Abstract: The present invention finds application in the field of support structures, and particularly relates to a seat structure, particularly for cycle and human body support frames. The structure comprises a support element (2) having a lower surface (4) and an upper surface (3), the latter being designed to support at least partially the weight of a user, and anchor means (5) associated to the support element (2) for anchorage thereof to a bicycle or human body support frame (T) in a longitudinally and/or angularly and/or vertically adjustable position. The anchor means (5) include at least one longitudinal extension (6), which extends downwards from said support element (2) and has at least one substantially horizontal member (7), designed to be clamped by at least one substantially horizontal clamping member (S), which is associated to the frame (T), and acts in a substantially vertical direction.

Abstract: A human body support includes a composite material base frame having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a cover element formed from a first polymer material associated to the base frame. The support also includes a film of a second thermoplastic polymer material, which is fixedly attached to the base frame. The second thermoplastic material has an affinity for the first polymer material so that the cover element may be fixedly attached to the base frame, thereby forming an integral support. A polyurethane gel may be disposed in a recess of the base frame. The first polymer material has a thickness of 0.1 to 0.3 mm, the second material has a thickness of 0.01 to 0.025 mm, and both may be optically transparent.

Abstract: A saddle structure, particularly for bicycles, motorcycles and other pedal-operated machines comprises a main body (2) having predetermined elastic and surface properties, which defines a seat surface (3) for a user and means (4) for connecting the main body (2) to a frame of the machine. Particularly, the structure (1) has at least one secondary member (5) whose elastic and/or surface properties are different from those of the main body (2) and is equipped with releasable connection means (6), which allow to removably secure the member (5) to the main body (2), to define the seat surface (3).

Abstract: The present invention provides a viscoelastic support structure having improved energy absorption properties. The support structure generally comprises a frame, at least one resilient filler layer, a flexible covering, and at least one gel insert interposed between the covering and the frame. The support structure finds particular use in vehicles, such as bicycles and motorcycles.

Abstract: An integrated human body support structure, particularly a saddle or seat for a vehicle. The structure comprises an upper element (4) having longitudinal end portions (8, 8?) and a lower element (5) having longitudinal end portions (9, 9?). The upper element (4) faces and is transversely spaced from said lower element (5). Furthermore, these elements are monolithically and elastically joined at one of their longitudinal ends (6) to define a gap (7) therebetween whereby the opposite free ends (8, 9) may adjust the gap (7) as the load applied to the structure changes. Thanks to this configuration the structure of the invention substantially helps to take up of the stresses from the vehicle on which the structure is mounted.

Abstract: The present invention finds application in the field of support structures, and particularly relates to a seat structure, particularly for cycle and human body support frames. The structure comprises a support element (2) having a lower surface (4) and an upper surface (3), the latter being designed to support at least partially the weight of a user, and anchor means (5) associated to the support element (2) for anchorage thereof to a bicycle or human body support frame (T) in a longitudinally and/or angularly and/or vertically adjustable position. The anchor means (5) include at least one longitudinal extension (6), which extends downwards from said support element (2) and has at least one substantially horizontal member (7), designed to be clamped by at least one substantially horizontal clamping member (S), which is associated to the frame (T), and acts in a substantially vertical direction.

Abstract: An ergonomic support structure of composite material, particularly for supporting parts of the human body. The structure comprises a main body (2) with a viscoelastic insert (3) permanently anchored thereto. The main body (2) is made of composite material having a reinforcement member (4) selected from the group of carbon fibers, glass fibers or the like, and having a polymer matrix (5). The viscoelastic insert (3) is a polymethane gel. The main body (2) and the viscoelastic insert (3) are covered by a transparent polymeric cover layer (7). A process for making the above structure in a mold.

Abstract: A human body support comprises a composite material base frame (2) having a top surface (11) and a bottom surface (10) and a cover element (3) formed from a first polymer material (3) associated to the base frame (2). The support further comprises at least one film of a second thermoplastic polymer material (8) which is fixedly attached to the base frame (2). The second thermoplastic material (8) has an affinity with the first polymer material (3) so that the cover element may be fixedly attached to the base frame, thereby forming an integral support. A polymethane gel (4) may be disposed in a recess of the base frame (2). The first polymer material (3) has a thickness of 0.1 to 0.3 mm, and the second material (8) has a thickness of 0.01 to 0.025 mm, both may be optically transparent.

Abstract: A quick-mount frame structure, particularly for bicycle saddles and similar supports. The structure comprises at least one shell (2) having a top user-supporting surface (6) and a bottom surface (7), said shell (2) having a front portion (8) and a rear portion (9), saddle rails (3) for attachment of said shell (2) to a movable or stationary support, said rails (3) having an outer peripheral edge (10) and means for stable connection between said rails (3) and said shell (2). The connection means include snap engagement means (11) at least at one of said front (8) and rear (9) portions of said shell (2) for quick connection between the shell (2) and the rails (3). A process for making the above structure, and a saddle incorporating such structure.

Abstract: An ultra light multilayer saddle structure, particularly for pedal-driven vehicles, comprising a support frame (2) optionally covered with a resilient padding (3). The frame (2) has a first skin (6) and a second skin (7), between which a spacer core (8) is interposed. The first (6) and the second skin (7) include at least one layer (9) of a first material and one layer (10) of a second material respectively, selected among those having a predetermined density and a relatively high compressive and shear strength. The core (8) has at least one layer (11) of a third material whose density is lower than that of the first and second materials. The core (8) is adapted to keep the skins (6, 7) spaced-apart, to increase the stiffness and mechanical strength of the frame, while reducing the overall weight thereof. A process for making a frame (2) for the saddle structure is provided.

