EP1752414B1 - Saddlecloth with a leaf-spring device for pressure distribution and stabilisation - Google Patents

Saddlecloth with a leaf-spring device for pressure distribution and stabilisation Download PDF

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EP1752414B1
EP1752414B1 EP06016590A EP06016590A EP1752414B1 EP 1752414 B1 EP1752414 B1 EP 1752414B1 EP 06016590 A EP06016590 A EP 06016590A EP 06016590 A EP06016590 A EP 06016590A EP 1752414 B1 EP1752414 B1 EP 1752414B1
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  • the invention relates to a saddle pad according to the features of the preamble of claim 1.
  • a saddle pad is z. B. off US 6,125,616 known.
  • Saddle pads which are placed under saddles of riding horses, are well known.
  • An example of such saddle pad is in the German patent DE 101 38 317 B4 the applicant has been described.
  • This saddle pad is characterized by two side parts, which are interconnected via a web part.
  • the side panels are provided on the side facing the mount with a lambskin or wool fleece trimming.
  • a longitudinal groove-shaped recess is incorporated by there no such stocking is provided.
  • Such a saddle pad is due to the groove-shaped recess not on the spine of the mount, but only on the flanks of the mount. Therefore, no pressure is exerted on the spine from above. Rather, the weight of sitting on a saddle rider is distributed over a large area on the sides of the saddle blanket on the flanks of the mount.
  • Another saddle pad is out WO 90/00518 known. There, the saddle pad has on its upper side facing the saddle over two pockets, in each of which wooden ball mats are inserted. These wooden ball mats should massage the back of the mount while riding.
  • saddle tree is meant a relatively rigid plastic or wooden frame, which is incorporated in the saddle for stabilization. About such tree-covered saddles the compressive stress is widely distributed when riding the horse.
  • the saddle pad In a first embodiment of the saddle pad according to DE 101 33 751 A1 , This consists of an ausplasticumbaren plate-shaped shell, which assumes a solid form in the cured state.
  • the foamable material is introduced in a foil-like, acting as a form envelope, z. B. poured, injected or the like, which is a limitation for the not yet foamed, viscous or deformable plastic material to avoid dodging the foaming material in the uncured state.
  • this saddle pad When fitting this saddle pad, it is placed between the saddle and the horse's back. When placing the saddle on the horse's back the weight of the saddle and the rider is applied to the saddle pad with the not yet cured foamable material.
  • the weight of the saddle and the rider transmits this load over the saddle pad on the horse's back.
  • the soft, viscous or deformable, uncured plastic mass which is located within the saddle pad, deformed according to the load exerted by the saddle and the rider, the contour of the underside of the saddle is transferred to the top of the saddle pad, while the deformable plastic compound on the underside adapts exactly to the contour of the horse's back.
  • an impression of the saddle underside and the horse's back is formed on both surfaces of the saddle pad.
  • the self-curing plastic material of the saddle pad is cured, wherein said impression mold is maintained on both sides.
  • the saddle pad thus keeps this shape permanently.
  • the saddle pad consists of a plastic or foam plate, in which recesses are incorporated at certain critical points. In these recesses, the curable material is introduced. The saddle pad is then, as explained above, adapted by placing on the horse's back and placing a saddle and rider on the horse's back.
  • the present invention therefore has the aim of specifying a saddle pad with which in particular a treeless saddle can be used by a rider without such a saddle pad is limited exclusively for use for a single mount.
  • the saddle pad on its upper side that is, the saddle-facing surface
  • the pockets extend over the entire length of the saddle pad or at least approximately over the entire length or at least over the entire length of the saddle provided.
