The invention generally relates to the area of control device disposed on handlebar of motor vehicle such as a two-wheeled vehicle or a three-wheeled vehicle or an all terrain vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
In general, two-wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, scooties or three-wheeled vehicles such as auto-rickshaws or all terrain vehicles have handlebars that are equipped with control mechanism. Generally, the control mechanism comprises a throttle grip rotatably mounted on the handlebar and a switch console mounted on the handlebar.
Attempts have been made in the past to detect an angular rotation of the throttle grip. This functionality (detecting the angular rotation of the throttle grip) is generally realized by providing sensing devices. Reference in this regard may be drawn to U.S. 7287512, EP 2192037, and U.S. 8291887.
Attempts have been made in the past to heat-up or to cool the throttle grips so that comfort of the rider can be increased. The functionality (heating or cooling the throttle grips) is generally attained by including certain types of electrical heating or cooling devices. Reference in this regard may be made to U.S. 5834734, U.S. 5613407, and U.S. 6114668.
Attempts have been made in the past to illuminate the handlebar for purposes such as increasing visibility, displaying brands, increasing rider safety etc. This functionality is generally attained by providing illumination devices at the end of the handlebar and reference in this regard may be made to U.S. 4779169, U.S. 7891849, and U.S.20160083033.
Thus, all these prior attempts have been directed towards adding one functionality at a time to the control mechanism disposed on the handlebar. It has been observed that prior art attempts to include devices to attain any one of the aforesaid functionality adversely impacts the control mechanism in terms of size, complexity of construction and cost. Thus, there has been no attempt to provide a control mechanism disposed on the handlebar which includes devices therein which allow for realization of multiple functionalities and has feasibility to include future functionalities.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified format that are further described in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is neither

intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention, and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.
In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, there is provided a control mechanism disposed on a first end of a handlebar of a motor vehicle. The control mechanism comprises a throttle grip rotatably mounted on the handlebar. The throttle grip defines a first end proximate to the first end of the handlebar and a second end opposing the first end. The control mechanism further comprises a switch console mounted on the handlebar. The switch console receives the second end of the throttle grip. The throttle grip proximate to the second end includes a set of moving terminals. The set of moving terminals is coupled to at least one electrical load disposed on the handlebar and/or the throttle grip. The throttle grip includes a first part of a throttle position detection mechanism. In an embodiment, a remaining part of a throttle position detection mechanism is disposed on at least one of the switch console or the handlebar. The control mechanism further comprises a set of fixed terminals which is continuously in touch with the set of moving terminals. The set of fixed terminals is disposed on at least one of the switch console or the handlebar.
To further clarify the advantages and features of the invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be appreciated that these drawings depict only some typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES:
In order that the invention may be readily understood and put into practical effect, reference will now be made to exemplary embodiments as illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views. The figures together with a detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate the embodiments and explain various principles and advantages, in accordance with the present invention where:
Figure 1 illustrates a schematic view of a handlebar of a vehicle having the control system in accordance with the teachings of the invention;

Figure 2 illustrates a semi-transparent view of control system in accordance with an
embodiment of the invention;
Figure 3 illustrates a sectional view of a control system in accordance with an embodiment
of the invention;
Figure 4 illustrates a sectional view of a control system in accordance with an alternative
embodiment of the invention;
Figure 5 illustrates a sectional view of a control system in accordance with an alternative
embodiment of the invention;
Figure 6(a) illustrates a sectional view of the control system in an initial state (or otherwise
non-actuated state), the sectional view being taken along line 6-6' shown in Figure 5 in
accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 6(b) illustrates a sectional view of the control system in a rotated state (or otherwise
an actuated state), the sectional view being taken along line 6-6' shown in Figure 5 in
accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 7 illustrates a sectional view of a control system in accordance with an alternative
embodiment of the invention;
Figure 8(a) illustrates a sectional view of the control system in an initial state (or otherwise
non-actuated state), the sectional view being taken along line 8-8' shown in Figure 7 in
accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 8(b) illustrates a sectional view of the control system in a rotated state (or otherwise
an actuated state), the sectional view being taken along line 8-8' shown in Figure 7 in
accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 9 illustrates a sectional view of a control system in accordance with yet another
alternative embodiment of the invention;
Figure 10 illustrates a sectional view of a control system in accordance with still another
alternative embodiment of the invention;
Figure 11 illustrates the electrical path provided in the control system shown in Figure 3 in
accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 12 illustrates the electrical path provided in the control system shown in Figure 4 in
accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 13 illustrates provisioning of the throttle position detection mechanism in the control
system shown in Figure 3 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 14 illustrates provisioning of the throttle position detection mechanism in the control
system shown in Figure 4 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

