Switching System

Abstract

A switching system (1), particularly a switching system (1) that can be installed on a motorcycle and that alternately activates multiple electrical circuits of the motorcycle, includes a switch (2). The switch (2) includes a switch lever (3) and a switch body (4). The switch lever (3) is constrained to the switch body (4). The switch (1) further includes a first electrical circuit (5) and a second electrical circuit (6) that can be alternately activated based on the position of the switch lever (3), an actuating member (7) for actuating the switch (2), and a connection mechanism (8) interposed between the actuating member (7) and the switch (2) for connecting the actuating member (7) to the switch lever (3), such that movement of the actuating member (7) corresponds to movement of the switch lever (3).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to a switching system that is mounted on a motorcycle, moped, or the like and that alternately operates a plurality of electric circuits of the motorcycle. [Background technology]

[0003] Background Technology

[0004] Conventional motorcycles include a switching system that includes multiple switches for activating and deactivating multiple electrical circuits associated with specific functions of the motorcycle.

[0005] In particular, it is known to equip motorcycles with a switch that opens and closes a first electrical circuit, for example, controlling a "cruise control" function, and another switch that opens and closes a second electrical circuit, for example, controlling the motorcycle's engine start enable function, with these switches typically located on the motorcycle's brake and clutch levers.

[0006] It is also known to configure a switch connected to the cruise control function to close the electrical circuit when the switch is in a rest position, thereby allowing the cruise control function to remain active without requiring user action.

[0007] It is also known to configure a switch connected to a motorcycle engine start enablement function so that when the switch is in a rest position, it opens a corresponding electrical circuit, thereby requiring user action to activate the motorcycle start enablement function and deactivating the function when the switch is in the rest position.

[0008] Such known communication systems are particularly complex to manufacture and install on the motorcycle because they have multiple switches dedicated to each electrical circuit, thus requiring long processing and installation times and high maintenance costs. Summary of the Invention

[0009] solution

[0010] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a switching system having features which overcome at least some of the drawbacks identified in the prior art.

[0011] A particular object of the present invention is to provide a simplified switching system that requires less machining and assembly time and less maintenance than known switching systems.

[0012] These and other objects are achieved by the switching system according to claim 1.

[0013] The dependent claims relate to preferred and advantageous embodiments of the invention. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] drawing

[0015] In order that the present invention may be better understood and its advantages appreciated, non-limiting embodiments thereof will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a prior art switching system.

[0017] [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a detailed diagram of the switching system shown in FIG.

[0018] [Figure 3]FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a switching system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a front view of the switching system shown in FIG.

[0020] [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of the switching system shown in FIG.

[0021] [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a switching system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] [Figure 7A] FIG. 7A is a schematic diagram of components of a switching system according to an embodiment of the invention in a first operating configuration.

[0023] [Figure 7B] FIG. 7B is a further schematic diagram of the components of the switching system in a second operating configuration.

[0024] [Figure 7C] FIG. 7C is a more detailed schematic diagram of the components of the switching system in the third operating configuration.

[0025] [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a detailed diagram of an embodiment of a switching system showing visible and non-visible details in a first operating configuration.

[0026] [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a detailed view of the switching system shown in FIG. 8 in a second operating configuration, showing visible and non-visible details.

[0027] [Figure 10]FIG. 10 is a detailed view of the switching system shown in FIG. 8 in a third operating configuration, showing visible and non-visible details.

[0028] [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of components of a switching system according to an embodiment in a first operating configuration.

[0029] [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the components shown in FIG. 11 in a second operating configuration.

[0030] [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the components shown in FIG. 11 in a third operational configuration.

[0031] [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is an exploded view of components of a switching system according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0032] Description of Some Preferred Embodiments

[0033] Referring to the drawings, a switching system is generally designated by the reference numeral 1 .

[0034] The switching system 1 is particularly adapted to be installed on a motorcycle, moped or the like and to alternately activate several electrical circuits of the motorcycle.

[0035] The switching system 1 includes a switch 2 .

[0036] The switch 2 includes a switch lever 3 and a switch body 4 .

[0037] The switch lever 3 is constrained to the switch body 4 .

[0038] Furthermore, the switch 2 includes a first electric circuit 5 and a second electric circuit 6 .

[0039] The first electric circuit 5 and the second electric circuit 6 can be alternately operated depending on the position of the switch lever 3. Therefore, depending on the position of the switch lever 3, the operation of the first electric circuit 5 or the second electric circuit 6 is caused.

