DE102021111528B4 - Safety stirrups for a rider - Google Patents

Abstract

Safety stirrup (101) for a rider, wherein the safety stirrup (101) has an inner leg (103) with an upper end (107), an outer leg (105) with an upper end (111) and a tread (113) with a tread surface (119), the safety stirrup (101) is open at the top opposite the tread surface (113) and the inner leg (103) has a recess (109) at its upper end (107) for receiving a stirrup leather, characterized in that the inner leg (103) forms a first part (115) of the tread (113) and the outer leg (105) forms a second part (117) of the tread (113), wherein the second part (117) of the tread (113) of the outer leg (105) is movably attached to the first part (115) of the tread (113) of the The inner leg (103) is mounted by means of a joint (125) and both parts (115, 117) of the step bridge are held together by means of a magnetic device (127), so that in the event of pressure on the outer leg (105) due to a rider falling from a mount, the magnetic device (127) can be released and the outer leg (105) can be folded down with the second part (117) of the step bridge (113) by means of the joint (125).

Description

The invention relates to a safety stirrup for a rider, wherein the safety stirrup has an inner leg with an upper end, an outer leg with an upper end and a tread with a tread surface, the safety stirrup is open at the top opposite the tread surface and the inner leg has a recess at its upper end for receiving a stirrup leather.

In principle, a rider who falls from the horse should not get his riding boot caught in the stirrup and should not be dragged along in order to avoid injury. So-called safety stirrups are known to prevent the rider from getting caught. Safety stirrups have various release mechanisms which, when subjected to a load typical for a fall, cause the closed safety stirrup to move, open and/or disassemble, releasing the rider's trapped foot. For example, a safety stirrup is known in which the outer leg of the stirrup consists of a suspended, elastic band which is intended to release from the safety stirrup in the event of a fall. However, there is a risk that the elastic band will only release with a delay and the foot will still get caught in the stirrup.

Furthermore, the DE 20 2007 017 810 U1 a stirrup which has such an elastic part 20 that the stirrup can be opened when sufficient force is applied. In this case, a connecting section 19 of a frame section 14 is pivoted from its normal position.

Furthermore, the DE 23 25 172 A A stirrup is known in which the stirrup opens when a predetermined temporal force is exceeded. For this purpose, a pivoting mechanism is implemented between an upper section 3 of a stirrup 2 and a second leg 9.

The US 2019/0 241 424 A1 also shows a stirrup 1 having an opening mechanism by which a side part 2 of the stirrup 1 can be pivoted outwards from a closed position.

There are also articulated stirrups that have cardanic joints in both legs at the middle height. However, with this design, the foot can still get stuck on the side of the tread in the stirrup or slip completely forward, so that the rider is dragged along.

The disadvantage of known safety stirrups is that the release mechanism only releases the foot in one direction and there is still a risk of getting caught, dragged along and injured.

The object of the invention is to improve the state of the art.

The problem is solved by a safety stirrup for a rider, wherein the safety stirrup has an inner leg with an upper end, an outer leg with an upper end and a tread with a tread surface, the safety stirrup is open at the top opposite the tread surface and the inner leg has a recess at its upper end for receiving a stirrup leather, wherein the inner leg forms a first part of the tread and the outer leg forms a second part of the tread, wherein the second part of the tread of the outer leg is movably mounted on the first part of the tread of the inner leg by means of a joint and both parts of the tread can be held together by means of a magnetic device, so that in the event of pressure on the outer leg due to a rider falling from a mount, the magnetic device can be released and the outer leg can be folded down with the second part of the tread by means of the joint.

This provides a safety stirrup which is triggered when the pressure is greater than the holding force of the magnetic device and opens the outer leg with the second part of the foot bar, preventing the rider's foot from getting caught in the safety stirrup. The safe opening of the safety stirrup and thus the release of the rider's foot prevent the rider from being dragged and injured in the event of a fall, or even eliminates it.

