JP2006233412A - Protector for cycling pants - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a protector (3) for cycling pants (1), preventing unstable contact with a saddle based on an anatomical viewpoint. <P>SOLUTION: The protector has a pair of pad members (4) each of which has a periphery region thicker than the center region. The periphery region is suitable for positioning at the periphery position centering the ischial tuberosity. The protector is arranged so as to sufficiently leave the surface at which the pad member is absent for good sweating. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a protective device for cycling pants, a cycling pant having such a protective device, and a pad member for the protective device.

  In this specification and claims, the term “cycling pants” refers to any garment such as shorts, long pants, bibs, and tights for bicycles, exercise bikes, and gym spinning machines. Is meant.

  In the present specification and claims, the term “seat pad” means an insert or reinforcement that extends around the crotch of the pants. The shape of the seat pad is approximately a pear or double lobe shape.

  Bicycle seating faces both in the direction transverse to the bike midline and in the direction parallel to the bike midline in order to reduce the weight and lateral dimensions of the bike and, in particular, to allow pedaling by the legs. Must be kept small. Therefore, the saddle of the bicycle basically has a shape of a thin isosceles triangle in a plan view.

  Impact, vibration and rocking caused by contact with the saddle, friction with the saddle caused by the movement of the legs when pedaling and local overheating, and ground irregularities, or in the event of a falling car, in particular Various problems and inconveniences are caused when the bicycle is used for a long time or for competition. Unfortunately, problems such as blisters, sores, inflammation, ulcers, octopus, trauma and microtrauma, and bruises and wounds generally exist at both skin and muscle levels, and even blood circulation There are even problems with the prostate gland.

  In order to protect the body areas with such problems, cycling pants have materials with suitable properties, i.e. soft and hygienic, resistant to skin pH and breathable. It is foreseen to wear a seat pad made of a material that is non-allergenic, antibacterial, stretchable, and temperature-adjustable.

  Among the materials widely used for seat pads, natural or synthetic fabrics, meshes, knitted fabrics, microfibers, or animal skins can be exemplified.

  In recent seat pads, the above materials exist in a two-layer structure in combination with a pad member.

  In known seat pads, the pad member is substantially uniform in size and shape so as to be located between the bicycle rider and the entire bicycle saddle.

  Foam pad members such as polyesters such as PVC, polyurethane and MTP (Mortoprene) are also known.

For example, a pad member in which a bag formed between two impermeable layers of a seat pad by heat sealing, for example, fluid such as silicon, oil, and a mixture thereof is fluidly filled is also disclosed in, for example, Patent Literature Known from 1.
U.S. Pat.No. 4,945,571

  The shorts for cycling of such a literature increase the contact area by accompanying the movement of the legs when pedaling, and absorb not only the force perpendicular to the contact surface of the bicycle rider but also the shear stress well. .

  Applicants have found that at the point where the bicycle rider seated in the saddle applies the greatest pressure, i.e., at the sciatic bone, the main type of pad member of the known seat pad is compressed more and results in a reduced thickness. In addition to reducing the protective function, it has been found that there are more disadvantages resulting in greater reaction pressure. In addition, the concentration of pressure below the sciatica causes instability of the bicycle ride, resulting in reduced performance.

  The flowable pad member, due to its very nature, tends to flow away from the point where the pressure from the body is maximum and expands in the rest. As a result, in this case too, on the one hand, the abutment changes and as a result the balance is lost, and on the other hand, the thickness decreases at the point where the pressure is maximum, resulting in a reduced protective function.

  The fact that known padded seat pads have poor performance is also evident from the fact that thin pad members are often preferred at the competition level to increase adhesion to the saddle and balance on the saddle. However, a thin pad member provides as little protection against the above disadvantages.

  The technical problem underlying the present invention is to provide a protective device for cycling pants that provides good support and protection of the human body while maintaining good adhesion and balance with the bicycle saddle.

  According to the present invention, the present invention provides a protective device that stands in an anatomical perspective taking into account the part of the human body that actually makes contact, so as to prevent the occurrence of unstable contact with the saddle. Is solved.

  In such a manner, the surface without the pad member is also sufficiently left for good ventilation.