  • the saddle pad according to the invention with its pockets and the plate-shaped spring device is used in a special way.
  • the term “gullet” and “fork” is understood to mean those parts which, at the front end of the saddle, thus face the horse's head, Embrace the back of the horse in a U-shape and position the saddle.
  • a gullet is usually made of metal and determines the chamber width of the saddle. With some saddles, the gullet can be changed from the rider to adapt the saddle to different horses.
  • Fig. 1 shows in sectional view with a view from behind the trunk of a horse 1 with seated saddle pad 10.
  • a saddle 3 preferably a treeless saddle 3, on.
  • the saddle pad 10 has on its underside, ie the side facing the horse 1, a padding or a trim 12 made of lambskin or woolen fleece, as this in the German patent DE 101 38 317 is described in detail.
  • the saddle pad 10 On the opposite side, so the top, the saddle pad 10 has two pockets 16 which are arranged parallel to the symmetry line A of the saddle pad 10 left and right. These pockets 16 extend over the entire length of the saddle pad 10 and preferably have on its edge facing the line of symmetry A via an opening 14. The opening 14 preferably runs parallel to the line of symmetry A of the saddle pad 10.
  • the pockets 16 are in the illustrated embodiment respectively via two hook-and-loop fasteners 18 (cf. Fig. 3 ) releasably secured to the top of the saddle pad 10.
  • Both the pockets 16 and the saddle pad 10 itself may be formed from a quilt material. Other materials are also possible.
  • a plate-shaped spring device 20 is inserted into the pockets 16 of the opening 14 ago.
  • this plate-shaped spring device 20 consists of three spring plates 21, 22, 23, which are summarized in the manner of a spring assembly.
  • the individual spring plates 21, 22 and 23 consist, for example, of plastic.
  • the lowermost spring plate 21 is the shortest in relation to the symmetry line A and the uppermost spring plate 23 the shortest.
  • the middle spring plate 22 has a length that is shorter than the longest spring plate 21 and longer than the shortest spring plate 23.
  • the three spring plates 21, 22, 23 but have about the same width.
  • the longest spring plate 21 is designed so that it completely fills the pocket 16 so that the spring pack extends over the entire length of the saddle pad 10.
  • the largest spring tension is present in the middle of the spring package. This largest spring tension in the middle of the spring assembly decreases to the front and rear end of the spring assembly.
  • the spring leaves 21, 22 and 23 can be held together in a variety of ways releasably or permanently, for. B. by means of spring clips or ironing or by simple gluing.
  • a spring assembly is described as a plate-shaped spring means 20, it is also conceivable in principle, but not part of the invention to form this plate-shaped spring means 20 by a single spring plate. This is related to Fig. 5 indicated by the dashed line 25. It only has to be ensured that the spring plate in the middle of a larger Has thickness as at its front and rear ends. This can also be achieved by a plate of uniform thickness of composite material of different hardness / strength of the material in the course of the middle part (harder) forward and backward and laterally in the course softer.
  • the opening 14 is arranged approximately parallel to the line of symmetry A of the saddle pad 10, it is in principle also possible to arrange this opening 14 is not parallel to the symmetry line A, but perpendicular to this, z. B. at the rear or front edge of the bag 16. In this case, however, it must be ensured that the opening after insertion of the plate-shaped spring means 20 can be closed, for. B. by push buttons, a hook and loop fastener or the like, so that the spring device 20 can not accidentally slip out of the pocket 16.
  • the pockets 16 shown in the figures are releasably secured by means of the Velcro fasteners 18 on the saddle pad 10.
  • the pockets 16 thus sit on the saddle pad 10 as separate parts.
  • the pockets 16 may also be incorporated in the saddle pad 10 itself, similar to the arrangement as described in the introduction WO 90/00518 is shown.

