EP1320303B1 - Seating element for a pair of cyclist's pants - Google Patents

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EP1320303B1
EP1320303B1 EP01972076A EP01972076A EP1320303B1 EP 1320303 B1 EP1320303 B1 EP 1320303B1 EP 01972076 A EP01972076 A EP 01972076A EP 01972076 A EP01972076 A EP 01972076A EP 1320303 B1 EP1320303 B1 EP 1320303B1
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  • the invention relates to a seat element for a bicycle pants.
  • a similar seat element is also described in WO 99/41134.
  • This seat element is also sewn into the cycling pants or can in a in the Bike pants provided pocket can be inserted.
  • the seat element described in WO 99/41134 thus also has the disadvantages described above. Further, the seat member described herein has an approach to protect the penis root.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a seat element for bicycle pants, by which the occurrence of cracks is avoided.
  • the seat element according to the invention is separated from the cycling pants and inserted into this.
  • the seat element has a seat cushion for upholstering a seat in the seat area. Since the seat element can be inserted into the cycling pants, there is no firm connection between the cycling pants and the, seat element. As a result, the occurrence of seam tensions, which can lead to damage to the pants avoided. Furthermore, the pants in the area of the seat element is still elastic. Also, a relative movement between the pants and seat element is possible, so that the wearing comfort is increased and damage to the pants is avoided by increased voltages.
  • the outside of the seat element is provided with an adhesive coating.
  • the adhesive coating is designed in such a way that there is little support between the cycling pants and the seat element. This serves to avoid slippage of the seat element. On the other hand, the adhesive effect is not so great that a firm connection between the cycling pants and the seat element arises.
  • the elasticity of the cycling pants in the region of the seat element is not or only very slightly influenced by the adhesive coating.
  • the outside of the seat member therefore only partially coated with the adhesive coating.
  • the adhesive coating is strip-shaped.
  • the adhesive coating used is preferably silicone or a silicone mixture.
  • a suitable silicone mixture By a suitable silicone mixture, the desired adhesion can be adjusted.
  • a protective element for the male genital area can furthermore be provided on the seat element. It is a cup-shaped protective element that determines the position of the penis and testes.
  • the provision of the cup-shaped protective element solves the problem that sports pants, such as cycling pants, are frequently worn without underpants, since these are troublesome and can lead to abrasions.
  • sports pants such as cycling pants
  • the wearing of cycling pants without underpants means that the position of the penis is not fixed. This is extremely unpleasant.
  • the wearing comfort of the cycling pants is also increased without underpants.
  • the edge of the protective element is designed such that it bears at least partially on the skin of the person carrying the seat element.
  • the edge of the protective element preferably completely surrounds the outer genital area.
  • the outer genital area is thus preferably completely protected by the cup-shaped protective element, wherein the outer genital area is completely surrounded by the edge of the outer protective element, except for the connection point between the protective element and the seat cushion. This provides a pleasant and comfortable stop.
  • stiffening element is an element, preferably made of thermoplastic material, by which the connection of the substance in this area is ensured and, in addition, a depth of insertion of the trousers is produced.
  • the seat cushion has a longitudinally extending venous protection channel.
  • a vein running directly beneath the surface of the skin is used to treat the male genitalia. Especially when you sit for a long time on a bicycle saddle this vein is pressed, so that circulatory disorders can occur.
  • the venous channel in this area the blood circulation is guaranteed even when sitting on a bicycle saddle for a long time.
  • a venous protection channel is an independent invention that is independent of the provision of a protective element for the genital area. Likewise, this is Invention regardless of whether the seat cushion is inserted into a cycling pants or sewn into it, so that the invention also includes a sewn into a bicycle pants seat pad with venous protection channel.
  • the seat element has a seat cushion 10 arranged in the rear area and a protective element 12 arranged in the front area.
  • the protective element 12 is cup-shaped in cross-section (FIG. 2).
  • An edge 14 of the protective element 12 is: arranged substantially in a plane, so that the edge 14 rests against the body of the person.
  • the protective element 12 is made of padded fabric.
  • the rim 14 is soft and elastic to prevent pressure points on the body from being created by the protective element. Furthermore, the provision of soft material increases wearing comfort.
  • the seat cushion 10 which consists of a soft material which may be multi-layered and has a padding between the fabric layers, has two seating surfaces 16. Between the seating surfaces 16 is a groove 18 to increase the flexibility provided, so that the rear portion of the seat cushion is formed like a bird's tail.
  • the front region of the seat cushion 10, via which the seat cushion 10 is connected to the protective element 12, has a constriction 20 in the middle region. In this area is the step of the pants or the smallest distance of the inside of the thighs. In the direction of the protective element 12, the seat cushion 10 widens again. As a result, the position of the seat cushion is defined between the legs of the person wearing the seat cushion.
  • wings 21 made of soft fabric are preferably provided in the region of the constriction 20.
  • the wings 21 are particularly supple and flexible. They rest against the side of the thigh and point downwards when the seat cushion is worn.
  • the wings 21 are made of a polyamide-containing material.
  • the material is calendered to obtain a smooth, smooth surface.
  • Fabric line preferably runs down, i. with the seat cushion in the direction of the knees, in order to avoid friction in the movement that occurs when cycling, which would occur when a movement occurs against the line of the substance.
  • the wings 21 are of multilayer material, preferably a layer of polyurethane foam.
  • the layer coming into contact with the skin is always a calendered polyamide.
  • the seat cushion has a venous protection channel 24 in the crotch region 22.
  • the venous protection channel 24 extends from the seat surfaces 16 to the protective element 12, so that the in This area extending vein is not crushed even when sitting long on a bicycle saddle.
  • the venous canal is preferably 1 to 1.5 cm wide and has a depth of 2 to 4 mm.
  • a groove 26 is provided between the constriction 20 and the protective element 12.
  • the protective element 12 relative to the seat cushion 10 in the direction of the arrow 28 (Fig. 2) are moved. This in turn increases the wearing comfort.
  • An outer side 30 of the seat element may be provided with an adhesive coating.
  • the adhesive coating preferably has strips running perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the seat element.
  • the seat pad is preferably perforated to enhance breathability.
  • the protective element 12 is perforated in order to avoid increased heating or a temperature jam in this area.