Figure 15 illustrates provisioning of the throttle position detection mechanism in the control
system shown in Figure 3 in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the invention;
Figure 16 illustrates provisioning of the throttle position detection mechanism in the control
system shown in Figure 4 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 17 illustrates construction of the throttle grip in accordance with an embodiment of
the invention;
Figure 18 illustrates construction of the throttle grip in accordance with an embodiment of
the invention showing the first holder structure accommodating first part of the throttle
position detection mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 19 illustrates cross-sectional view of the control system comprising the throttle grip
shown in Figure 18 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 20 illustrates construction of the throttle grip in accordance with an embodiment of
the invention showing the first holder structure accommodating first part of the throttle
position detection mechanism and a curved wall accommodating the set of moving contact
terminals in the form of conductive tracks in accordance with an embodiment of the
invention;
Figure 21 illustrates cross-sectional view of the control system comprising the throttle grip
shown in Figure 20 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 22(a) illustrates a sectional view of the control system in an initial state (or otherwise
non-actuated state), the sectional view being taken along line 9-9' shown in Figure 21 in
accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 22(b) illustrates a sectional view of the control system in a rotated state (or otherwise
an actuated state), the sectional view being taken along line 9-9' shown in Figure 21 in
accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 23 illustrates an exploded view of the control system in accordance with an
embodiment of the invention;
Figure 24 illustrates a close-up view of tube member forming part of the throttle grip in
accordance with a first embodiment of the invention; and
Figure 25 illustrates a close-up view of tube member forming part of the throttle grip in
accordance with an alternative embodiment of the invention.
Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the flow charts illustrate the method in terms of the most prominent steps involved to help to improve

understanding of aspects of the present invention. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated device, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
Reference throughout this specification to "an aspect", "another aspect" or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.
The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a device that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. The device, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Now referring to Figure 1, there is illustrated a control mechanism (10) that may be disposed at about a first end (14) of a handlebar (12) of a motor vehicle (not shown). The control mechanism (10) comprises a throttle grip (16) rotatably mounted on the handlebar (12). The throttle grip (16) defines a first end (18) and a second end (20) opposing the first end (18). The first end (18) of the throttle grip (16) is located proximate to the first end (14) of the handlebar (12). The control mechanism further comprises a switch console (22) mounted on the handlebar (12). The switch console (22) receives the second end (20) of the throttle grip (16).
Now referring to Figure 2, which is a semi-transparent view, the throttle grip (16) proximate to the second end (20) includes a set of moving terminals (24). The set of moving terminals (24) is coupled to at least one electrical load (32) disposed on the handlebar (12) and/or the throttle grip (16). The throttle grip (16) includes a first part (26) of a throttle position detection mechanism. In an embodiment, a remaining part (26) of a throttle position detection mechanism is disposed on at least one of the switch console (22) or the handlebar (12). The control mechanism (10) further comprises a set of fixed terminals (30) which is continuously in touch with the set of moving terminals (24). The set of fixed terminals (30) is disposed on at least one of the switch console (22) or the handlebar (12).
Now referring to Figure 3, there is illustrated a sectional view of the control system (10) in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. As can be seen, in this embodiment, the set of fixed terminals (30) is disposed on an inner surface (34) of the switch console (22). On the other hand, the set of moving terminals (24) is disposed on an outer surface (36) of the throttle grip (16) proximate to the second end (20).