[0040] The switching system 1 further comprises an actuating member 7 .

[0041] The actuating member 7 is configured to actuate the switch 2. Specifically, the actuating member 7 is configured to actuate the switch lever 3 of the switch 2.

[0042] Furthermore, the switching system 1 includes a connection mechanism 8 .

[0043] The connection mechanism 8 is interposed between the actuating member 7 and the switch 2 and is configured to connect the actuating member 7 to the switch lever 3 of the switch 2, such that movement of the actuating member 7 corresponds to movement of the switch lever 3.

[0044] Advantageously, the switching system 1 configured in this way is simpler than the prior art and can reduce processing and assembly times compared to the prior art.

[0045] In fact, the switching system 1 configured in this way allows two different electrical circuits 5, 6 to be alternately operated by a single switch 2 and a single actuating member 7, thereby avoiding the presence of two separate switches, each connected to a respective electrical circuit.

[0046] Furthermore, the switching system 1 configured in this manner can omit the switches that open the respective circuits in the rest position, thereby avoiding the problem of extra stroke due to malfunction of a brake master cylinder that is not fixed to the handlebars of the motorcycle.

[0047] In one embodiment, switch 2 is a microswitch.

[0048] In the embodiment, the switch lever 3 is made of stainless steel.

[0049] In the embodiment, the actuation member 7 includes a grip portion 9 and an actuation portion 10 .

[0050] The grip portion 9 can be gripped by a user to operate the actuating member 7 , and the actuating portion 10 is connected to the linkage mechanism 8 and configured to move the switch lever 3 .

[0051] In one embodiment, the actuating member 7 is a lever of a motorcycle. In another embodiment, the actuating member 7 is a brake lever of a motorcycle. Preferably, the actuating member 7 is a brake lever that can be manually actuated by a user, i.e., a front brake lever of a motorcycle. According to yet another embodiment, the actuating member 7 is a clutch lever of a motorcycle.

[0052] In one embodiment, the actuating member 10 is a vane on the hub of a motorcycle brake master cylinder.

[0053] The switching system 1 configured in this way is improved and simplified compared to the prior art, since the two electrical circuits 5, 6 can be alternately activated by operating the actuating member 7, i.e., the motorcycle brake lever.

[0054] In one embodiment, the switch lever 3 has a first lever end 11 and an opposite second lever end 12 .

[0055] The first lever end 11 is fixed to the switch body 4 and the second lever end 12 is free.

[0056] The switch lever 3 is rotatable relative to the switch body 4 around the first lever end 11 .

[0057] In this embodiment, the actuating member 7 is arranged to act on the second lever end 12 via a connection mechanism 8 , thereby causing the switch lever 3 to rotate about the first lever end 11 .

[0058] In one embodiment, the switch lever 3 is configured to have at least a first actuation position, a second actuation position, and a third actuation position, where the first actuation position does not coincide with either the second or third actuation position, and the second actuation position does not coincide with the third actuation position.

[0059] The switch 2 is configured such that when the switch lever 3 is in a first actuation position, the first electrical circuit 5 is closed and the second electrical circuit 6 is open (FIGS. 7A, 8, 11).

[0060] Furthermore, the switch 2 is configured such that when the switch lever 3 is in the second actuation position, both the first electrical circuit 5 and the second electrical circuit 6 are open (FIGS. 7B, 9, 12).

[0061] Furthermore, the switch 2 is configured such that when the switch lever 3 is in the third actuation position, the first electrical circuit 5 is open and the second electrical circuit 6 is closed (FIGS. 7C, 10, 13).

[0062] In one embodiment, the first actuation position corresponds to the rest position of the switch lever 3. By rest position is meant the position that the switch lever 3 assumes in the absence of an external bias.

[0063] In one embodiment, the switch lever 3 defines a switch plane 19 that is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the switch lever 3, in particular to the direction of movement of the free end 12 of the switch lever 3. Furthermore, the switch lever 3 extends above the switch plane 19 when in the first actuating position.

[0064] According to one embodiment, switching from the first to the second operating position is performed by rotating the switch lever 3 through a first angle α relative to the switch plane 19 .

[0065] Furthermore, switching from the first operating position to the third operating position is performed by rotating the switch lever 3 by a second angle β relative to the switch plane 19.