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A seat element for being inserted into a pair of cycling pants comprises a seat pad ( 10 ) for padding a seat surface in the bottom region. Further, the seat element comprises a bowl-shaped protective element ( 12 ) for the protection of the male genital region. The protective element ( 12 ) is connected with the seat pad ( 10 ). In the middle portion of the seat element, i.e., following the protective element ( 12 ), a vein protection channel ( 24 ) is provided. Because of the vein protection channel ( 24 ), a constriction of the vein extending in that region is avoided. Thereby, a circulation of blood to the male genitals will even be ensured if one sits on a cycle saddle for a long time.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Sitzelement für eine Fahrradhose.The invention relates to a seat element for a bicycle pants.

Zur Polsterung der Sitzfläche ist es bekannt, in Fahrradhosen Sitzpolster vorzusehen. Derartige Sitzpolster sind im Bereich des Schritts der Fahrradhose eingenäht. Durch das Einnähen können im Bereich der Naht Spannungen auftreten, die den zumeist dünnen Stoff der Fahrradhose stark beanspruchen. Ferner ist die zumeist aus einem Stretchmaterial bestehende Fahrradhose im Bereich des Sitzpolsters nicht mehr elastisch, da durch die Verbindung des Sitzpolsters mit der Fahrradhose diese in diesem Bereich versteift wird. Das Sitzpolster kann sich somit relativ zur Hose nicht bewegen. Dies kann wiederum zu Spannungen in dem Hösenmaterial führen. Derartige Spannungen können zu Rissen oder Beschädigungen der Hose führen. Eine derartige Fahrradhose ist beispielsweise in EP 0 776 615 beschrieben.For upholstering the seat, it is known to provide in bicycle pants seat cushion. Such seat cushions are sewn in the area of the step of cycling pants. Sewing can cause tensions in the area of the seam, which stress the mostly thin fabric of the cycling pants. Furthermore, the mostly made of a stretch material cycling pants in the seat cushion is no longer elastic, since this is stiffened by the connection of the seat cushion with the cycling pants in this area. The seat cushion can thus not move relative to the pants. This in turn can lead to stresses in the Hösenmaterial. Such tensions can lead to tears or damage to the pants. Such cycling pants is described, for example, in EP 0 776 615.

