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US 11,685,460 B2Granted
Multi-modal monocoque structure for motorcycles
AssigneeDamon Motors Inc.
InventorDominique Kwong
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Abstract
A fastening system for attaching a component to the monocoque of a motorcycle. The fastening system promotes a plurality of riding configurations for the motorcycle. The fastening system includes an assembly of a track and a movable foot piece. The movable foot piece slides along and is locked in the track to secure the component to the track according to a desired riding configuration of the motorcycle. When the component is the headstock, the fastening system allows for a change in the rake angle.
Claims21
A fastening assembly for a motorcycle, the fastening assembly comprising:
- a track on a monocoque of the motorcycle, the track defining a channel;
- a foot piece in the channel, the foot piece movable along the channel;
- a plate;
- and a fixing device that fastens the plate and the foot piece to the track in a fixed position selected from multiple possible fixed positions along the track, wherein the channel has an inverted T-section that is open to a side of the track distal from the monocoque.
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A motorcycle comprising:
- a monocoque;
- a headstock;
- and a fastening assembly comprising:
- a track on the monocoque, the track defining a channel;
- a foot piece in the channel, the foot piece movable along the channel;
- and a fixing device that fastens the foot piece and the headstock to the track in a fixed position selected from multiple possible fixed positions along the track, wherein the channel has an inverted T-section that is open to a side of the track distal from the monocoque.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.