It is particularly advantageous that when the magnetic device between the two parts of the tread is released, the folding movement of the second part of the tread on the outer leg causes it to open both sideways outwards and downwards. Because the safety stirrup is released in two directions, the foot cannot become trapped, caught and/or twisted in the safety stirrup. Even if the foot slips completely through the safety stirrup in the riding direction, in the event of a fall the leg that is now stuck in the safety stirrup can be freed with a sideways and/or slightly downward movement.

It is particularly advantageous if the joint between the first part of the step in the lower area of the tread and/or on its underside, so that the second part of the tread of the outer leg folds down and is aligned vertically downwards when folded down, whereby the outer leg is positioned significantly below the first part of the tread of the inner leg and/or the remaining tread surface that remains in its position. This spatial folding downwards prevents the rider from getting caught on the outer leg and in particular at the upper end of the outer leg. The advantage here is that the second part of the tread and the outer leg connected to it fold down very quickly during the joint movement downwards due to the force of gravity and are therefore suddenly outside the spatial area of the foot.

Because the second part of the tread on the outer leg forms a lower and outer part of the entire tread, when the magnetic device is triggered and the second part of the tread with the outer leg is folded down, a large part of the tread remains on the first and therefore largely upper part of the tread on the inner leg, so that the rider can catch himself again after the magnetic device is triggered, his foot can find support on the remaining tread and/or can be placed on it again. This allows the rider to continue using the triggered safety stirrup for a short time to bring the horse to a safe stand and then fold the folded down second part of the tread with the outer leg back onto the first part of the tread on the inner leg, thus returning the safety stirrup to its intended state of use. By folding in, the magnetic device between the two parts of the tread again applies the necessary holding force for normal riding. Consequently, the safety stirrup can be used for riding again immediately without tools and/or spare parts simply by folding the two parts of the step together.

A key idea of the invention is that a release mechanism using a magnetic device and a joint between the two parts of the treadle applies a force greater than the holding force of the magnetic device when the rider falls from the horse, and when the magnetic device is released, the joint can move freely, so that the second part of the treadle with the outer leg folds down to the side and downwards. This folding movement simultaneously releases the safety stirrup in two directions, and because the second part of the treadle with the outer leg moves down when it folds down, the release in two directions prevents the foot from getting caught sideways and/or twisting in the stirrup. Due to the arrangement of the magnetic device in both parts of the treadle, downward pressure, such as when jumping, does not trigger the magnetic device, but rather the safety stirrup provides a stable hold. Due to the arrangement of the magnetic device, it is only triggered when there is lateral pressure from the inside on the outer leg of the safety stirrup in the event of a fall.

• Ein „Sicherheitssteigbügel“ ist insbesondere ein Steigbügel und somit eine Fußstütze für einen Reiter. Ein Sicherheitssteigbügel hängt bei einer Benutzung insbesondere beidseitig jeweils in der Höhe der Füße seitlich vom Reittier herab. Der Sicherheitssteigbügel weist insbesondere eine Magneteinrichtung und ein Gelenk als Auslösemechanismus auf, um im Falle eines von einem Reittier fallenden Reiters aufgrund des dadurch aufgebrachten Druckes die Magneteinrichtung zu lösen und den Außenschenkel mit dem zweiten Teil des Trittsteges mittels des Gelenkes abzuklappen.
• Ein „Innenschenkel“ (auch „Innenbügel“ genannt) des Sicherheitssteigbügels ist derjenige Schenkel des Sicherheitssteigbügels, welcher normalerweise beim Reiten mit seiner Außenseite zum Pferd hin ausgerichtet ist, während seine Innenseite zur Innenseite des gegenüberliegenden Außenschenkels ausgerichtet ist. Der Innenschenkel endet oben insbesondere mit einem oberen Ende und ist somit oben frei von einer Verbindung zum Außenschenkel. Dementsprechend ist „Außenschenkel“ (auch Außenbügel genannt) derjenige Schenkel des Sicherheitssteigbügels, der am weitesten vom Pferd weg angeordnet ist. Der Außenschenkel endet insbesondere ebenso frei mit seinem oberen Ende. Insbesondere ist das untere Ende des Innenschenkels mit dem ersten Teil des Trittsteges und der untere Teil des Außenschenkels mit dem zweiten Teil des Trittsteges verbunden. Somit weist der Sicherheitssteigbügel insbesondere eine oben offenen U-Form, die Form eines sich nach oben zuspitzenden Kegels oder einer sich nach oben zuspitzenden Glocke auf.
• Der „Trittsteg“ ist insbesondere der Teil des Sicherheitssteigbügels, auf dem im Benutzungsfall der Reitstiefel und/oder Fuß von oben aufgesetzt wird. Der Trittsteg weist insbesondere eine Trittfläche auf. Die Trittfläche weist insbesondere Edelstahl, Aluminium, ein Elastomer und/oder Polyurethan auf. Beispielsweise handelt es sich bei der Trittfläche um einen rutschhemmenden Gummiauftritt. Der Trittsteg und/oder die Trittfläche kann oder können insbesondere verschiedene Trittbreiten aufweisen.

