# US 12,214,840 B2 · Removable windscreen arrangement for a tilting vehicle

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- Number: US 12,214,840 B2
- Document ID: US12214840B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 17/790,188
- Filed: 2021-02-15
- Published: 2023-02-09
- Granted: 2025-02-04
- Earliest claimed: 2020-04-02
- Assignees: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
- Applicants: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
- Inventors: Richard Engl; Jens Wasser
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12214840B2

## CPC

- B62J 17/04: Windscreens
- B62K 2206/00: Quick release mechanisms adapted for cycles
- B62J: CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- B62K: CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDECARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE

## Abstract

A windscreen arrangement for fastening to a vehicle, in particular to a tilting vehicle, is provided, with a windscreen for at least partially deflecting a headwind during use of the vehicle, and with a securing device for fastening the windscreen to the vehicle, wherein the securing device has at least one connecting portion and at least one latching portion which are each designed for releasably connecting to the vehicle. In addition, a vehicle with a corresponding windscreen arrangement is provided.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A windscreen arrangement to be secured to a vehicle, comprising:
a windscreen for at least partially deflecting a headwind when the vehicle is used; and
a securing apparatus for securing the windscreen to the vehicle, wherein the securing apparatus comprises at least one connection portion and at least one locking portion which are constructed in each case for releasable connection to the vehicle;
wherein the at least one locking portion comprises a recess for at least partially engaging around a vehicle-side retention portion, and an opening of the recess and a main axis of the connection portion face together in an insertion direction of the connection portion.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The windscreen arrangement according to claim 1, wherein
the vehicle is a tilting vehicle.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The windscreen arrangement according to claim 1, wherein
the at least one connection portion is constructed in a cylindrical, tapered or conical manner about the main axis, and is configured for coaxial engagement in at least one vehicle-side receiving member of the vehicle.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The windscreen arrangement according to claim 3, wherein
a position of the connection portion is constructed to be able to be adjusted in a direction of the main axis of the connection portion with respect to the windscreen.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The windscreen arrangement according to claim 1, wherein
the at least one locking portion further comprises a closure element which is rotatable relative to the recess about an axis, between a closed position and an open position, in response to contact with the vehicle-side retention portion, and
in the closed position, the closure element closes the opening of the recess such that the vehicle-side retention portion, in a state installed on the vehicle, is retained in the recess.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The windscreen arrangement according to claim 1, wherein
the at least one locking portion further comprises a closure element which is movable relative to the recess and which is movable between an open position and a closed position, and
in the closed position, the closure element closes the opening of the recess such that the vehicle-side retention portion, in a state installed on the vehicle, is retained in the recess.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

A vehicle comprising a windscreen arrangement according to claim 1.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The vehicle according to claim 7, comprising:
a front wheel fork, wherein at least one vehicle-side receiving member for coaxial engagement of the at least one connection portion is constructed at an upper end of the front wheel fork.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The vehicle according to claim 8, wherein
the at least one vehicle-side receiving member is constructed at an upper end of a fork leg, a stand tube or an immersion tube of the front wheel fork.

### Claim 10 (depends on 7)

The vehicle according to claim 7, wherein
the at least one vehicle-side receiving member is formed so as to complement the respective connection portion.

### Claim 11 (depends on 7)

The vehicle according to at least one of claim 7, wherein
the at least one vehicle-side retention portion comprises at least one continuation portion which is orientated in a substantially horizontal manner and which is retained in the at least one locking portion.