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Document | Title | Date |
20090007715 | Qwik throttle repair - Consequently, since the present invention is constructed as has been described, even when the rider rotates the handlebar to the left or right, the operation can follow the movements of the fingers and automatically oscillate vertically, thereby making it possible to provide a throttle device that exhibits good operability and which is markedly easy to use when compared with conventional throttle devices. | 01-08-2009 |
20090025504 | ACTUATION DEVICE FOR A CONTROL CABLE FOR A BICYCLE GEARSHIFT - The described actuation device comprises a casing, intended for the attachment to the handlebar of the bicycle, a cable-winding bobbin, angularly mobile in the casing about a main axis of the device, a first driving mechanism, acting on the bobbin to rotate it in a first angular direction, a second driving mechanism, acting on the bobbin to rotate it in a second angular direction opposite the first, as well as indexer assembly for removably holding the bobbin in predetermined angular positions. In accordance with the invention, the indexer assembly comprise first countering member, to counter the rotation of the bobbin in the first direction, and second countering member, distinct from the first countering member, to counter the rotation of the bobbin in the second direction. Asymmetric operation is thus obtained which allows active actuation to be set both for upward gearshifting and for downward gearshifting. | 01-29-2009 |
20090031845 | BOWDEN CABLE ADJUSTING DEVICE AND MOUNTING PROCESS - A Bowden cable adjusting device is provided for one or more Bowden cables ( | 02-05-2009 |
20090084220 | Dial Control Device - The present invention aims to provide a dial control device having a maneuverability of a control knob improved by making this in cylindrical shape and downsized by disposing another control knob installed within the first-mentioned cylindrical control knob. A dial control device comprising: a cylindrical control knob, a sun gear rotating integrally with said control knob for transmission of a driving force from said control knob, a planet gear interlocking with said sun gear, an internal gear cooperating with said sun gear to guide said planet gear in a direction of its movement, and a control cable coupled to said planet gear so as to operate an external device, wherein said driving force generated by rotational operation of said control knob is transmitted via said sun gear, said planet gear and said control cable to the external device to control operation of said external device. | 04-02-2009 |
20090133525 | ACTUATOR AND ACTUATION METHOD - An actuator that is capable of taking a relatively small amount of force or displacement input therein and of outputting a relatively large amount of force or displacement. The actuator includes a translating component and a plurality of levers or arms. The increase in force or displacement is achieved by adequately selecting the relative lengths of and positioning the levers or arms. Also, an actuation method for transforming an input of a relatively small amount of force or displacement into an output of a relatively large amount of force or displacement. | 05-28-2009 |
20100139441 | Parking Brake Lever Apparatus - A parking brake lever apparatus for a vehicle may include a lever operably activated by a driver, a connecting member rotatably coupled to a support bracket which is fixed to a vehicle body and configured to support the connecting member, first and second rods, one ends of which are pivotally coupled to the lever with a predetermined distance therebetween and the other ends of which are connected to the connecting member, wherein the other end of the first rod is fixedly connected to rotation axis of the connecting member and the other end of the second rod is pivotally coupled to the connecting member and disposed with a predetermined distance from the rotation axis of the connecting member, and a position control unit to selectively hold the connecting member to a rotational position. | 06-10-2010 |
20100170365 | MULTI-LINK PARKING BRAKE ACTUATION SYSTEM - Systems and apparatus are provided for a parking brake assembly for actuating a parking brake in a vehicle. The parking brake assembly comprises a mounting bracket fixedly attached to a mounting location of the vehicle, a first linkage element having a first end coupled to the mounting bracket at a first pivot, and a second linkage element having a first end pivotally attached to the mounting bracket. A brake cam is coupled to the first end of the first linkage element at the first pivot. A handle mechanism is pivotally attached to a second end of the first linkage element and to the second end of the second linkage element. The handle mechanism is configured such that movement of the handle mechanism actuates the brake cam. | 07-08-2010 |
20100186538 | BICYCLE CONTROL DEVICE - A bicycle control device is provided with a base member, a first operating member, a first non-contact switch and a first clicking mechanism. The first operating member is movably mounted with respect to the base member to move between a rest position, a first operation position and a second operation position. The first non-contact switch detects movement of the first operating member with respect to the base member from the rest position to the first operation position. The first non-contact switch is further detects movement of the first operating member with respect to the base member from the rest position to the second operation position. The first clicking mechanism is arranged such that the first clicking mechanism produces a first haptic feedback response to indicate the first operating member being moved from the rest position to the first operation position. | 07-29-2010 |
