EP1897850A1 - Harness, such as a horse-riding bridle or snaffle which reduces the pressure exerted on the neck of the animal - Google Patents

Harness, such as a horse-riding bridle or snaffle which reduces the pressure exerted on the neck of the animal Download PDF

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EP1897850A1
EP1897850A1 EP07291073A EP07291073A EP1897850A1 EP 1897850 A1 EP1897850 A1 EP 1897850A1 EP 07291073 A EP07291073 A EP 07291073A EP 07291073 A EP07291073 A EP 07291073A EP 1897850 A1 EP1897850 A1 EP 1897850A1
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  • the invention relates to a harness, such as a bridle or bridle for riding, to be attached to the head of an animal belonging to the equine family, such as a horse.
  • the invention relates more particularly to the flanges or clamps for fixing a lever jaw, such as a flange jaw.
  • Flanges of this type are generally used for training horses or when the horse is deemed difficult to ride.
  • the bridles or bridles conventionally comprise a headrest disposed on the top of the horse's head, two lateral uprights extending on either side of the horse's head, a throat under the maxilla and a noseband surrounding the chamfer .
  • the lateral uprights comprise means for attaching a flange jaw and / or fastening means for a mesh jaw.
  • the bit of net or net is composed of two rings of jaws, attached to the uprights, arranged on either side of the head of the horse and between which is arranged a barrel inserted into the mouth of the horse at the corner of the mouth.
  • the net reins have two ends secured to the jaws of the bit and it is possible to drive and adjust the pace of the horse.
  • the bridle jaw consists of a rod called barrel or fattening which crosses the mouth by pressing the tongue and the lower lip, secured to two branches arranged on either side of the mouth and two rings arranged on the upper end of the branches and allowing the fixing of the flange jaw on the amounts of the flange.
  • the bridle reins are attached to the front ends of the branches and traction on the reins attached to the lower ends of the branches causes a tilting of the jaw whose barrel presses on the gums.
  • the feeling of pressure indicates to the trained horse whether he should slow down or turn.
  • the bridle bit acts on the horse's head so as to lower it. Thus, it is possible to orient the neck of the horse.
  • the invention aims to remedy this problem by proposing a harness, such as a flange or a bridle, for fixing a lever jaw to reduce the pressure exerted on the neck of the animal during the tilting levered jaws, to improve the comfort of the harness and avoid trauma to the animal.
  • a harness such as a flange or a bridle
  • the invention provides a harness, such as a bridle or riding bridle, intended to be attached to the head of an animal of the equine family, comprising a headrest for pass to the top of the head, behind the ears of the animal, extended on either side respectively by a first and a second lateral uprights provided with means for attaching a lever jaw.
  • a harness such as a bridle or riding bridle, intended to be attached to the head of an animal of the equine family, comprising a headrest for pass to the top of the head, behind the ears of the animal, extended on either side respectively by a first and a second lateral uprights provided with means for attaching a lever jaw.
  • the flange comprises resilient biasing means capable of extending to allow the lever attaching means to move when a traction force is applied to said fastening means, in order to damp the pressure exerted by the headrest on the neck of the animal, and to return to their initial position when no force is applied to said fixing means, the tension of the elastic return means being arranged so that said elastic return means s' extend when the force applied to said attachment means is greater than a bias threshold and remain in the initial position when said force is below said threshold.
  • the elastic return means comprise a first end mounted integral with the first lateral upright and a second end mounted integral with the second lateral upright.
  • the elastic return means are formed by an elastic band.
  • the implementation of the invention is relatively simple because the return means can be composed solely of an elastic band allowing both the return of the first and second lateral uprights.
  • the headrest further comprises a sheath in which are housed the elastic return means.
  • the elastic return means are protected and the friction on the head of the animal is limited because the elastic return means are not in direct contact with the animal.
  • the lateral uprights have an upper portion housed in said sheath. Consequently, the upper portion of the lateral uprights slide in the sheath when the elastic return means extend or return to their initial position and the friction between the upper portion of the lateral uprights and the animal are limited.
  • the sheath is equipped with stop means limiting the movement of the first and second lateral uprights inside the sheath.
  • stop means limiting the movement of the first and second lateral uprights inside the sheath.
  • the sheath is formed of two superimposed strips and attached to one another by their lateral edges.
