Patent ID: 7264099
Filing Date: 2007-09-04
Classification: B62K,B62M,F16D,F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A foot-operated gearshift/hand-operated clutch release unit for a motorcycle comprising: a pedal pivotal about a pedal axis between a rest and loaded position in response to an external pressure; a cam sub-assembly coupled to the pedal and selectively pivotal about the axis to a plurality of angular positions each corresponding to a respective speed-ratio position of a transmission, comprising: a motion-translating link located between the pedal and the cam sub-assembly and configured to displace and retain the cam-subassembly in a respective one of the angular positions while allowing the pedal to return to the rest position thereof; and a stationary detent plate mounted to a frame of the motorcycle and juxtaposed with an inner side of the cam plate of the cam subassembly.