20100269621 | Theftproof Clutch Handle that is Detached Easily and Quickly - A theftproof clutch handle for a motorcycle includes a clutch connector, at least one fixed shaft mounted on the clutch connector, a handle body removably mounted on the fixed shaft, and a locking shaft movably mounted on the handle body and releasably locked onto the fixed shaft. The fixed shaft has a locking groove. The handle body has at least one shaft hole. The locking shaft has a release groove. Thus, when the locking shaft is pressed, the fixed shaft is released from the release groove of the locking shaft, and the locking shaft is released from the locking groove of the fixed shaft to unlock the fixed shaft from the locking shaft so that the handle body can be removed from the fixed shaft to provide a theftproof effect. | 10-28-2010 |
20100269622 | Theftproof Clutch Handle that is Detached Easily and Quickly - A theftproof clutch handle for a motorcycle includes a clutch connector provided with a plug, a handle body provided with a slot detachably mounted on the plug, and a locking device mounted on the handle body and releasably locked onto the plug. The handle body has a receiving chamber to receive the locking device. The locking device includes a support seat, a locking shaft, an elastic member and a drive member. Thus, when the drive member is pulled outwardly, the locking shaft is moved outwardly to detach from the locking hole of the plug to unlock the handle body from the clutch connector so that the handle body can be removed from the clutch connector to provide a theftproof effect. | 10-28-2010 |
20100300239 | COUPLING MEANS, IN PARTICULAR FOR A FURNITURE ADJUSTMENT MEANS - An improved coupling means, in particular for adjustable pieces of furniture, is distinguished by the following features:
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20110083525 | BICYCLE OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle operating device is provided with a first operating unit, a second operating unit and a connecting member. The first operating unit includes a clamp portion for attaching the bicycle operating device to a bicycle and a first operating member. The second operating unit includes a housing and a second operating member. The connecting member includes a first portion detachably coupled to an outwardly facing surface of the clamp portion and a second portion coupled to the second operating unit. The first portion includes a retaining part with an outwardly facing surface that faces an inwardly facing surface of the clamp portion when the connecting member is attached to the clamp portion. | 04-14-2011 |
20110088503 | SYSTEM FOR MANIPULATING A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A shifter for use with a continuously variable transmission includes a grip portion and a hub portion. Specifically, the shifter is designed for use on a bicycle, but could also be used with any light vehicle. The grip portion is characterized by a rotatable adjuster that is coupled to a cable. The cable is also coupled to a hub portion. As the adjuster is rotated, the cable is pulled, in turn rotating a pulley assembly in the hub portion. As the pulley assembly is rotated, it advances a rod within a continuously variable transmission. The rod adjusts the power adjusters as described above. The grip portion is also unique in its display of information to the rider. The grip portion includes a display showing the ratio of input to output. The display also includes a filament that curves as the ration is adjusted. A high ratio renders the filament flat while the filament takes on a steep curve as the ratio is adjusted to make riding up hills easier. | 04-21-2011 |
20110203404 | Bicycle Shifter - A bicycle shifter includes a base having an annular space and first teeth and second teeth defined in the annular space. A tube is fixed to a center of the base. A first rotation member and a second rotation member are installed in the tube and respectively have a first recess and a second recess. An elastic member is restricted in a space defined between the first and second recesses. The elastic member includes two opposite first and second elastic portions which protrude out from the first and second rotation members. The first and second elastic portions are engaged with the first and second teeth, respectively. When rotating the handle connected with the first rotation member, the first elastic portion moves over the first teeth, the second elastic portion simultaneously moves over the second teeth. | 08-25-2011 |
20120024104 | PARKING BRAKE DRIVE UNIT - In one implementation a parking brake drive unit for a vehicle is provided that includes a main lever assembled in a pivoting manner on a support; a pivoting catch member on the main lever that includes engagement means adapted to engage a fixed geared sector, a button assembled on the main lever and connected to a rod that is adapted to move the catch member to disengage the engagement means from the geared sector when the button is operated; and an electrically activated locking device that operates to immobilize the rod when the locking device is electrically de-activated. | 02-02-2012 |
20120180595 | Handle for Latching Mechanism - A handle apparatus utilized for actuating mechanisms with a pair of parallel cables detects a cable out condition, and prevents further activation of the actuated mechanism. The apparatus has a yoke mechanism which is pivotally attached to an activation rod, which in turn is connected to an activation handle. The yoke mechanism has a first side and a second side, with one of the cables attached to the first side and the other cable attached to the second side. The yoke mechanism has a first stop member attached to the first side of the yoke mechanism and a second stop member attached to the second side of the yoke mechanism. The apparatus has stationary shoulders which are placed such that the stationary shoulders will engage the stop members if either cable fails. | 07-19-2012 |
