Fastening system for roof box of ridable saddle-type vehicle

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a system for fastening a roof box to a ridable saddle-type vehicle, comprising: a coupling element integrated to a stowage rack or a structural component of the vehicle; an interlocking element adapted to be fastened to the top box or as a component of the top box and shaped to be interlockable with the coupling element; and a locking member configured to selectively prevent rearward translation of the interlocking element relative to the coupling element when the interlocking element is engaged in the coupling element.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of rideable saddle vehicles in general, and more specifically to the field of fastening systems for detachable top boxes of rideable saddle vehicles, in particular scooters. BACKGROUND

[0002] On certain types of rideable saddle vehicles, in particular but not exclusively scooters having two or more wheels, a top box is generally used, which is usually arranged or integrated in the rear part of the vehicle. The known top boxes generally comprise a base and a lid hinged to the base. Between the base and the lid a storage compartment is defined, by means of which it is possible to transport objects during the operation of the vehicle, or for example to place a helmet in the storage compartment when the vehicle is not in use.

[0003] The known art currently provides for fastening the top box to a luggage rack, which in turn is to be mounted on the vehicle. This existing system for fastening the top box to the luggage rack has the drawback of being relatively complex to install the top box. In fact, this fastening system first requires fastening a mounting bracket to one or more bars of the luggage rack, for example by means of a plurality of screws. Then, the top box is fastened to the mounting bracket by means of screws passing through the bottom of the top box which engage corresponding nuts provided in the mounting bracket.

[0004] Systems for fastening the top box to a luggage rack are also known, which have a flat surface or resting plate and are fastened to the vehicle frame by means of a bracket, as described for example in documents EP1661799 and EP3153387. Also this type of fastening makes the installation of the top box relatively complex. The bottom surface has two front connection slots and two rear guides, which form a longitudinal abutment. The bottom of the top box has corresponding front hooks and rear protrusions. When installing the top box to the luggage rack, the bottom of the top box is placed side by side with the horizontal surface of the luggage rack, so as to insert the two hooks into the front slots and the protrusions into the rear guides. Then, the hooks carried by a closing bar hinged at the rear of the top box are connected in the retaining portion intermediate the rear of the luggage rack, achieving a safe locking.

[0005] The aim of the present invention is therefore to provide a fastening system for rideable saddle vehicles which allows to lock the top box to the luggage rack of the vehicle in a simple, economical and reliable manner.

[0006] Another aim of the present invention is to provide a top box for rideable saddle vehicles, which is particularly suitable for use with the aforementioned fastening system. SUMMARY

[0007] The present invention achieves this aim by means of a system for fastening a top box to a rideable saddle vehicle, comprising:

[0008] a coupling element integrated to a luggage rack or a structural component of a vehicle;

[0009] an interlocking element adapted to be fastened to or as a constituent part of a top box and shaped so as to be able to interlock with the coupling element;

[0010] a locking member configured to selectively prevent the interlocking element from translating backwards with respect to the coupling element when the interlocking element is engaged in the coupling element.

[0011] According to another aspect, the present invention relates to a top box for a rideable saddle vehicle, the top box comprising:

[0012] a main body shaped so as to define a containing chamber;

[0013] a lid hinged to the main body and configured to close said containing chamber;

[0014] a closing device configured to reversibly lock or release the lid to or from the main body;

[0015] an interlocking element integrated in the main body of the top box and shaped so as to interlock with a coupling element of a vehicle;

[0016] a locking member configured to selectively prevent the interlocking element from translating backwards with respect to the coupling element when the interlocking element is engaged in the coupling element.

[0017] The present invention also relates to a coupling plate for fastening a top box to a coupling element integrated to a luggage rack or a structural component of a frame of a rideable saddle vehicle, the coupling plate comprising:

[0018] an interlocking element integrated in the plate and shaped so as to interlock with a coupling element of a vehicle;

[0019] a locking member configured to selectively prevent the interlocking element from translating backwards with respect to the coupling element when the interlocking element is engaged in the coupling element;

[0020] a device for anchoring the plate to a top box.

