WO2007034422A1 - Saddle with quick-connection means to attach bicycle accessories - Google Patents
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- WO2007034422A1 WO2007034422A1 PCT/IB2006/053391 IB2006053391W WO2007034422A1 WO 2007034422 A1 WO2007034422 A1 WO 2007034422A1 IB 2006053391 W IB2006053391 W IB 2006053391W WO 2007034422 A1 WO2007034422 A1 WO 2007034422A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- B62J1/00—Saddles or other seats for cycles; Arrangement thereof; Component parts
- B62J1/08—Frames for saddles; Connections between saddle frames and seat pillars; Seat pillars
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- B62J9/00—Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags
- B62J9/20—Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories
- B62J9/26—Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories to the saddle, e.g. saddle bags
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- the present invention generally finds application in the field of sport and leisure accessories, and particularly relates to a multifunction saddle structure.
- the object of this invention is to overcome the above drawbacks, by providing a saddle structure that achieves high efficiency, is relatively cost-effective and has a relatively simple construction.
- a particular object is to provide a saddle structure that ensures a quick and firm connection/removal of the accessory to be carried to/from the saddle, while allowing a comfortable and safe grasp of the saddle, for easier lifting and handling of the bicycle on which the saddle is fitted.
- Another object of the invention is to provide a structure that does not limit the adjustment of saddle's sliding parts, such as the seat post or the rails.
- a further object is to provide a structure having minimum space requirements.
- a multifunction saddle structure as defined in claim 1 , which has a tapered front portion and a widened rear portion, quick-connection means being provided at said rear portion for connection of bicycle accessories.
- the structure at its rear portion has an ergonomically shaped peripheral edge, which is at least partly beveled and rounded and has no sharp edges. Furthermore, the quick-connection means are located along said shaped edge.
- the structure of the invention can define a comfortable and safe grip portion for the user to lift and handle the bicycle, while ensuring quick and firm connection/removal of the accessory to be carried to/from the saddle.
- the shaped edge may also be at least partly inwardly and downwardly inclined, to define a grip portion substantially complementary to the palm of a user's hand.
- the quick-connection means may be located in the center portion of the shaped edge, so that connection/removal of accessories to/from the bicycle is greatly facilitated and simplified.
- the quick-connection means may have at least one male or female member on the shaped edge, preferably but without limitation integral and monolithic therewith, to be coupled to a corresponding female or male member associated to one or more accessories.
- the shaped edge may be integral and monolithic with the saddle.
- it may be defined by a profile made of a rigid or semi-rigid material, to be attached to the saddle by screw and/or snap fit means.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a saddle structure according to the invention
- FIG. 2 is a partly exploded view of a particular embodiment of the structure according to the invention.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a detail of FIG. 2;
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the structure of Fig. 1 , as taken along a plane IV-IV.
- the saddle structure of the invention is of the type that can be classically anchored to a bicycle frame, not depicted as being per se known.
- the structure generally includes a widened rear portion 2, which is designed to receive a seated user, and a tapered front portion 3, as shown in FIG. 1.
- Quick- connection means are provided at the rear portion of the saddle 2 for connection of any accessory indicated A, which may be a signal light, a reflector or a tool kit, as shown.
- a peculiar feature of this invention is that, at the rear portion 2, the saddle has an ergonomically shaped peripheral edge 5, which is at least partly beveled and rounded, with no sharp edges, to define a comfortable and safe grip portion for a user to allow lifting and handling of the bicycle.
- the quick-connection means generally designated by numeral 4, are located along the edge 5, to facilitate quick-connectionion/removal of the accessory A to/from the saddle.
- An ergonomic and firm grasp is further ensured by forming the edge 5 with an at least partially inwardly and downwardly inclination.
- the means 4 near the center portion M of the edge 5 include a male member 6 connected to the accessory A and a female member 7 integral and monolithic with the edge 5. It shall be understood that the members 6 and 7 may also be placed on the edge 5 and the accessory A respectively, and the member on the edge 5 may also be non monolithic therewith, without departure from the scope of the invention.
- the edge 5 is defined by a profile 8 made of a rigid or semi-rigid material, preferably but without limitation of the polymer type, to be attached to the saddle by means of screws 9 to be received in special slots 10. Otherwise, the edge 5 may be monolithic with the saddle, and the screw fastening means 9 may be replaced by or coupled to snap fitting means, without departure from the scope of the invention.
- the profile 8 which has a horseshoe shape, comprises an internal connecting portion 1 1 and an external portion 12, the latter being designed to contact the hand of a user.
- the internal portion has a longitudinal recess 13 which is designed to be coupled to a corresponding projection 14 at the rear portion 2 of the saddle.
- the external portion 12 has rounded and/or tapered connecting edges 15, 15', 15" for preventing any accidental injury to a user.
- the quick-connection means 4 may be formed as taught by the above mentioned international patent application PCT/IB2005/000753.
- the female member 7 is defined by a slot in a recess 16 of the profile 8, whereas the male member 6 has an elongate extension 17 which is slideably engaged and snap fitted therein.
- the recess 16 has suitably shaped guide surfaces 18, 18'.
- the latter has detent means, generally designated by numerals 19, 19', and preferably comprising a pair of specially shaped receptacles 20, 20', to be engaged by a pair of corresponding guides 21 , 21 ' on the male member 6.
- the structure of the invention fulfills the intended objects and particularly the object of providing a saddle structure that ensures a quick and firm connection/removal of the accessory to be carried to/from the saddle, while allowing a comfortable and safe grasp of the saddle.
- the edge 5 which is shaped in such a manner as to define a comfortable and safe grip portion for a user, and to the provision of the quick-connection means 4 thereon, a multifunction saddle structure is obtained, allowing a comfortable and pleasant use.
- the structure of the invention is susceptible to a number of changes and variants, within the inventive concept disclosed in the appended claims. All the details thereof may be replaced by other technically equivalent parts, and the materials may vary depending on different needs, without departure from the scope of the invention.
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Priority Applications (6)
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US12/067,466 US7625041B2 (en) | 2005-09-20 | 2005-09-20 | Saddle with quick-connection means to attach bicycle accessories |
EP06809350A EP1940676B1 (en) | 2005-09-20 | 2006-09-20 | Saddle with quick-connection means to attach bicycle accessories |
BRPI0617031-5A BRPI0617031A2 (en) | 2005-09-20 | 2006-09-20 | saddle with quick connect means to attach bike accessory |
DE602006008170T DE602006008170D1 (en) | 2005-09-20 | 2006-09-20 | SADDLE WITH QUICK CONNECTOR FOR MOUNTING BICYCLE ACCESSORIES |
JP2008531856A JP2009508756A (en) | 2005-09-20 | 2006-09-20 | Multi-function saddle structure |
AT06809350T ATE437794T1 (en) | 2005-09-20 | 2006-09-20 | SADDLE WITH QUICK CONNECTOR FOR ATTACHING BICYCLE ACCESSORIES |
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IT000242A ITVI20050242A1 (en) | 2005-09-20 | 2005-09-20 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL SADDLE STRUCTURE |
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