Patent ID: 7395909
Filing Date: 2008-07-08
Classification: B60T,B60W,B60Y,B62K,B62L,G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A dual function handlebar mounted actuator comprising means for operating a brake function and means for operating a clutch function, a single hand operated lever for contact by a user, the lever being arranged to separately activate at least one of said brake function operating means and said clutch function operating means, wherein said brake function operating means and said clutch function operating means are linked so that a combined brake and clutch function can be activated, wherein the lever is arranged so that movement in a first direction activates said clutch function operating means and further movement of the lever in the first direction to an activation point activates said brake function operating means, and wherein activation of the lever in a second direction activates said brake function and continued activation of the lever in said second direction activates said clutch function.