WO2004108510A1 - Motocycle comprenant un ensemble coffre - Google Patents

Motocycle comprenant un ensemble coffre Download PDF

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WO2004108510A1
WO2004108510A1 PCT/GB2004/002263 GB2004002263W WO2004108510A1 WO 2004108510 A1 WO2004108510 A1 WO 2004108510A1 GB 2004002263 W GB2004002263 W GB 2004002263W WO 2004108510 A1 WO2004108510 A1 WO 2004108510A1
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storage box
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Michael Gordon Robert Horry
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K19/00—Cycle frames
    • B62K19/46—Luggage carriers forming part of frame

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  • This invention relates to a motorcycle incorporating a', storage box assembly. ' 'v
  • panniers and/or so-called tank bags to be used on motorcycles, for storage of essential items.
  • panniers and tank bags are undesirable as they may adversely affect the safety, performance and/or aesthetics of the motorcycle and/or the rider thereof.
  • a motorcycle incorporating a storage box assembly, wherein the assembly is secured beneath rear bodywork of the motorcycle at a rear number plate region thereof such that the assembly is positioned between the rear bodywork and a rear wheel of the motorcycle in a configuration which overlies and is spaced from the rear wheel .
  • the storage box assembly may be secured to the bodywork of the motorcycle behind the rear number plate and may support or incorporate the rear number plate.
  • the storage box assembly may comprise a securement portion and a storage box portion, the securement portion being secured to the bodywork of the motorcycle.
  • the securement portion may comprise an upper part of the assembly which is secured to the bodywork of the motorcycle, the storage box portion comprising a lower part of the assembly.
  • the storage box portion may incorporate an access cover.
  • the access cover may be hinged or slidable relative to the storage box portion.
  • the access cover may face to the rear of the motorcycle.
  • the access cover may incorporate, or have secured thereto, the rear number plate.
  • the access cover may incorporate locking means, which locking means may form part of a release lock mechanism provided in respect of a seat of the motorcycle.
  • the access cover may be arranged to hinge on a side, for example downwardly.
  • the access cover may incorporate weatherproof sealing means.
  • the securement portion may be integral with the storage box portion.
  • the securement portion may be separate from the storage box portion.
  • the assembly may comprise separable storage box and securement portions, the securement portion comprising a bracket, for example of flanged plate form, to which is upwardly received, and detachably secured, the storage box portion.
  • the storage box portion may be detachably secured to the securement portion by means of one or more latch arrangements, which may incorporate locking means.
  • the storage box portion may be detachably secured to the securement portion by means of an arrangement comprising at least one securing pin locating into a corresponding socket. The securing pin may incorporate locking means.
  • the storage box portion may be contoured or angled to provide clearance with the rear wheel of the motorcycle.
  • the storage box portion may be provided with a lining means, such as of foam plastics or rubber material.
  • the securement portion may be secured directly to the body of the motorcycle.
  • the securement means may be secured indirectly to the body of the motorcycle by way of a mounting means for the rear number plate thereof.
  • the securement portion may be secured in place of or in addition to an existing mounting means of the rear number plate.
  • the securement portion is secured to the bodywork of the motorcycle in place of the existing mounting means of the rear number plate, the rear number plate is secured to, or incorporated with, the securement portion.
  • the storage box assembly may comprise metal or plastics material, or combinations thereof.
  • plastics material may be reinforced, such as with aramid and/or carbon fibre materials.
  • the storage box assembly may have rear light and/or indicator means for the motorcycle incorporated therewith or secured thereto.
  • the motorcycle of the present invention incorporates a storage box assembly which is compact and is installed in an available space between the rear wheel and overlying body of a motorcycle in the region of the rear number plate. It does not adversely affect the safety, performance or aesthetics of the motorcycle and may be provided as an add-on accessory for an existing motorcycle, or may be designed into a motorcycle during manufacture of the motorcycle.
