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Patent No. 5100138

Motorized Mobile Boxing Robot

A simulation environment for the sport of boxing utilizing a robotic machine interface system which carries a person

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Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company


Location: Milwaukee, WI
No. of patents: 48

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NumberTitleIssue Date
6308797Motorcycle transmission shifter mechanism
A motorcycle transmission shifter assembly including a cam drum having at least two pins extending therefrom, and a shift mechanism engageable with the pins. The shift mechanism includes a tooth that is operable to engage a first one of the pins to rotate...
10/30/2001
6302077Motorcycle balancer system
A motorcycle engine includes a crankshaft rotating in response to the reciprocation of pistons in cylinder bores. The inertial effects of the reciprocating pistons cause vibrations in the engine. A pair of balancer shafts are provided on opposite sides of...
10/16/2001
6293606Adjustable motorcycle windshield
An adjustable motorcycle windshield includes an actuating assembly including first and second actuating members that are preferably bell cranks mounted for rotation. Each actuating member actuates an upper and a lower extension arm to selectively move the...
09/25/2001
6273207Motorcycle seat
A motorcycle includes a frame having an aperture, and a seat having an insert member that is inserted into the aperture to at least partially substantially secure the seat to the frame. A strap defines a loop surrounding a portion of the seat. The strap i...
08/14/2001
6257362Motorcycle fender mounting system
A motorcycle includes a frame having left and right tail supports extending rearward, front and rear wheels coupled to the frame, and a rear fender positioned over the rear wheel and between the tail supports. The rear fender includes left and right flang...
07/10/2001
6253978Motorcycle saddlebag lock
A motorcycle saddlebag lock that can be used to lock a soft saddlebag having a body, a 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 ...
07/03/2001
6241040Motorcycle drive assembly with improved transmission-to-engine mounting
A drive assembly for a motorcycle including an engine having an output shaft and a transmission having an input shaft parallel to the output shaft and coupled to the output shaft. The engine includes a crankcase having a first interface portion with a fir...
06/05/2001
6234265Ignition coil cover
The present invention is directed to a motorcycle that includes a frame, a transmission case, an upper support, an ignition coil and a cover. The transmission case is coupled to a lower portion of the frame and the upper support extends from the transmiss...
05/22/2001
6223960Motorcycle saddlebag
A motorcycle saddlebag comprising a body formed of a substantially continuous and substantially rigid material (e.g., plastic) having an opening providing access to the interior volume of the body. A body cover made of a flexible material (e.g., leather) ...
05/01/2001
6224081Adjustable backrest for a motorcycle
The present invention is directed to a motorcycle. The motorcycle includes a backrest that is coupled to a shaft. The shaft is positioned inside a torsion spring that inhibits rotation of the shaft in order to prevent movement of the backrest in a rearwar...
05/01/2001
6193004Motorcycle exhaust system
An exhaust system includes a support member mounted to a motorcycle frame. First and second exhaust systems are mounted to the support member such that the support member places the first and second exhaust systems in fluid communication with each other....
02/27/2001
6182691Motorcycle petcock cover assembly and method
A petcock cover assembly including a petcock retainer fitted or attached to a petcock and a cover covering the petcock and attached to the petcock retainer to secure the petcock cover assembly to the petcock. The lever of the petcock is preferably capture...
02/06/2001
6176339Motorcycle having accessories mounted under a triple clamp
The present invention directed to a motorcycle that includes a frame, a steering fork, a triple clamp and a motorcycle accessory mounted to a bottom surface of the triple clamp. The triple clamp rotatably couples the motorcycle frame to a pair of fork tub...
01/23/2001
6116205Motorcycle lubrication system
A lubrication system for a motorcycle engine includes a camshaft support plate that is separable from an ornamental cam cover. The camshaft support plate at least partially defines a cam chest of the engine. A crankcase defines a crankcase sump and the ca...
09/12/2000
6112712Motorcycle cam drive tensioner
A motorcycle engine comprising an engine housing, a crankshaft mounted for rotation within the housing, a camshaft mounted for rotation within the housing, a flexible element (e.g., a chain) coupling the camshaft to the crankshaft, and a tensioner mounted...
09/05/2000
6112858Assembly line fixture
An assembly line fixture includes an elevator having a mounting surface, and a turntable mounted on the mounting surface and rotatable about an axis of rotation with respect to the mounting surface. Also mounted on the mounting surface are a detent mechan...
09/05/2000
6109773Motorcycle forward lighting
A motorcycle forward lamp comprising a housing having an optically transmissive lens and an opening, an elastomer member mounted to the housing, and a light source assembly mounted (e.g., detachably) to the elastomer member and positioned within the openi...
08/29/2000
6105700Motorcycle swingarm cover
A swingarm cover adapted to be mounted on a motorcycle swingarm and covering at least a portion of the outer face and at least a portion of the end face of the swingarm. For example, the cover can be designed to cover at least a portion of both the rear a...
08/22/2000
6085855Motorcycle drive assembly with improved transmission-to-engine mounting
A drive assembly for a motorcycle including an engine having an output shaft and a transmission having an input shaft parallel to the output shaft and coupled to the output shaft. The engine includes a crankcase having a first interface portion with a fir...
07/11/2000
6073718Motorcycle master cylinder cover
A cover for a master cylinder assembly and a portion of a brake pedal of a motorcycle includes first and second cover members. The first cover member covers an outer end of the brake pedal hub, and covers the master cylinder assembly. The brake pedal is m...
