Saddle support structure
US7367619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62J1/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support structure having a seat surface (2), particularly for bicycles and other pedal operated machines, comprises a substantially rigid or semirigid frame (3), means for connecting the frame (3) to the bicycle or a pedal operated machine, a yieldable padding (7) secured to the top face of the frame (3), a covering layer (8) superimposed to the yieldable pad (7), characterized in that the frame (3) has one or more differential rigidity portions (11, 11′) adapted to facilitate the pedaling motion. The differential rigidity portions (11, 11′) are situated at an outer peripheral edge (13) of the frame (3), along which at least one recess (12) is provided. Each differential rigidity portion (11, 11′) comprises a plurality of projections (14) extending outwardly of recesses (12) formed in the frame (3).
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