Patent ID: 6793110
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: B62J,Y10T

Abstract:
An automated saddlebag assembly for providing storage space on a motorcycle, said saddlebag assembly comprising:a storage tub for attachment to a motorcycle having a pivotally attached lid for covering an interior storage space of said tub; a powered lid actuator carried by a lower mounting member affixed within said storage tub, and including an elongated actuator arm connected to an upper mounting member affixed to said lid; a drive unit included in said lid actuator operatively associated with said actuator arm for moving said actuator arm between a retracted position wherein said lid is closed and an extended position wherein said lid is open; a control unit in electronic communication with said drive unit for controlling movement of said actuator arm to open and close said lid; a remote switch in electronic communication with said control unit for signaling said control unit to operate said drive unit to extend and retract said actuator arm to open and closed said lid; and, said lower mounting member removably affixed to said storage tub with at least one attachment member; said attachment member being accessible from outside said storage tub so that said lid actuator can be detached from said storage tub to open said lid and pain access to said storage tub in the event of lid actuator failure; whereby, a keyless automated saddlebag is provided for opening and closing the lid of the saddlebag.