Abstract: A quick-release captive clamping pin that uses a ball-lock pin and an endcap assembly to provide a tooling assembly with both holding and clamping action with a quick-release function. The captive clamping pin may include an adjustable-length ball-lock pin inserted through the tool and workpiece, where the length adjustment is used to apply clamping force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clip for fastening a first element to a second element, wherein the clip has a top (1) and a tip (2) and a first side (4) and a second side (5), wherein the first side (4) extends from the top (1) in the direction of the tip (2), and the second side (5) extends from the top (1) in the direction of the tip (2), wherein a first side wall (10) extends from the first side (4) in the direction of the second side (5), and a second side wall (13) extends from the second side (5) in the direction of the first side (4), wherein the first side wall (10) has a first protruding finger (14), which overlaps a region of the second side wall (13), wherein the first side wall (10) has a second protruding finger, which overlaps another region of the second side wall (13).

Abstract: A selector assembly includes a housing having a spherical cavity and a detent cavity. A positioning sensor is positioned within a sensor cavity and is in communication with the spherical cavity. A selector operates about a center point of the spherical cavity and includes a spheroid member that slidably engages a guide surface of the housing. The spheroid member includes a magnet in electromagnetic communication with the positioning sensor. A first pivot and a second pivot include respective first and second rotational axes that each extend through the center point. A detent pin is biased toward and slidably engages a detent surface of the detent cavity to define a plurality of selector positions of the selector. Operation of the selector within the spherical cavity and along the detent surface defines the plurality of selector positions that are communicated to a controller via the magnet and the positioning sensor.

Abstract: A sphere-type shift control apparatus for an electronic transmission system includes a shift operation unit configured to be operated by a driver of a vehicle for gear shifting on a first hemisphere of a spherical mechanism and a design unit for indirect illumination and image transmission on a second hemisphere of the spherical mechanism. By rotating the spherical mechanism, only the shift operation unit is exposed to a vehicle interior through an opening of a housing when a shift operation is required, while only the design unit is exposed to the vehicle interior through the opening of the housing when the shift operation is not required.

Abstract: A duct replacement device and method of use provides a duct sleeve flex connector, in three different versions, each with a flat, rigid metal bar with thin, metal bracing strips and a female-treaded pole hinge. After cutting loose the old duct from under the register box, an HVAC technician enters the attic and threads the device on a telescoping pole, depositing the device near the open register box. The technician then climbs a ladder under the register box, grabs and adjusts the device with the flat, rigid metal bar into position, then attaches it with the thin, metal bracing strips.

Abstract: A screwdriver device for a threaded plug includes a structure which extends along an axis and includes a head and a shank connected to a first end of the head, wherein the head has a second end which opens onto a cavity suitable for containing a head of a plug, wherein along the axis the cavity includes at least a first portion having a lateral surface which has a first profile and at least a second portion having a lateral surface which has a second profile which is not coincident with the first profile.

Abstract: A pressing device is provided, including: a main body, including a chamber; a pushing assembly, including a retractable mechanism movably inserted within the chamber, a first pushing board connected with the retractable mechanism and a restricting member embedded within the chamber and blocking the retractable mechanism from moving out of the chamber; a hydraulic mechanism, including a tube body which is connected with the main body and communicated with the chamber, a driving rod movably inserted within the tube body and a piston driven by the driving rod, the piston being configured to drive fluid to flow in or out of the chamber. Another pressing device is further provided, differing from the pressing device described above in that: the main body further including a channel, a wall of the chamber including at least one recession which is communicated with the channel.

Abstract: A parking brake control device, including: a base attached to the vehicle body; a lever body rotatable with respect to the base and including a tubular handle portion; a ratchet gear formed on the base; a pawl rotatable with respect to the lever body and engaging with the ratchet gear to regulate rotation of the lever body; a release knob protruding from an end of the handle portion; a compression coil spring positioned inside the handle portion, the spring having a first end and a second end, wherein the compression coil spring at the first end urges the release knob outward of the handle portion; and a release rod inserted through the compression coil spring, with one end attached to the release knob, and another end connected to the pawl, wherein pushing in the release knob causes the release rod to rotate the pawl to disengage from the ratchet gear.

