Motorized vehicle saddle apparatus and method

摘要

A seating system for motorized vehicles is adapted to saddles on which riders travel for extended periods of time, such as motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and the like. The saddle includes an isolator with a disconnect for lateral vibrations, and a damper for lateral and vertical absorption and isolation of shocks and vibration. A decoupler includes layers separating or uncoupling lateral shear loading from vertical spring loading so vertical forces are not increased by the tension against nearby, laterally displaced material. Cradles provide bolsters to support soft tissue and distribute loads on skeletal structures more evenly at increased area and lower stress. Coverings may include integrating liners, moisture barriers, and an outer wrapper or skin, and may include localized padding.

主权项

1. A method for manufacturing a saddle, the method comprising:
providing an original saddle configured for a vehicle and having a loading region configured to provide support when a rider is seated thereon; removing cover material; providing a cavity defining a core in the loading region; inserting within the cavity an isolator comprising a disconnect isolating lateral motion between a pan of the original saddle and the loading region above the pan, and a damper portion tending to isolate lateral motion between the core and the pan, vertical motion between the core and the pan, and absorb and dissipate energy associated therewith; a decoupler comprising layers transmitting vertical loading and isolating lateral loading between one another; a cradle containing a central region positioned to support skeletal structures of a seated rider and a bolster portion outboard thereof and supporting soft tissue surrounding the skeletal structures to relieve stress; and applying a cover system to enclose an original pad and the core.