06/13/2000
6065457Breather assembly for an internal combustion engine
A rocker support assembly for a motorcycle internal combustion engine. The assembly comprises a pair of rockers positioned in spaced relation from each other, a breather housing, and a pressure-responsive member. The housing at least partially defines an ...
05/23/2000
6053626Motorcycle directional light bar
A light emitting diode (LED) directional light bar assembly for use on a motorcycle includes a substantially rigid light bar having opposite ends. Apertures are defined generally adjacent each of the opposite ends by a rear-facing surface of the light bar...
04/25/2000
6047667Motorcycle camshaft support plate
A lubrication system for a motorcycle engine includes a camshaft support plate that is separable from an ornamental cam cover. The camshaft support plate at least partially defines a cam chest of the engine. A crankcase defines a crankcase sump and the ca...
04/11/2000
5961138Motorcycle footboard trim piece
A motorcycle footboard assembly with a decorative element. The footboard assembly includes a pad adapted for placement of a motorcycle operator's foot, a platform spaced from the pad and adapted to be mounted to a motorcycle, and at least one vibration-da...
10/05/1999
5957097Internal combustion engine with automatic compression release
An internal combustion engine comprising a cylinder having an exhaust port, a piston movable within the cylinder in a compression stroke, an exhaust valve for opening and closing the exhaust port, and a cam shaft including a cam member for selectively mov...
09/28/1999
5937817Dry sump oil cooling system
A dry sump oil cooling system for an internal combustion engine includes an oil pan reservoir, an oil return port, an oil pickup port, and a baffle. The oil pan reservoir has a first end, a second end, a length therebetween, a top and a bottom. Both the o...
08/17/1999
5938225Motorcycle with enhanced steering assembly
A motorcycle including a frame having a head tube, a fork having a stem positioned within the head tube, and a bearing assembly operatively positioned between the stem and the head tube. The bearing assembly includes a double-row, radial-thrust bearing on...
08/17/1999
5901808Method and kit for mounting an oil cooler to a motorcycle
A method and apparatus for mounting an oil cooler to a motorcycle having a regulator. The method includes the steps of detaching the regulator from the first location on the motorcycle, mounting the oil cooler to the motorcycle substantially at the first ...
05/11/1999
5881833Motorcycle throttle rolloff switch
A motorcycle having a throttle rolloff switch that is operatively associated with the throttle control and the cruise control device to deactivate the cruise control device when the throttle control is rotated to reduce the speed of the motorcycle. The ro...
03/16/1999
5881835Axle cover and motorcycle having the same
A motorcycle including a fork assembly, a wheel including a wheel axle connected to the fork assembly, a bushing rotatably mounted on the wheel axle (e.g., by a spherical bearing), and an axle cover mounted on the bushing. The axle cover includes a base p...
03/16/1999
5853217Quick detachable motorcycle windshield
A motorcycle comprises a frame assembly, a wheel rotatably mounted to the frame assembly for rotation about a lateral axis and within a vertical plane, two mounting bosses mounted to the frame assembly, and a windshield assembly having two sockets (e.g., ...
12/29/1998
5823069Resilient hand grip
A method of making a hand grip including positioning within a mold cavity a tubular member having a sidewall with at least one opening in the sidewall, and injecting fluid resilient material into the cavity and between the tubular member and a core. The m...
10/20/1998
5791760Motorcycle front running light assembly
A front running light assembly that is to be mounted to a front fender of a motorcycle, and including a housing having an open bottom portion leading to a cavity and a top portion having an opening. A translucent lens is positioned within the cavity and a...
08/11/1998
5775454Motorcycle with front fender mounting system
A motorcycle including a frame, a front fork assembly connected to the frame, a front wheel including a front axle secured to the front fork assembly, and a fender assembly. The fender assembly includes a fender positioned over the front wheel, and a fend...
07/07/1998
5777290Bank angle sensor
A tilt angle sensor has a body which includes a V-shaped cavity defined by a pair of inclined surfaces which intersect to define a lower end. A roller is disposed in said cavity. A sensing circuit is associated with the cavity to sense the presence of the...
07/07/1998
5738180Footboard assembly
A footboard assembly including a resilient pad having a planar portion and a lip portion extending outward from the planar portion, and a cover member position over the resilient pad. The lip portion extends laterally outward further than an outer perimet...
04/14/1998
5727864Motorcycle light support assembly
A motorcycle light support assembly for mounting two lights to a motorcycle. The assembly includes a light support bar having two ends separated from each other in a first direction, wherein a second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first d...
03/17/1998
5725138Motorcycle luggage rack and backrest assembly
A luggage rack and backrest assembly mountable to a motorcycle. The assembly includes a luggage rack portion and a backrest. The backrest is both removably secured to the luggage rack portion and adjustable relative to the luggage rack portion....
03/10/1998
5713653Motorcycle tail light
A motorcycle tail light assembly including a base having a light bulb mount and a wiring harness connected with the mount, and a mounting means for mounting the base to the motorcycle. The assembly further includes a cover, including a tail light lens, ad...
02/03/1998
5667232Detachable sissy bar
A sissy bar assembly including a backrest portion and a pair of latching mechanisms mounted on the backrest portion for securing the backrest portion to a motorcycle mount upon movement of the backrest portion toward the mount. The backrest portion includ...
09/16/1997
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