Abstract: A plurality of control elements extend from the base portion of a control module in a materials handling vehicle. The control elements are located adjacent to one another, wherein at least one of the control elements includes mounting structure that permits the control element to be selectively mounted to the base portion in at least first and second positions. The first position defines a first distance between the control element and an immediately adjacent control element and the second position defines a second distance between the control element and the immediately adjacent control element, the second distance being greater than the first.

Abstract: A brake lever end cap includes an elongated leg portion in which at least a portion of the brake lever is seated, and a foot portion joined to the leg portion and an end of the leg portion. The leg portion is joined to the foot portion such that the end of the leg portion joined to the foot portion is off center relative to the foot portion, and nearer the rear of the foot portion such that the majority of the foot portion extends forward of the leg portion.

Abstract: A bidirectional extraction socket may include a driven end configured to receive drive power from a driving tool, a drive end configured to interface with a fastener, and a body portion extending between the driven end and the drive end about an axis of the extraction socket. The drive end includes a fastener engagement recess extending into the body portion and coaxial with the body portion. The fastener engagement recess is configured to engage with the fastener such that the fastener is drivable in either a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction while avoiding contact with corner portions of the fastener.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clip for fastening a first element to a second element, wherein the clip has a top (1) and a tip (2) and a first side (4) and a second side (5), wherein the first side (4) extends from the top (1) in the direction of the tip (2), and the second side (5) extends from the top (1) in the direction or the tip (2), wherein a first side wall (10) extends from the first side (4) in the direction of the second side (5), and a second side wall (13) extends from the second side (5) in the direction or the first side (4), wherein the first side wall (10) has a first protruding linger (14), which overlaps a region of the second side wall (13), wherein the first side wall (10) has a second protruding finger, which overlaps another region of the second side wall (13).

Abstract: A clutch assist apparatus that has a casing, a controller, a position sensor that communicates with the controller to identify the position of a hand lever, a motor controlled by the controller and coupled to the casing, a cable pulling lever pivotally coupled to the casing about a rotation axis and configured to be coupled to a clutch cable, the cable pulling lever being movable between a first position and a second position. Wherein, the cable pulling lever selectively transitions a clutch assembly between an engaged position when the cable pulling lever is in the first position and a disengaged position when the cable pulling lever is in the second position. Further wherein, the cable pulling lever is movable between the first position and the second position by either the motor or the hand lever.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a multi-purpose removable gear shift knob disposed on a gear shift lever in a vehicle. In one aspect, a removable gear shift knob includes a body comprising a central aperture for receiving the gear shift lever and a plurality of compartments disposed around the central aperture. An individual compartment of the plurality of compartments is configured to hold one or more accessories, where the one or more accessories are selected from: one or more screwdriver bits, one or more light emitting diodes (LED), and a battery.

Abstract: A flush mounted built-in body for a sanitary fitting, having a mixer with a regulating nut, wherein the regulating nut can be rotated about a rotational axis, a support plate having a hub, a stop ring having a stop supported by the hub of the support plate, and a rotating knob for actuating the mixer. A rotational movement of the rotating knob is limited by the stop of the stop ring and the rotating knob comprises a hollow shaft which couples the rotating knob in a non-rotating manner to the regulating nut and can be adjusted parallel to the rotational axis of the regulating nut.

Abstract: A system includes an agricultural metering system with a meter roller configured to meter product from an agricultural product storage compartment to a product distribution system via rotation of the meter roller. The meter roller includes a first meter roller segment having a first plurality of flutes and corresponding recesses, and a second meter roller segment having a second plurality of flutes and a corresponding second plurality of recesses. The flutes of the first meter roller segment are axially separated from the flutes of the second meter roller segment by a gap. The meter roller also includes a dividing ring disposed about the shaft and axially positioned between the first meter roller segment and the second meter roller segment. A width of the dividing ring is substantially equal to the gap.

Abstract: A system includes an agricultural metering system with a meter roller configured to meter product from an agricultural product storage compartment to a product distribution system via rotation of the meter roller. The meter roller includes a first meter roller segment having a first plurality of flutes and corresponding recesses, and a second meter roller segment having a second plurality of flutes and a corresponding second plurality of recesses. The flutes of the first meter roller segment are axially separated from the flutes of the second meter roller segment by a gap. The meter roller also includes a dividing ring disposed about the shaft and axially positioned between the first meter roller segment and the second meter roller segment. A width of the dividing ring is substantially equal to the gap.

