Switching system

Abstract

A switching system (1), in particular a switching system mountable on a motorcycle for alternately activating a plurality of circuits of the motorcycle, comprising: a switching device (2) comprising a switching lever (3) and a switching body (4) wherein the switching lever (3) is limited to the switching body (4), the switching device (1) further comprises a first circuit (5) and a second circuit (6) which can be activated alternately depending on the position of the switching lever (3); an actuating member (7) configured to actuate the switching device (2); a connection mechanism (8) interposed between the actuation member (7) and the switching device (2) and configured to connect the actuation member (7) to the switching lever (3) such that a movement of the actuation member (7) corresponds to a movement of the switching lever (3).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a switching system, and in particular to a switching system suitable for being mounted on a motorcycle, a moped, etc. for alternately activating a plurality of circuits of the motorcycle. Background Art

[0002] Prior art motorcycles include a switching system comprising a plurality of switching devices for activating and deactivating respective circuits linked to certain functions of the motorcycle.

[0003] Specifically, it is known to equip a motorcycle with a switch device for opening and closing a first circuit (for example, the first circuit controls a "cruise control" function), and another switch device for opening and closing a second circuit (for example, the second circuit controls activation of a motorcycle engine start-enabling function). These multiple switch devices are typically located on the brake lever and clutch lever of the motorcycle.

[0004] It is also known to configure the switching device associated with the "cruise control" function to close the corresponding circuit when the switching device is in the rest position. Thus, the "cruise control" function can remain active without any intervention by the user.

[0005] Furthermore, it is known that a switch associated with a motorcycle engine start enabling function can be configured to disconnect a corresponding circuit when the switch is in a rest position. Thus, user intervention is required to activate the motorcycle engine start enabling function, which would otherwise be deactivated when the corresponding switch is in the rest position.

[0006] This known communication system, which comprises a plurality of switching devices dedicated to the respective circuits, is particularly complex to manufacture and to install on the motorcycle, thus requiring long processing and installation times and high maintenance costs.

[0007] Solution

[0008] It is an object of the present invention to provide a switching system having such features as to obviate at least some of the disadvantages found in the prior art.

[0009] A particular object of the invention is to provide a simplified switching system which, compared to known switching systems, requires, for example, reduced handling and assembly time and lower maintenance requirements.

[0010] These and other objects are achieved by a switching system according to claim 1 .

[0011] The dependent claims relate to preferred and advantageous embodiments of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] In order to better understand the present invention and appreciate its advantages, some non-limiting exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0013] - Figure 1 is a perspective view of a switching system according to the prior art;

[0014] - Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A detailed view of the depicted switching system;

[0015] - Figure 3 is a perspective view of a switching system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] - Figure 4 yes Figure 3 a front view of the depicted switching system;

[0017] - Figure 5 yes Figure 3 an upper perspective view of the depicted switching system;

[0018] - Figure 6 is a perspective view of a switching system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] - Figure 7A is a schematic diagram of components of a switching system in a first operational configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] - Figure 7B is a further schematic diagram of components of the switching system in a second operational configuration;

[0021] - Figure 7C is a further schematic diagram of components of the switching system in a third operational configuration;

[0022] - Figure 8 is a detailed view of a switching system in a first operational configuration showing visible details and non-visible details according to an embodiment;

[0023] - Figure 9 yes Figure 8 a detailed view of the depicted switching system in a second operational configuration showing visible details and non-visible details;

[0024] - Figure 10 yes Figure 8 depicted detailed view of the switching system in a third operational configuration, showing visible details and non-visible details;

[0025] - Figure 11 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of components of a switching system in a first operational configuration according to an embodiment;

[0026] - Figure 12 yes Figure 11 a longitudinal sectional view of the depicted component in a second operational configuration;

[0027] - Figure 13 yes Figure 11 a longitudinal sectional view of the depicted component in a third operative configuration;

[0028] - Figure 14 is an exploded view of components of a switching system according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Referring to the drawings, a switching system is generally indicated by the reference numeral 1 .

[0030] The switching system 1 is particularly suitable for being mounted on a motorcycle, a moped or the like for alternately activating a plurality of circuits of the motorcycle.

[0031] The switching system 1 includes a switching device 2 .

[0032] The switching device 2 includes a switching lever 3 and a switching body 4 .

[0033] The switch lever 3 is restrained to the switch body 4 .