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The saddle underlay has its top side facing the underneath of the saddle (3) and pockets (16) arranged left and right of the line of symmetry (A) to extend roughly parallel to same over the entire length of the underlay (10). A plate-type spring unit (20) which can be a single spring plate or a multi-plate spring packet fits in each pocket for secure hold in correct position on the horse. The pockets can be detachably mounted on the saddle underlay through touch and close fasteners (18) or the like.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Sattelunterlage gemäß den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1. Eine solche Sattelunterlage ist z. B. aus US 6,125,616 bekannt.The invention relates to a saddle pad according to the features of the preamble of claim 1. Such a saddle pad is z. B. off US 6,125,616 known.

Sattelunterlagen, die unter Sättel von Reitpferden gelegt werden, sind hinlänglich bekannt. Ein Beispiel für solche Sattelunterlage ist in dem deutschen Patent DE 101 38 317 B4 der Anmelderin beschrieben worden. Diese Sattelunterlage zeichnet sich durch zwei Seitenteile aus, die über ein Stegteil miteinander verbunden sind. Die Seitenteile sind auf der dem Reittier zugewandten Seite mit einem Besatz aus Lammfell oder Wollvlies versehen. In das Stegteil ist eine längsnutförmige Aussparung eingearbeitet, indem dort kein solcher Besatz vorgesehen ist. Eine solche Sattelunterlage liegt dank der nutförmigen Aussparung nicht auf der Wirbelsäule des Reittieres auf, sondern nur auf den Flanken des Reittieres. Auf die Wirbelsäule wird deshalb kein Druck von oben ausgeübt. Vielmehr wird das Gewicht des auf einem Sattel sitzenden Reiters großflächig über die Seitenteile der Satteldecke auf die Flanken des Reittieres verteilt.Saddle pads, which are placed under saddles of riding horses, are well known. An example of such saddle pad is in the German patent DE 101 38 317 B4 the applicant has been described. This saddle pad is characterized by two side parts, which are interconnected via a web part. The side panels are provided on the side facing the mount with a lambskin or wool fleece trimming. In the web part a longitudinal groove-shaped recess is incorporated by there no such stocking is provided. Such a saddle pad is due to the groove-shaped recess not on the spine of the mount, but only on the flanks of the mount. Therefore, no pressure is exerted on the spine from above. Rather, the weight of sitting on a saddle rider is distributed over a large area on the sides of the saddle blanket on the flanks of the mount.

Eine andere Sattelunterlage ist aus WO 90/00518 bekannt. Dort verfügt die Sattelunterlage auf ihrer dem Sattel zugewandten Oberseite über zwei Taschen, in die jeweils Holzkugelmatten eingelegt sind. Diese Holzkugelmatten sollen den Rücken des Reittieres beim Reiten massieren.Another saddle pad is out WO 90/00518 known. There, the saddle pad has on its upper side facing the saddle over two pockets, in each of which wooden ball mats are inserted. These wooden ball mats should massage the back of the mount while riding.

Beide bekannten Sattelunterlagen benötigen für eine optimale Druckverteilung beim Reiten des Reittieres und eine Stabilisierung des Reiters Sättel, in denen ein sogenannter Sattelbaum integriert ist. Unter Sattelbaum versteht man dabei ein verhältnismäßig starres Kunststoff- oder Holzgerüst, das in den Sattel zur Stabilisierung eingearbeitet ist. Über solche baumbehafteten Sättel wird die Druckbeanspruchung beim Reiten des Pferdes breit verteilt.Both known saddle pads need for optimal pressure distribution when riding the mount and stabilization of the rider Saddles, in which a so-called saddle tree is integrated. By saddle tree is meant a relatively rigid plastic or wooden frame, which is incorporated in the saddle for stabilization. About such tree-covered saddles the compressive stress is widely distributed when riding the horse.

Problematisch sind jedoch sogenannte baumlose Sättel, also verhältnismäßig flexible Sättel, die in sich selbst keine oder nahezu keine Stabilität aufweisen. Häufig sind solche Sättel aus Leder, Stoff oder Kunststoff hergestellt.However, the problem is so-called treeless saddles, so relatively flexible saddles that have no or almost no stability in itself. Frequently such saddles are made of leather, fabric or plastic.

Solche baumlosen Sättel bedürfen Sattelunterlagen, die die Druckbeanspruchung beim Reiten des Reittieres besser verteilen.Such treeless saddles require saddle pads that better distribute the compressive stress when riding the mount.

Eine Sattelunterlage, bei der eine verbesserte Druckverteilung beim Reiten des Reittieres erreicht wird, ist z. B. in DE 101 33 751 A1 beschrieben.A saddle pad in which an improved pressure distribution when riding the mount is achieved, for. In DE 101 33 751 A1 described.

