CA2796970A1 - Laterally tilting bicycle saddle clamping mechanism - Google Patents
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- CA2796970A1 CA2796970A1 CA 2796970 CA2796970A CA2796970A1 CA 2796970 A1 CA2796970 A1 CA 2796970A1 CA 2796970 CA2796970 CA 2796970 CA 2796970 A CA2796970 A CA 2796970A CA 2796970 A1 CA2796970 A1 CA 2796970A1
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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
- B62J1/00—Saddles or other seats for cycles; Arrangement thereof; Component parts
- B62J1/10—Internal adjustment of saddles
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Description
= CA 02796970 2012-11-26 Laterally Tilting Bicycle Saddle Clamping Mechanism Background ยจ Field The present invention primarily relates to a bicycle saddle clamping mechanism which allows for lateral tilt adjustment of the saddle as it relates to the bicycle frame and seatpost, so that asymmetries in the pelvis, leg-length, or body can be mated accordingly to the surface of the saddle.
Prior Art No saddle clamping mechanism has ever provided a lateral adjustment.
Historically, saddle clamping mechanisms commonly found on bicycle seatposts allow for a fore/aft movement of the saddle on its rails, and an inclination adjustment to the height of the tip of the saddle's nose as it relates to the horizon.
US607651 Jul 13, 1897 Jul 19, 1898 BLOSSOM
US2186483 Dec 31, 1937 Jan 9, 1940 XXXXXXXXX
US3346280 Aug 12, 1965 Oct 10, 1967 ADJUSTABLE
MECHANISM FOR
SECURING AN ARM TO
A POST
US3347572 Nov 2, 1964 Oct 17, 1967 ADJUSTABLE
MECHANISM FOR
SECURING ARMS TO A
POST
US3891333 Jan 17, 1974 Jun 4, 1975 MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
FOR BICYCLE SADDLE
OR THE LIKE
US3933391 Nov 11, 1974 Jan 20, 1976 Thurston, Inc. Saddle seat mount with special support post and cooperating clamp assembly US3992054 Apr 8, 1975 Nov 16, 1976 Bicycle saddle support US4120512 Jan 14, 1977 Oct 17, 1978 Saddle pillar clamp for bicycle = CA 02796970 2012-11-26 US4275922 Dec 7, 1978 Jun 30, 1981 Le Simplex Saddle shank for bicycles and similar vehicles US4421357 Apr 21, 1981 Dec 20, 1983 Shimano Saddle support device Industrial for a bicycle Company Limited US4440440 Jun 8, 1981 Apr 3, 1984 Etablissements le Saddle rod for bicycles Simplex and like vehicles US4693627 Jun 19, 1986 Sep 15, 1987 3 T S.p.A. Device for fixing the saddle of a bicycle to a saddle pillar and for adjusting the inclination of the saddle US4772069 Dec 24, 1987 Sep 20, 1988 Schwinn Bicycle Longitudinally adjustable Company saddle mounting for cycle-type apparatus US4783119 Sep 30, 1987 Nov 8, 1988 Lightweight adjustable bicycle saddle mount US4836604 Jun 16, 1988 Jun 6, 1989 Campagnolo Saddle pillar for bicycles S.p.A. and the like, provided with means for adjusting the attitude of the saddle US4983063 Apr 12, 1990 Jan 8, 1991 Bicycle seat adapter US4987764 Dec 18, 1989 Jan 29, 1991 Method for manufacturing a seat post of a bicycle US4995753 Jul 27, 1990 Feb 26, 1991 Thurston, Inc. Saddle support for bicycles, motorcycles, and the like US5020851 Sep 7, 1990 Jun 4, 1991 Saddle support device for a bicycle US5190346 Jul 13, 1992 Mar 2, 1993 Adjustable wraparound bicycle seat post clamping apparatus with a single fastener US5228796 Apr 14, 1992 Jul 20, 1993 Bicycle saddle tightening device US5383706 Jun 3, 1993 Jan 24, 1995 Kalloy Industrial Adjusting assembly for Co., Inc. bicycle seat US5441327 Feb 3, 1993 Aug 15, 1995 Adjustable bicycle seat US5443301 Nov 2, 1993 Aug 22, 1995 Saddle mounting frame assembly US5466042 Mar 11, 1994 Nov 14, 1995 Hsin Lung Bicycle seat post with an Accessories Co. adjusting mechanism Ltd.
US5568958 Dec 7, 1995 Oct 29, 1996 Kalloy Industrial Seat adjusting device Co., Ltd.
US5568991 Aug 31, 1995 Oct 29, 1996 Seat post assembly for bicycles US5571273 Apr 6, 1995 Nov 5, 1996 Manually tiltable seat USD332436 Jun 18, 1991 Jan 12, 1993 Hsin hung Bicycle seat post Accessaries Co., Ltd.
USD342467 Jul 13, 1992 Dec 21, 1993 Ringle' Bicycle seat post Components USD369577 Aug 23, 1994 May 7, 1996 Kalloy Industrial Seat post Co., Ltd.