20130014607 | BICYCLE SHIFT OPERATING DEVICEAANM MIKI; YoshimitsuAACI OsakaAACO JPAAGP MIKI; Yoshimitsu Osaka JPAANM FUKAO; KazutakaAACI OsakaAACO JPAAGP FUKAO; Kazutaka Osaka JPAANM OKUBO; KazunoriAACI OsakaAACO JPAAGP OKUBO; Kazunori Osaka JPAANM KAWAMURA; ShinjiAACI IkomaAACO JPAAGP KAWAMURA; Shinji Ikoma JP - A bicycle shift operating device is provided with a base member, a shift unit and a position sensing device. The base member includes a body portion with an internal cavity. The shift unit is disposed in the internal cavity of the body portion. The shift unit includes a movable portion that selectively moves between a plurality of predetermined operating positions. The position sensing device is removably attached to the body portion while the base member is attached to a bicycle. The position sensing device includes a sensor component that senses the operating position of the movable portion. | 01-17-2013 |
20130081505 | BICYCLE SHIFTER - A bicycle shifter is provided with a shifter housing, a winding member and an indicator unit. The winding member is movably coupled to the shifter housing. The indicator unit includes an indicating member and an adjustment member. The indicating member is operatively and adjustably connected to the winding member. The adjustment member adjusts a position of the indicating member relative to the winding member. | 04-04-2013 |
20130104690 | TOOL FOR REMOTELY OPERATING A VEHICLES IGNITION | 05-02-2013 |
20130174687 | ATV Parking brake - An all terrain vehicle parking brake for after market installation on an ATV, UTV, RUV or MUV that relies on placing the vehicle shift lever in a park position to hold the vehicle on a hill. The parking brake includes a brake handle that is mounted to the vehicle dash board to pivot between brake engaged and disengaged positions, extending and retracting a linkage that connects and disconnects through a straight sleeve, with the linkage connecting to a rod end bearing that connects to a brake pedal arm, depressing the brake pedal when an operator activates the parking brake. | 07-11-2013 |
20130174688 | Bicycle Shifter - A shifter designed to actuate a gear change device of a bicycle by pulling and releasing a control cable. The shifter includes a base plate mountable to the bicycle, a cable spool and cable-pull and cable-release lever assemblies. The cable spool is rotated in a cable-pull direction to wind the control cable thereon and in a cable-release direction to unwind the control cable therefrom. The cable-pull and cable-release lever assemblies are operatively connected to the cable spool to rotate the cable spool in the cable-pull and cable-release directions, respectively. The cable-pull lever assembly includes a cable-pull lever rotated about a first axis and at least two winding pawls received by and rotating with the cable-pull lever about the first axis to transmit rotational movement of the cable-pull lever to the cable spool. | 07-11-2013 |
20130220056 | BICYCLE OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle operating device includes a housing, a control member, a linearly moving member, a transmission, a user operating member and an intermediate element. The control member rotates on the housing for controlling a control cable. The linearly moving member moves on the housing for linear displacement between first and second positions. The transmission operatively couples the linearly moving member to the control member. The transmission converts the linear displacement of the linearly moving member from the first position to the second position into a rotation of the control member toward a first rotational direction. The user operating member is movably mounted to the housing. The intermediate element moves relative to the linearly moving member and the user operating member to transmit a movement of the user operating member to the linearly moving member for moving the linearly moving member from the first position to the second position. | 08-29-2013 |
20130220057 | BICYCLE OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle operating device includes a control member, first and second user operating members, a pivoting member and a transmission. The control member is rotated by actuation of the user operating members to control a control cable. The first user operating member rotates the control member in a first direction as the first user operating member rotates along a first motion plane. The second user operating member rotates the control member in a second direction as the second user operating member rotates along a second motion plane. The first and second motion planes form an angle in a range of twenty degrees to seventy degrees. The pivoting member pivots about a pivot axis that is offset from the operating axes of the user operating members to control movement of the control member by the transmission in response to the first user operating member being operated. | 08-29-2013 |
20130220058 | BICYCLE OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle operating device includes a control member, two user operating members, a pivoting member and a transmission. The control member is rotated by actuation of the user operating members to control a control cable. The pivoting member pivots when one of the user operating members is actuated. The transmission includes a ratchet, a positioning tooth and a maintaining tooth. The ratchet includes first teeth engaged by the positioning tooth while the pivoting member is disposed at a first position, second teeth engaged by the maintaining tooth while the pivoting member is disposed at a second position, and third teeth engaged by a pawl when the other user operating member is operated. At least one of the teeth is arranged on a periphery of the ratchet and at least one of the teeth is arranged radially inside of the periphery of the ratchet. | 08-29-2013 |
