Christine D Raymo

US Patent:

6588297, Jul 8, 2003

Filed:

Mar 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/526659

Inventors:

Frederick K. W. Day - Chicago IL
Todd J. Darland - Chicago IL
Charles M. Goldman - Chicago IL
Christine Raymo - Chicago IL

Assignee:

SRAM Corporation - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B62K 2112

US Classification:

745518, D12114, 340432

Abstract:

An integral rider control device coupled to a handlebar steered vehicle includes an elongate integral support structure having receptacles and non-cylindrical mounting surfaces, and a central region of the structure configured to pivotally couple to the vehicle. Each receptacle is configured to integrally receive at least one accessory, control or display. The mounting surfaces are configured for the integral attachment of the accessories, controls and displays. The device can include upper and lower elongate spars. An integrated rider control system includes an elongate stem, the structure pivotally coupled to the stem, and two mandrels outwardly projecting from left and right ends of the structure. A cushionable cover connected to the structure. A rider control device includes an elongate member having at least two gripping surfaces and an elongate open recess defined into the member and configured to receive one of integrally attached accessories, controls and displays.