EP0764606B1 - Selle d'équitation - Google Patents

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EP0764606B1
EP0764606B1 EP19960114194 EP96114194A EP0764606B1 EP 0764606 B1 EP0764606 B1 EP 0764606B1 EP 19960114194 EP19960114194 EP 19960114194 EP 96114194 A EP96114194 A EP 96114194A EP 0764606 B1 EP0764606 B1 EP 0764606B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B68—SADDLERY; UPHOLSTERY
    • B68C—SADDLES; STIRRUPS
    • B68C1/00—Saddling equipment for riding- or pack-animals
    • B68C1/02—Saddles
    • B68C1/04—Adjustable saddles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B68—SADDLERY; UPHOLSTERY
    • B68C—SADDLES; STIRRUPS
    • B68C1/00—Saddling equipment for riding- or pack-animals
    • B68C1/02—Saddles
    • B68C1/04—Adjustable saddles
    • B68C2001/044—Adjustable saddles by means of interchangeable elements

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  • This invention relates to riding saddles.
  • a riding saddle comprises a seat on which the rider sits and a panel beneath the seat which rests on and over the back of the horse or other animal for which the saddle is intended.
  • the panel carries additionally, on each side of the seat, attachments for girth straps and stirrup straps, and in order to protect the rider's legs from discomfort or injury from such attachments a loose flap is provided on the side of the saddle to cover the panel and its attachments.
  • the panel also usually carries a pair of blocks, one on each side of the seat, adjacent to the forward edge of the panel and beneath the flaps in order to contour the latter to provide for a better grip by the rider's legs.
  • Such blocks may take various forms according to the intended purpose of the saddle and/or the size of the rider.
  • such blocks are placed high up, near to the seat, and extend downwardly for only a short distance so as to engage the rider's legs only above the knee and allow the rider to ride in the saddle when jumping.
  • the blocks are much longer and extend along most of the front edge of the flaps to provide maximum contact with the rider's legs.
  • a general purpose saddle may have blocks of an intermediate size and shape.
  • a riding saddle comprising a seat on which a rider can sit, a panel beneath the seat to rest on and over the back of a horse or other animal and a respective loose flap over the panel on each side of the seat, wherein the flaps each comprise a first, main, part and a second, removable part wherein the first part is attached to or integral with the seat, the first and second parts having mutually engagable releasable attachment means whereby the second part is releasably attachable at or adjacent a front edge of the first part in such a position as to effectively form a continuation of the first part and an extension of the outer surface of the first part.
  • the saddle may retain a conventional overall appearance, but it may readily be adapted for different purposes by selecting an appropriate removable part for the pursuit being followed at any given time.
  • the removable parts comprise a generally flat, flexible sheet of material which is releasably attachable to the main part so as to effectively form a continuation thereof.
  • the removable parts preferably each comprise a contact portion and an attachment portion, wherein when the removable part is attached to the main part, the contact portion presents an outwardly facing surface which forms a continuation of the external surface of the main part for contact with the rider's legs, whereas the attachment portion is located beneath the main part of the flap.
  • contact refers to the fact that during normal use, this particular portion will be in contact with the rider's legs and it will accordingly comprise the formations necessary to contour the removable part as required, but that there may be provided a covering or layer of material over the contact portion so that it may not be directly in contact with the rider's legs.
  • the removable part may comprise, at least at the contact portion, two or more layers of material, there being provided a filler such as a block between two of the layers to provide the required contouring.
  • the attachment portion may also comprise two or more layers of material, there being provided on an outwardly facing layer thereof, fastening means enabling the removable part to be releasably attached to the main part.
  • the flaps may each be formed with an aperture, adjacent to but spaced from the front edge of the flap, adapted to receive the contact portion of the removable part which is in the form of an insert corresponding in size and shape to the outline of said aperture.
  • the removable part may comprise an innermost layer of material having dimensions greater than those of the corresponding aperture, and an outermost layer having dimensions corresponding to those of the aperture to form said contact part and the peripheral marginal portion of the insert forms said attachment portion which may be brought into face to face engagement with an underside of the flap around the aperture so as to bring the fastening means on the insert into engagement with complementary fastening means around the aperture on the underside of the flap.
  • the attachment means may comprise any suitable form of conventional fastening means, including press studs or buttons, or a zip fastener, but in a preferred arrangement the fastening means comprise pairs of flexible strips of material having an array of closely spaced, small hooks on one strip, interengageable with loops on the other strip, e.g. of the kind available under the trade mark VELCRO.
