Transmission control apparatus for saddle-ride type vehicle
US8327970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20085
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In certain embodiments, a vehicle includes a vehicle body frame including a main frame extending rearward from a head pipe, and a pivot frame extending downward from a rear portion of the main frame. An engine is supported by the vehicle body frame. A shift pedal is provided, with which a driver performs a gear-shifting operation. A base part is provided, to which a detector and a moveable part are attached. The detector is configured to detect the gear-shifting operation, and the moveable part is configured such that an operation thereof is detected by the detector. A link is provided, which links the shift pedal and the moveable part to each other. The base part is detachably provided to the engine, and the base part and the moveable part are configured, in a plan view, inward of an outer side surface of the main frame in a vehicle width direction.
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