In einer ersten Ausführung der Sattelunterlage gemäß DE 101 33 751 A1 , besteht diese aus einer ausschäumbaren plattenförmigen Hülle, die im ausgehärteten Zustand eine feste Form annimmt. Das ausschäumbare Material ist in einer folienartigen, als Form wirkenden Hülle eingebracht, z. B. eingegossen, eingespritzt oder dergleichen, die eine Begrenzung für das noch nicht ausgeschäumte, zähfließende bzw. deformierbare Kunststoffmaterial darstellt, um ein Ausweichen des Schäummaterials im nicht gehärteten Zustand zu vermeiden. Beim Anpassen dieser Sattelunterlage wird diese zwischen Reitsattel und Pferderücken platziert. Beim Auflegen des Sattels auf den Pferderücken wird das Gewicht des Sattels und des Reiters auf die Sattelunterlage mit dem noch nicht ausgehärteten schäumbaren Material aufgebracht. Das Gewicht des Sattels und des Reiters überträgt diese Belastung über die Sattelunterlage auf den Pferderücken. Dabei wird die weiche, zähflüssige bzw. deformierbare, nicht ausgehärtete Kunststoffmasse, die sich innerhalb der Sattelunterlage befindet, entsprechend der vom Sattel und vom Reiter ausgeübten Belastung deformiert, wobei die Kontur der Unterseite des Sattels auf die Oberseite der Sattelunterlage übertragen wird, während gleichzeitig die deformierbare Kunststoffmasse auf der Unterseite sich exakt an die Kontur des Pferderückens anpasst. Im nicht ausgehärteten Zustand bildet sich ein Abdruck der Sattelunterseite und des Pferderückens auf beiden Oberflächen der Sattelunterlage aus. Anschließend wird das selbstaushärtende Kunststoffmaterial der Sattelunterlage ausgehärtet, wobei die genannte Abdruckform beidseitig beibehalten wird. Die Sattelunterlage behält so dauerhaft diese Form.In a first embodiment of the saddle pad according to DE 101 33 751 A1 , This consists of an ausschäumbaren plate-shaped shell, which assumes a solid form in the cured state. The foamable material is introduced in a foil-like, acting as a form envelope, z. B. poured, injected or the like, which is a limitation for the not yet foamed, viscous or deformable plastic material to avoid dodging the foaming material in the uncured state. When fitting this saddle pad, it is placed between the saddle and the horse's back. When placing the saddle on the horse's back the weight of the saddle and the rider is applied to the saddle pad with the not yet cured foamable material. The weight of the saddle and the rider transmits this load over the saddle pad on the horse's back. In this case, the soft, viscous or deformable, uncured plastic mass, which is located within the saddle pad, deformed according to the load exerted by the saddle and the rider, the contour of the underside of the saddle is transferred to the top of the saddle pad, while the deformable plastic compound on the underside adapts exactly to the contour of the horse's back. In the uncured state, an impression of the saddle underside and the horse's back is formed on both surfaces of the saddle pad. Subsequently, the self-curing plastic material of the saddle pad is cured, wherein said impression mold is maintained on both sides. The saddle pad thus keeps this shape permanently.

In einer zweiten Ausführungsform der DE 101 33 751 A1 besteht die Sattelunterlage aus einer Kunststoff- bzw. Schaumstoffplatte, in die an bestimmten kritischen Stellen Aussparungen eingearbeitet sind. In diese Aussparungen wird das aushärtbare Material eingebracht. Die Sattelunterlage wird dann, wie oben erläutert, durch Auflegen auf den Pferderücken und Aufsetzen eines Sattels samt Reiter an den Pferderücken angepasst.In a second embodiment of the DE 101 33 751 A1 The saddle pad consists of a plastic or foam plate, in which recesses are incorporated at certain critical points. In these recesses, the curable material is introduced. The saddle pad is then, as explained above, adapted by placing on the horse's back and placing a saddle and rider on the horse's back.

Problematisch bei diesen bekannten Sattelunterlagen ist die Verwendung eines aushärtbaren Materials innerhalb der Sattelunterlage.The problem with these known saddle pads is the use of a hardenable material within the saddle pad.

Verändert sich bspw. die Muskulatur des Pferdes, was allein bereits durch den Alterungsprozess eines Pferdes bedingt sein kann, ist eine so angepasste Sattelunterlage unter Umständen nicht mehr gebrauchsfähig. Zudem ist problematisch, dass die einmal so hergestellte Sattelunterlage nur für ein ganz bestimmtes Pferd angepasst ist.If, for example, the horse's musculature changes, which alone may already be caused by the aging process of a horse, a saddle pad adapted in this way may no longer be usable. Moreover, it is problematic that the Once made saddle pad is adapted only for a very specific horse.

Die vorliegende Erfindung hat deshalb das Ziel, eine Sattelunterlage anzugeben, mit der insbesondere auch ein baumloser Sattel von einem Reiter eingesetzt werden kann, ohne dass eine solche Sattelunterlage ausschließlich auf die Verwendung für ein einzelnes Reittier begrenzt ist.The present invention therefore has the aim of specifying a saddle pad with which in particular a treeless saddle can be used by a rider without such a saddle pad is limited exclusively for use for a single mount.

