WO2006097782A1

WO2006097782A1 - Scooter seat attachment

Info

Publication number: WO2006097782A1
Application number: PCT/IB2005/000702
Authority: WO
Inventors: Michael Clancy Mcguire
Original assignee: Michael Clancy Mcguire
Priority date: 2005-03-18
Filing date: 2005-03-18
Publication date: 2006-09-21

Abstract

A seat cover (1) putting on or wrapping up a scooter seat (B) and fixed to the seat either by its inherited elasticity or by a fastening member (2) to define an additional space between the bottom of the seat and the lower edge of the seat cover for accommodation of objects; a bag (3) being attached to either side or both sides of the seat cover to increase space to accommodate objects; and both the seat cover and the bag being collapsible for storage.

Description

TITLE: SCOOTER SEAT ATTACHMENT

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(a) Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a scooter seat attachment, and more particularly, to one secured to the seat to partition the space underneath the seat with additional bag disposed on either side or both sides of a seat cover.

(b) Description of the Prior Art

One of the biggest challenges facing scooter manufacturers of today is how to maintain the sleek, stylish, fashionable look of a scooter and offer more storage capacity. Currently, there is limited storage space offered by a scooter type vehicle to the rider of such a vehicle. Storage space is limited to the internal storage container of a scooter type vehicle or a bulky hard cover luggage carrier that needs to be mounted onto the end of a scooter type vehicle and not practical for removal. Existing internal storage containers are circular in design and do not allow for large rectangular or square items to be inserted into the storage area. The majority of riders of a scooter type vehicle place many larger square or rectangular items on the floorboard of the scooter type vehicle. This creates an unsafe riding experience. Existing hard cover luggage containers require extensive mounting and are intrusive to the original styling and aesthetics of the vehicle. Scooters are now a fashion and cultural phenomenon, the majority of owners are unwilling to use such unappealing mounted luggage containers and as research has shown, would rather sacrifice storage and create an unsafe riding environment when given the lack of current options.

To prevent the seat from being overheated or developing cracks by the direct sun during summer time, an additional cover is provided such as taught in "Motorcycle Seat Protection Cover" of ROC Utility Model No. 271688 (as illustrated in Fig. 16 of the accompanying drawings). The protection cover comprises an elastic fabric (A) having provided beneath it a plurality of hook magic tapes (Al) and loop magic tapes (A2) to stick the cover to the bottom of a seat (B). However, its primary purposes are for heat insulation and fending off storm water without any function to provide glove compartment.

To easy access to the objects and optimal utilization of the space available under a seat (B), a "Motorcycle Seat Having Glove Compartment" as taught in ROC Utility Model No. 216555 (as illustrated in Fig. 17) discloses an recess (B2) separately provided in the space (Bl) at the bottom of the seat (B) and at the lower portion of the recess (B2) is disposed with an expansion belt (B3) to secure a lockset (C) of the motorcycle. However, the additional space provided by the recess (B2) merely accommodates the lockset (C). Furthermore, the recess (B2) is not necessarily available for all types of lockset.

Another improvement of a "Multi-purpose Saddlebag for Motorcycle" disclosed in ROC Utility Model No.: 263886 (as illustrated in Fig. 18) comprises a fly-pass piece (D) respectively adapted to its both sides a bag (Dl). The fly-pass piece (D) is placed on a seat (B) of a motorcycle and both bags (Dl) are hanging on both sides of the seat (B). However, the bags (Dl) are vulnerable to fall off since they are not secured to the seat (B). Furthermore, there is the absence of effective separation or division provided for the space beneath the seat (B). When the product is not in use, it is difficult to reduce its size.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The primary purpose of the present invention is to provide a scooter seat attachment for correcting the problems of poor or insufficient glove space found with the prior arts.

To achieve the purpose, a seat cover is provided that can be inserted and secured to the seat of a scooter by means of a fastening member; or alternatively the seat cover is made of an elastic material that covers the seat. A space for storage is defined between the bottom of the seat and the lower edge of the seat cover, and a bag is adapted to either or both sides of the seat cover to provide additional space. Furthermore, the seat cover together with the bag is collapsible.

