초록 ▼

Disclosed herein is a safety apparatus for use with a motorcycle to aid the rider in avoiding serious injuries due to collisions. An inflatable upwardly extending cocoon envelops the rider either upon impact, or upon his actuation thereof, and dissociates from the motorcycle to travel with the rider

Disclosed herein is a safety apparatus for use with a motorcycle to aid the rider in avoiding serious injuries due to collisions. An inflatable upwardly extending cocoon envelops the rider either upon impact, or upon his actuation thereof, and dissociates from the motorcycle to travel with the rider should he be thrown off. A housing is provided which unobtrusively rides on the motorcycle and nests the inflatable shroud so that a rider can be protected without having to don any supplemental gear.

대표청구항 ▼

A safety device for a motorcycle comprising, in combination, a frame having releasably interconnected portions mounted on the motorcycle, said frame completely surrounding a rider seated on the motorcycle, an inflatable cocoon disposed within said frame, a source of pressurized air connected to said

A safety device for a motorcycle comprising, in combination, a frame having releasably interconnected portions mounted on the motorcycle, said frame completely surrounding a rider seated on the motorcycle, an inflatable cocoon disposed within said frame, a source of pressurized air connected to said cocoon, means for activating said source of pressurized air to inflate said cocoon and release said interconnected portions of said frame whereby said cocoon in the inflated condition completely surrounds said rider for protection against injuries.