GB2184698A - Tilting saddle for bicycle - Google Patents

Abstract

A cycle saddle is mounted on its support at two points only, via two helical springs 10,14 instead of the traditional three. These springs are located on the longitudinal centre of the saddle so that it may tilt laterally. Preferably the rear helical spring comprises a pair of concentric springs mounted via a pair of bars 12 and 13 located on the mountings of the original two rear springs. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Tilting saddle for bicycle Atilting saddle is an alteration to an old type of saddle.

To make oneyou would have to find an old type saddle with three springs on it.

First, you take the two springs off the back. Then find a spring that will fit inside one of them, the same gauge, then you have a double spring No 10. (Figure 1).

Next, you get two steel bars 12 & 13 (Figure 1)4-1/2 x 3/4 x 3/16. Mark one off 1/2 inch from the end, drill a 5/6" hole, put the hole in the baron to one ofthe bolts at the top. Markthe centre of the one on the other side, drill a 5/16" hole, the find the centre between the holes and drill another 5/16/ hole, place it on the other bar No: 13, and drill three holes to match.

Fix the bars and the centre spring together, then fix to saddle as shown on Figure 1.

Then take the front spring off and fit one the same diameter, only two gauges less No: 14. (Figure 2).

Then you will have a saddle thatwill tiltwhen cyclist presses down, and he will then be able to put more pressure on the pedals than hewould own a saddlethatdoes nottilt.

1. Atilting saddle dose fourthings that cant be done with a saddle that dosenttilt I When the cyclest is going up hills oragainstthe wind, he can tiltthe saddle with his seat as he presses on pedals this will give him more power than pedaling around with his legs, when he gets to bottem he can repeatthe proess on the other side he can keep it up as long as hewantto, it is lesstiring than pedlin around with the legs.

2. Atilting saddle helps to eliminate saddle sor- eness. When a cyclest rides on a fixed saddle there is movement between the riders seat and the saddle seat this in time causes soreness; with the tilting saddle there isent any movement, the seat of the saddle will move with the cyclest seat.

3. When the cyclest has to stop he can tiltthe saddlethiswill enable him to put his foot on the road and stay reasonable upright, saves getting on and off.

4. Atilting saddle gives a comfortable ride, it springs up and down and sideways as well, when cruiseing it is as steady as fixed saddle.

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Claims (4)

**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Tilting saddle for bicycle Atilting saddle is an alteration to an old type of saddle. To make oneyou would have to find an old type saddle with three springs on it. First, you take the two springs off the back. Then find a spring that will fit inside one of them, the same gauge, then you have a double spring No 10. (Figure 1). Next, you get two steel bars 12 & 13 (Figure 1)4-1/2 x 3/4 x 3/16. Mark one off 1/2 inch from the end, drill a 5/6" hole, put the hole in the baron to one ofthe bolts at the top. Markthe centre of the one on the other side, drill a 5/16" hole, the find the centre between the holes and drill another 5/16/ hole, place it on the other bar No: 13, and drill three holes to match. Fix the bars and the centre spring together, then fix to saddle as shown on Figure 1. Then take the front spring off and fit one the same diameter, only two gauges less No: 14. (Figure 2). Then you will have a saddle thatwill tiltwhen cyclist presses down, and he will then be able to put more pressure on the pedals than hewould own a saddlethatdoes nottilt. CLAIMS

1. Atilting saddle dose fourthings that cant be done with a saddle that dosenttilt I When the cyclest is going up hills oragainstthe wind, he can tiltthe saddle with his seat as he presses on pedals this will give him more power than pedaling around with his legs, when he gets to bottem he can repeatthe proess on the other side he can keep it up as long as hewantto, it is lesstiring than pedlin around with the legs.

2. Atilting saddle helps to eliminate saddle sor- eness. When a cyclest rides on a fixed saddle there is movement between the riders seat and the saddle seat this in time causes soreness; with the tilting saddle there isent any movement, the seat of the saddle will move with the cyclest seat.

3. When the cyclest has to stop he can tiltthe saddlethiswill enable him to put his foot on the road and stay reasonable upright, saves getting on and off.

4. Atilting saddle gives a comfortable ride, it springs up and down and sideways as well, when cruiseing it is as steady as fixed saddle.