The device (28) locks the blade in position in the frame so that, during cooling the plastic shrinks towards the centre. After cooling the rivets are fitted in place to form a strong, light and durable skate.F. CHAMBERS,ALAN
The ice skate consists of a steel blade (24) which is moulded and riveted into a plastic frame (20). The frame consists of a rail over the top of the blade which carried supports for heel and sole plates (44). The mould for the skate is in two halves and has pegs which locate in...
The reinforcement tubing is then screwed or riveted (3) to the visible metal angle-piece through the wall of the main plastic section (1). The visible angle-pieces are finally covered by plastic cover-pieces (5), preferably pressed into grooves, and kept in place by being stuck to the ...