Abstract: The present invention finds application in the field of support structures and particularly relates to a mounting assembly for stable attachment of a seat (3) having a stiffening shell (2) to a movable or stationary support frame. The assembly comprises a bracket (4), which is substantially symmetric with respect to a substantially vertical longitudinal plane (?) and is formed of a pair of side rods (5?, 5?) having front end portions (6?, 6?) and rear end portions (7?, 7?) designed for connection to the front part (8) and the rear part (9) of the shell (2) respectively. The rear end portions (7?, 7?) have a widened shape defining respective male anti-rotation members (10?, 10?) which are designed to be longitudinally slid into respective complementary first female receptacles (11?, 11?) rigidly associated to the shell (2).

Abstract: The present invention finds application in the field of sport and leisure accessories, and particularly relates to a seat structure having controlled and customizable elasticity, particularly for vehicles. The structure, which is designed to be connected to a movable or A stationary frame (T), comprises a support element (3) having a bottom surface (6) and a top surface (7), the latter being designed to support at least partly a user, an connection member (4) to be associated to the support element (3) for anchorage thereof to the movable or stationary frame (T) and at least one shock absorbing element (8) which is designed to absorb shocks and vibrations transmitted from the frame (T) to the support element (3). The shock absorbing element (8) includes an elastic member (9) having a first elasticity modulus (k1), between the bottom surface (6) of the support element (3) and the connection member (4).

Abstract: An integrated human body support structure, particularly a saddle or seat for a vehicle. The structure comprises an upper element (4) having longitudinal end portions (8, 8?) and a lower element (5) having longitudinal end portions (9, 9?). The upper element (4) faces and is transversely spaced from said lower element (5). Furthermore, these elements are monolithically and elastically joined at one of their longitudinal ends (6) to define a gap (7) therebetween whereby the opposite free ends (8, 9) may adjust the gap (7) as the load applied to the structure changes. Thanks to this configuration the structure of the invention substantially helps to take up of the stresses from the vehicle on which the structure is mounted.

Abstract: A customizable seating structure, designed to be connected to a movable or stationary frame. The structure comprises a seat element (2) which has a top surface, designed to at least partly contact a user, and a support element (4) underlying the seat element (2) and designed to be connected to the movable or stationary frame (T). The seat element (2) is removably attached to said support element (4) to allow removal and/or replacement thereof by a user. The seat element (2) is attached to the support element (4) by screws (7) and nuts (9) or press-fit of pins (13) in holes (8). The seat element (2) is composed of a resilient upper body (15) removably connected to a semirigid lower body (16).

Abstract: A multifunction saddle structure, designed to be anchored to a bicycle frame. It has a tapered front portion (3) and a widened rear portion (2). Quick-connection means (4) are provided for connection of bicycle accessories (A) to the rear portion (2). The structure further has an ergonomically shaped peripheral edge (5), which is at least partly beveled and rounded and has no sharp edges, to define a comfortable and safe grip for a user to allow lifting and handling of the bicycle. The quick-connection means (4) are located along the shaped edge (5).

Abstract: The present invention is applicable to the field of sport and leisure accessories and particularly relates to a process for making integral elastic supports as well as to integral elastic supports obtainable by such process. The invention also relates to a mold for making such supports, as well as a molding apparatus including such mold, for carrying out the above process. The process comprises the step of forming at least one pad element (2) from a resilient material, associated to a frame (3) made of a substantially rigid or semirigid material whose outer edge (8) defines a peripheral portion (9), in combination with said pad (2). The process is characterized in that it comprises a step of forming a bead (10) from a substantially waterproof material near said peripheral portion (9), to prevent any undesired infiltration in such portion.

Abstract: Handlebar grip for a bicycle or similar vehicle, formed by a main rigid body of tubular shape supporting, fixed thereon, a covering of moderately soft material, in particular in gel form. Two terminal elements are provided at the ends of the grip, each of the elements being provided with an annular protection rim intended to line a corresponding end edge of the covering, and with an elastically deformable tubular lug to be inserted between an end section of the handlebar and the main body, compressed between the handlebar and the main body so as to ensure gripping engagement as a result of friction thereon.

Abstract: A ventilated support structure for a vehicle, such as a bicycle, comprises a seat surface supported on a rigid or semi-rigid frame. The seat surface having a slot extending along the top surface of the support structure. The slot has at least one opening disposed therein. The support structure further comprises an air intake component positioned at the anterior of the support structure. The air intake component may be oriented at least partly in a direction of forward travel of the vehicle. A channel communicates the air intake component with the at least one opening in the slot so that air enters through the slot via the air intake component.

Abstract: Saddle made of composite material, in particular for a bicycle, which comprises a support structure (2) provided with a padding (3) having, associated above it, a seating surface (7). The support structure (2) comprises a plurality of first layers (8) of high-rigidity composite material having an opening (11) formed centrally therein and a second layer (9) of composite material with a rigidity less than that of the first layers (8), fixed to the latter along a superimposed surface covering the opening (11) so as to form an elastically yielding zone which is preferably located in the prostatic and ischiatic zones of the seat (7) of the saddle (1).

Abstract: Saddle made of composite material, in particular for a bicycle, comprising a support structure provided with a padding having a seating surface. The support structure comprises a plurality of first layers of high-rigidity composite material having an opening formed centrally therein and a second layer of composite material with a rigidity less than that of the first layers, fixed to the latter along a superimposed surface covering the opening so as to form an elastically yielding zone which is preferably located in the prostatic and ischiatic zones of the seat of the saddle.