System and method for integrated footboard and brake actuation member
OwnerPaul R. Whitlock, Robert W. Cowdeninventors
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Abstract
A brake actuation assembly for a motorcycle comprising a footboard with an integrated brake system is provided herein. The present system provides a footboard, that when pivoted around a pivot point, actuates the internal brake mechanism. A rider is able to apply the brakes in a more comfortable and efficient manner with the pivoting footboard assembly than with the traditional lever arm of a motorcycle. A pivot pin configured to support the extra weight and potential torques is provided that replaces the existing brake pin. Additionally, a novel brake actuator member provides compatibility with the pivoting footboard and traditional brake mechanisms of motorcycles.
Claims20
A mechanical actuation assembly comprising
- a footboard;
- and
- an actuation member;
- wherein said footboard and said actuation member are pivotally coupled.
A brake actuation assembly comprising;
- a footboard;
- a brake actuation member;
- and
- a pivot pin;
- wherein said footboard is pivotally coupled to said brake actuation member.
A footboard and brake combination apparatus configured to replace both the footrest and lever brake assembly of a motorcycle comprising:
- a brake actuator;
- a pivot cylinder;
- a footboard support member;
- and
- a pivot pin;
- wherein said footboard support member is pivotally connected to said pivot cylinder.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.