FR3058381A1 - SAFETY SYSTEM FOR MOTORCYCLE HELMETS AND ACCESSORIES INSTALLED ON A MOTORCYCLE. - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device consisting of a base (3,4,5,6,7,8,9) installed on the carrier vehicle and on the other hand of at least one selectively removable part consisting of a hoop ( 2), a positioning support (1) which can be selectively secured to the aforementioned base, and locked by a lock (8) in at least one position. The hoop (2) made of a material having characteristics of high shear resistance, robust and solid resistant to cutting tools with smooth blades actuated by muscle force has the function of locking one or more motorcycle helmets. The function of the positioning support (1) is to hold said helmets before the aforementioned hoop (2) is closed. The objective of the invention is to obtain a system for securing helmets or motorcycle accessories by virtue of a base arranged concentrically to the filler cap of the tank of the motorcycle. The hoop (2) and the positioning support (1) can be used in two different positioning modes when the vehicle is moving or when it is stopped.

Description

(54) SECURITY SYSTEM FOR MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.

(57) The invention relates to a device consisting of a base (3,4,5,6,7,8,9) installed on the carrier vehicle and on the other hand of at least one selectively removable part consisting of a hoop (2), a positioning support (1) can be selectively secured to the aforementioned base, and locked by a lock (8) in at least one position.

The arch (2) made of a material having characteristics of high resistance to shearing, robust and solid resistant to cutting tools with smooth blades actuated by muscular force has the function of locking one or more motorcycle helmets.

The positioning support (1) has the function of maintaining said helmets before the closure of the aforementioned arch (2).

The objective of the invention is to obtain a system for securing helmets or motorcycle accessories by means of a base arranged concentrically with the filler cap of the tank of the motorcycle. The roll bar (2) and the positioning support (1) can be used in two distinct positioning modes when the vehicle is moving or when it is stopped.

Securing system for motorcycle helmets and accessories installed on a motorcycle.

The present invention relates to a system for locking and unlocking motorcycle helmets or accessories relative to a fixed part of the motorcycle (tank cap). The dimensions of the parts can change depending on the model of tank cap which is linked to the model of motorcycle.

The assembly named 'base' (300) in the text below is an assembly 10 of the figures (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). The base is represented by the figure (300).

A motorcycle accessories locking system is for example described in patent N ° WO / 2004/076269.

This element does not have a secure locking system, nor an effective helmet holding system, on the other hand the attachment system, for releasing the elements is quite complex to handle and to manufacture.

In addition, a variant of the system described requires the complete replacement of the tank hatch which imposes a significant modification of the characteristics of the motorcycle, and a possibly hazardous installation on a flammable part of the vehicle.

The object of the present invention is to obtain a locking and securing system for motorcycle helmets or accessories for motorcycles. An easy and effective attachment and release system, to solve the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art in a very simple, economical and functional manner.

The general form of the invention is advantageously in the shape of a horseshoe for reasons of weight, price, savings in materials but above all to allow accessibility to the tank cap.

The objective of the invention is to obtain a system for securing helmets or motorcycle accessories using a reduced number of components, mounted on the tank cap of the motorcycle.

Another object of the invention is to be able to obtain a system integrated into the motorcycle, while reducing the bulk.

Another object of the invention is to obtain a system where all of the components remain locked on the motorcycle, the user is not burdened with it.

Another object of the invention is to be able to adapt to the system presented accessories known as:

- bag, multimedia device, passenger handle, cooler, drink container, alarm, windscreen, anti-theft system, additional fuel tank, first aid kit, toolbox, log book, additional signaling system (light, sound) , motorcycle airbag, top case. The list is non-exhaustive.

Another object of the invention is to keep the original technical characteristics of the vehicle. The implementation of the invention in no way alters the technical characteristics and the original parts used to open / close the petrol tank.

These aims according to the present invention are achieved by providing a system combining secure locking, integration with the bodywork and optimization of the components.

Other features of the invention are highlighted by the claims, which are an integral part of the present description.

The characteristics and advantages of the system described will appear more clearly in the description which follows, given by way of example and not for limiting purposes, with reference to the appended schematic drawings in which:

- Figure (100) is a perspective view of the components in the inactive position, this arrangement is used for example when the motorcycle is moving.

