Improvement relating to Cycle-saddles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Nov., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 21st July, 1898-Accepted, 15th Oct., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement relating to Cycle-saddles.
I, CARL RAUHE, Manufacturer, of 4, Konigsallee, Dusseldorf, in the German
Empire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My improved saddle differs from other cycle-saddles chiefly by the fact, that it
is not placed longitudinally to the machine, that is to say, in a manner analogous
to a riding saddle, but across the same, that is to say parallel to the wheel axle.
It may consist of a transverse beam or block connected with the cycle frame by
means of a spring or springs, for instance a pair of helical springs interposed
between the seat and the upper end of the saddle supporting tube. The saddle
or seat may be provided with a pneumatic or other suitable cushion.
Owing to the transverse arrangement, the legs remain free and can move
more easily than in the case of a riding saddle.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvement relating to Cycle-saddles.
I, CARL RAUHE, Manufacturer, of 4, Konigsallee, Dusseldorf, in the German
Empire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
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My improved saddle differs from other cycle-saddles chiefly by the fact, that
it is not placed longitudinally to the machine, that is to say, in a manner analogous
to a riding saddle provided with a saddle bow, but across the same, so as to form
a seat parallel to the wheel axle, and without any saddle bow. It may consist
of a transverse beam, board or block or a pair of transverse boards connected
with the cycle frame by means of a spring or springs, for instance a pair of
helical springs interposed between the seat and the upper end of the saddle
supporting tube. The saddle or seat may be provided with a pneumatic or other
suitable cushion, or a pair of cushions."
In the accompanying drawings;-
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of a bicycle and saddle embodying my invention,
the saddle being supported by a lever L and a helical spring Ŕ placed in line

page_text: with the diagonal bar D of the cycle frame; Fig. 2 is a plan of a bicycle, in
which the seat consists of a single transverse board S secured to the outer extremity
of a saddle-lever L, which in its turn is supported by a spring R; Fig. 3 is a
plan of a bicycle, in which the seat is divided in the middle, being formed of
a pair of transverse boards which leave the middle part of the rider's body
free, while the sides are supported by a pair of cushioned seats S¹, S₁, each of
which rests on a separate saddle lever L, and spring R
Either the transverse board, or the cushion, or both, may be divided in the
middle.
Owing to the arrangement described, the legs remain free and can move more
easily than in the case of an ordinary riding saddle provided with a saddle bow,
or in the case of cross saddles, which are elevated at the sides. Friction between
the saddle and the thighs, both inside and outside, is avoided.
If the rider feels fatigue, he can easily shift forward or backward, or sideways,
so as to assume a position which relieves the tired muscles, and as only a small
surface of the body is in contact with the saddle, it presents a greater cooling
surface to the air.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
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1. A cycle-saddle having a transverse seat, with or without cushion, and of
such a shape as to avoid friction on the inside and outside of the thighs, sub-
stantially as described.
2. A cycle-saddle having a transverse seat divided in the middle, or a pair of
transverse seats, so as to form a pair of independent supports adapted to avoid
friction on the inside and outside of the thighs, substantially as described.
3. A transverse cycle saddle arranged and constructed as described and shown
by the drawings.
Dotad this 20th dov of T.1., 1800
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
Agents, 37 and 39, Essex Street, Strand, London.