Abstract: A bathtub spout article that allows for aesthetic and functional capacity while simultaneously effectively preventing collected and adhered water from migrating to an adjacent wall structure is provided. Such a spout includes a standard connection (screw-type, for instance) to a dispensing water pipe extending from such a wall structure with an opening for water egress purposes as well as a migration-prevention opening (or gutter) on the underside thereof. Such an opening (or gutter) directs any migrating water from the spout opening from transporting past such an underside opening (or gutter) thereby preventing all such potentially migrating water from reaching the wall structure from which the pipe and spout extend. In this manner, the water will simply collect at the edge of such an opening (or gutter) and drip into the subject shower basin, preventing any water damage from occurring at the wall structure location.

Abstract: Torque devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, a torque device includes a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a longitudinal axis. The body includes a slot extending along a length of the body parallel to the longitudinal axis. The slot extends from an exterior surface of the body to an interior surface of the body. The slot is sized and shaped to receive a flexible elongate member. The body includes an opening extending through the body perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and in communication with the slot. The torque device includes a closing mechanism movably coupled to the body. The closing mechanism is movable within the opening of the body between an open position that allows the flexible elongate member to be inserted into the slot and a locked position that fixedly secures the flexible elongate member to the torque device.

Abstract: A screwless knob assembly includes a knob member and a knob backcover member. The knob member includes a handle and a shaft. The shaft is disposed opposite the handle and is configured to communicate through an aperture of a backing board. A portion of the shaft is configured to extend completely through the aperture of the backing board. Furthermore, the knob backcover member is configured to securely fasten around the portion of the shaft.

Abstract: A device for inputting command signals to a marine vessel control system includes a lever that is selectively operable in a joystick mode and a lever mode. In the lever mode, the lever is confined to pivoting about a horizontal axis to thereby input throttle and shift commands to the control system. In the joystick mode, the lever is freely pivotable in all directions away from a vertical axis that is perpendicular to the horizontal axis to thereby input throttle, shift, and directional commands to the control system.

Abstract: A handle assembly of a lock includes a handle, a sleeve, a stopper and an engaging member, wherein the handle comprises an accommodating slot, a lodge hole and a penetrating hole. The sleeve is disposed at the accommodating slot along the direction of a major axis and comprises a through hole. The stopper is disposed at the sleeve and protrudes to the sleeve via the through hole of the sleeve. Owing to the through hole corresponded to the lodge hole, the stopper is lodged in the lodge hole of the handle. The engaging member is disposed in the accommodating slot and adjustably movable along the direction of a transverse axis so that the handle and the sleeve are steadily engaged from each other.

Abstract: A handheld operation device includes a casing, a plurality of counterweight blocks and a counterweight module. The counterweight module is disposed on the casing. The counterweight module includes a base and a block plate. The block plate covers the base. One of the base and the block plate is capable of rotating with respect to the casing. The base has a plurality of accommodating recesses. The block plate has a broken hole formed thereon. One of the accommodating recesses is exposed in the broken hole such that one of the counterweight blocks is capable of passing through the broken hole and then being disposed in the accommodating recess.

Abstract: Food processing devices with attached handles are disclosed. The handle may be locked to prohibit movement of the handle relative to the food processing device and unlocked to permit movement of the handle relative to the food processing device. The mechanism for unlocking the handle may include a cam-type arrangement. The handle may function as part of a safety system which controls actuation of a motor.

Abstract: An operator for a casement window is disclosed which includes a hub that frictionally receives a spindle. The hub is pivotally connected to a proximal end of a pivoting handle. The hub is disposed within a cavity that extends through the proximal end of the handle and terminates at a back wall. The cavity partially accommodates a biasing element, an actuator and the hub. The biasing element is disposed between the actuator and the back wall and biases the actuator towards the hub. The hub includes at least one open position recess and open position protrusion and the actuator includes a complementary protrusion and a recess wherein the protrusion is received in the at least one open position recess of the hub and the recess of the actuator receives the at least one open position protrusion of the hub when the handle is pivoted to the open position.

Abstract: A faucet handle includes a handle having a containment space, the containment space having an assembly aperture on a top surface, the assembly aperture accepting a limiting member, with two limiting ribs disposed adjacent to two opposite sides of the assembly aperture. A plurality of adjusting members respectively have a through aperture and two engaging columns adjacent to sides of the through aperture. Each engaging column is inserted between the two limiting ribs of the handle. The adjusting member also has two engaging slots adjacent to another side of the through aperture and an assembly device having an assembly base. The assembly base has an assembly space and two positioning columns adjacent to the assembly space, and each positioning column engages with an engaging slot of the adjusting member.