[0034] Furthermore, the switching device 2 includes a first circuit 5 and a second circuit 6 .

[0035] The first circuit 5 and the second circuit 6 can be activated alternately according to the position of the switching lever 3. Therefore, the position of the switching lever 3 causes the first circuit 5 to be activated or the second circuit 6 to be activated.

[0036] The switching system 1 further comprises an actuating member 7 .

[0037] The actuating member 7 is configured to actuate the switching device 2. Specifically, the actuating member 7 is configured to actuate the switching lever 3 of the switching device 2.

[0038] Furthermore, the switching system 1 comprises a connecting mechanism 8 .

[0039] A connection mechanism 8 is interposed between the actuating member 7 and the switching device 2 and is configured to connect the actuating member 7 to the switching rod 3 of the switching device 2 such that movement of the actuating member 7 corresponds to movement of the switching rod 3 .

[0040] Advantageously, the switching system 1 so configured is simplified compared to the prior art and requires reduced handling and assembly time compared to the prior art.

[0041] In fact, the switching system 1 thus configured allows the two different circuits 5 , 6 to be activated alternately by a single switching device 2 and a single actuating member 7 , thereby avoiding the presence of two different switching devices, each connected to a respective circuit.

[0042] A further advantage is that the switching system 1 thus configured allows eliminating switching means opening the corresponding circuit in the rest position and thus avoiding the problem of excess travel in the event of incorrect movement of a brake master cylinder not fixed to the motorcycle handlebar.

[0043] According to an embodiment, the switching device 2 is a micro switching device.

[0044] According to the embodiment, the switching lever 3 is made of stainless steel.

[0045] According to an embodiment, the actuating member 7 comprises a gripping portion 9 and an actuating portion 10 .

[0046] The gripping portion 9 can be gripped by a user to actuate the actuating member 7 , and the actuating portion 10 is connected to the connecting mechanism 8 and is configured to move the switching lever 3 .

[0047] According to an embodiment, the actuating member 7 is a lever of the motorcycle. According to an embodiment, the actuating member 7 is a brake lever of the motorcycle. Preferably, the actuating member 7 is a brake lever that can be manually actuated by the user, i.e., the front brake lever of the motorcycle. According to another embodiment, the actuating member 7 is a clutch lever of the motorcycle.

[0048] According to an embodiment, the actuating portion 10 is a blade of a hub of a brake master cylinder of a motorcycle.

[0049] Advantageously, the switching system 1 thus configured is improved and simplified compared to the prior art, since the two circuits 5 , 6 can be activated alternately by operating the actuating member 7 , ie the brake lever of the motorcycle.

[0050] According to an embodiment, the switching lever 3 comprises a first lever end 11 and an opposite second lever end 12 .

[0051] The first rod end 11 is constrained to the switch body 4 and the second rod end 12 is free.

[0052] The switch lever 3 can rotate relative to the switch body 4 around the first lever end 11 .

[0053] According to the present embodiment, the actuating member 7 is configured to act on the second rod end 12 via the connecting mechanism 8 , thereby moving the switching lever 3 to rotate about the first rod end 11 .

[0054] According to an embodiment, the switch lever 3 is configured to have at least a first operating position, a second operating position, and a third operating position. The first operating position does not overlap with the second operating position, the first operating position does not overlap with the third operating position, and the second operating position does not overlap with the third operating position.

[0055] The switching device 2 is configured so that when the switching lever 3 is in the first operating position, the first circuit 5 is closed and the second circuit 6 is open ( Figure 7A 、 Figure 8 、 Figure 11 ).

[0056] Furthermore, the switching device 2 is configured such that when the switching lever 3 is in the second operating position, both the first circuit 5 and the second circuit 6 are disconnected ( Figure 7B 、 Figure 9 、 Figure 12 ).

[0057] Furthermore, the switching device 2 is configured such that when the switching lever 3 is in the third operating position, the first circuit 5 is opened and the second circuit 6 is closed ( Figure 7C 、 Figure 10 、 Figure 13 ).

[0058] According to an embodiment, the first operating position corresponds to the rest position of the switching lever 3. The rest position refers to the position of the switching lever 3 in the absence of an external bias.

[0059] According to an embodiment, the switching lever 3 defines a switching plane 19, which is transverse to the direction of movement of the switching lever 3, in particular, the switching plane 19 is transverse to the direction of movement of the free end 12 of the switching lever 3. In addition, when the switching lever 3 is in the first operating position, the switching lever 3 extends in the switching plane 19.