[0021] The present invention also relates to a rideable saddle vehicle comprising a coupling element integrated to a luggage rack or a structural component of the vehicle. The coupling element comprises a plurality of openings shaped so as to allow the insertion and sliding of the corresponding protrusions of a coupling plate or a top box according to the present invention. The openings are shaped so that the receiving end of the openings is wider than the engaging end of the openings opposite to it. The openings preferably extend longitudinally along respective directions of extension, the directions of extension being parallel to each other and to the median plane of the vehicle. A locking member is provided, configured to selectively prevent the coupling plate or the top box from translating backwards with respect to the coupling element when the coupling plate or the top box is engaged in the coupling element.

[0022] With these designs, the top box or the coupling plate of the top box can be stably fixed to the vehicle simply by a vertical approach action followed by a horizontal movement, without the use of locking hooks.

[0023] Further features and improvements are subject of dependent claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Further features and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the following detailed description, taken in combination with the appended drawings, given by way of non-restrictive example, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 A rideable saddle-type vehicle is shown;

[0026] Figure 2 A top box without cover fixed to the luggage rack according to the teachings of the present application is shown in an axonometric top view;

[0027] Figure 3 A top box fixed to the luggage rack is shown in a bottom view; Figure 2

[0028] Figure 4 A top box according to the teachings of the present application is shown in a rear view;

[0029] Figure 5 A top box is shown in an axonometric bottom view; Figure 4

[0030] A coupling element integrated into the luggage rack according to the teachings of the present application is shown in an axonometric top view; Figure 6

[0031] A luggage rack according to the teachings of the present application is shown in a top view; Figure 7A

[0032] A luggage rack is shown in a side cross-sectional view; Figure 7B Figure 7A A top box is shown in a side cross-sectional view, with the locking member in the activated state and in the deactivated state, respectively;

[0033] Figure 8 Figure 9 A coupling sequence of the top box with the coupling element is shown; Figure 4

[0034] Figure 10A Figure 10B Figure 10C Figure 10D A coupling sequence of the top box with the coupling element is shown;

[0035] Figure 11A A coupling sequence of the top box with the coupling element is shown; Figure 11B Figure 11C ​​​​​​​​the locking member in different operating positions when the key position is changed;

[0036] Figure 12 a top view in axonometric projection of a coupling plate which integrates the interlocking element of the fastening system according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0037] Figure 13 a top view in axonometric projection of a coupling plate which integrates the interlocking element of the fastening system according to an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 12 a bottom view in axonometric projection of a coupling plate which integrates the interlocking element of the fastening system according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0038] Figure 14 a bottom view in axonometric projection of a coupling plate which integrates the interlocking element of the fastening system according to an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 2 a bottom view in axonometric projection of a top box fastened to a luggage rack according to an embodiment of the present application is shown; a bottom view in axonometric projection of a top box fastened to a luggage rack according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0039] a bottom view in axonometric projection of a top box fastened to a luggage rack according to an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 15 a bottom view in axonometric projection of a top box fastened to a luggage rack according to an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 2 a bottom view in axonometric projection of a top box fastened to a luggage rack according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0040] Figure 16 a bottom view in axonometric projection of a top box fastened to a luggage rack according to an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 2 a bottom view in axonometric projection of a top box fastened to a luggage rack according to an embodiment of the present application is shown; and

[0041] Figure 17A a bottom view in axonometric projection of a top box fastened to a luggage rack according to an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 17B a bottom view in axonometric projection of a top box fastened to a luggage rack according to an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 17C a bottom view in axonometric projection of a top box fastened to a luggage rack according to an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 17D a bottom view in axonometric projection of a top box fastened to a luggage rack according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0042] The following description of example embodiments refers to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numbers in different drawings identify the same or similar elements. The following detailed description does not limit the application. The scope of the application is defined by the appended claims. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] With reference to Figure 1 , the rideable saddle vehicle 6 has a support 22 at its rear end to which the top box 1 can be fastened.

