PORTABLE AMPLIFIED AUDIO SYSTEM FOR MOTORIZED VEHICLES
First Claim
1. A portable amplified audio system for a motorcycle having a battery, said system comprisinga housing having an open receptacle comprising a compartment in the housing with an open top for receiving and supporting a portable audio device,an audio amplifier contained in the housing, said audio amplifier having an audio input interface, an audio output interface and a power supply interface,a device interface configured to connect to the portable audio device and communicate audio output signals from said portable audio device to the audio input interface of the amplifier, said amplifier being configured to generate amplified audio output signals from said audio output signals from said portable audio device,at least one loudspeaker attached to the housing and operably coupled to the audio output interface of the amplifier, and configured to receive amplified audio output signals from the amplifier through the output interface and produce audible sounds based upon said amplified audio output signals,an electric power inlet configured to receive electrical power from the battery, anda motorcycle tank bag,said housing being contained within the motorcycle tank bag.
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Abstract
A portable amplified audio system for a motorcycle removably mounts on motorcycles, interfaces with a wide range of audio output devices, is easy to remove and install, includes a cover for protecting components from the elements, is oriented toward a rider on the motorcycle to facilitate superior acoustics and safe operation and does not depend upon a particular helmet or type of motorcycle. The system includes a housing having an open receptacle defining a compartment with an open top for receiving and supporting a portable audio device. An audio amplifier contained in the housing generates amplified audio output signals from the audio output signals from the portable audio device. The amplified output signals are played through at least one loudspeaker. An electric power inlet, plug and cable are releasably connect the system to the motorcycle'"'"'s battery. A tank bag with sound emitting and ventilating openings in a top panel is provided to contain the housing and secure the system to a fuel tank. An access panel is provided in the bag for electrical connection. An optional battery drain limitation circuit interrupts electrical power supplied from the battery if voltage drops below a determined level. An optional volume regulation circuit reduces volume if ambient noise levels are low.
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1. A portable amplified audio system for a motorcycle having a battery, said system comprising
a housing having an open receptacle comprising a compartment in the housing with an open top for receiving and supporting a portable audio device, an audio amplifier contained in the housing, said audio amplifier having an audio input interface, an audio output interface and a power supply interface, a device interface configured to connect to the portable audio device and communicate audio output signals from said portable audio device to the audio input interface of the amplifier, said amplifier being configured to generate amplified audio output signals from said audio output signals from said portable audio device, at least one loudspeaker attached to the housing and operably coupled to the audio output interface of the amplifier, and configured to receive amplified audio output signals from the amplifier through the output interface and produce audible sounds based upon said amplified audio output signals, an electric power inlet configured to receive electrical power from the battery, and a motorcycle tank bag, said housing being contained within the motorcycle tank bag.
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