[0066] In an embodiment, the first angle α is smaller than the second angle β, so the second operating position is intermediate between the first and third operating positions.

[0067] In one embodiment, the switching system 1 includes a frame 13 .

[0068] The actuating member 7 is rotatably connected to a frame 13. Specifically, the actuating member 7 is hingedly connected to the frame 13 by a hinge 14.

[0069] The actuating member 7 is therefore rotatable relative to the frame 13 about the hinge 14 .

[0070] Preferably, the hinge 14 is interposed between the grip portion 9 and the actuating portion 10 of the actuating member 7 .

[0071] Furthermore, the switch body 4 is fixed to the frame 13. Therefore, the switch body 4 is not rotatable relative to the frame 13, but the switch lever 3 is rotatable relative to the frame 13 around the first lever end 11.

[0072] In one embodiment, the actuating member 7 is configured to have at least a first angular position, a second angular position, and a third angular position, where the first angular position does not coincide with either the second or third angular position, and the second angular position does not coincide with the third angular position.

[0073] The connection mechanism 8 is configured so that when the actuating member 7 is in the first angular position, the switch lever 3 is in the first actuating position.

[0074] Furthermore, the connection mechanism 8 is configured so that when the actuating member 7 is in the second angular position, the switch lever 3 is in the second actuating position.

[0075] Furthermore, the connection mechanism 8 is configured so that when the actuating member 7 is in the third angular position, the switch lever 3 is in the third actuating position.

[0076] In one embodiment, the first angular position corresponds to a rest position of the actuating member 7. The rest position refers to the position that the actuating member 7 assumes in the absence of a bias from the user.

[0077] In one embodiment, switching from the first angular position to the second angular position is performed by rotating the actuating member 7 through a third angle γ relative to the switch plane 19 .

[0078] Furthermore, switching from the first angular position to the third angular position is performed by rotating the actuating member 7 by a fourth angle δ relative to the switch plane 19 .

[0079] In one embodiment, the third angle α is less than the fourth angle β.

[0080] Therefore, switching from the first angular position to the second angular position requires the user to actuate the actuating member 7, for example by pressing a brake lever, and further switching from the second angular position to the third angular position requires a further actuation of the actuating member 7, for example by further pressing a brake lever.

[0081] In one embodiment, the switching system 1 is configured such that when the actuating member 7 is in the first angular position, the connection mechanism 8 biases the switch lever 3 to the first actuating position.

[0082] Thus, when the actuating member 7 is in the rest position, the connection mechanism 8 biases the switch lever 3 to the first actuated position.

[0083] Therefore, the rest position of the switching system 1, i.e. the configuration of the switching system 1 in the absence of an external bias by the user, corresponds to a configuration in which the actuating lever 7 is in the rest position, i.e. the first angular position, and the switching lever 3 is in the rest position, i.e. the first actuating position.

[0084] The switching system 1 configured in this manner can maintain the first electrical circuit 5 closed and the function controlled by the first electrical circuit 5 activated, and maintain the second electrical circuit 6 open and the function controlled by the second electrical circuit 6 deactivated, without requiring any external bias from the user, since the switching system 1 is in the rest position. Conversely, the switching system 1 is configured to require user operation to disable the function controlled by the first electrical circuit 5 and, if necessary, activate the function controlled by the second electrical circuit 6. This is because opening the first electrical circuit 5 and closing the second electrical circuit 6 requires moving the switching system 1 from the rest position.

[0085] In an advantageous embodiment, the first electrical circuit 5 is configured to control the road speed regulation function or "cruise control" of the motorcycle, and the second electrical circuit 6 is configured to control the engine start enable function of the motorcycle.

[0086] The switching system 1 configured in this manner can maintain the "cruise control" function enabled by keeping the first electrical circuit 5 closed and the start enable function disabled by keeping the second electrical circuit 6 open without requiring any external biasing by the user, since the switching system 1 is in the rest position. Conversely, the switching system 1 is configured to disable the "cruise control" function and enable the start enable function as needed by user operation, since the switching system 1 must be moved from the rest position to open the first electrical circuit 5 and close the second electrical circuit 6.

[0087] In one embodiment, the connection mechanism 8 includes a housing 15. In a preferred embodiment, the housing 15 is made of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT).

[0088] The housing 15 defines a first housing seat 16. The first housing seat 16 is open towards the actuating member 7. Specifically, the first housing seat 16 is open towards the actuating portion 10 of the actuating member 7.

