Motorcycle case and locking system for motorcycle case

Abstract

Motorcycle cases, typically mounted to the rear of a motorcycle, can usually only be removed from the rear of the motorcycle. This is for two reasons. The first is to prevent the potential loss of the motorcycle case while riding the motorcycle, and the second is to prevent the motorcycle case from being easily stolen. However, there is a need for easily removable motorcycle cases, and this problem is solved by providing a motorcycle case comprising: a container including a base having one or more walls extending upward therefrom and terminating in an open top; a container lid for closing the open top of the container, the lid being movable from a closed position to an open position; and a plurality of locks, at least one lock for locking the container lid in the closed position to the container; and at least one lock for operatively attaching the motorcycle case to the motorcycle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a motorcycle case and a locking system for making the motorcycle case easily detachable from the motorcycle. Background Technology

[0002] For the avoidance of doubt, in this specification, the term "motorcycle" is intended to also include two-wheeled motor vehicles referred to as scooters and mopeds. Regardless of the type of motorcycle, whether it is a conventional two-wheeled, three-wheeled, or four-wheeled vehicle with or without a sidecar, many users of such vehicles require some form of weatherproof storage facility that is mounted to or can be mounted on the vehicle. Typically, this storage facility is lockable and is usually in the form of a single top-mountable motorcycle case or a pair of side-mountable motorcycle cases. For other types of motorcycles, the motorcycle case itself may be an integral part of the vehicle.

[0003] While mountable motorcycle cases can be removed, the process is not easy and is largely undesirable for two reasons. First, riders want to ensure that once the case is installed, it is unlikely to loosen and "fall off" while riding the motorcycle, especially since motorcycle cases are typically mounted behind the rider and are usually not visible when using the motorcycle. Second, it's to prevent third parties from quickly removing the case from the motorcycle and taking its contents with them if the owner leaves the motorcycle unattended for any length of time.

[0004] This can sometimes be inconvenient because riders may need to leave their motorcycles, and if they are worried about the contents of their motorcycle case being stolen while they are away from the vehicle, their only real option is to open the case and take the contents with them. Furthermore, motorcycle cases are equipped with key-operated locks, requiring a key to lock or unlock them. Without using a key, the motorcycle case is either always open or always closed.

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to attempt to solve and alleviate the problems mentioned above. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of the foregoing, although the present invention is embodied in several different aspects, the present invention is associated with it to form part of a single overall inventive concept.

[0007] Therefore, in one aspect, the present invention relates to a motorcycle case comprising:

[0008] A container, the container including a base having one or more walls extending upward therefrom, the one or more walls terminating at an open top;

[0009] A container lid for closing the open top of a container, the lid being movable from a closed position to an open position; and

[0010] Multiple locks,

[0011] At least one lock for locking the container lid in the closed position to the container; and

[0012] At least one lock for operably connecting a motorcycle case to a motorcycle.

[0013] With this arrangement, all a motorcyclist needs to do is unlock the lock that operably connects the motorcycle case to the motorcycle, or each lock, and if they are to leave the motorcycle for any length of time, they will be able to take the motorcycle case with them without having to open the case and remove its contents.

[0014] Preferably, each lock includes a pair of complementary engaging members, a first complementary engaging member of the pair being operably connected to the container, and a second complementary engaging member of the pair being fitted to the container lid, or directly or indirectly fitted to the motorcycle. This has the advantage that unlocking the lock securing the container to the motorcycle, or each lock, allows for quick removal of the motorcycle case from the motorcycle without unlocking the case.

[0015] Preferably, at least one lock comprises:

[0016] Housing, adapted to support the following components:

[0017] A latch, when a latch actuator is used to actuate the latch, is adapted to move from a first position to a second position;

[0018] A first component is provided with a biasing device, and the first component is movable from a first position to a second position, thereby storing potential energy by the biasing device during the movement of the first component from the first position to the second position.