  The first configuration of the present invention includes a pair of pad members, each of the pad members having a peripheral region having a thickness larger than that of the central region, and the peripheral region is a sciatic tubercle The present invention relates to a protective device for cycling pants characterized by being suitable for being located around (ischiatic tuberosity).

  In the sitting position, the skeleton is supported by the sciatic bone. When the seating surface is sufficiently large, such as a chair, the human body is supported by a much larger spread than the spread of the gluteal muscles. Thus, weight is not supported by the sciatic tuberosity (only) but by its surroundings. A great deal of stability is provided in the abutment and further protection of the thin layer of skin of the sciatic nodule.

  On the other hand, the human body, like a bicycle saddle, is not suitable for sitting on a limited surface. According to the specific configuration of the protective device according to the present invention, the pad member adapts to the convex shape of the gluteal muscle in the region of the sciatic bone, so that the natural seating state is restored and compared with the flat pad member. The contact surface is increased, thus improving the bicycle riding balance in the sitting position.

  In one embodiment, each pad member comprises only one donut-shaped member, in other words, the central region is hollow. This embodiment is very concise and allows for significant ventilation, thus reducing problems arising from excessive sweating.

  However, preferably, the material of each pad member is also present in the central region.

  In the first modification, the peripheral region of each pad member is more flexible than the central region and can be deformed. In this way, the protective device resembles the muscle-fat mass of the sciatic nodule gluteal muscle, thus providing a highly anatomical contact.

  In the second variant, the flexibility of the central region and the peripheral region is selected so that the reaction pressure applied to the bicycle ride is approximately the same throughout the extent of the pad member. In this manner, a uniform distribution of bicycle rider weight is provided over the entire area of the pad member.

  Finally, in the third variant, the peripheral area of each pad member is less flexible and deformable than the central area, thus ensuring that more of the weight of the bicycle rider is in such peripheral area. Can be relaxed.

  The difference in flexibility between the peripheral region and the central region can be achieved by using air or gas injection at different pressures while keeping the thickness of the peripheral and central regions the same, or using different materials It can also be achieved by combining the difference in thickness and the difference in pressure of air or gas, or it can be achieved by combining the difference in thickness and the difference in material.

  Conveniently, each pad member is provided with a vent passage.

  Conveniently, the proximal surface of each pad member has a concave envelope contour to match the convex shape of the gluteal muscles of the ischia and surrounding areas, and is flat. Compared to the pad member having the near surface, the contact surface with the bicycle rider is increased to improve the balance of the bicycle rider in the sitting position.

  In this specification and claims, the expressions near side and far side, respectively, are used in a broad sense with respect to protective equipment, such as the surface facing the human body when the bicycle rider is seated, and the bicycle side. Each indicates the outer surface facing the saddle.

  The distal surface of each pad member may have a concave envelope profile, a flat envelope profile, in a manner that increases the contact surface with the saddle, or You may have the outline of the convex envelope which has a larger curvature radius than the surface of a near side.

  In a particularly preferred manner, each pad member has a concentric configuration, and the concentric ring of the configuration has a thickness that decreases toward the center.

  This concentric configuration of the rings gives each pad member a concave overall shape that is well suited to support the ischia in a manner similar to the gluteal muscle.

  In one embodiment, each concentric ring is composed of only one donut-shaped member.

  The ventilation path has at least one hollow passage in at least one donut-shaped member, and preferably has at least four evenly distributed through passages.

  Alternatively or in addition, the donut-shaped members are arranged with a ventilation gap between adjacent concentric rings that can be connected by crosspieces.

  In another embodiment, at least one concentric ring located in the middle has a plurality of donut-shaped members circumscribing each other.

  Therefore, the ventilation path is composed of gaps between various donut-shaped members, and therefore it is not always necessary to provide the ventilation path, but it may be provided.

  Each pad member is fabricated from a flexible, impermeable material in at least one bag or fluid circuit shape and filled with a gas, liquid, or gel.

  Conveniently, the at least one bag is provided with an injection valve that can be removably connected to a small inflator. By providing this, the bicycle rider can control the pressure of the pad member based on his own body structure, and depending on whether he is an amateur or a professional, the amateur gives priority to comfort, In the professional, the pressure of the pad member can be controlled to give priority to the adhesion to the saddle.

