EP1081092A2 - Plastic tree for riding saddles - Google Patents

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EP1081092A2
EP1081092A2 EP99125523A EP99125523A EP1081092A2 EP 1081092 A2 EP1081092 A2 EP 1081092A2 EP 99125523 A EP99125523 A EP 99125523A EP 99125523 A EP99125523 A EP 99125523A EP 1081092 A2 EP1081092 A2 EP 1081092A2
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Curt Merker
Hjalmar Konzet
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    • B68—SADDLERY; UPHOLSTERY
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    • B68C1/00—Saddling equipment for riding- or pack-animals
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  • the invention relates to a plastic saddle tree for riding saddles according to the generic term of protection claim 1.
  • Such plastic saddle trees are standard nowadays Equestrian saddle manufacturing common. They offer the advantage of one rational production and a low weight. Although they regularly come to rest under the upper leather of the saddle Upholstery, usually in the shape of a suitable manufactured foam part, wear, but sometimes there is Need to make the saddle softer in the seating area.
  • the invention has for its object a plastic saddle tree to train according to the generic term so that he satisfies the need for softer upholstery in the seating area.
  • the plastic saddle tree shown has a one-piece, in usually molded from polypropylene, nylon or polyurethane Body 2 with a bowl-shaped seat 4 and one on the front then to the withers of the horse running, upwardly raised web section 6, on the front end, below a recess 8 for the withers of the horse, the local peaks 10 join on both sides.
  • the body 2 wears a matching one Upholstery pad in the form of a suitably manufactured foam part 12.
  • a cushion 16 is covered in the seat part 4 recessed by a cushion 16 is covered. More precisely, the cushion is lying 16, which still extends somewhat beyond the web section 6 with its top edge on the edge of the window 14 where it is fixed with rivets 18.
  • It consists of two together quilted leather or imitation leather sheets 20 and 22, between which is a conventional cushioning material 24, such as Foam, wool, felt or even a gel is introduced.
  • the cushion pad 16 can also be used by belts, rubber bands, a rubber fabric or a rubber plate. Furthermore, in a simplified version, the cushion cushion 16 can also be formed by the foam pad 12 in this Case then expediently on the underside a flat, in the window 14 has an extension 26 (FIG. 3).
  • the Foam pad 12 over such as that in conventional Plastic saddle trees are used for inclusion especially the edges of the cushion pad 16 accordingly be spared.
  • the body 2 Since the body 2 is naturally weakened by the window 14, he can underside, at least on both sides of the window 14 and to the web section 6, through metallic inserts or pads like the metal strips 28 shown in FIG. 2 may be reinforced.
  • the metal strips 28 are with their ends riveted to the body 2. You can also screw it on, be glued or molded.

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The saddle has a dish-like seat partition (4) and a stub-like section (6) located at its front. A window (14) is provided in the seat partition which is covered by a padded section (16). The padded section consists of two leather or plastic sections (20,22) which are sewn together , between which is provided a padding material section (24) such as foam, plastic, wool, etc.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Kunststoff-Sattelbaum für Reitsättel gemäß Gattungsbegriff des Schutzanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a plastic saddle tree for riding saddles according to the generic term of protection claim 1.

Derartige Kunststoff-Sattelbäume sind heutzutage in der serienmäßigen Reitsattelfertigung üblich. Sie bieten den Vorteil einer rationellen Herstellung und eines geringen Gewichts. Obgleich sie regelmäßig eine unter dem Oberleder des Sattels zu liegenkommmende Polsterauflage, normalerweise in Gestalt eines passend gefertigten Schaumstoffteils, tragen, besteht doch zuweilen das Bedürfnis, den Sattel im Sitzbereich weicher auszubilden.Such plastic saddle trees are standard nowadays Equestrian saddle manufacturing common. They offer the advantage of one rational production and a low weight. Although they regularly come to rest under the upper leather of the saddle Upholstery, usually in the shape of a suitable manufactured foam part, wear, but sometimes there is Need to make the saddle softer in the seating area.

Von daher liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Kunststoff-Sattelbaum gemäß Gattungsbegriff so auszubilden, daß er das Bedürfnis nach einer weicheren Polsterung im Sitzbereich befriedigt.Therefore, the invention has for its object a plastic saddle tree to train according to the generic term so that he satisfies the need for softer upholstery in the seating area.

Diese Aufgabe ist erfindungsgemäß mit dem Kennzeichnungsmerkmal des Schutzanspruchs 1 gelöst. Die Unteransprüche geben darüberhinausgehend vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungsmöglichkeiten an.This object is according to the invention with the identification feature of protection claim 1 solved. The subclaims go beyond that advantageous design options.

