Improvements in Saddles for Cycles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvements in Saddles for Cycles.
I, WILHELM HCCH, of Waldhausen, Guntherstrasse No. 1, Hanover, in the
Empire of Germany, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows: -
The present invention concerns a rocking saddle, which is arranged in such a
way that the saddle during the motion of the legs for the propulsion of the cycle
executes a rocking motion to the left and to the right; for example, during the
downward stroke of the left leg the saddle moves out to the left and at the same
time inclines to the left, while during the downward stroke of the right leg the
saddle moves out to right and at the same time inclines to the right, so that it
partakes of the motion of the driving leg and prevents a chafing of the legs during
the upward and downward motions.
In the annexed drawing the saddle is illustrated as follows:-Fig. 1 shows it
from the side view. Fig. 2 shows it longitudinally. Fig. 3 shows from above.
Figs. 4 and 5 are details. Fig. 6 gives a back view. Fig. 7 represents another
form of construction. Fig. 8 shows a leather saddle cushion removed from the
saddle proper.
As will be seen from the annexed drawing, the saddle A has a pivot a Figs. 1
and 2 directed downward in a proper angle, which is so placed in a bearing b,
as to be turnable, so that the saddle can move left and right. This outward
movement of the saddle is limited by a steel pin c Fig. 4 which plays in an open
space d. This bearing b is as Fig. 5 shows, placed on a rest B, so as to turn at f,
in a way, that the front of the saddle can ascend or descend round this point.
The ascending and descending motion is limited by a slit which is made in the
rest B in this slit i move the thumbscrews which reach into the bearing bin
any desired position.
The frame B consists of two jaws which are connected behind by a bolt C
Figs. 1 and 2. This bolt C receives at the same time a middle piece D the two
arms of which are joined together by a further bolt h. The piece D is bent in the
shape of semi circle in order to receive the saddle supporting tube (see Fig. 2).
Round the bolt C there is further an endless metal lath spring m which lies on
the bolt h (Fig. 2). Upon this rests the frame B, by a thumb screw n which has
its bearing in the connecting piece k which connects the two upright pieces of the
frame B.
After loosening the screw the saddle will according to the alternative left
and right downward motion of the rider execute a corresponding rocking motion,
so that during the left stroke the peak of the saddle will move to the left as
shown in Fig. 3, by the dotted line 7, while it also inclines downward as shown
in Fig. 1 by the line 73. During the right stroke the saddle moves out to the
right, as shown in Fig. 3 by the line and also downward on that side. The
saddle executes these movements while turning round the pivot a and at the same
time moving round its bearing points f. By the arrangement of the spring m
and by the special arrangement of the frame B, D the saddle receives an elastic

page_text: bearing which prevents almost entirely the jerking of the rider. If it is required
to fix the saddle so that the up and down motion of the front part of the saddle
should no longer take place, it is only necessary to tighten the thumbscrew g by
which the bearing 6 is fastened. In order to stop also the horizontal movability
of the saddle A the same is as shown in Figs. 2 and 7 provided with a set screw
which when used acts against the pivot a to prevent its turning. In Fig. 7
there is also shown the construction of the frame B D in another form, the part D
tightly clasping the tube of the cycle frame.
The saddle itself can be of any suitable construction, yet it is advantageous to
provide the same as shown on the annexed drawing with a leather cushion for
a more comfortable seat; such a cushion is illustrated by Fig. 8, and has two
padsy and straps and buckles w¹ for attaching it.
Dated this 4th day of March 1899
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant.
1, WILHELM Hccn, of Waldhausen, Guntherstrasse No. 1, Hanover, in the
Empire of Germany, Engineer, 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:-
The present invention concerns a rocking saddle and support therefor, which
is arranged in such a way that the saddle during the motion of the legs for the
propulsion of the cycle executes a rocking motion to the left and to the right for
example, during the downward stroke of the left leg the saddle moves out to the
left and at the same time inclines to the left while during the downward stroke of
the right leg the saddle moves out to be right and at the same time inclines to the
right, so that it partakes of the motion of the driving leg and prevents a chafing
of the legs during the upward and downward motions.