Dieses Ziel wird durch eine Sattelunterlage mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 erreicht.This object is achieved by a saddle pad with the features of claim 1.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen einer solchen Sattelunterlage sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.Advantageous developments of such a saddle pad are the subject of the dependent claims.

Der wesentliche Aspekt der erfindungsgemäßen Sattelunterlage ist darin zu sehen, dass die Sattelunterlage auf ihrer Oberseite, also der dem Sattel zugewandten Fläche, zwei Taschen aufweist, in die jeweils eine plattenförmige Federeinrichtung eingesetzt ist. Dabei erstrecken sich die Taschen über die gesamte Länge der Sattelunterlage oder zumindest annähernd über die gesamte Länge oder mindestens über die gesamte Länge des vorgesehenen Sattels.The essential aspect of the saddle pad according to the invention is to be seen in that the saddle pad on its upper side, that is, the saddle-facing surface, has two pockets, in each of which a plate-shaped spring device is inserted. The pockets extend over the entire length of the saddle pad or at least approximately over the entire length or at least over the entire length of the saddle provided.

Die erfindungsgemäße Sattelunterlage mit ihren Taschen und der plattenförmigen Federeinrichtung wird in besonderer Art und Weise verwendet. Beim Einsatz dieser Sattelunterlage muss darauf geachtet werden, dass diese unter dem Sattel eines Reittieres so positioniert wird, dass die vorderen Enden der plattenförmigen Federeinrichtung unter die sogenannten "Kopfeisen" oder das "Fork" des Sattels zum Liegen kommt. Dabei versteht man unter "Kopfeisen" und "Fork" diejenigen Teile, die am vorderen Ende des Sattels, also dem Pferdekopf zugewandt, U-förmig den Rücken des Pferdes umgreifen und den Sattel positionieren. Ein solches Kopfeisen besteht meist aus Metall und bestimmt die Kammerweite des Reitsattels. Bei manchen Sätteln kann das Kopfeisen vom Reiter gewechselt werden, um den Sattel an unterschiedliche Pferde anzupassen.The saddle pad according to the invention with its pockets and the plate-shaped spring device is used in a special way. When using this saddle pad, care must be taken that it is positioned under the saddle of a mount in such a way that the front ends of the plate-shaped spring device come to lie below the so-called "gullet" or the "fork" of the saddle. In this case, the term "gullet" and "fork" is understood to mean those parts which, at the front end of the saddle, thus face the horse's head, Embrace the back of the horse in a U-shape and position the saddle. Such a gullet is usually made of metal and determines the chamber width of the saddle. With some saddles, the gullet can be changed from the rider to adapt the saddle to different horses.

Die erfindungsgemäße Sattelunterlage und deren Verwendung wird im Zusammenhang mit den nachfolgenden Figuren näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
schematisch den Querschnitt von einem Pferd mit auf- gesetzter Sattelunterlage sowie Sattel von hinten ge- sehen,
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die Sattelunterlage von Fig. 1 in Seitenansicht mit in Taschen eingesetzter plattenförmiger Federeinrich- tung,
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die Tasche von Fig. 2 im abgenommenen Zustand von ih- rer Befestigungsseite her gesehen,
Fig. 4
ein Ausführungsbeispiel der plattenförmigen Federein- richtung in Form eines Blattfederpaketes in Drauf- sicht,
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das Blattfederpaket von Fig. 4 in Seitenansicht, und
Fig. 6
eine seitliche ausschnittsweise Darstellung eines Pferdes mit aufgesetzter, erfindungsgemäßer Sattelun- terlage sowie auf der Sattelunterlage aufsitzenden Sattel.
The saddle pad according to the invention and its use will be explained in more detail in connection with the following figures. Show it:
Fig. 1
schematic view of the cross section of a horse with the saddle pad and saddle behind,
Fig. 2
the saddle pad of Fig. 1 in side view with inserted in pockets plate-shaped spring device,
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the bag of Fig. 2 when detached from its mounting side,
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An embodiment of the plate-shaped spring device in the form of a leaf spring packet in a plan view,
Fig. 5
the leaf spring package of Fig. 4 in side view, and
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a partial side view of a horse with attached, inventive saddle pad and seated on the saddle pad saddle.

In den nachfolgenden Figuren bezeichnen, sofern nicht anders angegeben, gleiche Bezugszeichen gleiche Teile mit gleicher Bedeutung.In the following figures, unless otherwise stated, like reference numerals designate like parts with the same meaning.