The following terminology is explained:

• A "safety stirrup" is in particular a stirrup and thus a footrest for a rider. When in use, a safety stirrup hangs down from the side of the mount, in particular on both sides, at the height of the feet. The safety stirrup has in particular a magnetic device and a joint as a release mechanism in order to release the magnetic device due to the pressure applied in the event of a rider falling from a mount and to fold down the outer leg with the second part of the footrest by means of the joint.
• An “inner leg” (also called an “inner stirrup”) of the safety stirrup is the leg of the safety stirrup which, when riding, is normally aligned with its outside towards the horse, while its inside is aligned with the inside of the opposite outer leg. The inner leg ends at the top in particular with an upper end and is thus free from a connection to the outer leg at the top. Accordingly, the “outer leg” (also called an outer stirrup) is the leg of the safety stirrup which is arranged furthest away from the horse. The outer leg also ends freely at its upper end. In particular, the lower end of the inner leg is connected to the first part of the tread and the lower part of the outer leg is connected to the second part of the tread. The safety stirrup therefore has in particular a U-shape that is open at the top, the shape of a cone that tapers towards the top or a bell that tapers towards the top.
• The "tread" is in particular the part of the safety stirrup on which the riding boot and/or foot is placed from above when in use. The tread has in particular a tread surface. The tread surface has in particular stainless steel, aluminum, an elasto mer and/or polyurethane. For example, the tread is a slip-resistant rubber tread. The tread and/or the tread can have different tread widths.

The tread is in particular designed in two parts, with the first part of the tread being connected to the inner leg and the second part of the tread being connected to the outer leg. These two parts of the tread are arranged so as to be movable relative to one another, in particular by means of the joint. With regard to the dimensions and/or the mass of the tread, the first part and the second part of the tread can have any relationship to one another. The first part of the tread, formed on the inner leg, is preferably designed in such a way that this first part is formed at least in the vicinity of the inner leg over the entire vertical height of the tread and, towards the outside, from the area of the arranged joint, only forms the upper part of the tread with the largest or the entire part of the tread surface. Accordingly, the second part of the tread is in particular designed in a corresponding manner and has only a lower part of the tread from the joint, while the first part of the tread is arranged above it. Preferably only in front of the connection area of the second part of the tread with the outer leg, the second part can form the entire vertical height of the tread and thus in particular also have a small part of the tread surface.

A "recess" is in particular a receptacle for passing a stirrup strap through an upper part of the inner thigh. The recess is in particular an opening, a slot and/or an eyelet in the upper area of the inner thigh. The eyelet can, for example, be designed directly as an opening in the inner thigh or attached to the upper area of the inner thigh. The recess is in particular axially offset at the upper end of the inner thigh.

A "stirrup leather" (also called a "stirrup leather") is a strap for attaching the safety stirrup to the saddle. The strap is passed through and/or hung through the recess in the inner leg of the safety stirrup.

