DE202016005103U1 - bicycle saddle - Google Patents

Abstract

Bicycle saddle, comprising a saddle shell (10), a saddle frame (22) connected to an underside (14) of the saddle shell (10) and a saddle pad (12) connected to a top surface (30) of the saddle shell (10), characterized in that Saddle pad (12) at least in a seating area (26) of the saddle shell (10) projects laterally beyond this.

Description

The invention relates to a bicycle saddle.

Bicycle saddle have a saddle shell usually made of hard plastic. The underside of the saddle shell is connected to a saddle frame. The saddle frame is usually connected to a rear portion of the saddle shell and the saddle tip. The saddle frame is usually connected via a clamping element with the seat tube, which is clamped in the seat tube of the bicycle frame. On a top of the saddle shell a saddle pad is arranged.

On the market, to improve comfort, there are a variety of saddles including, for example, specially designed saddle pads with gel inlay. Further, the provision of damping elements between the underside of the saddle shell and the saddle frame for comfort improvement is known. Bicycle saddles with improved seating comfort, however, usually have a relatively high weight.

The object of the invention is to provide a bicycle saddle with good comfort properties.

The object is achieved according to the invention by a bicycle saddle according to claim 1.

The bicycle saddle according to the invention has a saddle shell whose underside is connected to a saddle frame and whose upper side is connected to a saddle pad. According to the invention, the saddle pad is designed such that it protrudes laterally beyond it, at least in a seating area of the saddle shell. The seating area of the saddle shell is the widened rear area of the saddle, in which the seat bones of the user are arranged. By the lateral supernatant of the saddle pad according to the invention, the resilience of the saddle is improved in this area. The dynamics occurring when pedaling can thus be easily absorbed by the saddle. The protruding portion of the seat cushion has the advantage that this further realizes a good damping but comfort is improved due to the possibility of Wegknickens or Wegbewegens this part of the seat cushion.

In a preferred embodiment of the bicycle saddle according to the invention, the saddle pad is not only in the seating area, but also in the area of the saddle tip and / or a central region of the saddle shell laterally beyond this. The saddle tip here is the front of the saddle in the direction of travel and the middle region is the transition region between the seating area and the area of the saddle point. It is particularly preferred that the corresponding projection of the seat cushion is provided on the entire circumference of the saddle shell. As a result, an improvement in seating comfort is achieved in different seating positions. Furthermore, the production of the seat cushion, in particular in a seat cushion, which projects laterally over the entire circumference of the saddle shell, simplified.

The projection of the saddle pad against the outer edge of the saddle shell is preferably greater than 10 mm and in particular greater than 15 mm. In particular, the supernatant may be more than 30 mm, more than 40 mm, or possibly even more than 50 mm. The supernatant is measured horizontally with the saddle mounted. Optionally, the supernatant may be different in individual areas of the saddle. In particular, in the seating area, it is preferable to provide a larger projection than in the area of the saddle point.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the saddle shell has a downwardly facing edge. The edge thus points in the assembled state downwards or in the direction of the saddle frame. By such a downwardly facing edge stiffening of the saddle shell takes place. In this respect, it is possible, for example, to produce a saddle shell made of a more elastic and / or thinner material with the same rigidity. It is preferred that the edge is circumferential. Optionally, however, such an edge may also be provided only in some areas. In this case, it is preferable to provide such a rim in particular in the seating area on both sides of the saddle shell, since the loading of the saddle shell is greatest in this area.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the edge has a height of more than 3 mm, in particular more than 5 mm and particularly preferably more than 7 mm. The height of the edge must not always have the same height even with circumferential edge. It is again preferred that in the seating area the edge has a greater height than, for example, in the area of the saddle point.