[0089] Furthermore, the connection mechanism 8 includes a guide piston 17 .

[0090] 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. In particular, the guide piston 17 is movable in parallel within the first housing seat 16 relative to the housing 15.

[0091] In one embodiment, the guide piston 17 is capable of sliding and translating within the first housing seat 16 along a direction perpendicular to the switch plane 19 .

[0092] The guide piston 17 is connected to the switch lever 3 so that translation of the guide piston 17 relative to the housing 15 corresponds to translation of the switch lever 3 .

[0093] In particular, the guide piston 17 is connected to the second end 12 of the switching lever 3 .

[0094] Furthermore, the connection mechanism 8 includes at least one elastic element 18 .

[0095] The elastic element 18 is configured to bias the guide piston 17 into abutment against the actuating member 7. Specifically, the elastic element 18 is configured to bias the guide piston 17 against the actuating portion 10 of the actuating member 7.

[0096] The switching system 1 configured in this way is advantageously simplified. Furthermore, the connection mechanism 8 configured in this way makes the movement of the switch lever 3, and thus the actuation of the switch 2 via the actuating member 7, reversible, since the guide piston 17, to which the switch lever 3 is connected, remains in contact with the actuating member 7 by means of at least one elastic element 18.

[0097] In one embodiment, the actuating member 7 is resiliently biased to the rest position by a biasing means. The resilient biasing force applied to the actuating member 7 by the resilient biasing means is greater than the force applied to the guide piston 17 by the at least one resilient element 18, thereby biasing the guide piston 17 against the actuating member 7. This arrangement allows the actuating member 7 to be held in the first angular position when the user is not actuating the actuating member 7.

[0098] According to one embodiment, a resilient element 18 is interposed between the housing 15 and the guide piston 17 and is configured to bias the guide piston 17 away from the first housing seat 16 .

[0099] In one embodiment, the at least one elastic element 18 is a preferably cylindrical helical compression spring. Preferably, the helical compression spring is arranged substantially coaxially with the guide piston 17.

[0100] In one embodiment, the at least one elastic element 18 is a disc spring, a square spring, a torsion spring, a flat spring, or a profile spring.

[0101] In one embodiment, the guide piston 17 includes a thrust wall 20 .

[0102] The thrust wall 20 abuts against the operating member 7. Specifically, the thrust wall 20 abuts against the operating portion 10 of the operating member 7.

[0103] Furthermore, the guide piston 17 is provided with 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.

[0104] The rod 21 extends at least partially within the first housing sheet 16 .

[0105] In one embodiment, the thrust wall 20 is located outside the housing 15 .

[0106] In one embodiment, the thrust wall 20 has a convex shape relative to the actuating member 7 .

[0107] Preferably, the thrust wall 20 is a spherical portion, preferably a hemispherical portion, the wall of which abuts the actuating member 7 .

[0108] In one embodiment, the rod 21 is substantially cylindrical and extends about an axis perpendicular to the switch plane 19 .

[0109] Preferably, the thrust wall 20 is coaxial with the rod 21 .

[0110] Preferably, the thrust wall 20 has a cross section along the switch plane 19 that is larger than the cross section of the rod 21 along the switch plane 19 .

[0111] In one embodiment, at least one elastic element 18 is interposed between the thrust wall 20 and the housing 15. Preferably, the at least one elastic element 18 is further wrapped around the rod 21.

[0112] In one embodiment, the guide piston 17 is made of fiber-reinforced plastic and graphite. Such a construction has the advantage of reducing wear on the guide piston 17 and friction caused by the relative movement between the actuating member 7 and the guide piston 17.

[0113] In one embodiment, the guide piston 17 defines a coupling opening 22 .

[0114] In this embodiment, the switch lever 3 is inserted into the coupling opening 22. Specifically, the second end 12 of the switch lever 3 is inserted into the coupling opening 22.

[0115] Advantageously, this geometric connection between the switch lever 3 and the guide piston 17 makes it possible for the switch lever 3 to be displaced by the guide piston 17 when the actuating member 7 is displaced.

[0116] The coupling opening 22 faces the switch lever 3 .

[0117] In one embodiment, the coupling opening 22 passes through the rod 21 of the guide piston 17 .

[0118] In one embodiment, the switch lever 3 passes through the coupling opening 22. Preferably, the second end 12 of the switch lever 3 extends beyond the coupling opening 22. Thus, the second end 12 of the switch lever 3 extends beyond the rod 21 of the guide piston 17.