  • the harness further comprises a front consisting of a strap having at each of its ends an association loop to the lateral uprights in which said lateral uprights slide.
  • the movement of the front is not related to the movement of the lateral uprights which also limits the friction.
  • the invention is more particularly intended to be attached to the head of a horse, it will be noted that it may also be used for training other animals belonging to the equine family.
  • the lever jaw is a flange jaw 5.
  • the riding bridle 1 shown in FIG. 1 comprises a headrest 2 extended on both sides by lateral uprights 3, 3 ', a front 12, a noseband 18 and a sub-groove 19.
  • the headrest 2 passes on the neck, behind the ears of the horse, the front 12 passes through the forehead of the animal, the under-throat 19 passes under the maxilla lower and noseband 18 is placed on the chamfer, above the nostrils, to prevent the horse to open the mouth and thus attempt to get rid of the flange jaw 5 or the snaffle bit 15.
  • the flange 1 is firmly maintained on the horse's head.
  • Each upright 3, 3 ' comprises two strips 26, 27 superimposed and connected to each other at the level of the upper portion 9 of the upright 3, 3'.
  • each band divides into two straps 16, 17, 20, 21.
  • the lower portion of the upright 3, 3' comprises four straps 16, 17, 20, 21 extending its upper portion 9.
  • the first strap 20 allows the sub-groove 20.
  • the sub-throat 20 is a thong for example associated with the first strap 20 by means of adjustment device 22.
  • the second strap 21 allows the fixation of the noseband 18.
  • the noseband 18 is also associated with the second strap 21 by means of an adjusting device 23.
  • the third 16 and fourth 17 straps called flange 16 and amount of thread 17 are respectively provided with fixing means 4 flange jaws 5 and fastening means 14 of the snaffle bit 15.
  • the third 16 and fourth 17 straps are also equipped with an adjustment device 24.
  • the adjustment devices 22, 23, 24 are, for example, sulk devices.
  • the fastening means 4, 14 of the flange jaw 5 and the mesh jaw 15 are composed of a perforation formed at the end of the flange 16 or the net amount 17 and adapted to being arranged around a pin secured to said post 16, 17 so as to form a loop around the ring of the flange jaw 5 or the mesh jaw 15.
  • the headrest 2 is composed of a sheath 8 and elastic return means 6.
  • the elastic return means 6 are housed in the sheath 8 and have a first end 7 mounted integral with a first lateral upright 3 and a second end 7 'integral with a second lateral upright 3'.
  • the elastic return means 6 are for example formed by a strip of elastic fabric which is sewn on the upper portion 9, 9 'of the lateral uprights 3, 3'.
  • the tension of the elastic return means 6 is chosen so that they extend when the force applied to the fastening means 4 of the flange jaw 5 is greater than a biasing threshold and remain in the initial position when the force is below said threshold.
  • the elastic return means 6 extend so as to damp the force exerted on the nape of the horse while when the flange jaw 5 is urged so less, the force is transmitted on the barrel of the bridle bit 5 so as to drive the horse.
  • the elastic band is sewn between the two superimposed bands forming the upper portion 9 of the upright 3, 3 '.
  • the upper portion 9, 9 of the uprights 3, 3' is also housed partly in the sheath 8. Said upper portion 9, 9 'of the uprights is therefore mobile in translation inside the sheath 8 when the elastic return means are stretched and then return to the initial position.
  • the sheath 8 is formed by two superimposed strips and attached to each other at side edge turns 11, 11 '.
  • the strips may in particular be leather strips stitched together.
  • the sheath 8 has two lateral portions in which are housed the upper portions 9, 9 'of the uprights 3, 3' and a middle portion 24 in contact with the neck of the animal.
  • the medial portion 24 is wider than the lateral portions.
  • the sheath 8 is equipped with abutment means 10 making it possible to define a stable position of the first 3 and second 3 'lateral uprights in the sheath 8.
  • abutment means 10 make it possible to limit the displacement of the lateral uprights 3, 3' towards the In this way, when a force is exerted more significantly on one side of the flange jaw 5, the opposite lateral upright 3, 3 'does not slide inside the sheath 8. a force exerted on the flange jaw asymmetrically does not cause an imbalance of the flange.
  • the stop means 10 are for example formed by a narrowing of the inner space of the sheath.
  • the front 12 is a strap having at each of these ends of the association loops 13 with the lateral uprights 3, 3 '. Said association loops 13 are arranged so that the lateral uprights 3, 3 'slide inside said loops 13 when the elastic return means 6 are stretched or return to their initial position.
  • the front 12 remains substantially immobile during the movement of the elastic return means 6 which contributes to the proper retention of the flange 1 and limits the friction of the flange 1 on the animal.
  • the noseband 18 is also composed of a strap which surrounds the chamfer of the horse and also comprises adjusting means 25 to adapt to the morphology of the animal.
  • the flange 1 can be made of any suitable material such as leather or nylon.