Fig. 1 zeigt in Schnittansicht mit Blick von hinten den Rumpf eines Pferdes 1 mit aufsitzender Sattelunterlage 10. Auf der Sattelunterlage 10 sitzt ein Sattel 3, vorzugsweise ein baumloser Sattel 3, auf. Fig. 1 shows in sectional view with a view from behind the trunk of a horse 1 with seated saddle pad 10. On the saddle pad 10 sits a saddle 3, preferably a treeless saddle 3, on.

Die Sattelunterlage 10 weist auf ihrer Unterseite, also der dem Pferd 1 zugewandten Seite, eine Polsterung bzw. einen Besatz 12 aus Lammfell oder Wollvlies auf, wie dieser in dem deutschen Patent DE 101 38 317 ausführlich beschrieben ist. Auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite, also der Oberseite, verfügt die Sattelunterlage 10 über zwei Taschen 16, die parallel zur Symmetrielinie A der Sattelunterlage 10 links und rechts angeordnet sind. Diese Taschen 16 erstrecken sich über die gesamte Länge der Sattelunterlage 10 und verfügen vorzugsweise auf ihrer der Symmetrielinie A zugewandten Kante über eine Öffnung 14. Die Öffnung 14 verläuft vorzugsweise parallel zu der Symmetrielinie A der Sattelunterlage 10. Die Taschen 16 sind in der dargestellten Ausführungsform jeweils über zwei Klettverschlüsse 18 (vgl. hierzu Fig. 3) an der Oberseite der Sattelunterlage 10 lösbar befestigt.The saddle pad 10 has on its underside, ie the side facing the horse 1, a padding or a trim 12 made of lambskin or woolen fleece, as this in the German patent DE 101 38 317 is described in detail. On the opposite side, so the top, the saddle pad 10 has two pockets 16 which are arranged parallel to the symmetry line A of the saddle pad 10 left and right. These pockets 16 extend over the entire length of the saddle pad 10 and preferably have on its edge facing the line of symmetry A via an opening 14. The opening 14 preferably runs parallel to the line of symmetry A of the saddle pad 10. The pockets 16 are in the illustrated embodiment respectively via two hook-and-loop fasteners 18 (cf. Fig. 3 ) releasably secured to the top of the saddle pad 10.

Sowohl die Taschen 16 als auch die Sattelunterlage 10 selbst können aus einem Steppdeckenmaterial gebildet sein. Andere Materialien sind jedoch auch möglich.Both the pockets 16 and the saddle pad 10 itself may be formed from a quilt material. Other materials are also possible.

Zur Stabilisierung und optimalen Druckverteilung bei aufgesetztem Sattel 3 und Reiter wird in die Taschen 16 von der Öffnung 14 her eine plattenförmige Federeinrichtung 20 eingesetzt.For stabilization and optimal pressure distribution with mounted saddle 3 and rider a plate-shaped spring device 20 is inserted into the pockets 16 of the opening 14 ago.

In dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 2, 4 und 5 besteht diese plattenförmige Federeinrichtung 20 aus drei Federplatten 21, 22, 23, die nach Art eines Federpaketes zusammengefasst sind. Die einzelnen Federplatten 21, 22 und 23 bestehen bspw. aus Kunststoff. Die unterste Federplatte 21 ist - in Bezug auf die Symmetrielinie A - am längsten und die oberste Federplatte 23 am kürzesten. Die mittlere Federplatte 22 hat eine Länge, die kürzer als die längste Federplatte 21 und länger als die kürzeste Federplatte 23 ist. Die drei Federplatten 21, 22, 23 haben aber etwa die gleiche Breite.In the illustrated embodiment of the Fig. 2 . 4 and 5 this plate-shaped spring device 20 consists of three spring plates 21, 22, 23, which are summarized in the manner of a spring assembly. The individual spring plates 21, 22 and 23 consist, for example, of plastic. The lowermost spring plate 21 is the shortest in relation to the symmetry line A and the uppermost spring plate 23 the shortest. The middle spring plate 22 has a length that is shorter than the longest spring plate 21 and longer than the shortest spring plate 23. The three spring plates 21, 22, 23 but have about the same width.

Die längste Federplatte 21 ist so gestaltet, dass sie komplett die Tasche 16 ausfüllt, sodass sich das Federpaket über die gesamte Länge der Sattelunterlage 10 erstreckt.The longest spring plate 21 is designed so that it completely fills the pocket 16 so that the spring pack extends over the entire length of the saddle pad 10.