[0119] Such an arrangement has the advantage that the connection mechanism 8 ensures accurate and guided movement of the switch lever 3 in response to movement of the actuating member 7 .

[0120] In one embodiment, the switching system 1 is configured such that the coupling opening 22 is covered by the housing 15 when the actuating member 7 is in a first angular position, i.e., the rest position of the actuating member 7. In such a configuration, the switch lever 3 inserted in the coupling opening 22 is biased to the first actuated position by the guide piston 17. Furthermore, in such a configuration, the switch lever 3 is not in contact with the at least one elastic element 18 interposed between the housing 15 and the guide piston 17.

[0121] The switching system 1 is further configured such 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 such a configuration, the switch lever 3 is in contact with the at least one elastic element 18, and the switch lever 3 inserted into the coupling opening 22 is biased to the second actuating position by the biasing action of the at least one elastic element 18.

[0122] 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, preferably completely, uncovered by the housing 15. In such a configuration, the switch lever 3 is in contact with the at least one elastic element 18, and the switch lever 3 inserted into the coupling opening 22 is biased to the third actuation position by the elastic action of the at least one elastic element 18. Preferably, in this configuration, the at least one elastic element 18 is maintained in a compressed state by the switch lever 3 and the guide piston 17, maintaining an elastic bias against the switch lever 3 and the guide piston 17.

[0123] Advantageously, the combined action of the guide piston 17 and the elastic element 18 ensures a guided and precise movement of the switch lever 3 .

[0124] A further advantage is that the connection mechanism 8 configured in this way is more adjustable and customizable, since the ratio between the first and second angles α and β covered by the switch lever 3 and the corresponding third and fourth angles γ and δ covered by the actuating member 7 can be adjusted and changed. Indeed, since at least one elastic element 18 is in contact with the actuating member 7 and the switch lever 3, elastic elements 18 with different elastic constants can ensure different rotation angles of the actuating member 7 for the same rotation angle of the switch lever 3. Thus, by changing the elastic constant of the elastic element 18, certain values ​​of the first and second angles α and β covered by the switch lever 3 can correspond to different values ​​of the third and fourth angles γ and δ covered by the actuating member 7.

[0125] In one embodiment, the coupling opening 22 extends along a direction parallel to the rod 21, i.e., perpendicular to the switch plane 19. Such a configuration is advantageous for obtaining a sliding connection between the switch lever 3 and the guide piston 17 when the switch lever 3 is moved.

[0126] In one embodiment, the housing 15 defines a groove 25 facing the coupling opening 22 and opening towards the actuating member 7. An advantage of this configuration is that a sliding connection between the switch lever 3, the guide piston 17 and the housing 15 can be obtained, allowing the switch lever 3 to retract from the housing 15 when the switch lever 3 is moved.

[0127] In another embodiment, the at least one elastic element 18 is interposed between the guide piston 17 and the switch lever 3. Specifically, opposite ends of the elastic element 18 abut against the guide piston 17 and the switch lever 3, respectively. Preferably, the at least one elastic element 18 is interposed between the thrust wall 20 and the switch lever 3. In this alternative embodiment, the switching system 1 is configured such that the at least one elastic element 18 contacts the switch lever 3 and biases the switch lever 3 when the switch lever 3 is in the first actuation position, the second actuation position, and the third actuation position.

[0128] In yet another alternative embodiment, the connection mechanism 8 includes an articulation mechanism interposed between the actuating member 7 and the switch lever 3. The articulation mechanism is configured to connect the actuating member 7 and the switch lever 3 such that movement of the actuating member 7 corresponds to movement of the switch lever 3.

[0129] In yet another embodiment, the connection mechanism 8 includes a cam element interposed between the actuating member 7 and the switch lever 3. The cam element is configured to connect the actuating member 7 and the switch lever 3 such that movement of the actuating member 7 corresponds to movement of the switch lever 3.

[0130] In 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 switch body 4 is accommodated within the second housing seat 23.

[0131] In yet another aspect of the present invention, a braking system 24, particularly for a motorcycle, moped, or similar vehicle, includes a brake lever operatively connected to a brake master cylinder.

[0132] Furthermore, the braking system 24 includes the switching system 1 described above.

[0133] Furthermore, the brake lever of the brake system 24 is the actuating member 7 of the switching system 1 .