A "joint" is in particular a movable connection between the first part and the second part of the tread. A joint is in particular a swivel joint. The joint is in particular designed such that the second part of the tread with the outer leg connected to it folds down sideways and/or downwards if the magnetic device is released. A joint can be a hinge, for example. The axis about which the joint can be rotated is preferably designed across the entire dimension of the tread transversely to the tread width and thus in the direction of the foot length. Even if the joint at least conceptually divides the tread width into a width of the first part and the second part, as already described above, the first part in the upper area of the tread can also be designed further outwards beyond the joint and over at least a large part of the tread width. In principle, the joint can be arranged freely on and/or in the tread, whereby it should only be designed such that the outer leg can be folded down sideways and/or downwards together with the second part of the tread.

A "magnetic device" is in particular a device which uses magnetic force to ensure that the two parts of the step bar lie against each other and/or are held in place. The magnetic holding force of the magnetic device is in particular designed in such a way that it is lower than the pressure force acting on the outer leg in the event of a fall, so that the latter folds over the second part of the step bar and the joint to the side and/or downwards when the holding force is exceeded. The magnetic device thus represents the trigger mechanism of the safety bar, while the joint enables a defined folding movement of the second part of the step bar with the outer leg connected to it.

In a further embodiment of the safety stirrup, the magnetic device has at least one magnet and a magnetic component, wherein the at least one magnet is arranged in and/or on the first part of the tread and the magnetic component is arranged in and/or on the second part of the tread or vice versa.

Thus, the type, strength and/or arrangement of the at least one magnet and the magnetic component as the opposite can be used to specifically set a holding force of the magnetic device. Preferably, the at least one magnet and the magnetic component are arranged opposite one another on and/or in the adjoining inner region of surfaces of the first part of the tread and the second part of the tread that are adjacent to one another but can move relative to one another.

A "magnet" is in particular a body that generates a magnetic field in its environment. A magnet is in particular a permanent magnet (also called a permanent magnet) or an electromagnet. In the case of an electromagnet, the magnetic attraction and/or repulsion force can also be caused by the flow of current through at least one coil of the electromagnet can be adjusted. The magnet can also be a switchable magnet with permanent magnets, for example made of neodymium-iron-boron.

The “magnetic component” is in particular a magnetic material and/or a magnetic body of the first part or the second part of the tread. Thus, the corresponding part of the tread can itself represent the magnetic component due to its magnetic material or this part can, for example, have a metal plate which is attracted by the at least one magnet. The magnetic component can also be a counter magnet to the at least one magnet, wherein the counter magnet and the at least one magnet as permanent magnets attract each other with their opposite poles and are arranged accordingly in and/or on the first part and second part of the tread aligned with each other.

In order to adapt the safety stirrup to the riding style and/or weight and thus the pressure force of the rider, the magnetic device has a second magnet, a third magnet and/or further magnets so that a holding force between the first part of the tread and the second part of the tread can be adjusted.

For example, a safety stirrup for an adult rider can have two magnets in the first part or the second part of the tread, while a safety stirrup for a child can only have one magnet. This means that the holding force between the first part and the second part of the tread can be specifically adjusted by both the type and the number of magnets, depending on how the safety stirrup is used. This specifically increases safety for each rider and reduces the risk of injury.

The “second magnet”, the “third magnet” and/or “further magnet” each refers to a magnet as defined above.

The "holding force" is in particular the force that causes the first part and the second part of the tread to be held together magnetically in the area of the magnetic device. The holding force corresponds in particular to the force of attraction between the magnet or magnets and the magnetic component. The holding force is preferably smaller than a pressure force that is applied from the inside to the inside of the outer leg when the rider falls. Thus, if the pressure force is greater than the holding force, the magnetic device is released and the force of attraction is overcome, so that the second part of the tread with the outer leg connected to it folds sideways and/or downwards over the joint.

