CA2377749A1 - The bike pod - Google Patents
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In a storage unit for a motorcycle, it is known to consist of three main body parts, specifically, the base, which is fastened to the ground, the front nose cone, which is fastened to the base; and both of which remain stationary, while the third body part, specifically, the rear movable opening end closing cover of the unit; which moves upward and forward pivotally at an axis concentred at the bottom of the rear portion of the front nose cone, and fastened thereto by means of clevis pins, which are dually located at the left and right sides of the conjunction of the lower front portion of the movable rear cover, and the lower rear portion of the stationary front nose cone. These pivot points are concentred on a set of torsion springs; also affixed at the left and right conjunction of the rear movable part and the stationary front nose cone. The unit opens up, as described, allowing one to park said motorcycle on the stationary base, and locating the front end of the motorcycle into the frontally located nose cone. The rotationally movable rear cover is then closed dawn and over the motorcycle, thereby creating a unique style of storage unit.
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Section 1 Y Page 1 Patent Sj~ecification prefers to Section t~ P.l-Farts fist, and Section YI-Pages 1-IZ; and Figx 1..17 Specification for "the BIKE POD" (trademark applied for) a motorcycle storage unit.
This invention relates to a stationary motorcycle storage unit.The complete nit consists of three distinct parts, mainly, I~ a stationary base, 2) a stationary front nose cone, and 3) a movable rear portion.
I) The base is constructed of manufactured plywood, which is overlaid with a fibr~glas resinous gelcoat; so as to protect the surfaces from wear and tear, as well as damage from the elements, as well as enhancing its esthetic appearance. SEE FIG. NO 1-P:1 This base is fastened to the grournd by means of (4) four metal anchors or bolts, which are pre-drilled through the base and intt~ tile surface on which it is pos~t~Oned, be it co~Crete, asphalt, or wood. SEE FIG. ND 1-P.1
This invention relates to a stationary motorcycle storage unit.The complete nit consists of three distinct parts, mainly, I~ a stationary base, 2) a stationary front nose cone, and 3) a movable rear portion.
I) The base is constructed of manufactured plywood, which is overlaid with a fibr~glas resinous gelcoat; so as to protect the surfaces from wear and tear, as well as damage from the elements, as well as enhancing its esthetic appearance. SEE FIG. NO 1-P:1 This base is fastened to the grournd by means of (4) four metal anchors or bolts, which are pre-drilled through the base and intt~ tile surface on which it is pos~t~Oned, be it co~Crete, asphalt, or wood. SEE FIG. ND 1-P.1
2) The front nose cone of the unit, is constructed of fibreglas resinous coating mixed with fibreglas matting; both applied in conjunction with a finished gel»coat over a gre-cast fibreglas mold. SEE FIG. ND.2 (Partial section)P. 2 and FIG.N4.3 P.2 When the matting and resin have hardened adequately, the finished piece is removed from the mold. The lower edges of the nose cone are returned asymetricatly and horizontally;
so as to be attached to the stationary base by means of nuts and bolts, thereby making the nose and base as one fixed stationary unit.SEE FIG NO. 2(Partial sectioa~)P.2 When the motorcycle is parked on the base; the front wheel and part ofthe front end of the motorcycle are enclosed on three sides by the nose cone.
so as to be attached to the stationary base by means of nuts and bolts, thereby making the nose and base as one fixed stationary unit.SEE FIG NO. 2(Partial sectioa~)P.2 When the motorcycle is parked on the base; the front wheel and part ofthe front end of the motorcycle are enclosed on three sides by the nose cone.
3) The rear movable cover is also constructed of a fibreglas resinous coating mixed with fibreglas'matting; both applied in conjunction with a finished gel-coat, and applied to a preconstructed fibreglas mold.This part also, is removed from the mold when the resin and matting mixture have hardened adequately, thereby producing a finished part.SEE
FIG.NO.1~P.1, also FIG. NO! 3-P.3, Fig. No. 14, P. 10 It is attached to the stationary front nose cone at the conjunction of the lower front of the rear movable part, and the louver back end ofthe stationary front nose cone, by means of a clevis pin located' dually, an the left and right sides.SFE FIG. NQ.I-I'.1, :FIG. -NC? 3 P.3,FIG. ND. ~-P. d,FIG NO. 5 P. S; FIG. NO. frP. 6 and FIG. ND. 7 P. 7 This pin penetrates through a hole dritled thrpough the outside shell of the movable rear part, and from there, goes through a hole drilled through a torsion spring mechanism. The outside lock-in handle cantaizzs the outside face oft movable rear portion.
