Flip-up seat with rear seat storage

US7681950B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Douglas D. Clarkson · Colgate, US
• Francis James Giunta · Hartford, US
• John Zapushek · Racine, US
• Thomas Mandery · Pewaukee, US
• Brendon Smith · Milwaukee, US
• David Rank · Waukesha, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 29, 2007
• Grant date: Mar 23, 2010
• Expiry date: Jan 29, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62J1/12
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat assembly for a motorcycle includes a rider seat having a forward end and a rearward end, a mounting bracket pivotally coupling the forward end of the rider seat to a frame of a motorcycle, the rider seat being pivotable to raise the rearward end of the seat, and a support arm. The seat assembly further includes a rear seat support having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion being pivotally coupled to the support arm and the second end portion supporting a rear seat. The rear seat support is pivotal from a first position in which the rear seat is hidden from view below the rider seat to a second position in which the rear seat can support a passenger. The seat assembly also includes a stop feature for supporting the second end portion relative to the support arm and a lock feature for inhibiting pivoting of the rear seat support.