Motorcycle frame having integral fuel storage unit and break-away steering head
US6484837B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K19/32
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention includes a motorcycle frame that has a steering head and a fuel storage unit that is adapted to contain motorcycle fuel. A separating wall is disposed between the fuel storage unit and the steering head to substantially prevent fluid communication between the fuel storage unit and the steering head. The steering head includes a stress focusing structure for separating the steering head from the fuel storage unit and leaving the separating wall substantially intact to contain fuel within the fuel storage unit in response to a predetermined force being applied to at least one of the steering assembly and the front wheel.
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