[0044] As Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , better shown in Figures 10 and 11, the top box 1 comprises a main body 101 shaped so as to define a containing chamber S, a lid 201 hinged to the main body 101 and configured to close the containing chamber S, and a closing device 5 configured to reversibly lock or release the lid 201 to / from the main body 101. Optionally, the top box 1 can also comprise a handle 106 for facilitating the transport of the top box 1 when it is removed from the vehicle 6, and a backrest 107 for improving the comfort of the passengers of the vehicle 6.

[0045] As Figure 8 ,Figure 9 As shown in Figures 10 and 11, the closing device 5 connecting the lid 201 to the main body 101 generally comprises a hook 105 supported by one of the lid 201 and the main body 101, which is configured to selectively engage a coupling pin 205 associated with the other of the lid 201 and the main body 101. As shown in Figures 10 and 11, the hook 105 is configured to be moved between a first position, in which the hook 105 is engaged with the coupling pin 205, and a second position, in which the hook 105 is disengaged from the coupling pin 205. Figure 8 、 Figure 9 As shown in Figures 10 and 11, the movement of the hook 105 can be caused, for example, by a cam 504 driven by the key lock 204.

[0046] The installation of the top box 1 to the vehicle 6 is achieved by means of the coupling element 2, which is intended to be fastened to the bracket 22 of the motor vehicle 6, or made in one piece with the bracket 22, by suitable means. The coupling element 2 cooperates with the interlocking element 3, which is associated or associable with the bottom, i.e. with the lower side 401 of the main body 101 of the top box 1.

[0047] The interlocking element 3 can be made in one piece, or in any case integrated with the bottom 401 of the top box 1, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, but it can also be a separate integrated component, for example a coupling plate 33 as shown in Figures 3 and 4, which is adapted to be stably fastened to the bottom 401 of the top box 1, for example by screwing. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the coupling plate 33 is provided with a plurality of openings 102, while the interlocking element 3 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 103. Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the coupling plate 33 is provided with three protrusions 103 arranged according to the vertices of a triangle, while the interlocking element 3 is provided with three corresponding openings 102.

[0048] The coupling element 2 comprises a plurality of openings 102, while the interlocking element 3 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 103. In the configuration shown in the figures, the interlocking element 3 comprises three protrusions 103 arranged according to the vertices of a triangle, and the coupling element 2 comprises three corresponding openings 102. Obviously, the number and arrangement of the protrusions or openings can vary in any way.

[0049] Each protrusion 103 comprises a distal end 103A wider than a proximal end 103B, and the opening 102 is shaped to allow the insertion of the corresponding protrusion 103 into the opening 102 at an insertion end 102A, and to allow the inserted protrusion 103 to slide from the insertion end 102A to an engagement end 102B, to prevent the removal of the protrusion 103 through the opening 102.

[0050] In particular, each protrusion 103 is shaped so that, when the protrusion 103 is in the engagement end 102B, the distal end 103A achieves a shape coupling with the opening 102.

[0051] In this regard, each protrusion 103 advantageously has a stem 103C and a head 103D, wherein the stem 103C has a width substantially equal to the width of the base end 103B and the head 103D has a width equal to the width of the distal end 103A and a variable thickness. Each opening 102 has a width at the receiving end 102A greater than the width of the head 103D of the protrusion 103 and a width at the engaging end 102B greater than the width of the stem 103C and less than the width of the head 103D of the protrusion 103. As regards the thickness, the height of the stem 103C is at least equal to the thickness of the opening 102. Therefore, once the protrusion 103 is translated from the receiving end 102A into the engaging end 102B of the opening 102, the protrusion 103 forms a dovetail coupling which prevents the removal of the interlocking element 3 from the coupling element 2 in the vertical direction.

[0052] As shown in Figure 2 , at the receiving end 102A of each opening 102 there can be a bottom surface 202 against which the head 103D of the protrusion 103 can rest in order to facilitate the engagement of the interlocking element 3 on the coupling element 2. The plurality of protrusions 103 can have heads 103D of the same or different sizes, for example as shown in the attached figures, wherein the protrusions 103 arranged at the rear with respect to the direction of movement of the vehicle have heads 103D of a size smaller than the size of the heads in the other protrusions 103.