[0060] According to an embodiment, the switching from the first operating position to the second operating position is achieved by rotating the switching lever 3 by a first angle α relative to the switching plane 19 .

[0061] Furthermore, the switch from the first operating position to the third operating position is achieved by rotating the switch lever 3 by a second angle β relative to the switching plane 19 .

[0062] According to an embodiment, the first angle α is smaller than the second angle β. Hence, the second operating position is located halfway between the first operating position and the third operating position.

[0063] According to an embodiment, the switching system 1 comprises a frame 13 .

[0064] The actuating member 7 is rotatably connected to the frame 13 . Specifically, the actuating member 7 is hinged to the frame 13 via a hinge 14 .

[0065] Thus, the actuating member 7 is rotatable relative to the frame 13 about the hinge 14 .

[0066] Preferably, the hinge 14 is interposed between the gripping portion 9 and the actuating portion 10 of the actuating member 7 .

[0067] In addition, the switch body 4 is fixed to the frame 13 . Therefore, the switch body 4 cannot rotate relative to the frame 13 , while the switch lever 3 can rotate relative to the frame 13 around the first lever end 11 .

[0068] According to an embodiment, the actuating member 7 is configured to have at least a first angular position, a second angular position and a third angular position. The first angular position does not coincide with the second angular position and the first angular position does not coincide with the third angular position, and the second angular position does not coincide with the third angular position.

[0069] The connection mechanism 8 is configured such that when the actuating member 7 is in the first angular position, the switching lever 3 is in the first operating position.

[0070] Furthermore, the connection mechanism 8 is configured such that when the actuating member 7 is in the second angular position, the switching lever 3 is in the second operating position.

[0071] Furthermore, the connection mechanism 8 is configured such that when the actuating member 7 is in the third angular position, the switching lever 3 is in the third operating position.

[0072] According to an embodiment, the first angular position corresponds to a rest position of the actuation member 7. The rest position refers to the position in which the actuation member 7 is situated when not biased by a user.

[0073] According to an embodiment, switching from the first angular position to the second angular position is achieved by rotating the actuating member 7 by a third angle γ relative to the switching plane 19 .

[0074] Furthermore, switching from the first angular position to the third angular position is achieved by rotating the actuating member 7 by a fourth angle δ relative to the switching plane 19 .

[0075] According to an embodiment, the third angle α is smaller than the fourth angle β.

[0076] Therefore, to switch from the first angular position to the second angular position, the user needs to actuate the actuation member 7, for example by pressing the brake lever to actuate the actuation member 7. Furthermore, to switch from the second angular position to the third angular position, the user needs to further actuate the actuation member 7, for example by further pressing the brake lever to actuate the actuation member 7.

[0077] According to an embodiment, the switching system 1 is configured such that when the actuating member 7 is in the first angular position, the connecting mechanism 8 is configured to bias the switching lever 3 into the first operating position.

[0078] Therefore, when the actuating member 7 is in the rest position, the connecting mechanism 8 biases the switching lever 3 to the first operating position.

[0079] Therefore, the rest position of the switching system 1, i.e. the configuration in which the switching system 1 is in the absence of an external bias applied by a user, corresponds to a configuration in which the actuating lever 7 is in its rest position (i.e. the first angular position) and the switching lever 3 is in its rest position (i.e. the switching lever 3 is in the first operating position).

[0080] Advantageously, the switching system 1 thus configured allows the first circuit 5 to be kept closed, thereby keeping the function controlled by the first circuit 5 activated, and the switching system 1 thus configured allows the second circuit 6 to be kept open, thereby keeping the function controlled by the second circuit 6 deactivated, without requiring the user to apply an external bias, since the switching system 1 is in a rest position. Conversely, since the opening of the first circuit 5 and the possible closing of the second circuit 6 require moving the switching system 1 from the rest position, the switching system 1 is configured to require action by the user to deactivate the function controlled by the first circuit 5 and possibly activate the function controlled by the second circuit 6.

[0081] According to an advantageous embodiment, the first circuit 5 is configured to control a motorcycle's travel speed regulation function or “cruise control.” Furthermore, the second circuit 6 is configured to control a motorcycle engine start enabling function.

