Structural arrangement applied to a top case for motorcycles and the like

Abstract

This product relates to the field of vehicle accessories, and more specifically to storage and transport solutions for motorcyclists. The present utility model patent application relates to a top case (1) for motorcycles, distinguished by the incorporation of castors (6) and a retractable handle (5), which are essential elements for increasing the practicality and portability of the top case (1). The inclusion of a rectangular recess (3) in the rear face (2) of the top case (1) enables the efficient mounting and securing of a bracket (4) for the retractable handle (5), optimising internal space usage without sacrificing the storage capacity. The castors (6), carefully integrated into the bottom base (7) of the top case (1), are selected to ensure smooth mobility on a variety of surfaces, facilitating the transport of the top case (1) by the user when it is not coupled to the motorcycle.

Description

[0001] CONSTRUCTION DISPOSITION APPLIED IN TOP BOX FOR MOTORCYCLES AND SIMILAR VEHICLES

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[0001] This utility model patent application relates to an innovative motorcycle top case equipped with casters and a retractable handle, aiming to improve portability and practicality. The field of application is focused on the vehicle accessories sector, more specifically, storage and transportation solutions for motorcyclists. This model aims to facilitate the handling and transportation of the top case when detached from the motorcycle, offering an effective solution for the equipment's mobility with comfort and efficiency, even on different surfaces.

[0003] PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED

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[0002] Those skilled in the art are aware that in the vehicle accessories sector, especially for motorcycles, several challenges are identified related to the practicality and efficiency of transporting and storing objects by users. Namely, the top cases used on motorcycles have limitations regarding their portability and handling when uncoupled from the vehicle. The difficulty in manually transporting this equipment constitutes a significant inconvenience, requiring the user to employ considerable physical effort, especially on long journeys or on uneven surfaces.

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[0003] The absence of mechanisms that facilitate the autonomous movement of the top case outside the motorcycle restricts the functionality and versatility of the product.

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[0004] These limitations highlight the need for a solution that not only improves the portability and practicality of motorcycle top cases, but also expands their functionality without compromising storage capacity or the security of the items being transported.

[0007] STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE

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[0005] The current state of the art is known from document BR112015002599-4, published on 05 / 22 / 2018, entitled "TOP ROOF FOR MOTORCYCLES", which deals with a top case for motorcycles comprising a base portion, a lid that is hinged with respect to the base portion, a support structure that is pressurable on one side towards the base portion and on the opposite side towards a motorcycle, a locking mechanism with a key that is permanently pressed on the base portion, a first releasable engagement means between the base portion and the lid, and a second releasable engagement means between the base portion and the support structure, wherein both the first releasable engagement means and the second releasable engagement means are simultaneously opened by the key of the locking mechanism so as to selectively obtain the opening of the lid with respect to the base portion and / or the disengagement of the base portion with respect to the structure support.

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[0006] Document PI 0705297-9, published on 07 / 21 / 2009, entitled "TOP BOX WITH LOCKING DEVICE FOR VEHICLES", deals with a top body configured by a lower shell having in its upper external part a fitting recess, said body provided in its lower part with a lock button that has a key slot and that when pressed moves axially to the axis pressing the spring, said button fitting into a locking tongue that rotates around the axis and that pushes a retaining tab in the shape of an "L" that, in turn, rotates around the fixing axis and has a spring that returns with the tab.

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[0007] The present model described in the present patent application is distinguished from the prior art documents BR112015002599-4 and Pl 0705297-9, both in terms of structure and functionality. The technical constructive difference of the present model resides in the integration of casters and a retractable handle, features absent in the previous ones, providing an innovative solution for mobility and practicality in the use of the top case detached from the motorcycle.

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[0008] While document BR112015002599-4 focuses on a fitting and locking system that facilitates the attachment and removal of the top case on the motorcycle, through key-operated locking mechanisms, the present model allows the user to transport the top case with ease on different surfaces, through integrated casters, in addition to eliminating the need to carry the top case manually, reducing physical effort and increasing convenience.

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[0009] On the other hand, document Pl 0705297-9 presents a locking mechanism that involves a lock button and a locking tongue for securing the top case, but does not mention the issue of portability outside the motorcycle. The present model, now proposed, however, through its retractable handle and wheels, offers a practical solution for transporting the top case, not limited to just securing and attaching it to the motorcycle.

