Patent ID: 6109494
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: B60P,B60R,Y10S

Abstract:
A motorcycle transport system, comprising:a base securable to a bed of a transporting device;a first bracket means attachable to a frame of a motorcycle;a second bracket means removably attachable to said first bracket by an attaching means;a pair of pegs extending from said second bracket means; anda catch means secured to said base for selectively engaging said pair of pegs for securing said motorcycle to said transporting device;wherein said catch means comprises:a pair of housings secured to opposing sides of said base;a pair of grooves within said pair of housings for receiving said pegs;a cavity within each of said pair of housings;a pair of hook members slidably positioned within each cavity of said pair of housings; anda leverage means connected to each of said pair of housings and said pair of hook members for allowing a user to manually lower said hook members;wherein said leverage means comprises:a rotating shaft rotatable extending into said housing connected to a cam member that is mechanically connected to said hook member; anda lever attached to said rotating shaft for allowing a user to manually manipulate the rotating shaft and cam;a lock means for preventing said rotating shaft from accidentally becoming released;wherein said lock means comprises:a lock aperture within said lever;a brace member;a lock pin attached to said brace member for extending into said lock aperture; anda spring loaded lock shaft secured to said brace member for forcing said lock pin into said lock aperture.