[0082] Advantageously, the switching system 1 thus configured allows the first circuit 5 to be kept closed, thereby keeping the “cruise control” function activated, and the switching system 1 thus configured allows the second circuit 6 to be kept open, thereby keeping the start-enabling function deactivated, without requiring the user to apply an external bias, since the switching system 1 is in a rest position. Conversely, since the opening of the first circuit 5 and the possible closing of the second circuit 6 require moving the switching system 1 from its rest position, the switching system 1 is configured to require an action by the user to deactivate the “cruise control” function and possibly activate the start-enabling function.

[0083] According to an embodiment, the connection mechanism 8 comprises a housing 15. According to a preferred embodiment, the housing 15 is made of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT).

[0084] The housing 15 defines a first housing seat 16. The first housing seat 16 is open towards the actuating member 7. In particular, the first housing seat 16 is open towards the actuating portion 10 of the actuating member 7.

[0085] Furthermore, the connecting mechanism 8 comprises a guide piston 17 .

[0086] The guide piston 17 is at least partially inserted into the first housing seat 16. Furthermore, the guide piston 17 slides within the first housing seat 16. Specifically, the guide piston 17 can translate relative to the housing 15 within the first housing seat 16.

[0087] According to an embodiment, the guide piston 17 is slidable and translatable within the first housing seat 16 in a direction transverse to the switching plane 19 .

[0088] The guide piston 17 is connected to the switching rod 3 such that a translation of the guide piston 17 relative to the housing 15 corresponds to a movement of the switching rod 3 .

[0089] Specifically, the pilot piston 17 is connected to the second end 12 of the switching rod 3 .

[0090] Furthermore, the connecting mechanism 8 comprises at least one elastic element 18 .

[0091] The elastic element 18 is configured to bias the guide piston 17 against the actuation member 7. In particular, the elastic element 18 is configured to bias the guide piston 17 against the actuation portion 10 of the actuation member 7.

[0092] Advantageously, the switching system 1 configured in this manner is simplified. Furthermore, the connecting mechanism 8 configured in this manner makes the movement of the switching lever 3 and thus the actuation of the switching device 2 by the actuating member 7 reversible, since the guide piston 17 connected to the switching lever 3 is held against the actuating member 7 by at least one elastic element 18.

[0093] According to an embodiment, the actuating member 7 is elastically biased to the rest position by a biasing device. The elastic biasing device applies an elastic biasing force to the actuating member 7 that is greater than the force applied to the guide piston 17 by the at least one elastic element 18, which biases the guide piston 17 against the actuating member 7. Advantageously, this configuration allows the actuating member 7 to be maintained in the first angular position when the user is not actuating the actuating member 7.

[0094] According to an embodiment, the elastic element 18 is interposed between the housing 15 and the guide piston 17 , and the elastic element 18 is configured to bias the guide piston 17 to withdraw said guide piston 17 from the first housing seat 16 .

[0095] According to an embodiment, at least one elastic element 18 is preferably a cylindrical helical compression spring. Preferably, the helical compression spring is arranged substantially coaxially with the guide piston 17.

[0096] According to an embodiment, the at least one elastic element 18 is a disk spring or a square spring or a torsion spring or a leaf spring or a profile spring.

[0097] According to an embodiment, the pilot piston 17 comprises a thrust wall 20 .

[0098] The thrust wall 20 abuts against the actuating member 7. Specifically, the thrust wall 20 abuts against the actuating portion 10 of the actuating member 7.

[0099] Furthermore, the guide piston 17 includes a rod 21 . The rod 21 is connected to the thrust wall 20 and extends from the thrust wall 20 in a direction opposite to the actuating member 7 .

[0100] The rod 21 extends at least partially into the first housing seat 16 .

[0101] According to an embodiment, the thrust wall 20 is located outside the housing 15 .

[0102] According to an embodiment, the thrust wall 20 has a convex shape facing the actuating member 7 .

[0103] Preferably, the thrust wall 20 is in the shape of a sphere portion, preferably in the shape of a hemisphere, wherein the wall of the sphere portion abuts against the actuating member 7 .

[0104] According to an embodiment, the rod 21 is substantially cylindrical in shape, extending about an axis transverse to the switching plane 19 .

[0105] Preferably, the thrust wall 20 is coaxial with the rod-shaped member 21 .

[0106] Preferably, the cross section of the thrust wall 20 along the switching plane 19 is larger than the cross section of the rod-shaped member 21 along the switching plane 19 .