- Figure (200) is a perspective view of the components in the active position, this arrangement is used to lock the accessories on the motorcycle when it is stopped.

- Figure (300) is a view of the assembly called 'base'.

- Figure (400) is the nomenclature of the elements below.

- Figure (1) is a positioning support for motorcycle helmets.

- Figure (2) is a roll bar.

- Figure (3) is a lower arc.

- Figure (4) is an intermediate arc.

- Figure (5) is a spacer.

- Figure (6) is a pawn.

- Figure (7) is a timing washer.

- Figure (8) is a lock.

- Figure (9) is an upper arc.

In the present description and also in the claims, it is considered that the working plane is substantially perpendicular to the median axis of the vehicle.

Device which can selectively occupy two positions allowing immobilization of accessories in a selective manner according to figure (100) and (200).

The system is a base (300) secured to the vehicle concerned and in particular advantageously disposed concentrically with the filler cap of the tank of the motorcycle.

On the other hand the invention consists of a base (300) equipped with figures (3,4,5,6,7,8,9) installed on the carrier vehicle and on the other hand at least a part selectively removable consisting of a hoop (2), a positioning support (1) which can be selectively secured to the aforementioned base (300), and locked in at least one position.

The arch (2) made of a material having characteristics of high resistance to shearing, robust and solid resistant to cutting tools with smooth blades actuated by muscular force has the function of locking one or more motorcycle helmets.

The positioning support (1) has the function of maintaining said helmets before the closure of the aforementioned arch (2).

The roll bar (2) remains in the locked position thanks to any type of locking means, and any type of computerized recognition type:

- voice and / or digital recognition, "Bluetooth ®", Wi-Fi, multimedia device such as for example a telephone.

We will not necessarily depart from the scope of the invention if the positioning support consists of a fixed part, integral with the carrier vehicle.

The device comprises a base (300) in the general shape of 'U' which can be secured to the vehicle concerned and a positioning support (1) in the general shape of 'U' allowing the correct positioning of one or two helmets.

The base (300) also allows to receive any support devices in order to allow the attachment of accessories such as

- bag, multimedia device, passenger handle, cooler, drink container, alarm, windscreen, anti-theft system, additional fuel tank, first aid kit, toolbox, log book, additional signaling system (light, sound) , motorcycle airbag, top case, motorcycle helmet with integrated safety insert.

The positioning support (1) selectively lockable to the base (300), allows the positioning and / or immobilization of accessories to said base (300) and allows the correct positioning of the accessory (s).

- Said positioning support element (1) can occupy an inactive position (100) while being disposed substantially parallel to the bearing face of the base (300).

- And an active position (200) in which it is locked in a position substantially perpendicular to the bearing face of the base (300).

The above-mentioned locking means advantageously consist of a fixed part (3,4,5,6) secured to the base (300) and a mobile part (7,8,9) by translation or rotation around an axis substantially perpendicular or parallel to the base plane (300).

Said movable part (7,8,9) being able to occupy an unlocked position in which the positioning support (s) can be released and a locked position after translation or rotation in which the support element (s) (1,2) are then locked either in the inactive position (100) or in the active position (200).

The base (300) consists of an upper arc (9) movable in translation and selectively lockable in translation by locking means comprising for example a movable lug (i) which engages in a housing of corresponding shape ( c) fitted in the fixed part (4) of the base (300).

The base (300) consists of an upper arc (9) movable in rotation and selectively lockable in rotation by locking means comprising for example a lug (i) which engages in a housing of corresponding shape (c ) fitted in the fixed part (4) of the base (300).

A hoop (2) in a general U-shape made of a material having characteristics of high resistance to shearing, robust and solid resistant to cutting tools with smooth blades actuated by muscular force.

Said element can occupy at least one active position (200) in which it secures the motorcycle helmet (s) on the base (300). It can also occupy an inactive position (100) in which it attaches to the motorcycle on the base (300).

The positioning support (1) in the general shape of 'U' specifically adapted to the shape of one or two motorcycle helmets according to detail (l, k) consisting of at least two lateral branches extending substantially perpendicular to the plane of the base (300) when said element occupies its active position (200) or parallel to the plane of the base (300) when said element occupies its inactive position (100).