The pin exits through the torsion spring mounting bracket, where it is contained by use of a cotter pin.Refer to fag, 1,3,d,S,6, arid 7, as designated in previous paragraph.
CS) Section I1~ Page 2 Patent Specification At the point where the clevis pin is installed; at the-inside left and right sides of-the unit, there is a torsion spring mechanism, secured by a mounting bracket. This bracket is secured to the stationary base of the unit; by means of nuts and bolts, bolted thru the plywood base, and thru a metal flange welded to the base of the mounting bracket. The torsion spring itself is centred inside the mounting bracket, at the upper end: One arm of the spring pushes against the inside face of the mounting bracket. The other end of the spring is fastened to the inside face of the movable rear portion; dually on the left and right sides. Refer to figs 1,3,x,5,6, and 7 as in last two paragraph During the ~~breglas layup process, a plywood reinforcing gable is installed at the point where the arm of the spring is fastened; allowing for one to screw metal clips around the torsion spring arm, and securing them to the plywood reinforcing gable:F~GS.~,4;5,6; and This torsian,,spring mechanism is used to make opening of the-unit automatic;
as soon as the locking mechanism is released manually, the unit opens up readily and easily.
When the unit is closed; the torsion spring is in the compressed state.Fig. -4-1'.4 When the unit is open, the torsion spring is in the un-compressed state. Fig.
5-P. S
Upon opening the rear movable cover of the storage unit; the torsion spring will push the unit upward and open, going from a compressed state to an uncompressed state.
As this happens, the weight of the movable-rear portion goes past the centre of gravity, and is inclined to push itself forward, and placing all the weight of the rear cover to the front on the ground in front of the nose cone: Tfl onset this transfer of weight; two extension springs are placed dually, one end at the rriid-point of the torsion spring arin, and the other end fastenend to the bas a of the torsion spring mechanism.Fig. S-P. S
These springs are attached by means of a metal eye welded at the paints of connection to the torsion spring arm; and the base of the torsion spring mechanism. The respective ends of the spring are threaded through the eye; thereby securing it.Fig. 5-P.5 Note: The fqllawing mechar~istn and associated parts are pre-manufactured and are not intende~'to form part of the patent features of the motorcycle storage unit The locking mechanism is such that it employs- a- paddle handle located in the middle horizontal rear of the movable rear portion.Fig. 1-P.l, Fig. 8 P.8 This handle has a keyed lock; which allows the unit-to be-in a locked or unlocked position.
When in locked position; the moving part which actuates the mechanism is fixed, so as to prevent access. When in the unlocked position,-the handle actuates duall3~
located on the left and right side, wire cables which extend more or less vertically downwards on the inside face o~the back of the movable rear portion; then the cables are threaded on each side through a set of opposing pulleys, which enables the cables to change direction.
Fig. 1-P.1, Fig. 8-P. B, Fig. l3-P. 9.
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Section 1 T~: Page 3 Patent Specification From this point, the cables each go thru another set of pulleys; again-enabling the cables to change direction transversely, an the lefr and right inside lower face of the movable rear portion. The cables are then attached to a premanufactured rotary latching mechanism.
Fig.No's 8,9,10,11,12,13-Pages 8 and 9.
This mechanism employs the use of a rotary latch which is fastened by means of bolts to the inside face of the movable rear portion, positioned at the lower back.
'The latch engages a striker stud and washer; positioned at the left and right sides of the-rear portion of the stationary base. Fig. 9-P. 8 When the movable rear portion flf the storage unit is in the closed position, the gripping member of the latch captures the shank of the hex-headed striker stud horizontally, vertically and axially.Figs 9,10,11, and l2, P 8 The design affords easy trip-release action, positive gripping; and smooth opening and closing. Bath primary and secondary latching capabilities are inherent in the design, Note: End Af premanufactured latch mechanism and associated parks description.
