Motorcyclist Knee Roller

Abstract

A motorcyclist's knee-roller comprises free rolling abrasion resistant balls incased, so as to be capable of rolling free when engaging the road or ground surface. The knee-roller case portion can be connected to fastening sheet material to the shape of a co-operating fastening sheet material

Claims

1. A knee roller for use by motorcyclists comprising of free rolling abrasion resistant balls (11) uncased or cased in an abrasion resistant material (13) providing low friction, free movement and free rolling when engaging the ground or road surface, and means (14) for mounting the knee roller on motorcyclists clothing.

Description

[0012] The invention is further described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective front view of a motorcycle and rider in a turning or cornering position in which a knee roller is actively in use.

[0014] FIGS. 2 and 3 are top views in accordance of the present invention.

[0015] FIGS. 4 and 5 are side views in accordance to the present invention.

[0016] As illustrated in FIG. 1, a turning or cornering style developed by motorcycle riders and racers requires the machine (2) and the rider (1) to adopt lean angles close to that of the road or track surface (3) such that the rider's knee (4) comes in contact with the road surface to provide with the motorcycle wheels three point contact or support. To provide this support and protection a knee roller (5) is secured to the clothing at the knee or upper shin position. The knee roller (5) presents a smooth low friction engagement with the surface (3).

[0017] The knee roller (13) illustrated in FIGS. 2-5, with use of bearings or rings (12), comprises free rolling balls (11) that can be in any size, shape, contour or arrangement, i.e., convex, concave, triangle, oval, hexagon, octagon, circle etc.

[0018] A hook fastener member (14) is secured to the back or inner side of the knee roller for releasable connection to a loop fastener member stitched onto the user's clothing. The member (14) can be secured to the knee roller either by heat lamination, adhesive or by stitching.

[0019] The invention can be embodied in a variety of ways other than specifically described and illustrated.