Throttle control apparatus for a saddle-type vehicle, and vehicle including same

摘要

A throttle control apparatus is configured to be capable of easy assembly. The throttle control apparatus also includes a rotor and an intermediate casing, which surrounds a portion of the rotor. The intermediate casing also houses a position sensor for detecting a rotational angle of the rotor. The rotor and the intermediate casing are both encased in an outer housing, which is configured and adapted to be mounted on a motorcycle handlebar. A return spring, for returning the rotor to an original position, has one end engaged with a first retaining pin on the rotor, and the other end of the return spring is engaged with a second retaining pin on the intermediate casing.

主权项

1. A throttle control apparatus which is configured to be mounted on a handlebar of a vehicle, the throttle control apparatus comprising:
a rotor which is pivotally movable by a user via rotation of a throttle grip, said rotor including an engaging member, and said rotor and said throttle grip each having an engaging portion formed thereon; an intermediate case which surrounds a portion of the rotor, wherein the intermediate case is adapted to be non-rotatably affixed to the handlebar in an installed position of the apparatus; an outer housing which houses the rotor and the intermediate case therein, and is adapted to be mounted on the handlebar; a position sensor disposed in the intermediate case for detecting a rotational angle of the rotor; and a return spring for returning the rotor to an original position after rotation thereof; wherein the return spring has a first end operatively connected to the rotor and engaged with the engaging member of the rotor, and a second end operatively connected to the intermediate case; and the engaging portions on the throttle grip and rotor are engaged with each other in a manner such that a gap is formed there between.