Bicycle saddle

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of bicycles, and discloses a bicycle saddle. The bicycle saddle comprises a saddle body and a plurality of air inducing buckets, a plurality of air inlet holes are formed in the saddle body, the first ends of the air inlet holes extend to the upper side of the saddle body, the second ends of the air inlet holes extend to the lower side of the saddle body, and the air inducing buckets are all arranged on the lower side of the saddle body. An air inducing channel is defined by each air inducing scoop and the saddle body, an inlet of each air inducing channel is communicated with the outside, an outlet of each air inducing channel is correspondingly communicated with the second end of one air inlet, the bicycle saddle can play a good role in ventilation and heat dissipation, and the user experience is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of bicycles, in particular to a bicycle saddle. Background Art

[0002] Under the advocacy of low-carbon travel, more and more people choose bicycles as a means of transportation, and the bicycle saddle is an important factor affecting the comfort of the bicycle.

[0003] When a rider rides for a long time, the body will rub against the saddle, causing a stuffy feeling. In order to fully dissipate heat from the parts of the rider's body that are in contact with the saddle during riding and maintain comfort, current bicycle saddles are designed with central vents. However, opening a central vent only in the center of the saddle cannot fully dissipate the heat accumulated in the rider's buttocks and groin. After riding for a long time, the rider's buttocks and groin will still feel significant discomfort.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a bicycle saddle to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a bicycle saddle that can play a good role in ventilation and heat dissipation. The parts of the rider's body that come into contact with the saddle during riding can be fully cooled, avoiding significant discomfort in the rider's buttocks and groin after long-term riding.

[0006] To achieve this purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A bicycle saddle comprising:

[0008] A saddle body, wherein a plurality of air inlet holes are formed on the saddle body, wherein a first end of the air inlet hole extends to an upper side of the saddle body, and a second end of the air inlet hole extends to a lower side of the saddle body;

[0009] A plurality of air ducts are arranged on the lower side of the saddle body. Each of the air ducts and the saddle body is surrounded by an air duct channel. The inlet of the air duct channel is connected to the outside world, and the outlet of each air duct channel is connected to the second end of the air inlet hole.

[0010] Preferably, the air induced passage includes an air induced section and an air inlet section which are connected to each other, the air induced section is connected to the outside, the air inlet section is connected to the air inlet hole, and the minimum cross-sectional area of ​​the air induced section is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet section.

[0011] Preferably, the cross-sectional area of ​​the air induction section gradually increases in a direction away from the air inlet section.

[0012] Preferably, the induced draft scoop and the saddle body are bonded together; or;

[0013] The air scoop and the saddle body are formed by 3D printing.

[0014] Preferably, the saddle body is further provided with a central vent, which extends in the front-to-back direction and penetrates the saddle body in the up-down direction.

[0015] Preferably, the plurality of air inlet holes are distributed on both sides of the central vent.

[0016] Preferably, the bicycle saddle further comprises a bracket, which is arranged on the lower side of the saddle body.

[0017] Preferably, the air induction channel further includes a transition section, which is constructed in an arc shape and connects the air induction section and the air inlet section.

[0018] Preferably, along the direction from rear to front, the lower side wall of the air inducing section extends obliquely downward.

[0019] Preferably, the cross section of the inlet of the air induction section is trapezoidal, the upper base of the trapezoid is arranged away from the saddle body, and the lower base of the trapezoid is arranged close to the saddle body.

[0020] Beneficial effects:

[0021] The utility model provides a bicycle saddle, wherein a plurality of air inlet holes are provided on the saddle body, one end of the air inlet holes extending to the upper side of the saddle body and the other end extending to the lower side of the saddle body. An air inlet scoop corresponding to the air inlet hole is provided on the lower side of the saddle body, and each air inlet scoop and the saddle body are surrounded to form an air inlet channel, the entrance of which is connected to the outside world. During riding, the air inlet channel can guide the air to flow into the air inlet holes and eventually flow to the part where the rider contacts the saddle body, thereby fully dissipating the heat at the contact part and avoiding significant discomfort in the rider's buttocks and groin after riding for a long time. The bicycle saddle of the utility model can play a good role in ventilation, air permeability and heat dissipation, and provides a good user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a first schematic diagram of a bicycle saddle provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of a bicycle saddle provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fitting between the induced draft scoop and the saddle body provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of the induced draft scoop provided by an embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] 1. Saddle body; 11. Hip-sitting area; 12. Perineum; 13. Front end; 14. Central vent; 15. Air intake; 2. Air scoop; 21. Air duct; 211. Air duct section; 2111. Lower side wall; 212. Transition section; 213. Air intake section; 3. Bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are intended only to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings only illustrate portions relevant to the present invention, not all of its components.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0031] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," and other orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely for ease of description and simplified operation. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive purposes and have no special meaning.