[0013] PROPOSED SOLUTION

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[0010] This model is a motorcycle top box featuring wheels and a retractable handle, enhancing its functionality and practicality. The caster assembly allows for easy mobility of the top box on various surfaces. Furthermore, it features a retractable handle designed to facilitate manual transport of the top box when it is detached from the motorcycle. This model was developed to meet the needs of users seeking an efficient solution for transporting top boxes without compromising their safety or storage capacity.

[0015] ADVANTAGES OF THE MODEL

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[0011] This model has the following advantages: / It includes wheels integrated into the base, facilitating movement on different surfaces, which allows the user to transport the top case with greater ease and without significant physical effort, when not attached to the motorcycle;

[0017] / It features a retractable handle, which optimizes the manual transport of the top case when detached from the motorcycle, making the top case extremely practical to be taken in different contexts; s The retractable handle is strategically fixed in a rectangular recess, in order to compromise the top case's storage capacity;

[0018] Finally, it features a set of casters and a retractable handle, which make transporting the top case a simple and efficient task, allowing for more comfortable handling and adaptability to various usage situations.

[0019] DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

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[0012] The following illustrations of this model are attached below:

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[0013] Fig. 1: shows the perspective view of the construction arrangement applied to motorcycle top boxes;

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[0014] Fig. 2: shows the enlarged detail of the rectangular recess for fixing the retractable handle support;

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[0015] Fig. 3: shows the enlarged detail of the caster applied to the lower base of the top case;

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[0016] Fig. 4: shows the enlarged inverted detail of the caster applied to the lower base of the top case.

[0025] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE MODEL

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[0017] THE CONSTRUCTION DISPOSITION APPLIED TO THE TOP BOX FOR MOTORCYCLES AND SIMILAR, consists of an innovative top box (1) for motorcycles, which has as a differential the integration of wheels (6) and a retractable handle (5), whose modifications result in functional improvement in terms of portability and practicality of the top box (1), facilitating its transport by the user when detached from a motorcycle, for example.

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[0018] In more detail, the top case (1) is configured by a rear face (2), which comprises a rectangular recess (3), strategically designed to allow the assembly and fixing of a support (4) of the retractable handle (5). The fixing mechanism, now described, is designed to maximize the efficiency in the use of the internal space of the top case (1), while allowing the extraction and retraction of the retractable handle (5) of the top case (1).

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[0019] Additionally, the top case (1) is enriched with the integration of a set of castors (6) in its lower base (7), carefully selected to provide mobility to the top case (1). The castors (6) are designed to operate smoothly and efficiently on a wide range of surfaces, minimizing the effort required to transport the top case (1).

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[0020] In summary, the motorcycle top case (1) described presents improvements in terms of functionality and practicality, through the integration of casters (6) and a retractable handle (5). These modifications transform the transportation of the top case (1) into a simple and efficient task, allowing the user to move it easily on various surfaces, when detached from the motorcycle. The strategic incorporation of a rectangular recess (3) in the rear face (2) of the top case (1) allows the efficient assembly of a support (4) for the retractable handle (5), optimizing the use of internal space without compromising storage capacity. The innovative construction, now proposed, not only improves the portability of the top case (1), but also enhances the user experience, making handling of the top case (1) uncomplicated and convenient for everyday use.

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[0021] However, due to the advantages it offers and because it has truly innovative characteristics, the CONSTRUCTION DISPOSITION APPLIED TO A TOP BOX FOR MOTORCYCLES AND SIMILAR, meets the necessary conditions to deserve the Utility Model Patent.

Claims

CLAIM 1) CONSTRUCTION DISPOSITION APPLIED IN TOP CASE FOR MOTORCYCLES AND SIMILAR, consists of a top case (1) for motorcycles, configured by a rear face (2) and a lower base (7), characterized by having a rectangular recess (3) used in the rear face (2), strategically designed to allow assembly and fixing of a support (4) of a retractable handle (5); also, by the fact that the top case (1) is integrated by a set of casters (6) in its lower base (7); whose retractable handle (5) and the set of casters (6) aim to allow mobility in the transportation of the top case (1).

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