Note: The follrnving fe~cres i~teorporate pre manufactured partx T'he~ are part of the design C'lai,~es 5; 6, 7, and 8 of Section 111-Pagel -Patent Claims.
Located on either side, also near the front and the bacl~ and located approximately at the rnid point of the outside of the movable rear portion of the unit; are located, for the purpose of fastening the unit during b-ansportatio~ are installed chrome-t~handles; thus enabling one to tie down and secure the storage unit to the vehicle of conveyance used, either trailer or other.These handles, of which there are four in total, two eon-the left side, fron and rear, and two on the right side, front and rear, are fastened by means of thrubolts, which are secured by means Qf a washer and nut; on the inside face ofthe-movable rear portion of the storage unit, The thrubolts pass thru a reinforced backer made of premanufactured plywood, which gives some added strength to the existing f~breglas shell of the unit.Fig.l-P.I,Fig. 3-P.3,Fig.l4 P.10 On the left rear; -located at midpoint vertically on the outside of the movable -rear portion of the unit, is located a chrome handle, which is used to manuaHly pull down and close the movable rear portion of the storage unit.This handle is fastened by means of thru bolts, which are -secured by means of washers' and nuts, on the inside face of the movable rear portion of the storage unit.These thn~bolts pass thr~ an added plywood backer;
installed for added strength to the existing fibreglas shell.Fig.3 F.3 C~) Section 1 Y Page 4 Patent Specification On the upper front outside face of the movable rear portion of the storage unit, is located a second chrome handle, which is fastened by means of thrubolts; which are secured by means of washers and nuts, on the inside face of the movable rear pardon of the unit, This handle allows a second means of dually ii#~ing and thereby closing the movable rear portion of the storage unit. It also affords protection against damage to the exterior finish of the upper outside front face of the storage unit when it comes in contact with the ground when the movable rear portion of the storage unit is in the open position.
Also located on the upper front outside face of the movable rear portion; is located a chrome air vent, fastened by screws to the fibreglas shell, which is installed to vent gas fumes as well as hot air emanating from a motorcycle which has been parl~ed ~
the stationary storage unit after having been ridden for a time. Fig. 3-~':3 Torsion spring mechanism and mounting bracket as built The following paragraphs describe the engineering and design which lead me to use the torsion spring opening mechanism.Fig.,1?P.12 T had initially used a "Murphy Bed" spring box on the prototype, which worl~ed quite well as far as helping to open the movable back portion, but it has it's drawbacks.
Firstly, tie "Murphy-Bed" spring box has too many parts, making it prohibitive as far as assembly was concerned.
Secondly, there is a problem with detaching the rear novable portion from-the-connected base and'nose cone. When you disconnect the units, the design ofthe box caused the sharp edges to come in contact-with the finished surfaces of the sides of the outside of the nose-cane, pausing some abrasions.
Thirdly, the four externally placed screws holding the "Murphy-$ed" spring box to the gable of the movable rear portion was a security problem.
Through all these negatives, I designed a torsion spring mechanism. I
engineered the forces-required to lift the back movable portion to the open position, quite simply with a bathroom scale and a board placed under the rear movable portion and across the scale, and read the pressure exerted:
The spring has a "moment" of Zt~ inches and a force of t 50-lbs. this means than 20 inches from the turning axis, the force exerted downwards is 150 lbs. Therefore, to open the unit, the springs were designed to exert an opposing force of 1601bs ( 80 lbs. each side left and right) These springs were custom made by Der~doff Springs of Surrey, BC, using figures supplied by myself.
~g Section ~ V Page S Patent ,speeifteation I don't know if the spring by itself can be patented; but possibly in this application; in conjunction with the bracket; and associated parts.