[0032] This embodiment provides a bicycle saddle, such as Figures 1-4As shown, the bicycle saddle includes a saddle body 1 and multiple air ducts 2. The saddle body 1 is provided with multiple air inlet holes 15. The first end of the air inlet hole 15 extends to the upper side of the saddle body 1, and the second end extends to the lower side of the saddle body 1. The multiple air ducts 2 are all arranged on the lower side of the saddle body 1. Each air duct 2 and the saddle body 1 are surrounded to form an air inlet channel 21. The inlet of each air inlet channel 21 is connected to the outside world, and the outlet of each air inlet channel 21 is connected to the second end of an air inlet hole 15.

[0033] During riding, the air inlet 21 guides the air into the air inlet 15 and ultimately flows to the area where the rider contacts the saddle body 1, thereby effectively dissipating heat from the contact area and preventing significant discomfort in the rider's buttocks and groin after long periods of riding. The bicycle saddle of this embodiment provides excellent ventilation and heat dissipation, providing a good user experience.

[0034] like Figure 1-Figure 2 As shown, the saddle body 1 is also provided with a central vent 14, which extends in the front-to-back direction and penetrates the saddle body 1 in the up-down direction. The central vent 14 extends from the middle of the buttocks 11 to the middle of the perineum 12, promoting air flow at the buttocks and thighs in contact with the saddle body 1 and reducing pressure in the crotch area.

[0035] like Figure 1-Figure 2 As shown, multiple air intake holes 15 are distributed on both sides of the central vent 14. The central vent 14 and the air intake holes 15 work together to fully dissipate heat from the area where the rider contacts the saddle body 1, thus preventing significant discomfort in the rider's buttocks and groin after prolonged riding. In this embodiment, the saddle body 1 includes, from back to front, a buttocks seat 11, a perineum 12, and a front end 13. Because the buttocks seat 11 has a larger contact area with the rider and requires a higher heat dissipation, the air intake holes 15 are primarily located in the buttocks seat 11. Of course, in some embodiments, a smaller number of air intake holes 15 may also be located in the perineum 12.

[0036] It's worth noting that the provision of multiple air intake holes 15 with smaller cross-sectional areas does not, on the one hand, affect the support provided by the saddle body 1. If padding is installed on the saddle body 1 for riding comfort, the padding is less likely to sink through the air intake holes 15 and wear out during riding. If padding is not installed on the saddle body 1, the rider's buttocks are less likely to feel discomfort when contacting the saddle body 1. Furthermore, the provision of multiple air scoops 2 corresponding to the multiple air intake holes 15 ensures that the air volume flowing through each air intake hole 15 is essentially equal, reducing the resistance to airflow during riding. Furthermore, the provision of multiple air scoops 2 only adds 5% to the weight of the original bicycle saddle, thus not compromising the lightweight requirements of bicycle saddles.

[0037] like Figure 3-Figure 4As shown, the air duct 21 of the air duct 2 includes an air duct section 211 and an air inlet section 213. The air duct section 211 extends roughly in the horizontal direction, and the opening of the air duct section 211 is connected to the outside world. The air inlet section 213 extends roughly in the vertical direction and connects the air duct section 211 and the air inlet hole 15. Through the arrangement of the air duct section 211 and the air inlet section 213, the airflow in the front and rear directions can be converted into vertical airflow and blown to the part that contacts the rider.

[0038] Optionally, multiple air ducts 2 are arranged in multiple rows along the front-to-back direction, with the air ducting sections 211 of the first row of air ducts 2 opening forward. To prevent the front row of air ducts 2 from blocking the air intake of the air intake passages 21 of the rear row of air ducts 2, the air ducting sections 211 of the rear row of air ducts 2 may open in an oblique or sideways direction, without specific limitation, as long as the problem of poor air intake in the air intake passages 21 of the rear row of air ducts 2 is avoided.

[0039] In this embodiment, the cross-section of the air inlet section 213 is consistent with the cross-section of the air inlet hole 15, and the minimum cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet section 211 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet section 213. By setting the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet section 211 larger, more external air can enter the air inlet section 211, that is, sufficient air is guided into the air inlet hole 15, achieving good ventilation and heat dissipation.

[0040] like Figure 3-Figure 4 As shown, the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet section 211 gradually increases in the direction away from the air inlet section 213. The cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet section 211 at the entrance of the air inlet channel 21 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet section 211 extending to the air inlet section 213. The initial guided gas flow rate is large, which has an impact force on the gas in the air inlet section 213, and the gas is better guided into the air inlet hole 15, so that the contact part between the rider and the saddle body 1 can be fully cooled.

[0041] like Figure 3-Figure 4 As shown, the air duct 21 also includes a transition section 212, which is constructed in an arc shape and connects the air duct section 211 and the air inlet section 213. On the one hand, the transition section 212 can transition the air flow of the air duct section 211 to the air inlet section 213, so that the air flow can flow better into the air inlet hole 15, playing a good role in ventilation, air permeability and heat dissipation; on the other hand, the arc-shaped transition section 212 can reduce the force of the air flow on the air duct 2 compared to the right-angled transition section 212, thereby reducing the resistance of the air flow to the bicycle in the direction of travel.

[0042] like Figure 3-Figure 4As shown, the lower sidewall 2111 of the air induction section 211 extends obliquely downward from the rear to the front. This angle, which is set at an angle to the bicycle's travel direction, enhances the air guidance function of the air induction section 211, increases the total amount of air entering the air induction channel 21, and improves heat dissipation. Optionally, the angle can be 15 degrees, 30 degrees, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, 75 degrees, etc., without specific limitation, as long as it effectively guides air flow to the air inlet 15 while causing negligible resistance to the bicycle.