[0019] The second component is provided with a biasing device and is capable of moving from a first position to a second position, whereby potential energy is stored by the biasing device when the second component is in the first position, and at least some of the stored potential energy is released as kinetic energy during the movement of the second component from the first position to the second position.

[0020] Their arrangement makes:

[0021] In the first position, the latch restricts the movement of the first member, and in the second position, the movement of the first member is no longer restricted; and

[0022] The movement of the first component from the first position to the second position enables the second component to move from its first position to its second position, and when in its second position, the second component locks the first component in its second position.

[0023] Although each lock may be an electronically actuated lock, preferably each lock is actuated by a physical key, with the latch fitted to a key-operable lock cylinder; and the latch actuator is a physical key, which is adapted to move from a first position to a second position when the key is inserted into the key-operable lock cylinder and rotated about the longitudinal axis of the key-operable lock cylinder.

[0024] Preferably, the latch remains within the housing throughout its movement from its first position to its second position. This is advantageous because it prevents the latch from weathering and limits the amount of fluid (e.g., rainwater) entering the lock.

[0025] Preferably, the housing comprises two parts, namely, a first part that houses some of the components and a second part that houses the remaining components, the arrangement of the two parts of the housing such that during engagement and disengagement of a pair of complementary engaging members of the lock, only one part of the housing moves relative to the other part.

[0026] Preferably, one of these portions of the housing is fitted with a first pivot operably connected via a corresponding end of a connecting arm to a second pivot fitted to another portion of the housing, such that rotation of one end of the connecting arm about the first pivot causes the second pivot at the other end of the connecting arm to rotate about the first pivot, thereby separating the housing into its two portions during disengagement of a pair of complementary engaging members. When disengagement of the pair of complementary engaging members has occurred, the portion of the housing fitted with the second pivot is free to rotate about the second pivot. In this configuration, the portion of the housing fitted with the first pivot is the portion of the housing that cannot move relative to the other portion during engagement and disengagement of the pair of complementary engaging members of the lock. Similarly, in this configuration, the first complementary engaging member of the pair is fitted to a portion of the housing that moves relative to the other portion during engagement and disengagement of the pair of complementary engaging members of the lock with the container.

[0027] Preferably, the first member is located in the non-movable portion of the housing. In this configuration, the movable portion of the housing relative to the non-movable portion and the first member are each provided with complementary interlocking latches, preferably locking the two portions of the housing together when a pair of complementary engaging members of the lock are engaged. Similarly, in this configuration, movement of the first member from its first position to its second position disengages the interlocking latches, thereby allowing movement of the movable portion of the housing relative to the non-movable portion. With this arrangement, even if the motorcycle case is unlocked by the latch actuator, the motorcycle case cannot be opened unless the first member moves from its first position to its second position.

[0028] Preferably, the second member is located in the non-movable portion of the housing. In this configuration, the first member moves in a direction orthogonal to the direction of movement of the second member. This has the advantage of helping to separate the two portions of the housing as the first member moves from its first position to its second position.

[0029] With regard to at least one lock, preferably, two parts of the housing are connected together via a first pivot, and a second pivot is connected to the part of the housing that moves relative to the other part during engagement and disengagement of a pair of complementary engagement members.

[0030] The corresponding arrangement of the pivots ensures that, during the disengagement of a pair of complementary engaging members, rotation of the movable portion of the housing relative to the other portion about the first pivot causes the second pivot to rotate about the first pivot, thereby separating the housing into its two parts. In this configuration, the first complementary engaging member of the pair is fitted to the portion of the housing that is movable relative to the other portion via the second pivot. Also in this configuration, when the pair of complementary engaging members disengage, the first complementary engaging member of the pair rotates freely about the second pivot.

[0031] Preferably, each of the plurality of locks comprises the same components. In this form, the lock that operatively connects the motorcycle case to the motorcycle case base plate, or each lock, is visually different from the lock that locks the container lid to the container when it is in the closed position, or each lock. Locks that comprise the same components but are visually different keep the number of different parts for each type of lock to a minimum.

