Handlebar assembly having a dual-purpose actuator and vehicle including same
US8490998B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K23/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A handlebar assembly includes a handlebar, a parking brake actuator, and a dual-purpose actuator. The parking brake actuator is pivotally coupled to the handlebar and is pivotable between an activated position and a deactivated position to facilitate selective activation of a vehicular parking brake. The dual-purpose actuator is movably coupled with the parking brake actuator and movable together with the parking brake actuator to facilitate enablement of a reverse gear of a vehicle.
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