In a further embodiment of the safety stirrup, the second part of the step has a cavity and on its outside a detachable cover of the cavity, wherein the magnet or magnets is or are arranged interchangeably in the cavity.

This means that the removable cover of the cavity can be easily opened from the outside by a user of the safety stirrup and, because the magnet or magnets in the cavity can be replaced, the holding force of the magnetic device in a single safety stirrup can be changed and/or adjusted by changing the strength of the respective magnet and/or the number of magnets. Consequently, because of this adjustability of the holding force, a single safety stirrup can be used flexibly, for example, by a child and an adult as well as by a show jumper, dressage rider, recreational rider and rider of any orientation.

In order to provide the respective (riding) shoe or boot and/or foot of the rider with sufficient support and stability, the inner leg and/or the outer leg are conical and/or bell-shaped from the side of the tread upwards, tapering towards their respective ends.

Despite the stirrup being open at the top, this shape not only supports the foot but also prevents the foot from slipping out through the upper opening of the safety stirrup. In addition, the truncated cone and/or bell shape of the safety stirrup, which widens from top to bottom towards the tread, distributes the rider's weight optimally across the surface of the tread and/or the tread bar. Consequently, a secure hold and optimal force distribution are provided due to the truncated cone and/or bell shape of the inner leg and the outer leg connected to the tread bar of the safety stirrup.

In a further embodiment of the safety stirrup, the inner leg is shaped such that its upper end with the recess is axially offset to a longitudinal center axis of the tread.

By an upwardly curved shape of the inner leg, which ends with its upper end at a position which is axially offset to the Longitudinal center axis of the tread ensures that the foot does not slip out in the event of a fall. For example, the upper end with the recess through which the stirrup strap is pulled can be moved backwards to the rear part of the tread and thus in the direction of the heel of the rider's foot, so that in the event of a fall there is no danger of the rider's foot slipping completely forward through the safety stirrup and/or the foot twisting and getting caught.

The "longitudinal central axis of the tread" is in particular the central axis that runs parallel along the middle of the width of the tread. Thus, the longitudinal central axis of the tread runs in particular essentially transversely to the longitudinal direction of the rider's foot placed in the safety stirrup.

In order to give the rider the opportunity to find support in the safety stirrup and to get back up again in the event of a fall, the first part of the tread on the inner thigh covers 10% to 100% of the tread surface, in particular 40% to 95% of the tread surface, preferably 60% to 90% of the tread surface.

In addition, because the first part of the tread comprises a large part or the entire tread surface, the remaining tread surface with the first part of the tread provides protection for the rider's foot when the second part of the tread is folded down, as the foot cannot get into the outer leg that is already folding down and thus the rider's boot cannot get tangled up with or get caught on the moving, folding down outer leg.

Because the first part of the tread also takes up a large part of the tread and/or the tread surface above the joint and the movable second part of the tread, towards the outside of the thigh, the rider's riding boot or, for example, the shoelaces cannot get into the area of movement of the joint or become trapped there.

Because the first, immovable part of the tread takes up a large part of the entire tread and thus the tread surface, the safety stirrup is also ideal for a standing ride and/or a light seat.

In a further embodiment of the stirrup, the inner leg comprises a metal and/or a plastic, in particular a hard plastic.

On the one hand, such a hard and/or stable material ensures the necessary support of the rider's foot while riding and, on the other hand, such a relatively heavy material ensures that the safety stirrup does not follow the rider's foot in the event of a fall, but is directed downwards due to gravity.

The “metal” of the inner leg can be steel and/or aluminum, for example.

A “hard plastic” is in particular a plastic that is not deformable and/or not flexible. A hard plastic is in particular a duroplast and/or a synthetic resin. The hard plastic can contain carbon fibers.

In order to make it easier to slide out of the riding boot in the event of a fall and to reduce the risk of getting caught and causing injury, the outer leg is made of a plastic, in particular an elastic plastic.

