Patent ID: 7243573
Filing Date: 2007-07-17
Classification: B62K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A folding handlebar comprising: two grip ends, each of which includes an inside end; and a clamp positioned about the perimeter of the inside ends of the grip ends and which can be tightened to lock each grip end in a riding position and can be tightened to lock each grip in a folded position and which can be loosened to permit movement of each grip end between the riding position and the folded position; wherein the clamp includes a hinge; further wherein the hinge connects two parts of the clamp that can rotate relative to one another about the hinge; further wherein tightening of the clamp rotates the two parts in a first direction relative to one another; and further wherein loosening of the clamp rotates the two parts in a second, opposite direction relative to one another.