Ein ähnliches, Sitzelement ist auch in WO 99/41134 beschrieben. Dieses Sitzelement ist ebenfalls in die Fahrradhose eingenäht oder kann in eine in der Fahrradhose vorgesehene Tasche eingesteckt werden. Das in WO 99/41134 beschriebene Sitzelement weist somit ebenfalls die vorstehend beschriebenen Nachteile auf. Ferner weist das hierin beschriebene Sitzelement einen Ansatz zum Schutz der Peniswurzel auf.A similar seat element is also described in WO 99/41134. This seat element is also sewn into the cycling pants or can in a in the Bike pants provided pocket can be inserted. The seat element described in WO 99/41134 thus also has the disadvantages described above. Further, the seat member described herein has an approach to protect the penis root.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Sitzelement für Fahrradhosen zu schaffen, durch das das Auftreten von Rissen vermieden ist.The object of the invention is to provide a seat element for bicycle pants, by which the occurrence of cracks is avoided.

Die Lösung der Aufgabe erfolgt, erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1.The object is achieved according to the invention by the features of claim 1.

Das erfindungsgemäße Sitzelement ist von der Fahrradhose getrennt und in diese einlegbar. Das Sitzelement weist ein Sitzpolster zur Polsterung einer Sitzfläche im Gesäßbereich auf. Da das Sitzelement in die Fahrradhose einlegbar ist, besteht keiner feste Verbindung zwischen der Fahrradhose und dem, Sitzelement. Hierdurch ist das Auftreten von Nahtspannungen, die zu einer Beschädigung der Hose führen können, vermieden. Ferner ist die Hose im Bereich des Sitzelements weiterhin elastisch. Auch ist eine Relativbewegung zwischen Hose und Sitzelement möglich, so dass der Tragekomfort erhöht wird und eine Beschädigung der Hose durch erhöhte Spannungen vermieden ist.The seat element according to the invention is separated from the cycling pants and inserted into this. The seat element has a seat cushion for upholstering a seat in the seat area. Since the seat element can be inserted into the cycling pants, there is no firm connection between the cycling pants and the, seat element. As a result, the occurrence of seam tensions, which can lead to damage to the pants avoided. Furthermore, the pants in the area of the seat element is still elastic. Also, a relative movement between the pants and seat element is possible, so that the wearing comfort is increased and damage to the pants is avoided by increased voltages.

Um die Lage des Sitzelements in der Fahrradhose festzulegen, ist die Außenseite des Sitzelements mit einer Haftbeschichtung versehen. Die Haftbeschichtung ist derart ausgebildet, dass eine geringe Häftung zwischen der Fahrradhose und dem Sitzelement entsteht. Dies dient dazu, ein Verrutschen des Sitzelements zu vermeiden. Andererseits ist die Haftwirkung nicht so groß, dass eine feste Verbindung zwischen der Fahrradhose und dem Sitzelement entsteht. Die Elastizität der Fahrradhose im Bereich des Sitzelements wird durch die Haftbeschichtung nicht oder nur sehr geringfügig beeinflusst. Vorzugsweise ist die Außenseite des Sitzelements daher nur teilweise mit der Haftbeschichtung beschichtet. Vorzugsweise ist die Haftbeschichtung streifenförmig.In order to fix the position of the seat element in the cycling pants, the outside of the seat element is provided with an adhesive coating. The adhesive coating is designed in such a way that there is little support between the cycling pants and the seat element. This serves to avoid slippage of the seat element. On the other hand, the adhesive effect is not so great that a firm connection between the cycling pants and the seat element arises. The elasticity of the cycling pants in the region of the seat element is not or only very slightly influenced by the adhesive coating. Preferably the outside of the seat member therefore only partially coated with the adhesive coating. Preferably, the adhesive coating is strip-shaped.