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Abstract

The harness e.g. bridle (1), has an elastic return unit formed by elastic band, extending to displace a fixation unit (4) by a lever effect bit i.e. bridle bit (5), when a traction force is applied on the unit (4) for damping pressure exerted by a headstall (2) on nape of an animal i.e. horse. The return unit returns to its initial position, when force is not applied on the unit (4). Tension of the return unit is such that the return unit extends when the force applied on the unit (4) is greater than a stress threshold and remains in the position when the force is less than the threshold.

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L'invention concerne un harnachement, tel qu'une bride ou un bridon d'équitation, destiné à être fixé à la tête d'un animal appartenant à la famille des équidés, tel qu'un cheval.The invention relates to a harness, such as a bridle or bridle for riding, to be attached to the head of an animal belonging to the equine family, such as a horse.

L'invention concerne plus particulièrement les brides ou bridons pour la fixation d'un mors à effet de levier, tel qu'un mors de bride. Les brides de ce type sont généralement utilisées pour le dressage des chevaux ou lorsque le cheval est réputé difficile à monter.The invention relates more particularly to the flanges or clamps for fixing a lever jaw, such as a flange jaw. Flanges of this type are generally used for training horses or when the horse is deemed difficult to ride.

Les brides ou bridons comportent classiquement une têtière disposée sur le haut de la tête du cheval, deux montants latéraux s'étendant de part et d'autre de la tête du cheval, une sous-gorge passant sous le maxillaire et une muserolle entourant le chanfrein. En outre, les montants latéraux comportent des moyens de fixation d'un mors de bride et/ou des moyens de fixation d'un mors de filet.The bridles or bridles conventionally comprise a headrest disposed on the top of the horse's head, two lateral uprights extending on either side of the horse's head, a throat under the maxilla and a noseband surrounding the chamfer . In addition, the lateral uprights comprise means for attaching a flange jaw and / or fastening means for a mesh jaw.

Le mors de filet ou filet est composé de deux anneaux de mors, fixés aux montants, disposés de part et d'autre de la tête du cheval et entre lesquels est disposé un canon inséré dans la bouche du cheval à la commissure des lèvres. Les rênes de filet possèdent deux extrémités solidarisées aux anneaux du mors et il est ainsi possible de conduire et de régler l'allure du cheval.The bit of net or net is composed of two rings of jaws, attached to the uprights, arranged on either side of the head of the horse and between which is arranged a barrel inserted into the mouth of the horse at the corner of the mouth. The net reins have two ends secured to the jaws of the bit and it is possible to drive and adjust the pace of the horse.

Le mors de bride se compose d'une tige appelée canon ou embouche qui traverse la bouche en appuyant sur la langue et la lèvre inférieure, solidaire de deux branches disposées de part et d'autre de la bouche et de deux anneaux disposés sur l'extrémité supérieure des branches et permettant la fixation du mors de bride sur les montants de la bride.The bridle jaw consists of a rod called barrel or fattening which crosses the mouth by pressing the tongue and the lower lip, secured to two branches arranged on either side of the mouth and two rings arranged on the upper end of the branches and allowing the fixing of the flange jaw on the amounts of the flange.

Les rênes de bride sont fixées aux extrémités antérieures des branches et la traction sur les rênes fixées aux extrémités inférieures des branches provoque un basculement du mors dont le canon vient appuyer sur les gencives. La sensation de pression indique au cheval dressé s'il -doit ralentir ou tourner. -En outre, le mors de bride agit sur la tête du cheval de façon à l'abaisser. Ainsi, il est possible d'orienter l'encolure du cheval.The bridle reins are attached to the front ends of the branches and traction on the reins attached to the lower ends of the branches causes a tilting of the jaw whose barrel presses on the gums. The feeling of pressure indicates to the trained horse whether he should slow down or turn. In addition, the bridle bit acts on the horse's head so as to lower it. Thus, it is possible to orient the neck of the horse.

Toutefois, lorsqu'une force est exercée par les rênes sur le mors de bride, le basculement des branches entraîne un effort de traction sur les montants latéraux qui se répercute sur la nuque du cheval au niveau de la têtière.However, when a force is exerted by the reins on the flange jaw, the tilting of the branches causes a tensile force on the lateral uprights which is reflected on the neck of the horse at the headrest.

Cette pression, au niveau de la nuque du cheval, qui peut être relativement importante, est une source de gênes et de traumatismes pour l'animal.This pressure, at the level of the nape of the horse, which can be relatively important, is a source of annoyance and trauma for the animal.

L'invention vise à remédier à ce problème en proposant un harnachement, tel qu'une bride ou un bridon, pour la fixation d'un mors à effet de levier permettant de diminuer la pression exercée sur la nuque de l'animal lors du basculement du mors à effet de levier, afin d'améliorer le confort du harnachement et éviter des traumatismes pour l'animal.The invention aims to remedy this problem by proposing a harness, such as a flange or a bridle, for fixing a lever jaw to reduce the pressure exerted on the neck of the animal during the tilting levered jaws, to improve the comfort of the harness and avoid trauma to the animal.

A cet effet, et selon un premier aspect, l'invention propose un harnachement, tel qu'une bride ou un bridon d'équitation, destiné à être fixé à la tête d'un animal de la famille des équidés, comprenant une têtière pour passer au sommet de la tête, derrière les oreilles de l'animal, prolongée de part et d'autre respectivement par un premier et un second montants latéraux pourvus de moyens de fixation d'un mors à effet de levier.For this purpose, and according to a first aspect, the invention provides a harness, such as a bridle or riding bridle, intended to be attached to the head of an animal of the equine family, comprising a headrest for pass to the top of the head, behind the ears of the animal, extended on either side respectively by a first and a second lateral uprights provided with means for attaching a lever jaw.

