Motorcycle safety device
First Claim
1. A safety device for a motorcycle comprising, in combination, a frame having releasably interconnected portions mounted on the motorcycle, said frame completely surrounding a rider seated on the motorcycle, an inflatable cocoon disposed within said frame, a source of pressurized air connected to said cocoon, means for activating said source of pressurized air to inflate said cocoon and release said interconnected portions of said frame whereby said cocoon in the inflated condition completely surrounds said rider for protection against injuries.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein is a safety apparatus for use with a motorcycle to aid the rider in avoiding serious injuries due to collisions. An inflatable upwardly extending cocoon envelops the rider either upon impact, or upon his actuation thereof, and dissociates from the motorcycle to travel with the rider should he be thrown off. A housing is provided which unobtrusively rides on the motorcycle and nests the inflatable shroud so that a rider can be protected without having to don any supplemental gear.
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4 Claims
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1. A safety device for a motorcycle comprising, in combination, a frame having releasably interconnected portions mounted on the motorcycle, said frame completely surrounding a rider seated on the motorcycle, an inflatable cocoon disposed within said frame, a source of pressurized air connected to said cocoon, means for activating said source of pressurized air to inflate said cocoon and release said interconnected portions of said frame whereby said cocoon in the inflated condition completely surrounds said rider for protection against injuries.
- 2. A safety device for a motorcycle comprising, in combination, frame means disposed on the motorcycle, said frame means including a splayed U-shaped structure disposed on opposed sides of the motorcycle and an interconnecting cross bar at a front and rear portion thereof and spring clip elements to retain top and bottom portions of said frame means, inflatable means disposed within said frame means which when actuated envelops a motorcyclist and protects him from injuries, said inflatable means including an inflatable cocoon which when initialized resides within said frame means and which when activated extends up and around the motorcyclist, at least one air cannister affixed to said frame means and oriented so as to inflate said cocoon whereby when said air cannister is energized, said spring clip elements pop off said frame means and the top portion of said frame means is disassociated therefrom and said cocoon is allowed to expand.
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