[0053] The locking member, identified by reference number 4 in the attached figures, serves to prevent the rearward translation of the interlocking element 3 with respect to the coupling element 2 when the interlocking element 3 is engaged in the coupling element 2.

[0054] As shown in detail in Figure 8 , Figure 9 and in figure 10, this locking member 4 can be activated or deactivated, for example by means of an activation / deactivation mechanism comprising a key lock 204. The locking member 4 comprises a tooth 104 which, in the locking position, is guided to protrude through a passage 303 of the interlocking element 3 to be inserted into a cavity 602 provided in the coupling element 2, thus preventing the rearward translation of the interlocking element 3 with respect to the coupling element 2, wherein the cavity 602 is preferably a blind cavity. The cavity 602 is blind, i.e. closed at the bottom, to prevent a malicious person from moving the tooth 104 to the release position by acting, for example, with a hammer on the lower part of the luggage rack.

[0055] In the configuration shown in the attached figures, the cavity 602 is arranged close to the opening 102 which is located at the rear with respect to the direction of movement of the vehicle 6, but it is clear that it can be arranged in any position suitable for preventing the rearward movement of the interlocking element 3.

[0056] As shown in detail in Figure 8 , Figure 9As shown in Figures 10 and 11, the locking member 4 comprises a lever 304 mounted in oscillating manner about a horizontal axis 305. The tooth 104 is associated with one end of the lever 304, while the opposite end 404 acts with a cam 504 driven by the key lock 204, so that a determined position of the key corresponds to a determined position of the tooth 104.

[0057] In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the key lock 204 of the locking member 4 is the same key lock that locks or releases the lid 201 to or from the body 101 of the top box 1.

[0058] Here, the cam 504 driven by the key lock 204 acts on the hook 105 and on the lever 304, so that:

[0059] In a first position of the key 204 ( Figure 11A ), the tooth 104 protrudes from the passage 303 of the interlocking element 3 and the hook 105 engages to the coupling pin 205 to lock the lid 201 to the body 101 of the top box 1;

[0060] In a second position of the key 204 ( Figure 11B ), the tooth 104 of the fastening system does not protrude from the passage 303 of the interlocking element 3 and the hook 105 engages to the coupling pin 205 to lock the lid 201 to the body 101;

[0061] In a third position of the key 204 ( Figure 11C ), the tooth 104 of the fastening system protrudes from the passage 303 of the interlocking element 3 and the hook 105 disengages from the coupling pin 205, so that the lid 201 is released from the body 101.

[0062] The locking member 4 can be housed in the body 101 of the top box 1, in particular at its lower side 401, or in the coupling plate 33, configurations that allow the interlocking element 3 to be separated from the bottom of the top box 1, as better illustrated below with reference to Figure 12 and Figure 13 .

[0063] Figure 10 sequentially shows the various steps of the connection between the interlocking element 4 associated with the top box 1 and the coupling element 2 associated with the vehicle 6.

[0064] Initially, the top box 1 is brought close to the coupling element 2 so that the head 103D of the protrusion 103 is aligned with the receiving end 102A of the respective opening 102 ( Figure 10A ).

[0065] Then, the head 103D of the protrusion 103 is introduced into the receiving end 102A of the respective opening 102 until reaching the abutment surface 202 ( Figure 10B ). The protrusion is pushed into the engaging end 102B of the opening 102 by a horizontal translation movement (Figure 10C ). In this position, the stem 103C of the protrusion 103 comes out of the opening 102, while the head 103D interferes with said opening, thus preventing its vertical translation. In the last step, the key 204 is turned so that the lever 304 causes the teeth 104 to project from the channel 103 to engage in the cavity 602 of the coupling element 2, thus also preventing horizontal translation ( Figure 10D ), and therefore backward movement.