Als Haftbeschichtung wird vorzugsweise Silikon oder eine Silikonmischung verwendet. Durch eine entsprechende Silikonmischung kann die gewünschte Haftwirkung eingestellt werden.The adhesive coating used is preferably silicone or a silicone mixture. By a suitable silicone mixture, the desired adhesion can be adjusted.

Dadurch, dass das Sitzelement separat von der Hose ausgestaltet ist und in die Fahrradhose eingelegt wird, kann an dem Sitzelement ferner ein Schutzelement für den männlichen Genitalbereich vorgesehen werden. Es handelt sich hierbei um ein schalenförmiges Schutzelement, durch das die Lage des Penis und der Hoden bestimmt wird. Durch das Vorsehen des schalenförmigen Schutzelements wird das Problem gelöst, dass Sporthosen, wie Fahrradhosen, häufig ohne Unterhose getragen werden, da diese stört und zu Abschürfungen führen kann. Bei männlichehl Radfahrern führt das Tragen von Fahrradhosen ohne Unterhose jedoch dazu, dass die Lage des Penis nicht festgelegt ist. Dies ist äußerst unangenehm. Durch das Vorsehen des erfindungsgemäßen Sitzelements, ist der Tragekomfort der Fahrradhose auch ohne Unterhose erhöht.Because the seat element is designed separately from the pants and is inserted into the cycling pants, a protective element for the male genital area can furthermore be provided on the seat element. It is a cup-shaped protective element that determines the position of the penis and testes. The provision of the cup-shaped protective element solves the problem that sports pants, such as cycling pants, are frequently worn without underpants, since these are troublesome and can lead to abrasions. However, in the case of male-slimmed cyclists, the wearing of cycling pants without underpants means that the position of the penis is not fixed. This is extremely unpleasant. By providing the seat element according to the invention, the wearing comfort of the cycling pants is also increased without underpants.

Vorzugsweise ist der Rand des Schutzelements derart ausgebildet, dass er zumindest teilweise an der Haut der das Sitzelement tragenden Person anliegt. Hierbei umgibt der Rand des Schutzelements den äußeren Genitalbereich vorzugsweise vollständig. Dies bedeutet, dass innerhalb des schalenförmigen Schutzelements der männliche Penis und der Hoden angeordnet sind und das schalenförmige Schutzelement möglichst vollständig mit dem Körper abschließt. Der äußere Genitalbereich ist somit vorzugsweise vollständig durch das schalenförmige Schutzelement geschützt, wobei der äußere Genitalbereich vollständig von dem Rand des äußeren Schutzelements umgeben ist, bis auf die Verbindungsstelle zwischen dem Schutzelement und dem Sitzpolster. Hierdurch ist ein angenehmer und bequemer Halt geboten.Preferably, the edge of the protective element is designed such that it bears at least partially on the skin of the person carrying the seat element. In this case, the edge of the protective element preferably completely surrounds the outer genital area. This means that within the cup-shaped protective element of the male penis and the testicles are arranged and the cup-shaped protective element as completely as possible with the body. The outer genital area is thus preferably completely protected by the cup-shaped protective element, wherein the outer genital area is completely surrounded by the edge of the outer protective element, except for the connection point between the protective element and the seat cushion. This provides a pleasant and comfortable stop.

