EP1647521A2 - Tête d'arçon réglable - Google Patents

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EP1647521A2
EP1647521A2 EP05019257A EP05019257A EP1647521A2 EP 1647521 A2 EP1647521 A2 EP 1647521A2 EP 05019257 A EP05019257 A EP 05019257A EP 05019257 A EP05019257 A EP 05019257A EP 1647521 A2 EP1647521 A2 EP 1647521A2
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saddle tree
bolt
tree head
sledge
head according
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Hjalmar Conzet
Curt Merker
Krause Uwe
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Georg Kieffer Sattlerwarenfabrik GmbH
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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
    • B68C2001/048—Adjustable saddles continuously by means of screws

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  • the following invention is directed at a variably adjustable saddle tree head according to the preamble of independent patent claim 1.
  • variable saddle tree heads have been developed, but have not been successful in the horse back riding sport.
  • Proposed solutions comprised saddle tree head consisting of plastics.
  • This type of saddle tree head combines the capability to absorb weight with low production costs.
  • An essential disadvantage of this construction lies in the realization of the adjustment of such a saddle with a plastic-core, as the adjustment can only be carried out by an expert by means of great expense, since the saddle tree head can only be deformed through heat.
  • the problem lies in the exact observation of the softening temperature within a few degrees of the plastic, in order to adjust the saddle. If the temperature is too high, the material will melt, if it is too low, the saddle tree head can break. Furthermore, the plastic saddle tree head can hardly be adjusted to changing geometries of the back of one and the same horse, let alone the fact that it can hardly be used with different horses over the year.
  • an adjustable saddle tree head which, according to the invention, has two separate parts, pivotally connected by means of a knee lever type of adjustment mechanism.
  • the knee lever type of adjustment mechanism provides the possibility of deliberately and with ease adjusting the angle between the two separate parts of the saddle tree, to reliably adapt it to different geometries of horse backs.
  • the two separate parts of the saddle tree according to the invention are formed as two symmetric bending plates. Forming the two separate parts as symmetric bending plates helps to preserve the head shape of the saddle tree head.
  • all parts of the saddle adjustment are clearance free, which guarantees a steady form of the saddle during riding.
  • a self-inhibition is provided that prevents a movement of the adjustment mechanism of the saddle while riding.
  • the self-inhibition can also be further strengthened by additional construction elements, such as a threaded bolt to provide for the adjustment movement of the knee mechanism and a nut to fix the bolt in a certain adjustment position.
  • the saddle tree head according to the invention adjustment can be produced from cast, stamped or milled single parts.
  • the single parts can be riveted, welded or screwed together.
  • Fig. 1 a 3 dimensional view of the upper side of an embodiment of the adjustable saddle tree head according to the invention is shown.
  • the saddle tree head has two separate parts 2 and 4, which are pivotally connected in the middle by means of a knee lever type of adjustment mechanism 6, which will be described in more detail with respect to fig. 2.
  • What can be seen is a threaded bolt 12.
  • an axis (not shown) is provided, around which the parts 2, 4 can pivot.
  • the two separate parts of the saddle tree according to the invention are formed as two symmetric bending plates 2, 4, which helps to preserve the head shape of the saddle tree head and make it compatible with common types of saddles.
  • the bending plates 2, 4 are provided with ribs on the outside to provide enhanced stability of the plates, and which are provided in a net like manner, to strengthen the plates 2,4 both longitudinally and transversely.
  • the shape of the bending plates 2,4 as such follow the forms that common saddle trees have anyway, and are provided with holes 10 accordingly, so that further elements of the saddle my be fixed thereto.
  • FIG. 2 the same embodiment of the saddle tree head as in fig. 1 is shown, but from the under side, wherein the same elements as in fig. 1 are provided with the same reference signs.
  • What can be seen in fig. 2 is the knee lever type of adjustment mechanism 6, providing the possibility of deliberately and with ease adjusting the angle between the two separate parts 2, 4 of the saddle tree, to reliably adapt it to different geometries of horse backs.
  • the threaded bolt 12 is provided with a head 14 having a hexagon socket, to turn the shaft 12 with a key fitting into the socket of the head 14 if desired.
  • the bolt 12 is held by two sledges 16 and 18, wherein sledge 18 is provided with a threaded hole, to engage with the bolt 12, and the sledge 16 is provided with a through hole adapted to the diameter of the bolt 12. Furthermore, a sleeve 20 is provided on the bolt 12, between the head 14 and the sledge 16, as well as a nut 22, to keep the bolt 12 in a longitudinally fixed position with respect to the sledge 16. As can be further seen in fig. 2, the bending plates 2, 4 are provided with hinges 24, to which rods 26 are pivotally connected. Finally, the rods 26 are connected with the sledges 16 and 18 by means of knee levers 28.
  • the sledges 16 and 18 will move either towards each other or away from each other, depending upon the direction into which the bolt 12 is turned. Accordingly, and driven by the knee levers 28, the bending plates 2, 4 pivot around the axis, by means of which they are connected to each other.
  • the saddle tree head as shown in figs. 2 and 4 are made from cast metal. However, other embodiments may just as well comprise bending plates made from other suitable materials such plastics, wood, or aluminium amongst others. Furthermore, the single parts can be just as well stamped, milled, and can be riveted, welded or screwed together. In particular, the saddle tree head can be made from an injection moulded part, which is split in the middle to form the separate parts.

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EP05019257A 2004-09-03 2005-09-05 Tête d'arçon réglable Withdrawn EP1647521A3 (fr)

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Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2008030103A1 (fr) * 2006-09-05 2008-03-13 Equine Fusion As Selle pour l'équitation ou le transport d'une charge
EP2336080A1 (fr) * 2009-12-16 2011-06-22 Intec Corporation Plaque de tête de verrouillage pour arçon de selle réglable
DE202010010215U1 (de) * 2010-07-13 2011-11-09 Hkm Sports Equipment Gmbh Reitsattel mit veränderlicher Kopfweite
US8230666B2 (en) 2009-03-16 2012-07-31 Intec Corporation Locking headplate for adjustable saddle tree
US8899004B2 (en) 2009-03-16 2014-12-02 Intec Corporation Locking headplate for adjustable saddle tree

Citations (2)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR13890E (fr) * 1906-12-10 1911-07-25 Karl Franz Schaller Bat
WO2002070400A2 (fr) * 2001-03-03 2002-09-12 Quay Equestrian Limited Ameliorations apportees a des selles de cheval

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR13890E (fr) * 1906-12-10 1911-07-25 Karl Franz Schaller Bat
WO2002070400A2 (fr) * 2001-03-03 2002-09-12 Quay Equestrian Limited Ameliorations apportees a des selles de cheval

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2008030103A1 (fr) * 2006-09-05 2008-03-13 Equine Fusion As Selle pour l'équitation ou le transport d'une charge
US8261520B2 (en) 2006-09-05 2012-09-11 Equine Fusion As Saddle for riding or carrying a load
US8230666B2 (en) 2009-03-16 2012-07-31 Intec Corporation Locking headplate for adjustable saddle tree
US8899004B2 (en) 2009-03-16 2014-12-02 Intec Corporation Locking headplate for adjustable saddle tree
EP2336080A1 (fr) * 2009-12-16 2011-06-22 Intec Corporation Plaque de tête de verrouillage pour arçon de selle réglable
DE202010010215U1 (de) * 2010-07-13 2011-11-09 Hkm Sports Equipment Gmbh Reitsattel mit veränderlicher Kopfweite

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