  When a plurality of donut-shaped members form each pad member, a bag composed of donut-shaped members of at least two concentric rings adjacent to each other is communicated, and a liquid between one concentric ring and the other concentric ring; The passage of gas, or gel, can allow a higher degree of comfort for the individual bicycle rider's body.

  Conveniently, in a pad member from which at least two separate bags are made, one constitutes the peripheral region, one forms the central region, each having a respective injection valve. In this manner, the peripheral and central regions of the pad member can be independently inflated or deflated to be optimally shaped for an individual bicycle ride.

  Even in the process of inflating the corresponding bags of the two pad members provided on the pair of pants, they can be connected to one in order to balance the pressure of the protective equipment.

  Alternatively, each pad member can be made from a foam material, preferably a polyester known as maltoprene or MTP.

The density of this material may be in the range between about 180 g / m ² and about 400 g / m ² .

  Each pad member has a dimension of about 4 to 10 cm, more preferably about 6 cm in the lateral direction.

  In various embodiments, the thickness of each pad member ranges from about 10 mm in the peripheral region to about 4 mm in the central region.

  Each pad member is substantially circular.

  Alternatively, each pad member may be elongated, for example, approximately oval, with the larger dimension being substantially parallel.

  Preferably, the protector according to the present invention has a third pad member disposed centrally and forwardly with respect to the pair of pad members in order to provide protection for the genital area of the bicycle rider.

  Preferably, the third pad member is more flexible than the two pairs of pad members.

  This third pad member also has a concave overall shape and differentiated flexibility.

  Conveniently, the peripheral areas of these three pad members meet.

  The various pad members of the protector can be directly combined with the cycling pants.

  Preferably, the protective device according to the present invention has at least one of a near-side seat pad layer and a far-side seat pad layer, which are combined.

  Conveniently, said at least one seat pad layer is soft, hygienic, resistant to skin pH, breathable, non-allergenic, antibacterial, and Made of materials that are / and temperature adjustable.

  For example, the at least one seat pad layer can be made from natural or synthetic fabric, mesh, knitted fabric, microfiber, or animal skin.

  The two pad members are arranged at an interaxis of 8 cm, 10 cm, or 6 cm for men, women, and children, respectively. Such a dimension represents the average value of the spacing between the sciatic nodules of men, women and children.

  According to an advantageous aspect of the present invention, the distance between the axes of the two pad members can be adjusted to suit an individual bicycle ride.

  In one embodiment, an adjustable interaxial distance can be achieved by resiliently attaching each pad member to the at least one seat pad layer or cycling pants.

  In other embodiments, the adjustable inter-axis distance can be realized by a pair of pockets formed respectively between the far side seat pad layer and the near side seat pad layer or in the cycling pants, and has a gap. In order to accommodate the pad member, each pocket has a size larger than the pad member. By providing a pocket that is larger than the pad member, the pad member can be moved to be located on the sciatic bone of an individual bicycle rider. Once correctly positioned, their position can be fixed, for example by sewing.

  In another embodiment, there is friction between two elongated plates made of semi-rigid material and having knurled slots and overlapping knurled slots. The adjustment of the inter-axis distance is realized by a device having a pin having a disk-like head that is movable while being held. The pin having a disk-shaped head may or may not be fixed to the pants or the at least one seat pad layer.

  Preferably, the two elongate plates extend from the two pad members in a substantially radial direction so as to be gathered at one point and have a bent portion, and two portions that overlap with each other are formed. A knurled slot is provided at the site. In this way, a pin having a disk-shaped head can be located in a region of the pant that does not contact the saddle, such as approximately the waist height.

  The 2nd structure of this invention is related with the cycling underpants which have said protective device.

  The 3rd structure of this invention is related with the pad member for said protector.

  Next, the features and advantages of the present invention will be described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings. However, these are merely examples and do not limit the present invention.

  The cycling pants 1 are shown in FIG. 1 as short pants for illustrative purposes only. This is made of, for example, LYCRA ™ or other elastomer, but includes a seat pad 2 and a protector 3 having two separate pad members 4 combined with the seat pad 2.