Zur Lagebestimmung des Sitzelements in der Fahrradhose ist es ferner möglich, beispielsweise kleine Klettverschlüsse, Druckknöpfe o. dgl. vorzusehen. Diese sind vorzugsweise im Mittelbereich des Sitzelements bzw. im Schritt der Hose angeordnet. Sowohl das im wesentlichen hinter diesem Bereich angeordnete Sitzpolster als auch das Schutzelement können somit trotz der Verbindung zwischen Fahrradhose und Sitzelement relativ zur Fahrradhose in einem ausreichenden Maß bewegt werden. Durch eine derartige Verbindung ist die Elastizität der Fahrradhose im Bereich des Sitzelements nicht oder nur sehr geringfügig beeinträchtigt.To determine the position of the seat element in the cycling pants, it is also possible, for example, small Velcro fasteners, snaps o. The like. Provide. These are preferably arranged in the middle region of the seat element or in the step of the pants. Both the seat cushion arranged substantially behind this area and the protective element can thus be moved to a sufficient extent in spite of the connection between the cycling pants and the seat element relative to the cycling pants. By such a compound, the elasticity of the cycling pants in the region of the seat element is not or only slightly impaired.

Zur Verbindung der Fahrradhose mit dem Sitzelement mittels Knöpfen o. dgl. wird vorzugsweise ein im Schrittteil der Fahrradhose vorgesehenes Versteifungselement genutzt. Bei einem derartigen Versteifungselement handelt es sich um ein vorzugsweise aus thermoplastischem Kunststoff hergestelltes Element, durch das die Verbindung des Stoffes in diesem Bereich gesichert und ferner eine Leibtiefe der Hose erzeugt wird.To connect the cycling pants with the seat element by means of buttons o. The like. Preferably provided in the crotch part of the cycling pants stiffening element is used. Such a stiffening element is an element, preferably made of thermoplastic material, by which the connection of the substance in this area is ensured and, in addition, a depth of insertion of the trousers is produced.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist das Sitzpolster einen in Längsrichtung verlaufenden Venenschutzkanal auf. Im Bereich des Schritts verläuft bei Männern direkt unter der Hautoberfläche eine Vene, die zur Versorgung der männlichen Genitalien dient. Insbesondere bei längerem Sitzen auf einem Fahrradsattel wird diese Vene abgedrückt, so dass Durchblutungsstörungen auftreten können. Durch das Vorsehen des Venenkanals in diesem Bereich ist die Blutzirkulation auch bei langem Sitzen auf einem Fahrradsattel gewährleistet.In a preferred embodiment, the seat cushion has a longitudinally extending venous protection channel. In the area of the crotch, a vein running directly beneath the surface of the skin is used to treat the male genitalia. Especially when you sit for a long time on a bicycle saddle this vein is pressed, so that circulatory disorders can occur. By providing the venous channel in this area, the blood circulation is guaranteed even when sitting on a bicycle saddle for a long time.

Das Vorsehen eines Venenschutzkanals stellt eine selbstständige Erfindung dar, die unabhängig von dem Vorsehen eines Schutzelements für den Genitalbereich ist. Ebenso ist diese Erfindung unabhängig davon, ob das Sitzpolster in eine Fahrradhose einlegbar ist oder in diese eingenäht ist, so dass die Erfindung auch ein in eine Fahrradhose eingenähtes Sitzpolster mit Venenschutzkanal umfasst.The provision of a venous protection channel is an independent invention that is independent of the provision of a protective element for the genital area. Likewise, this is Invention regardless of whether the seat cushion is inserted into a cycling pants or sewn into it, so that the invention also includes a sewn into a bicycle pants seat pad with venous protection channel.

