Storage system for detachable motorcycle windshield assemblies

Abstract

The present invention provides a storage system for protecting a detachable motorcycle windshield assembly from damage when said windshield assembly is detached from a motorcycle. A storage system according to the invention includes a rigid base and a plurality of mounting bosses connected to said rigid base. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the rigid base is fastened to a wall. In an alternative embodiment, the rigid base is affixed to an inside portion of a hinged protective case.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A storage system for protecting a detachable motorcycle windshield assembly from damage when said windshield assembly is detached from a motorcycle comprising: 
 a rigid base; and    a plurality of mounting bosses connected to said rigid base, each of said mounting bosses being adapted for releasable engagement with a corresponding mounting means of said detachable motorcycle windshield assembly.    
     
     
         2 . The storage system according to  claim 1  wherein said mounting means of said detachable motorcycle windshield assembly comprises: 
 a pair of generally U-shaped first sockets attached to said windshield assembly, said first sockets opening in a substantially downward direction relative to said motorcycle when said windshield assembly is attached to said motorcycle; and  
 a pair of generally U-shaped second sockets attached to said windshield assembly, said second sockets opening in a substantially rearward direction relative to said motorcycle when said windshield assembly is attached to said motorcycle.  
 
     
     
         3 . The storage system according to  claim 2  wherein each of said mounting bosses further comprises: 
 an elastomer member sized to be compressed when engaged by one of said generally U-shaped first or second sockets; and  
 a rigid insert supporting said elastomer member.  
 
     
     
         4 . The storage system according to  claim 1  wherein said rigid base is fastenable to a wall.  
     
     
         5 . The storage system according to  claim 1  wherein said rigid base is fastenable to an inside portion of a hinged protective case.  
     
     
         6 . The storage system according to  claim 5  wherein said rigid base and said hinged protective case are integrally formed of a polymeric material.