The fastening member firmly secures the seat cover to the seat of the scooter by a cord, zipper, magic tape, button, or hook. Both the seat cover and the bag are made of waterproof material to prevent objects therein from getting wetted by storm water. The present invention provides excellent binding between the seat cover and the bag to prevent from the bag being stripped off in the course of use while increasing the loading capacity of the bag. Both the seat cover and the bag are made of elastic material that is easily collapsible for storage.

In general, the present invention provides the following advantages: 1. The seat cover covers up the seat to partition the space available beneath the seat to serve as a glove compartment.

2. A proper fastening member, e.g., a zipper, is provided to the seat cover for easy opening or closing of the seat cover to fetch or place objects.

3. Additional and collapsible bag effectively increases glove space and allows to be rolled up for storage.

4. Objects are caught by a cord or the elastic seat cover to prevent them from falling off.

5. While both the seat cover and the bag are made of waterproof material, an additional overlapping cover is provided to the bag to fend off storm water.

6. The glove compartment separated from the bottom of the seat cover and the bags adapted to both sides of the seat cover significantly increase the space to accommodate more personal belongings of the rider of the scooter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a schematic view showing that bags of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention are rolled up.

Fig. 3 is a schematic view showing that the first preferred embodiment of present invention is applied to the seat of a scooter.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view showing a longitudinal tying pattern of a fastening member of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a schematic view showing a lateral tying pattern of the fastening member of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a schematic view showing a laterally and longitudinally combined tying pattern of the fastening member of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a schematic view showing the accommodation of objects by the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a schematic view showing that the first preferred embodiment of the present invention is fully rolled up and tied up.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a second preferred embodiment of the present invention adapted with connection parts.

Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a third preferred embodiment of the present invention adapted with connection parts and a zipper.

Fig. 11 is a perspective view of a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention adapted on one side a bag.

Fig. 12 is a perspective view showing a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention with both ends respectively provided with an opening.

Fig. 13 is a schematic view showing the fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention in use.

Fig. 14 is a perspective view of a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention with an open end and a closed end.

Fig. 15 is a perspective view showing that the fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention consists of loops.

Fig. 16 is a perspective view showing a protection cover of a prior art for a scooter seat.

Fig. 17 is a schematic view showing a scooter seat of a prior art provided with a glove compartment.

Fig. 18 is a perspective view showing a multi-purpose saddlebag of a prior art adapted to a scooter seat.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

A shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a first preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a seat cover (1), a fastening member (2) and bags (3). In this preferred embodiment the fastening member (2) is a cord.

The seat cover (1) covers upon the seat of a scooter and is made of soft, elastic, and waterproof material disposed on its peripheral edge a plurality of eyelets (11).

The fastening member (2) in sufficient length passes through and is tied up through each eyelet (11).

The bags (3) fixed to both sides of the seat cover (1) are made of soft and waterproof material and collapsible to be rolled up for storage when not used. The upper edge of each bag (3) is provided with a zipper (31), and an overlapping cover (32) is disposed extending from where the bag (3) is connected to the seat cover (1). The overlapping cover (32) and the bag (3) are respectively provided with a magic tape (33) to adhere to each other. Both collapsed bags (3) when not used are respectively fixed to both sides of the seat cover (1) as illustrated in Fig. 2.

As illustrated in Fig. 3, the seat cover (1) covers up a seat (B) of a scooter and the fastening member (2) passes through each eyelet (11) of the seat cover (1). The fastening member (2) is then longitudinally (as illustrated in Fig. 4), laterally (as illustrated in Fig. 5) or longitudinally and laterally (as illustrated in Fig. 6) tied up within a space (Bl) at the bottom of the seat (B) so to partition the space (Bl). The fastening member (2) when tied up provides the strength required to support an object (E) placed therein such as canned beverage, gloves, books, or clothing and secures them by taking advantage of the elasticity of the fastening member (2) as illustrated in Fig. 7. Furthermore, other objects (E) may be separately placed in the bags (3). When the bags (3) are not used, they are rolled up and attached to both sides of the seat cover (1) by taking advantage of the magic tapes (33) respectively provided on the overlapping covers (32) and the bags (3) as illustrated in Fig. 2 for space saving purpose.