[0032] In a second aspect, the present invention relates primarily to a locking system for a motorcycle case, the locking system comprising:

[0033] Motorcycle housing base plate, which can be mounted on a motorcycle; and

[0034] As specified in the text above, this is a motorcycle case.

[0035] Preferably, in the locking system, the motorcycle case and the base plate are each provided with complementary interlocking members to allow the motorcycle case to be fitted onto the base plate. In this configuration, it is preferable if the interlocking members are interlocked via a sliding action, as this ensures that the only way the motorcycle case can be loosened from the motorcycle case base plate is by sliding in the opposite direction. Similarly, in this configuration, the lock that operatively connects the motorcycle case to the motorcycle, or each lock, is achieved by locking the motorcycle case to the motorcycle case base plate, which is already fitted onto the motorcycle. This arrangement prevents any such sliding action in the direction of unlocking the motorcycle case from the motorcycle case base plate.

[0036] Preferably, in the locking system, each lock includes a pair of complementary engagement members, the first of which is fitted to the container, and the second of which is fitted to the container lid or to the motorcycle base plate. Attached Figure Description

[0037] To more readily understand and practice this invention, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0038] Figure 1 The illustration shows a front view of a locking system for a motorcycle case according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 a) Side view ( Figure 1 b) and isometric view ( Figure 1 c), and shows a motorcycle case base plate securely mounted to a base plate receiving frame of a motorcycle, and the motorcycle case of the present invention assembled to and locked onto the base plate;

[0039] Figure 2 The diagram illustrates the use of Figure 1 The overall isometric side view of the motorcycle case locking system shown in the figure. Figure 2 a) and bottom side view ( Figure 2 b) In which the motorcycle case is separated from the motorcycle case base plate, but the base plate is still firmly assembled to the motorcycle receiving frame;

[0040] Figure 3 The diagram illustrates the use of Figure 1 and Figure 2 Front view of the motorcycle case locking system shown in the image. Figure 3 a), followed by different views of the lock operated by the top key at different unlocking stages ( Figure 3 bi) (some are presented in the form of partial cross-sectional views);

[0041] Figure 4 The diagram shows... Figure 3 The top key operation lock shown in the image has different side views at different locking stages. Figure 4 ae) and front view ( Figure 4fg), and equidistant section views ( Figure 4 h);

[0042] Figure 5 The diagram illustrates the use of Figure 1 and Figure 2 The front view of the motorcycle case locking system shown in the image ( Figure 5 a), followed by different views of the lock operated by the bottom key at different unlocking stages ( Figure 5 bi) (some are presented in the form of partial cross-sectional views);

[0043] Figure 6 The diagram shows... Figure 5 The top key operation lock shown in the image has different side views at different locking stages. Figure 6 ae) and front view ( Figure 6 fg), and equidistant section views ( Figure 6 h). Detailed Implementation

[0044] Figure 1 The diagram shows a different view of one embodiment of the locking system for a motorcycle case 11 according to the present invention, and is generally indicated by 10.

[0045] The locking system shows a motorcycle case base plate 12 securely mounted to a base plate receiving frame 13 of a motorcycle, and a motorcycle case 11 that mounts the base plate 12 and locks it onto the base plate.

[0046] The stainless steel four-sided motorcycle case 11 is in the form of an open-top container 14, which has a base 15 with four walls 16 and a container lid 17 for covering the open top of the container 14. The container lid 17 is connected to the container 14 via a hinge 18 along the rearward edge 19 of the container 14, thereby allowing the lid 17 (when unlocked) to move from a closed position to an open position. The motorcycle case 11 is equipped with two locks 20, 21, which are respectively mounted vertically to each other in the middle between opposite sides of the front 22 of the motorcycle case 11. The upper lock 20 is used to lock the container lid 17 to the container 14 in the closed position, while the lower lock 21 is used to lock the motorcycle case 11 to the motorcycle case base plate 12.