  As can be seen more clearly in FIG. 2, the seat pad 2 is applied to the inside of the pants 1 and forms a reinforcement that extends around the crotch 5 of the pants 1 and is generally in the shape of two pears or ear lobes.

  As an alternative to the arrangement of FIG. 2, the seat pad 2 may be applied to the outside of the pants 1, or an insert into the material of the pants 1, i.e. in other words the material of the pants 1. However, it may have a hole having a shape that matches the shape of the seat pad 2.

  The seat pad 2 has an upper layer or a near side layer 6 and a lower layer or a far side layer 7, which are sewn, glued, ultrasonic welded, or high frequency welded along the periphery of the seat pad 2. , Joined to the pants 1.

  However, the seat pad 2 may have only one of the near side layer 6 and the far side layer 7.

  Further, the seat pad 2 may not be present, and the pad member 4 may be closed in two, for example, by sewing, bonding, ultrasonic welding, or high frequency welding, or as shown in FIG. By making the pocket, it can be directly combined with the material of the pants 1.

  The seat pad 2 is a material with suitable properties to protect the body area affected by the various problems mentioned above, ie, stretchable, flexible, hygienic and against the skin pH. Made of materials that are resistant, breathable, non-allergenic, antibacterial, and / or temperature-controllable.

  Suitable materials include natural or synthetic fabrics, meshes, knitted fabrics, microfibers, or animal skins.

  The two pad members 4 are circular and have a diameter of about 6 cm, and are arranged with an interaxial distance of 8 cm, 10 cm or 6 cm, respectively, in the men's, women's and children's pants 1.

  The outer diameter of the pad member 4 may be smaller or larger than 6 cm, may be a maximum of about 8 cm for men, a maximum of about 10 cm for women, and a maximum of about 4 cm for children. .

  Therefore, the spread of the pad member 4 of the protector 3 is much narrower than the entire spread of the seat pad 2, and therefore the seat pad 2 is suitable for sweating because it leaves a wide surface without the pad member, and the saddle. Improves adhesion to the saddle and balance on the saddle.

  As an alternative, each pad member 4 may be elongated, for example, generally oval, and the longer dimension is substantially parallel, i.e. it extends in the direction of the crotch 5 of the pants 1.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pad member 4 of the protector 3 is disposed at the position of the sciatic nodule T of the bicycle rider. In other words, the pad member 4 is disposed at the actual contact point of the skeleton with respect to the saddle S. Yes.

  Each pad member 4 can be made of a foam material such as PVC, polyurethane, polyester such as MTP (Mortoprene), and the like.

  Alternatively, each pad member 4 is composed of a gas, liquid or gel, such as water, silicone, oil and mixtures thereof, which can flow in an impermeable and deformable housing or bag made from PVC, for example. May be.

  4-6 has shown 1st Embodiment of the pad member 4 of the protector 3 by this invention.

  The pad member 4 has four donut-shaped members 8 to 11 arranged concentrically. The diameter of the cross section of the donut-shaped members 8 to 11 is reduced from the outermost donut-shaped member 8 to the innermost donut-shaped member 11.

  The donut-shaped members 8 to 11 are asymmetrically arranged with respect to the median surface of the pad member 4 so that the surface 12 on the near side of the pad member 4 has a concave envelope contour.

  Such a concave shape of the pad member 4 is adapted to the convex shape of the gluteal muscle in the region of the sciatic tuberosity, and therefore has a contact surface with a bicycle rider as compared with a pad member having a flat surface on the near side. Increase the size and improve the balance of bicycle riding in the sitting position.

  In order to bring about necessary sweating, the donut-shaped members 8 to 11 are provided with a plurality of through passages 13.

  In order to provide the necessary ventilation, in place of or in addition to the through-passage 13, the donut-shaped members 8 to 11 are arranged with a gap between adjacent pairs of donut-shaped members, It is also possible to connect.

  In FIG. 6, the contour of the envelope of the distal surface 14 of the pad member 4 is convex according to a larger radius of curvature than the recess of the proximal surface 12, so that the entire pad member 4 is the aforementioned anatomy. It has a shape that stands out from the perspective.

