[Moto] BMW is working on a retractable seat for its motorcycles: From one to two seats in a matter of seconds

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BMW's desire to continue improving its motorcycles continues to be the order of the day. The Germans do not stop bringing new features to their motorcycles, such as the adaptive cooling system, or the mobile wings for their motorcycles.

In this effort, the latest invention of the German house for its future motorcycles is a longitudinally adjustable seat. That is, a passenger seat that would allow the passenger seat to be opened or hidden in an easy and simple way. It's the first time anyone has patented something like this in modern motorcycle history... And it could certainly be quite useful.

The second seat would be stored under the main one in a matter of seconds

If someone is at the forefront of innovation in the field of motorcycles, that brand is precisely BMW. With their models setting the course (such as the future GS 1300) they have the necessary departments and resources to work on ideas like the one we see here today.

A registered patent indicating that they are already working on a longitudinally adjustable seat. This system would make it possible to have one or two seats on the motorcycle, switching between them easily and quickly. Because until now there is no brand that offers a retractable seat: either they are single-seaters or two-seaters, or you removed the rear seat and put a tail cover.

how would it work Initially, an electronic device has two seat parts, which are independent. The front part is always fixed, and the second seat is hidden under it. It slides open and would even include a backrest, which gives us the small idea that it could be a travel motorcycle and not a system designed for sports or naked.

It is also specified that the drive could be manual, electric, hydraulic or pneumatic; Not even BMW is clear at the moment and apparently, they are considering the four possibilities.

The saddle could have several intermediate adjustments in its travel, which would also allow adjustment of the rider's ergonomics when riding solo. And of course, it would have a lock to prevent it from moving during the trip.

The front part of the seat will be rigid or elastic, while the second part or seat would be designed to be reversible and non-destructively elastic for this purpose, so that it can deform, in particular fold, when the adjuster of the saddle is adjusted, without being damaged", they point out in the patent. In this case, the objective would be to extend the useful life of the seat and that it does not break as it is constantly opened and closed.

 

Link: https://www.motorpasionmoto.com/industria/bmw-esta-trabajando-asiento-retractil-para-sus-motos-a-dos-plazas-cuestion-segundos