Now referring to Figure 4, there is illustrated a sectional view of the control system (10) in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the invention. As can be seen, in this embodiment, the set of fixed terminals (30) is disposed on an outer surface (38) of the handlebar (12). On the other hand, the set of moving terminals (24) is disposed on an inner surface (40) of the throttle grip (16) proximate to the second end (20).
Since, the throttle grip is rotatably mounted on the handlebar while the switch console is fixedly mounted on the handlebar, the throttle grip generally exhibits rotational motion with respect to switch console as well as the handlebar. Under these conditions, a suitable mechanism has to be developed to ensure un-interrupted supply of electrical power to the load disposed on the throttle grip or the first end of the handlebar.
To attain the aforesaid objective, the invention proposes to provide one of the fixed terminals (30) or the moving contact terminals (24) in the form of conductive tracks and provide the other one in the form of plate / stud / butt / point contacts. Some non-limiting exemplifications of this aspect of the invention, are shown in Figure 5, Figure 6, Figure 7 and Figure 8.
In one non-limiting exemplification which is illustrated in Figure 5, the fixed terminals (30) are provided in the form of conductive tracks on the inner surface (34) of the switch console (22) and the moving contact terminals (24) are disposed on the outer surface (36) of the throttle grip (16) proximate to the second end (20). The moving contact terminals (24) can be in the form of plate / stud / butt / point contacts. To understand the working of this embodiment, attention is drawn to Figure 6(a) and Figure 6(b), which is a sectional view taken along line 6-6' shown in Figure 5. It can be seen from Figure 6(a) that in a non-actuated state, the moving contact terminals (24), in the form of plate, disposed on the outer surface (36) of the throttle grip (16) contacts the fixed contact terminals (30), which is in the form of conductive track on the inner surface (34) of the switch console (30). In case the throttle grip is actuated (i.e. rotated in the counter-clock direction), it can be seen from Figure 6(b) that even in the actuated state, the moving contact terminals (24) are in contact with the conductive track (30) on the inner surface (34) of the switch console (30). Thus, the aforesaid construction ensures that the set of fixed terminals (30) is continuously in touch with the set of moving terminals (24) and hence, un-interrupted electrical power is provided to the loads disposed on the throttle grip or the first end of the handlebar.

In another non-limiting exemplification which is illustrated in Figure 7, the fixed terminals (30) are provided in the form of plate / stud / butt / point contacts on the inner surface (34) of the switch console (22) and the moving contact terminals (24) are disposed on the outer surface (36) of the throttle grip (16) proximate to the second end (20). The moving contact terminals (24) are in the form of conductive tracks. To understand the working of this embodiment, attention is drawn to Figure 8(a) and Figure 8(b), which is a sectional view taken along line 8-8' shown in Figure 7. It can be seen from Figure 8(a) that in a non-actuated state, the moving contact terminals (24), in the form of conductive tracks, disposed on the outer surface (36) of the throttle grip (16) contacts the fixed contact terminals (30), which is on the inner surface (34) of the switch console (30). In case the throttle grip is actuated (i.e. rotated in the counter-clock direction), it can be seen from Figure 8(b) that even in the actuated state, the fixed contact terminals (30) are in contact with the conductive track (24) on the outer surface (36) of the throttle grip (16). Thus, the aforesaid construction ensures that the set of fixed terminals (30) is continuously in touch with the set of moving terminals (24) and hence, un-interrupted electrical power is provided to the loads disposed on the throttle grip or the first end of the handlebar.
In one non-limiting exemplification which is illustrated in Figure 9, the fixed terminals (30) are provided in the form of plate / stud / butt / point contacts on the outer surface (38) of the handlebar (16) and the moving contact terminals (24) are disposed on the inner surface (40) of the throttle grip (16) proximate to the second end (20). The moving contact terminals (24) are in the form of conductive tracks.
In another non-limiting exemplification which is illustrated in Figure 10, the fixed terminals (30) are provided in the form of conductive tracks on the outer surface (38) of the handlebar (16) and the moving contact terminals (24) are disposed on the inner surface (40) of the throttle grip (16) proximate to the second end (20). The moving contact terminals (24) can be in the form of plate / stud / butt / point contacts.
It may be noted that the constructions shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10 also ensure that the set of fixed terminals (30) is continuously in touch with the set of moving terminals (24) and hence, un-interrupted electrical power is provided to the loads disposed on the throttle grip or the first end of the handlebar.