  • Figure 1 is a side view of part of a motorcycle according to the present invention provided with an embodiment of a storage box assembly;
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a securement portion of the storage box assembly of the motorcycle of Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of a storage box portion of the storage box assembly of the motorcycle of Figure 1;
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of the storage box assembly of the motorcycle of Figure 1, assembled from the portions of Figures 2 and 3;
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a latching and locking arrangement for the storage box assembly shown in Figure 4;
  • Figure 6 is a side view of part of a motorcycle according to the present invention provided with an alternative embodiment of a storage box assembly;
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of a securement portion of the storage box assembly of the motorcycle of Figure 6;
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view of a storage box portion of the storage box assembly of the motorcycle of Figure 6;
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view of the storage box assembly of Figure 6, assembled from the portions of Figures 7 and 8;
  • Figure 10 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a securing pin and socket arrangement for the storage box assembly shown in Figure 6;
  • Figure 11 is an alternative perspective view of the embodiment of a securing pin and socket arrangement shown in Figure 10;
  • Figure 12 is a side view of a part of a motorcycle according to the present invention provided with a further embodiment of a storage box assembly.
  • Figure 13 is a rear view of the part of the motorcycle of Figure 12.
  • a motorcycle 2 has rear bodywork 4 overlying and spaced from a rear wheel 6.
  • the motorcycle 2 has a seat 8 for a rider.
  • a rear number plate 10 is fixed to a mounting means 12 by threaded fasteners 14, the mounting means 12 being secured to the bodywork 4 of the motorcycle 2.
  • a storage box assembly 16 is secured to the bodywork 4 of the motorcycle 2, behind the rear number plate 10 and overlying and spaced from the rear wheel 6, such that the storage box assembly is between the bodywork and the wheel.
  • a first embodiment of the storage box assembly 16 comprises a storage box portion 18 which is detachably secured to a securement portion 20, the securement portion 20 being secured to the bodywork 4 of the motorcycle 2.
  • the securement portion 20 is in the form of a bracket, such as of flanged plate form, to which is upwardly received, and detachably secured, the storage box portion 18.
  • the securement portion 20 of the storage box assembly 16 may be secured directly to the bodywork 4 of the motorcycle 2, or indirectly by way of the mounting means 12 for the rear number plate 10, and may share the same fastening means, such as threaded fasteners, (not shown) used to secure the mounting means 12 to the bodywork 4. If desired, the mounting means 12 for the rear number plate 10 may be dispensed with and the rear number plate 10 incorporated in, or secured to, a rear-facing part 22 of the securement portion 20.
  • the storage box portion 18 has a forward-facing region 24 which may be suitably contoured or angled to ensure adequate clearance with the rear wheel 6 of the motorcycle 2.
  • the storage box portion 18 incorporates an access cover 26, which is hinged or slidable relative to the remainder of the storage box portion 18.
  • the storage box portion may be openable only when the storage box portion 18 is detached from the securement portion 20.
  • access cover 26 is shown at the top of the storage box portion 18 in the drawings, it could instead be provided at a front, rear or side face of the storage box portion 18 and preferably provided with locking means such as a cam lock.
  • the access cover 26 suitably incorporates weatherproof sealing means (not shown) .
  • the inside of the storage box portion 18 may be provided with a lining 27 ( Figure 3) of a material, such as foam plastics or rubber material, to provide cushioning of items being stored in the storage box assembly.
  • a lining 27 Figure 3 of a material, such as foam plastics or rubber material, to provide cushioning of items being stored in the storage box assembly.
  • the storage box portion 18 is detachably secured to the securement portion 20 by means of one or more latch arrangements 28 having a first portion 30 thereof fixed to the securement portion 20 and a second portion 32 thereof fixed to the storage box portion 18.
  • Such one or more latch arrangements 28 is or are of suitably well- known form and may be arranged to be locked. It or they may be of toggle form and/or spring-loaded and may incorporate dzus fastener means.
  • FIG. 5 An example of a latch and lock arrangement 28 is shown in Figure 5.
