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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 04, 2008
James C. Hazlett, Delevan, WI (US);
Richard W. Fitzgerald, Franklin, WI (US);
Manuel Anaya Perea, Chihuahua, MX;
James C. Hazlett, Delevan, WI (US);
Richard W. Fitzgerald, Franklin, WI (US);
Manuel Anaya Perea, Chihuahua, MX;
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Abstract
Heated hand grips for motorcycles or other applications, such as snowmobiles, are disclosed. The hand grips enable better control and comfort for the user. The hand grips described herein have a better design for mounting on the handle bars, allowing for a better seal against ingress of moisture and for sturdier mounting of the control circuitry. The control circuitry itself is simplified, and the control knob has built-in detents for more tactile feedback to the user. The heated elements themselves include a temperature sensor for simplified wiring and immediate feedback.