Now referring to Figure 11, there is illustrated a way of provisioning at least one electrical path (42) in the control system shown in Figure 3. On the other hand, Figure 12 illustrates a way of provisioning at least one electrical path (42) in the control system shown in Figure 4. In Figure 11 and Figure 12, it can be observed that the throttle grip (16) comprises at least one electrical path (42) provided between the set of moving terminals (24) and the at least one electrical load (32) disposed on the handlebar (12) and/or the throttle grip (16). In particular, the electrical path (42) is embedded within the throttle grip (16) so that it is not exposed.
Now referring to Figure 13, there is illustrated a first way of provisioning the throttle position detection mechanism in the control system shown in Figure 3. On the other hand, in Figure 14 the first way provisioning the throttle position detection mechanism is illustrated with respect to the control system shown in Figure 4. From Figure 13 and Figure 14, it can be observed that the first part (26) of the throttle position detection mechanism is disposed on an outer surface (36) of the throttle grip (16) proximate to the second end (20) and the remaining part (28) of the throttle position detection mechanism is disposed on an inner surface (34) of the switch console (22).
Now referring to Figure 15, there is illustrated a second way of provisioning the throttle position detection mechanism in the control system shown in Figure 3. On the other hand, in Figure 16 the second provisioning of the throttle position detection mechanism is illustrated with respect to the control system shown in Figure 4. From Figure 15 and Figure 16, it can be observed that the first part (26) of the throttle position detection mechanism is disposed on an inner surface (40) of the throttle grip (16) proximate to the second end (20) and the remaining part (28) of the throttle position detection mechanism is disposed on an outer surface (38) of the handlebar (12).
It may be noted that in Figure 13, Figure 14, Figure 15 and Figure 16, the first part (26) of the throttle position detection mechanism may be a magnetic material, especially a permanent magnet; while the second part (28) of the throttle position detection mechanism may be a magnet sensor, especially a hall-effect sensor. In an alternative embodiment, the second part (28) of the throttle position detection mechanism may be a magnetic material, especially a permanent magnet; while the first part (26) of the throttle position detection mechanism may be a magnet sensor, especially a hall-effect sensor.

Now referring to Figure 17, there is illustrated construction of the throttle grip in accordance with a non-limiting embodiment. The throttle grip (16) comprises a tube member (44) and a grip member (46) attached thereto. The grip member (46) extends towards the first end (18) from the tube member (44). In particular, the tube member (44) defines a cylindrical portion (48) for receiving the grip member (46) and a flange portion (50) extending from the cylindrical portion (48).
Now referring to Figure 18, in an embodiment of the invention, the flange portion (50) includes a first holder structure (52) extending therefrom in a direction opposite to the cylindrical portion (48), the first holder structure (52) being adapted to accommodate the first part (26) of the throttle position detection mechanism.
Now referring to Figure 19, there is illustrated a cross sectional view of the control mechanism comprising the throttle grip shown in Figure 18. It can be noticed that an inner surface (34) of the switch console (22) includes a second holder structure (54) for accommodating a remaining part (28) of the throttle position detection mechanism. The second holder structure (54) can be said to be facing the first holder structure (52) that accommodates the first part (26) of the throttle position detection mechanism.
Now referring to Figure 20, in an embodiment of the invention, the flange portion (50) formed on the throttle grip (16) includes a curved wall (56) extending therefrom in a direction opposite to the cylindrical portion (48). The curved wall (56) is adapted to accommodate the set of moving contact terminals (24) in the form of conductive tracks. Also, it can be seen that the flange portion (50) accommodates the first holder structure (52) which in turn accommodate the first part (26) of the throttle position detection mechanism.
Now referring to Figure 21, there is illustrated a cross sectional view of the control mechanism comprising the throttle grip shown in Figure 20. It can be noticed that the inner surface (34) of the switch console (22) includes the fixed terminals (30) which may be in the form of plate / stud / butt / point contacts while the curved wall (56) is adapted to accommodate the set of moving contact terminals (24) which are in the form of conductive tracks. Also, the inner surface (34) of the switch console (22) includes the second holder structure (54) for accommodating a remaining part (28) of the throttle position detection mechanism. The second holder structure (54) can be said to be facing the first holder