[0047] Each lock 20, 21 includes a pair of complementary engagement members 23, 24 (lock 20); 25, 26 (lock 21), wherein the first complementary engagement member 23, 25 of the pair is fitted to each lock 20, 21, and the second complementary engagement member 24, 26 of the pair is fitted to the container cover 17 (in the case of the upper lock 20) ​​or to the motorcycle base plate 12 (in the case of the lower lock 21).

[0048] The internal arrangement of each lock 20, 21 will now be described. Each lock 20, 21 includes a housing 27, 28 adapted to support the following component parts. The first component part is a latch 29, which is rotatably mounted to a steel lock cylinder 30 actuated by a key 31. When the key 31 is inserted into the lock cylinder 30 and rotated about the longitudinal axis of the lock cylinder 30, the latch 29 can move from a first position to a second position.

[0049] The next component is a push-operable elongated first member 32 molded from plastic material, which has an associated biasing device in the form of a steel helical spring 33. The first member 32 is located below the lock cylinder 30, and the main axis of the first member 32 passes through the orthogonal main axis of the lock cylinder 30. The first member 32 is capable of moving vertically from a first position to a second position (when the motorcycle case 11 is in its intended operating posture).

[0050] During this movement, potential energy is stored by the helical spring 33 as the first member 32 moves from the first position to the second position. The second member 34, also molded from plastic, is elongated and T-shaped, and is also equipped with a biasing device in the form of a steel helical spring 35. The second member 34 can also move from the first position to the second position, this movement being horizontal relative to the front of the container 14. When this movement occurs, as the second member 34 moves to the second position, at least partially of the potential energy stored by the helical spring 33 when the second member 34 was in the first position is released as kinetic energy.

[0051] The arrangement of each of these components allows the latch 29 to restrict the movement of the first member 32 when it is in the first position, since the latch 29 is directly above the first member 32, and the movement of the first member 32 in the vertical direction is no longer restricted when the latch 29 has been rotated to its second position by the rotation of the key 31 in the lock cylinder 30.

[0052] As is clear from the diagram, the movement of latch 29 from its first position to its second position occurs entirely within housings 27 and 28. Furthermore, the movement of first member 32 from its first position to its second position enables second member 34 to move from its first position to its second position, and once in its second position, second member 34 locks first member 32 in its second position.

[0053] A subsequent arrangement is feasible because the first member 32 is provided with a locking member 36 that covers each crossbar of the "T" shape of the second member 34 when both the first member 32 and the second member 34 are in their respective first positions. When the first member 32 reaches its second position, the locking member 36 no longer covers the crossbars of the "T" shape of the second member 34, thereby allowing the potential energy stored by the coil spring 35 to be released. The depth of the crossbars of the "T" shape now acts as another locking member 37 (in a similar manner to the locking member 36), preventing the first member 32 from moving, wherein the potential energy now stored in the first member is in its coil spring 33.

[0054] The housings 27 and 28 of each lock 20, 21 are integrally formed by two linked parts 27 and 28. The first part 27, which is assembled to the front of the container 14, accommodates the first member 32 and the second member 34, and the second part 28, which is made of steel, accommodates the latch 29, the engagement member 23 and the lock cylinder 30.

[0055] The arrangement between the two portions 27 and 28 of the housings 27 and 28 is such that during the full engagement and disengagement of the pair of complementary engaging members 23, 24; 25, 26 of the locks 20 and 21, only the second portion 28 of the housings 27 and 28 moves relative to the fixed portion 27.

[0056] In the upper lock 20, the first portion 27 of the housings 27, 28 is fitted with a first pivot 38, which is operably connected via a corresponding end of a connecting arm 40 to a second pivot 39, which is fitted to the other portion 28 of the housings 27, 28 such that rotation of one end of the connecting arm 40 about the first pivot 38 will cause the second pivot 39 at the other end of the connecting arm 40 to rotate about the first pivot 38, so as to separate the housings 27, 28 into two portions 27 and 28 during disengagement of a pair of complementary engaging members 23, 24, and when disengagement of the pair of complementary engaging members 23, 24 has occurred, the second portion 28 of the housings 27, 28 is free to rotate about the second pivot 39.

