Quick-Release Rigid Deflector for Motorcycles

Abstract

A quick-release rigid deflector for a motorcycle is a system with a rigid body (1), which deflects oncoming wind, debris, and rain from the motorcycle and rider(s). The system is mounted so that it can be quickly attached or removed without excessive time or effort immediately before riding at the discretion of the rider.

Claims

1. A quick-release deflector for a motorcycle comprising: a rigid body that deflects air and its contents, such as debris or rain, away from said motorcycle, a rider, or both that is not the windshield; and a mechanism to releasably attach said deflector to said motorcycle, an accessory of said motorcycle, or both, which allows for a user to remove or attach said deflector without excessive time, or excessive effort, or both.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein said deflector attaches to the crash bars of said motorcycle.

3. The system according to claim 2, wherein said deflector uses a release mechanism including sliding, or rotating, or both into place.

4. The system according to claim 1, wherein said deflector attaches to the fairing of said motorcycle.

5. The system according to claim 1, wherein said deflector attaches to the gas tank of said motorcycle.

6. The system according to claim 1, wherein said deflector attaches to the forks of said motorcycle.

7. The system according to claim 1, wherein said rigid body deflects air away from the legs of said rider.

8. The system according to claim 1, wherein said rigid body comprises a wing shape and mounts directly below the mirrors.

9. The system according to claim 1, wherein said rigid body is made of a partially or completely transparent material.

10. The system according to claim 1, wherein said deflector attaches by sliding on, or rotating on, or both.

11. The system according to claim 1, wherein said deflector attaches to at least one fixture which is installed on said motorcycle.

12. The system according to claim 1, wherein said deflector attaches with at least one clamp.

13. The system according to claim 1, wherein said deflector attaches with at least one claw.

14. The system according to claim 1, wherein said deflector attaches with at least one quick-release lever.

15. The system according to claim 1, wherein said deflector attaches with at least one toggle latch.

16. The system according to claim 1, wherein said deflector attaches with at least one turn fastener.

17. A method for attaching a rigid deflector to a motorcycle in a manner that can be released comprising the steps: providing a motorcycle; providing a rigid body that deflects air and its contents, such as debris or rain, away from said motorcycle, or the rider, or both that is not the windshield; engaging a releasable attachment mechanism to affix said deflector to said motorcycle, or an accessory of said motorcycle, or both.

18. The method of claim 17 further comprising the steps of: disengaging said releasable attachment mechanism; removing said deflector.

19. The method of claim 17 further comprising the initial step of installing hardware to said motorcycle, or an accessory of said motorcycle, or both that said mechanism engages to.

20. A means for selectively providing protection on a motorcycle from air and its contents, such as debris or rain, whereby the protection can be activated by releasably attaching a deflector.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the present invention, which is installed on a motorcycle on the clutch lever side, as seen from the front of said clutch lever side.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a view of a second embodiment of the present invention from the same perspective as FIG. 1.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a front view of a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a view of a fourth embodiment of the present invention from the same perspective as FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] FIG. 1 depicts an embodiment of the present invention. A deflector 1 is attached to a crash bar 2a releasably. Said crash 2a bar fits into a set of grooves 5 in said deflector 1. Said deflector 1 releasably attaches to said crash bar 2a using a set of clamps 4a, which may disconnect, allowing said deflector 1 to be removed from the motorcycle. Said deflector 1 may have a curve 3 to protect from wind or objects coming from the side. In this embodiment said deflector 1 is made from a sheet of plastic which has said grooves 5 cut into it and is then bent to produce said curve 3. A standard releasement mechanism, such as said clamps 4a, is then coupled with said deflector 1 to provide releasement functionality. This has the advantages of providing a large amount of protection effectively, while being easily manufactured at a relatively low cost, and also being lightweight and aesthetically pleasing.

[0017] FIG. 2 depicts a second embodiment of the present invention. A deflector 1 is attached to a crash bar 2a releasably. Said crash bar 2a fits into an upper groove 5b and a lower groove 5a, which in this embodiment are shaped such that said groove 5a can be lowered onto the bottom portion of said crash bar 2a at an angle, and then said deflector 1 can be rotated so that the upper portion of said crash bar 2a snaps into said upper groove 5b. Said groove 5a has a grommet 4b which allows said deflector 1 to snap onto said crash bar 2a. This embodiment has the advantage of being even cheaper to produce, and having a simpler and quicker releasement mechanism than some other embodiments.

[0018] FIG. 3 depicts a third embodiment of the present invention. A deflector 1 is attached to a fork 2b releasably. Said deflector 1 has a set of clamps 4a to connect it to said fork 2b. This has the advantages of providing protection in a forward location, and being mountable on any motorcycle with said fork 2b.

[0019] FIG. 4 depicts a fourth embodiment of the present invention. A deflector 1 is attached to an arbitrary surface of a motorcycle 2c. Said deflector 1 has a set of turn fasteners 4c to connect it to said surface 2c. This has the advantage of being placeable nearly anywhere on said surface 2c to block wind, such as that that would normally go past the primary rider's thighs and disturb the passenger of said motorcycle.