[0107] According to an embodiment, at least one elastic element 18 is placed between the thrust wall 20 and the housing 15. Preferably, the at least one elastic element 18 is also wound on the rod 21.

[0108] According to an embodiment, the guide piston 17 is made of fiber reinforced plastic and graphite. Advantageously, this configuration reduces wear on the guide piston 17 and friction generated by the relative movement between the actuating member 7 and the guide piston 17 abutting against the actuating member 7.

[0109] According to an embodiment, the guide piston 17 defines a coupling opening 22 .

[0110] According to the present embodiment, the switching lever 3 is inserted into the coupling opening 22 . Specifically, the second end portion 12 of the switching lever 3 is inserted into the coupling opening 22 .

[0111] Advantageously, due to this geometric connection between the switching rod 3 and the guide piston 17 , the switching rod 3 can be moved via the guide piston 17 when the actuating member 7 is moved.

[0112] The coupling opening 22 faces the switching lever 3 .

[0113] According to one embodiment, the coupling opening 22 passes through the rod 21 of the guide piston 17 .

[0114] According to the embodiment, the switching lever 3 extends through the coupling opening 22. Preferably, the second end 12 of the switching lever 3 extends beyond the coupling opening 22. Therefore, the second end 12 of the switching lever 3 extends beyond the rod 21 of the guide piston 17.

[0115] Advantageously, this configuration ensures that the switching lever 3 is guided and precisely moved by the connecting mechanism 8 according to the movement of the actuating member 7 .

[0116] According to an embodiment, the switching system 1 is configured such that, when the actuating member 7 is in the first angular position (i.e., the rest position of the actuating member 7), the coupling opening 22 is covered by the housing 15. In this configuration, the switching lever 3 inserted into the coupling opening 22 is biased to the first operating position by the guide piston 17. Furthermore, in this configuration, the switching lever 3 does not contact the at least one elastic element 18 interposed between the housing 15 and the guide piston 17.

[0117] The switching system 1 is also configured so that, when the actuating member 7 is in the second angular position, the coupling opening 22 is at least partially uncovered by the housing 15. In this configuration, the switching lever 3 is in contact with the at least one elastic element 18, and the switching lever 3 inserted into the coupling opening 22 is biased to the second operating position by the biasing action of the at least one elastic element 18.

[0118] The switching system 1 is further configured such that, when the actuating member 7 is in the third angular position, the coupling opening 22 is at least partially uncovered by the housing 15, and preferably, the coupling opening 22 is completely uncovered by the housing 15. In this configuration, the switching lever 3 contacts the at least one elastic element 18, and the switching lever 3 inserted into the coupling opening 22 is biased to the third operating position by the biasing action of the at least one elastic element 18. Preferably, in this configuration, the at least one elastic element 18 is operably held in a compressed state by the switching lever 3 and the guide piston 17 to maintain the elastic bias on the switching lever 3 and the guide piston 17.

[0119] Advantageously, the combined action of the guide piston 17 and the elastic element 18 ensures guidance and precise movement of the switching rod 3 .

[0120] A further advantage is that the connection mechanism 8 configured in this manner is easier to adjust and customize, as it allows the ratio between the first angle α and the second angle β covered by the switching rod 3 and the corresponding third angle γ and fourth angle δ covered by the actuating member 7 to be adjusted and varied. Indeed, since at least one elastic element 18 is in contact with the actuating member 7 and the switching rod 3, elastic elements 18 having different spring constants can ensure that the actuating member 7 rotates through different angles relative to the same rotation angle of the switching rod 3. Thus, by varying the spring constant of the elastic element 18, certain values ​​of the first angle α and the second angle β covered by the switching rod 3 can be made to correspond to different values ​​of the third angle γ and the fourth angle δ covered by the actuating member 7.

[0121] According to an embodiment, the coupling opening 22 extends parallel to the rod 21 , ie transversely to the switching plane 19 . Advantageously, this configuration allows a sliding coupling between the switching lever 3 and the guide piston 17 during its movement.

[0122] According to an embodiment, the housing 15 defines a groove 25 facing the coupling opening 22 and open toward the actuating member 7. Advantageously, this configuration allows obtaining a sliding coupling between the switching rod 3, the guide piston 17 and the housing 15 during the movement of the switching rod 3, and allows the switching rod 3 to be withdrawn from the housing 15.