Nachdem das betreffende Polsterkissen auf dem Sattelbaum keine harte Auflage findet, kann die Sattelpolsterung im Sitzbereich auf die betreffende Weise weicher gestaltet werden. Zwar war ein Fenster bei althergebrachten manuell aus Holzteilen und Lederbändern gefertigten, im wesentlichen rahmenförmigen Sattelbäumen bereits naturgemäß gegeben, doch waren diese nur umständlich manuell herzustellen, verhältnismäßig hoch und vor allem schwer. Für die eingangs erwähnten, im Sitzbereich schalenförmigen Kunststoff-Sattelbäume stellt ein solches Fenster ein Novum dar. After the cushion in question on the saddle tree none hard pad can be found, the saddle padding in the seating area be made softer that way. There was one Traditional windows made manually from wooden parts and leather straps manufactured, essentially frame-shaped saddle trees already given by nature, but these were only laboriously manual to manufacture, relatively high and above all difficult. For the bowl-shaped ones mentioned at the beginning Such a window is a novelty in plastic saddle trees.

Nachfolgend wird ein Kunststoff-Sattelbaum der beanspruchten Art anhand der Figuren beispielhaft beschrieben. Dabei zeigt

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eine perspektivische Ansicht des betreffenden Kunststoff-Sattelbaumes samt Polsterkissen und Polsterauflage, teil weise aufgebrochen,
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eine Unteransicht des betreffenden Sattelbaumes etc. und
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einen Schnitt etwa entlang der Linie III - III in Fig. 2 jedoch von einer etwas vereinfachten Ausführungsform.
A plastic saddle tree of the type claimed is described below using the figures as an example. It shows
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a perspective view of the relevant plastic saddle tree including cushion and pad, partially broken open,
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a bottom view of the saddle tree in question, etc. and
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a section approximately along the line III - III in Fig. 2, however, of a somewhat simplified embodiment.

Der gezeigte Kunststoff-Sattelbaum weist einen einteiligen, in der Regel aus Polypropylen, Nylon oder Polyurethan gespritzten Körper 2 mit einer schalenförmigen Sitzpartie 4 und einem vorderseitig daran anschließenden, zum Widerrist des Pferdes hin laufenden, nach oben erhabenen Stegabschnitt 6 auf, an dessen vorderes Ende, unterhalb einer Aussparung 8 für den Widerrist des Pferdes, sich beiderseits die Ortspitzen 10 anschließen.The plastic saddle tree shown has a one-piece, in usually molded from polypropylene, nylon or polyurethane Body 2 with a bowl-shaped seat 4 and one on the front then to the withers of the horse running, upwardly raised web section 6, on the front end, below a recess 8 for the withers of the horse, the local peaks 10 join on both sides.

In in soweit üblicher Weise trägt der Körper 2 eine dazu passende Polsterauflage in Gestalt eines passend gefertigten Schaumstoffteils 12. Indessen ist nun in der Sitzpartie 4 ein annähernd kreisrundes Fenster 14 ausgespart, das von einem Polsterkissen 16 abgedeckt ist. Genauer gesagt liegt das Polsterkissen 16, das noch etwas über den Stegabschnitt 6 hinwegreicht, mit seinem Rand oberseitig auf dem Rand des Fensters 14 auf, wo es mit Nieten 18 befestigt ist. Es besteht aus zwei miteinander versteppten Leder- oder Kunstlederblättern 20 und 22, zwischen die ein herkömmliches Polstermaterial 24, wie zum Beispiel Schaumstoff, Wolle, Filz oder auch ein Gel, eingebracht ist.In the usual way, the body 2 wears a matching one Upholstery pad in the form of a suitably manufactured foam part 12. Meanwhile, in the seat part 4 is approximately circular window 14 recessed by a cushion 16 is covered. More precisely, the cushion is lying 16, which still extends somewhat beyond the web section 6 with its top edge on the edge of the window 14 where it is fixed with rivets 18. It consists of two together quilted leather or imitation leather sheets 20 and 22, between which is a conventional cushioning material 24, such as Foam, wool, felt or even a gel is introduced.

Statt dessen kann das Polsterkissen 16 auch von Gurten, Gummibändern, einem Gummigewebe oder einer Gummiplatte gebildet sein. Ferner kann in einer vereinfachten Ausführung das Polsterkissen 16 auch von der Schaumstoffauflage 12 gebildet sein, die in diesem Fall dann zweckmäßigerweise unterseitig einen flachen, in das Fenster 14 hineinreichenden Ansatz 26 aufweist (Fig. 3).Instead, the cushion pad 16 can also be used by belts, rubber bands, a rubber fabric or a rubber plate. Furthermore, in a simplified version, the cushion cushion 16 can also be formed by the foam pad 12 in this Case then expediently on the underside a flat, in the window 14 has an extension 26 (FIG. 3).

