Device for fixing accessory to motorcycle or bicycle

Abstract

The utility model provides a device for fixing an accessory to a motorcycle or a bicycle. The device comprises an adapter (1); and a securing element (2) releasably attachable to the adapter (1); wherein the fixing element (2) comprises a housing (3); a first locking body (4) and a second locking body (5) movable between a locking position and a release position; in the locking position, the fixing element (2) is jointed to the adapter (1); in the release position, the fixing element (2) is released from the adapter (1). The device disclosed by the utility model is allowed to be used on different types of motorcycles to the greatest extent, and is as simple as possible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a device for fixing an accessory (such as a bag or a suitcase) to a motorcycle or a bicycle, thereby allowing the accessory to be easily fixed to any model of motorcycle or bicycle. Background Art

[0002] One of the problems found by motorcyclists or cyclists is the lack of space to place personal items on the motorcycle or bicycle. For this purpose, it is known to use suitcases and bags that are fixed to the body of the motorcycle or bicycle and allow objects to be placed inside.

[0003] One type of these bags is specifically designed to house a mobile phone or a GPS, and for this purpose, the bag includes a transparent window so that the user can see the phone or GPS through the transparent window.

[0004] The problem with bags of this type is that they must be placed in a position allowing easy visual access for the user and the fixing systems used are known, namely those that allow the bag to be fixed to the fuel tank of the motorcycle, taking advantage of the fuel cap of the tank to place the fixing means.

[0005] Fixing devices are known which include a complex adapter placed on the fuel tank and which is complementary to the fixing elements of the bag.

[0006] These fixings have the disadvantage that each adapter or ring is specific to each type of motorcycle or bicycle, increasing the manufacturing costs since many different types of adapters must be manufactured. Utility Model Content

[0007] The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a device for fastening an accessory to a motorcycle or bicycle which allows maximum use on different motorcycle models while being as simple as possible.

[0008] By means of the device for fixing an accessory to a motorcycle or a bicycle of the present invention, the above-mentioned disadvantages are solved and other advantages which will be described below are presented.

[0009] Specifically, the device for fixing an accessory to a motorcycle or bicycle includes:

[0010] adapter; and

[0011] a securing element releasably attached to the adapter;

[0012] Wherein, the fixing element comprises:

[0013] case;

[0014] A first locking body and a second locking body are movable between a locking position in which the fixing element is engaged to the adapter and a release position in which the fixing element is released from the adapter.

[0015] Furthermore, the first locking body and / or the second locking body comprises at least one protrusion which is inserted into the first complementary cavity of the adapter.

[0016] According to a preferred embodiment, the first locking body and the second locking body are movable perpendicularly to each other and the second locking body comprises a tooth which, in the release position, is inserted into the second complementary cavity of the first locking body.

[0017] Advantageously, the adapter comprises a plurality of fixing holes allowing the adapter to be fixed to a motorcycle, for example to the fuel tank cap of the motorcycle, or to a bicycle.

[0018] Preferably, the plurality of fixing holes form an arc shape, and the adapter comprises a central hole and two pairs of side holes, wherein one side hole in each pair of side holes is elongated.

[0019] In this way, it is possible to adapt the adapter to virtually any model of motorcycle fuel tank cap using appropriate fixing holes of the adapter.

[0020] In addition, the device for fixing an accessory to a motorcycle or a bicycle according to the utility model also includes a closing element that can move between a closed position and an open position; in the closed position, the closing element prevents the movement of the first locking body and / or the second locking body; in the open position, the closing element allows the movement of the first locking body and / or the second locking body.

[0021] According to a preferred embodiment, the closing element is a rotating plate between a closed position and a released position and is linked to a lock which allows or prevents the movement of the closing element.

[0022] In this way, the closing element makes it possible to prevent unauthorized actuation of the fixing device according to the invention.

[0023] Furthermore, advantageously, the adapter comprises a C-shaped body and a plate, the plate comprising a through hole.

[0024] The plate is specifically designed for each model of motorcycle or bicycle, while the C-shaped body is universal and does not vary. In this way, the adapter can be used for any type of motorcycle or bicycle by simply changing the plate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] For a better understanding of what has been explained, some drawings are attached in which, schematically and purely as non-limiting examples, practical aspects of an embodiment are represented.

[0026] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a housing and a first locking body and a second locking body of a fixing device according to the present invention, wherein these locking bodies are in their release positions;

[0027] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a housing and a first locking body and a second locking body of a fixing device according to the present invention, wherein these locking bodies are in their locking positions;

[0028] Figure 3 is a bottom plan view of a housing and a first locking body and a second locking body of a fixing device according to the present invention, wherein these locking bodies are in their release positions;

[0029] Figure 4 is a bottom plan view of a housing and a first locking body and a second locking body of a fixing device according to the present invention, wherein these locking bodies are in their locking positions; and

[0030] Figure 5 It is a perspective view of a fixing device adapter according to the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Figure 1 and Figure 2 A device for fixing an accessory to a motorcycle or a bicycle according to the present invention is shown in a perspective view.

[0032] Fixtures include Figure 5 An adapter 1 is shown which is fixed to a motorcycle or a bicycle, for example to a box cover of a motorcycle.

[0033] The fixing device also includes a fixing element 2, which is attached to an accessory (for example, to a suitcase or the like), releasably attached to the adapter 1, and includes a housing 3, and a first locking body 4 and a second locking body 5, which are releasably attachable relative to the housing 3. Figure 2 The locked position shown in Figure 1 in the locking position, the fixing element 2 is engaged to the adapter 1 ; and in the releasing position, the fixing element 2 is released from the adapter 1 .