Abstract: A control handle for mounting on a forward end of a tail section of a crane having a crane pivot axis includes a normally-engaged brake mechanism thereon for maintaining the control handle in a fixed position until disengaged by an operator, the control handle when disengaged being rotatable about a pivot axis parallel to the crane pivot axis. A crane assembly incorporating the control handle includes a wheeled dolly, a telescopic crane pivotably mounted on the wheeled dolly about a crane pivot axis, the telescopic crane having a forward end, and a rearward end opposite the forward end, a telescopic boom at the forward end, and a tail section at the rearward end. The control handle is mounted on the forward end of the tail section.

Abstract: A faucet control handle structure, which can be used in different water control bases with different sizes, including a control handle and a adjustable device, wherein the control handle has a receiving space that has two positioning ribs cross each other to engage with the adjustable device. The adjustable device has an adjustable base, a clamping piece and an adjustable unit, wherein the adjustable base has a sleeve hole, one end of which has a plurality of wedging edges formed at the opening end thereof. A clamping piece that can be adjusted to move back and forth is then formed in an opposing direction of the wedging edge. According to the above structure, since the adjustable device is located at the receiving space of the control handle, it can be used for water control sticks with different sizes of the water control base to enhance the practicability of the faucet handle and increase the convenience during the assembly process.

Abstract: A control knob for a vehicle has an improved outward appearance by forming a boundary line between two different materials in a portion that is not visible and preventing abrupt differences in color due to light refraction. The control knob is produced by dual injection molding of two different materials, is installed on one end of a shift lever, and functions as a handgrip. The control knob includes an portion of opaque and transparent materials, an overlapping portion opaque and transparent materials, and a coated portion formed of paint applied to portions of the transparent portion that do not overlap with the opaque portion. A boundary surface between the opaque and transparent portions is such that a refractive index of light passing through the transparent portion from the overlapping portion is close to a refractive index of light passing through the transparent portion from the coated portion.

Abstract: A wall-mounted faucet control component includes a control handle, a conversion block and a restricting device, wherein two spaced protruding ribs are located at the periphery of the opening of a receiving space of the control handle, and a connecting pole is protrudingly formed at the center of the opening surface of the receiving space. The conversion block is located at the receiving space of the control handle, wherein two recessed slots are spacedly and recessedly formed at the periphery of the conversion block, and the recessed slots are engaged with the protruding ribs of the control handle. According to the abovementioned structure, since the detachable conversion block is formed at the receiving space of the control handle, it can be used for water control bases of different sizes to increase the practicability of the faucet handle and increase the convenience in assembly process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shift knob (31) of a driving mode switching device allowing switching of multiple driving modes by rotation of a lever member (523) having a holding unit (31a) on an upper end thereof. In a region extending from a first position in a direction of an axis of the lever member (523) to a bottom surface (315) of the holding unit (31a) located downward of the first position, a length of the holding unit (31a) in a radial direction thereof is equal to or longer than a length thereof in the radial direction at the first position.

Abstract: A closing system for doors having a container provided in a handle. The container has a touch surface that is placed in a window-type recess of the handle, and a switching element that is arranged in the container can be actuated by the touch surface. The switching element is used to switch the control electronics of the closing system between two states, namely a state that prevents opening of the door and a state that allows the door to be opened.

Abstract: The trailer landing gear apparatus may be used for rotating a drive shaft of a landing gear or lifting gear of a land vehicle. There may be a drive shaft connector that may be attachable to a trailer drive shaft, A drive gear apparatus may be mounted on a rotary drive apparatus and a drive apparatus connector may be attached to a drive socket of the drive gear apparatus. The drive shaft may be rotated by positioning the drive apparatus connector on a connector shaft of the drive shaft connector. The rotary drive apparatus may then be operated to rotate the gear elements of the drive gear apparatus to rotate the drive shaft connector. The drive shaft connector may also have a hand crank handle attached to a sleeve for alternate use in drive shaft rotation.

