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Cruise control apparatus for hand grip throttle control

  • US 3,982,446 A
  • Filed: 05/30/1975
  • Issued: 09/28/1976
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/30/1975
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Cruise control apparatus for a hand grip throttle mechanism rotatably mounted on a handlebar comprising:

  • an annular collar positioned on the outer periphery of the hand grip for rotation therewith, said collar having a gripping surface formed around the outer periphery thereof; and

    holding means non-rotatably mounted on the handlebar for engaging and selectively holding the gripping surface and hand grip at any desired throttle setting, said holding means including non-rotatable retaining means encircling the handlebar in position for engagement with the gripping surface, the retaining means being movable between a released position, wherein the collar is freely rotatable with respect to the retaining means, and an actuated position, wherein the retaining means is clamped on the gripping surface so as to hold the hand grip at a given throttle setting, said holding means further comprising manual actuation means for selectively moving the retaining means between its released and actuated positions.

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