[0057] In the lower lock 21, the first portion 27 and the second portion 28 of the housings 27, 28 are connected together via a first pivot 38, and a second pivot 45 is connected to the second portion 28 of the housing, which is movable relative to the first portion 27 during engagement and disengagement of a pair of complementary engagement members 43, 44. The respective arrangement of the pivots 38, 45 such that during disengagement of the pair of complementary engagement members 43, 44, rotation of the second portion 28 of the housings 27, 28, movable relative to the first portion 27, about the first pivot 38 causes the second pivot 45 to rotate about the first pivot 38, thereby separating the housings 27, 28 into their two portions 27 and 28. The first complementary engagement member 44 of the pair is fitted to the second portion 28 of the housings 27, 28 via the second pivot 45 and is free to rotate about the second pivot 45 when the pair of complementary engagement members 43, 44 are disengaged.

[0058] To lock each part of housings 27 and 28 together, for example when container lid 17 is closed and locked to container 14, and / or when motorcycle case 11 is secured to motorcycle case base plate 12, the first member 32 and the second part 28 of housings 27 and 28 are each provided with complementary interlocking latches 41 and 42. These interlocking latches 41 and 42 together can lock the second part 28 of housings 27 and 28 to the first member 32, thereby locking the two parts 27 and 28 of housings 27 and 28 together, even if locks 20 and 21 have been unlocked by key 31.

[0059] However, when the first member 32 moves from its first position to its second position, the interlocking latch 41 moves relative to the interlocking latch 42, thereby disengaging the pair and allowing the second portion 28 of the housings 27, 28 to separate from the fixed portion 27 of the housings 27, 28.

[0060] As is clear from the diagram, the first member 32 moves in a direction orthogonal to the direction of movement of the second member 34, and the movement of the second member 34 causes it to impact the rear of the second portion 28 of the housing 27, 28 toward the base of the second portion 28 in its intended operating posture. As the first member 32 moves from its first position to its second position, this movement facilitates the separation of the second portion 28 of the housing 27, 28 from the first portion 27.

[0061] The pair of complementary engaging members 23, 24; 25, 26 in each lock 20, 21 are visually distinct in design. In the upper lock 20, when viewed in cross-section, each engaging member 23, 24 in the pair comprises an elongated "U" shape and an inverted elongated "U" shape, respectively, along its respective length. When engaged, these "U" shapes interlock.

[0062] In the lower lock 21, the engaging member 26, which is fitted to the motorcycle case base plate 12, is an elongated cylindrical rod, and the engaging member 25, which is fitted to the lock 21, includes a pair of elongated, overlapping, parallel, spaced-apart pivot hooks. When engaged, the rod and hooks interlock.

[0063] The base 15 of the motorcycle case 11 has a raised frame riveted thereto. The frame has four tapered slots, each slot adapted to receive a flange 46 on a handle connected to the base plate 12. Each flange / slot pair acts as a complementary interlocking member to allow the motorcycle case 11 to be fitted onto the base plate 12. Once the base plate 12 has been fitted onto the motorcycle, and once the widest part of the tapered slot has been covered and rests on the flange 46, the interlocking members interlock by a sliding action. Once the sliding action has been completed, the motorcycle case can be locked in this position by the use of the lower lock 21 and the complementary engaging members 25, 26.

[0064] In order to unlock the motorcycle box 11, a two-stage double unlocking process is performed.

[0065] First, insert key 31 into the lock cylinder 30 of the upper lock 20 and rotate it 90 degrees. This rotates latch 29 from its first position to its second position. At this point, the motorcycle case remains locked by the action of interlocking latches 41 and 42.

[0066] Next, the first member 32 is then pushed vertically from its first position to its second position, and in doing so, the interlocking latch 41 moves relative to the interlocking latch 42, thereby disengaging the pair of interlocking latches 41, 42, so that the second portion 28 of the housings 27, 28 can be separated from the fixed portion 27 of the housings 27, 28.

