Bicycle saddle and bicycle

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of bicycles, and discloses a bicycle saddle and a bicycle, the bicycle saddle comprises a saddle main body and a support, the support is arranged on the lower side of the saddle main body and comprises a main body part and two supporting parts, the two supporting parts are respectively connected to two ends of the main body part, each supporting part comprises a plurality of branches, and the branches are connected with the main body part. One end of each branch is connected with the main body part, the other end of each branch is supported on the lower side of the saddle main body, the saddle main body and the support are integrally formed in a 3D printing mode, or the saddle main body and the support are connected in a bonding mode, or the saddle main body and the support are connected in a welding mode; according to the bicycle saddle, the strength of the middle area of the saddle body can be guaranteed on the premise that the thickness of the saddle body is not increased, the overall structure of the bicycle saddle is stable, the strength of the middle portion of the saddle body is guaranteed on the premise that the thickness of the saddle body is not increased, and the requirement for light weight of professional bicycles can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bicycle technology, and in particular to a bicycle saddle and a bicycle. Background Technology

[0002] A bicycle includes a saddle and a frame. The saddle includes a saddle body with two symmetrical supports on the underside of the saddle body. The supports are rod-shaped guide rails. The frame is equipped with clamps that cooperate with the rod-shaped guide rails. The clamps hold and fix the rod-shaped guide rails, thereby installing the saddle onto the frame.

[0003] Currently, one end of the rod-shaped guide rail is connected to the front end of the saddle body, and the other end is connected to the rear end. This design leaves the middle part of the saddle body without effective support. To ensure the strength of the middle part of the saddle body, its thickness must be increased. However, the increase in thickness also increases the weight of the saddle body, which contradicts the core requirement of lightweight professional bicycle components.

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

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a bicycle saddle that can effectively support all positions of the saddle body, and ensure the strength of the middle area of ​​the saddle body without increasing the thickness of the saddle body, thus meeting the lightweight requirements of professional bicycle parts.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A bicycle saddle includes a saddle body and a bracket. The bracket is disposed on the underside of the saddle body and includes a main body portion and two support portions. The two support portions are respectively connected to both ends of the main body portion. Each support portion includes multiple branches, one end of which is connected to the main body portion, and the other end of which is supported on the underside of the saddle body portion; wherein:

[0008] The saddle body and the support frame are integrally 3D printed; or;

[0009] The saddle body and the bracket are bonded together; or;

[0010] The saddle body and the bracket are welded together.

[0011] Preferably, the bracket extends in the front-rear direction, and the branch of the support portion located at least at the rear end of the main body is constructed as a tree structure, which includes at least two levels of sub-branches, wherein the first level of the sub-branch is connected to the main body, and the last level of the sub-branch is connected to the saddle body.

[0012] Preferably, the tree structure also includes child nodes, and adjacent sub-branches are connected through these child nodes.

[0013] Preferably, the child node is constructed as a sphere.

[0014] Preferably, the diameter of the sub-branch gradually decreases as the number of levels increases.

[0015] Preferably, the support portion further includes a root node connected to the end of the main body portion, and multiple branches are connected to the root node.

[0016] Preferably, the branch has a hollow structure.

[0017] Preferably, the bicycle saddle includes two brackets, which are symmetrically arranged in the left-right direction.

[0018] Preferably, the saddle body is also provided with a central ventilation opening, which extends in the front-to-back direction and penetrates the saddle body in the vertical direction.

[0019] Another objective of this invention is to provide a bicycle that, by adopting the aforementioned bicycle saddle, ensures the strength of the middle part of the saddle body without increasing the thickness of the saddle body, thereby meeting the lightweight requirements of professional bicycles.

[0020] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0021] A bicycle includes a frame, a clamp, and a saddle, the clamp being disposed on the frame and holding the support.

[0022] Beneficial effects:

[0023] This utility model provides a bicycle saddle, which includes a saddle body and a bracket. The bracket includes a main body and two support parts, which are respectively connected to both ends of the main body. Each support part includes multiple branches, one end of which is connected to the main body and the other end is supported on the lower side of the saddle body. The saddle body and the bracket are integrally 3D printed, bonded, or welded together. The multiple branches at both ends of the bracket provide multi-point support for the saddle body, thereby ensuring the strength of the middle area of ​​the saddle body without increasing its thickness. This makes the overall structure of the bicycle saddle stable and enables the bicycle saddle to meet the lightweight requirements of professional bicycle parts.