Thus, in contrast to the inner leg, the outer leg preferably has a soft and flexible material. The outer leg does not have to be made entirely of an elastic plastic and/or soft, flexible material, but can also have this soft, flexible and/or elastic material only in a certain area. For example, 2/3 of the outer leg can have an elastic plastic material.

Preferably, the outer leg is a replaceable part that is interchangeable due to and/or at the joint connection and can be replaced by other outer legs with different shapes, colors and/or designs.

A “plastic” is a material that consists mainly of macromolecules. An elastic plastic is an elastomer, for example a natural rubber or ethylene-propylene-diene rubber.

In a further embodiment of the safety stirrup, the inner leg and/or the outer leg has or have a central recess, in particular a central recess in the longitudinal direction.

The alignment, weight and/or weight distribution of the safety stirrup can be specifically adjusted by means of a central recess in the inner leg and/or the outer leg.

Preferably, the recess is a recess in the longitudinal direction of the respective inner leg and/or outer leg and thus in the vertical direction.

• 1 eine schematische Darstellung eines Sicherheitssteigbügels mit Sicht auf seine Rückseite entgegengelegen zu einer Reitrichtung,
• 2 eine dreidimensionale Darstellung des Sicherheitssteigbügels mit Sicht auf die Außenseite eines Außenschenkels des Sicherheitssteigbügels,
• 3 eine dreidimensionale Darstellung des Sicherheitssteigbügels in Draufsicht,
• 4 eine Darstellung einer Unterseite des Sicherheitssteigbügels,
• 5 eine dreidimensionale Darstellung des Sicherheitssteigbügels mit Sicht auf seine Trittfläche,
• 6 eine schematische Darstellung des Sicherheitssteigbügels im aufgeklappten Zustand mit Sicht auf die Rückseite entgegengelegen zu der Reitrichtung,
• 7 eine dreidimensionale Darstellung des aufgeklappten Sicherheitssteigbügels,
• 8 eine weitere dreidimensionale Darstellung des aufgeklappten Sicherheitssteigbügels mit Sicht auf eine Unterseite eines ersten Teils des Trittsteges, und
• 9 eine weitere dreidimensionale Darstellung des Sicherheitssteigbügels im aufgeklappten Zustand in Sicht von unten.

The invention is explained in more detail below using an embodiment.

• 1 a schematic representation of a safety stirrup with a view of its rear side opposite to a riding direction,
• 2 a three-dimensional representation of the safety stirrup with a view of the outside of an outer leg of the safety stirrup,
• 3 a three-dimensional representation of the safety stirrup in top view,
• 4 a representation of the underside of the safety stirrup,
• 5 a three-dimensional representation of the safety stirrup with a view of its tread,
• 6 a schematic representation of the safety stirrup in the unfolded state with a view of the back opposite to the riding direction,
• 7 a three-dimensional representation of the unfolded safety stirrup,
• 8th another three-dimensional representation of the unfolded safety stirrup with a view of the underside of a first part of the step, and
• 9 another three-dimensional representation of the safety stirrup in the unfolded state, viewed from below.

A safety stirrup 101 has an inner leg 103 and an outer leg 105. The inner leg 103 has an upper end 107 and an eyelet 109 underneath for passing a stirrup strap through. The inner leg 103 is connected to a first part 115 of a tread 113 on a side opposite the upper end 107. In the lower area, the inner leg 103 has a central, longitudinally aligned first recess 135, which is guided up to just before a height of a tread surface 119 on the first part 115 of the tread 113 (see 1 to 3 ).

The outer leg 105 also has an upper end 111, which ends lower than the upper end 107 of the inner leg 103. The outer leg 105 is connected to a second part 117 of the tread 113 on the side opposite its upper end 111. The outer leg 105 also has a second recess 137 in the longitudinal direction. The safety stirrup 101 has a bell shape in cross section that is open at the top due to the shape of the inner leg 103, the tread 113 and the outer leg 105 ( 1 ).

