Patent · US Expired

Luggage rack and backrest mounting system

US6840344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 11, 2001
Grant dateJan 11, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62J1/28
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mounting member for mounting a luggage rack and/or a backrest to a motorcycle includes a concave recess on at least one side for snugly receiving a rounded side surface of a backrest assembly. This recess provides support to the back rest assembly such that vertical loads encountered during normal operation are carried by the snug engagement of the concave recess and the rounded side surface, reducing shear stress on fasteners used to couple the backrest to the mounting member. A portion of a motorcycle luggage rack is disposed over a rear portion of the mounting member and fasteners are extended through apertures in the luggage rack and threaded into substantially vertical threaded bores in the mounting member to affix the luggage rack to the mounting member.

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