[0034] In order to lock or engage the fixing element 2 to the adapter 1 , the first locking body 4 and / or the second locking body 5 comprises at least one protrusion 6 which is introduced into a first complementary cavity 7 of the adapter 1 .

[0035] As from Figure 1 and Figure 2 As can be seen in FIG. 1 , the first locking body 4 and the second locking body 5 can move perpendicularly to each other.

[0036] According to the embodiment shown in these figures, the second locking body 5 comprises a tooth 8 which, in the release position, is introduced into a second complementary cavity 9 of the first locking body 4 .

[0037] On the other hand, Figure 5 The adapter 1 shown in FIG. 1 comprises a C-shaped body 15 and a plate 16 which is bent and connected to the C-shaped body 15 at its ends.

[0038] The C-shaped body 15 includes a plurality of fixing holes which form an arc shape, and the plate 16 further includes a through hole 17 .

[0039] Plate 16 is specially designed for each model of motorcycle or bicycle, while C-shaped body 15 is universal and does not change. In this way, by simply changing plate 16, the adapter can be used for any type of motorcycle or bicycle.

[0040] According to the embodiment shown, the adapter 1 comprises a central hole 10 and two pairs of side holes 11, wherein one hole of each pair of side holes 11 is elongated.

[0041] In addition, the fixing device according to the present invention further comprises a closing element 12, which can be Figure 2 The closed position shown in Figure 1 in the closed position, the closing element prevents movement of the first locking body 4 and / or the second locking body 5; in the open position, the closing element allows movement of the first locking body 4 and / or the second locking body 5.

[0042] According to the embodiment shown, the closing element 12 is a rotating plate between a closed position and a released position. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Visible in.

[0043] Furthermore, the closing element 12 is linked to a lock 13 operable by means of a key 14 , which lock allows or blocks the movement of the closing element 12 .

[0044] In order to attach an accessory to a motorcycle or bicycle, firstly, the adapter 1 must be mounted to the motorcycle or bicycle, for example around the fuel tank cap of the motorcycle.

[0045] Once the adapter 1 is placed in this position, the accessory is placed thereon with the closing element 12 in its open position and the locking bodies 4, 5 are moved from their release position to their locking position. To this end, the second locking body 5 can be pushed toward the first locking body 4, thereby also causing the first locking body 4 to move to its closed position.

[0046] In the closed position, the protrusion 6 is inserted into the first complementary cavity 7 of the adapter 1 , locking the fixing element 2 to the adapter 1 .

[0047] Then, in order to prevent unauthorized removal of the accessories, the closing element 12 is moved into the closed position and the lock 13 is operated using the key 14 .

[0048] To remove the attachment, the process must be reversed.

[0049] Although reference has been made to specific embodiments of the invention, it will be clear to a person skilled in the art that the described device for securing accessories to a motorcycle or bicycle is susceptible to numerous variations and modifications and that all the details already mentioned may be replaced by other technically equivalent details, without departing from the scope of protection defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for securing an accessory to a motorcycle or bicycle, the device comprising: Adapter (1); as well as a fixing element (2) releasably attached to the adapter (1); Characterized in that the fixing element (2) comprises: Housing (3); A first locking body (4) and a second locking body (5), wherein the first locking body and the second locking body are movable between a locking position and a release position; in the locking position, the fixing element (2) is engaged to the adapter (1); in the release position, the fixing element (2) is released from the adapter (1).

2. The device for fixing an accessory to a motorcycle or a bicycle according to claim 1, characterized in that The first locking body (4) and / or the second locking body (5) comprises at least one protrusion (6) which is inserted into a first complementary cavity (7) of the adapter (1).

3. A device for fixing an accessory to a motorcycle or a bicycle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first locking body (4) and the second locking body (5) are movable perpendicularly to each other.

4. The device for fixing an accessory to a motorcycle or a bicycle according to claim 1, characterized in that It also includes a closing element (12) that can move between a closed position and an open position; in the closed position, the closing element prevents the movement of the first locking body (4) and / or the second locking body (5); in the open position, the closing element allows the movement of the first locking body (4) and / or the second locking body (5).

5. The device for fixing an accessory to a motorcycle or a bicycle according to claim 4, characterized in that The closing element (12) is a rotating plate between the closing position and the releasing position.

6. A device for fixing an accessory to a motorcycle or bicycle according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that The closing element (12) is linked to a lock (13) which allows or prevents the movement of the closing element (12).

7. The device for securing an accessory to a motorcycle or bicycle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second locking body (5) comprises a tooth (8) which, in the release position, is introduced into a second complementary cavity (9) of the first locking body (4).

8. The device for securing an accessory to a motorcycle or bicycle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adapter (1) comprises a plurality of fixing holes.

9. The device for fixing an accessory to a motorcycle or a bicycle according to claim 8, characterized in that The plurality of fixing holes form an arc shape.

10. A device for fixing an accessory to a motorcycle or bicycle according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that The adapter (1) comprises a central hole (10) and two pairs of side holes (11).

11. A device for securing an accessory to a motorcycle or bicycle according to claim 10, characterized in that One of the side holes in each pair of side holes (11) is elongated.

12. The device for securing an accessory to a motorcycle or bicycle according to claim 1, characterized in that The adapter (1) comprises a C-shaped body (15) and a plate (16).

13. A device for securing an accessory to a motorcycle or bicycle according to claim 12, characterized in that The plate (16) comprises a through hole (17).

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