The first part 115 of the tread 113 and the second part 117 of the tread 113 are connected in the lower area of the tread 113 by means of a hinge 125. The first part 115 of the tread 113 is formed in the upper area via the hinge 125 and the second part 117 of the tread, so that the first part 115 of the tread 113 has a first part 121 of the tread surface 119, which forms approximately 90% of the entire tread surface 119. A second part 123 of the tread surface 119 is formed at the top of the second part 117 of the tread 113. The parts which are movable relative to one another and in relation to one another due to the hinge 125 1 adjacent areas of the first part 115 and the second part 117 of the tread 113 have a magnetic device 127

The magnetic device 127 has a magnet (not shown) which is arranged in a cavity in the second part 117 of the tread 113. This not in 4 The cavity shown is closed on an underside of the second part of the tread 117 by means of a cover plate 129, which is detachably attached to the second part 117 of the tread 113 by means of two screws 131. On a side opposite the cover plate 129, the second part 117 of the tread 113 is designed as a plastic plate 139, so that a magnetic field of the magnet in the cavity (not shown) of the second part 117 acts in the direction of the first part 115 of the tread 113 above it (see 7 ). Opposite the plastic plate 139 of the second part 117 of the step bar 113, in the folded state of the safety stirrup 101, a metal plate 133 is arranged on the adjacent underside of the first part 115 of the step bar 113 (see in 8th when opened).

Thus, due to an attractive force of the magnet in the cavity (not shown) of the second part 117 of the tread 113 on the metal plate 133 in the first part 115 of the tread 113, a holding force is formed, whereby the first part 115 and the second part 117 of the tread 113 abut against each other (see 1 and 5 ).

As from 3 As can be seen, the inner leg 103, starting from the first part 115 of the tread 113 in the direction of its upper end 107, is increasingly offset from a central axis of the tread surface 119 and the central arrangement of the outer leg 105 to the tread surface 119. Here, the upper end 107 of the inner leg 103 is offset more towards the rear against an entry direction of a rider's shoe. This shape of the inner leg 103 and the fastening of a stirrup strap through the eyelet 109 below the upper end 107 of the inner leg 103 ensures that in the event of a fall, the riding shoe and thus the rider's foot do not completely pass through the safety stirrup 101 and get caught there (this would be the case when viewed in 3 a prevented upward movement by the safety stirrup 101).

Because the inner leg 103 is made of stainless steel, while the outer leg 105 itself has polyurethane as an elastomer, this weight distribution also prevents the safety stirrup 101 from following the riding boot of the falling rider in the event of a fall.

Two safety stirrups 101 as described above with a tread width of 12 cm are used by a child to ride a horse. While riding the horse, the child falls, and due to the falling motion during the fall, the child's right riding shoe presses on the outside leg 105 from the inside. Since the pressure force is greater than the holding force of the magnetic device 127, the magnetic device 127 is released, whereupon the second part 117 of the step bar 113 folds down sideways due to the hinge 125 with the connected outside leg 105 (see 6 and 7 ). Because the first part 121 of the tread 119 takes up a large part of the entire tread 119, the first part 121 of the tread 119 lies at the top as protection over the second part of the tread bar 117 which has been folded down with the second part 123 of the tread 119 and the now transverse outer leg 105. This prevents the child's riding boot from getting caught on the outer leg 105 when falling. The child can break its fall by virtue of the first part 121 of the tread 119 remaining standing and the first part 115 of the tread bar 113 lying underneath it, and can find support again on this first part 121 of the tread 119 during the fall and can stand up again on its own. The child then brings his horse to a standstill, dismounts and, with the safety stirrup 101 unfolded, pushes the second part 117 of the step bar 113 with the outer leg 105 connected to it upwards again from below with one hand, so that the magnet in the cavity (not shown) of the second part 117 of the step bar 113 rests again on the underside of the first part 115 of the step bar 113 in the area of the metal plate 133, so that the magnet (not shown) again exerts its attraction on the metal plate 133 and the original holding force is again present. The safety stirrup 101 is thus easily returned to its usable state without any aids and the child can continue his ride.