La bride comprend des moyens élastiques de rappel aptes à s'étendre pour permettre le déplacement des moyens de fixation du mors à effet de levier lorsqu'une force de traction est appliquée sur lesdits moyens de fixation, afin d'amortir la pression exercée par la têtière sur la nuque de l'animal, et à revenir à leur position initiale lorsque aucune force n'est appliquée sur lesdits moyens de fixation, la tension des moyens élastiques de rappel étant agencée de manière à ce que lesdits moyens élastiques de rappel s'étendent lorsque la force appliquée sur lesdits moyens de fixation est supérieure à un seuil de sollicitation et restent en position initiale lorsque ladite force est inférieure audit seuil.The flange comprises resilient biasing means capable of extending to allow the lever attaching means to move when a traction force is applied to said fastening means, in order to damp the pressure exerted by the headrest on the neck of the animal, and to return to their initial position when no force is applied to said fixing means, the tension of the elastic return means being arranged so that said elastic return means s' extend when the force applied to said attachment means is greater than a bias threshold and remain in the initial position when said force is below said threshold.

Ainsi, lorsque les moyens élastiques de rappel sont tendus, les gênes occasionnées par une pression sur le mors à effet de levier sont diminuées et lorsque les moyens élastiques sont dans leur position initiale, la bride est fermement maintenue sur la tête de l'animal.Thus, when the resilient return means are stretched, the annoyances caused by pressure on the lever jaw are reduced and when the elastic means are in their initial position, the flange is firmly held on the head of the animal.

Avantageusement, les moyens élastiques de rappel comprennent une première extrémité montée solidaire du premier montant latéral et une seconde extrémité montée solidaire du second montant latéral. Dans un mode de réalisation, les moyens élastiques de rappel sont formés par une bande élastique.Advantageously, the elastic return means comprise a first end mounted integral with the first lateral upright and a second end mounted integral with the second lateral upright. In one embodiment, the elastic return means are formed by an elastic band.

Ainsi, la mise en oeuvre de l'invention est relativement simple car les moyens de rappel peuvent être uniquement composés d'une bande élastique permettant à la fois le rappel du premier et du second montants latéraux.Thus, the implementation of the invention is relatively simple because the return means can be composed solely of an elastic band allowing both the return of the first and second lateral uprights.

Avantageusement, la têtière comprend en outre une gaine dans laquelle sont logés les moyens élastiques de rappel. Ainsi, les moyens élastiques de rappel sont protégés et les frottements sur la tête de l'animal sont limités car les moyens élastiques de rappel ne sont pas en contact direct avec l'animal.Advantageously, the headrest further comprises a sheath in which are housed the elastic return means. Thus, the elastic return means are protected and the friction on the head of the animal is limited because the elastic return means are not in direct contact with the animal.

Avantageusement, les montants latéraux possèdent une portion supérieure logée dans ladite gaine. Par conséquent, la portion supérieure des montants latéraux coulisse dans la gaine lorsque les moyens élastiques de rappel s'étendent ou reviennent dans leur position initiale et les frottements entre la portion supérieure des montants latéraux et l'animal sont limités.Advantageously, the lateral uprights have an upper portion housed in said sheath. Consequently, the upper portion of the lateral uprights slide in the sheath when the elastic return means extend or return to their initial position and the friction between the upper portion of the lateral uprights and the animal are limited.

Avantageusement, la gaine est équipée de moyens de butée limitant le mouvement du premier et second montants latéraux à l'intérieur de la gaine. Ainsi, un effort exercé sur le mors à effet de levier de façon dissymétrique n'occasionne pas un déséquilibre de la bride.Advantageously, the sheath is equipped with stop means limiting the movement of the first and second lateral uprights inside the sheath. Thus, a force exerted on the lever jaw asymmetrically does not cause an imbalance of the flange.

Dans un mode de réalisation, la gaine est formée de deux bandelettes superposées et fixées l'une à l'autre par leurs bords latéraux.In one embodiment, the sheath is formed of two superimposed strips and attached to one another by their lateral edges.

Avantageusement, le harnachement comprend en outre un frontail composé d'une lanière comportant à chacune de ses extrémités une boucle d'association aux montants latéraux dans laquelle coulissent lesdits montants latéraux. En conséquence, le mouvement du frontail n'est pas lié au mouvement des montants latéraux ce qui permet également de limiter les frottements.Advantageously, the harness further comprises a front consisting of a strap having at each of its ends an association loop to the lateral uprights in which said lateral uprights slide. In therefore, the movement of the front is not related to the movement of the lateral uprights which also limits the friction.

D'autres objets et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront au cours de la description qui suit, faite en référence aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une représentation schématique d'une bride selon l'invention, ladite bride étant mise en place sur la tête d'un cheval ;
  • la figure 2 est une représentation schématique d'une têtière selon l'invention vue par transparence ; et
  • la figure 3 est une représentation schématique d'une portion de la têtière en coupe longitudinale selon l'axe III-III de la figure 2.
Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description, made with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a flange according to the invention, said flange being placed on the head of a horse;
  • Figure 2 is a schematic representation of a headrest according to the invention seen by transparency; and
  • Figure 3 is a schematic representation of a portion of the headrest in longitudinal section along the axis III-III of Figure 2.

