One of the biggest problems for motorcyclists in winter is the cold: whether they travel short or long distances, the cold temperature not only hinders the pleasure of riding, but also safety. To combat the cold, there are many possibilities when riding a motorcycle, and one of them is thermal clothing and accessories such as heated grips or seats.
Unfortunately, both have some weaknesses: heated grips and seats may have their cold relief effect somewhat reduced when wearing heavy and technical winter clothing, with layers of high technology designed precisely to prevent the “transmission” between the outside and inside of the clothing, while advantageous heated clothing – because it is in contact with the body – often needs to be powered by batteries or connected to the motorcycle’s electrical system. In the first case, there is a risk of limited and unsatisfactory heat supply for the journey or itinerary (and the batteries must then be recharged), while in the second case the presence of cables for electrical connection sometimes discourages those looking for something more practical.
Source:https://www.cycleworld.com
It is probably for this reason that Indian thought of patenting technical clothing with wireless charging, somewhat similar to what happens with smartphones: equipping the motorcycle with induction charging points: footrests, grips or other points of contact with the clothing that, in the patent, must be of a specific type and dedicated to charging.
Although there were other aspects to consider, such as the need for specific clothing (and, therefore, perhaps the formation of new technical standards), but the advantage of getting on the seat without having to connect cables or batteries and feeling immediately warm could overcome any doubts. By the way, Indian also proposed induction charging – or battery maintenance. Nothing new, but the fact that it is applied to a motorcycle equipped with an ICE engine is innovative.
