Patent ID: 9352795
Filing Date: 2016-05-31
CPC Classification: B62J

Claim Text:
1. A motorcycle operator footrest assembly comprising: a mount connectable to a motorcycle near a front end of the motorcycle, the mount comprising a mounting surface defining a helical ramp; a support arm pivotally connected to the mount and having a head and an elongate body extending from the head, the head having a first side configured to engage the helical ramp such that the head moves away from the mount upon a pivotal movement of the support arm, and a second side, the second side communicating with the first side, the head configured to connect relative to the mounting surface, the elongate body configured to connect a footrest at an end opposite the head; a connector connecting the head of the support arm to the mount; and a body having a bearing surface positioned on the second side of the head, the body being carried on the connector, wherein the support arm is pivotable from a first, home position downward to a second position upon application of force on the footrest by the operator, and wherein the support arm is biased to return to the first, home position when the operator force is removed, and wherein the bearing surface restricts axial movement of the head relative to the mount when the support arm pivots to the second position.