Abstract: An assembly structure of a faucet control handle that used in different sizes of water control bases includes a control handle and an adjustable unit, wherein a receiving space of the control handle has a first and a second wedging ribs cross each other at the periphery of an opening of the receiving space. The adjustable unit has an adjustable base, a clamping piece and an adjustable element, wherein the adjustable base has a connecting hole that forms a wedging edge at one end thereof, and the clamping piece that can be adjusted is formed facing the wedging edge. Since the control handle's receiving space has the adjustable unit, the faucet handle in the present invention can be used in different water control bases with different sizes of water control sticks to increase the practicability of the faucet handle, and further increase the convenience during the assembly process.

Abstract: A gearshift lever for switching a gear range of a vehicle transmission includes a lever body, which accommodates a detent rod, and an operation unit, which is arranged on the lever body. The operation unit is pushed to disengage the detent rod from a detent receptacle formed in a base plate and cancel pivoting restriction of the lever body. The operation unit includes an inclined surface on which the detent rod slides. The inclined surface moves the detent rod in a direction in which the detent rod disengages from the detent receptacle when the operation unit is pushed. The operation unit also includes a coil spring, which biases the operation unit in a direction that is the same as a direction in which the operation unit is pushed to hold the detent rod in contact with the inclined surface, and a mount, which positions the coil spring.

Abstract: An adjustable armrest that attaches to zero-radius turning mowers includes a telescoping armrest and a clamping bracket. The armrest provides a horizontal support for an operator's arm and is covered with a layer of foam padding for comfort. The clamping bracket is attachable to a steering handle at a prescribed location. In this manner, after the operator attaches an adjustable armrest on each of the steering handles the forearms and wrists are supported and the armrests pivot with the steering handles in order to preserve the comfortable supportive functioning of the armrests.

Abstract: A handle apparatus utilized for actuating mechanisms with a pair of parallel cables detects a cable out condition, and prevents further activation of the actuated mechanism. The apparatus has a yoke mechanism which is pivotally attached to an activation rod, which in turn is connected to an activation handle. The yoke mechanism has a first side and a second side, with one of the cables attached to the first side and the other cable attached to the second side. The yoke mechanism has a first stop member attached to the first side of the yoke mechanism and a second stop member attached to the second side of the yoke mechanism. The apparatus has stationary shoulders which are placed such that the stationary shoulders will engage the stop members if either cable fails.

Abstract: A wall-mounted faucet control device includes a control handle and two transforming heads, wherein the control handle has two wedging ribs cross each other at the periphery of an opening of the control handle, and two transforming heads have an inserting slot on one side and a connecting surface on the other side. Two connecting slots cross with each other are recessedly formed at the connecting surface, and the connecting slots are engaged with the wedging ribs of the control handle. According to the disclosed structure, since the control handle's receiving space has detachable transforming heads, the faucet handle in the present invention can be used in different water control bases with different sizes to increase the practicability of the faucet handle, and further increase the convenience during the assembly process.

Abstract: A faucet control handle structure includes a control handle and two transforming heads, wherein the control handle has two wedging ribs cross each other at the periphery of an opening of the control handle, and two transforming heads have an inserting slot on one side and a connecting surface on the other side. Two connecting slots cross with each other are recessedly formed at the connecting surface, and the connecting slots are engaged with the wedging ribs of the control handle. According to the disclosed structure, since the control handle's receiving space has detachable transforming heads, the faucet handle in the present invention can be used in different water control bases with different sizes to increase the practicability of the faucet handle, and further increase the convenience during the assembly process.

Abstract: A stowable handle apparatus includes a mounting device configured to facilitate securing the handle apparatus to an object and a grip member mechanically coupled to the mounting device such that the grip member is selectively repositionable between a stowed configuration in which the grip member is adjacent to a portion of the object when the mounting device is secured to the object, and a deployed configuration in which the grip member is oriented in relation to the mounting device such that at least a portion of the grip member extends from the object, with the grip member being operatively engaged with the mounting device in a manner facilitating an action by a user of the handle apparatus imparting a force against the grip member to lift or reposition the object.

Abstract: A utility vehicle comprises a driver seat; a passenger seat positioned such that the passenger seat and the driver seat are arranged side by side in a rightward and leftward direction; a console box provided between the driver seat and the passenger seat; a shift lever operated by a driver to perform a shifting operation; and a grab member provided in the vicinity of the passenger seat and secured to the vehicle body frame; wherein the shift lever is provided between the driver seat and the passenger seat and is positioned closer to the driver seat than a center of the console box in the rightward and leftward direction; and the grab member is provided between the driver seat and the passenger seat and is positioned closer to the passenger seat than the center of the console box in the rightward and leftward direction.