Preferably, the saddle shell and provided on the outer edge of the saddle shell rim is integrally formed.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the saddle pole on a downwards, preferably integrally formed with the saddle pad approach. The approach is preferably arranged laterally next to the edge. If an edge is provided, the approach preferably completely covers it in side view. In this respect, the approach preferably has a height which is at least equal to the height of the edge in the corresponds to the corresponding area. If no saddle shell is provided with a peripheral edge, the corresponding approach can also be provided in areas in which no edge is provided on the saddle shell. By providing at least one appropriate approach, the comfort of the saddle can be further improved.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the approach has a width which corresponds to the width of the supernatant. In this respect, it is preferred that an inner side of the lug bears against an outer side of the edge of the saddle shell, provided such an edge is provided. An outer side of the approach then concludes in side view with the outside of the seat cushion. In order to change the properties of the saddle pad in individual areas, it is also possible that the approach only partially abuts the intended edge and otherwise has a distance from the edge, or a corresponding recess between the neck and the edge is provided. As a result, a greater elasticity is realized.

The approach has in a horizontal embodiment according to the supernatant of the seat cushion width of at least 10 mm, preferably at least 15 mm and in particular at least more than 30 mm. Also approaches with a width of more than 40 mm or even more than 50 mm are possible. The width of the approach is the width measured according to the projection when the saddle is mounted in the horizontal direction.

Due to the inventively preferred, in particular as wide as possible supernatant or approach, the elasticity or resilience of the saddle is improved in the corresponding area. In this respect, a corresponding projection or approach in the seating area is particularly preferred. The material of the seat cushion creates a restoring force in addition to the increased elasticity and deformability.

The saddle pad is preferably made of expanded TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) or has a large constituent of expanded TPU. Particularly suitable for this purpose is the material manufactured by BASF under the product name "Infinergy". Processes for the production of TPU are for example in EP 692 510 . WO 00/44821 . EP 11 74 459 and EP 11 74 458 described.

The use of TPU has the particular advantage that this gives a good flexibility with good restoring force (rebound behavior). Furthermore, TPU can be well connected to the top of the saddle shell. TPU is in the form of a ball before being processed, and hot steam flows through it to produce the seat cushion. To improve the connection between the seat cushion and the upper side of the saddle shell, it is particularly preferred that the raw material of the TPU is already arranged on the saddle shell and is then vapor-deposited. In this way, a direct connection between the seat cushion and the top of the saddle shell can be achieved. The raw material of the TPU is in this case introduced together with the saddle shell in an appropriate form and then steamed. It is furthermore particularly preferred that the saddle shell has passage openings. These are in particular regularly distributed over the entire saddle shell arranged, in particular cylindrical openings. This makes it possible to vaporize the TPU raw material through the saddle shell, d. H. from an inside or underside of the saddle shell. As a result, the connection between the TPU and the top of the saddle shell is further improved.

The material used for the saddle pad in a preferred embodiment has a good resilience. In addition to TPU, TPU foams and / or EVA foams are also suitable for producing the saddle pad. The rebound behavior of the saddle cushion is preferably in the range of preferably more than 30%, in particular more than 40% and particularly preferably more than 50%.

An upper side of the saddle pad may be at least partially provided with a cover layer. In this case, the pad may be covered by a cover layer. Likewise, a cover layer or parts of a cover layer may be bonded to the saddle pad by gluing or vapor deposition. The corresponding cover layer is preferably provided, for example, on appendages of the saddle cushion in the middle region of the saddle, since in this region the saddle rests against the inner side of the thigh and here the inner side of the thigh rubs on the saddle.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to a preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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1 a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of a saddle according to the invention from below,

2 a schematic sectional view taken along the line II-II in 1 and

3 a schematic sectional view taken along the line III-III in 1 ,

An embodiment of a saddle according to the invention has a saddle shell 10 on that with a cushion 12 is covered. At a bottom 14 the saddle shell 10 are in particular integral with the saddle shell made of plastic receiving elements 16 . 18 arranged. That in the area of a saddle point 20 arranged receiving element 16 and at the rear in the direction of travel arranged receiving elements 18 serve to connect with one only in its beginnings in 1 illustrated saddle frame 22 ,

The saddle shell 10 has in the illustrated embodiment a circumferential, in the assembled state downwardly facing edge 24 on. This extends along the outer edge of the saddle shell 10 , In the illustrated embodiment, the edge 24 thus both in a rear seating area 26 , a middle area 28 as well as the area of the saddle point 20 arranged.