An adult then wants to use the safety stirrup 101 previously used by the child for riding. In order to adjust the holding force to the weight of the adult and the riding style, the adult opens the cover plate 129 on the underside of the second part 117 of the step bar 113 by loosening the two screws 131 (see 4 ). In addition to the magnet already arranged in the now open cavity, the adult now inserts a second magnet and closes the cavity again using the cover plate 129 and the screws 131, so that the holding force between the first part 115 and the second part 117 of the step bar 113 of the safety stirrup 101 is increased and adjusted in a simple manner.

Thus, a flexibly usable safety stirrup 101 is provided, which, due to the folding down of the second part 117 of the tread 113, ensures a safe opening of the safety stirrup 101 in the event of a fall with the movement of the outer leg 105 in two directions to the outside and downwards, thereby preventing the riding shoe from getting caught in the safety stirrup 101, dragging the rider along and thus a risk of injury.

List of reference symbols

101

Safety stirrups

103

Inner thigh

105

Outer thigh

107

top end

109

eyelet

111

top end

113

Steps

115

first part of the footbridge

117

second part of the step

119

Tread

121

first part of the tread

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second part of the tread

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hinge

127

Magnetic device

129

Cover plate

131

Screws

133

metal plate

135

first recess

137

second recess

139

Plastic plate

Claims (10)

Safety stirrup (101) for a rider, wherein the safety stirrup (101) has an inner leg (103) with an upper end (107), an outer leg (105) with an upper end (111) and a tread (113) with a tread surface (119), the safety stirrup (101) is open at the top opposite the tread surface (113) and the inner leg (103) has a recess (109) at its upper end (107) for receiving a stirrup leather, characterized in that the inner leg (103) forms a first part (115) of the tread (113) and the outer leg (105) forms a second part (117) of the tread (113), wherein the second part (117) of the tread (113) of the outer leg (105) is movable on the first part (115) of the tread (113) the inner leg (103) is mounted by means of a joint (125) and both parts (115, 117) of the step bridge are held together by means of a magnetic device (127), so that in the event of pressure on the outer leg (105) due to a rider falling from a mount, the magnetic device (127) can be released and the outer leg (105) can be folded down with the second part (117) of the step bridge (113) by means of the joint (125). Safety stirrups (101) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the magnetic device (127) has at least one magnet and a magnetic component (133), wherein the at least one magnet is arranged in and/or on the first part (115) of the tread (113) and the magnetic component (133) is arranged in and/or on the second part (117) of the tread (113) or vice versa. Safety stirrups (101) according to Claim 2 , characterized in that the magnetic device (127) has a second magnet, a third magnet and/or further magnets, so that a holding force between the first part (115) of the tread (113) and the second part (117) of the tread (113) is adjustable. Safety stirrups (101) according to Claim 2 or 3 , characterized in that the second part (117) of the tread (113) has a cavity and on its outside a detachable cover (129) of the cavity, wherein the magnet or magnets is or are arranged interchangeably in the cavity. Safety stirrup (101) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner leg (103) and/or the outer leg (105) is/are formed laterally from the tread surface (119) upwards in a conical and/or bell-shaped manner tapering towards their respective end (107, 111). Safety stirrup (101) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner leg (103) is shaped such that its upper end (107) with the recess (109) is axially offset from a longitudinal central axis of the tread (119). Safety stirrup (101) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first part (115) of the tread (113) of the inner leg (103) comprises 10% to 100% of the tread surface (119), in particular 40% to 95% of the tread surface (119), preferably 60% to 90% of the tread surface (119). Safety stirrup (101) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner leg (103) comprises a metal and/or a plastic, in particular a hard plastic. Safety stirrup (101) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer leg (105) comprises a plastic, in particular an elastic plastic. Safety stirrup (101) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner leg (103) and/or the outer leg (105) has or have a central recess (135, 137), in particular a central recess in the longitudinal direction.

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