Removable Bicycle Saddle Structure for Seat Customization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing seating structures, such as bicycle saddles, lack the ability to be easily customized in terms of size and shock absorption, requiring the replacement of entire assemblies to accommodate user needs, which is costly and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A customizable seating structure with a removably attached seat element and support element, utilizing removable anchor means like nut and screw assemblies or pins, allowing for quick and cost-effective adjustments without affecting comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the seat element is permanently connected to the support structure (by gluing or stitching), then the structure is simple and reliable, but customization is impossible and requires replacement of the entire assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the seat assembly into two separable parts: a support structure and a seat element. The support structure contains removable anchor means (screws, nuts, or pins) that allow the seat element to be detached and replaced. This segmentation enables customization of the seat element without replacing the entire assembly, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the entire saddle assembly is replaced to customize the seat, then the desired seat configuration is achieved, but cost and bulk increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the seat element from the support structure and providing removable anchor means, the invention allows users to replace only the seat element portion. This eliminates the need to store multiple complete saddle assemblies, reducing both cost and bulk while maintaining full customization capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If internal shock-absorbing elements are inserted or removed to control shock properties, then shock absorption is adjustable, but the coupling may be imperfect and comfort is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The invention creates a clean separation between the seat element and support structure through precisely engineered anchor means (screws, nuts, or pins). This segmentation allows for reliable, repeatable coupling when the seat element is attached, eliminating the imperfect coupling issues that arise from inserting elements beneath the saddle. The anchor means ensure consistent alignment and secure attachment.
4Adaptability or versatility
If foreign elements are added to the original structure to change the seat type, then some customization is achieved, but integration is imperfect and comfort is affected
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of adding foreign elements to the existing structure, the invention segments the seat into a support structure and a separate seat element that is designed to work together from the outset. The removable anchor means create a native, integrated connection system that maintains structural integrity and comfort, avoiding the integration problems of adding external modifications.
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AI summary
A customizable seating structure, designed to be connected to a movable or stationary frame. The structure comprises a seat element (2) which has a top surface, designed to at least partly contact a user, and a support element (4) underlying the seat element (2) and designed to be connected to the movable or stationary frame (T). The seat element (2) is removably attached to said support element (4) to allow removal and/or replacement thereof by a user. The seat element (2) is attached to the support element (4) by screws (7) and nuts (9) or press-fit of pins (13) in holes (8). The seat element (2) is composed of a resilient upper body (15) removably connected to a semirigid lower body (16).