Patent ID: 9211928
Filing Date: 2015-12-15
Classification: B62J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A saddlebag comprising: an outer panel including a forward portion, a rearward portion, and a side portion, the forward and rearward portions each curving toward and smoothly transitioning into the side portion, the forward portion defining a forward edge, the rearward portion defining a rearward edge, and the forward portion, the rearward portion and the side portion cooperating to define a lower edge, the outer panel including an inner surface at least partially bounded by the forward edge, the rearward edge, and the lower edge; a bottom panel joined to the outer panel, the bottom panel including an upstanding lip at the perimeter of the bottom panel, and an outwardly-facing portion of a forward, rearward and side portion of the upstanding lip matingly engaged with and secured to the inner surface of the outer panel; and a back panel joined to the outer panel and bottom panel, the back panel adjacent a rear fender portion of a vehicle when the saddlebag is attached to the vehicle and defines on one end a generally forwardly-facing flange and on an opposite end a generally rearwardly-facing flange, the generally forwardly-facing flange and the generally rearwardly-facing flange each matingly engaged with and secured to the inner surface of the outer panel, and a bottom portion of the back panel matingly engaged with and secured to an outwardly-facing portion of an inner portion of the upstanding lip of the bottom panel; and a lid pivotally coupled to at least one of the outer panel and the back panel.