  According to a variant of the pad member 4, in order to increase the contact surface with the saddle S, the donut-shaped members 8-11 are arranged to produce a substantially flat distal surface 14 (FIG. 7) or even concave. It is arranged to produce a certain far surface 14 (FIG. 8).

  If the pad member 4 is of a non-permeable housing or bag type in which the through passage 13 is omitted, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the pressure of the pad member 4 is adjusted to the requirements of the individual bicycle rider. A valve 15 can be provided that can be removably connected to a small inflator P so that it can be adjusted based on the specific body structure and amateur or professional of the bicycle rider.

  More specifically, the inside of the pad member 4 is divided into two, an outer bag composed of two outer donut-shaped members 8 and 9 and an inner bag composed of the second donut-shaped member 10 from the last. Divided, each circuit is provided with a respective valve 15. On the other hand, the inner donut-shaped member 11 has no valve because of its small size.

  The pad member 4 may be divided into three or more bags or fluid paths to contain liquid, gas or gel, or only one bag may be provided. The corresponding bags of the two pad members 4 may be connected to make the expansion symmetrical (for example, see FIG. 19 described later).

  A small tube (not shown) may be provided to move the associated valve 15 from the donut member 10 to the peripheral region of the pad member 4.

  In the first problem solution, the pressure may be the same for all donut-shaped members 8-11. By doing so, the reaction pressure applied by the donut-shaped members 8 to 11 is an inverse function of the diameter of the cross-section of the donut-shaped member itself, so that the peripheral region of the pad member 4 is more flexible than the central region. However, it is more deformable and it resembles the muscle-fat mass of the sciatic tubericular gluteal muscle, providing a highly ergonomic support.

  In the second solution, the pressure of the doughnut-shaped members 8 to 11 is adjusted so that the reaction pressure applied by the donut-shaped members 8 to 11 is substantially the same for the entire expansion of the pad member 4. can do. In this way, a uniform distribution of the weight of the bicycle rider can be obtained in the entire region of the pad member 4.

  Finally, in the third problem solution, the reaction pressure applied by the donut-shaped members 8 to 11 itself is larger in the peripheral area of the pad member 4 than in the central area, and therefore harder in the peripheral area. The pressure on the donut-shaped members 8-11 can be adjusted so that the weight of a larger bicycle ride can be relaxed in just such a peripheral region.

  By making it possible to change the pressure of the pad member 4 uniformly or independently in the peripheral region and the central region of the pad member 4, the pad member 4 itself can be adjusted according to the needs of individual bicycle riders.

  The pad member 4 according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 also has concentric doughnut-shaped members 16 to 23. More specifically, the outer donut-shaped member 16, the inner donut-shaped member 23, and the outer There are six donut-shaped members 17 to 22 arranged in a ring shape between the inner donut-shaped member 16 and the inner donut-shaped member 23.

  Also in this case, the diameters of the cross-sections of the donut-shaped members 16, 17 to 22 and 23 are such that the surface 12 on the near side of the pad member 4 has a concave envelope contour and the surface 14 on the far side is convex ( FIG. 13) or has been chosen to be flat or concave in a manner similar to FIGS.

  In the embodiment of FIGS. 11-13, the donut-shaped members 17-22 and 23 have the same cross-sectional diameter, although the inner concentric ring donut-shaped member 23 may have a smaller cross-sectional diameter. Good.

  Again, if the thickness of the peripheral region is greater than the central region of the pad member 4, the peripheral region is more flexible if the pressure and material are the same, and Similar to muscle-fat mass.

  The necessary sweating is provided by the hollow space inside each donut member 16-23, and by the generally triangular space formed between the three concentric ring donut members 16, 17-22, and 23. Brought about.

  Also, in the case of the embodiment of FIGS. 11 to 13, a through passage can be provided in order to further improve the air permeability of the pad member 4.

  Also in the case of the embodiments of FIGS. 11 to 13, when the pad member 4 is of a type having liquid, gas or gel, one or more bags can be provided, and each is provided with a pressure adjusting valve. It is possible to connect several internal spaces of the doughnut-shaped members 16-23.

