Saddle Rigging Slot Limits Stirrup Strap Lateral Movement
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing animal saddles fail to effectively limit stirrup movement parallel to the animal's sides without increasing cost or detracting from the saddle's appearance, leading to rider instability during fast riding, turning, or steep grades.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of Stirrup Positioning Rig Slot (SPRS) technology, which includes slots in the saddle rigging that provide leverage to limit stirrup strap movement, allowing adjustable positioning to customize the saddle for various uses while maintaining aesthetic appeal and cost-effectiveness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If extra parts like Equiband are added to limit stirrup movement, then rider stability is improved, but saddle appearance is deteriorated and cost is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the stirrup positioning function directly into the saddle rigging structure by incorporating slots into the rigging itself, rather than using separate external devices. This integration eliminates the need for additional external parts like Equiband, maintaining aesthetic appearance while providing stirrup movement control.
Solution Approach 2:
The rigging structure is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides structural support for the saddle and simultaneously controls stirrup positioning through integrated slots. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate stirrup limiting devices, reducing both visual clutter and additional costs.
2Reliability
If extra parts like Equiband are added to limit stirrup movement, then rider stability is improved, but manufacturing cost is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The stirrup positioning function is combined with the existing rigging structure through integrated slots, eliminating the need for separate external limiting devices. This integration reduces the total number of parts and assembly steps, thereby lowering manufacturing costs while maintaining rider stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The rigging structure performs dual functions: structural support and stirrup positioning control. By making the rigging multi-functional, the invention eliminates the need for additional stirrup limiting devices, reducing both material costs and manufacturing complexity.
3Reliability
If stirrup movement is completely restricted, then rider stability is improved, but rider adaptability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The rigging slots are designed with specific orientations and dimensions that allow controlled movement of the stirrups within defined limits. The slots permit forward and backward movement to some degree while preventing excessive rearward movement, providing dynamic adaptability for different riding conditions while maintaining stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The orientation, length, and position of the slots in the rigging can be adjusted to change the effective range of stirrup movement. By modifying these geometric parameters, the system can be customized to provide appropriate movement freedom for different riding disciplines and conditions while still limiting harmful excessive movement.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a rigging for a saddle, a saddle containing this rigging and a method of making the rigging wherein the rigging has a slot in the rigging material, the slot being large enough for at least a part of a stirrup leather or stirrup strap loop to pass through the slot, the rigging slot having a width for limiting the movement forward and/or rearward of a stirrup that is supported by the stirrup strap loop, the slot in the rigging located spaced downward on the saddle from a slot in a saddle tree of the saddle that supports the stirrup leather or stirrup strap loop.