Stirrup Leather Single-Strand Stop Member Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional stirrup leathers cause discomfort and wear on saddles due to double thickness, pinching, and friction, and existing single-strand solutions are bulky and inconvenient for length adjustment.
Innovation Solution
A single-stranded stirrup leather with a stop member carried by the upper part of the strap, which applies tension to prevent translation relative to the knife, allowing for convenient length adjustment and reduced bulk, and a removable device for fixing the stop member on the strap.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional double-strand stirrup leather is used, then the stirrup leather can connect the stirrup to the saddle, but it causes discomfort and wear on the saddle due to double thickness
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the traditional double-strand stirrup leather into two separate single-strand leathers. Each single-strand leather has its own independent strap, allowing them to be positioned separately on the saddle knife, thereby eliminating the double thickness problem while maintaining the connection function.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a new dimensional arrangement by positioning the two single-strand leathers at different angles or positions relative to the saddle knife, rather than stacking them parallel to each other. This spatial separation reduces the effective thickness at any given point while preserving the mechanical connection.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a single-strand stirrup leather is used to reduce thickness, then comfort and saddle wear are improved, but the stop member becomes bulky and inconvenient for length adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The stop member is designed to be nested within or integrated into the existing strap structure. Rather than adding a separate bulky component, the stop mechanism is incorporated into the strap itself, allowing for compact integration that maintains ease of operation while reducing overall bulk.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of making the stop member a separate protruding component, the invention inverts the approach by making the strap pass through or around a fixed point on the saddle knife, with the stop function achieved through the strap's own geometry or a minimal integrated feature. This reverses the traditional approach of adding a stop component to the strap.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the stop member is located near the stirrup for length adjustment, then length adjustment is possible, but it becomes inconvenient for the rider to handle
Solution Approach 1:
The stop member is pre-positioned on the strap at a location that is easily accessible to the rider, such as near the top of the strap where the rider can reach while mounted. This preliminary positioning of the adjustment mechanism within easy reach allows the rider to make length adjustments without dismounting or reaching awkward positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The stop member is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as both the length adjustment mechanism and a structural element of the stirrup leather assembly. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate adjustment mechanisms, reducing overall complexity while maintaining rider accessibility.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a stirrup leather comprising a strap (40) provided with a lower part (41) that can be connected to a stirrup (50) and an upper part (42) capable of forming a bend around a saddle (1) buckle (30) by forming a first portion (43) and a second portion (44), the second portion (44) comprising a distal end (45) of the strap (40) and being folded towards the first portion (43), characterised in that it comprises a stop member (60) borne by the second portion (44) of the upper part (42) and configured to be applied on the buckle (30) against a pulling force on the strap (40) directed towards the lower part (41) to attempt to prevent spacing apart of the lower part (41) relative to the buckle (30).