Patent ID: 7287942
Filing Date: 2007-10-30
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
1. A restraint system for use with a motorcycle in a transport vehicle having a floor, wherein the motorcycle has a rear wheel positioned on a rear axle, the restraint system comprising: a framework assembly having a rod for insertion through the rear axle of the motorcycle, the rod having ends captured by openings defined on ends of a pair of arms, the pair of arms further having second ends permanently attached to a trailing bar such that the arms extend outwardly from the trailing bar, the trailing bar having a pair of rotatable guide wheels capable of rolling across a surface, the framework assembly being positioned such that the trailing bar is behind the rear wheel; and a receiver assembly having a base plate attached to the floor of the transport vehicle, a pair of locking assemblies secured about ends of the base plate, each locking assembly capable of moving to an open position to receive the trailing bar of the framework assembly and then capable of moving to a closed position thereby securing the motorcycle to the floor of the transport vehicle.