Abstract A motorcycle construction is disclosed that can be simply and easily reduced to a compact (disassembled) form, as for storage or transportation. The construction involves three primary separable components (a front-wheel section, an engine section and a rear-wheel section) with some secondary separable components, i.e., handlebars, seat, fuel tank and rear fender. As disclosed, the front-wheel section is affixed to the engine section by independent major and minor frame couplings. The major coupling incorporates tapered surfaces that extend perpendicular to the axis of the coupling, so as to afford a rigid structure in which various applied loads are translated to a single tension fastener. The connection between the rear-wheel section and the engine section, as disclosed, utilizes a quick-connect torque fastener, a form of which is also employed to affix the separable handlebar unit to the front-wheel section. As disclosed, the engine section is received in a tray which bears wheels for ease of transportation independent of the other components.
Inventors
👤 Lawrence S Shapiro
👤 Ralph H Piel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number—
JurisdictionUS
Data Sourcegoogle_patents
Last Synchronized2026-11-01 19:44
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K15/00; B62K11/00; B62K2015/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A motorcycle construction that facilitates disassembly, as for transportation, including: a front-wheel section including a front wheel, a first frame segment supportig said front wheel and a first coupling means affixed to said first frame segment; an engine section including an engine, drive structure, a second frame segment supporting said engine and drive structure, a second coupling means for engagement with said first coupling means, to rigidly fix said frame sections together, and a loading tray affixed under said engine including at least one wheel rotatably mounted on said tray; stud means for releasably locking said first and second coupling means in mating engagement; and a rear-wheel section including a rear wheel and means for affixing said rear wheel to said second frame segment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A motorcycle construction that facilitates disassembly, as for transportation, including: a front-wheel section including a front wheel, a first frame segment supportig said front wheel and a first coupling means affixed to said first frame segment; an engine section including an engine, drive structure, a second frame segment supporting said engine and drive structure, a second coupling means for engagement with said first coupling means, to rigidly fix said frame sections together, and a loading tray affixed under said engine including at least one wheel rotatably mounted on said tray; stud means for releasably locking said first and second coupling means in mating engagement; and a rear-wheel section including a rear wheel and means for affixing said rear wheel to said second frame segment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A motorcycle construction according to claim 1 further including a handlebar structure and a coupling member for releasably affixing said handlebar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A motorcycle construction according to claim 2 further including means for affixing said handle bar structure to said motorcycle construction at a location separated from location of steering relationship.