[0066] Figure 14 、 Figure 15 、 Figure 16 Further views of the top box 1 according to the teachings of the present application are shown, which is coupled to a luggage rack of a rideable saddle vehicle. Here, the coupling element 2 is integrated into the luggage rack 22, which comprises a carrier plate adapted to be fastened to the vehicle frame by means of brackets. As Figure 6 and in figure 7, three openings 102 are provided on the plate, which extend longitudinally along respective extension directions parallel to each other and to the median plane M of the vehicle 6.

[0067] The openings 102 have a receiving end 102A and an engaging end 102B of different width, in particular the engaging end 102B has a smaller width than the receiving end 102A, so as to allow the insertion of the respective protrusion 103 of the interlocking element 3 into the receiving end 102A and the continuous sliding of the protrusion 103 to the engaging end 102B.

[0068] The openings 102 have this shape adapted to couple with protrusions 103 having a stem 103C narrower than the head 103D, so as to prevent removal through the opening 102 when the protrusion 103 is in the engaging end 102B.

[0069] As shown in figure 17, when viewed from the side, the protrusions 103 thus designed have at least a part of the shape of a mushroom. In particular, as shown in figure 17a, the protrusions 103 have a stem 103C of width W4 and a base end 103B, and a head 103D of width W2 and a distal end 103A.

[0070] As shown in figure 17, when viewed from the side, the protrusions 103 thus designed have at least a part of the shape of a mushroom. In particular, as shown in figure 17a, the protrusions 103 have a stem 103C of width W4 and a base end 103B, and a head 103D of width W2 and a distal end 103A. Figure 17A As shown, the openings 102 have a receiving end 102A of width W2 greater than the width of the engaging end 102B. In turn, the width W2 of the receiving end 102A is greater than the width of the head 103D, so as to allow the insertion of the protrusion 103 into the opening 102, as shown in figure 18a. Moreover, the width W3 of the engaging end 102B is greater than the width of the stem 103C, so as to allow the sliding of the protrusion 103 in the opening 102, as shown in figure 18b, until the protrusion 103 reaches the end-of-travel position, as shown in figure 18c. Figure 17B As shown, the openings 102 have a receiving end 102A of width W2 greater than the width of the engaging end 102B. In turn, the width W2 of the receiving end 102A is greater than the width of the head 103D, so as to allow the insertion of the protrusion 103 into the opening 102, as shown in figure 18a. Moreover, the width W3 of the engaging end 102B is greater than the width of the stem 103C, so as to allow the sliding of the protrusion 103 in the opening 102, as shown in figure 18b, until the protrusion 103 reaches the end-of-travel position, as shown in figure 18c. Figure 17C As shown, the openings 102 have a receiving end 102A of width W2 greater than the width of the engaging end 102B. In turn, the width W2 of the receiving end 102A is greater than the width of the head 103D, so as to allow the insertion of the protrusion 103 into the opening 102, as shown in figure 18a. Moreover, the width W3 of the engaging end 102B is greater than the width of the stem 103C, so as to allow the sliding of the protrusion 103 in the opening 102, as shown in figure 18b, until the protrusion 103 reaches the end-of-travel position, as shown in figure 18c. Figure 17D As shown, the openings 102 have a receiving end 102A of width W2 greater than the width of the engaging end 102B. In turn, the width W2 of the receiving end 102A is greater than the width of the head 103D, so as to allow the insertion of the protrusion 103 into the opening 102, as shown in figure 18a. Moreover, the width W3 of the engaging end 102B is greater than the width of the stem 103C, so as to allow the sliding of the protrusion 103 in the opening 102, as shown in figure 18b, until the protrusion 103 reaches the end-of-travel position, as shown in figure 18c.

[0071] In a version not illustrated, the thickness T3 of the head 103D has a non-constant thickness. More specifically, the thickness of the head 103D increases at the expense of the height of the stem 103C, which decreases accordingly. When the protrusion 103 has entered the opening 102, the thickest part of the head 103D is the one opposite the engagement end 102B. Therefore, when the protrusion 103 advances in the opening 102 towards the aforementioned end of stroke, the geometric interference between the head 103D and the opening 102 increases and the gap decreases, so the coupling will be more stable and less noisy. Optionally, the thickness T2 of the edge of the opening 102 can gradually increase, for the same logic as above, and the thickness of the head 103D remains constant, for the same purpose.

