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Switch arrangement for motorcycles
Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
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Filing: 1982-08-17
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Granted: 1984-06-19
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Expires: 2002-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A switch arrangement for motorcycles includes a first rocker type switch which is located on a handlebar near a handlebar grip and has an actuating rocker which is adjustable in several working positions in a plane which is normal to the handlebar, as well as two single action switches, each of which has a single working position and also has a rocker type switch part. To significantly improve ergonomy, the single-action switches are arranged at least approximately in an adjustment plane of the first rocker type switch the are also adjustable in this plane. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the three switches are located within a 90° sector.
Inventors
- 👤 Ekkehard Rohl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:30
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K11/00; B62K11/14; B62K23/00; B62K23/02; H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H9/06; H01H2009/068; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20822
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A switch arrangement of motorcycles, comprising a rocker-type switch which is located on a handlebar near a handlebar grip and includes an actuating rocker, said actuating rocker being adjustable into several operating positions within an adjustment plane substantially normal to the handlebar, and two single-action switches, each of said single-action switches having a switching member and one operating position, and said single-action switches being located at least approximately in the adjustment plane of said rocker-type switch and being adjustable also substantially in said adjustment plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A switch arrangement of motorcycles, comprising a rocker-type switch which is located on a handlebar near a handlebar grip and includes an actuating rocker, said actuating rocker being adjustable into several operating positions within an adjustment plane substantially normal to the handlebar, and two single-action switches, each of said single-action switches having a switching member and one operating position, and said single-action switches being located at least approximately in the adjustment plane of said rocker-type switch and being adjustable also substantially in said adjustment plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
A switch arrangement in accordance with claim 1, wherein the single working position switches as well as the rocker-type switch are located relative to the handlebar within a sector of approximately 90°, the single-action switches and the rocker-type switch being located one behind the other in a circumferential direction, the distance between any two directly adjacent switches being substantially equal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A switch arrangement in accordance with claim 1 or 2, wherein the single-action switches are disposed adjacent to one another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A switch arrangement in accordance with claim 1 or 2, wherein the single-action switches are also rocker-type switches.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A switch arrangement in accordance with claim 3, wherein the single-action switches are also rocker-type switches.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A switch arrangement in accordance with claim 5, wherein the single-action switches constructed as rocker-type switches have actuating rockers whose actuating surfaces subtend an angle of approximately 90°.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A switch arrangement in accordance with claim 6, wherein said first-mentioned rocker-type switch includes an actuating rocker having two actuating surfaces, and wherein the actuating surfaces of said two single-action switches are substantially parallel to a respective actuating surface of the first-mentioned rocker-type switch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A switch arrangement in accordance with claim 7, wherein one of said single-action switches is a pushbutton rocker-type switch operable to turn on turn indicator lights when pressed once and to turn off said turn indicator lights when pressed a second time.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
A switch arrangement in accordance with claim 6, wherein one of said single-action switches is a pushbutton rocker-type switch operable to turn on turn indicator lights when pressed once and to turn off said turn indicator lights when pressed a second time.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
A switch arrangement in accordance with claim 5, wherein one of said single-action switches is a pushbutton rocker-type switch operable to turn on turn indicator lights when pressed once and to turn off said turn indicator lights when pressed a second time.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
59 words
A switch arrangement in accordance with claim 1 or 2, the one of the single-action switches which is positioned between the other single-action switch and the first-mentioned rocker-type switch is operable substantially in a radial direction with respect to said handlebar and the other single-action switch and the first-mentioned rocker-type switch are operable substantially circumferentially relative to the handlebar.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-06-19 | 1987-12-19 | 1988-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-19 | 1991-12-19 | 1992-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-19 | 1995-12-19 | 1996-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |