MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR WITH SHOCK ABSORBER

摘要

A handlebar assembly including a pair of handgrip portions extending outwardly from a mounting portion and configured for generally vertical, arcuate movement relative to the mounting portion. One or more shock absorbing arrangements may be provided to produce a force tending to resist downward movement of the handgrip portions. Desirably, the handgrip portions are adjustable in height relative to the mounting portion.

主权项

1. A vehicle steering control assembly, comprising:
a mounting portion that is connectable to a steering system of a vehicle and is rotatable about a steering axis to permit steering of the vehicle; a first pivot assembly supported by said mounting portion and comprising a first support shaft defining a first pivot axis that is generally perpendicular to said steering axis; a second pivot assembly supported by said mounting portion and comprising a second support shaft defining a second pivot axis that is generally perpendicular to said steering axis; a first handgrip portion supported on said first pivot assembly and spaced outwardly from said mounting portion, said first handgrip portion substantially constrained to arcuate movement relative to said mounting portion about said first pivot axis; a second handgrip portion supported on said second pivot assembly and spaced outwardly from said mounting portion, said second handgrip portion substantially constrained to arcuate movement relative to said mounting portion about said second pivot axis; a first shock absorber configured to provide a force resisting movement of said first pivot assembly about said first pivot axis by compressing in response to movement of said first pivot assembly; a second shock absorber configured to provide a force resisting movement of said second pivot assembly about said second pivot axis by compressing in response to movement of said second pivot assembly; a first stop configured to define a relaxed position of said first pivot assembly; and a second stop configured to define a relaxed position of said second pivot assembly.