  The pad member 4 according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 14 to 15 also has the donut-shaped members 24 to 42 arranged concentrically. More specifically, the outer donut-shaped members 24 and 10 are arranged from the outside to the inside. A concentric ring composed of one donut-shaped member 25-34 (the donut-shaped members 27 and 28 are omitted in FIG. 14), a concentric ring composed of five donut-shaped members 35-39, And three concentric rings composed of three donut-shaped members 40-42.

  The diameters of the cross-sections of the donut-shaped members of these various concentric rings are reduced from the outside to the inside so that the proximal surface 12 of the pad member 4 has a concave envelope profile.

  In FIG. 15, the distal surface 14 has a flat envelope contour, so the thickness of the peripheral region is greater than the central region of the pad member 4 so that the pressure and material are the same. For example, the surrounding area is more flexible.

  However, also in the embodiment of FIG. 14, the contour of the envelope of the far-side surface 14 may be convex or concave with a larger radius of curvature than the near-side surface 12.

  The necessary sweating is provided by the hollow space inside each donut member 25-42 and is formed between the four concentric ring donut members 24, 25-34, 35-39, and 40-42. Is brought about by an almost triangular space.

  In the case of the embodiments of FIGS. 14 to 15, in order to further improve the air permeability of the pad member 4, a through passage can be considered (only for the outer donut-shaped member 24).

  Also in the case of the embodiments of FIGS. 14 to 15, when the pad member 4 is a non-permeable bag type, one or more fluid paths each having an injection valve can be provided.

  The number of donut-shaped members shown in the various illustrated embodiments already described should be understood as an example only, and the number of concentric rings may be smaller or larger, each concentric. The number of donut-shaped members of the ring may be smaller or larger.

  A single donut-shaped member having a diameter corresponding to the outer donut-shaped member 8, 16 or 24 and having the same or smaller cross-sectional diameter likewise fulfills the purpose of the protective device 3 according to the invention, Should be understood.

  Further, each pad member 4 according to the present invention is composed of one part 43 made of foam material or a large number of concentric parts such as polyester known by the abbreviation MTP as shown in FIGS. Or it may consist of a single bag filled with liquid, gas or gel.

  Necessary sweating is provided by the plurality of through passages 13.

  In either of the illustrated embodiments, it is advantageous if the proximal surface 12 is concave so that the desired thickness decreases from the peripheral region toward the central region, while the distal surface 14 In FIG. 17, it is flat, and in FIG. 17, it is convex with a radius of curvature larger than that of the surface 12 on the near side.

  The far surface 14 may be concave in the same manner as the embodiment of FIG.

  Obviously, in the variously illustrated pad members 4, the number and arrangement of the through passages 13 are shown by way of example only.

  FIG. 18 shows a seat pad 2 with a protector 3, in which a protector 3, in addition to a pair of pad members 4, is suitable for providing adequate protection to the genital area of a bicycle rider. The member 44 is arranged in the center and in front of the pad member 4.

  Each of the pad members 4 and 44 may be any one of the previously described embodiments and variations, but here is shown by way of example only with a concentric donut member.

  Preferably, the third pad member 44 is more flexible than the two pad members 4.

  FIG. 19 shows a modified example of the protector 3 of FIG. 18, and the peripheral areas of the three pad members 4 and 44 merge.

  In FIG. 19, the protective device 3 is a gas type or a pneumatic type, and the three peripheral regions of the three pad members 4 and 44 form a single bag, and this bag is detachably connected to a small air bag P. A possible injection valve 15 is provided.

  Although not shown, the central region of the pad member 4 (and possibly the pad member 44) can also be provided with an infusion valve for each bag formed therein.

  The third pad member 44 of the embodiment of FIGS. 18 and 19 can also have a concave overall shape and differentiated flexibility, as already described with respect to the pad member 4.

  Furthermore, it goes without saying that the protective device 3 of FIGS. 18 and 19 can be directly combined with the cycling pants 1 without providing the seat pad layers 6 and 7.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, it is clear that even in such a protective device 3, an appropriate number of through passages are provided for perspiration.

  FIG. 20 shows a device 45 for adjusting the interaxial distance between the two pad members 4 to fit an individual bicycle ride. Such adjustment device 45 is made of a semi-rigid material and moves between two elongated plates 46 with knurled slots 47 and overlapping knurled slots 47 with friction. It has a pin with a disk-shaped head 48. The pin having the disk-shaped head portion 48 may or may not be fixed to the pants 1 or the seat pad 2.