Bien que l'invention soit plus particulièrement destinée à être fixée à la tête d'un cheval, on notera qu'elle pourra également être utilisée pour le dressage d'autres animaux appartenant à la famille des équidés.Although the invention is more particularly intended to be attached to the head of a horse, it will be noted that it may also be used for training other animals belonging to the equine family.

Par la suite, on décrit une bride d'équitation 1 dans sa position normale dans laquelle elle est fixée sur la tête d'un cheval. Les termes « supérieure » et « inférieure » se réfèrent donc à une bride 1 en position d'utilisation, comme représenté sur la figure 1.Next, a riding bridle 1 is described in its normal position in which it is fixed on the head of a horse. The terms "upper" and "lower" therefore refer to a flange 1 in the position of use, as shown in FIG.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté, le mors à effet de levier est un mors de bride 5.In the embodiment shown, the lever jaw is a flange jaw 5.

La bride d'équitation 1 représentée sur la figure 1 comprend une têtière 2 prolongée de part et d'autre par des montants latéraux 3, 3', un frontail 12, une muserolle 18 et une sous-gorge 19.The riding bridle 1 shown in FIG. 1 comprises a headrest 2 extended on both sides by lateral uprights 3, 3 ', a front 12, a noseband 18 and a sub-groove 19.

Lorsque la bride 1 est fixée à la tête d'un cheval, la têtière 2 passe sur la nuque, derrière les oreilles du cheval, le frontail 12 passe au travers du front de l'animal, le sous-gorge 19 passe sous la maxillaire inférieure et la muserolle 18 se place sur le chanfrein, au-dessus des naseaux, afin d'empêcher le cheval d'ouvrir la bouche et de tenter ainsi de se débarrasser du mors de bride 5 ou du mors de filet 15. Ainsi, la bride 1 est fermement maintenue sur la tête du cheval.When the flange 1 is attached to the head of a horse, the headrest 2 passes on the neck, behind the ears of the horse, the front 12 passes through the forehead of the animal, the under-throat 19 passes under the maxilla lower and noseband 18 is placed on the chamfer, above the nostrils, to prevent the horse to open the mouth and thus attempt to get rid of the flange jaw 5 or the snaffle bit 15. Thus, the flange 1 is firmly maintained on the horse's head.

Les montants latéraux 3, 3' s'étendent de part et d'autre de la tête de l'animal, relient la têtière 2, le frontail 12 et la muserolle 18 et permettent en outre la fixation du mors de bride 5 et du mors de filet 15.The lateral uprights 3, 3 'extend on either side of the head of the animal, connect the headrest 2, the front 12 and the noseband 18 and further allow the attachment of the flange jaw 5 and the jaw net 15.

Chaque montant 3, 3' comporte deux bandes 26, 27 superposées et connectées l'une à l'autre au niveau de la portion supérieure 9 du montant 3, 3'. Au niveau de la portion inférieure des montants 3, 3', chaque bande se divise en deux sangles 16, 17, 20, 21. Ainsi, la portion inférieure du montant 3, 3' comporte quatre sangles 16, 17, 20, 21 prolongeant sa portion supérieure 9.Each upright 3, 3 'comprises two strips 26, 27 superimposed and connected to each other at the level of the upper portion 9 of the upright 3, 3'. At the lower portion of the uprights 3, 3 ', each band divides into two straps 16, 17, 20, 21. Thus, the lower portion of the upright 3, 3' comprises four straps 16, 17, 20, 21 extending its upper portion 9.

La première sangle 20 permet la fixation de la sous-gorge 20. La sous-gorge 20 est une lanière par exemple associée à la première sangle 20 au moyen de dispositif de réglage 22. La seconde sangle 21 permet la fixation de la muserolle 18. La muserolle 18 est également associée à la seconde sangle 21 au moyen d'un dispositif de réglage 23.The first strap 20 allows the sub-groove 20. The sub-throat 20 is a thong for example associated with the first strap 20 by means of adjustment device 22. The second strap 21 allows the fixation of the noseband 18. The noseband 18 is also associated with the second strap 21 by means of an adjusting device 23.

Enfin, les troisième 16 et quatrième 17 sangles, appelées montant de bride 16 et montant de filet 17 sont respectivement pourvues de moyens de fixation 4 de mors de bride 5 et de moyens de fixation 14 du mors de filet 15. Les troisième 16 et quatrième 17 sangles sont également équipées d'un dispositif de réglage 24.Finally, the third 16 and fourth 17 straps, called flange 16 and amount of thread 17 are respectively provided with fixing means 4 flange jaws 5 and fastening means 14 of the snaffle bit 15. The third 16 and fourth 17 straps are also equipped with an adjustment device 24.

