Chairs and seats – Straddle seat
Patent
1989-11-20
1990-12-18
Aschenbrenner, Peter A.
Chairs and seats
Straddle seat
B60N 238
Patent
active
049781677
ABSTRACT:
A bicycle saddle includes a saddle shell and a support member, the support member extending upwardly and forwardly of the bicycle. The support member is attached to a cushion which is positioned to support the body of the rider. The cushion enables the rider to lean forward, in comfort, for long periods of time, while remaining in a favorable aerodynamic position. The saddle shell and support member are preferably integrally formed. The shell is connected to the bicycle frame at a pivot point, and is also connected to the frame by a spring. The saddle shell and support member can rotate as a unit, around the pivot point, relative to the bicyle frame. The saddle also includes an adjustment mechanism which limits the amount of rotation. This mechanism includes a bolt connecting the saddle shell and seat frame, the bolt having a stop nut and a thumb wheel. Adjustment of the thumb wheel, which can be done while the rider is on the bicycle, controls the amount of permitted rotation of the saddle shell. The present invention can be used in place of a conventional saddle on virtually any bicycle.
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Aschenbrenner Peter A.
Eilberg William H.
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