[0123] According to an alternative embodiment, at least one elastic element 18 is positioned between the guide piston 17 and the switching rod 3. Specifically, opposite ends of the elastic element 18 abut against the guide piston 17 and the switching rod 3, respectively. Preferably, the at least one elastic element 18 is positioned between the thrust wall 20 and the switching rod 3. According to this alternative embodiment, the switching system 1 is configured such that when the switching rod 3 is in the first, second, and third operating positions, the at least one elastic element 18 contacts the switching rod 3 and biases the switching rod 3.

[0124] According to another alternative embodiment, the connection mechanism 8 comprises an articulated connecting mechanism disposed between the actuating member 7 and the switching lever 3. The articulated connecting mechanism is configured to connect the actuating member 7 to the switching lever 3 such that movement of the actuating member 7 corresponds to movement of the switching lever 3.

[0125] According to yet another alternative embodiment, the connection mechanism 8 comprises a cam element interposed between the actuating member 7 and the switching lever 3. The cam element is configured to connect the actuating member 7 to the switching lever 3 such that a movement of the actuating member 7 corresponds to a movement of the switching lever 3.

[0126] According to an embodiment, the housing 15 defines a second housing seat 23. Preferably, the second housing seat 23 is open towards the actuating member 7. The switching body 4 is housed within the second housing seat 23.

[0127] According to another aspect of the present invention, a brake system 24 includes a brake lever operatively connected to a brake master cylinder, and in particular, the brake system 24 is a brake system for a motorcycle, moped or similar vehicle.

[0128] Furthermore, the brake system 24 comprises the switching system 1 as described above.

[0129] Furthermore, the brake lever of the brake system 24 is the actuating member 7 of the switching system 1 .

[0130] According to an embodiment, the actuating part 10 is a blade of a hub of a master cylinder of a braking system 24 .

[0131] According to another aspect of the invention, a clutch system comprises a clutch lever, in particular, the clutch system is a clutch system for a motorcycle, moped or similar vehicle.

[0132] Furthermore, the clutch system comprises the switching system 1 as described above.

[0133] Furthermore, the clutch lever of the clutch system is the actuating member 7 of the switching system 1 .

[0134] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make changes or modifications to the present invention without departing from the scope of the claims.

[0135] Reference Signs List

[0136] 1. Switch system

[0137] 2. Switching device

[0138] 3. Switch lever

[0139] 4. Switch the main body

[0140] 5. First Circuit

[0141] 6. Second Circuit

[0142] 7. Actuating member

[0143] 8.Connection mechanism

[0144] 9. Grip

[0145] 10. Actuating part

[0146] 11. First rod end

[0147] 12. Second rod end

[0148] 13. Framework

[0149] 14.Hinges

[0150] 15. Housing

[0151] 16.First housing seat

[0152] 17. Guide piston

[0153] 18. Elastic element

[0154] 19. Switch plane

[0155] 20. Thrust wall

[0156] 21. Rod-shaped parts

[0157] 22.Connection opening

[0158] 23. Second housing seat

[0159] 24. Braking system

[0160] 25. Grooves

[0161] α. First angle

[0162] β. Second angle

[0163] γ. The third angle

[0164] δ. The fourth angle.

Claims

1. A switching system (1), in particular, the switching system (1) is a switching system that can be installed on a motorcycle to alternately activate multiple circuits of the motorcycle, the switching system (1) comprising: - a switching device (2), comprising a switching lever (3) and a switching body (4), wherein the switching lever (3) is constrained to the switching body (4), the switching device (1) further comprising a first circuit (5) and a second circuit (6), the first circuit and the second circuit being capable of being activated alternately depending on the position of the switching lever (3), an actuating member (7) configured to actuate the switching device (2), - a connecting mechanism (8) disposed between the actuating member (7) and the switching device (2), and configured to connect the actuating member (7) to the switching lever (3) such that the movement of the actuating member (7) corresponds to the movement of the switching lever (3).

2. The switching system (1) according to claim 1, wherein: The actuating member (7) comprises a gripping portion (9) and an actuating portion (10), wherein the gripping portion (9) can be gripped by a user to actuate the actuating member (7), and the actuating portion (10) is connected to the connecting mechanism (8) and is configured to move the switching lever (3), The actuating member (7) is preferably a brake lever of a motorcycle, and / or the actuating portion (10) is a blade of a wheel hub of a brake master cylinder of a motorcycle.