Les dispositifs de réglage 22, 23, 24 sont par exemple des dispositifs de bouderie.The adjustment devices 22, 23, 24 are, for example, sulk devices.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté, les moyens de fixation 4, 14 du mors de bride 5 et du mors de filet 15 sont composés d'une perforation ménagée à l'extrémité du montant de bride 16 ou du montant de filet 17 et apte à être disposée autour d'un picot solidaire dudit montant 16, 17 de sorte à former une boucle autour de l'anneau du mors de bride 5 ou du mors de filet 15.In the embodiment shown, the fastening means 4, 14 of the flange jaw 5 and the mesh jaw 15 are composed of a perforation formed at the end of the flange 16 or the net amount 17 and adapted to being arranged around a pin secured to said post 16, 17 so as to form a loop around the ring of the flange jaw 5 or the mesh jaw 15.

Dans un mode de réalisation représenté sur la figure 2, la têtière 2 est composée d'une gaine 8 et de moyens élastiques de rappel 6.In one embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the headrest 2 is composed of a sheath 8 and elastic return means 6.

Les moyens élastiques de rappel 6 sont logés dans la gaine 8 et possèdent une première extrémité 7 montée solidaire d'un premier montant latéral 3 et une seconde extrémité 7' montée solidaire d'un second montant latéral 3'. Les moyens élastiques de rappel 6 sont par exemple formés par une bande de tissu élastique qui est cousue sur la portion supérieure 9, 9' des montants latéraux 3, 3'.The elastic return means 6 are housed in the sheath 8 and have a first end 7 mounted integral with a first lateral upright 3 and a second end 7 'integral with a second lateral upright 3'. The elastic return means 6 are for example formed by a strip of elastic fabric which is sewn on the upper portion 9, 9 'of the lateral uprights 3, 3'.

La tension des moyens élastiques de rappel 6 est choisie de manière à ce qu'ils s'étendent lorsque la force appliquée sur les moyens de fixation 4 du mors de bride 5 est supérieure à un seuil de sollicitation et restent en position initiale lorsque la force est inférieure audit seuil. Ainsi, lorsque le mors de bride 5 est sollicité de façon violente par le cavalier, les moyens élastiques de rappel 6 s'étendent de façon à amortir la force exercée sur la nuque du cheval tandis que lorsque le mors de bride 5 est sollicité de façon moindre, la force est transmise sur le canon du mors de bride 5 de façon à conduire le cheval.The tension of the elastic return means 6 is chosen so that they extend when the force applied to the fastening means 4 of the flange jaw 5 is greater than a biasing threshold and remain in the initial position when the force is below said threshold. Thus, when the flange jaw 5 is urged violently by the rider, the elastic return means 6 extend so as to damp the force exerted on the nape of the horse while when the flange jaw 5 is urged so less, the force is transmitted on the barrel of the bridle bit 5 so as to drive the horse.

Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, la bande élastique est cousue entre les deux bandes superposées formant la portion supérieure 9 du montant 3, 3'.In a particular embodiment, the elastic band is sewn between the two superimposed bands forming the upper portion 9 of the upright 3, 3 '.

Avantageusement, afin de limiter les frottements des montants 3, 3' sur l'animal, la portion supérieure 9, 9 des montants 3, 3' est également logée en partie dans la gaine 8. Ladite portion supérieure 9, 9' des montants est donc mobile en translation à l'intérieur de la gaine 8 lorsque les moyens élastiques de rappel sont étirés puis reviennent en position initiale.Advantageously, in order to limit the friction of the uprights 3, 3 'on the animal, the upper portion 9, 9 of the uprights 3, 3' is also housed partly in the sheath 8. Said upper portion 9, 9 'of the uprights is therefore mobile in translation inside the sheath 8 when the elastic return means are stretched and then return to the initial position.

Dans un mode de réalisation, la gaine 8 est formée par deux bandelettes superposées et fixées l'une à- l'autre au niveau de tours bords latéraux 11, 11'. Les bandelettes peuvent notamment être des bandelettes de cuir assemblées par couture.In one embodiment, the sheath 8 is formed by two superimposed strips and attached to each other at side edge turns 11, 11 '. The strips may in particular be leather strips stitched together.

La gaine 8 possède deux portions latérales dans lesquelles sont logées les portions supérieures 9, 9' des montants 3, 3' et une portion médiane 24 en contact avec la nuque de l'animal. Afin d'augmenter la répartition des efforts exercées sur la nuque, la portion médiane 24 est plus large que les portions latérales.The sheath 8 has two lateral portions in which are housed the upper portions 9, 9 'of the uprights 3, 3' and a middle portion 24 in contact with the neck of the animal. In order to increase the distribution of the forces exerted on the neck, the medial portion 24 is wider than the lateral portions.