Nachstehend wird die Erfindung anhand einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform unter Bezugnahme auf die anliegenden Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

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eine schematische Draufsicht auf ein Sitzelement,
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eine schematische Schnittansicht entlang der Linie II-II in Fig. 1 und
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The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to a preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:
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a schematic plan view of a seat element,
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a schematic sectional view taken along the line II-II in Fig. 1 and
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a sectional view taken along the line III-III in Fig. 2nd

Das Sitzelement weist ein im hinteren Bereich angeordnetes Sitzpolster 10 sowie ein im vorderen Bereich angeordnetes Schutzelement 12 auf. Das Schutzelement 12 ist im Querschnitt schalenförmig (Fig. 2). Ein Rand 14 des Schutzelements 12 ist: im wesentlichen in einer Ebene angeordnet, so dass der Rand 14 an dem Körper der Person anliegt. Das Schutzelement 12 besteht aus gepolstertem Stoff. Ebenso ist der Rand 14 weich und elastisch, um zu verhindern, dass durch das Schutzelement Druckstellen am Körper hervorgerufen werden. Ferner ist durch das Vorsehen von weichem Material der Tragekomfort erhöht.The seat element has a seat cushion 10 arranged in the rear area and a protective element 12 arranged in the front area. The protective element 12 is cup-shaped in cross-section (FIG. 2). An edge 14 of the protective element 12 is: arranged substantially in a plane, so that the edge 14 rests against the body of the person. The protective element 12 is made of padded fabric. Likewise, the rim 14 is soft and elastic to prevent pressure points on the body from being created by the protective element. Furthermore, the provision of soft material increases wearing comfort.

Das Sitzpolster 10, das aus einem weichen Stoff besteht, der ggf. mehrlagig ist, und zwischen den Stofflagen eine Polsterung aufweist, weist zwei Sitzflächen 16 auf. Zwischen den Sitzflächen 16 ist zur Erhöhung der Flexibilität eine Nut 18 vorgesehen, so dass der hintere Bereich des Sitzpolsters vogelschwanzförmig ausgebildet ist.The seat cushion 10, which consists of a soft material which may be multi-layered and has a padding between the fabric layers, has two seating surfaces 16. Between the seating surfaces 16 is a groove 18 to increase the flexibility provided, so that the rear portion of the seat cushion is formed like a bird's tail.

Der vordere Bereich des Sitzpolsters 10, über den das Sitzpolster 10 mit dem, Schutzelement 12 verbunden ist, weist im Mittelbereich eine Verengung 20 auf. In diesem Bereich ist der Schritt der Hose bzw der geringste Abstand der Schenkelinnenseiten. In Richtung des Schutzelements 12 weitet sich das Sitzpolster 10 wieder auf. Hierdurch ist die Lage des Sitzpolster zwischen den Beinen der das Sitzpolster tragenden Person festgelegt.The front region of the seat cushion 10, via which the seat cushion 10 is connected to the protective element 12, has a constriction 20 in the middle region. In this area is the step of the pants or the smallest distance of the inside of the thighs. In the direction of the protective element 12, the seat cushion 10 widens again. As a result, the position of the seat cushion is defined between the legs of the person wearing the seat cushion.

Zur weiteren Verbesserung der Tragekomforts sind im Bereich der Verengung 20 vorzugsweise Flügel 21 aus weichem Stoff vorgesehen. Die Flügel 21 sind besonders geschmeidig und flexibel. Sie liegen an der Schenkelinnenseite an und weisen bei getragenem Sitzpolster nach unten. Vorzugsweise sind die Flügel 21 aus einem Polyamid aufweisenden, Material. Insbesondere ist das Material kalandriert, um eine weiche glatte Oberfläche zu erhalten. Stoffstrich verläuft vorzugsweise nach unten, d.h. bei getragenem Sitzpolster in Richtung der Knie, um bei der beim Radfahren auftretenden Bewegung Reibung zu vermeiden, die auftreten würde, wenn eine Bewegung gegen den Strich des Stoffes auftritt. Vorzugsweise sind die Flügel 21 aus mehrschichtigem Material, wobei vorzugsweise eine Schicht aus Polyurethanschaumstoff besteht. Vorzugsweise handelt es sich bei der mit der Haut in Berührung kommenden Schicht stets um ein kalandriertes polyamid.To further improve the wearing comfort, wings 21 made of soft fabric are preferably provided in the region of the constriction 20. The wings 21 are particularly supple and flexible. They rest against the side of the thigh and point downwards when the seat cushion is worn. Preferably, the wings 21 are made of a polyamide-containing material. In particular, the material is calendered to obtain a smooth, smooth surface. Fabric line preferably runs down, i. with the seat cushion in the direction of the knees, in order to avoid friction in the movement that occurs when cycling, which would occur when a movement occurs against the line of the substance. Preferably, the wings 21 are of multilayer material, preferably a layer of polyurethane foam. Preferably, the layer coming into contact with the skin is always a calendered polyamide.