3. The switching system (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The switching lever (3) comprises a first lever end (11) and an opposite second lever end (12), wherein the first lever end (11) is constrained to the switching body (4) and the second lever end (12) is free, wherein the switching lever (3) is rotatable about the first lever end (11) relative to the switching body (4), The actuating member (7) is configured to act on the second rod end (12) through the connecting mechanism (8), thereby moving the switching rod (3) to rotate around the first rod end (11).

4. The switching system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The switching lever (3) is configured to have at least a first operating position, a second operating position and a third operating position, Wherein, the switching device (2) is configured to: - when the switching lever (3) is in the first operating position, the first circuit (5) is closed and the second circuit (6) is open; - when the switching lever (3) is in the second operating position, both the first circuit (5) and the second circuit (6) are disconnected; - when the switching lever (3) is in the third operating position, the first circuit (5) is open and the second circuit (6) is closed, And wherein, optionally, the first operating position corresponds to the static position of the switching lever (3).

5. The switching system according to claim 4, wherein: The switching lever (3) defines a switching plane (19), which is transverse to the movement direction of the switching lever (3), and wherein, when the switching lever (3) is in the first operating position, the switching lever (3) extends on the switching plane (19), The switching from the first operating position to the second operating position is achieved by rotating the switching lever (3) relative to the switching plane (19) by a first angle (α), The switching from the first operating position to the third operating position is achieved by rotating the switching lever (3) relative to the switching plane (19) by a second angle (β), And wherein, the first angle (α) is smaller than the second angle (β).

6. The switching system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a frame (13), wherein: The actuating member (7) is rotatably connected to the frame (13), preferably, wherein the actuating member (7) is hinged to the frame (13) via a hinge (14), Wherein, the switching body (4) is fixed to the frame (13), wherein the actuating member (7) is configured to have at least a first angular position, a second angular position and a third angular position, Wherein, the connecting mechanism (8) is configured such that: - when the actuating member (7) is in the first angular position, the switching lever (3) is in the first operating position; - when the actuating member (7) is in the second angular position, the switching lever (3) is in the second operating position; - when the actuating member (7) is in the third angular position, the switching lever (3) is in the third operating position, And wherein, optionally, the first angular position corresponds to a rest position of the actuating member (7).

7. The switching system (1) according to claim 6, wherein the switching lever (3) defines a switching plane (19), which is transverse to the direction of movement of the switching lever (3), and wherein: When the switching lever (3) is located in the first operating position, the switching lever (3) extends on the switching plane (19), wherein the switching from the first angular position to the second angular position is achieved by rotating the actuating member (7) relative to the switching plane (19) through a third angle (γ), wherein the switching from the first angular position to the third angular position is achieved by rotating the actuating member (7) relative to the switching plane (19) through a fourth angle (δ), And wherein the third angle (γ) is smaller than the fourth angle (δ).

8. The switching system (1) according to claim 4 and 6, wherein the switching system (1) is configured such that when the actuating member (7) is in the first angular position, the connecting mechanism (8) is configured to bias the switching lever (3) to the first operating position, And among them, The rest position of the switching system (1) corresponds to a configuration in which the actuating lever (7) is in the first angular position and the switching lever (3) is in the first operating position, Furthermore, preferably, the first circuit (5) is configured to control a motorcycle speed regulating function, and the second circuit (6) is configured to control a motorcycle engine start enabling function.

9. The switching system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The connection mechanism (8) comprises a housing (15), preferably made of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), the housing (15) defining a first housing seat (16) open towards the actuating member (7), wherein the connecting mechanism (8) comprises a guide piston (17) which is at least partially inserted into the first housing seat (16), wherein the guide piston (17) is capable of translation relative to the housing (15) within the first housing seat (16), wherein the guide piston (17) is connected to the switching rod (3) such that a translation of the guide piston (17) relative to the housing (15) corresponds to a movement of the switching rod (3), And wherein the connection mechanism (8) comprises at least one elastic element (18) configured to bias the guide piston (17) against the actuating member (7).

