Saddle support

US6827408B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ina Schaeffler KG · DE

Inventors

• Patrick Daniel · Kirkel, DE
• Rainer Kleber · Rockenberg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 22, 2002
• Grant date: Dec 7, 2004
• Expiry date: Nov 22, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16C2326/20
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A saddle support for securing a saddle of a vehicle, typically of a bicycle, comprises an outer part (2) that surrounds at least a portion of an inner part (1) with formation of a gap (8). A rolling bearing for a linear mounting of the inner part (1) on the outer part (2) is arranged in this gap (8). A spring element (5) acting in mounting direction spring-mounts the inner part (1). The rolling bearing is constituted by a linear bearing assembly (9) with recirculating rolling elements. The rolling elements (13) are in rolling contact with rolling element raceways (13a, 15, 14), at least one of said rolling element raceways being configured on the linear bearing assembly (9) and at least one other of said rolling element raceways being configured on the inner part (1).