Said element in its active position (200) allows the support of one or two motorcycle helmets.

The invention can occupy at least two extreme positions and an intermediate position:

- An extreme fully unlocked position of the displacement travel by translation or rotation of the mobile elements (7,8,9) relative to the fixed elements (3,4,5,6) in which the positioning support can be put in place (1).

- A second opposite extreme position in which the positioning support (1) is immobilized in the active (200) or inactive (100) position and allowing the positioning of the arch (2) in an active (200) or inactive position (100).

- And an intermediate position in which all the elements are locked in an active (200) or inactive (100) position allowing locking by the above-mentioned locking means.

The invention allows at least one ring to fit between the tank cap of the motorcycle and the base (300) of the device and has the functionality of standardizing the device on all motorcycles with tank cap to screw.

The invention by its innovative locking system and described below locks the arch (2) and similarly the motorcycle helmet (s).

On the lower arch (3) are provided 2 holes (b) through which the fixing screws of the intermediate arc (4) are inserted into the existing threads of the tank cap of the motorcycle. These two parts are secured by any selective means of attachment.

This operation makes it possible to secure the components of the base (300) with the body of a motorcycle.

The lower arc (3) allows an elevation of the intermediate arc (4) in order to offset it from the tank of the motorcycle, thereby optimizing its use.

On the intermediate arc (4) is provided a hole represented by the reference (c) which has the function of blocking the lock (8) in translation and / or rotation via the detail (i) of the lock (8) which is advantageously put in place by the setting washer (7).

On the upper arch (9) is fixed by any selective means of fixing the lock (8).

The pins (6) block by any selective means of fixing any vertical movement of the upper arch (9). The pins (6) oppose the extraction of their holes.

The spacers (5) have the function of creating a play and / or an elasticity which makes it possible to raise the upper arc (9) relative to the intermediate arc (4) which creates a space releasing the movements necessary for the operation of the device to facilitate translation or rotation. In addition the spacers (5) oppose the extraction of their orifices.

The lock (8) has a pin identified (i) which is found when the lock (8) is in the locked position, blocked by the orifice identified (c). When the lock (8) is unlocked this lug (i) rises in the body of the lock (8) which allows the system to be manipulated.

The holes (d) and (b) are crossed by screws or any known fixing means in order to make the base (300) integral with the original tank cap of the motorcycle.

The reservation (e) allows the blocking of the arch (2), this element is provided with lug (h) allowing ease of insertion and blocking in (e).

A rotation or translation movement allows the locking / unlocking of the system thanks to the aforementioned elements.

The hole (f) allows the insertion of pins (6) and their fixing according to use which allow movement on a horizontal or vertical plane.

The positioning support (1) is a view of the component used to support the motorcycle helmet (s). Due to its advantageous shape it allows the maintenance of one or two helmets in a reduced space. The imprints at the ends noted (a) allow the insertion and the maintenance of the part in lugs (j) provided for this purpose.

The hoop (2) is used to lock the helmet (s), by passing the part through the chin strap of a full face helmet.

The assembly in the inactive position is represented by the figure (100).

245 When the key is inserted into the lock (8), the opening of the latter releases the cylinder (i) from the reservation (c). Therefore a movement of translation and / or rotation of the upper arc (9) allows the release of reservations (e). The hoop (2) is released.

250 After a second translation or rotation operation of the upper arch (9), the positioning support (1) is free to use.

The positioning support (1) is advantageously housed vertically in the inserts (j) via its lugs (a)

A third translation or rotation operation of the upper arch (9) comes

255 lock the pins (a) in the inserts (j). This movement also makes it possible to block the positioning support (1) and to free the reservations (e).

The motorcycle helmet (s) can then be deposited on the positioning support (1) through the chin guard of the motorcycle helmet (s) which are advantageously supported on the detailed areas (l, k).

260 The outside of the chin guard of motorcycle helmets is advantageously blocked in the detailed area (I). The inside of the chin guard or motorcycle helmets is advantageously blocked in the detailed area (k).

Finally the arch (2) is housed through the chin guard of the motorcycle helmet (s),

265 the detail (h) is accommodated in the reservations (e).

