Anti-theft device installation structure for motorcycle

• US 20020113491A1
• Filed: 04/01/2002
• Published: 08/22/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 08/17/1998
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Hanger Solutions, LLC (IP Investments Group LLC)
• Original Assignee: Genesis Microchip Corporation of Aliviso
• Inventors: Lattanzi, John, Eglit, Alexander Julian, Chan, Tzoyao
• Granted Patent: US 6,765,563 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 307/9.1
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2325/304 Boats
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2325/306 Motorcycles
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 25/1018 Alarm systems characterised by features related to the general power supply
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 25/102 a signal being sent to a remote location, e.g. a radio signal being transmitted to a police station, a security company or the owner
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 25/2009 Antitheft state indicator
• CPC Class Codes: B62H 5/00 Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cycles; Locks integral with cycles fittings for preventing or indicating use or theft of vehicles in general B60R; general features of locks E05B
• CPC Class Codes: B62H 5/20 indicating unauthorised use, e.g. acting on signalling devices alarm locks in general E05B45/00, e.g. alarm cable or chain lock E05B45/005

Abstract

A structure is provided for installing in a motorcycle an anti-theft device capable of reporting its position by wirelessly transmitting at least identifying information utilizing the GPS or PHS positioning system. The structure includes a receptacle and an openable cover that can be locked to secure the receptacle, and the anti-theft device is installed in the receptacle. The receptacle can be a helmet box formed in the motor cycle and cover the can be an openable and lockable motorcycle seat. The structure conceals the anti-theft device, protects it from vibration and invasion of rainwater, and can include a case with enhanced waterproofing capability in which the anti-theft device is accommodated so that an indicator thereof is visible through a transparent window.

Claims

1. A structure for installing in a motorcycle an anti-theft device capable of reporting its position by wirelessly transmitting at least identifying information, the structure comprising:

a receptacle and

an openable cover that can be locked to secure the receptacle,

the receptacle and cover being formed in the motorcycle and the anti-theft device being installed in the receptacle.

2. A structure according to claim 1, wherein the structure further comprises a case for holding the anti-theft device that is formed at least at a portion to be attached to the motorcycle body side of an anti-vibration material and has a transparent portion through which an indicator of the anti-theft device can be viewed.

3. A structure according to claim 1, further comprising a case for holding the antitheft device that is constituted of a holder to be attached to the motorcycle body side and a cover attachable to the holder by a waterproof structure, at least at a portion of the holder to be attached to the motorcycle body side being formed of an anti-vibration material and the cover having a transparent portion through which an indicator of the anti-theft device can be viewed.

4. A structure according to claim 2, wherein the portion of the case that faces the motorcycle body is provided with a cushioning material.

5. A structure according to claim 3, wherein the portion of the case that faces the motorcycle body is provided with a cushioning material.

6. A structure according to claim 2, wherein the case is provided with an engagement member and a cord interconnecting the anti-theft device and an onboard battery of the motorcycle exits from the case, loops through the engagement member and continues on to the battery side.

7. A structure according to claim 3, wherein the case is provided with an engagement member and a cord interconnecting the anti-theft device and an onboard battery of the motorcycle exits from the from the case, loops through the engagement member and continues on to the battery side.

8. A structure according to claim 4, wherein the case is provided with an engagement member and a cord interconnecting the anti-theft device and an onboard battery of the motorcycle exits from the case, loops through the engagement member and continues on to the battery side.

9. A structure according to claim 1, wherein the anti-theft device is installed between a wall of the receptacle and a lining sheet covering the wall.

10. A structure according to claim 2, wherein the anti-theft device is installed between a wall of the receptacle and a lining sheet covering the wall.

11. A structure according to claim 3, wherein the anti-theft device is installed between a wall of the receptacle and a lining sheet covering the wall.

12. A structure according to claim 4, wherein the anti-theft device is installed between a wall of the receptacle and a lining sheet covering the wall.

15. A structure according to claim 5, wherein the anti-theft device is installed between a wall of the receptacle and a lining sheet covering the wall.

16. A structure according to claim 6, wherein the anti-theft device is installed between a wall of the receptacle and a lining sheet covering the wall.

17. A structure according to claim 7, wherein the anti-theft device is installed between a wall of the receptacle and a lining sheet covering the wall.

18. A structure according to claim 8, wherein the anti-theft device is installed between a wall of the receptacle and a lining sheet covering the wall.

19. A structure according to claim 1, wherein the receptacle is formed with an internal recess, the anti-theft device is installed in the recess of the receptacle, and an opening of the recess is covered with a covering member.

20. A structure according to claim 2, wherein the receptacle is formed with an internal recess, the anti-theft device is installed in the recess of the receptacle, and an opening of the recess is covered with a covering member.

21. A structure according to claim 3, wherein the receptacle is formed with an internal recess, the anti-theft device is installed in the recess of the receptacle, and an opening of the recess is covered with a covering member.

22. A structure according to claim 4, wherein the receptacle is formed with an internal recess, the anti-theft device is installed in the recess of the receptacle, and an opening of the recess is covered with a covering member.

23. A structure according to claim 5, wherein the receptacle is formed with an internal recess, the anti-theft device is installed in the recess of the receptacle, and an opening of the recess is covered with a covering member.

24. A structure according to claim 6, wherein the receptacle is formed with an internal recess, the anti-theft device is installed in the recess of the receptacle, and an opening of the recess is covered with a covering member.

25. A structure according to claim 7, wherein the receptacle is formed with an internal recess, the anti-theft device is installed in the recess of the receptacle, and an opening of the recess is covered with a covering member.

26. A structure according to claim 8, wherein the receptacle is formed with an internal recess, the anti-theft device is installed in the recess of the receptacle, and an opening of the recess is covered with a covering member.