Horse Saddle Tree with Set-Back Gullet and Stabilizing Plates
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Solution Overview
Problem
The geometry of horse saddles is not optimized for comfort and performance, leading to instability and discomfort for both the rider and the horse, particularly in sporting contexts, despite advancements in materials and design.
Innovation Solution
A tree for a horse saddle with two plates positioned on either side of the longitudinal line, made of composite materials with fibrous reinforcement, providing stability and comfort by allowing the saddle to adapt to the horse's morphology and distributing weight effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single rigid tree structure is used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but the saddle cannot adapt to the horse's morphology and provides poor comfort
Solution Approach 1:
The tree is divided into multiple independent elements including side cheeks, longitudinal elements, and transverse elements that can move relative to each other. This segmentation allows the rigid structure to adapt to the horse's back morphology while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through modular assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The tree incorporates dynamic elements such as articulated side bands and movable transverse elements that can adjust their position and orientation. This enables the saddle to adapt to different horse morphologies and riding conditions while maintaining overall structural integrity.
2Weight of moving object
If traditional materials are used for the tree, then ease of manufacture is maintained, but weight reduction and performance optimization are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The tree utilizes composite materials combining wood, metal, and synthetic elements to achieve optimal weight-to-strength ratio. This allows significant weight reduction compared to traditional solid wood or metal trees while maintaining structural integrity and ease of assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The design allows adjustment of material properties and structural parameters such as element thickness, material density, and connection mechanisms to optimize weight while maintaining manufacturability and performance requirements.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the tree lacks stabilization elements, then structural simplicity is maintained, but stability on the horse's back is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilization function is separated into distinct elements such as side cheeks with contact surfaces and adjustable girths, rather than integrating stability into a single complex structure. This allows stability to be achieved through coordinated simple elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The tree design incorporates pre-configured contact surfaces and stabilization elements that are positioned and shaped in advance to naturally stabilize the saddle on the horse's back, eliminating the need for complex active stabilization mechanisms.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the tree is made as a single piece, then manufacturing precision is easier to achieve, but the saddle cannot provide optimized geometry for both rider comfort and horse performance
Solution Approach 1:
The tree is segmented into standardized modules with precision-machined interfaces that simplify manufacturing of each component while ensuring accurate assembly. This modular approach allows geometry optimization for both rider and horse while maintaining manufacturing precision through repeatable joining processes.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a saddle tree with a set-back gullet, characterized in that the tree comprises at least two plates at its rear end, which plates are positioned on either side of the longitudinal line of the tree, thus enabling it to be stabilized when placed on the back of a horse, its use, manufacturing methods, and the horse saddle incorporating such a tree.