A final translation or rotation operation of the upper Tare (9) blocks the arch (2) via the elements (h) and (e).

The cylinder (i) also returns to its initial position, an action on the

270 lock allows to block (i) in (c) preventing any movement. As a result the motorcycle helmet or helmets are secured to the assembly, attached to the motorcycle.

275 To unlock the system and allow the assembly to find itself in the inactive position figure (100), it is necessary to substantially follow the operations carried out in the opposite direction with respect to what has just been described.

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Claims (1)

Claims. Claim 1 The device according to the invention comprises a base (300) in the general shape of 'U' which can be secured to the vehicle concerned and a positioning support (1) in the general shape of 'U' allowing the correct positioning of one or two helmets . The base (300) can also receive any support devices to allow the attachment of accessories such as: - bag, multimedia device, passenger handle, cooler, drink container, alarm, windscreen, anti-theft system, additional fuel tank, first aid kit, toolbox, log book, additional signaling system (light, sound) , motorcycle airbag, top case, motorcycle helmet with integrated safety insert. The list is non-exhaustive. - And characterized in that it comprises at least one positioning support (1) which can be selectively secured to the base (300), allowing the positioning and / or immobilization of accessories to said base (300), allowing the correct positioning of the accessory (s). - Said positioning support element (1) can occupy an inactive position (100) while being disposed substantially parallel to the bearing face of the base (300). And an active position (200) in which it is locked in a position substantially perpendicular to the bearing face of the base (300). - The device according to the invention advantageously consists of a fixed part (3,4,5,6) secured to the base (300) and a mobile part (7,8,9) by translation or rotation around of an axis substantially perpendicular or parallel to the base plane (300). - Said movable part (7,8,9) being able to occupy an unlocked position in which the positioning support (s) can be released and a locked position after translation or rotation in which the support element (s) (1, 2) are then locked either in the inactive position (100) or in the active position (200). Claim 2 Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base (300) consists of an upper arc (9) movable in translation and selectively lockable in translation by locking means for example (8) comprising a lug (i) mobile which engages in a housing of corresponding shape (c) arranged in the fixed part (4) of the base (300). Claim 3 Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base (300) consists of an upper arc (9) movable in rotation and selectively lockable in rotation by locking means for example (8) comprising a lug (i) which engages in a housing of corresponding shape (c) arranged in the fixed part (4) of the base (300). Claim 4 Device according to claim 2 or claim 3, characterized in that it comprises a hoop (2) in the general shape of 'U' made of a material having characteristics of high resistance to shearing, robust and solid resistant to cutting tools. smooth blade cutouts operated by muscular force. The roll bar (2) can occupy at least one active position (200) in which it secures the motorcycle helmet (s) on the base (300). It can also occupy an inactive position (100) in which it advantageously solidifies on the base (300) to the motorcycle. Claim 5 Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the positioning support (1) in the general shape of a 'U' advantageously adapted to the shape of one or two motorcycle helmets according to detail (l, k) consisting of at least two branches lateral extending substantially perpendicular to the plane of the base (300) when the positioning support (1) occupies its active position (200). The positioning support (1) in its active position (200) allows the support and securing of one or two motorcycle helmets. Claim 6 Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the positioning support (1) in the general shape of a 'U' advantageously adapted to the shape of one or two motorcycle helmets according to detail (l, k) consisting of at least two branches lateral extending substantially parallel to the plane of the base (300) when the positioning support (1) occupies its inactive position (100). The positioning support (1) in its inactive position (100) is secured to the base (300) of the motorcycle. Claim 7 Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it can occupy at least two extreme positions and an intermediate position. - An extreme fully unlocked position of the displacement travel by translation or rotation of the mobile elements (7,8,9) relative to the fixed elements (3,4,5,6) in which the positioning support can be put in place (1). - A second opposite extreme position in which the positioning support (1) is immobilized in the active (200) or inactive (100) position and allowing the positioning of the arch (2) in an active (200) or inactive position (100). - And an intermediate position in which all the elements are locked in an active (200) or inactive (100) position allowing locking by the above-mentioned locking means. Claim 8 Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one ring advantageously fits between the tank cap of the motorcycle and the base (300) of the device and having the function of standardizing the device on the of motorcycles with screw tank cap. 1/13