Patent CN212467074U
Updated October 25, 2026Quick-Change Ice Skate Blade Holder with Push-Button Release and Safety Lock
Hockey and recreational skaters change blades when one is damaged, when they switch to a fresh edge, or when they carry a spare set to a tournament. On many holders that still means screws and a tool. In this design the blade simply drops into a slot. Its rear end hooks over a fixed shaft, and its front end is caught by a rotary hook inside the front of the holder, kept closed by a spring. To release, the skater slides a safety catch open and presses an unlocking button; the hook swings off the blade and a spring-loaded plunger pushes the front of the blade out of the slot.
- China utility model - abandoned
- No filings outside China
- Ice hockey & figure skating equipment
- Molded nylon holder, steel springs, stainless blade
Splat! What let you down?
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Tool-free blade change
The blade hooks on a rear shaft and snaps into a front rotary hook - no screws to remove.
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Push-button release
An unlocking button presses the hook off the blade from outside the holder.
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Blade pops out
A spring plunger in the front shell pushes the released blade out of its slot.
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Safety catch
A sliding catch blocks the release button so the blade cannot come loose while skating.
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The problem
Skate blades get nicked, wear down with sharpening, and are sometimes swapped for a different profile. On a holder where the blade is screwed in, a change needs a tool and time - not something a player wants to do on the bench. Quick-release holders exist, but any release that is easy to operate must also be impossible to trigger by accident on the ice.
The solution
The patent combines a spring-held hook, a release button, an ejector and a safety catch:
- The blade holder (1) has a front support shell (3) under the forefoot, a rear support shell (4) under the heel and a mounting slot (5) beneath them for the blade (2).
- At the rear of the slot, a limiting part (6) - a fixed shaft (22) through a hole (21) - engages a U-shaped notch (11) at the back of the blade.
- In the front shell, a rotary hook (62) is hinged so its lower end catches a hook (10) on the blade. Elastic pressing devices (64) hold it in the locked position.
- An unlocking part (7) runs from the hook’s upper side out through the front shell; pressing it turns the hook off the blade.
- A pop-up plunger (92), pushed down by a spring (93) in a guide bore (91), presses on the top of the blade’s front end and ejects it once the hook lets go.
- A safety part (9) slides on the front shell and blocks the unlocking part until it is moved aside.
Who it is for
- Hockey equipment brands that want a tool-free blade system for their own holders and replacement-blade program.
- Skate makers for recreation and rental - rinks and rental fleets swap damaged blades often and benefit from a fast change.
- Pro shops and skate sharpeners offering spare-blade programs where customers keep a second set of blades ready.
- Youth and figure-skating suppliers looking for an easier blade change on mid-range skates.
How it works
The main parts
| No. | Part | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blade holder | Attaches to the boot and carries the blade. |
| 3, 4 | Front and rear support shells | Under the forefoot and heel. |
| 5 | Mounting slot | Receives the top edge of the blade. |
| 22 | Fixed shaft | Holds the rear of the blade through its U-notch (11). |
| 62 | Rotary hook | Catches the front of the blade. |
| 64 | Elastic pressing device | Keeps the hook locked. |
| 7 | Unlocking part | Button that turns the hook to release. |
| 92, 93 | Pop-up plunger and spring | Push the released blade out. |
| 9 | Safety part | Sliding catch that blocks the button. |
Changing a blade
- Slide the safety catch (9) to free the unlocking button.
- Press the unlocking part (7) - the rotary hook (62) swings off the blade.
- The plunger (92) pushes the front of the blade down out of the slot.
- Lift the blade off the rear shaft and fit the new one: hook its rear notch over the shaft and press the front up until the hook clicks shut.
- Close the safety catch.
Applications
Ice hockey skates
Players carry spare blades and change them between periods or games when an edge is damaged.
Rink rental fleets
Rental counters replace damaged or worn blades in seconds instead of re-screwing them.
Pro-shop spare-blade programs
Shops sharpen a second pair of blades ahead of time, and the customer swaps them on the spot.
Goalie and youth skates
The holder design can be adapted to goalie and junior sizes, where parents value an easy blade change.
Recreational outdoor skates
Pond and outdoor rink skaters face rough ice; a fast swap keeps them skating.
Where it is less suitable
- Figure-skating blades with toe picks - these are mounted to the boot differently, so the holder would need redesign.
- Speed skates - long-track blades use their own tube-and-mount systems.
- Elite players locked into one brand - top players often stay with the blade systems of established hockey brands.
Frequently asked questions
How fast is a blade change?
The patent gives no time. The steps are short: open the safety catch, press the button, the blade pops out; hook the new blade on the rear shaft and press it into the front hook.
Can the blade release by accident during play?
The safety catch blocks the unlocking button, and the spring-held hook stays closed until the button is pressed. Retention is tested under impact on samples.
Do I need a tool?
No. The patent’s release works by hand; a tool may be added in design if a team wants one as an extra safeguard.
Will it fit existing blades?
Only blades with a matching rear notch and front hook. We design the blade with the holder or adapt the holder to a blade standard you choose.
Is it for hockey or figure skates?
The design suits hockey-style holders. Figure-skating blades with toe picks mount differently and would need a different holder.
Can you make youth sizes?
Yes - each size needs its own holder mold, and youth skates need the US children’s product testing.
Can this design be made and sold in the US?
The patent was filed only in China and has been abandoned, so it does not restrict the design in the US or in China. Quick-release blade holders may be covered by other US patents - see Patent & Production - so we recommend a freedom-to-operate check before volume production.
Are you affiliated with the patent owner?
No. IP2M is an independent design and manufacturing service working from the public patent document.
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