structure (52) that accommodates the first part (26) of the throttle position detection mechanism.
To understand the working of this embodiment, attention is drawn to Figure 22(a) and Figure 22(b), which is a sectional view taken along line 9-9' shown in Figure 21. It can be seen from Figure 22(a) that in a non-actuated state (or an initial state), the fixed contact terminals (30), in the form of plate, disposed on the inner surface (32) of the switch console (22) contacts the moving contact terminals (24), which is in the form of conductive track on the curved wall (56). Also, there is a first positional relationship between the first part (26) of the throttle position detection mechanism as provided within the first holder structure (52) and the remaining part (28) of the throttle position detection mechanism as provided within the second holder structure (54). In case the throttle grip is actuated (i.e. rotated in the counter-clock direction), it can be seen from Figure 22(b) that even in the actuated state (or in a rotated state), the fixed contact terminals (30) are in contact with the conductive track (24). However, there is a second positional relationship between the first part (26) of the throttle position detection mechanism as provided within the first holder structure (52) and the remaining part (28) of the throttle position detection mechanism as provided within the second holder structure (54). Thus, while the construction ensures that the set of fixed contact terminals (30) is continuously in touch with the set of moving terminals (24) and hence, un-interrupted electrical power is provided to the loads disposed on the throttle grip or the first end of the handlebar, the positional relationship between the first part of the throttle position detection mechanism and the remaining part of the throttle position detection mechanism changes, which can be detected.
Now referring to Figure 23, there is illustrated an exploded view of the control system that may be disposed at about a first end of a handlebar (not shown) in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the control system is shown to comprise of the switch console (22). The switch console (22) is adapted to accommodate on an inner surface thereof the fixed contact terminals (30). The switch console is furthermore adapted to accommodate the remaining part (28) of the throttle position detection mechanism within a second holder structure (54). The throttle grip (16) is shown to comprise of a tube member (44) and a grip member (46) that are concentric with the grip member (46) surrounding the tube member (44). The tube member (44) is shown to comprise of a cylindrical portion (48) and a flange portion (50). The flange portion (50) is provided with a first holder structure (52)

that accommodates the first part (26) of the throttle position detection mechanism. The flange portion (50) further comprises a curved wall (56) which comprises the mobbing contact terminals (24) in the form of curved track. At about the first end of the throttle grip (16), electrical load (32) in the form of LEDs is provided. Additionally, electrical path (42) is provided between the moving contact terminals (24) and the electrical load (32).
Now referring to Figure 24 illustrates a close-up view of tube member (44) that forms part of the throttle grip (16). The tube member (44) is provided with at least one electrical path (42) that runs along the length of tube member (44). At about the first end of the tube member (44), there may be provided a fist set of illuminating device (s) (58). The first set of illuminating device (s) (58) may be used for providing light along a first direction. The first set of illuminating device (s) (58) may be used as any one of position indicating mechanism, a winker mechanism, a hazard indicating mechanism, etc.
At about the first end of the tube member (44), there may be additionally provided a second set of illuminating device (s) (60). The second set of illuminating device (s) (60) may be used for providing light in a second direction. In an embodiment of the invention, the second direction (in which the second set of illuminating device (s) provide the light) may be perpendicular to the first direction (in which the first set of illuminating device (s) provide the light).
Now referring to Figure 25, which is a close close-up view of tube member (44) that forms part of the throttle grip (16) in an alternative embodiment, the second direction (in which the second set of illuminating device (s) provide the light) may be opposite to the first direction (in which the first set of illuminating device(s) provide the light).
The tube member (44) is further shown to be provided with a heating (62). It may be noted that instead of providing the heating device (62) or in addition to providing the heating device, the tube member may be provided with a cooling device (64).
The tube member (44) is further shown to be provided with at least one light guiding area (66). The at least one light guiding area (66) may receive the light as emitted by the second set of illuminating device(s) (60). The light guiding area (66) may guide the light as received in such a manner that at least a part of the throttle grip (16) (especially the part of the grip member (46) that overlaps or surrounds the light guiding area (66)) is illuminated. Thus, the

second set of illuminating device (s) (60) may function as a throttle grip illuminating mechanism.
Although not illustrated, a spring may be disposed between the switch console (22) and the throttle grip (16) such that the spring exerts a rotational restoring force on the throttle grip (16). In particular, a first end of the spring may be attached to the switch console (22) and a second end of the spring may be attached to the throttle grip (16), thereby enabling the spring to exert rotational restoring force on the throttle grip (16).
Without wising to be restricted, the construction of the control system (10) in the various embodiments described above allow for providing multiple functionalities. For instance, the control system (10) is shown to include electronic throttle position detection mechanism, a position indicating mechanism, a winker mechanism, a hazard indicating mechanism, a throttle grip illuminating mechanism, a throttle grip heating mechanism, a throttle grip cooling mechanism, etc. Also, the construction of the control system (10) in the various embodiments described above is such that the control mechanism is not adversely affected in terms of size, complexity of construction and cost.
While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.
The drawings and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples. Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible. The scope of embodiments is at least as broad as given by the following claims.

