PERCH MOUNT HANDGUARD

A handguard assembly for handlebars is provided. In one embodiment, the handguard mounting assembly includes a pair of arm members, a pair of modified perches, a pair of adapters, and a pair of mounting devices. In this embodiment, the modified perches are used to install the handguard. Each arm member is configured to connect to one of the pair of mounting devices through the modified perch and is further configured to connect to an end portion of a respective handlebar. The adapters are used to connect the modified perch and mounting hardware when the perches are installed in front and back direction. The adapters are not needed when the perches are installed in up and down direction.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to a handguard for a handlebar. In particular, the present application relates to a perch mount handguard for a handlebar of a vehicle, such as a motorbike, motorcycle, motor scooter, ATV, bicycle or tricycle.

BACKGROUND

Handguards for protecting the hands of riders of motorbikes, motorcycles, motor scooters, ATVs, bicycles and tricycles are known in the art. The handguard is configured to protect a rider's hands from wind, rain, and debris. In one known embodiment, two separate handguards are configured to be mounted on a pair of handlebars. A left handguard usually includes a left arm member, and a mounting member, and is mounted to a left handlebar. A right handguard usually includes a right arm member, and a mounting member, and is mounted to a right handlebar. The left and right handguards can be connected or disconnected to outer portions of the handlebars.

Currently on the market, most handguards are individually mounted to handlebars with additional mounting hardware. The additional mounting hardware would take up the limited space on handlebars. Also, such handguards with additional mounting hardware will affect the flexibility of the operation on brake and clutch levers. For example, in professional dirt bike races, riders would untight the mounting hardware of handguards to make it easier to when pressing brake and clutch levers. What might also cause a problem is that the additional mounting hardware comes with the handguard usually come with one or two size which would not be universally compatible with all handlebars of different brands on the market.

SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

A main object of the present invention is to provide a perch mount handguard, wherein the user can install it with a modified perch piece as a replacement of the original perch.

Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a perch mount handguard, wherein the user can install with a modified perch piece to make the handguard shorter in length, and therefore, it is stronger in strength.

Another advantage of the invention is to provide a perch mount handguard, wherein the user can install with a modified perch piece to free up the limited space on handlebars.

Another advantage of the invention is to provide a perch mount handguard, wherein the user can install the handguard on a modified perch piece with a pair of adapters to avoid fitment issue.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following description is directed to a perch mount handguard for a handlebar of a vehicle, such as a motorbike, motorcycle, motor scooter, ATV, bicycle or tricycle. The handguard may be employed to protect a rider's hand from wind, rain, and debris.

“Right” and “left” as used herein refer to the right and left directions as viewed from the perspective of a rider of the vehicle.

FIG.1illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of a perch mount handguard assembly100, including right and left modified perches110L, R, mounted on a handlebar A of a vehicle, right and left mounting hardware devices120L, R, mounted on the modified perches110L, R, and right and left arm members130L, R, mounted on mounting hardware devices120L, R.

FIG.2illustrates a perspective view of a pair of modified perches110L, R, of one embodiment of the present invention, showing how the shape of the perches are modified to include a screw hole on the top.

FIG.3illustrates a perspective view of a pair of mounting hardware devices120L, R, of one embodiment of the present invention, showing how the mounting hardware devices were used to connect the perches110L, R and the arm members of the handguards130L, R.

FIG.4illustrates a perspective view of a pair of arm members130L, R, of one embodiment of the present invention, showing how the arm members are connected to the mounting hardware devices120L, R on one end and how the other end of the arm members are connected to the end side of handlebars of vehicles.

FIG.5illustrates a perspective view of a pair of modified perches110L, R, a pair of mounting hardware devices120L, R, and a pair of arm members130L, R, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing how one embodiments of a perch mount handguards are installed on the handlebar when the perches are secured in an up and down vertical position on the handlebar.

FIG.6is a perspective view of a pair of modified perches110L, R, a pair of mounting hardware devices120L, R, a pair of arm members130L, R, and a pair of adapters140L, R, in an alternative embodiment of the present invention, showing how one embodiments of a perch mount handguards are installed on the handlebar with attaching a pair of adapters on the modified perches to the mounting hardware devices when the perches are secured in a front and back horizontal position.