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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 26, 2024
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2021
Applicant:
Zero Motorcycles, Inc., Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Inventors:
Brian J. Wismann, Felton, CA (US);
Stephanie Owyang, Redwood City, CA (US);
Will Brunner, Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Assignee:
ZERO MOTORCYCLES, INC., Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60Q 1/00 (2006.01); B62K 21/12 (2006.01); B62K 23/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B62K 23/04 (2013.01); B62K 21/12 (2013.01); B62K 2204/00 (2013.01);
Abstract
A vehicle having an electric drivetrain, e.g., an electric motorcycle, includes a handlebar and switchgear(s) mounted on the handlebar. Vibration generation device(s) are provided in the switchgear(s) and transmit vibrations to the handlebar via the switchgear. The vibrations may be sensed by the driver or operator of the vehicle and provide to the driver or operator of the vehicle feedback or other information relating to the vehicle or its operation.