Foot throttle for all-terrain vehicles

US6651524B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Fred Dawson · Reno, US
• Lee Wilson · Insch, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 27, 2001
• Grant date: Nov 25, 2003
• Expiry date: Nov 27, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T74/20534
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A foot operated throttle for all-terrain vehicles having an engine for propelling the vehicle, two handlebars for steering the vehicle, and a throttle lever connected to one of said two handlebars for controlling the speed of the engine, the foot operated throttle including a foot pedal assembly connected to an all-terrain vehicle for selective actuation by a foot of an operator of an all-terrain vehicle, and a cable assembly connected to the foot pedal assembly and to a throttle lever mounted on a handle bar of the all-terrain vehicle for movement of the throttle lever.