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Operating element

US7980155B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2006
Grant dateJul 19, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2028
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An operating element for a vehicle steerable with a handlebar, in particular a motorcycle, having an operating ring in the area of a handle of the handlebar. The operating ring can be adjusted in multiple degrees of freedom, i.e., it can be rotated, shifted and depressed. Therefore, it can be used multifunctionally for triggering various functions in the vehicle.

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