  • the removable part is releasably attachable as a forward extension of the main part at the front edge of the main part.
  • the fastening means preferably include directional fastening elements, such that the complementary parts of the fastening means, provided on an outwardly facing part of the attachment portion and an inwardly facing part of the front edge of the main part, may not engage with or be released from one another unless there is provided a relative degree of lateral movement between the complementary fastening means in a predetermined direction, in addition to the generally axial movement which is conventionally required.
  • Such fasteners may comprise press studs, formed to give the required directionality.
  • the directional press studs be provided at positions on the attachment portion generally at or near the top and bottom thereof, and at corresponding positions on the main part. Desirably, there may be provided more than one such fastening means at both the top and bottom of the attachment portion and the main part.
  • the fastening means also includes so called “hook and loop” fasteners, commonly available under the trade mark VELCRO.
  • a preferred embodiment of saddle in accordance with the invention comprises a seat 10 of generally conventional form and a panel 12 which extends beneath the seat and downwardly on opposite sides thereof in conventional manner. Also, in conventional manner, the saddle includes a pair of flaps 14 (only one of which is shown) to overlie the opposite sides of the panel 12.
  • each flap 14 is formed as two separable parts whereby a contact portion thereof adjacent to the forward edge 15 of the flap can be removed from the main part thereof and replaced easily as and when required.
  • each flap comprises a main part 16 of generally conventional outline having a shaped opening 17 towards the front edge thereof.
  • a preferably substantially continuous strip 18 of fastening material of the kind generally known by the trade mark VELCRO.
  • the contact portion of the flap comprises various inserts 20, 20 a , 20 b , 20 c which are provided for assembly with the main parts 16 of the flaps 14.
  • the insert 20, 20 a , 20 b , 20 c comprises an inner layer 21 which generally corresponds in shape to the shape of the opening 17, but is of greater dimensions, and an outer layer 22 which again corresponds in shape to the shape of the opening 17, but is so dimensioned as to fit within the opening and effectively form an extension of the outer surface of the main part of the flap 14.
  • the marginal portion of the inner layer 21 comprises an attachment portion which carries a preferably substantially continuous strip 23 of complementary fastening material to adhere releasably to the fastening material 18 around the periphery of the opening 17 at the underside of the flap 14.
  • each of the inserts 20, 20 a , 20 b , 20 c can be assembled with the main part of the flap 14 so that the outer layer 22 thereof is disposed in the opening 16 to form an effective continuous extension of the outer surface of the flap and serve as a contact portion for the rider's legs.
  • the insert 20 shown in Figure 2 is of substantially flat form, whereas the inserts 20 a , 20 b and 20 c shown in Figures 3,4 and 5 respectively are contoured by the insertion between the inner and outer layers of respective fillers, in this case blocks 24,25,26, so that insert 20 a is specifically adapted to use in show jumping, insert 20 b for use in dressage work, and insert 20 c for general purpose usage. It will be appreciated that these forms are representative of many others that may be made available.
  • the inserts are of such a size as to form a substantial part of the overall area of each flap, it will be appreciated that the opening in the flap may be significantly smaller, so as to be sufficient to accommodate only the area in which variable contouring may be required.
  • FIG. 6 there is shown a second embodiment of a saddle comprising a seat 10, and flaps 30 which extend downwardly from either side of the seat, only one of which is shown.
  • the flap 30 is attached to the seat in generally conventional manner, as shown in Figure 1.
  • the flap 30 in this case comprises a first, main, part 31 having a front edge 32 which, as will be seen by reference to Figure 1, represents a reduction in area of the flap 30 when compared to flap 14 of Figure 1.
  • a second, removable extension part 33 having a contact portion 34 for contact with the rider's legs and an attachment portion 35 for releasable attachment of the part 33 to the part 31.
  • the contact portion 34 presents an outwardly facing surface 38, which may be formed of the same material as that of the main part 31 or of a contrasting material.
  • the attachment portion 35 comprises a tongue which is adapted to locate behind the main part 31 such that the extension part 33 may be attached to the main part by virtue of complementary fastening means 36, 37 provided on an outwardly facing surface of the attachment portion 35 and an inwardly facing surface of the main part 31.
