DE102017011710A1 - Method for connecting at least two motorcycle suitcases to create a train system and the required asymmetric connection system - Google Patents

Abstract

A method is described which makes it possible to connect motorcycle cases in such a way that they form a traction unit that can be pulled by hand. Furthermore, a suitable for this purpose asymmetric connection system for motorcycle suitcase is described, which also allows a connection to the motorcycle.

Description

The invention relates to the method for connecting at least two motorcycle suitcases for the purpose of creating a train system according to main claim 1 and the necessary asymmetric connection system according to main claim. 2

It is known that motorcycle cases, particularly those made of aluminum, which are commonly used on motorcycles used for traveling, can achieve considerable weight and be difficult to carry because of their dimensions. Often, these or their luggage must travel while traveling around e.g. to bring in a hotel room, considerable distances are carried on foot, which can represent a not inconsiderable strain.

The present patent describes a method including the necessary connection system to connect at least two cases, especially the side cases, so that they can be pulled without much effort and a system with which the case can be connected both with each other and with a motorcycle ,

In this document, no reference is made to the case systems and to the roll systems, as these can be referred to the current state of the art.

The object of the invention is to carry out a connection system on motorcycle cases so that the case can be connected by the same system both on the motorcycle, as well as with each other, and thus in the method described here by the attachment of four wheels or rollers below the case and a Rope or assemblable tension rod can be connected to a train system and so easily pulled.

The object is achieved with the characterizing features of the main claims 1 and 2. Further embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims.

According to the invention of the underlying method preferably two side luggage cases are each equipped with at least one opposing pair of the connection system according to main claim 2, which are opposite in both cases in the inner outside of the case and can be pushed together. This allows them to be connected with each other as well as with the motorcycle. In addition, the suitcases are each equipped with a few tires or rollers. In addition, an attachment of a fold-out pull rod or a pull rope in the desired direction of pull is advantageous.

The connection systems each consist of a thick-walled housing of a metal alloy (or aluminum, if necessary. Also plastic), which is about two to three inches wide and by a geometric cross section, e.g. in the form of an elongated hexagon, a movement primarily in the vertical plane as well as a rotation of the suitcases completely prevented. These are open to the outside. In this case, a housing is designed a little smaller, so you can push the other housing fit into the other.

Within the larger housing there is a recess into which fits the switch system of the smaller housing. This switch system serves, on the one hand, the purpose of manual disconnection of the cases and, on the other hand, of additional stabilization of the connection, since the switch is designed in this way
is that it opens like a barb in the larger counter housing when both

Housing are completely pushed together. It is designed so that it is automatically depressed by pushing over the larger housing. Furthermore, it is a security system if the main system, e.g. fails due to a material defect, since it is designed so that the housing must hook under load on him and thus can not slip.

Outside the housing edge of the smaller and within the housing edge of the larger housing, there is a buffer material which follows the line of the cross-section all around. This consists e.g. from a rubber compound or a soft and elastic plastic, which surrounds the housing in each case inside or outside the smaller housing and is about as wide as the opposite housing wall. This serves to reduce wear on the two housing ends and prevent vibrations by making the buffer zones so thick that it is necessary to apply a certain pressure in order to push the housings into one another. This avoids too much movement between the connection systems.

Within the housing are devices that prevent detachment of the cases from each other or from the motorcycle primarily in a horizontal plane.

There is a hook system in the smaller housing, which can be opened by pressing down the switch system. This consists of a holding block, a movable hook which is fixed in the holding block and a spring system which pushes up the hook and an opening of the
System prevents. In this case, the hook and the holding block are designed so that they are jointly able to circumvent a retaining clip. In addition to form
they together outwardly a triangle-like shape, which facilitate a recording of the retaining clip by causing them to fold down the hook due to the wedge effect, which results from the advancement of the retaining clip. Further, the hook and the switch system are connected by two thin levers, each side of the hook and open to the underside of the switch and serve the purpose of the force that is used to release the system to transfer to the hook.

The larger housing houses the retaining bracket.