10. The switching system (1) according to claim 9, wherein The elastic element (18) is interposed between the housing (15) and the guide piston (17), and the elastic element (18) is configured to bias the guide piston (17) to withdraw the guide piston (17) from the first housing seat (16), Preferably, at least one of the elastic elements (18) is a cylindrical compression coil spring, and at least one of the elastic elements (18) is arranged substantially coaxially with the guide piston (17). wherein the guide piston (17) comprises: a thrust wall (20) which abuts against the actuating member (7); and a rod-shaped member (21) which is connected to the thrust wall (20), wherein the rod-shaped member (21) extends from the thrust wall (20) in a direction opposite to the actuating member (7) and extends at least partially into the first housing seat (16), wherein, optionally, the thrust wall (20) has a convex shape facing the actuating member (7), and / or the thrust wall (20) has a shape of a spherical portion and / or the thrust wall (20) has a shape of a hemisphere, wherein the wall of the spherical portion abuts against the actuating member (7), and / or wherein the rod (21) has a substantially cylindrical shape extending around an axis transverse to the switching plane (19), And wherein, at least one of the elastic elements (18) is placed between the thrust wall (20) and the housing (15), And optionally, the guide piston (17) is made of fiber reinforced plastic and graphite.

11. The switching system (1) according to claim 9, wherein: The guide piston (17) defines a coupling opening (22), and wherein the switching rod (3) is inserted into the coupling opening (22), And, optionally, wherein the guide piston (17) comprises: a thrust wall (20), the thrust wall (20) abutting the actuating member (7); and a rod-shaped member (21), the rod-shaped member (21) being connected to the thrust wall (20), wherein the rod-shaped member (21) extends from the thrust wall (20) in a direction opposite to the actuating member (7), and wherein the rod-shaped member (21) extends at least partially into the first housing seat (16), and wherein the coupling opening (22) passes through the rod-shaped member (21) of the guide piston (17), and / or the switching lever (3) extends through the coupling opening (22), and / or, the second end (12) of the switching lever (3) extends beyond the coupling opening (22), And / or wherein the coupling opening (22) extends in a direction parallel to the rod (21), and the housing (15) defines a groove (25) facing the coupling opening (22) and open toward the actuating member (7).

12. The switching system (1) according to claims 4, 6 and 11, the switching system (1) being configured such that: - when the actuating member (7) is in the first angular position, the coupling opening (22) is covered by the housing (15), the switching lever (3) inserted into the coupling opening (22) is biased to the first operating position by the guide piston (17), and the switching lever (3) does not come into contact with at least one elastic element (18) interposed between the housing (15) and the guide piston (17); - when the actuating member (7) is in the second angular position, the coupling opening (22) is at least partially uncovered by the housing (15), and the switching lever (3) is in contact with at least one elastic element (18), and the switching lever (3) inserted into the coupling opening (22) is biased to the second operating position by the biasing action of at least one elastic element (18); - When the actuating member (7) is in the third angular position, the coupling opening (22) is at least partially uncovered by the housing (15), preferably, the coupling opening (22) is completely uncovered by the housing (15), and the switching lever (3) is in contact with at least one of the elastic elements (18), and the switching lever (3) inserted into the coupling opening (22) is biased to the third operating position by the biasing action of at least one of the elastic elements (18), and preferably, in this configuration, at least one of the elastic elements (18) is operably maintained in a compressed state by the switching lever (3) and the guide piston (17) to maintain the elastic bias of the switching lever (3) and the guide piston (17).

13. The switching system (1) according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting mechanism (8) comprises an engaging connecting mechanism disposed between the actuating member (7) and the switching lever (3), the engaging connecting mechanism being configured to connect the actuating member (7) to the switching lever (3) such that movement of the actuating member (7) corresponds to movement of the switching lever (3), Or among them, The connecting mechanism (8) comprises a cam element disposed between the actuating member (7) and the switching lever (3), the cam element being configured to connect the actuating member (7) to the switching lever (3) such that movement of the actuating member (7) corresponds to movement of the switching lever (3).

14. The switching system (1) according to claim 9, wherein: The housing (15) defines a second housing seat (23) which is preferably open towards the actuating member (7) and wherein the switching body (4) is housed in the second housing seat (23).

15. A braking system (24), in particular a braking system for a motorcycle, moped or similar vehicle, comprising a brake lever operatively connected to a brake master cylinder, and further comprising a switching system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, and wherein, The brake lever of the brake system (24) is the actuating member (7) of the switching system (1), And optionally, the actuating portion (10) of the actuating member (7) is a blade of the hub of the master cylinder of the braking system (24).

16. A clutch system, in particular a clutch system for a motorcycle, moped or similar vehicle, comprising a clutch lever and a switching system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, and wherein: The clutch lever of the clutch system is the actuating member (7) of the switching system (1).

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