Inverse Stirrup for Resisting Upward Rider Forces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional horseback riding systems fail to effectively resist upward and transverse forces, leading to potential ejection of riders from horses during sudden movements, as they only provide downward force resistance through freely hanging stirrups.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of an inverse stirrup system that is attached to the horse's saddle or girth strap, allowing riders to resist upward and transverse forces by contacting the stirrup with the upper surface of their foot, thereby maintaining position and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional freely hanging stirrups are used, then the system is simple and allows easy mounting, but it cannot effectively resist upward and transverse forces during sudden horse movements
Solution Approach 1:
The stirrup system is divided into two independent components: a conventional hanging stirrup for downward force resistance and an inverse stirrup attached to the saddle for upward force resistance. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in resisting specific force directions, improving overall rider stability without requiring complete system redesign
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces an inverse stirrup that is attached to the saddle and resists upward forces by having the rider contact it with the upper surface of their foot, opposite to the conventional stirrup where the foot rests on the bottom surface. This inversion enables the system to counteract upward displacing forces during sudden horse movements
2Reliability
If the stirrup is attached to resist upward forces, then rider safety improves, but the rider's ability to stand or move in the saddle may be interfered with
Solution Approach 1:
The inverse stirrup is designed with flexible connections and adjustable positioning that allow it to adapt to the rider's movements. The stirrup can dynamically adjust its position and angle of resistance, providing upward force support when needed while permitting natural standing and moving motions in the saddle
Solution Approach 2:
The inverse stirrup system includes adjustable parameters such as attachment height, angle, and tension that can be modified to optimize both safety and rider mobility. By changing these parameters, the system can provide appropriate resistance while accommodating different riding styles and movements
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AI summary
A system for horseback riding comprising an inverse stirrup which allows a horseback rider to use the top of the rider's foot to resist upward or transverse forces so as to maintain the rider's position on the horse. The inverse stirrup is attached to the horse by a circumferential or semi-circumferential strap passing beneath the horse such as the girth strap, or directly to the saddle, such that the system resists upward displacement of the inverse stirrup.