I have drawn Figx 3,4;3, and 6, showier the complete view of the spring inside the mounting bracket. Fig ~ 7 sha~ws the torsion spring mechanism and mounting bracket as it is built. There are slight changes to the location of the e~ern~rl walls of the moulting bracket, in relation to the positioning ofthe torsion spring, but basically, the spring itself;
and its function does not change.
End of Patent S~ecifica~io~e Section V Page 1 Parts rist ( To be 'used in conJunction wath Sections 1 Y, Pages 1-4, and Section Vi, Figs. 1-17, Pages 1-12 Part No. Description 1 ~onary b~.se 2 Stationary nose cone 3 ~-ovable rear partlor portion d ll~etal anchors or bolts S Metal thru boots connecting ~e~ cone to stationary base b Metal ctevis pier with Wick-in handle (exterior view) 7 Chrome ti~dovn handles 8 ~'hr~me kfdng handles (for' movable rear~t) 9 L'hrome air vent ~t~'etaf clips 11 Torsion sp~xg errn movable part) IIA ?'onion sprig arm ~st~'iorta~-Pa~.~ed itt mounting braeket) 12 T-vrsao~x sprir:g mounting br~c-ket 13 Clevis prn (l'nterior riernt 1~ ~'~e~s pin pin 1 S lt~etal th~r bells ~rtting broeket to stationary base]
16 Aletal brace f''!'orsion spring stationary arm inside bruck~t) 19 ~xtexsion slrr~ing 18 1'tuldle handle 19 .~re'cable 19A Uval swage sleeve eaale prcllep 20A Cable pulled meuntlng; flange ZI Rotary Latch mechanism 22 ~r stud 'wit& her 22A :Strikerstud mou-tating bracket 23 . pl~,r~od r,~'oreiog gable 2~ A~etad sleeves C~ ~) .
r Section YI :Patent Drawings _F°igs. I~ Pages 1-_,~.~.___ Fig. # Page # Description 1 1 Open position from rear; off-angle, allows sta~tora~y base, stationary nose; open upright rear movable part, etc.
Z 2 F..~terior frontal! view of nose eo~ree, ~rvitk sectional view to base, and rrzavable rear part in closed position 3 3 Side view, rear movable part in closed position;
slows nose cone rep movable part, and exterior hardware
FIG.NO.1~P.1, also FIG. NO! 3-P.3, Fig. No. 14, P. 10 It is attached to the stationary front nose cone at the conjunction of the lower front of the rear movable part, and the louver back end ofthe stationary front nose cone, by means of a clevis pin located' dually, an the left and right sides.SFE FIG. NQ.I-I'.1, :FIG. -NC? 3 P.3,FIG. ND. ~-P. d,FIG NO. 5 P. S; FIG. NO. frP. 6 and FIG. ND. 7 P. 7 This pin penetrates through a hole dritled thrpough the outside shell of the movable rear part, and from there, goes through a hole drilled through a torsion spring mechanism. The outside lock-in handle cantaizzs the outside face oft movable rear portion.
The pin exits through the torsion spring mounting bracket, where it is contained by use of a cotter pin.Refer to fag, 1,3,d,S,6, arid 7, as designated in previous paragraph.
CS) Section I1~ Page 2 Patent Specification At the point where the clevis pin is installed; at the-inside left and right sides of-the unit, there is a torsion spring mechanism, secured by a mounting bracket. This bracket is secured to the stationary base of the unit; by means of nuts and bolts, bolted thru the plywood base, and thru a metal flange welded to the base of the mounting bracket. The torsion spring itself is centred inside the mounting bracket, at the upper end: One arm of the spring pushes against the inside face of the mounting bracket. The other end of the spring is fastened to the inside face of the movable rear portion; dually on the left and right sides. Refer to figs 1,3,x,5,6, and 7 as in last two paragraph During the ~~breglas layup process, a plywood reinforcing gable is installed at the point where the arm of the spring is fastened; allowing for one to screw metal clips around the torsion spring arm, and securing them to the plywood reinforcing gable:F~GS.~,4;5,6; and This torsian,,spring mechanism is used to make opening of the-unit automatic;
as soon as the locking mechanism is released manually, the unit opens up readily and easily.
