Adjustable accessory support assembly
View Patent ↗An adjustable accessory support assembly for a motorcycle accessory includes a base connectable to a support bracket mounted on a motorcycle and a slider accessory connectable to the motorcycle accessory and coupled to the base. The slider assembly is configured to transition from a first, locked configuration to a second, unlocked configuration. In the locked configuration, relative movement between the slider assembly and the base is prevented, whereas in the unlocked configuration, the slider assembly is moveable relative to the base to allow the motorcycle accessory to be repositioned relative to the support bracket.
1. An adjustable accessory support assembly for adjusting a position of a motorcycle accessory relative to a motorcycle, comprising:
a base forming a first channel and a second channel;
a slider assembly configured for connection to the motorcycle accessory and forming a first guide positioned in the first channel and a second guide positioned in the second channel, the first guide forming a first inner channel and the second guide forming a second inner channel, wherein the first and second guides each comprise a first inner channel portion and a second inner channel portion, the second inner channel portion having a narrower width than the first inner channel portion;
a first locking mechanism coupling the first guide to the base, the first locking mechanism including a first shoe positioned in the first inner channel; and
a second locking mechanism coupling the second guide to the base, the second locking mechanism including a second shoe positioned in the second inner channel,
wherein the first shoe and the second shoe each comprise a portion having a width greater than each second inner channel portion, the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism are configured to transition the support assembly between a first, locked configuration with each shoe portion frictionally engaging each second inner channel portion and a second, unlocked configuration.
2. The support assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of inserts connected to the slider assembly and forming a bearing between the slider assembly and the base.
3. The support assembly of claim 2 , wherein the slider assembly includes a plurality of insert receiving portions, the plurality of inserts being positioned in the plurality of insert receiving portions.
4. The support assembly of claim 3 , wherein each of the plurality of insert receiving portions are configured to define a channel and wherein each of the plurality of inserts are configured to define a T-shaped insert such that a leg of the T-shaped insert is disposed in the channel and a base portion of the T-shaped insert forms the bearing.
5. The support assembly of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of inserts are formed of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene.
6. The support assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first locking mechanism includes first and second cam assemblies configured to lock the first shoe and first guide within the first channel and wherein the second locking mechanism includes third and fourth cam assemblies configured to lock the second shoe and second guide within the second channel.
7. The support assembly of claim 6 , wherein the first locking mechanism further includes first and second springs urging the first shoe away from the base plate and the second locking mechanism further includes third and fourth springs urging the second shoe away from the base plate.
8. The support assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an overtravel stop positioned at a front of the base and a flange positioned at a rear of the base, the overtravel stop and flange restricting sliding movement of the slider assembly between a point where the slider assembly contacts the overtravel stop and a point where the slider assembly contacts the flange.