[0024] The bicycle provided by this utility model, by adopting the above-mentioned bicycle saddle, ensures the strength of the middle part of the saddle body without increasing the thickness of the saddle body, and can meet the requirements of lightweight professional bicycles. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a first schematic diagram of the saddle body and bracket provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the saddle body and bracket provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Saddle body; 11. Hip seat; 12. Perineum; 13. Front end; 14. Central vent; 2. Bracket; 21. Main body; 22. Support; 221. Root node; 222. Sub-node; 223. Branch; 2231. First-level branch; 2232. Second-level branch. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

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

[0030] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0031] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0032] This embodiment provides a bicycle saddle and a bicycle, the bicycle including a frame, a clamp, and a bicycle saddle, the clamp being disposed on the frame and used to clamp and fix the bicycle saddle. Figures 1-2 As shown, the bicycle saddle includes a saddle body 1 and a bracket 2. The bracket 2 is located on the lower side of the saddle body 1 and includes a main body 21 and two support parts 22. The clamp holds the main body 21. The two support parts 22 are respectively connected to the two ends of the main body 21. The support part 22 includes multiple branches 223. One end of each branch 223 is connected to the main body 21, and the other end is supported on the lower side of the saddle body 1. The saddle body 1 and the bracket 2 are integrally 3D printed, or the saddle body 1 and the bracket 2 are bonded together, or the saddle body 1 and the bracket 2 are welded together.

[0033] In this embodiment of the bicycle saddle, on the one hand, the multiple branches 223 at both ends of the bracket 2 provide multi-point support for the saddle body 1, enabling more extensive and uniform support over a larger area. This ensures the strength of the central area of ​​the saddle body 1 without increasing its thickness, preventing sagging and deformation, and extending its lifespan. The overall structure of the bicycle saddle is stable, and compared to traditional bicycles, this saddle structure reduces weight by 30%-40%, meeting the lightweight requirements of professional bicycle components. On the other hand, laser 3D printing technology can achieve the molding of the complex shape described above, and the branches 223 of the support 22 are directly fused to the saddle body 1 without welding or bonding. This not only avoids the use of glue that increases the weight of the bicycle saddle but also ensures high connection strength, preventing delamination between the saddle body 1 and the bracket 2. Furthermore, it offers high production efficiency. Of course, those skilled in the art can flexibly choose the production process for the bicycle saddle according to the actual situation.

[0034] The bicycle in this embodiment, by adopting the above-mentioned bicycle saddle, helps to meet the demand for lightweight professional bicycles.

[0035] like Figure 2As shown, the bicycle saddle includes two supports 2, each extending approximately in the front-to-back direction. The two supports 2 are symmetrically arranged in the left-to-right direction, and the supporting force on both sides of the saddle body 1 is consistent, resulting in a stable overall structure for the bicycle saddle. In this embodiment, the main body 21 of the support 2 is a rod with a specific cross-sectional shape that can be adapted to existing clamps, and is not shorter than 30mm.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, along the direction from back to front, the saddle body 1 sequentially includes a seat portion 11, a perineal portion 12, and a front end portion 13. Different parts of the saddle body 1 have different areas, different degrees of pressure, and different required support. The front end portion 13 of the saddle body 1 has a smaller area and needs to bear less pressure; therefore, each branch 223 of the support portion 22 located at the front end of the bracket 2 has a simple columnar structure. The multiple branches 223 of the support portion 22 work together to reliably support the front end portion 13. It is understood that the extension direction of this columnar branch 223 can be straight or curved; no specific limitation is made here.

[0037] However, the seat portion 11 of the saddle body 1 has a large area and needs to bear a large pressure. Therefore, the branches 223 of the support portion 22 located at the rear end of the main body 21 are constructed as a tree structure. This tree structure includes at least two levels of sub-branches, where the first level sub-branch connects to the main body 21, and the last level sub-branch connects to the saddle body 1. This arrangement allows the support portion 22 at the rear end of the main body 21 to provide more support to the corresponding part of the saddle body 1, with a larger support area, thus improving the support effect on the saddle body 1 and matching the support effect of the support portion 22 with the area of ​​the corresponding support position and the pressure to be borne. It is understood that in some embodiments (not shown), the branches 223 of the support portion 22 located at the front end of the main body 21 can also be constructed as a tree structure as needed; this is not specifically limited here.

[0038] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the tree-like branch 223 located at the rear end of the main body 21 includes a primary branch 2231 and multiple secondary branches 2232. The first end of the primary branch 2231 is connected to the main body 21, one end of each of the multiple secondary branches 2232 is connected to the second end of the primary branch 2231, and the other ends of each of the multiple secondary branches 2232 are connected to the saddle body 1. By providing multiple secondary branches 2232 for each branch 223, the number of support points for the buttocks seat 11, which has a larger area and needs to bear greater pressure, is increased, and the support range is more uniform. It is understood that in some embodiments, some of the multiple secondary branches 2232 may also be supported on the buttocks seat 11 of the saddle body 1 and on the perineum 12 of the saddle body 1.

[0039] In other embodiments (not shown), the branches 223 of the tree structure may include three-level, four-level or more sub-branches, which are not specifically limited here.

[0040] In summary, in this embodiment, by setting the support portion 22 located at the front end of the main body 21 and the support portion 22 located at the rear end of the main body 21 to different structures, the support effect of each support portion 22 is matched with the area of ​​the corresponding support position and the pressure to be borne. This ensures sufficient support while minimizing the amount of support material used, meeting the lightweight requirements of professional bicycles. At the same time, the tree structure can be customized based on multiple dimensions such as gender specificity, weight dispersion, and habit diversity to achieve precise adaptation and optimized configuration for different characteristic groups, thereby effectively improving the relevance of bicycle saddles in various application scenarios.

