Throttle control assembly with integrated safety switch
US8967117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20438
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A throttle control assembly includes a cable lever, a switch assembly, a throttle control device, and a switch engagement surface. The cable lever is adapted for coupling to a throttle cable and is configured, upon receipt of a drive torque, to rotate. The switch assembly is coupled to the cable lever and includes a switch that is movable between a first position and a second position. The throttle control device has the switch engagement surface formed on a portion of its inner surface. The switch engagement surface is configured, upon rotation of the throttle control device, to selectively move the switch between the first position and the second position and selectively rotate the switch assembly to thereby supply the drive torque to the cable lever.
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