WE CLAIM:

1.A control mechanism (10) disposed at about a first end (14) of a handlebar (12), the
control mechanism comprising:
a throttle grip (16) rotatably mounted on the handlebar (12); the throttle grip (16) defining a first end (18) and a second end (20) opposing the first end (18); the first end (18) of the throttle grip (16) being located proximate to the first end (14) of the handlebar (12); and
a switch console (22) mounted on the handlebar (12), the switch console (22) receiving the second end (20) of the throttle grip (16);
characterized in that:
the throttle grip (16) proximate to the second end (20) includes a set of moving terminals (24), the set of moving terminals (24) being coupled to at least one electrical load (32) disposed on the handlebar (12) and/or the throttle grip (16);
the throttle grip (16) includes a first part (26) of a throttle position detection mechanism;
a remaining part (28) of a throttle position detection mechanism is disposed on at least one of the switch console (22) or the handlebar (12); and
a set of fixed terminals (30) is continuously in touch with the set of moving terminals (24) and set of fixed terminals (30) is disposed on at least one of the switch console (22) or the handlebar (12).
2. The control mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the set of fixed terminals (30) is disposed on an inner surface (34) of the switch console (22) and the set of moving terminals (24) is disposed on an outer surface (36) of the throttle grip (16) proximate to the second end (20).
3. The control mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the set of fixed terminals (30) is disposed on an outer surface (38) of the handlebar (12) and the set of moving terminals (24) is disposed on an inner surface (40) of the throttle grip (16) proximate to the second end (20).
4. The control mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein one of the fixed terminals or the moving contact terminals is in the form of conductive tracks and the other one being in the form of plate / stud / butt / point contacts.

5. The control mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the throttle grip (16) comprises at least one electrical path (42) provided between the set of moving terminals (24) and the at least one electrical load (32) disposed on the handlebar (12) and/or the throttle grip (16).
6. The control mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first part (26) of the throttle position detection mechanism is disposed on an outer surface (36) of the throttle grip (16) proximate to the second end (20) and the remaining part (28) of the throttle position detection mechanism is disposed on an inner surface (34) of the switch console (22).
7. The control mechanism as claimed in claim 1, the first part (26) of the throttle position detection mechanism is disposed on an inner surface (40) of the throttle grip (16) proximate to the second end (20) and the remaining part (28) of the throttle position detection mechanism is disposed on an outer surface (38) of the handlebar (12).
8. The control mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the throttle grip (16) comprises a tube member (44) and a grip member (46) attached thereto, the grip member (46) extending towards the first end (18) from the tube member (44).
9. The control mechanism as claimed in claim 8, wherein the tube member (44) defines a cylindrical portion (48) for receiving the grip member (46) and a flange portion (50) extending from the cylindrical portion (48).
10. The control mechanism as claimed in claim 9, wherein the flange portion (50) includes a first holder structure (52) extending therefrom in a direction opposite to the cylindrical portion (48), the first holder structure (52) being adapted to accommodate the first part (26) of the throttle position detection mechanism.
11. The control mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein an inner surface (34) of the switch console (22) includes a second holder structure (54) for accommodating a remaining part (28) of the throttle position detection mechanism.

12. The control mechanism as claimed in claim 10, wherein the flange portion (50) includes a curved wall (56) extending therefrom in a direction opposite to the cylindrical portion (48), the curved wall (56) being adapted to accommodate the set of moving contact terminals (24) in the form of conductive tracks.
13. The control mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one electrical load includes a first set of illuminating device(s) (58) disposed on the first end (14, 18) of the handlebar (12) and/or the throttle grip (16) for providing light in a first direction.
14. The control mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one electrical load includes a second set of illuminating device(s) (60) disposed on the first end (14, 18) of the handlebar (12) and/or the throttle grip (16) for providing light in a second direction.
15. The control mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one electrical load includes a heating device (62) or a cooling device (64) is disposed on the throttle grip (16).
16. The control mechanism as claimed in claim 8, wherein the tube member (44) comprises at least one light guiding area (66).
17. The control mechanism as claimed in claim 1, comprising a spring disposed between the switch console (22) and the throttle grip (16) such that a first end of the spring is attached to the switch console (22) and a second end of the spring is attached to the throttle grip (16) and the spring is adapted to exert a rotational restoring force on the throttle grip (16).