[0041] In this embodiment, as Figures 1-2 As shown, the support portion 22 also includes a root node 221, which is located at the end of the main body 21. Multiple branches 223 are connected to the root node 221, and the other ends of the branches 223 are connected to the saddle body 1, providing multi-point support for the saddle body 1. The root node 221 improves the reliability of the connection between each branch 223 and the main body 21, and enhances the structural strength of the entire support portion 22. In this embodiment, the root node 221 is spherical. The spherical structure facilitates the branch 223 to extend from various directions, thereby ensuring a uniform distribution of the branch 223 and improving the support for the saddle body 1.

[0042] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the tree structure also includes child nodes 222. Adjacent sub-branches are connected through child nodes 222. The presence of child nodes 222 improves the reliability of the connection between adjacent sub-branches and enhances the structural strength of the entire support 22. In this embodiment, the first ends of multiple first-level branches 2231 are all connected to the root node 221, and the second end of each first-level branch 2231 is provided with a child node 222. One end of multiple second-level branches 2232 in the same tree structure is also connected to a child node 222. The presence of child nodes 222 improves the reliability of the connection between each second-level branch 2232 and the first-level branch 2231.

[0043] In this embodiment, the sub-node 222 is constructed as a sphere, which facilitates the multiple secondary branches 2232 to be led out from various directions, thereby making the multiple secondary branches 2232 evenly distributed and improving the support of the saddle body 1.

[0044] like Figures 1-2As shown, with the increase of the number of levels, the diameter of the sub-branches gradually decreases. On the one hand, the saddle area supported by each sub-branch gradually decreases, and the required strength and corresponding diameter also gradually decrease. Within a certain area, more small-diameter branches 223 can be set, improving the structural strength of the support 22 and thus providing better support to that area. On the other hand, small-diameter branches 223 are lighter than large-diameter branches 223, reducing the overall weight of the bicycle saddle without affecting the support effect. Of course, during production, the diameter of each level of branches 223 can be flexibly selected to suit different saddle bodies 1 according to actual conditions. In some embodiments, the branches 223 can be curved, such as arcs, etc., which are not specifically limited here.

[0045] It is worth noting that, along the top-down direction, the ends of each branch 223 (i.e., the parts connected to the saddle body 1) are kept as perpendicular as possible to the load surface of the saddle body 1 at the corresponding position, which can improve the support of the saddle body 1.

[0046] In this embodiment, both branch 223 and main body 21 can be hollow structures. While ensuring good support, this reduces the overall weight of the bicycle saddle, meeting the lightweight requirements of professional bicycles. In other embodiments, branch 223 can also be made of lightweight material; no specific limitation is made here. It is understood that each branch 223 of the support portion 22 located at the front end of the main body 21 can also be made into a hollow structure.

[0047] like Figures 1-2 As shown, a central ventilation port 14 is also provided on the saddle body 1. The central ventilation port 14 extends in the front-to-back direction and penetrates the saddle body 1 in the vertical direction. The central ventilation port 14 extends from the middle of the buttocks 11 to the middle of the perineum 12, promoting airflow in the buttocks and thighs that are in contact with the saddle body 1 and reducing pressure in the hip area.

[0048] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A bicycle saddle, characterized in that, The saddle includes a saddle body (1) and a bracket (2). The bracket (2) is disposed on the lower side of the saddle body (1) and includes a main body (21) and two support parts (22). The two support parts (22) are respectively connected to both ends of the main body (21). Each support part (22) includes multiple branches (223), one end of each branch (223) is connected to the main body (21), and the other end is supported on the lower side of the saddle body (1). The saddle body (1) and the bracket (2) are integrally 3D printed; or; The saddle body (1) and the bracket (2) are bonded together; or; The saddle body (1) and the bracket (2) are welded together.

2. The bicycle saddle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket (2) extends in the front-rear direction, and the branch (223) of the support part (22) located at least at the rear end of the main body (21) is constructed as a tree structure. The tree structure includes at least two levels of sub-branches, wherein the first level of the sub-branch is connected to the main body (21), and the last level of the sub-branch is connected to the saddle body (1).

3. The bicycle saddle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The tree structure also includes child nodes (222), and adjacent sub-branches are connected through the child nodes (222).

4. The bicycle saddle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The child node (222) is constructed as a sphere.

5. The bicycle saddle according to claim 2, characterized in that, As the number of levels increases, the diameter of the sub-branches gradually decreases.

6. The bicycle saddle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support part (22) also includes a root node (221), which is connected to the end of the main body part (21), and the plurality of branches (223) are all connected to the root node (221).

7. The bicycle saddle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The branch (223) is a hollow structure.

8. The bicycle saddle according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The bicycle saddle includes two brackets (2), which are symmetrically arranged in the left-right direction.

9. The bicycle saddle according to any one of claims 1-7, 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 vertical direction.

10. A bicycle, characterized in that, It includes a frame, a clamp, and a bicycle saddle as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the clamp is disposed on the frame and clamps the bracket (2).

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