Horse Riding Saddle Sensor Mounting for Stable Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing riding saddle sensors experience measurement disturbances due to non-rigid connections, complicating data analysis and requiring signal processing to obtain usable results.
Innovation Solution
A riding saddle design with sensors directly connected to the tree, eliminating relative movement and vibration disturbances, featuring a fixed electronic box under the arch, a removable energy storage box, and a wired connection system with automatic connector alignment for secure and stable data collection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If sensors are fixed to the outside of the saddle on a non-rigid support, then the device is easier to install and remove, but measurement precision deteriorates due to vibration disturbances
Solution Approach 1:
The saddle is divided into multiple components: a rigid tree structure that provides stable sensor mounting, a separate covering layer for ease of installation, and modular sensor units that can be independently positioned on the rigid tree. This segmentation allows the sensor mounting structure to be rigid while the overall saddle remains easy to install and remove.
Solution Approach 2:
A rigid intermediate structure (the tree) is introduced between the sensor and the saddle covering. This intermediary provides a stable, vibration-resistant mounting platform for the sensors while allowing the saddle covering to be easily attached and detached without affecting sensor stability.
2Stability of the object's composition
If sensors are connected to the saddle with non-rigid connections, then the saddle structure remains flexible and comfortable, but measurement precision deteriorates due to relative movement
Solution Approach 1:
The saddle system is segmented into a rigid tree structure for sensor mounting and a flexible covering for comfort. The sensor units are specifically attached to the rigid tree portion, creating distinct functional zones where rigidity is required for measurement and flexibility is required for comfort.
Solution Approach 2:
Different parts of the saddle have different mechanical properties: the tree structure is rigid to provide stable sensor mounting and reduce vibration, while the covering layers remain flexible for rider comfort. This local differentiation of mechanical properties resolves the contradiction between overall flexibility and local measurement stability.
3Measurement precision
If signal processing is added to compensate for vibration disturbances, then measurement precision can be maintained, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of processing signals after vibration occurs, the design preliminarily prevents vibration disturbances by using a rigid mounting structure from the beginning. The sensor support is designed to inherently resist vibration, eliminating the need for complex post-processing algorithms and keeping the device simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The design converts the potential harm of vibration into a benefit by using a rigid structure that naturally suppresses vibration. Rather than adding complex processing to deal with vibration problems, the rigid structure turns vibration resistance into a beneficial property that simplifies the overall system.
4Ease of operation
If the sensor box is made removable for easy maintenance, then ease of operation improves, but connection reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic component housing is segmented into a removable module that can be easily detached from the saddle. This modular design allows maintenance personnel to access and service sensors and electronics without removing the entire saddle, while the connection interface is designed to maintain reliable electrical and mechanical connections during repeated attachment cycles.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system between the removable box and the saddle is designed to be dynamically reliable, accommodating repeated attachment and detachment while maintaining consistent electrical contact. The connector incorporates features that ensure reliable connection establishment and maintenance throughout the product lifecycle.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a horse riding saddle comprising a saddle tree (20) disposed in a cover, said saddle tree (20) comprising an arch (24) that forms a pommel (18), characterised in that the saddle comprises at least one sensor (50) positioned in the saddle, close to the pommel (18), and connected to the saddle tree (20) by means of a complete connection.