When the unit is closed; the torsion spring is in the compressed state.Fig. -4-1'.4 When the unit is open, the torsion spring is in the un-compressed state. Fig.
5-P. S
Upon opening the rear movable cover of the storage unit; the torsion spring will push the unit upward and open, going from a compressed state to an uncompressed state.
As this happens, the weight of the movable-rear portion goes past the centre of gravity, and is inclined to push itself forward, and placing all the weight of the rear cover to the front on the ground in front of the nose cone: Tfl onset this transfer of weight; two extension springs are placed dually, one end at the rriid-point of the torsion spring arin, and the other end fastenend to the bas a of the torsion spring mechanism.Fig. S-P. S
These springs are attached by means of a metal eye welded at the paints of connection to the torsion spring arm; and the base of the torsion spring mechanism. The respective ends of the spring are threaded through the eye; thereby securing it.Fig. 5-P.5 Note: The fqllawing mechar~istn and associated parts are pre-manufactured and are not intende~'to form part of the patent features of the motorcycle storage unit The locking mechanism is such that it employs- a- paddle handle located in the middle horizontal rear of the movable rear portion.Fig. 1-P.l, Fig. 8 P.8 This handle has a keyed lock; which allows the unit-to be-in a locked or unlocked position.
When in locked position; the moving part which actuates the mechanism is fixed, so as to prevent access. When in the unlocked position,-the handle actuates duall3~
located on the left and right side, wire cables which extend more or less vertically downwards on the inside face o~the back of the movable rear portion; then the cables are threaded on each side through a set of opposing pulleys, which enables the cables to change direction.
Fig. 1-P.1, Fig. 8-P. B, Fig. l3-P. 9.
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Section 1 T~: Page 3 Patent Specification From this point, the cables each go thru another set of pulleys; again-enabling the cables to change direction transversely, an the lefr and right inside lower face of the movable rear portion. The cables are then attached to a premanufactured rotary latching mechanism.
Fig.No's 8,9,10,11,12,13-Pages 8 and 9.
This mechanism employs the use of a rotary latch which is fastened by means of bolts to the inside face of the movable rear portion, positioned at the lower back.
'The latch engages a striker stud and washer; positioned at the left and right sides of the-rear portion of the stationary base. Fig. 9-P. 8 When the movable rear portion flf the storage unit is in the closed position, the gripping member of the latch captures the shank of the hex-headed striker stud horizontally, vertically and axially.Figs 9,10,11, and l2, P 8 The design affords easy trip-release action, positive gripping; and smooth opening and closing. Bath primary and secondary latching capabilities are inherent in the design, Note: End Af premanufactured latch mechanism and associated parks description.
Note: The follrnving fe~cres i~teorporate pre manufactured partx T'he~ are part of the design C'lai,~es 5; 6, 7, and 8 of Section 111-Pagel -Patent Claims.
Located on either side, also near the front and the bacl~ and located approximately at the rnid point of the outside of the movable rear portion of the unit; are located, for the purpose of fastening the unit during b-ansportatio~ are installed chrome-t~handles; thus enabling one to tie down and secure the storage unit to the vehicle of conveyance used, either trailer or other.These handles, of which there are four in total, two eon-the left side, fron and rear, and two on the right side, front and rear, are fastened by means of thrubolts, which are secured by means Qf a washer and nut; on the inside face ofthe-movable rear portion of the storage unit, The thrubolts pass thru a reinforced backer made of premanufactured plywood, which gives some added strength to the existing f~breglas shell of the unit.Fig.l-P.I,Fig. 3-P.3,Fig.l4 P.10 On the left rear; -located at midpoint vertically on the outside of the movable -rear portion of the unit, is located a chrome handle, which is used to manuaHly pull down and close the movable rear portion of the storage unit.This handle is fastened by means of thru bolts, which are -secured by means of washers' and nuts, on the inside face of the movable rear portion of the storage unit.These thn~bolts pass thr~ an added plywood backer;
installed for added strength to the existing fibreglas shell.Fig.3 F.3 C~) Section 1 Y Page 4 Patent Specification On the upper front outside face of the movable rear portion of the storage unit, is located a second chrome handle, which is fastened by means of thrubolts; which are secured by means of washers and nuts, on the inside face of the movable rear pardon of the unit, This handle allows a second means of dually ii#~ing and thereby closing the movable rear portion of the storage unit. It also affords protection against damage to the exterior finish of the upper outside front face of the storage unit when it comes in contact with the ground when the movable rear portion of the storage unit is in the open position.
