Throttle control module and vehicle
US10029567B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G5/05
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle has a frame, and an engine and a steering assembly including a handlebar 5 connected to the frame. The laterally extending handlebar defines a handlebar axis. A throttle body, in fluid communication with the engine, has a throttle valve having open and closed positions for controlling fluid flow to the engine. A throttle control module, controlling the position of the throttle valve, comprises a housing rotatably connected to the handlebar and a lever operatively connected to the throttle valve to control its position. The lever extends 10 laterally from the housing and connects pivotably thereto. The pivot axis is perpendicular to the handlebar axis and spaced from the handlebar. The lever pivots between an idle and drive position.
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