  • the latch arrangement 28 has the first portion 30 thereof fixed to the securement portion 20 of the storage box assembly and engages the second portion 32, which is secured to the storage box portion 18 of the assembly. Locking of the latch arrangement 28 is suitably effected by means of a padlock arrangement 33.
  • Figures 6 to 11 show an alternative embodiment of the storage box assembly 16 comprising a storage box portion 18 which is detachably secured to a securement portion 20, the securement portion 20 being secured to the bodywork 4 of the motorcycle 2.
  • the securement portion 20 is in the form of a bracket, such as of flanged plate form, to which is upwardly and forwardly received, and detachably secured, the storage box portion 18.
  • the securement portion 20 is provided with side members 35 to prevent lateral movement of the storage box portion 18 when secured, and with a projecting member 37 on the rear edge of the upper surface to prevent movement of the storage box portion 20 towards the rear wheel 6.
  • the side members 35 are each provided with a ridged member 39 which acts as a spacer to prevent the storage box portion contacting the internal face of the securement portion 20.
  • the securement portion 20 has a protruding section 41 along its lower edge which contains a first portion 43 of a securing pin and socket arrangement 45.
  • the securement portion 20 of the storage box assembly 16 may be secured to the bodywork 4 of the motorcycle 2 in the same manner to that described for the first embodiment .
  • the storage box portion 18 has a forward-facing region 24 which may be suitably contoured or angled to ensure adequate clearance with the rear wheel 6 of the motorcycle 2.
  • the rear-facing region has a cut-away section 49 into which can be fitted the protruding section 41 of the securement portion 20.
  • the storage box portion 18 incorporates an access cover 26, which is hinged or slidable relative to the remainder of the storage box portion 18. In embodiments of the invention the storage box portion may be openable only when the storage box portion 18 is detached from the securement portion 20.
  • the access cover 26 could be provided at a top, front, rear or side face of the storage box portion 18 and is preferably provided with locking means such as a cam lock.
  • the access cover 26 suitably incorporates weatherproof sealing means (not shown) .
  • the inside of the storage box portion 18 may be provided with a lining 27 ( Figure 8) of a material, such as foam plastics or rubber material, to provide cushioning of items being stored in the storage box assembly.
  • a lining 27 Figure 8 of a material, such as foam plastics or rubber material, to provide cushioning of items being stored in the storage box assembly.
  • the storage box portion 18 is detachably secured to the securement portion 20 by means of one or more securing pin and socket arrangements 45 having a first portion 43 thereof, in the form of a socket, present in the securement portion 20 and a second portion 47 thereof, in the form of a securing pin, fixed to the storage box portion 18.
  • Such one or more securing pin and socket arrangements 45 is or are of well-known form and may be arranged to be locked.
  • FIGs 10 and 11 An example of a securing pin and socket arrangement 45 is shown in Figures 10 and 11.
  • the securing pin and socket arrangement 45 has the first portion 43 thereof present in the form of tubular recesses in a protruding section 41 of the securement portion 20 of the storage box assembly.
  • the securing pins which form the second portion 47 are secured to the storage box portion 18 of the assembly.
  • Figure 10 shows the storage box portion 18 rotated through 180 degrees around a vertical axis relative to the securement portion 20 in order that both portions 43, 47 may be shown.
  • the second portion 47 slidably engages the first portion 43 by means of being inserted into the recess of the first portion and the protruding section 41 of the securement section is secured in place in the corresponding cut-away section 49 of the storage box section 18.
  • Locking of the pin and socket arrangement 45 is suitably effected by means of a locking arm (not shown) present within the first portion 43 which on insertion of the second portion 47 engages a notch 51 present on the second portion 47.
  • the locking arm can be disengaged from the notch 51 by means of a key (not shown) inserted in a lock 53 present on the surface of the securement portion 20 facing away from the body 4 of the motorcycle 2, as shown in Figure 11.
  • the lock 53 may be set to one side of the securement portion 20 rather than centrally to allow for the presence of a reflector.