Durch die geschichtete Anordnung der Federplatten 21, 22 und 23 in der in Fig. 4 und 5 dargestellten Art und Weise wird erreicht, dass in der Mitte des Federpaketes die größte Federspannung vorhanden ist. Diese größte Federspannung in der Mitte des Federpaketes nimmt zum vorderen und hinteren Ende des Federpaketes ab. Die Federblätter 21, 22 und 23 können auf unterschiedlichste Art und Weise lösbar oder unlösbar zusammengehalten werden, z. B. mittels Federbunden oder Bügeln oder aber auch durch einfaches Verkleben.By the layered arrangement of the spring plates 21, 22 and 23 in the in 4 and 5 shown manner is achieved that in the middle of the spring package, the largest spring tension is present. This largest spring tension in the middle of the spring assembly decreases to the front and rear end of the spring assembly. The spring leaves 21, 22 and 23 can be held together in a variety of ways releasably or permanently, for. B. by means of spring clips or ironing or by simple gluing.

Wenngleich im Zusammenhang mit dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ein Federpaket als plattenförmige Federeinrichtung 20 beschrieben ist, ist es prinzipiell auch denkbar, allerdings kein Teil der Erfindung, diese plattenförmige Federeinrichtung 20 durch eine einzelne Federplatte zu bilden. Dies ist im Zusammenhang mit Fig. 5 angedeutet durch die gestrichelte Linie 25. Es muss lediglich sichergestellt sein, dass die Federplatte in der Mitte eine größere Dicke als an ihrem vorderen und hinteren Ende aufweist. Dies kann auch durch eine Platte gleichmässiger Stärke aus Verbund Material verschiedener Härten/Festigkeiten des Materials im Verlauf vom mittleren Teil (härter) nach vorne und hinten sowie seitlich im Verlauf weicher erreicht werden.Although in the context of the illustrated embodiment, a spring assembly is described as a plate-shaped spring means 20, it is also conceivable in principle, but not part of the invention to form this plate-shaped spring means 20 by a single spring plate. This is related to Fig. 5 indicated by the dashed line 25. It only has to be ensured that the spring plate in the middle of a larger Has thickness as at its front and rear ends. This can also be achieved by a plate of uniform thickness of composite material of different hardness / strength of the material in the course of the middle part (harder) forward and backward and laterally in the course softer.

Wenn im Zusammenhang mit Fig. 2 dargestellt ist, dass die Öffnung 14 etwa parallel zur Symmetrielinie A der Sattelunterlage 10 angeordnet ist, so ist es prinzipiell auch möglich, diese Öffnung 14 nicht parallel zur Symmetrielinie A anzuordnen, sondern senkrecht zu dieser, z. B. am hinteren oder vorderen Rand der Tasche 16. In diesem Fall muss jedoch dafür gesorgt werden, dass die Öffnung nach dem Einschieben der plattenförmigen Federeinrichtung 20 verschlossen werden kann, z. B. durch Druckknöpfe, einen Klettverschluss oder ähnliches, damit nicht die Federeinrichtung 20 versehentlich aus der Tasche 16 rutschen kann.When related to Fig. 2 is shown that the opening 14 is arranged approximately parallel to the line of symmetry A of the saddle pad 10, it is in principle also possible to arrange this opening 14 is not parallel to the symmetry line A, but perpendicular to this, z. B. at the rear or front edge of the bag 16. In this case, however, it must be ensured that the opening after insertion of the plate-shaped spring means 20 can be closed, for. B. by push buttons, a hook and loop fastener or the like, so that the spring device 20 can not accidentally slip out of the pocket 16.

Die in den Figuren dargestellten Taschen 16 werden mittels der Klettverschlüsse 18 auf der Sattelunterlage 10 lösbar befestigt. Die Taschen 16 sitzen also als separate Teile auf der Sattelunterlage 10 auf.The pockets 16 shown in the figures are releasably secured by means of the Velcro fasteners 18 on the saddle pad 10. The pockets 16 thus sit on the saddle pad 10 as separate parts.