• 1 und 2 stellen der Verbindungsverfahren der Koffer schematisch dar. Hierbei sind zu sehen ein ein paar asymmetrische Koffer, wie sie derzeit bei vielen Reiseenduros der bekanntesten Hersteller in diesem Segment verwendet werden. Der linke Koffer 1 ist zugunsten des Endschalldämpfers unten angewinkelt. Der rechte Koffer 2 ist quaderförmig. An den Koffern sind die Verbindungssysteme 3 angebracht. An der Unterseite der Koffer werden die Räder 4 angebracht. Ebenfalls ist es möglich, sofern die Koffer nicht schon durch ihre eigene Festigkeit genügend Stabilität innerhalb des Zugsystems aufbauen diese durch eine stabilisierenden Stange 5 zusätzlich zu verbinden, wobei diese an dem quaderförmigen Koffer ausgeklappt wird und dann an dem abgeschrägten Koffer befestigt wird. Bei zwei quaderförmigen Koffern, wäre ebenfalls die Verwendung eines dritten Verbindungssystems denkbar.
• 3 bis 6 zeigen das Verbindungssystem aus verschiedenen Perspektiven. Dabei steht A für das kleinere Gehäuse, welches die Ausparung im Gehäuse 7 für das Schaltersystem 8 beherbergt. Der Schalter ist über Hebel 6 mit dem Hakensystem 2 verbunden welches seinerseits in dem Haltblock 5 mündet. Die Verschlussfedern 4 sind der Übersichtlichkeit halber unter dem Verschlusshaken dargestellt. Zu sehen ist der potenzielle Haltpunkt des Verschlussbügels 3 zwischen Haltblock und Verschlusszange. B steht für das größere Gehäuse, welches ebenfalls eine Aussparung für den Verschlusshebel 9 beherbergt. Im Zentrum des Gehäuses steht der Verschlussbügel 1. Sowohl in A als auch in B sind die Pufferzonen 10 abgebildet, die aber der Übersicht halber bei einigen Figuren ausgelassen wurden.
• 3 zeigt beide Verschlusssysteme im Querschnitt, die sich gegenüberstehen.
• 4 zeigt die Verschlusssysteme in Frontansicht.
• 5 zeigt das größere Gehäuse B von oben in der Mitte durgeschnitten.
• 6 zeigt Gehäuse B von oben.

The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the drawings.

• 1 and 2 Here are a few asymmetric suitcases, as they are currently used in many Reiseenduros the most famous manufacturers in this segment. The left suitcase 1 is angled down in favor of the rear muffler. The right suitcase 2 is cuboid. At the suitcases are the connection systems 3 appropriate. At the bottom of the suitcase are the wheels 4 appropriate. It is also possible, unless the suitcases by their own strength enough stability within the train system build this by a stabilizing rod 5 in addition to connect, which is unfolded on the cuboid case and then attached to the bevelled case. With two parallelepiped suitcases, the use of a third connection system would also be conceivable.
• 3 to 6 show the connection system from different perspectives. It stands A for the smaller case, which is the recess in the case 7 for the switch system 8th houses. The switch is over lever 6 with the hook system 2 which in turn is connected in the support block 5 empties. The shutter springs 4 are shown below the locking hook for clarity. You can see the potential stop point of the shutter 3 between support block and closing pliers. B stands for the larger housing, which also has a recess for the locking lever 9 houses. In the center of the housing is the locking bar 1 , As well in A as well as in B are the buffer zones 10 pictured, but omitted for clarity in some figures.
• 3 shows both closure systems in cross-section, which face each other.
• 4 shows the locking systems in front view.
• 5 shows the larger case B cut from above in the middle.
• 6 shows housing B from above.

Claims (3)

Method for connecting at least two motorcycle suitcases, in particular the side cases, in order to create a train system. Characterized in that: a) the cases can be interconnected by an asymmetrical connection system. If necessary. in conjunction with a third suitcase or a top case, b) the suitcases are supplemented with wheels or wheels that do not necessarily have to be mounted, but also can already be integrated into the case, c) the train system from the suitcases with a pull rope or tie rod can be equipped, which are also not only dismissed from the outside, but also in one of the cases or in both separately integrated, if necessary. Also attached to the top case or integrated, can be. Asymmetrical connection system that allows both the connection with the motorcycle, as well as the connection of the case with each other. Characterized in that: a) there is a connection system consisting of two telescopic housings, which are designed in cross-section so that rotation is inhibited inside the system, b) the housings are designed such that they allow space for a switch system which allows a solution of the connection from the outside and ideally provides an additional backup, c) inside the housing are each a hook system and an ironing system, which can be brought together and manually solved by a switch system, d) to the housing a buffer system is located. Apart claim Asymmetrical connection device for motorcycle suitcases on a motorcycle in accordance with the connection system from Haupt claim 2 ,

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