  • the fastening means comprise both a plurality of pairs of directional press studs 37, and sheets of fastening material in the form of a hook and loop fastener, commonly known by the trade mark VELCRO, indicated by reference numeral 39, which serves to provide additional securement of the extension part 33 to the main part 31 of the flap 30.
  • each press stud 37 is provided on the outer face of the attachment portion, 35 and the complementary part of each press stud 37 is provided on the inner face of the main part 31.
  • the press studs are directional to the extent that in order for the complementary parts to be released from one another, relative lateral movement is required therebetween in addition to the axial movement to separate the complementary parts, as indicated by the arrows A, although it will be appreciated that the direction of arrows A is purely exemplary.
  • the removable part 33 shown in Figure 6 and in more detail in Figure 7 is of substantially uncontoured form, but the removable part may incorporate blocks, as shown in more detail in Figures 8 to 10, the blocks having the same purpose as those described with reference to Figures 1 to 5.
  • a riders leg effectively abuts a rearwardly facing surface 43 of the filler, thus imparting a force on the filler in a generally forward direction.
  • the directional fastening means are thus orientated and/or formed such that in order for the complementary fastening means to be released from one another, the lateral force required must be in a different direction to the direction of the force applied by a rider to the rearwardly facing surface 43 of the filler, such that the complementary fastening means do not separate when the saddle is in use by the rider.
  • Figures 8 to 10 show various embodiments 33 a , 33 b , and 33 c of extension parts which differ by the provision of differently shaped fillers 40, 41, 42 on the contact portion 34 of the removable parts 33. It is anticipated that any required shape of filler may be provided on the contact portion 34, as dictated by the type of riding which is required. Indeed, as shown in Figure 7, it may be that no filler at all is required, such that the exposed portion is generally flat.
  • the insert 20 or extension part 33 can readily be adapted for a variety of purposes and that no skill is required so that the inserts or extensions as appropriate can be interchanged by the rider in the field at any time during events having stages calling for different configurations of filler.
  • the facing material of the insert 20 or extension 33 can be made of a more durable material than that of the main part of the flaps, since this is where the greater wear occurs, without the extra cost that would arise were the entire flap to be faced with such a more durable material.
  • the insert can readily be replaced at minimum cost.
  • the aperture in the flap or "cut away" section of the front edge is particularly advantageous for the aperture in the flap or "cut away" section of the front edge to be substantially wider than the filler itself since the portion of the flap adjacent to the filler may be subjected to greater wear than other parts of the flap, and such an arrangement enables a worn portion of the removable part adjacent to the filler to be replaced.
  • the aperture in the saddle may be dimensioned and shaped so as to correspond with the outline of the largest filler to be used.
  • the invention provides an inexpensive way of customising saddles to an individual rider's requirements.

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  1. Selle comprenant un siège (10) sur lequel un cavalier peut s'asseoir, une matelassure (12) située sous le siège et sur laquelle celui-ci est placé, celle-ci étant placée sur le dos d'un cheval ou d'un autre animal, et un quartier mobile (14, 30) placé sur la matelassure, de chaque côté du siège, respectivement, dans laquelle les quartiers (14, 30) comprennent, chacun, une première partie principale (16, 31), et une seconde partie amovible (20, 20A, 20B, 20C ; 33, 33A, 33B, 33C), dans lesquelles la première partie (16, 31) est fixée sur, ou fait partie intégrante du siège (10), les première et seconde parties présentant des moyens de fixation (18, 23 ; 37, 39) détachables qui peuvent s'engager les uns avec les autres, caractérisée en ce que la seconde partie (20, 20A, 20B, 20C ; 33, 33A, 33B, 33C) est fixée, de manière détachable, sur ou près du bord avant (15, 32) de la première partie dans une position telle qu'elle forme effectivement une continuation de la première partie et une extension de la surface extérieure de la première partie.
  2. Selle selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle est fournie une pluralité de secondés parties amovibles (20, 20A, 20B, 20C ; 33, 33A, 33B, 33C), et ayant des profils différents, chacune ayant une configuration de surface dirigée vers l'extérieur.
  3. Selle selon la revendication 2, dans laquelle les parties amovibles comprenant une couche de matériau (22, 38) souple et plate.