  More specifically, the two elongated plates extend from the pad member 4 in a substantially radial direction so as to be gathered at one point and have a bent portion 49, and two portions that overlap with each other are formed by the bent portion 49. A notched slot 47 is provided at this portion. In this way, the pin with the disc-shaped head 48 can be located in a region that does not contact the saddle of the pant 1, such as approximately the waist height.

  In various embodiments, the thickness of the pad member 4 ranges from about 10 mm in the peripheral region to about 4 mm in the central region.

In the case of foam embodiments, such as the polyester known by the abbreviation MTP, the density is given by the effect of a smaller reaction pressure in the abutment region or the effect of a larger reaction pressure. It may vary from about 180 g / m ² to about 400 g / m ² .

  As an alternative to the adjustment device shown in FIG. 20, the interaxial distance between the pad members 4 can be adjustable by elastically fixing the pad member 4 to the seat pad 2 or the pants 1, or As shown in FIG. 21, the seat pad 2 or the pants 1 can be adjusted by providing two pockets 50 having larger dimensions.

  Since the surface on the near side of the pad member 4 has a concave configuration, the center of the pad member 4 is automatically positioned below the sciatic nodule when the pants 1 are worn.

  It is clear that the invention can be applied not only to bicycles but also to exercise bikes and gym spinning machines.

  The difference in flexibility between the peripheral region and the central region of each pad member 4 can be achieved by injecting air or gas at different pressures even if the peripheral region has the same thickness as the central region. Or by using different materials.

  For example, in the embodiment of FIGS. 4 and 9, the donut-shaped members 8-11 may be kept at the same diameter but at different pressures, or in the embodiment of FIGS. One part 43 may be replaced by a central core and a surrounding ring made of two different materials.

  Further, the difference in flexibility between the peripheral region and the central region may be achieved by a combination of thickness difference and air or gas pressure difference, a combination of thickness difference and material difference. May be achieved.

It is a side view which shows the cycling pants by this invention. It is an exploded view which shows 1 part of the underpants of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the underpants of FIG. 1 at the time of use. It is a perspective view which shows 1st Embodiment of the pad member of the protector by this invention. It is a top view which shows 1st Embodiment of the pad member of the protector by this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows 1st Embodiment of the pad member of the protector by this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the modification of embodiment of FIGS. It is sectional drawing which shows the modification of embodiment of FIGS. It is a perspective view which shows the further modification of embodiment of FIGS. It is sectional drawing which shows the further modification of embodiment of FIGS. It is a perspective view which shows 2nd Embodiment of the pad member of the protector by this invention. It is a top view which shows 2nd Embodiment of the pad member of the protector by this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows 2nd Embodiment of the pad member of the protector by this invention. It is a perspective view which shows 3rd Embodiment of the pad member of the protector by this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows 3rd Embodiment of the pad member of the protector by this invention. It is a perspective view which shows other embodiment of the pad member of the protector by this invention. It is a perspective view which shows other embodiment of the pad member of the protector by this invention. It is a top view which shows embodiment of the protector by this invention which has a 3rd pad member. It is a top view which shows other embodiment of the protector by this invention which has a 3rd pad member. It is a top view which shows embodiment for enabling adjustment of the center distance of the two pad members of the protector by this invention. It is a rear view which shows embodiment for enabling adjustment of the center distance of the two pad members of the protector by this invention.

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3 Protective equipment 4 Putting member T Sciatic tuberosity