La gaine 8 est équipée de moyens de butée 10 permettant de définir une position stable du premier 3 et du second 3' montants latéraux dans la gaine 8. Ces moyens de butée 10 permettent de limiter le déplacement des montants latéraux 3, 3' vers l'intérieur de la gaine 8. Ainsi, lorsqu'un effort est exercé de façon plus importante sur un côté du mors de bride 5, le montant latéral 3, 3' opposé ne coulisse pas à l'intérieur de la gaine 8. Par conséquent, un effort exercé sur le mors de bride de façon dissymétrique n'occasionne pas un déséquilibre de la bride.The sheath 8 is equipped with abutment means 10 making it possible to define a stable position of the first 3 and second 3 'lateral uprights in the sheath 8. These abutment means 10 make it possible to limit the displacement of the lateral uprights 3, 3' towards the In this way, when a force is exerted more significantly on one side of the flange jaw 5, the opposite lateral upright 3, 3 'does not slide inside the sheath 8. a force exerted on the flange jaw asymmetrically does not cause an imbalance of the flange.

Les moyens de butée 10 sont par exemple formés par un rétrécissement de l'espace intérieur de la gaine.The stop means 10 are for example formed by a narrowing of the inner space of the sheath.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur la figure 3, nous remarquons que l'épaisseur des bandes 25, 26 décroît progressivement vers l'extrémité supérieure des montants latéraux 3, 3' alors que le passage formé à l'intérieur de la gaine 8 rétrécit vers l'intérieur de la gaine 8. Ainsi, les surfaces des montants 3, 3' et de la gaine 8 formant butée sont relativement grandes.In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, we notice that the thickness of the strips 25, 26 decreases progressively toward the upper end of the lateral uprights 3, 3 'while the passage formed inside the sheath 8 shrinks. to the inside of the sheath 8. Thus, the surfaces of the uprights 3, 3 'and the sheath 8 forming a stop are relatively large.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté, le frontail 12 est une lanière comportant à chacune de ces extrémités des boucles d'association 13 avec les montants latéraux 3, 3'. Lesdites boucles d'association 13 sont agencées de sorte à ce que les montants latéraux 3, 3' coulissent à l'intérieur desdites boucles 13 lorsque les moyens élastiques de rappel 6 se tendent ou reviennent dans leur position initiale. Ainsi, le frontail 12 reste sensiblement immobile lors du mouvement des moyens élastiques de rappel 6 ce qui contribue au bon maintien de la bride 1 et limite les frottements de la bride 1 sur l'animal.In the embodiment shown, the front 12 is a strap having at each of these ends of the association loops 13 with the lateral uprights 3, 3 '. Said association loops 13 are arranged so that the lateral uprights 3, 3 'slide inside said loops 13 when the elastic return means 6 are stretched or return to their initial position. Thus, the front 12 remains substantially immobile during the movement of the elastic return means 6 which contributes to the proper retention of the flange 1 and limits the friction of the flange 1 on the animal.

La muserolle 18 est elle aussi composée d'une lanière qui entoure le chanfrein du cheval et comporte également des moyens de réglage 25 afin de s'adapter à la morphologie de l'animal.The noseband 18 is also composed of a strap which surrounds the chamfer of the horse and also comprises adjusting means 25 to adapt to the morphology of the animal.

On notera que la bride 1 peut être réalisée dans tous matériau approprié tel que le cuir ou le nylon.Note that the flange 1 can be made of any suitable material such as leather or nylon.