[0043] like Figure 3-Figure 4 As shown, the cross-section of the inlet of the air induced section 211 is a trapezoid, the upper base of the trapezoid is set away from the saddle body 1, and the lower base of the trapezoid is set close to the saddle body 1. Such a setting can reduce the obstruction of the front air induced scoop 2 to the rear air induced scoop 2, thereby allowing the air flow to flow more smoothly into the air induced channel 21 of the rear air induced scoop 2.

[0044] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the scoop 2 and saddle body 1 are formed separately and then bonded together using an adhesive. While this molding method reduces the difficulty of molding the individual components, the bond strength is low, and the adhesive is susceptible to aging and wear over time, thereby reducing the stability of the overall structure. Furthermore, the bonding process increases time, labor costs, and product defect rates, resulting in relatively low production efficiency. Furthermore, the use of adhesive increases the weight of the bicycle saddle. In some embodiments, the scoop 2 and saddle body 1 are formed using 3D printing. This molding process can improve the production efficiency of bicycle saddles. Of course, those skilled in the art can flexibly select a bicycle saddle production process based on actual conditions.

[0045] like Figure 1-Figure 2 As shown, the bicycle saddle also includes a bracket 3, which is arranged on the lower side of the saddle body 1. The two ends of the bracket 3 are respectively connected to the hip seat 11 and the front end 13, which can provide good support for the saddle body 1. In this embodiment, the bicycle saddle includes two brackets 3, which extend roughly in the front-to-back direction. The two brackets 3 are symmetrically arranged, and the front ends of the two brackets 3 are both connected to the lower side of the front end 13, and the rear ends of the two brackets 3 are respectively connected to the lower side of the hip seat 11 and located on both sides of the central vent 14. The two brackets 3 intersect and connect at the front end 13, which provides good support for the saddle body 1. A conventional bicycle includes a frame, a clamp and a bicycle saddle. The clamp is arranged on the frame. The middle part of the bracket 3 has a straight rod that meets the requirements of the clamp, so that the clamp clamps the bracket 3, and then the bicycle saddle is installed on the frame.

[0046] In some embodiments, the bracket 3 and the saddle body 1 are formed separately and then bonded together. This bonding process is time-consuming and has relatively low production efficiency. In some embodiments, the bracket 3 and the saddle body 1 are formed by 3D printing, eliminating the need for secondary operations and improving the production efficiency of bicycle saddles. Of course, those skilled in the art can flexibly select the production process for bicycle saddles based on actual conditions.

[0047] Obviously, the above-described embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the manner in which the present invention is to be implemented. A person skilled in the art would be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A bicycle saddle, characterized in that: include: A saddle body (1), wherein a plurality of air inlet holes (15) are provided on the saddle body (1), wherein a first end of the air inlet hole (15) extends to an upper side of the saddle body (1), and a second end extends to a lower side of the saddle body (1); A plurality of air induced scoops (2) are arranged on the lower side of the saddle body (1), and each of the air induced scoops (2) and the saddle body (1) are surrounded to form an air induced channel (21). The inlet of the air induced channel (21) is connected to the outside, and the outlet of each of the air induced channels (21) is connected to the second end of a corresponding air inlet hole (15).

2. The bicycle saddle according to claim 1, wherein: The air induction channel (21) comprises an air induction section (211) and an air inlet section (213) which are connected to each other; the air induction section (211) is connected to the outside world; the air inlet section (213) is connected to the air inlet hole (15); and the minimum cross-sectional area of ​​the air induction section (211) is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet section (213).

3. The bicycle saddle according to claim 2, wherein: The cross-sectional area of ​​the air induction section (211) gradually increases in a direction away from the air inlet section (213).

4. The bicycle saddle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The air induced bucket (2) and the saddle body (1) are bonded together; or; The air induced scoop (2) and the saddle body (1) are formed by 3D printing.

5. The bicycle saddle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The saddle body (1) is also provided with a central ventilation opening (14), which extends in the front-to-back direction and penetrates the saddle body (1) in the top-to-bottom direction.

6. The bicycle saddle according to claim 5, wherein: The plurality of air inlet holes (15) are distributed on both sides of the central vent (14).

7. The bicycle saddle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The bicycle saddle further comprises a bracket (3), and the bracket (3) is arranged on the lower side of the saddle body (1).

8. The bicycle saddle according to claim 2, wherein: The air induction channel (21) further comprises a transition section (212), wherein the transition section (212) is constructed in an arc shape and connects the air induction section (211) and the air inlet section (213).

9. The bicycle saddle according to claim 2, wherein: Along the direction from back to front, the lower side wall (2111) of the air inducing section (211) extends obliquely downward.

10. The bicycle saddle according to claim 2, wherein: The cross section of the inlet of the air induction section (211) is trapezoidal, the upper base of the trapezoid is arranged away from the saddle body (1), and the lower base of the trapezoid is arranged close to the saddle body (1).

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