Advantages/ Description Accordingly, several advantages of one or more aspects are as follows:
Bicycles are machines which are built symmetrically, while the human anatomy is ever rarely symmetrical. Specifically, the ischeal tuberosities ('sit bones') of the pelvis are not usually level with the horizon; one tuberosity is usually higher than the other. (This can be attributed to a leg length discrepancy, muscular imbalance, or a slight to great spinal curve, or simply by an asymmetry present in the bony structure of pelvis itself). To adequately and evenly produce power at the pedals of a bicycle, the pelvis must be planted firmly on the saddle. A leg length discrepancy, for example, effectively raises one ischeal tuberosity higher than the other as it relates to the saddle; or the saddle with no lateral tilt adjustment forces the ischeal tuberosities on the saddle evenly but with one farther forward than the other, consequently generating other assymetries in the spine or other areas of the body.
The tuberosities need even purchase on the saddle to aid in the production of even power distribution at the pedals. A saddle with adjustable lateral tilt can accommodate asymmetries in the pelvis, legs and spine in order to seat both ischeal tuberosities of the pelvis evenly (positioned and weighted) across the surface of the saddle.
In an asymmetrical body, one tuberosity will be ('floating') higher above the surface of the saddle. Most experienced competitive cyclists will concede that one leg is 'stronger' than the other or that one leg engages the pedal more effectively than the other. A saddle which can tilt laterally can fill in the space between the tuberosity and the surface of the saddle, aiding in the production of a symmetrically fluid/powerful pedal stroke; preventing muscle imbalance;
preventing injury; aligns the spinal column with the pelvis as it would off the bike.
With a range of adjustment to the lateral tilt, cyclists can experiment with varying degrees of tilt in order to find a symmetrical pedal stroke.
The thickness of the gluteal muscles (muscular imbalance) may contribute to how the pelvis may seat asymmetrically on the saddle.
In addition to generating more power, a saddle clamping mechanism with an adjustable lateral tilt can provide more comfort. More comfort equals greater endurance.
A pelvis unevenly matched to a saddle will cause 'ripples' of asymmetry `up' the pelvis' structure, namely the spinal column. This asymmetry can lead to muscle recruitment imbalance - especially since the body is 'fixed' to a machine, enduring repetitive motions - pain, and an uneven, asymmetrically powered pedal stroke.
The lateral tilt adjustment is the novel adjustment of the present invention.
It still affords through its attachment mechanism the other two usual/critical adjustments: saddle fore/aft, and saddle nose inclination.
In the frontal elevation, the center of the sphere intersects the midpoint of a line drawn through the center-to-center distance of the saddle rails.
Prior Art No saddle clamping mechanism has ever provided a lateral adjustment.
Historically, saddle clamping mechanisms commonly found on bicycle seatposts allow for a fore/aft movement of the saddle on its rails, and an inclination adjustment to the height of the tip of the saddle's nose as it relates to the horizon.
US607651 Jul 13, 1897 Jul 19, 1898 BLOSSOM
US2186483 Dec 31, 1937 Jan 9, 1940 XXXXXXXXX
US3346280 Aug 12, 1965 Oct 10, 1967 ADJUSTABLE
MECHANISM FOR
SECURING AN ARM TO
A POST
US3347572 Nov 2, 1964 Oct 17, 1967 ADJUSTABLE
MECHANISM FOR
SECURING ARMS TO A
POST
US3891333 Jan 17, 1974 Jun 4, 1975 MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
FOR BICYCLE SADDLE
OR THE LIKE
US3933391 Nov 11, 1974 Jan 20, 1976 Thurston, Inc. Saddle seat mount with special support post and cooperating clamp assembly US3992054 Apr 8, 1975 Nov 16, 1976 Bicycle saddle support US4120512 Jan 14, 1977 Oct 17, 1978 Saddle pillar clamp for bicycle = CA 02796970 2012-11-26 US4275922 Dec 7, 1978 Jun 30, 1981 Le Simplex Saddle shank for bicycles and similar vehicles US4421357 Apr 21, 1981 Dec 20, 1983 Shimano Saddle support device Industrial for a bicycle Company Limited US4440440 Jun 8, 1981 Apr 3, 1984 Etablissements le Saddle rod for bicycles Simplex and like vehicles US4693627 Jun 19, 1986 Sep 15, 1987 3 T S.p.A. Device for fixing the saddle of a bicycle to a saddle pillar and for adjusting the inclination of the saddle US4772069 Dec 24, 1987 Sep 20, 1988 Schwinn Bicycle Longitudinally adjustable Company saddle mounting for cycle-type apparatus US4783119 Sep 30, 1987 Nov 8, 1988 Lightweight adjustable bicycle saddle mount US4836604 Jun 16, 1988 Jun 6, 1989 Campagnolo Saddle pillar for bicycles S.p.A. and the like, provided with means for adjusting the attitude of the saddle US4983063 Apr 12, 1990 Jan 8, 1991 Bicycle seat adapter US4987764 Dec 18, 1989 Jan 29, 1991 Method for manufacturing a seat post of a bicycle US4995753 Jul 27, 1990 Feb 26, 1991 Thurston, Inc. Saddle support for bicycles, motorcycles, and the like US5020851 Sep 7, 1990 Jun 4, 1991 Saddle support device for a bicycle US5190346 Jul 13, 1992 Mar 2, 1993 Adjustable wraparound bicycle seat post clamping apparatus with a single fastener US5228796 Apr 14, 1992 Jul 20, 1993 Bicycle saddle tightening device US5383706 Jun 3, 1993 Jan 24, 1995 Kalloy Industrial Adjusting assembly for Co., Inc. bicycle seat US5441327 Feb 3, 1993 Aug 15, 1995 Adjustable bicycle seat US5443301 Nov 2, 1993 Aug 22, 1995 Saddle mounting frame assembly US5466042 Mar 11, 1994 Nov 14, 1995 Hsin Lung Bicycle seat post with an Accessories Co. adjusting mechanism Ltd.