In Längsrichtung, d.h. in Fig. 1 in waagerechter Richtung, weist das Sitzpolster im Schrittbereich 22 einen Venenschutzkanal 24 auf. Der Venenschutzkanal 24 erstreckt sich von den Sitzflächen 16 bis zum Schutzelement 12, so dass die in diesem Bereich verlaufende Vene auch bei langem Sitzen auf einem Fahrradsattel nicht gequetscht wird. Der Venenkanal ist vorzugsweise 1 - 1,5 cm breit und weist eine Tiefe von 2 - 4 mm auf.In the longitudinal direction, ie in horizontal direction in FIG. 1, the seat cushion has a venous protection channel 24 in the crotch region 22. The venous protection channel 24 extends from the seat surfaces 16 to the protective element 12, so that the in This area extending vein is not crushed even when sitting long on a bicycle saddle. The venous canal is preferably 1 to 1.5 cm wide and has a depth of 2 to 4 mm.

Zwischen der Verengung 20 und dem Schutzelement 12, ist eine Nut 26 vorgesehen. Durch die Nut 26 kann das Schutzelement 12 gegenüber dem Sitzpolster 10 in Richtung des Pfeils 28 (Fig. 2) bewegt werden. Hierdurch ist wiederum der Tragekomfort erhöht.Between the constriction 20 and the protective element 12, a groove 26 is provided. Through the groove 26, the protective element 12 relative to the seat cushion 10 in the direction of the arrow 28 (Fig. 2) are moved. This in turn increases the wearing comfort.

Eine Außenseite 30 des Sitzelements kann mit einer Haftbeschichtung versehen sein. Die Haftbeschichtung weist vorzugsweise senkrecht zur Längsrichtung des Sitzelements verlaufende Streifen auf.An outer side 30 of the seat element may be provided with an adhesive coating. The adhesive coating preferably has strips running perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the seat element.

Das Sitzpolster ist vorzugsweise perforiert, um die Atmungsaktivität zu verbessern. Insbesondere ist das Schutzelement 12 perforiert, um in diesem Bereich eine erhöhte Erwärmung bzw. einen Temperaturstau zu vermeiden.The seat pad is preferably perforated to enhance breathability. In particular, the protective element 12 is perforated in order to avoid increased heating or a temperature jam in this area.

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  1. A seat element for being inserted into a pair of cycling pants, comprising a seat pad (10) for padding a seat surface in the bottom region, a bowl-shaped protective element (12) for the male genital region connected with the seat pad (10), and an adhesive coating provided on an outside (30) of the seat element.
  2. The seat element according to claim 1, characterized in that an edge (14) of the protective element (12) is configured such that it at least partially contacts the skin of a person wearing the seat element and preferably completely surrounds the outer genital region.
  3. The seat element according to claim 2, characterized in that the adhesive coating covers the outside (30) only partially and is preferably configured in the form of stripes.
  4. The seat element according to one of claims 1 - 3, characterized in that a connection element for the connection to the cycling pants is provided at an outside (30) of the seat element, preferably at an outside (30) of the seat pad (10).
  5. The seat element according to claim 4, characterized in that the connection element is connectible to a stiffening element provided in the crotch portion and the cycling pants.
  6. The seat element according to one of claims 1 - 5, characterized in that the seat pad (10) comprises a vein protection channel (34) in the longitudinal direction.
  7. The seat element according to claim 6, characterized in that the vein protection channel (34) extends at least to the protection element (12).
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