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Securing mechanism for detachable motorcycle component

US6443344B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2000
Grant dateSep 3, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/604
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A detachable component assembly including a detachable component and a pair of latching mechanisms mounted on the detachable component for securing the detachable component to a motorcycle mount upon movement of the detachable component toward the mount. The detachable component includes a pair of side plates each having a recess engageable with the mount, and the latching mechanisms each include a latching member pivotally mounted on the side plates movable relative to the side plates between an unlatched position, in which the recesses are engageable and disengageable with the mount, and a latched position, in which the recess is held in engagement with the mount. The detachable component assembly further includes a locking member movable relative to the latching member between an unlocked position, in which the latch member is movable between the latched and unlatched positions, and a locked position, in which the latch member is held in the latched position. A securing mechanism is coupled with the latching member, and is movable between a secured position and an unsecured position, wherein the locking member is prohibited from moving from the locked position to the unlocked po…

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