[0134] In one embodiment, the actuating member 10 is a vane on the hub of a brake master cylinder of the braking system 24 .

[0135] In yet another aspect of the present invention, a clutch system, particularly a clutch system for a motorcycle, moped, or similar vehicle, includes a clutch lever.

[0136] Furthermore, the clutch system includes the switching system 1 described above.

[0137] Furthermore, the clutch lever of the clutch system is an actuating member 7 of the switching system 1 .

[0138] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and adaptations can be made to the present invention without departing from the scope of the claims that follow. [Explanation of symbols]

[0139] Reference Code List 1. Switching System 2. Switch 3. Switch lever 4. Switch body 5. First Electrical Circuit 6. Second Electrical Circuit 7. Operating unit 8. Attachment 9. Grip part 10. Operating unit 11. End of first lever 12. End of second lever 13. Frame 14. Hinge 15. Housing 16. First Housing Seat 17. Guide piston 18. Elastic Body 19. Switch Plane 20. Thrust Wall 21. Rod 22. Coupling opening 23. Second Housing Seat 24. Brake system 25. Groove α. 1st angle β. Second angle γ. Third angle δ. 4th angle

Claims

1. In particular, a switching system (1) that can be installed on a motorcycle and that alternately activates several electrical circuits of the motorcycle, comprising: A switch (2) comprising a switch lever (3) and a switch body (4), the switch lever (3) being constrained to the switch body (4); a first electric circuit (5) and a second electric circuit (6) that can be alternately operated based on the position of the switch lever (3); an actuation member (7) configured to actuate said switch (2); a connection mechanism (8) interposed between the actuating member (7) and the switch (2), the connection mechanism (8) being configured to connect the actuating member (7) to the switch lever (3) such that movement of the actuating member (7) corresponds to movement of the switch lever (3); A switching system (1) comprising:

2. The actuating member (7) includes a grip portion (9) and an actuating portion (10), The grip portion (9) can be gripped by a user to actuate the actuating member (7); The actuating part (10) is connected to the connecting mechanism (8) and configured to move the switch lever (3); 2. The switching system (1) according to claim 1, wherein the actuating member (7) is preferably a brake lever of a motorcycle and / or the actuating part (10) is a vane on the hub of a brake master cylinder of a motorcycle.

3. The switch lever (3) has a first lever end (11) and a second lever end (12) opposite to the first lever end (11); The first lever end (11) is constrained to the switch body (4), The second lever end (12) is free, The switch lever (3) is rotatable about the first lever end (11) relative to the switch body (4), 3. The switching system (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the actuating member (7) is configured to act on the second lever end (12) by means of the connection mechanism (8) to rotate the switch lever (3) about the first lever end (11).

4. The switch lever (3) is configured to take at least a first operating position, a second operating position, and a third operating position; The switch (2) When the switch lever (3) is in a first operating position, the first electric circuit (5) is closed and the second electric circuit (6) is open; When the switch lever (3) is in a second operating position, both the first electric circuit (5) and the second electric circuit (6) are open; When the switch lever (3) is in a third operating position, the first electric circuit (5) is open and the second electric circuit (6) is closed; Optionally, said first operating position corresponds to a rest position of said switch lever (3). A switching system (1) according to any one of claims 1-3.

5. The switch lever (3) defines a switch plane (19) perpendicular to the direction of movement of the switch lever (3); The switch lever (3) extends above the switch plane (19) when in the first operating position; The switching from the first operating position to the second operating position is performed by rotating the switch lever (3) through a first angle (α) relative to the switch plane (19), The switching from the first operating position to the third operating position is performed by rotating the switch lever (3) through a second angle (β) relative to the switch plane (19), The first angle (α) is smaller than the second angle (β). A switching system (1) according to claim 4.

6. A frame (13) is provided, The actuating member (7) is rotatably connected to the frame (13), Preferably, said actuating member (7) is hingedly connected to said frame (13) by a hinge (14), The switch body (4) is fixed to the frame (13), The actuating member (7) is configured to take at least a first angular position, a second angular position, and a third angular position; The connection mechanism (8) When the actuating member (7) is in the first angular position, the switch lever (3) is in the first actuating position; When the actuating member (7) is in the second angular position, the switch lever (3) is in the second actuating position; When the actuating member (7) is in the third angular position, the switch lever (3) is in the third actuating position; Optionally, said first angular position corresponds to said rest position of said actuating member (7). A switching system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, configured as follows.