In the drawing filed with my Provisional Specification the saddle is illustrated
as follows:-
Fig. 1 is a side view.
and 5 illustrate details.
Fig. 2 a longitudinal section. Fig. 3 a plan. Figs. 4
Fig. 6 is a rear elevation. Fig. 7 illustrates in longi-
tudinal section another form of construction. Fig. 8 shows a leather saddle
cushion removed from the frame.
As will be seen from the annexed drawing, the saddle A has a pivot a Figs. 1
and 2, directed downwardly and forwardly at a suitable angle, which is so placed
in a socket as to be capable of turning therein so that the saddle can oscillate
to the left and right of a longitudinal central line.
This oscillatory movement of the saddle is limited by a steel pin c Fig. 4 which
plays in an open space d. This socket is supported by a frame B so as to be
capable of turning on a transverse axis at f so that the front of the saddle can
ascend or descend round this point. The ascending and descending motion
is limited by a slit which is made in the frame B. In this slit i move the thumb-
screws g which engage the socket and which when screwed tight will fix the
socket 6 with greater or less forward or rearward tilt.
The frame B consists of two plates which are connected behind by a bolt C
Fig. 1 and 2. This bolt C holds at the same time between the plates a clip D
which carries another cross bolt & Fig. 2 and the plates forming the frame B are

page_text: joined together by a further bolt K. The clip D is bent in the shape of a semi-
circle (Fig. 5) in order to engage the saddle supporting tube X (Fig. 2).
Round the bolt e there is further an endless metal lath spring m which lies on
the bolt (Fig. 2). Upon this rests the frame B by a thumb screw which has
its bearing in the connecting piece K which connects two upright lugs on the
plates of the frame B.
On loosening the set screws g and the saddle will according to the alternative.
left and right downward motion of the rider's legs execute a corresponding rocking
motion, so that during the left stroke the saddle will move out to the left as
shown in Fig. 3 by the dotted line while the front inclines to the left as shown
in Fig. 1by the line 73. During the right stroke the saddle moves out to the
right, as shown in Fig. 3 by the line 7. The saddle executes these movements
while turning round the pivot a and at the same time moving round its fulcrum f.
By the arrangement of the spring m and by the special arrangement of the frame B
and clip D the saddle has an elastic bearing.
If it is required to fix the saddle so that the up and down motion of the front
part of the saddle should no longer take place, it is only necessary to tighten the
thumbscrews by which the socket is fastened. In order to stop also the
horizontal movability of the saddle A the same is, as shown in Fig. 2 provided with
a thumbscrew which when used acts against the pivot a to prevent its turning..
Fig. 7 shows the construction of the frame and clip, in another form, as at E,
F, the part F tightly clasping the tube G of the cycle frame and extending upward
and rearward to carry the bolts Ch.
The saddle itself can be of any suitable construction yet it is advantageous to
provide the same with a leather cushion for a more comfortable seat. Such a
cushion is illustrated in Fig. 8 and has two pads ry, and straps and buckles w
for attaching it.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
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1. The combination with a cycle saddle of a supporting frame B, a socket b
loosely pivoted on a horizontal transverse axis fin said frame and a pivot a
attached to the saddle projecting therefrom forwardly and downwardly and having
bearing in socket b in order to effect a rocking motion during the alternative down
stroke of the legs for the propulsion of the machine.
2. The combination with a cycle saddle of a frame B supporting the saddle
formed of two side plates, a clip D a bolt C pivoting said side plates on the clip,
another bolt on the clip, a spring m having bearing on said bolts C and and an
adjustable abutment on the frame B having bearing on the spring m in order to
produce an elastic support for the saddle.
3. The combination with a cycle saddle of a supporting frame B having slots i
a socket b pivoted in a horizontal transverse axis in said frame, a pivot a attached
to the saddle, projecting therefrom forwardly and downwardly and having bearing
in socket and set screws and g for respectively rendering the pivot a and
socket immovable.
4. The combination with the cycle saddle as in Claims 1 to 3 of a metal frame
having its seat covered-by a removable elastic cushion leather.
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1000
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant, 18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London.