As illustrated in Fig. 8, when the present invention is not needed, the fastening member (2) is untied to remove the seat cover (1) and the bags (3) from the seat (B). The present invention is then rolled up and tied up with the fastening member (2) to be placed in a glove compartment of the scooter to achieve the purpose of reduced size for easy carriage and use.

In a second preferred embodiment of the present invention as illustrated in Fig. 9, the longitudinal length of the seat cover (1) is smaller than that of the seat (B). A connection part (12) is each provided on both sides of the seat cover (1). A plurality of eyelets (HA) are provided on the connection part (12) to permit the fastening member (2) to pass through for the connection part (12) to wrap up the bottom of the seat (Bl) thus to partition the space (Bl) beneath the seat (B) with the fastening member (2) tied up to support the object (E) placed within the space (Bl).

As illustrated in Fig. 10 for a third preferred embodiment of the present invention, the front half of the connection part (12) is provided with the eyelets (HA) for the fastening member (2) to pass through and the rear half of the connection part (12) is provided with a zipper (13) for the seat cover (1) to wrap up with its connection part (12) the seat (B) so to partition the space (Bl) beneath the seat (B) for accommodating the object (E). The zipper (13) provides easy access to the space (Bl).

A fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention as illustrated in Fig. 11 has only one bag (3) adapted to either side of the seat cover (1) to achieve the same purpose for easy accommodation of the object (E).

As illustrated in Figs. 12 and 13, a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention has an elastic seat cover (4) made in a tubular shape with two ends respectively provided with an opening (41) for the seat cover (4) to put on the seat (B). Similarly, the seat cover (4) partitions the space (Bl) beneath the seat (B) as an additional glove compartment to accommodate the object (E).

In a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention as illustrated in Fig. 14, an elastic seat cover (5) made in a tubular shape has one open end (51) and a closed end. The seat cover (5) is put on the seat (B) through the open end (51) to define an additional glove compartment beneath the seat (B).

A seat cover (6) of a seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention consists of a plurality of elastic loops (61), as illustrated in Fig. 15. Two bags (62) are respectively attached to both shorter sides of the loops (61) and the bags (62) in turn keep the loops (61) in neat condition. The loops (61) are inserted through the seat (B) to partition the space beneath the seat (B) for creating an additional space for accommodation of the object (E).

Claims

What is claimed is,

1. A scooter seat attachment comprising a seat cover secured to the scooter seat by a fastening member to form an additional glove compartment defined between the bottom of the seat and the lower edge of said seat cover, and either side or both sides of said seat cover being provided with a bag.

2. The scooter seat attachment of Claim 1, wherein, both said seat cover and said bag are made of soft and elastic material.

3. The scooter seat attachment of Claim 1, wherein both said seat cover and said bag are waterproof.

4. The scooter seat attachment of Claim 1, wherein a zipper is provided on the upper edge of said bag; an overlapping cover extends from where said bag is connected to said seat cover; both said overlapping cover and said bag are respectively provided with a magic tape for said overlapping cover and said bag to attach to each other; and said bag when collapsed is fixed to the side of said seat cover.

5. The scooter seat attachment of Claim 1, wherein a plurality of eyelets are provided on the peripheral edge of said seat cover, and said fastening member is a cord to pass through said eyelets and then tied up.

6. The scooter seat attachment of Claim 1, the longitudinal length of said seat cover is shorter than that of the seat; a connection part is each provided on both sides of said seat cover; and each connection part is provided with a plurality eyelets.

7. The scooter seat attachment of Claim 1, both sides of said seat cover are respectively provided with a connection part; a plurality of eyelets are provided on the front half of said connection part to receive insertion of said fastening member; and a zipper is provided at the rear half of said connection part.

8. A scooter seat attachment comprising an elastic seat cover to be put on the seat of the scooter; a space to accommodate objects being defined between the bottom of the seat and the lower edge of said seat cover; and either side or both sides of said seat cover is provided with a bag.

9. The scooter seat attachment of Claim 8, wherein said elastic seat cover is in a tubular shape and has both ends respectively provided with an opening for said seat cover to put on the seat.

10. The scooter seat attachment of Claim 8, wherein said elastic seat cover in a tubular shape has one open end and one closed end; and said seat cover is put on the seat through said open end.

11. The scooter seat attachment of Claim 8, wherein said seat cover consists of a plurality of elastic loops.