20130319165 | REMOTE MANIPULATOR WITH UNIVERSAL CABLE - A remote manipulator of a tool has a body provided with a fixed jaw and a slide provided with a mobile jaw able to be displaced linearly, means of actuating located at a distance and coupled to the tool via a cable integral with a side of the slide and sliding inside a flexible sheath having one end integral with the body. The means of actuating have two arms each associated respectively to a handle and able to be separated angularly from each other by rotation about an axis of a value such that the distance between their free end is at least equal to the maximum linear displacement of the slide bearing the mobile jaw, when the two handles are brought close to one another. | 12-05-2013 |
20140083237 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OF VEHICLE - A control apparatus for an air conditioning system of a vehicle, may include a knob selectively rotatable by a user's operation, a cam to which an inner wire of a cable may be connected, the cam being rotated through a rotation force transmitted from the knob, a cable holder that holds and supports a skin layer of the cable slidably surrounding the inner wire of the cable, wherein the cable holder may be pivotally coupled to a vehicle body. | 03-27-2014 |
20150143942 | POLYMER-BASED BRAIDED CABLE WITH POLYMER-BASED END FITTINGS USED IN AUTOMOTIVE CABLE ASSEMBLIES - An automotive cable assembly for mechanically linking a first mechanical system to a second mechanical system for facilitating a transfer of tension loadings there-between, the cable assembly having a multi-stranded polymer-based core element having a first polymer based end fitting at a first end and a second polymer based end fitting at a second end such that the first polymer based end fitting is for retaining a coupling to the first mechanical component of the first end and the second polymer based end fitting is for retaining coupling to the second mechanical component at the second end during the transfer of tension loading. The first mechanical system can be a door latch, the first mechanical component a latch lever, the second mechanical system a door handle/remote and the second mechanical component a door lever. The first mechanical system can be a window motor, the first mechanical component a motor lever, the second mechanical system a window regulator lifter assembly and the second mechanical component a window lifter plate. Also provided are different manufacturing techniques for forming the end fittings. | 05-28-2015 |
20150291248 | BICYCLE OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, an operating member, an operating structure, and an operating unit. The operating structure includes a take-up member movable relative to the base member to move a first operation cable in a pulling direction and a releasing direction. The take-up member is configured to move the first operation cable in the pulling direction to operate a first bicycle component in response to a movement of the operating member from a rest position to an operated position. The take-up member is configured such that the first operation cable is movable in the releasing direction in response to a release of the operating member from the operated position. The operating unit is configured to operate a second bicycle component in response to an input operation from a user. | 10-15-2015 |
20150291249 | BICYCLE OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, a first movable member, an operating structure, and a changing structure. The base member is configured to be mounted to a bicycle part. The first movable member is movable relative to the base member. The operating structure is configured to operate a bicycle component in response to movement of the first movable member. The changing structure includes a second movable member configured to be movable relative to the first movable member. The changing structure is configured to change an amount of movement of the first movable member relative to the base member in accordance with movement of the second movable member relative to the first movable member. | 10-15-2015 |
20160082934 | WIRELESS TENSION ADJUSTING SYSTEM OF HAND PARKING BRAKE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A wireless tension adjusting system of a hand parking brake includes: a nut runner fastened to an that adjusts nut adjusting tension which is present in a parking brake cable, the nut runner being configured to apply rotational force to the adjusting nut; an external force measuring jig configured to measure external force of a parking brake lever caused by the rotational force applied to the adjusting nut from the nut runner; and a controlling unit configured to transmit an operation stop signal to the nut runner based on the external force which is measured by the external force measuring jig. | 03-24-2016 |
20160146315 | VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM BRAKE BIAS ADJUSTER HAVING A VISIBLE BRAKE BIAS RATIO INDICATOR AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RETROFITTING A VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM BRAKE BIAS ADJUSTMENT KNOB ASSEMBLY HAVING A VISIBLE BRAKE BIAS RATIO INDICATOR - A vehicle braking system bias adjuster which includes a brake bias adjustment knob assembly which enables the driver of the vehicle to quickly and easily set, adjust, and visually and quickly determine the relative front to rear (or right front to left front) brake bias or brake bias setting of the vehicle before and while driving the vehicle. The brake bias adjustment knob assembly visually indicates the exact amount of brake bias, or if there is no bias at all. The ratio is expressed in numbers to enable the driver to reset the brake bias to a known value of ratio as needed for track conditions and vehicle weight changes. The value in numbers is reproducible. The present disclosure also provides a method and apparatus for retrofitting an existing vehicle with a brake bias adjustment knob assembly which enables the driver of the vehicle to quickly and easily set, adjust, and visually determine the relative brake bias or brake bias setting (i.e., the ratio of front to rear brake biasing or the ratio of side to side brake biasing) of the vehicle before and while driving the vehicle. | 05-26-2016 |