[0072] In any case, other scenarios are also possible. For example, the protrusion 103 can be given the shape of an engagement tab and the opening 102 a hook shape, oriented substantially perpendicular to the engagement opening 102B, thus ensuring the coupling between the interlocking element 3 and the coupling element 2 with the same movement, i.e. a horizontal engagement followed by a vertical approach translation. All this without departing from the above-mentioned inventive concept claimed hereinafter.

Claims

1. A system for securing a top box (1) to a ride-on saddle vehicle (6), comprising: A coupling element (2) integrated into a roof rack or structural component (22) of a vehicle (6); an interlocking element (3) adapted to be fastened to the top box (1) or to be an integral part of the top box (1), the interlocking element being shaped so as to be interlockable with the coupling element (2); A locking member (4) is configured to selectively prevent rearward translation of the interlocking element (3) relative to the coupling element (2) when the interlocking element (3) is engaged in the coupling element (2).

2. The fastening system according to claim 1, wherein: The coupling element (2) comprises a plurality of openings (102), and the interlocking element (3) is provided with a plurality of protrusions (103). wherein the protrusion (103) includes a distal end (103A) and a bottom end (103B), and the distal end (103A) is wider than the bottom end (103B), The opening (102) is shaped to allow a corresponding protrusion (103) to be inserted into the opening (102) at its receiving end (102A) and to allow the inserted protrusion (103) to slide from the receiving end (102A) to the engaging end (102B) to prevent the protrusion (103) from being removed through the opening (102).

3. The fastening system of claim 2, wherein: The shape of the protrusion (103) is designed so that when the protrusion (103) is located at the engagement end (102B), the distal end (103A) is in shape connection with the opening (102).

4. The fastening system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: The protrusion (103) has a stem (103C) and a head (103D), the width (W4) of the stem (103C) is equal to the width of the base (103B), and the width (W2) of the head (103D) is equal to the width of the distal end (103A).

5. The fastening system of claim 4, wherein: The width (W1) of the opening (102) at the receiving end (102A) is greater than the width (W2) of the head (103D) of the protrusion (103), and the width (W3) at the engaging end (102B) is greater than the width (W4) of the rod (103C) and smaller than the width of the head (103D) of the protrusion (103).

6. The fastening system according to claim 4 or 5, wherein: The height (T1) of the stem (103C) of the protrusion (103) is at least equal to the thickness (T2) of the opening (102).

7. The fastening system of claim 6, wherein: The head portion (103D) of the protrusion (103) has a non-constant thickness.

8. A fastening system according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein: The interlocking element (3) comprises three protrusions (102) arranged according to the vertices of a triangle, and the coupling element (2) comprises three corresponding openings (103).

9. The fastening system according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein: The openings (102) extend longitudinally along respective extension directions that are parallel to each other.

10. The fastening system according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein The locking member (4) comprises a tooth (104) which, in the locked position, is guided to extend through the channel (303) of the interlocking element (3) so as to be inserted into a cavity (602) provided in the coupling element (2), thereby preventing the interlocking element (3) from translating backward relative to the coupling element (2), wherein the cavity (602) is preferably a blind cavity.

11. A fastening system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The locking member (4) can be activated or deactivated by an activation / deactivation mechanism comprising a key lock (204).

12. The fastening system according to claims 10 and 11, wherein The locking member (4) comprises a lever (304) mounted to swing about a transverse axis, the tooth (104) being associated with one end of the lever (304), the opposite end (404) cooperating with a cam (504) driven by the key lock (204) so ​​that a determined position of the key corresponds to a determined position of the tooth (104).

13. A top box (1) for a ride-on saddle vehicle (6), comprising: a main body (101) shaped to define a receiving chamber (S); a cover (201) hinged to the body (101) and configured to close the receiving chamber (S); a closing device (5) configured to reversibly lock the lid (201) to the body (101) or release the lid (201) from the body (101); an interlocking element (3) integrated into the body (101) of the top box (1) and shaped so as to be interlockable with the coupling element (2) of the vehicle (6); A locking member (4) is configured to selectively prevent rearward translation of the interlocking element (3) relative to the coupling element (2) when the interlocking element (3) is engaged in the coupling element (2).

