Patent ID: 7540216
Filing Date: 2009-06-02
Classification: B62M,H01H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A handlebar mounted bicycle control system comprising: a support body adapted for mounting on a bicycle handlebar and defining an interior space having exterior walls extending outwardly from the handlebar; a brake lever rotatably connected to the support body for rotation through a path of motion; first and second electrical switches located in the support body fixed with respect to the lever when the brake lever rotates through the path of motion; an electrical motor for controlling a gear change in communication with the first and second electrical switches and being operatively associated with a bicycle derailleur, wherein the electrical motor increases a gear ratio when one of the first and second electrical switches is activated and decreases the gear ratio when another one of the first and second electrical switches is activated; a control lever mounted for rotation about a pin located in the support body and positioned such that when the control lever rotates, the control lever contacts and activates the first electrical switch; and a button disposed on the support body for activating the second electrical switch.