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  A pair of pad members (4), each of the pad members (4) having a peripheral region that is thicker than the central region, the peripheral region comprising a sciatic nodule (T) A protective device (3) for cycling pants, characterized in that it is suitable for being located around the center of the body.   The protector (3) according to claim 1, characterized in that the peripheral area of each pad member (4) is more flexible than the central area.   The protector (3) according to claim 1, characterized in that in each pad member (4), the peripheral region is less flexible than the central region.   The protective device (3) according to claim 1, characterized in that in each pad member (4), the peripheral region and the central region are equally flexible.   The protective device (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein each pad member (4) has a peripheral region and a central region filled with air or gas having different pressures.   The protector (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein each pad member (4) is filled with a different material in a peripheral region and a central region.   The protective device (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a ventilation passage (13) is formed in each pad member (4).   The protector (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the near-side surface (12) of each pad member (4) has a contour of a concave envelope.   In any one of claims 1-8, the far side surface (14) of each pad member (4) is selected from concave, flat and convex having a radius of curvature greater than the near side surface (12). A protective device (3) characterized by having an envelope contour.   In any one of Claims 1-9, each pad member (4) has a concentric structure, The thickness of the concentric ring of the said structure becomes small toward the center, It is characterized by the above-mentioned. Protective equipment (3).   Protective device (3) according to claim 10, characterized in that each concentric ring consists of only one donut-shaped member (8-11).   The protective device according to claim 10, wherein at least one concentric ring located in the middle includes a plurality of donut-shaped members (17-22, 25-34, 35-39, 40-42) circumscribing each other. (3).   Each pad member (4) according to any one of claims 1 to 12 is made from a flexible, impermeable material in the form of at least one bag and is selected from gas, liquid or gel. Protective device (3), characterized in that it is filled with a flowable material.   14. The protective device (3) according to claim 13, wherein the at least one bag is provided with an injection valve (15).   The protector (3) according to any one of claims 13 to 14, wherein a bag composed of concentric rings of at least two adjacent donut-shaped members is in communication.   16. A pad according to any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein each pad member (4) is made with at least two separate bags (8-9, 10), one of which constitutes a peripheral region and one of which is a central region. The protective device (3) characterized by forming.   The protector (3) according to claim 16, wherein the corresponding bags of the two pad members (4) are connected to each other.   Protective device (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that each pad member (4) is made of a foam material. 19. The protective device (3) according to claim 18, wherein the density of the material is in the range between about 180 g / m < ² > and about 400 g / m < ² >.   The protective device (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the lateral dimension of each pad member (4) is 4 to 10 cm.   21. A pad according to claim 1, wherein each pad member (4) has a thickness of about 10 mm in the peripheral region and a thickness of about 4 mm in the central region. Protective equipment (3).   The protective device (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein each pad member (4) is substantially circular.   23. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 22, further comprising a third pad member (44) arranged in the center and forward of the pair of pad members (4). Protective equipment (3).   Protective device (3) according to claim 23, characterized in that said third pad member (44) is more flexible than said two pairs of pad members (4).   The protective device (3) according to any one of claims 23 to 24, characterized in that peripheral regions of the three pad members (4, 44) are joined.   The protective device (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 25, further comprising at least one of a near-side seat pad layer (6) and a far-side seat pad layer (7). .   In claim 26, the at least one seat pad layer (6, 7) is flexible, hygienic, resistant to skin pH, breathable, non-allergenic, Protective device (3), characterized in that it is made of a material that is antibacterial and / or temperature controllable.   28. A method according to any one of claims 26 to 27, wherein the at least one seat pad layer (6, 7) is selected from natural fabrics, synthetic fabrics, meshes, knitted fabrics, microfibres or animal skins. Protective equipment (3), characterized in that it is made of a material to be made.   29. Protective device (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 28, wherein the two pad members (4) are arranged at an inter-axis distance selected from 8 cm, 10 cm and 6 cm.   30. A protective device (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 29, characterized in that the distance between the axes of the two pad members (4) is adjustable.   The protector (3) according to claim 30, wherein each pad member (4) is accommodated in a pocket (50) having a larger dimension with a gap.   Device according to claim 30, comprising a device for adjusting the interaxial distance between the pad members (4), said device being made of a semi-rigid material, each having a knurled slot (47). A pin with a disk-like head (48) that moves between the two elongated plates (46) and the overlapping knurled slots (47) with friction. Protective equipment (3).   33. The two elongated plates (46) according to claim 32, wherein the two elongated plates (46) extend from the two pad members (4) so as to be gathered at one point and have a bent portion (49). The protective device (3), wherein two portions which are overlapped by the portion (49) are formed, and a notched slot (47) is provided in the portion.   Cycling pants (1) having the protective equipment (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 33.   Pad member (4) for a protective device (3) according to any one of the preceding claims.

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