US4487284A
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Device for towing a motorcycle
Assignee: LACORAY
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Filing: 1982-11-12
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Granted: 1984-12-11
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Expires: 2002-11-12
Abstract
Abstract This motorcycle towing device comprises a towing unit body adapted to be fastened detachably or permanently to the front fork of a motorcycle to be towed, a hitching member retained by a spring-loaded bolt responsive to a traction cable connected to a control lever, for example the clutch control lever.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Steiner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:26
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K27/00; B62K27/10; B62K27/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A device for towing a motorcycle, which comprises a towing unit body adapted to be fastened to the front fork of the motorcycle to be towed, a hitching member slidably fitted in said body, a bolt retaining said hitching member in said body, a traction cable having one end connected to said bolt and an opposite end, and means formed on said opposite end for attachment to a traction lever.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
70 words
A device for towing a motorcycle, which comprises a towing unit body adapted to be fastened to the front fork of the motorcycle to be towed, a hitching member slidably fitted in said body, a bolt retaining said hitching member in said body, a traction cable having one end connected to said bolt and an opposite end, and means formed on said opposite end for attachment to a traction lever.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The motorcycle towing device of claim 1, wherein said traction lever consists of the clutch control lever of the motorcycle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The motorcycle towing device of claim 1 or 2, wherein said towing unit body comprises the lower T-member of the front fork of the motorcycle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
78 words
The motorcycle towing device of claim 1 or 2, wherein said towing unit body has a generally cylindrical configuration and said hitching member is formed with a hole therein, and further comprising flexible means for attaching said towing unit body to the front fork of the motorcycle and resilient means urging said bolt into said hole, said bolt being controllable by said traction cable for withdrawal from said hole, whereby said hitching member is released from said motorcycle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
77 words
The motorcycle towing device of claim 1 or 2, wherein said towing unit body has a generally prismatic configuration said hitching member is formed with a hole therein, and further comprising flexible means for attaching said towing unit body to the front fork of the motorcycle and resilient means urging said bolt into said hole, said bolt being controllable by said traction cable for withdrawal from said hole, whereby said hitching member is released from said motorcycle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-12-11 | 1988-06-11 | 1988-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-12-11 | 1992-06-11 | 1992-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-12-11 | 1996-06-11 | 1996-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |