IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0742848
(2003-12-23)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
3 인용 특허 :
8 |
초록
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Apparatus for releasably coupling a vehicle accessory to a vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing, an accessory coupler for coupling a vehicle accessory to the housing, and a hitch pin. The housing comprises an upper wall, a lower wall, and opposed side walls extending between the u
Apparatus for releasably coupling a vehicle accessory to a vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing, an accessory coupler for coupling a vehicle accessory to the housing, and a hitch pin. The housing comprises an upper wall, a lower wall, and opposed side walls extending between the upper and lower walls, which walls together define a sleeve having an open rearward end. The sleeve has a height between its upper and lower walls and a width between its side walls, the width being substantially greater than the height. The upper and lower walls each have an associated hole centrally positioned widthwise of the sleeve, the holes being aligned on a common axis. The housing is adapted for attachment in an operative position to an upper rearward part of the vehicle with the open end of the sleeve depending rearwardly. In cases where the vehicle is a two-wheeled motorcycle or scooter, the housing preferably is attached to the vehicle in a location above the rear wheel of the vehicle.
대표청구항
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1. Apparatus for releasably coupling a motorcycle accessory to a motorcycle, said apparatus comprising:(a) a housing comprising an upper wall, a lower wall, and opposed side walls extending between said upper and lower walls; (i) said walls together defining a sleeve having an open rearward end, a s
1. Apparatus for releasably coupling a motorcycle accessory to a motorcycle, said apparatus comprising:(a) a housing comprising an upper wall, a lower wall, and opposed side walls extending between said upper and lower walls; (i) said walls together defining a sleeve having an open rearward end, a sleeve height between said upper and lower walls and a sleeve width between said side walls, said sleeve width being substantially greater than said sleeve height; (ii) said upper and lower walls each having an associated hole centrally positioned widthwise of said sleeve, said holes being aligned on a common axis; and, (iii) said housing being adapted for attachment in an operative position to said motorcycle in a location above a rear fender of said motorcycle with said open end of said sleeve depending rearwardly, (b) an accessory coupler for coupling a motorcycle accessory to said housing, said coupler including an accessory end for connecting to said accessory and a coupling end slidably receivable by said sleeve through said open end, said coupling end including an associated hole alignable with said common axis when said coupling end is so received by said sleeve; and, (c) a hitch pin removably insertable through all of said holes to a position securing said coupling end within said sleeve. 2. Apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said coupling end is pivotally securable by said hitch pin within said sleeve for pivotal movement of said coupler on said common axis.3. Apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein:(a) said coupling end comprises a generally disk-shaped head, said associated hole of said coupling end extending through said head between substantially flat, parallel upper and lower surfaces of said head, said head being pivotally securable by said hitch pin within said sleeve for pivotal movement of said coupler on said common axis while said head receives bearing support on said surfaces from said upper and lower walls of said housing; and, (b) said coupler further comprises a shank extending longitudinally away from said head to said accessory end, said accessory end being adapted for connection of a motorcycle trailer to said accessory end, said connection permitting pivotal movement of said trailer relative to said motorcycle on an axis extending transverse to said common axis. 4. Apparatus as defined in claim 3, wherein said disk-shaped head is oblong.5. Apparatus as defined in claim 4, wherein said disk-shaped head has:(a) a minor axis having a length extending in line with said shank; and, (b) a major axis intersecting and extending transverse to said minor axis, said major axis having a length greater than the length of said minor axis. 6. Apparatus as defined in claim 4, wherein said hitch pin is adapted to be locked in said position securing said coupling end within said sleeve.7. Apparatus as defined in claim 4, wherein said coupling end is telescopically receivable by said sleeve through said open end, said coupling end being sized such that movement of said coupling end within said sleeve other than telescoping movement is restrained by said sleeve.8. Apparatus as defined in claim 7, wherein said accessory end connects to a platform accessory.9. Apparatus as defined in claimed 7, wherein:(a) said coupler extends to said coupling end forwardly from a platform accessory adapted to carry an animal; and, (b) said hitch pin is formed at one end of a tethering pole, said pole extending from said one end to a second end, said second end being adapted for attachment of an animal harnessing leash. 10. Apparatus as defined in claim 7, wherein said hitch pin is adapted to be locked in said position securing said coupling end within said sleeve.11. Apparatus for releasably coupling a motorcycle accessory to a motorcycle, said motorcycle including a pair of fender struts extending upwardly from a rear fender of said motorcycle, said apparatus comprising:(a) a housing comprising an upper wall, a lower wall, and opposed side walls extending between said upper and lower walls; (i) said walls together defining a sleeve having an open rearward end, a sleeve height between said upper and lower walls, a sleeve width between said side walls, and a sleeve length between said rearward end and a forward end of said sleeve, said sleeve width being substantially greater than said sleeve height; (ii) said upper and lower walls each having an associated hole centrally positioned widthwise of said sleeve, said holes being aligned on a common axis; and, (iii) each of said side walls being adapted for attachment to a respective one of said fender struts so as to attach said housing in an operative position to said motorcycle in a location above said rear fender with said open end of said sleeve depending rearwardly, (b) an accessory coupler for coupling a motorcycle accessory to said housing, said coupler including an accessory end for connecting to said accessory and a coupling end slidably receivable by said sleeve through said open end, said coupling end including an associated hole alignable with said common axis when said coupling end is so received by said sleeve; and, (c) a hitch pin removably insertable through all of said holes to a position securing said coupling end within said sleeve. 12. Apparatus as defined in claim 11, said apparatus further comprising a pair of upwardly extending elongated receptacles, each secured to a respective one of said side walls, said receptacles being sized to slidably receive first and second coupling legs of a second motorcycle accessory.13. Apparatus as defined in claim 12, wherein said second motorcycle accessory comprises arm rests.14. Apparatus as defined in claim 11, said apparatus further comprising a pair of elongated receptacles extending longitudinally atop said upper wall, each of said receptacles being sized to slidably receive first and second coupling legs of a second motorcycle accessory.15. Apparatus as defined in claim 14, wherein said second motorcycle accessory comprises arm rests.
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