14. The top box according to claim 13, wherein: The interlocking element (3) includes a plurality of protrusions (103), wherein the protrusions (103) include a distal end (103A) and a bottom end (103B), and the distal end (103A) is wider than the bottom end (103B), and the protrusions (103) preferably have a stem (103C) having a width equal to that of the bottom end (103B) and a head (103D) having a width equal to that of the distal end (103A), and even more preferably, the number of the protrusions (103) is three and they are arranged according to the vertices of a triangle.

15. The top box according to claim 13 or 14, wherein: The closing device (5) connecting the lid (201) and the body (101) includes a hook (105) supported by one of the lid (201) and the body (101) and configured to selectively engage a coupling pin (205) associated with the other of the lid (201) and the body (101).

16. A top box according to claim 13, 14 or 15, wherein: The locking member (4) comprises: a tooth (104) which, in the locked position, is guided to protrude through a channel (303) of the interlocking element (3); a lever (304) mounted to swing about a transverse axis; wherein the tooth (104) is associated with one end of the lever (304), and the opposite end (404) cooperates with a cam (504) driven by a key lock (204) included in the closing device (5), so that a determined position of the key corresponds to a determined position of the protrusion (104).

17. Top box according to claims 15 and 16, wherein The cam (504) driven by the key lock (204) acts on the hook (105) and the lever (304) so ​​that: In a first position of the key (204), the teeth (104) of the fastening system protrude from the channels (303) of the interlocking element (3) and the hook (105) engages the coupling pin (205) to lock the cover (201) to the body (101); In the second position of the key (204), the teeth (104) of the fastening system do not protrude from the channel (303) of the interlocking element (3) and the hook (105) engages the coupling pin (205) to lock the cover (201) to the body (101); In the third position of the key (204), the teeth (104) of the fastening system extend from the channel (303) of the interlocking element (3) and the hook (105) disengages from the coupling pin (205), so that the cover (201) is released from the body (101).

18. A coupling plate (33) for fastening a roof box to a coupling element (2) integrated into a structural component of a luggage rack or frame of a ride-on saddle vehicle (6), the coupling plate comprising: an interlocking element (3) integrated into the plate (33), the interlocking element (3) being shaped so as to be interlockable with the coupling element (2) of the vehicle (6); a locking member (4) configured to selectively prevent rearward translation of the interlocking element (3) relative to the coupling element (2) when the interlocking element (3) is engaged in the coupling element (2); Means for anchoring the plate (33) to the top box (1).

19. The coupling plate (33) according to claim 18, wherein The interlocking element (3) comprises a plurality of protrusions (103), wherein the protrusions (103) comprise a distal end (103A) wider than a base end (103B), the protrusions (103) preferably having a stem (103C) having a width equal to that of the base end (103B) and a head (103D) having a width equal to that of the distal end (103A), and even more preferably, the number of the protrusions (103) is three and they are arranged according to the vertices of a triangle.

20. A rideable saddle-type vehicle (6), comprising: A coupling element (2) integrated into a roof rack or structural component (22) of a vehicle; The coupling element (2) comprises a plurality of openings (102) shaped to allow insertion and sliding of corresponding protrusions (103) of the coupling plate (33) or the top box (1), the openings (102) being shaped so that a receiving end (102A) of the opening (102) is wider than an engaging end (102B) of the opposite opening (102), and preferably, the openings (102) extend longitudinally along corresponding extension directions parallel to each other and parallel to the midplane (M) of the vehicle (6).

21. The rideable saddle-type vehicle (6) according to claim 20, further comprising a top box (1) according to any one of claims 13 to 17 or a coupling plate (33) for fastening a top box according to claim 18 or 19.

22. A ride-on saddle vehicle (6) comprising a fastening system for a top box (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

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