  • a cover (not shown) may be provided to prevent dirt and debris entering the lock 53.
  • the storage box assembly 16 may comprise metal or plastics material, or combinations thereof. Such plastics material may be reinforced, such as with fibres, suitable fibres being, for example, carbon fibres or aramid fibres. Examples of aramid fibres are Kevlar (Registered Trade Mark) fibres.
  • the storage box assembly 16 may have a decorative finish, for example in a fabric pattern.
  • FIG. 12 and 13 A further embodiment of a storage box assembly according to the present invention is shown in Figures 12 and 13 and is particularly suitable for providing as an integral part of a motorcycle during design and manufacture thereof.
  • a motorcycle 2 has rear bodywork 4 overlying and spaced from a rear wheel 6.
  • a storage box assembly 34 has a lower storage box portion 36 integral with an upper securement portion 38.
  • the storage box assembly 34 has the upper securement portion 38 thereof secured to, or integral with, the bodywork 4 of the motorcycle 2.
  • An access cover 40 is provided, which is arranged to face to the rear of the motorcycle 2 and pivots, for example downwardly, on a hinge 42 for opening.
  • the access cover 40 is secured in a closed position by means of a lock 44, such as a cam lock.
  • the rear number plate 10 of the motorcycle 2 is suitably secured, such as by threaded fasteners, to the outer face of the access cover 40, or can be incorporated in the outer face of the access cover 40.
  • the storage box assembly 34 may have a forward-facing region, denoted by the broken line 46, which is suitably contoured or angled to ensure adequate clearance with the rear wheel 6 of the motorcycle 2.
  • a forward-facing region denoted by the broken line 46
  • this may not be necessary when the storage box assembly 34 forms part of the original design of the motorcycle 2 and can be located and dimensioned to provide adequate clearance without special contouring or angling.
  • locking means (not shown) may be provided which forms part of a release lock mechanism arranged in respect of the seat 8 of the motorcycle 2.
  • the storage box assembly 34 may comprise substantially the same material or materials as previously described in relation to the storage box assembly 16.
  • the motorcycle 2 may incorporate a rear light and a number plate light assembly 48 in the bodywork 4 thereof, one or more rear lights and or indicator means may be secured to, or incorporated in the storage box assembly 16 or 34.
  • a direction indicating light assembly 50 may be provided, extending laterally from the storage box assembly 34.

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L'invention concerne un motocycle comprenant un ensemble coffre (16, 34) qui est fixé au-dessous de la caisse arrière (4) du motocycle (2) au niveau de la zone de plaque arrière de celui-ci. L'ensemble est placé entre la caisse arrière et la roue arrière (6) du motocycle dans une configuration qui surmonte la roue arrière (6) et qui est espacée de celle-ci.
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GB333611A (en) * 1929-05-16 1930-08-18 Aimable Victor Mellano Improvements in or relating to motor cycles and the like
FR875243A (fr) * 1941-05-13 1942-09-11 Sacoche avec plaque d'immatriculation
GB828252A (en) * 1957-04-02 1960-02-17 Nigel Borrer Orlebar Improvements in or relating to luggage containers for motor cycles, motor scooters or the like
DE3712081A1 (de) * 1987-04-09 1988-10-20 Guenther Pfeiffer Vorrichtung zum mitfuehren von erste-hilfe-material fuer motorraeder

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB333611A (en) * 1929-05-16 1930-08-18 Aimable Victor Mellano Improvements in or relating to motor cycles and the like
FR875243A (fr) * 1941-05-13 1942-09-11 Sacoche avec plaque d'immatriculation
GB828252A (en) * 1957-04-02 1960-02-17 Nigel Borrer Orlebar Improvements in or relating to luggage containers for motor cycles, motor scooters or the like
DE3712081A1 (de) * 1987-04-09 1988-10-20 Guenther Pfeiffer Vorrichtung zum mitfuehren von erste-hilfe-material fuer motorraeder

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