Dual rate dual direction spring system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9180843
APP PUB NO 20150128746A1
SERIAL NO

14078100

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Various embodiments may provide a convenient mechanism and system for users of vehicles that include handbrakes to operate reverse lockout deactivation mechanisms in connection with the handbrake. For example, saddle-type vehicles such as an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), snowmobile, motorcycle, or the like may benefit from certain embodiments. For example, the system that combines brake, reverse lockout deactivation, and parking brake mechanisms may benefit from a dual rate, dual direction spring system. An apparatus can include a first lever configured to pivot about a first axis. The apparatus can also include a second lever mounted with the first lever and configured further to pivot about a second axis offset from the first axis. The second lever can be configured to be biased to a first position by a first spring and a second spring.

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HONDA MOTOR CO LTDMINATO-KU TOKYO 107-8556

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bowers, Lee N Springfiled, US 30 354
Heit, Casey Marysville, US 12 81

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