Im Falle eines separat ausgebildeten Polsterkissens 16 wird die Schaumstoffauflage 12 gegenüber einer solchen, wie sie bei herkömmlichen Kunststoff-Sattelbäumen Verwendung findet, zur Aufnahme vor allem der Ränder des Polsterkissens 16 entsprechend ausgespart sein.In the case of a separately designed cushion 16, the Foam pad 12 over such as that in conventional Plastic saddle trees are used for inclusion especially the edges of the cushion pad 16 accordingly be spared.

Da der Körper 2 durch das Fenster 14 naturgemäß geschwächt ist, kann er unterseitig, zumindest beiderseits des Fensters 14 und zu dem Stegabschnitt 6 hin, durch metallische Ein- oder Auflagen wie die in Fig. 2 dargestellten Metallbänder 28 verstärkt sein. Im gezeigten Beispiel sind die Metallbänder 28 mit ihren Enden an den Körper 2 angenietet. Sie können indessen auch angeschraubt, angeklebt oder eingeformt sein.Since the body 2 is naturally weakened by the window 14, he can underside, at least on both sides of the window 14 and to the web section 6, through metallic inserts or pads like the metal strips 28 shown in FIG. 2 may be reinforced. In the example shown, the metal strips 28 are with their ends riveted to the body 2. You can also screw it on, be glued or molded.

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Kunststoff-Sattelbaum für Reitsättel mit einer schalenförmigen Sitzpartie (4) und einem vorderseitig daran anschließenden, zum Widerrist des Pferdes hin laufenden, nach oben erhabenen Stegabschnitt (6), dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in der Sitzpartie (4) ein von einem Polsterkissen (16) abgedecktes Fenster (14) ausgespart ist.Plastic saddle tree for riding saddles with a bowl-shaped seat section (4) and an adjoining upward web section (6) running towards the horse's withers, characterized in that a seat cushion (16) in the seat section (4) covered window (14) is recessed. Kunststoff-Sattelbaum nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Polsterkissen (16) aus zwei miteinander versteppten Leder- oder Kunstlederblättern (20, 22) besteht, zwischen die irgendein herkömmliches Polstermaterial (24), wie zum Beispiel Schaumstoff, Wolle, Filz oder auch ein Gel, eingebracht ist.Plastic saddle tree according to claim 1, characterized in that the upholstery cushion (16) consists of two quilted leather or synthetic leather sheets (20, 22) between which some conventional upholstery material (24), such as foam, wool, felt or else a gel is introduced. Kunststoff-Sattelbaum nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Polsterkissen (16) von Gurten, Gummibändern, einem Gummigewebe oder einer Gummiplatte gebildet wird.Plastic saddle tree according to claim 1, characterized in that the cushion cushion (16) is formed by straps, rubber bands, a rubber fabric or a rubber plate. Kunststoff-Sattelbaum nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Polsterkissen (16) den Rand des Fensters (14) oberseitig überdeckt.Plastic saddle tree according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cushion cushion (16) covers the edge of the window (14) on the upper side. Kunststoff-Sattelbaum nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Rand des Polsterkissens (16) auf den Rand des Fensters (14) aufgenietet ist.Plastic saddle tree according to claim 4, characterized in that the edge of the cushion cushion (16) is riveted to the edge of the window (14). Kunststoff-Sattelbaum nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß er im wesentlichen gesamtheitlich eine im wesentlichen herkömmliche Schaumstoffauflage (12) trägt. Plastic saddle tree according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it essentially carries an essentially conventional foam pad (12). Kunststoff-Sattelbaum nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Polsterkissen (16) zumindest im wesentlichen von der Schaumstoffauflage (12) gebildet wird.Plastic saddle tree according to claim 6, characterized in that the cushion cushion (16) is at least essentially formed by the foam pad (12). Kunststoff-Sattelbaum nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schaumstoffauflage (12) einen in das Fenster (14) hineingreifenden flachen Ansatz (26) aufweist.Plastic saddle tree according to claim 7, characterized in that the foam pad (12) has a flat extension (26) which engages in the window (14). Kunststoff-Sattelbaum nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß er - vorzugsweise unterseitig sowie zumindest beiderseits des Fensters (14) und zu dem Stegabschnitt (6) hin - durch metallische Ein- oder Auflagen (28) verstärkt ist.Plastic saddle tree according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it - preferably on the underside and at least on both sides of the window (14) and towards the web section (6) - is reinforced by metallic inserts or supports (28). Kunststoff-Sattelbaum nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die metallischen Ein- bzw. Auflagen (28) flach und an ihren beiden Enden angenietet, angeschraubt oder angeklebt sind.Plastic saddle tree according to claim 9, characterized in that the metallic inserts or supports (28) are flat and riveted, screwed or glued to both ends. Kunststoff-Sattelbaum nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß solche Einlagen (28) in den Körper (2) des Sattelbaums eingeformt sind.Plastic saddle tree according to claim 9, characterized in that such inserts (28) are molded into the body (2) of the saddle tree.
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