Motorcycle saddlebag mounting system
US6349783B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62J9/27
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A saddlebag mounting system that eliminates the need for external fasteners on the rear fender and corresponding tail section. The saddlebag is mounted to the inner surface of the rear fender using a saddlebag mounting system, including a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket preferably includes an inner bracket coupled to the inner surface of the rear fender, and an outer bracket coupled to the inner bracket, the saddlebag being mounted to the outer bracket. The rear fender can be provided with an inner support mounted to the inner surface to facilitate attachment of the inner bracket. For example, the inner support can include a slotted opening, and a fastener can be used to couple the inner bracket to the inner support. Preferably, the fastener includes a head portion positioned within the slotted opening. The slotted opening can take on a variety of shapes, but preferably includes a wide portion larger than the head portion of the fastener, and a narrow portion smaller than the head portion of the fastener. With this design, the head portion can be inserted into the wide portion and subsequently slid into the narrow portion. Tightening of the fastener to the inner bracket will…
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.