US5568958 Dec 7, 1995 Oct 29, 1996 Kalloy Industrial Seat adjusting device Co., Ltd.
US5568991 Aug 31, 1995 Oct 29, 1996 Seat post assembly for bicycles US5571273 Apr 6, 1995 Nov 5, 1996 Manually tiltable seat USD332436 Jun 18, 1991 Jan 12, 1993 Hsin hung Bicycle seat post Accessaries Co., Ltd.
USD342467 Jul 13, 1992 Dec 21, 1993 Ringle' Bicycle seat post Components USD369577 Aug 23, 1994 May 7, 1996 Kalloy Industrial Seat post Co., Ltd.
Advantages/ Description Accordingly, several advantages of one or more aspects are as follows:
Bicycles are machines which are built symmetrically, while the human anatomy is ever rarely symmetrical. Specifically, the ischeal tuberosities ('sit bones') of the pelvis are not usually level with the horizon; one tuberosity is usually higher than the other. (This can be attributed to a leg length discrepancy, muscular imbalance, or a slight to great spinal curve, or simply by an asymmetry present in the bony structure of pelvis itself). To adequately and evenly produce power at the pedals of a bicycle, the pelvis must be planted firmly on the saddle. A leg length discrepancy, for example, effectively raises one ischeal tuberosity higher than the other as it relates to the saddle; or the saddle with no lateral tilt adjustment forces the ischeal tuberosities on the saddle evenly but with one farther forward than the other, consequently generating other assymetries in the spine or other areas of the body.
The tuberosities need even purchase on the saddle to aid in the production of even power distribution at the pedals. A saddle with adjustable lateral tilt can accommodate asymmetries in the pelvis, legs and spine in order to seat both ischeal tuberosities of the pelvis evenly (positioned and weighted) across the surface of the saddle.
In an asymmetrical body, one tuberosity will be ('floating') higher above the surface of the saddle. Most experienced competitive cyclists will concede that one leg is 'stronger' than the other or that one leg engages the pedal more effectively than the other. A saddle which can tilt laterally can fill in the space between the tuberosity and the surface of the saddle, aiding in the production of a symmetrically fluid/powerful pedal stroke; preventing muscle imbalance;
preventing injury; aligns the spinal column with the pelvis as it would off the bike.
With a range of adjustment to the lateral tilt, cyclists can experiment with varying degrees of tilt in order to find a symmetrical pedal stroke.
The thickness of the gluteal muscles (muscular imbalance) may contribute to how the pelvis may seat asymmetrically on the saddle.
In addition to generating more power, a saddle clamping mechanism with an adjustable lateral tilt can provide more comfort. More comfort equals greater endurance.
A pelvis unevenly matched to a saddle will cause 'ripples' of asymmetry `up' the pelvis' structure, namely the spinal column. This asymmetry can lead to muscle recruitment imbalance - especially since the body is 'fixed' to a machine, enduring repetitive motions - pain, and an uneven, asymmetrically powered pedal stroke.
The lateral tilt adjustment is the novel adjustment of the present invention.
It still affords through its attachment mechanism the other two usual/critical adjustments: saddle fore/aft, and saddle nose inclination.
In the frontal elevation, the center of the sphere intersects the midpoint of a line drawn through the center-to-center distance of the saddle rails.
Claims (2)
1. A bicycle saddle clamping mechanism that provides lateral tilt adjustment to the saddle.
2. The invention in Claim 1 wherein the aforementioned tilt enables the saddle's surface to evenly match the ischeal tuberosities ('sit bones') of the pelvis.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 2796970 CA2796970A1 (en) | 2012-11-26 | 2012-11-26 | Laterally tilting bicycle saddle clamping mechanism |
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| CA 2796970 CA2796970A1 (en) | 2012-11-26 | 2012-11-26 | Laterally tilting bicycle saddle clamping mechanism |
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| CA2796970A1 true CA2796970A1 (en) | 2014-05-26 |
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| CA 2796970 Abandoned CA2796970A1 (en) | 2012-11-26 | 2012-11-26 | Laterally tilting bicycle saddle clamping mechanism |
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