In einer anderen Ausführungsform der Erfindung können die Taschen 16 auch in die Sattelunterlage 10 selbst eingearbeitet sein, ähnlich der Anordnung, wie diese in der eingangs beschriebenen WO 90/00518 gezeigt ist.In another embodiment of the invention, the pockets 16 may also be incorporated in the saddle pad 10 itself, similar to the arrangement as described in the introduction WO 90/00518 is shown.

Im Zusammenhang mit Fig. 6 wird die Verwendung der erfindungsgemäßen Sattelunterlage 10 deutlich. Die Sattelunterlage 10 mit den diskutierten Taschen 16 liegt auf dem Rücken des Reittieres 1 auf. Auf dieser Sattelunterlage 10 sitzt der Sattel 3. Der Sattel 3 weist auf seiner dem Pferdekopf zugewandten Seite ein sogenanntes Kopfeisen 5 auf, das U-förmig über dem Schultermuskel des Pferdes 1 liegt. Die Sattelunterlage 10 mit ihren Taschen 16 und der dort eingesetzten plattenförmigen Federeinrichtung 20 ist so unter den Sattel 3 geschoben, dass die Federeinrichtung 20 mit ihrem vorderen Ende sicher unter das Kopfeisen 5 ragt. Hierdurch ist gewährleistet, das sich das Kopfeisen 5 an der Federeinrichtung 20 abstützen kann und das Kopfeisen 5 nicht unangenehm auf die Muskulatur des Pferdes 1 drückt.In connection with Fig. 6 the use of the saddle pad 10 according to the invention becomes clear. The saddle pad 10 with the discussed pockets 16 rests on the back of the mount 1. On this saddle pad 10 sits the saddle 3. The saddle 3 has facing the horse's head Side a so-called gullet iron 5, which is U-shaped above the shoulder muscle of the horse 1. The saddle pad 10 with its pockets 16 and the plate-shaped spring device 20 inserted therein is pushed under the saddle 3 so that the spring device 20 projects with its front end securely under the gullet iron 5. This ensures that the gullet iron 5 can be supported on the spring device 20 and the gullet iron 5 does not press uncomfortably on the musculature of the horse 1.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Pferd, ReittierHorse, mount
33
Sattelsaddle
55
Kopfeisengullet
1010
SattelunterlageSaddle pad
1212
Polsterung, BesatzUpholstery, stocking
1414
Öffnungopening
1616
Taschebag
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Klettverschlussvelcro fastener
2020
plattenförmige Federeinrichtungplate-shaped spring device
2121
Federplattespring plate
2222
Federplattespring plate
2323
Federplattespring plate
2525
gestrichelte Liniedashed line
AA
Symmetrielinieline of symmetry

Claims (11)

  1. A saddlecloth with pockets (16) arranged on the top side facing a saddle (3) to be fitted and to the left and right of a line of symmetry (A) running along the saddlecloth, wherein the pockets (16) extend at least substantially parallel to the line of symmetry (A) over the entire length of the saddlecloth (10), characterized in that at least one plate-shaped spring device (20) in the form of a stack of leaf springs with at least two spring plates (21, 22, 23) stacked one upon the other is arranged in each case in the pockets (16).
  2. A saddlecloth according to claim 1, characterized in that the plate-shaped spring device (20) is arranged in the pockets (16) in a detachable manner.
  3. A saddlecloth according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the pockets (16) are arranged on the saddlecloth (10) in a detachable manner.
  4. A saddlecloth according to claim 3, characterized in that the pockets (16) are arranged on the saddlecloth (10) in a detachable manner by means of hook and loop fasteners (18).
  5. A saddlecloth according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the pockets (16) are incorporated in the saddlecloth (10).
  6. A saddlecloth according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the openings (14) of the pockets (16) extend approximately parallel to the line of symmetry (A) of the saddlecloth (10).
  7. A saddlecloth according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the openings (14) of the pockets (16) extend approximately at a right angle to the line of symmetry (A).
  8. A saddlecloth according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the plate-shaped spring device (20) fills the pockets (16) completely or substantially completely.
  9. A saddlecloth according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the spring plates (21, 22, 23) are formed from plastics material.
  10. A saddlecloth according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the plate-shaped spring device (20) is rounded off at the front and rear ends thereof.
  11. Use of a saddlecloth according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the saddlecloth (10) is positioned with its pockets (16) and the plate-shaped spring device (20) below the saddle (3) of a riding animal (1) in such a way that the front ends of the plate-shaped spring device (20) come to rest below a web plate (5) or a fork of the saddle (3).
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