Patent ID: 6116064
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: B62J,Y10T

Abstract:
A helmet restraining and locking device comprising, in combination:a plurality of rigid semi-circular portions each defined by a 30 degree section of a full sphere, each semi-circular portion having an upper edge and a lower edge each with a lip formed thereon, a pair of planar, circular end plates formed on diametrically opposed points on each semi-circular portion which are each rotatably mounted with respect to the end plates of the remaining semi-circular portions, a hole formed in at least one end plate of each semi-circular portion at a position different from that of the remaining semi-circular portions, wherein the semi-circular portions have an extended orientation defining a hemispherical cover and a retracted orientation, whereby the holes of the end are aligned upon the semi-circular portions being in the extended orientation;a strap having a pair of ends coupled to the end plates of the semi-circular portions and an intermediate extent situated below a seat of a motorcycle such that the rigid semi-circular portions are maintained on a rear extent of a seat of the motorcycle; anda locking assembly mounted on an end plate of an outermost one of the semi-circular portions and including an inner face with a locking pin adapted to be extended within the holes of the semicircular portions when in the extended orientation, thereby precluding access to a helmet under the hemispherical cover without a key.