Helmet holding assembly for motorcycles
Field of the invention
The present invention relates to a "Helmet holding assembly for motorcycles" and more particularly to a helmet holding system secured on the upper bracket.
Relevant prior art
Helmets are mandatory requirement for riding a motorcycle. Since a driver must wear a helmet when driving a motorcycle, motorcycles are provided with helmet holders for holding the helmet when they are not in use. Generally, the helmet holder that is provided in the vehicle comprises of a hook for hanging the chin guard of the helmet. This hook is provided with a lock for securing it and preventing it from being stolen.
The helmet holder is attached to a suitable place on the motorcycle frame such as the pillion rider handle or on the leg guard. These are mounted on such a way that the helmet while dangling do not physically interfere with other devices present on the motorcycle. Also when the helmet is held in the position, one of the important considerations is that it should not get wet in rain when exposed. Moreover, placing the helmet of the pillion rider becomes more cumbersome especially while riding the vehicle. Also when the helmet is not required while moving the vehicle for short distances such as taking the vehicle in and out of the garage, going to ATMS for withdrawal of money, parking stations, etc and thus fastening the helmet on to the holder and again unfastening it creates lot of trouble and hassles.
Another problem that is associated in the current art is difficult of opening the lock of the helmet holder and in most cases the driver has to get down from the vehicle to open the holder lock for accessing the helmet. As a result, it is not easy to determine the best position on the frame of the motorcycle to attach the helmet holder.

Hence the main objective of the present invention is to provide a helmet
holder on the motorcycle that overcomes the above said lacunas in the prior
art.
Another objective of the present invention to provide a light and easy
mountable holder that holds the holder securely while riding the motorcycle.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a holding device where
the user has the option to put it in a permanent fashion or use as a
retrofittable device.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a holding device that
adds to the aesthetics of the vehicle.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a holding device that
prevents probable damage of any part in the vehicle due to dangling of the
helmet.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a locking mechanism
in the holder that suitably fits to the other design requirements with respect to
functionality as well as aesthetics.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a foldable holding
device that could be reduced in dimensions when not in use.
Summary of the invention
Helmets used for motorcycles come in two variants, namely full and half helmets. Full helmets have construction covering the total face and having a chin guard that is used for protecting the face as well as holding the helmet on to the helmet holder.
Accordingly, the first aspect of the present invention a helmet holding assembly that can be provided on the handle bar assembly securely mounted on the upper bracket nuts or bolted to the handle bar. The helmet holder assembly is centrally mounted wherein the axis of holder assembly passes through the handle bar assembly and the steering nut. This helps to maintain symmetry and balance and doesn't cause any possible damage to any part of the vehicle even during riding conditions with the helmet secured. The securing can be done either in a retrofittable manner by having suitable means of fastening on the upper bracket nuts or it could be permanently

fastened to the upper bracket. The locking device, which is a part of the holder assembly, is fitted such that the helmet is secured firmly wherein the locking device locks the chin guard and the helmet rests on the fuel tank cap. This holder assembly is designed in such a manner that it allows other small articles to be carried in the present design easily. This mounting assembly reduces the stress experienced by the driver while riding the vehicle to a great extent even with the helmet attached to the holder assembly. The holder assembly consists of two parts namely the holder attachment, which is mounted on the vehicle handle bar and the locking end that facilitates the locking and holding the helmet. The holder attachment part consists of means that either could fasten it to the handle bar permanently or in a retrofittable manner. The holder assembly is mounted centrally to the handle bar. The locking end consists of a locking system that secures the helmet and enables security locking through lock and key mechanism. The invention also comprises of a protecting layer around the fuel tank cap to protect in case of any remote chance of scratch arising out of the placement of helmet or any other utility.
Brief description of drawings
Figure 1 illustrates side view of a motorcycle with its accessories according to
the prior art
Figure 2 illustrates the top view of a motorcycle showing the protecting layer
around the fuel tank cap.
Figure 3 illustrates the top view of a motorcycle showing the protecting layer
along with the helmet and the helmet holder
Figure 4 illustrates the helmet holder component along with a helmet
Figure 5 illustrates the helmet holder functioning
Detailed description of the invention
The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 is a side view of a motorcycle according to the prior art. The motorcycle comprises of a frame 101, front fork 102

