Motorcycle saddlebag lock

Details Motorcycle saddlebag lock Motorcycle saddlebag lock

1999-07-30

2001-07-03

Vidovich, Gregory M. (Department: 3727)

Package and article carriers

Vehicle attached

Carrier attached cycle

C224S235000, C224S654000, C224S659000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06253978

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to motorcycle saddlebags. More specifically, the present invention relates to a lock that can be used to secure motorcycle saddlebags.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Some motorcycles include bags, such as saddlebags, for storing items. Saddlebags are commonly mounted to the motorcycle on opposing sides of the passenger seat, near the rear wheel. Saddlebags are usually made of a body and a lid hinged to the body to facilitate access to the interior of the body.
Motorcycle saddlebags usually fall within one of two categories: hard or soft. Hard saddlebags have a relatively hard shell that protects the stored items. These saddlebags are usually made from plastic, fiberglass, or a similar material. Because the body and lid are made of a hard material, it is relatively easy to fit hard saddlebags with a lock that required a key to access the interior.
Soft saddlebags have been used for many years, and are commonly made from leather. These saddlebags typically have at least one strap and a corresponding buckle to allow the lid to be secured closed when access is not required. The strap and buckle are also desired from an aesthetic standard due to their classic look. One drawback from the soft saddlebag design is that it is difficult to provide such a saddlebag with a lock that limits access to the interior.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a motorcycle saddlebag lock that can be used to lock a soft saddlebag. More specifically, the present invention can be used to lock a saddlebag comprising a body having an opening, a saddlebag lid coupled to the body, and a strap interconnecting the lid to the body. The lock is attached to the strap when in a strapped position to inhibit the strap from being moved to an unstrapped position.
The strap can be attached to either the body or the lid, but is preferably attached to the lid. In addition, the saddlebag can further include a retaining member attached to the body to define an opening through which the strap is received when in the strapped position. In this embodiment, the retaining member is positioned between the lock and the lid, and the lock is larger than the retaining member to thereby prevent the strap from being pulled through the retaining member. In one embodiment, the retaining member comprises a buckle that is adapted to engage one of a plurality of holes in the strap.
The lock includes a body having an opening adapted to receive the strap, and an engaging member coupled to the body and movable relative to the body between an unlocked position out of the opening and a locked position in the opening. When in the locked position, the engaging member preferably is inserted into one of a plurality of holes in the strap. In one embodiment, the engaging member is coupled to a locking mechanism that allows movement of the engaging member only with the use of a key.


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1995 Harley-Davidson Genuine Parts & Accessories—pp. 70, 74, 83 and 84.

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