초록

A collapsible storage bag for use on a vehicle such as a motorcycle, includes a collapsible support frame. In the open state, the bag is strengthened by the frame. In the collapsed state, the frame forms a compact, attractive protective cover over the storage bag.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. A collapsible storage system (100) for use on a motor vehicle (502), comprising: A. a collapsible support frame (114) with at least one connection location (605) for connecting to the motor vehicle; B. and a collapsible storage bag (101) connected to the support frame; C. wh

What is claimed is: 1. A collapsible storage system (100) for use on a motor vehicle (502), comprising: A. a collapsible support frame (114) with at least one connection location (605) for connecting to the motor vehicle; B. and a collapsible storage bag (101) connected to the support frame; C. where the storage bag and support frame collapse in more than one dimension (104, 126). 2. The apparatus of claim 1, where the support frame collapses in the vertical dimension (114). 3. The apparatus of claim 1, where the support frame collapses in three dimensions (104, 125). 4. The apparatus of claim 2, where the support frame collapses using pivots (132). 5. The apparatus of claim 1, where the support frame collapses toward the connection location. 6. The apparatus of claim 5, where the support frame is internal to the vehicle. 7. The apparatus of claim 5, where the support frame is external to the vehicle. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, where the support frame is hand-removable from the vehicle exterior. 9. The apparatus of claim 2, where a cover (110) connected to the support frame, rotates to collapse. 10. The apparatus of claim 1, where the support frame comprises two upper (104) and two lower (126) support arms. 11. The apparatus of claim 1, where the lower support frame consists of a single (125) support. 12. The apparatus of claim 9, where the support frame includes two upper (104) and two lower (126) support arms. 13. The apparatus of claim 10, where one or more support arms lock into both deployed and collapsed states. 14. The apparatus of claim 13, where lock is accomplished by spring detents (130). 15. The apparatus of claim 1, where the support frame is external to the storage bag. 16. The apparatus of claim 1, where support arms (104, 126) are internal to the storage bag. 17. The apparatus of claim 16, where the support arms pass through openings (1500, 1502) into the storage bag. 18. The apparatus of claim 1, where the storage bag includes a sealing mechanism (102). 19. The apparatus of claim 1, where the storage bag is connected to the support frame by snaps (202, 204, 206, 208). 20. The apparatus of claim 8, where the vehicle is a motorcycle. 21. The apparatus of claim 20, additionally comprising connectors (603) which connect the connection locations to the vehicle. 22. The apparatus of claim 6, where the vehicle is a two-wheeled vehicle. 23. The apparatus of claim 22, where the connection location is a fender (127). 24. A collapsible storage system (100) for use on a motorcycle, comprising: A. a support frame (114) and storage bag (101) which collapse in more than one dimension (104, 126) with at least one connection location (605) for connecting to the motorcycle, said support frame including B. two upper (104) and two lower (126) support arms which move into both deployed and collapsed states; C. where the collapsible storage bag (101) is connected to the support frame by snaps (202, 204, 206, 208), said storage bag including D. a sealing mechanism (102) which is a zipper. 25. A collapsible storage system (100) for use on a motorcycle, comprising: A. a support frame (114) and storage bag (101) which collapse in more than one dimension (104, 126), with B. means (603) for connecting the support frame to the motorcycle; C. means (204) for connecting the collapsible storage bag (101) to the support frame; D. and means (102) for sealing the storage bag.