JP-2026076284-A - Vehicle handgrip assembly

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a motorcycle handgrip assembly that does not use adhesive and a method for assembling the same. [Solution] This disclosure relates to the structure of a handgrip 100 and a method for assembling it to a handlebar 30. In one disclosed embodiment, the handgrip 100 comprises a base configured to receive a clamp and a guard configured to protect the clamp. Furthermore, the handgrip 100 comprises an overmolded grip configured to conceal the clamp and guard and to receive the hand of an operator or user. The clamp engages with the handlebar 30 and acts as a coupling mechanism so that the handgrip 100 can be removed more easily from the handlebar 30. In particular, this disclosure solves problems related to manufacturing and assembly. [Selection Diagram] Figure 1

Inventors

• ライリー， ニコール エー．
• クグラー， ジャレッド
• ミシェルズ， サミュエル ジェー．

Assignees

• インディアン・モーターサイクル・インターナショナル・エルエルシー

Dates

Publication Date

20260511

Application Date

20260205

Priority Date

20210929

Claims (18)

1. In a vehicle steering assembly, A handlebar operably coupled to at least one ground engagement member and for steering at least one ground engagement member, A handgrip operably attached to the handlebars, The handle grip is equipped with, Clamp and, A base configured to receive the clamp, wherein the clamp is configured to engage with the handlebar, An external part configured to cover a portion of the substrate, A steering assembly equipped with the following features.
2. The steering assembly according to claim 1, wherein the clamp includes a hole configured to receive a screw.
3. The steering assembly according to claim 2, wherein the outer portion conceals a portion of the clamp.
4. The steering assembly according to claim 3, wherein the external portion includes a hole configured to receive the screw.
5. The steering assembly according to claim 4, wherein the base comprises a plurality of channels configured to receive a plurality of ribs on the external portion.
6. The steering assembly according to claim 1, wherein the clamp is positioned adjacent to the inner end of the handlebar.
7. This is a method for assembling a handgrip. The steps include providing a roughly cylindrical base, The steps include providing a clamp configured to engage with a portion of the base, The steps include forming the outer portion above the base and clamp, Methods that include...
8. A method for assembling the handgrip described in claim 7, The steps include providing a fastener operably coupled to the clamp and the handlebar, The steps include positioning the hand grip on the handlebar, The steps include fastening the fastener to the clamp, The steps include engaging the clamp with the handlebar, Methods that include...
9. A method for assembling the handgrip described in claim 8, The steps include providing a plurality of channels to the substrate, The steps include providing a plurality of protrusions on the inside of the aforementioned external portion, The steps include positioning the plurality of protrusions within the plurality of channels, Methods that include...
10. A method for assembling the handgrip described in claim 8, A method in which the aforementioned outer portion conceals the clamp.
11. A method for assembling the handgrip described in claim 8, The steps include providing an external part that is configured with holes, The step of inserting the fastener through the hole, Methods that include...
12. A handgrip assembly, A base structured in a roughly cylindrical shape, A clamp configured to engage with the end portion of the base, A fastener connected to the clamp and configured to move the clamp from an engaged position to an unengaged position, A handgrip assembly equipped with the following features.
13. The handgrip assembly according to claim 12, further comprising an overmolded grip configured to connect with the base body.
14. The handgrip assembly according to claim 13, wherein the overmolded grip is configured to conceal a portion of the clamp.
15. The handgrip assembly according to claim 14, wherein the outer portion of the overmolding has a corrugated surface.
16. The handgrip assembly according to claim 14, wherein the guard is positioned between the clamp and the overmolding.
17. The handgrip assembly according to claim 12, wherein the base comprises a plurality of channels configured to receive a plurality of ribs on the external portion.
18. The handgrip assembly according to claim 12, wherein the base body has openings configured to receive a plurality of wires.

Description

[Related Applications] [0001] This application relates to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/249782, filed on 29 September 2022, the entire disclosure of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference. [Areas of Disclosure] [0002] This disclosure relates to a vehicle handgrip assembly, more particularly to an adhesive-free handgrip assembly and a method for assembling the same. [Background of Disclosure] [0003] Handgrips are generally used to enhance a user's ability to grip vehicle components. These components are typically bars or handles extending from assemblies designed to move, and sometimes acting as anchors. Generally, the prior art includes handgrip assemblies that require adhesive to bond the base to a base bar or component. Therefore, conventional designs are difficult to replace, and removing the handgrip from the base bar or component may require destroying the handgrip itself. The embodiments disclosed below aim to improve upon some of these problems. Summary of Disclosure [0004] In one embodiment, the steering assembly of a vehicle comprises a handlebar operably coupled to at least one ground engagement member, and the steering assembly is configured to steer the at least one ground engagement member. The steering assembly further comprises a handgrip operably coupled to the handlebar. The handgrip comprises a clamp and a base configured to receive the clamp, the clamp being configured to engage with the handlebar. The handgrip further comprises an outer portion configured to cover a portion of the base. [0005] In another embodiment, a method for assembling a handgrip includes the step of providing a base having a substantially cylindrical shape. The method for assembling a handgrip further includes a clamp that engages with a portion of the base, and further includes the step of forming an outer portion above the base and the clamp. [0006] In yet another embodiment, the handgrip assembly comprises a substantially cylindrical base and a clamp configured to engage with the end portion of the base. The handgrip further constitutes a fastener coupled to the clamp, the fastener configured to move the clamp from an engaged position to a disengaged position. Figure 1 is a perspective view of the vehicle of this disclosure, looking to the right rear.Figure 2 is a perspective view of the vehicle shown in Figure 1, looking to the right rear outside the steering input area (e.g., the handlebars).Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the handlebar handgrip in Figure 2, along line 3-3 in Figure 2.Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the handgrip shown in Figure 2, taken along line 4-4 in Figure 2.Figure 5A is a perspective view of the pre-assembled clamp with the base of the handgrip shown in Figure 2.Figure 5B is a perspective view of the clamp assembly with the base of the handgrip shown in Figure 5A.Figure 5C is a perspective view of the handgrip base and clamp installed or the final assembly shown in Figure 5B.Figure 6 is a perspective view of the partially installed handgrip guard shown in Figure 3.Figure 7 is a perspective view of the assembly with the clamp from Figure 5C installed, including the handgrip guard from Figure 2.Figure 8 is an exploded view of the handgrip shown in Figure 2.Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the left handgrip of the handlebar in Figure 2, taken along line 3-3 in Figure 2.Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the handgrip in Figure 9, taken along line 4-4 in Figure 2.Figure 11 is a perspective view of the guard assembly of the alternative handgrip of the present disclosure, which is in an uninstalled state.Figure 12 is a perspective view of the guard assembly shown in Figure 11 in its installed state.Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of the joint between the guard assembly shown in Figure 11 and the base of the replacement guard assembly. Detailed description of the drawing [0022] For the purpose of facilitating understanding of the principles of this disclosure, embodiments shown in the drawings described below will be referenced. The embodiments disclosed below are not intended to be exhaustive, nor are they intended to limit this disclosure to the exact forms disclosed in the detailed description below. Rather, embodiments are selected and described so that those skilled in the art can utilize the teachings. Therefore, no limitation of the scope of this disclosure is intended. Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts through some of the drawings. [0023] The terms “joined,” “joined,” “coupler,” and their variations are used to include both arrangements in which two or more components are in direct physical contact with each other, and arrangements in which two or more components are not in direct contact with each other (for example, the components are “joined” through at least a third component, but still cooperate or interact with each other). [0024] In some instances, numer