Patent ID: 6484914
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: B62J

Abstract:
A system for mounting and removing an accessory from the rear portion of a motorcycle, said mounting system including a main frame with upper end portions suitable for receiving the accessories, said main frame having lower end portions each including a nose portion with a generally horizontally extending slot at one end adapted to fit snugly in relation to a first fitting received on a first structural part of a cycle and a bottom-opening second slot disposed at substantially a right angle with respect to said horizontally extending slot, said second slot being adapted to fit snugly on a second fitting received on a second structural part of said cycle, a pair of latching frames, said latching frames lying parallel to and closely adjacent said main frame, said latching frames being secured to said main frame by means permitting pivotal movement with respect to said main frame, and a latching claw on each of said latching frames at least partially closing off said bottom-opening slot in said closed position and being retractable to provide free access to said bottom opening slot in an open position, means to prevent undesired movement of said latching frames with respect to said main frame, and biasing means urging said latching frames to said closed position.