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

8. When the actuating member (7) is in the first angular position, the connecting mechanism (8) is configured to bias the switch lever (3) to the first actuating position; the rest position of the switching system (1) is configured to correspond to a configuration in which the actuating lever (7) is in the first angular position and the switch lever (3) is in the first actuating position, 7. A switching system (1) according to claim 4 or 6, wherein preferably the first electric circuit (5) is configured to control a motorcycle speed adjustment function and the second electric circuit (6) is configured to control a motorcycle engine start enable function.

9. The connection mechanism (8) comprises a housing (15), preferably made of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), The housing (15) defines a first housing seat (16) that is open to the actuating member (7); The connection mechanism (8) includes a guide piston (17) at least partially inserted into the first housing seat (16); The guide piston (17) is movable within the first housing seat (16) relative to the housing (15); The guide piston (17) is connected to the switch lever (3), and translational movement of the guide piston (17) relative to the housing (15) corresponds to movement of the switch lever (3); The switching system (1) of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the connection mechanism (8) includes at least one elastic element (18) configured to bias the guide piston (17) into abutment against the actuating member (7).

10. the elastic element (18) is interposed between the housing (15) and the guide piston (17) and configured to bias the guide piston (17) to retract from the first housing seat (16); Preferably, said at least one elastic element (18) is a cylindrical compression coil spring arranged substantially coaxially with said guide piston (17); The guide piston (17) has a thrust wall (20) that abuts against the operating member (7) and a rod (21) connected to the thrust wall (20); The rod (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); Optionally, the thrust wall (20) has a convex shape towards the actuating member (7) and / or the thrust wall (20) is formed in the shape of a sphere and / or a hemisphere; the spherical partial wall abuts the actuating member (7) and / or the rod (21) is substantially cylindrical and extends about an axis perpendicular to the switch plane (19); the at least one elastic element (18) is interposed between the thrust wall (20) and the housing (15); 10. The switching system (1) according to claim 9, wherein optionally the guide piston (17) is made of fiber reinforced plastic and graphite.

11. The guide piston (17) defines a coupling opening (22); The switch lever (3) is inserted into the coupling opening (22), Optionally, the guide piston (17) has a thrust wall (20) that abuts against the actuating member (7), and a rod (21) connected to the thrust wall (20); The rod (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); the coupling opening (22) passes through the rod (21) of the guide piston (17), and / or the switch lever (3) passes through the coupling opening (22), and / or the second end (12) of the switch lever (3) extends beyond the coupling opening (22), and / or 10. The switching system (1) of claim 9, 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. When the actuating member (7) is in the first angular position, The coupling opening (22) is covered by the housing (15), The switch lever (3) inserted into the coupling opening (22) is biased to the first operating position by the guide piston (17); the switch lever (3) does not come into contact with the 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); The switch lever (3) is in contact with the at least one elastic element (18), the switch 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); When the actuating member (7) is in the third angular position, the coupling opening (22) is at least partially, preferably completely, uncovered by the housing (15); The switch lever (3) is in contact with the at least one elastic element (18), the switch 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 held in a compressed state by the switch lever (3) and the guide piston (17) and is configured to maintain an elastic biasing force against the switch lever (3) and the guide piston (17).

13. the connection mechanism (8) comprises an articulated connection mechanism interposed between the actuating member (7) and the switch lever (3), configured to connect the actuating member (7) to the switch lever (3), and configured such that movement of the actuating member (7) corresponds to movement of the switch lever (3); or 2. The switching system (1) of claim 1, wherein the connection mechanism (8) includes a cam element interposed between the actuating member (7) and the switch lever (3), and is configured to connect the actuating member (7) to the switch lever (3), and is configured such that movement of the actuating member (7) corresponds to movement of the switch lever (3).

14. The housing (15) defines a second housing seat (23) preferably open towards the actuating member (7), 10. The switching system (1) according to claim 9, wherein the switch body (4) is housed within the second housing seat (23).

15. A braking system (24), in particular for a motorcycle, moped or similar vehicle, comprising: a brake lever operatively connected to a brake master cylinder; The switching system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, the brake lever of the braking system (24) is the actuating member (7) of the switching system (1); Optionally, the actuating portion (10) of the actuating member (7) is a vane on the hub of the brake master cylinder of the brake system (24).

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

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