Also located on the upper front outside face of the movable rear portion; is located a chrome air vent, fastened by screws to the fibreglas shell, which is installed to vent gas fumes as well as hot air emanating from a motorcycle which has been parl~ed ~
the stationary storage unit after having been ridden for a time. Fig. 3-~':3 Torsion spring mechanism and mounting bracket as built The following paragraphs describe the engineering and design which lead me to use the torsion spring opening mechanism.Fig.,1?P.12 T had initially used a "Murphy Bed" spring box on the prototype, which worl~ed quite well as far as helping to open the movable back portion, but it has it's drawbacks.
Firstly, tie "Murphy-Bed" spring box has too many parts, making it prohibitive as far as assembly was concerned.
Secondly, there is a problem with detaching the rear novable portion from-the-connected base and'nose cone. When you disconnect the units, the design ofthe box caused the sharp edges to come in contact-with the finished surfaces of the sides of the outside of the nose-cane, pausing some abrasions.
Thirdly, the four externally placed screws holding the "Murphy-$ed" spring box to the gable of the movable rear portion was a security problem.
Through all these negatives, I designed a torsion spring mechanism. I
engineered the forces-required to lift the back movable portion to the open position, quite simply with a bathroom scale and a board placed under the rear movable portion and across the scale, and read the pressure exerted:
The spring has a "moment" of Zt~ inches and a force of t 50-lbs. this means than 20 inches from the turning axis, the force exerted downwards is 150 lbs. Therefore, to open the unit, the springs were designed to exert an opposing force of 1601bs ( 80 lbs. each side left and right) These springs were custom made by Der~doff Springs of Surrey, BC, using figures supplied by myself.
~g Section ~ V Page S Patent ,speeifteation I don't know if the spring by itself can be patented; but possibly in this application; in conjunction with the bracket; and associated parts.
I have drawn Figx 3,4;3, and 6, showier the complete view of the spring inside the mounting bracket. Fig ~ 7 sha~ws the torsion spring mechanism and mounting bracket as it is built. There are slight changes to the location of the e~ern~rl walls of the moulting bracket, in relation to the positioning ofthe torsion spring, but basically, the spring itself;
and its function does not change.
End of Patent S~ecifica~io~e Section V Page 1 Parts rist ( To be 'used in conJunction wath Sections 1 Y, Pages 1-4, and Section Vi, Figs. 1-17, Pages 1-12 Part No. Description 1 ~onary b~.se 2 Stationary nose cone 3 ~-ovable rear partlor portion d ll~etal anchors or bolts S Metal thru boots connecting ~e~ cone to stationary base b Metal ctevis pier with Wick-in handle (exterior view) 7 Chrome ti~dovn handles 8 ~'hr~me kfdng handles (for' movable rear~t) 9 L'hrome air vent ~t~'etaf clips 11 Torsion sp~xg errn movable part) IIA ?'onion sprig arm ~st~'iorta~-Pa~.~ed itt mounting braeket) 12 T-vrsao~x sprir:g mounting br~c-ket 13 Clevis prn (l'nterior riernt 1~ ~'~e~s pin pin 1 S lt~etal th~r bells ~rtting broeket to stationary base]
16 Aletal brace f''!'orsion spring stationary arm inside bruck~t) 19 ~xtexsion slrr~ing 18 1'tuldle handle 19 .~re'cable 19A Uval swage sleeve eaale prcllep 20A Cable pulled meuntlng; flange ZI Rotary Latch mechanism 22 ~r stud 'wit& her 22A :Strikerstud mou-tating bracket 23 . pl~,r~od r,~'oreiog gable 2~ A~etad sleeves C~ ~) .
r Section YI :Patent Drawings _F°igs. I~ Pages 1-_,~.~.___ Fig. # Page # Description 1 1 Open position from rear; off-angle, allows sta~tora~y base, stationary nose; open upright rear movable part, etc.
