Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlled elements
Patent
1985-03-07
1987-01-06
Makay, Albert J.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlled elements
744785, 74512, 745625, 180293, 180294, B60K 2300
Patent
active
046337270
ABSTRACT:
An auxiliary foot actuated gearshift for a motorcycle is disclosed wherein an independent pivot shaft is established at the near midpoint location of the auxiliary gearshift lever in such a manner so that downward pressure on the auxiliary gearshift at the pedal (outboard) end causes an upward pressure on the opposite (inboard) end which rests against the under side of the existing gearshift lever. This action pushes the existing gearshift up and allows the operator to shift from the low range of gears to the high range of gears by applying downward pressure on the auxiliary gearshift. Since the original existing gearshift has not been altered by the installation of the auxiliary gearshift, shifting from the high range of gears to the low range of gears is accomplished by downward pressure on the original existing gearshift. All shifting therefore can be accomplished by downward pressure on either the existing or the auxiliary gearshift.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3207276 (1965-02-01), David et al.
patent: 3919896 (1975-11-01), Foster
patent: 4061051 (1977-12-01), Grandis
patent: 4093264 (1978-06-01), Ishihara et al.
patent: 4312246 (1982-01-01), Barresi
Makay Albert J.
Warner Steven E.
LandOfFree
Motorcycle auxiliary gearshift does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Motorcycle auxiliary gearshift, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Motorcycle auxiliary gearshift will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-675577