[0067] When the first member 32 reaches its second position, the locking member 36 no longer covers the "T"-shaped crossbar of the second member 34, thereby allowing the potential energy stored by the coil spring 35 to be released. The depth of the "T"-shaped crossbar now acts as the locking member 36 (in a similar manner to the locking member 36), preventing the first member 32 from moving from its second position back to its first position, where the potential energy now stored in the first member is in its coil spring 33.

[0068] The conversion of potential energy stored in the coil spring 35 into kinetic energy allows the second member 34 to strike the interior rear of the second part 28 of the housing with sufficient force to separate it from the first part 27 of the housing. At this time, the pair of complementary engaging members 23, 24 in the lock 20 remain engaged. Lifting the second member 34 away from the first member 32 causes the second pivot 39 at the other end of the connecting arm 40 to rotate about the first pivot 38, completely separating the housings 27, 28 into their two parts 27 and 28, thereby disengaging the pair of complementary engaging members 23, 24 and allowing the container lid 17 to be opened.

[0069] For “double locking” of the motorcycle case 11, a pair of complementary engagement members 23, 24 in the lock 20 are first re-engaged, and the second member 34 is pushed down toward the first member 32, causing the second pivot 39 at the other end of the connecting arm 40 to rotate back around the first pivot 38 to reconnect the separated portions of the housings 27, 28.

[0070] In doing so, this action pushes the rear of the second portion 28 of the housings 27, 28 against the latching member 36 (in the form of a 'T'-shaped crossbar of the second member 34) until it no longer acts as the latching member 36, thereby releasing the potential energy stored by the coil spring 33, allowing the first member 32 to move from its second position back to its first position, thus re-engaging the interlocking latches 41, 42. Then, the key 31 is reinserted into the lock cylinder 30 and rotated 90 degrees back to move the latch 29 from its second position back to its first position, thereby preventing the first member 32 from moving.

[0071] The operation of the second lock 21 is similar, the only difference being that the second part of the housing acts as a “connecting arm” in the upper lock when rotated, and is fitted to the position of the engagement member 26 of the motorcycle case base plate 12, with the hook pivotally arranged by the second pivot 45, which is necessary for the engagement of the lever and the hook to lock the motorcycle case 11 onto the engagement member 25 of the motorcycle case base plate 12.

[0072] Those skilled in the art will further understand that variations and combinations of the features described above (not alternatives or substitutes) can be combined to form other embodiments falling within the intended scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A motorcycle case, comprising: A container, the container including a base having one or more walls extending upward therefrom, the one or more walls terminating at an open top; A container lid for closing the open top of the container, the lid being movable from a closed position to an open position; as well as Multiple locks, At least one lock for locking the container lid to the container when it is in the closed position; as well as At least one lock configured to operably connect the motorcycle case to the motorcycle, wherein the at least one lock includes: Housing, the housing being adapted to support the following components: A latch, when actuated using a latch actuator, is adapted to move from a first position to a second position; A first component, the first component being provided with a biasing device, the first component being movable from a first position to a second position, thereby storing potential energy by the biasing device during the movement of the first component from the first position to the second position; The second component is provided with a biasing device and is capable of moving from a first position to a second position, whereby potential energy is stored by the biasing device when the second component is in the first position, and at least some of the stored potential energy is released as kinetic energy during the movement of the second component from the first position to the second position. Their arrangement makes: In the first position, the latch restricts the movement of the first member, and in the second position, the movement of the first member is no longer restricted; and The movement of the first component from the first position to the second position enables the second component to move from its first position to its second position, and when in its second position, the second component locks the first component in its second position.

2. The motorcycle case according to claim 1, wherein, Each lock includes a pair of complementary engagement members, a first complementary engagement member of which is operatively connected to the container, and a second complementary engagement member of which is configured to be fitted to the container lid or directly or indirectly fitted to a motorcycle.

3. The motorcycle case according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The latch is fitted to a key-operable lock cylinder; and the latch actuator is a key, wherein the latch is adapted to move from the first position to the second position when the key is inserted into the key-operable lock cylinder and rotated about the longitudinal axis of the key-operable lock cylinder.

4. The motorcycle case according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The latch remains within the housing throughout the entire process of moving from its first position to its second position.

5. The motorcycle case according to claim 3, wherein, The housing comprises two parts, namely a first part and a second part, and the arrangement between the two parts of the housing is such that during engagement and disengagement of the pair of complementary engaging members of the lock, only one part of the housing moves relative to the other part. The first portion houses the first component and the second component, and the second portion houses the latch, the engagement component, and the lock cylinder.

6. The motorcycle case according to claim 5, wherein, One portion of the housing is fitted with a first pivot, which is operatively connected via a corresponding end of a connecting arm to a second pivot fitted to another portion of the housing, such that rotation of one end of the connecting arm about the first pivot causes the second pivot at the other end of the connecting arm to rotate about the first pivot, thereby separating the housing into its two parts during disengagement of the pair of complementary engagement members.

7. The motorcycle case according to claim 6, wherein, The portion of the housing fitted with the first pivot is the portion of the housing that cannot move relative to the other portion during engagement and disengagement of the pair of complementary engagement members of the lock.

8. The motorcycle case according to claim 5, wherein, The first complementary engagement member of a pair of complementary engagement members is assembled into the two parts of the housing that move relative to the other part during engagement and disengagement of the pair of complementary engagement members of the lock with the container.

9. The motorcycle case according to claim 5, wherein, The two portions of the housing are connected together via a first pivot, and a second pivot is connected to the portion of the housing that moves relative to the other portion during engagement and disengagement of the pair of complementary engagement members.

10. The motorcycle case according to claim 9, wherein, The first complementary engagement member of a pair of complementary engagement members is fitted to the portion of the housing that is movable relative to the other portion via the second pivot.

11. The motorcycle case according to claim 10, wherein, When the pair of complementary engaging members disengage, the first complementary engaging member of the pair of complementary engaging members can rotate freely about the second pivot.

12. The motorcycle case according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first component is located in the non-movable part of the housing.

13. The motorcycle case according to claim 7, wherein, The movable portion of the housing relative to the immovable portion of the housing and the first component are each provided with complementary interlocking latches.

14. The motorcycle case according to claim 13, wherein, When the pair of complementary engaging members of the lock are engaged, the complementary interlocking latches are able to lock the two parts of the housing together.

15. The motorcycle case according to claim 13, wherein, The movement of the first member from its first position to its second position will disengage the interlocking latch, thereby enabling the movable portion of the housing relative to the immovable portion of the housing to move.

16. The motorcycle case according to claim 5, wherein, The second component is located in the non-movable part of the housing.

17. The motorcycle case according to claim 16, wherein, The first component moves in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the second component moves.

18. The motorcycle case according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, Each of the plurality of locks comprises the same components.

19. The motorcycle case according to claim 18, wherein, The lock or each lock that operatively connects the motorcycle case to the base plate of the motorcycle case is visually different from the lock or each lock that locks the container lid to the container when it is in the closed position.

20. A locking system for a motorcycle case, the locking system comprising: Motorcycle housing base plate, which can be mounted onto a motorcycle; as well as Motorcycle case according to any one of the preceding claims.

21. The system according to claim 20, wherein, The motorcycle case and the base plate are each provided with complementary interlocking components so that the motorcycle case can be assembled onto the base plate.

22. The system according to claim 21, wherein, The interlocking components interlock through a sliding action.

23. The system according to any one of claims 20 to 22, wherein, The motorcycle case is configured to be operably connected to a lock on the motorcycle, or each lock is configured to do so by locking the motorcycle case to a motorcycle case base plate that has been fitted to the motorcycle.

24. The system according to any one of claims 20 to 22, wherein, Each lock includes a pair of complementary engagement members, the first of which is fitted to the container, and the second of which is fitted to the container lid or the substrate.

25. A motorcycle, the motorcycle having a locking system for a motorcycle case, or a motorcycle case according to any one of the preceding claims.

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