Motorcycle communication system with radar detector, and mounting assemblies therefor

• US 20110037638A1
• Filed: 10/22/2010
• Published: 02/17/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 02/16/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Adaptive Technologies, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Adaptive Technologies, Inc.
• Inventors: Chen, Wayne, Gold, Adam, Gardner, John, Serbinski, Andrew
• Granted Patent: US 8,098,184 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 342/20
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 43/30 for providing power to equipment other than for propulsion
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 50/22 electronic, e.g. displays
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 50/225 Mounting arrangements therefor
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 7/022 Road traffic radar detectors
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 7/03 Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 7/4806 Road traffic laser detectors
• CPC Class Codes: H01Q 1/3233 particular used as part of a sensor or in a security system, e.g. for automotive radar, navigation systems
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 74/20822 Attachments and accessories

Abstract

A communication system for use with a motorcycle includes a main unit that has a detector and a transmitter that transmits an alert signal upon the detection of a radar or laser by the detector. The system further includes either a visual indicator or an audio indicator. The visual indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a display which provides a visual display of the alert signal. The audio indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a speaker which emits an auditory response of the alert signal. The system can further include a mounting assembly having a connector that is removably connected to a part of a motorcycle, a support bracket to which the main unit is removably coupled, and a link that pivotably couples the support bracket and the connector.

Claims

1. A communication system for use with a motorcycle, comprising:

a main unit that includes a detector and a transmitter that transmits an alert signal upon the detection of a radar or laser by the detector; and

a visual indicator having a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a display which provides a visual display of the alert signal, the visual indicator being mounted to a portion of a motorcycle.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the transmitter and the receiver to communicate the alert signal wirelessly.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the visual indicator further includes means for adjusting the intensity of the visual display.

4. The system of claim 1, further including a mount coupled to the visual indicator for removably attaching the visual indicator to a portion of a motorcycle.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the visual display is an LED display.

6. The system of claim 1, further including a mounting assembly coupled to the main unit for removably attaching the main unit to a part of a motorcycle.

7. The system of claim 1, further including a separate peripheral device that communicates wirelessly with the main unit.

8. The system of claim 7, wherein the separate peripheral device is another main unit.

9. A communication system for use with a motorcycle, comprising:

a main unit that includes a detector and a transmitter that transmits an alert signal upon the detection of a radar or laser by the detector; and

an audio indicator having a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a speaker which emits an auditory response of the alert signal.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein the transmitter and the receiver communicate the alert signal wirelessly.

11. The system of claim 9, further including a helmet, with the audio indicator removably attached to the helmet.

12. The system of claim 9, further including a mounting assembly coupled to the main unit for removably attaching the main unit to a part of a motorcycle.

13. The system of claim 9, further including a separate peripheral device that communicates wirelessly with the main unit.

14. The system of claim 13, wherein the separate peripheral device is another main unit.

15. In combination:

a motorcycle having a steering bridge that has a steering stem;

a mounting assembly comprising a nut mount that is removably connected to the steering stem of the motorcycle, a support bracket, and a link that pivotably couples the nut mount to the support bracket; and

a main unit that is removably coupled to the support bracket, the main unit comprising a peripheral device.

16. The combination of claim 15, wherein the link has first and second ends, the mounting assembly further including a first ball that pivotably couples the support bracket to the first end of the link, and a second ball that pivotably couples the nut mount to the second end of the link.

17. The combination of claim 15, wherein the nut mount includes a nut, a plate attached to the nut and having a portion that extends beyond the periphery of the nut, with the second ball provided on the portion that extends beyond the periphery of the nut.

18. In combination:

a motorcycle having a handlebar;

a mounting assembly comprising a handlebar mount that is removably connected to the handlebar of the motorcycle, a support bracket that is pivotably coupled to the handlebar mount, and wherein the handlebar mount is comprised of two separate pieces, and a single screw that connects the two pieces; and

a main unit that is removably coupled to the support bracket, the main unit comprising a peripheral device.

19. The combination of claim 18, wherein the mounting system further includes a link that has first and second ends, a first ball that pivotably couples the support bracket to the first end of the link, and a second ball that pivotably couples the handlebar mount to the second end of the link.

20. In combination:

a motorcycle having a steering stabilizer;

a mounting assembly comprising a bar mount that is removably connected to the steering stabilizer of the motorcycle, a support bracket to which the main unit is removably coupled, a link that has first and second ends, a first ball that pivotably couples the support bracket to the first end of the link, and a second ball provided on the ball mount that pivotably couples the second end of the link to the bar mount, the bar mount further including two spaced-apart openings, each opening receiving a bolt that is coupled to the steering stabilizer.

21. A communication system, comprising:

a first main unit removably coupled to a first motorcycle;

a first peripheral device coupled to the first main unit for communication therewith;

a second main unit removably coupled to a second motorcycle;

a second peripheral device coupled to the second main unit for communication therewith; and

wherein the first and second main units communicate signals with each other.

22. The system of claim 21, wherein the first and second main units communicate signals relating to the detection of a police radar.