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Harnachement (1), tel qu'une bride ou un bridon d'équitation, destiné à être fixé à la tête d'un animal du type équidé, comprenant une têtière (2) pour passer au sommet de la tête, derrière les oreilles de l'animal, prolongée de part et d'autre respectivement par un premier (3) et un second (3') montants latéraux pourvus de moyens de fixation (4) d'un mors à effet de levier (5), caractérisée en ce que ladite bride (1) comprend des moyens élastiques de rappel (6) aptes à s'étendre pour permettre le déplacement des moyens de fixation (4) du mors à effet de levier (5) lorsqu'une force de traction est appliquée sur lesdits moyens de fixation (4), afin d'amortir la pression exercée par la têtière (2) sur la nuque de l'animal, et à revenir à leur position initiale lorsque aucune force n'est appliquée sur lesdits moyens de fixation (4), la tension des moyens élastiques de rappel (6) étant agencée de manière à ce que lesdits moyens élastiques de rappel (6) s'étendent lorsque la force appliquée sur lesdits moyens de fixation (4) est supérieure à un seuil de sollicitation et restent en position initiale lorsque ladite force est inférieure audit seuil.A harness (1), such as a riding bridle or bridle, for attachment to the head of an equine animal, including a headrest (2) for passing to the top of the head, behind the ears of the animal, extended on either side respectively by a first (3) and a second (3 ') lateral uprights provided with means (4) for attaching a lever jaw (5), characterized in that that said flange (1) comprises elastic return means (6) adapted to extend to permit movement of the fastening means (4) leveraged jaw (5) when a pulling force is applied to said fastening means (4), for damping the pressure exerted by the headrest (2) on the neck of the animal, and to return to their initial position when no force is applied to said fastening means (4) , the tension of the elastic return means (6) being arranged in such a way that the said elastic return means (6) are extend when the force applied to said fastening means (4) is greater than a bias threshold and remain in the initial position when said force is below said threshold. Harnachement (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que la têtière (2) comprend lesdits moyens élastiques de rappel (6).Harness (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the headrest (2) comprises said elastic return means (6). Harnachement (1) selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que les moyens élastiques de rappel (6) comprennent une première extrémité (7) montée solidaire du premier montant latéral (3) et une seconde extrémité (7') montée solidaire du second montant latéral (3').Harness (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the elastic return means (6) comprise a first end (7) mounted integral with the first lateral upright (3) and a second end (7 ') mounted integral with the second upright lateral (3 '). Harnachement (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que les moyens élastiques de rappel (6) sont formés par une bande élastique.Harness (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the elastic return means (6) are formed by an elastic band. Harnachement (1) selon l'une des revendications 2 à 4, caractérisée en ce que la têtière (2) comprend en outre une gaine (8) dans laquelle sont logés les moyens élastiques de rappel (6).Harness (1) according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the headrest (2) further comprises a sheath (8) in which are housed the elastic return means (6). Harnachement (1) selon la revendication 5, caractérisée en ce que les montants latéraux (3, 3') possèdent une portion supérieure (9, 9') logée dans ladite gaine (8).Harness (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the lateral uprights (3, 3 ') have an upper portion (9, 9') housed in said sheath (8). Harnachement (1) selon la revendication 6, caractérisée en ce que la gaine (8) est équipée de moyens de butée (10) limitant le mouvement du premier (3) et second (3') montants latéraux vers l'intérieur de la gaine (8).Harness (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the sheath (8) is provided with stop means (10) limiting the movement of the first (3) and second (3 ') lateral amounts towards the inside of the sheath (8). Harnachement (1) selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de butée (10) sont formés par un rétrécissement du passage formé à l'intérieur de la gaine (8).Harness (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the abutment means (10) are formed by a narrowing of the passage formed inside the sheath (8). Harnachement (1) selon l'une des revendications 5 à 8, caractérisée en ce que la gaine (8) est formée de deux bandelettes superposées et fixées l'une à l'autre par leurs bords latéraux (11, 11').Harness (1) according to one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the sheath (8) is formed of two superimposed strips and fixed to one another by their side edges (11, 11 '). Harnachement (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisée en ce qu'il comprend en outre un frontail (12) associé aux montants latéraux (3, 3') et destiné à être disposé en travers du front de l'animal.Harness (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it further comprises a front (12) associated with the lateral uprights (3, 3 ') and intended to be arranged across the front of the animal. Harnachement (1) selon la revendication 10, caractérisée en ce que le frontail (12) est une lanière comportant à chacune de ses extrémités une boucle d'association (13) aux montants latéraux (3, 3') dans laquelle coulissent lesdits montants latéraux (3, 3').Harness (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the front (12) is a strap having at each of its ends an association loop (13) to the lateral uprights (3, 3 ') in which slide said lateral uprights (3, 3 '). Harnachement (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisée en ce que les montants latéraux (3, 3') sont en outre pourvus de moyens de fixation (14) d'un mors de filet (15).Harness (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the lateral uprights (3, 3 ') are further provided with fastening means (14) of a net jaw (15). Harnachement (1) selon la revendication 12, caractérisée en ce que chaque montant latéral (3, 3') comprend un montant de bride (16) et un montant de filet (17) prolongeant la portion supérieure (9, 9') dudit montant et équipés respectivement de moyens de fixation (4) d'un mors de bride (5) et de moyens de fixation (14) d'un mors de filet (15).Harness (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that each lateral upright (3, 3 ') comprises a flange post (16) and a net post (17) extending the upper portion (9, 9') of said post and equipped respectively fixing means (4) of a flange jaw (5) and fastening means (14) of a net jaw (15). Harnachement (1) selon la revendication 13, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de fixation (4) d'un mors de bride (5) et/ou les moyens de fixation (15) d'un mors de filet (15) sont composés d'une perforation ménagée à l'extrémité du montant de bride (16) ou du montant de filet (17) apte à être disposée autour un picot solidaire dudit montant (16,17).Harness (1) according to claim 13, characterized in that the fastening means (4) of a flange jaw (5) and / or the fastening means (15) of a mesh jaw (15) are composed a perforation formed at the end of the flange amount (16) or the amount of thread (17) adapted to be arranged around a pin integral with said upright (16,17). Harnachement (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 14, caractérisée en ce qu'il comprend une muserolle (18) associée aux montants latéraux (3, 3') et destinée à être placée autour du chanfrein de l'animal, au-dessus de ses naseaux.Harness (1) according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that it comprises a noseband (18) associated with the lateral uprights (3, 3 ') and intended to be placed around the chamfer of the animal, at above his nostrils. Harnachement (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 15, caractérisée en ce qu'il comprend un sous-gorge (19) associé aux montant latéraux (3, 3') et destiné à passer sous le maxillaire inférieur de l'animal.Harness (1) according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that it comprises a sub-groove (19) associated with the lateral uprights (3, 3 ') and intended to pass under the lower jaw of the animal .
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