  4. Selle selon la revendication 2 ou la revendication 3, dans laquelle les parties amovibles (20, 20A, 20B, 20C ; 33, 33A, 33B, 33C), comprennent, chacune, une partie de mise en contact (22, 34) et une partie de fixation (21, 35), dans laquelle, lorsque la partie amovible est fixée à la partie principale, la partie de mise en contact présente une surface dirigée vers l'extérieur (22, 38) qui forme une continuation de la surface extérieure de la partie principale destinée à entrer en contact avec les jambes du cavalier, tandis que la partie de fixation est située sous la partie principale (16, 31) du quartier (14, 30).
  5. Selle selon la revendication 4, dans laquelle la partie amovible (20, 20A, 20B, 20C ; 30, 30A, 30B, 30C), comprend, au moins au niveau de la partie de mise en contact, au moins deux couches de matériau (21, 22), une couche de remplissage (24, 25, 26 ; 40, 41, 42) étant prévue entre deux des couches afin de donner le profil recherché.
  6. Selle selon la revendication 4 ou la revendication 5, dans laquelle la partie de fixation comprend également au moins deux couches de matériau (21, 22), des moyens de fixation (23) permettant à la partie amovible d'être fixée, de manière détachable, sur la partie principale étant prévus sur une couche dirigée vers l'extérieur de cette partie de fixation.
  7. Selle selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4, 5 et 6, dans laquelle les quartiers présentent, chacun, une ouverture (17) adjacente à, mais espacée du bord avant (15) du quartier, conçue pour recevoir la partie de mise en contact de la partie amovible (20, 20A, 20B, 20C) qui a la forme d'un insert, dont la taille et la forme correspondent au contour de ladite ouverture.
  8. Selle selon la revendication 7, dans laquelle la partie amovible (20, 20A, 20B, 20C) comprend une couche située le plus à l'intérieur (21) dont les dimensions sont supérieures à celle de l'ouverture correspondante, et une couche située le plus à l'extérieur (22) dont les dimensions correspondent à celles de l'ouverture (17) afin de former ladite partie de mise en contact et la partie marginale périphérique de l'insert forme ladite partie de fixation qui peut être amenée en engagement face à face avec une surface inférieure du quartier (14) autour de l'ouverture (17) de façon à amener lesdits moyens de fixation sur l'insert en engagement avec lesdits moyens complémentaires de fixation autour de l'ouverture sur la surface inférieure du quartier.
  9. Selle selon les revendications 1 à 6, dans laquelle la partie amovible (30, 30A, 30B, 30C), est fixée, de manière détachable, comme extension vers l'avant de la partie principale (31) au niveau du bord avant (32) de la partie principale.
  10. Selle selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle les moyens de fixation comprennent toute forme appropriée de moyens de fixation classiques y compris des boutbns pression, ou des boutons ou une fermeture à glissière.
  11. Selle selon la revendication 10, dans laquelle les moyens de fixation comprennent des paires de bandes souples de matériau (23, 39) présentant, sur une bande, un ensemble de petits crochets placés à intervalles rapprochés, qui peuvent s'engager sur les boucles présentes sur l'autre bande.
  12. Selle selon la revendication 10, dans laquelle les moyens de fixation comportent des éléments de fixation directionnels (37), de sorte que les parties complémentaires des moyens de fixation, prévues sur une partie dirigée vers l'extérieur de la partie de fixation (35) et une partie dirigée vers l'intérieur du bord avant de la partie principale (31), ne puissent pas s'engager l'une avec l'autre, ou être détachées l'une de l'autre sauf si un degré relatif de mouvement latéral se produit entre les moyens de fixation complémentaires dans un sens prédéterminé, en plus du mouvement généralement axial qui est requis traditionnellement.
  13. Selle selon la revendication 12, dans laquelle les attaches comprennent des boutons pression (37) formés pour donner l'orientation nécessaire.
  14. Selle selon la revendication 13, dans laquelle les boutons pression directionnels (37) sont prévus en des emplacements sur la partie de fixation, situés, de manière générale, au niveau de, ou près du haut et du bas dé celle-ci, et à des emplacements corréspondants sur la partie principale.
  15. Selle selon les revendications 12 à 14, dans laquelle plus d'un moyen de fixation est prévu, dans le haut et dans le bas de la partie de fixation (35) et la partie principale (31).
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GBGB9518051.9A GB9518051D0 (en) 1995-09-05 1995-09-05 Riding saddles
GB9603525 1996-02-20
GB9603525A GB2304521B (en) 1995-09-05 1996-02-20 Riding saddles

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