attached to a pivot tube 103 of the vehicle frame 101, a front wheel 104 attached to these front forks 102, a handle bar 105 connected to the front forks 102, a fuel tank 106 attached so as to straddle an upper part of the vehicle frame 101, a seat 107 attached to the upper rear portion of the vehicle frame 101, an engine unit 108 attached to the lower front section of the vehicle frame 101, a swing arm 109 attached to a lower rear section of the vehicle frame 101, suspended by a rear shock absorber 110 from the vehicle frame 101 and a rear wheel 111 attached to a rear end of swing arm 109. The intake system 112 of the engine comprises of a carburettor, intake duct and an air cleaner. The exhaust system of the engine comprises of exhaust pipe and a muffler.
The motorcycle is also provided with a side cover 113 for covering a side section of the vehicle frame 101, a seat cover for covering a rear section of the vehicle frame below the seat, a front fender 114 for covering an upper part of the front wheel 104, and a rear fender 115 for covering an upper part of the rear wheel 111.
Figure 2 illustrates the top view of the motorcycle showing the protecting layer 201 around the fuel tank cap 202. This protecting layer 201 is a laminated plastic transparent sheet that is attached around the fuel tank 106 such that the layer covers the adjoining areas of the fuel tank cap 202 and prevents any possible chance of damages due to scratches arising out of the helmet 203 resting on the fuel tank 106. Alternatively, a metal foil serving the same purpose could replace this plastic transparent sheet. The purpose of this protecting layer is not only to eliminate any chance of damage but also add to the aesthetics of the motorcycle.
Figure 3 illustrates the top view of a motorcycle showing the protecting layer 201 along with the helmet 203 and the helmet holder 301 wherein the helmet 203 is held on to the helmet holder 301 and rests on the fuel tank 106. The helmet 203 is held such that the helmet holder 301 secures the front chin guard 302 and as a result it rests firmly on the fuel tank cap 202 and/or surrounding extended portions 201 in case the helmet size is big. The helmet 203 is held such that the helmet 203 can have offset with its set seating when the rider take turns, and as a result the riding is made smooth even when the helmet 203 is secured to the helmet holder 301. The helmet holder assembly

301 is centrally mounted wherein the axis of holder assembly 303 passes through the handle bar assembly 105 and the steering nut 304. This helps to maintain symmetry and balance and doesn't cause any possible damage to any part of the vehicle even during riding conditions with the helmet 203 secured. The securing can be done either in a retrofittable manner by having suitable means of fastening on the upper bracket nuts 305 or It could be permanently fastened to the upper bracket 305. The locking device 306, which is a part of the holder assembly 301, is fitted such that the helmet 203 is secured firmly wherein the locking device 306 locks the chin guard 302 and the helmet 203 rests on the fuel tank cap 202. This holder assembly 301 is designed in such a manner that it allows other small articles to be carried in the present design easily. This helmet holder mounting assembly 301 reduces the stress experienced by the driver while riding the vehicle to a great extent even with the helmet 203 attached to the holder assembly 301.
Figure 4 and Figure 5 illustrate the components involved in the helmet holder assembly 301. Here the helmet holder 301 is designed such that the front portion locks the chin guard 302 of the helmet 203 while having the provision of a little offset movement angle of 30 degrees on either side facilitating the movement of helmet 203 when the motorcycle takes a turn. The helmet 203 shown here has a chin guard 302 along with the dust screen 402. The holder assembly 301 consists of two parts namely the holder attachment 401, which is mounted on the vehicle handle bar 105 along with a security locking means 403 and the locking end 306 that facilitates the locking and holding the helmet 203 consisting of a means for securing the helmet 405 and also having provision of facilitating its opening 406. The holder attachment 401 part consists of means that either could fasten it to the handle bar 105 permanently or in a retrofittable manner. The holder assembly 301 is mounted centrally to the handle bar 105. The locking end 306 consists of a locking system 405 that secures the helmet 203 and enables security locking through lock and key mechanism.
Although the subject matter has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, other embodiments are

possible. As such, the spirit and the scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred embodiment contained therein.
Figure numbers associated with the invention
101. Frame assembly 302. Front chin guard
102. Front fork 303. Axis of the holder assembly
103. Pivot tube 304. Steering nut
104. Front wheel 305. Upper bracket nuts
105. Handlebar 306. Locking device of the holder
106. Fuel tank assembly
107. Seat 401. Holder attachment on the
108. Engine unit handle bar
109. Swing arm 402.. Helmet screen
110. Rear suspension 403. Key way on the holder
111. Rear wheel assembly
112. Intake system 404. Bolts for the holder assembly
113. Side cover 405. Locking portion for securing
114. Front fender helmet
115. Rear fender 406. Element for facilitating

201. Protecting layer opening of the locking portion
202. Fuel tank cap
203. Helmet
301. Helmet holder assembly

Claims: We claim:
1. A motorcycle having a helmet holding assembly 301 comprising
a fuel tank 106 having a fuel tank cap 202 on it;
a handle bar 105;
a locking device 306 having means for securing a helmet 203;
a holder attachment 401 having means for attaching the said helmet holding
assembly 301 on to the handle bar 105, wherein the said holder assembly
301 is mounted on the handle bar 105 and secure the helmet 203 such that
the chin guard 302 of the helmet 203 is held by the holder attachment 401,
the posterior portion of which rests on the fuel tank 106 and the axis 303 of
the said holder assembly.
2. The locking device 306 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said device
comprises of an element 405 for securing the helmet and a facilitating means
406 that opens the said element in vertical direction.
3. The holder attachment 401 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said
attachment 401 comprises of means for fastening it to the handle bar 105
either by bolts 404 or through snap fits.
4. The fuel tank 106 as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said fuel tank cap 202
is encircled with a laminated scratch-protecting screen 201.
5. The scratch protecting screen as claimed in claim 5, wherein the protecting screen 201 is a metal foil.
6. The scratch protecting screen as claimed in claim 5, wherein the protecting screen 201 is a polymer.