The saddle pad 12 on the one hand covers a top 30 the saddle shell 10 and is also beside the edge 24 the saddle shell 10 arranged. For this purpose, the saddle cushion 12 an integrally formed with the saddle cushion approach 32 on. In the illustrated embodiment, the approach runs completely around the saddle shell and in particular always lies on an outer side 34 of the edge 24 at.

The edge 24 is down, ie from the bottom 14 the saddle shell 10 led away. The edge 24 has a height H which is in particular at least 3 mm, preferably 5 mm and particularly preferably 7 mm. In the illustrated embodiment, the approach 32 of the saddle pad on the same size, so that the approach 32 the edge 24 completely covered on the side.

Furthermore, the saddle pad 12 be completely or partially provided with a cover layer. In the illustrated embodiment is in the central region 28 a cover layer 36 arranged to reduce in particular the friction on the inside of the thighs.

3 shows a schematic section in the seating area 26 , The seat cushion made in particular of TPU 12 similar to the one in 2 presented area an approach 32 on. The approach 32 indicates at its in the assembled state downward facing bottom 38 a horizontal width B of at least 10 mm. Preferred are widths of at least 15 mm, at least 30 mm, at least 40 mm and at least 50 mm. The seat cushion 12 then becomes inward towards an area 40 in which the user sits, again thinner. In the beginning 32 arise under load restoring and gravitational forces, which can be well absorbed in particular by the preferred seat cushioning material TPU.

In a preferred embodiment, the saddle shell 10 , in particular over their entire area through openings 42 on. These are used to manufacture the saddle for vapor deposition of TPU raw material to form the saddle pad 32 , With the help of this manufacturing process can be a very good connection between the saddle pad 32 and the top 34 the saddle shell 10 be achieved.

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Cited patent literature

• EP 692510 [0016]
• WO 00/44821 [0016]
• EP 1174459 [0016]
• EP 1174458 [0016]

Claims (13)

Bicycle saddle, with a saddle shell ( 10 ), one with a bottom ( 14 ) of the saddle shell ( 10 ) connected saddle frame ( 22 ) and one with a top ( 30 ) of the saddle shell ( 10 ) connected saddle pad ( 12 ), characterized in that the saddle pad ( 12 ) at least in a seating area ( 26 ) of the saddle shell ( 10 ) projects laterally beyond this. Bicycle saddle according to claim 1, characterized in that the saddle pad ( 12 ) at least in the region of a saddle tip ( 20 ) of the saddle shell ( 10 ) protrudes laterally. Bicycle saddle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the saddle pole ( 12 ) at least in a central area ( 28 ) of the saddle shell projects laterally. Fahrradsattl according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the saddle pad ( 12 ) on the entire circumference of the saddle shell ( 10 ) protrudes laterally. Bicycle saddle according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the projection of the saddle pad ( 12 ) in particular, in particular in all areas at least 10 mm, in particular at least 15 mm, in particular at least 30 mm, in particular at least 40, particularly preferably at least 50 mm. Bicycle saddle according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the saddle shell ( 10 ) has a downwardly facing edge ( 24 ) having. Bicycle saddle according to claim 6, characterized in that the edge ( 24 ) in the seating area ( 26 ) and / or in the middle area ( 28 ) and / or in the area of the saddle tip ( 20 ) is provided and is particularly preferably provided on the entire circumference of the saddle shell. Bicycle saddle according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the edge ( 24 ) has a height (H) of at least 3 mm, in particular at least 5 mm and particularly preferably at least 7 mm. Bicycle saddle according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the saddle pad ( 12 ) a down-facing approach ( 32 ), which preferably laterally beside the edge ( 24 ) is arranged. Bicycle saddle according to claim 9, characterized in that the approach ( 32 ) has a width of at least 10 mm, in particular at least 15 mm, in particular at least 30 mm, in particular at least 40, particularly preferably at least 50 mm. Bicycle saddle according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that on an upper side of the seat cushion at least partially a cover layer ( 36 ) is provided. Bicycle saddle according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the saddle pad is made of expanded TPU or has TPU. Bicycle saddle according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the saddle pad is made of EPP or has EPP.

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