Z 2 F..~terior frontal! view of nose eo~ree, ~rvitk sectional view to base, and rrzavable rear part in closed position 3 3 Side view, rear movable part in closed position;
slows nose cone rep movable part, and exterior hardware
4 ~ Torsion spring and related parts wilt rear portion in closed position,~vitk torsion spring compresset~ and extension spring rtneactendetl 3 S Torsion spring and related parts with rear portion in r~pera position, with torsion spring xtncompresserl, and extension spring e~cten~lee~
6 6 End view of torsion spring mechanism and partial connedicm to stationary bass 7 7 Plan view of torsion spring and torsion sprang mounting bracket and related parts, shoving the plywer~d reinforcing gale (V "iew: Le. f 't onside face of movable reax part) 8,9,10, Lar~clting ntecltu~tism aitd related parts ~
11, and 12 *Nvte: Nm part of patent 13 9 :Section .of idler pulleys and wire cables, part of latching mechanism:
14 10 Rear view off angle of movable rear part in closed position.
1 S 10 Top view, closed position 16 Il :Side view, open p~ition 1 ~ 12 As built drawing of torsion spring mechanism and bracket
6 6 End view of torsion spring mechanism and partial connedicm to stationary bass 7 7 Plan view of torsion spring and torsion sprang mounting bracket and related parts, shoving the plywer~d reinforcing gale (V "iew: Le. f 't onside face of movable reax part) 8,9,10, Lar~clting ntecltu~tism aitd related parts ~
11, and 12 *Nvte: Nm part of patent 13 9 :Section .of idler pulleys and wire cables, part of latching mechanism:
14 10 Rear view off angle of movable rear part in closed position.
1 S 10 Top view, closed position 16 Il :Side view, open p~ition 1 ~ 12 As built drawing of torsion spring mechanism and bracket
Claims (8)
A In the case of an apparatus
1 A stationary storage unit for motorcycles, comprising of three distinct parts; a stationary base axed to the ground, a stationary nose cone affixed to the base, and a movable rear portion axed to the nose cone. The rear movable opening portion of the unit opens upward and forward; by pivoting axially on dually mounted clevis pins, located left and right. The base is fastened to the ground by means of metal fasteners or bolts. The unit comprises the use of tie dawn handles, lifting handles for opening or closing, and an air vent, installed sa as to exhaust gases and fumes.
2 A storage unit as defined in claim 1, in which the opening mechanism employs the use of a torsion spring mounted in a bracket, by which it opens the rear movable portion automatically, after the manual disengagement of the locking mechanism; and thereby allowing the torsion spring to axially decompress and lift the unit to the open position.
3 An opening mechanism as defined in claim 2, which turns axially on a pivot point, comprised of a set of clevis pins, which go through the centre of torsion spring turning point, as defined in claim 1, located dually on the left and night inside face of the storage, unit where the front stationary nose and the movable rear portion conjoin one another.
4 A stationary base as defined in claim 1, fastened to the ground by means of metal fasteners or bolts; depending of the material an which it is fastened, be it concrete, asphalt, or wood.
The positioning of chrome tie-down handles, on the exterior of the storage unit; as defined in claim 1, so as to facilitate the securing of the storage unit during transportation.
6 The positioning of chrome lifting handless one on the left rear outside of the movable rear portion of the storage unit, as defined in claim 1, the second on the outside upper front of the movable rear portion of the storage unit, as defined in claim 1, to enable ease in opening or closing the unit, as well as protection to the finish of the upper front outside of the movable rear portion of the storage unit.
7 The location of an air vent, as defined in claim 1, on the upper front outside face of the movable rear portion of the storage unit, to exhaust gas fumes from the motorcycle as well as hot air, from a motorcycle which has been placed in the unit after having been ridden for a time.
8 The ornamental design for a stationary motorcycle storage unit, as shown and described in Claim 1 (4)
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