Abstract: A faucet control handle structure includes a control handle and two transforming heads, wherein the control handle has two wedging ribs cross each other at the periphery of an opening of the control handle, and two transforming heads have an inserting slot on one side and a connecting surface on the other side. Two connecting slots cross with each other are recessedly formed at the connecting surface, and the connecting slots are engaged with the wedging ribs of the control handle. According to the disclosed structure, since the control handle's receiving space has detachable transforming heads, the faucet handle in the present invention can be used in different water control bases with different sizes to increase the practicability of the faucet handle, and further increase the convenience during the assembly process.

Abstract: A wall-mounted faucet control device includes a control handle and two transforming heads, wherein the control handle has two wedging ribs cross each other at the periphery of an opening of the control handle, and two transforming heads have an inserting slot on one side and a connecting surface on the other side. Two connecting slots cross with each other are recessedly formed at the connecting surface, and the connecting slots are engaged with the wedging ribs of the control handle. According to the disclosed structure, since the control handle's receiving space has detachable transforming heads, the faucet handle in the present invention can be used in different water control bases with different sizes to increase the practicability of the faucet handle, and further increase the convenience during the assembly process.

Abstract: A faucet handle and control module includes: a control handle and three joints. Each joints is respectively disposed between the protruding portion of the control handle and the engaging member, each joint has an insertion aperture. each insertion aperture having a different cross-sectional shape, two insertion apertures of the two joints having an assembly aperture at one end, the assembly aperture engaging with the screwing member of the control handle, these two joints having a securing aperture connected to the insertion aperture, and the securing aperture engaging with a securing member.

Abstract: A wall-mounted faucet control component includes a control handle, a conversion block and a restricting device, wherein two spaced protruding ribs are located at the periphery of the opening of a receiving space of the control handle, and a connecting pole is protrudingly formed at the center of the opening surface of the receiving space. The conversion block is located at the receiving space of the control handle, wherein two recessed slots are spacedly and recessedly formed at the periphery of the conversion block, and the recessed slots are engaged with the protruding ribs of the control handle. According to the abovementioned structure, since the detachable conversion block is formed at the receiving space of the control handle, it can be used for water control bases of different sizes to increase the practicability of the faucet handle and increase the convenience in assembly process.

Abstract: A wall-mounted faucet control module that can be applied to different water control valves with different sizes, includes two control handles, two transforming heads, a restricting device and a panel set, wherein detachable transforming heads and conversion block are located at the receiving space of two control handles, and the panel set has detachable adjusting sheets and positioning sleeves, The conversion block is located at the receiving space of the control handle, so that the wall-mounted faucet control module can be used for water control bases of different sizes to increase the practicability of the faucet handle and panel set, and increase the convenience in assembly process.

Abstract: A drum lifter for lifting and moving empty and full chimed and unchimed drums. The lifter includes a cross member with grippers at each end. The grippers include a cam block with a cam rotatably mounted in the cam block.

Abstract: A one touch combination structure of a knob for an automatic transmission may include the knob which is provided with an operation button, an insert which is interposed inside the knob, a lever pipe which is housed in the insert and a lower end portion of which is hingedly supported to regulate shift speeds, and an operation rod which is slidably inserted into the lever pipe and elastically supported therein so as to vertically move according to an operation of the operation button, wherein a first fitting protrusion and a second fitting protrusion having different width and length are provided at an inner circumference of the insert, and a first cut groove and a second cut groove respectively responding to the first fitting protrusion and the second fitting protrusion are formed at an upper end portion of the lever pipe.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shift knob (31) of a driving mode switching device allowing switching of multiple driving modes by rotation of a lever member (523) having a holding unit (31a) on an upper end thereof. In a region extending from a first position in a direction of an axis of the lever member (523) to a bottom surface (315) of the holding unit (31a) located downward of the first position, a length of the holding unit (31a) in a radial direction thereof is equal to or longer than a length thereof in the radial direction at the first position.

Abstract: A handle structure for sports equipment bars (B) particularly handlebars of cycles, motor cycles or the like. The structure (1) has a main tubular body (2) which defines a longitudinal axis (X), and has an outer surface (6) susceptible of being grasped by a user and an inner surface (7) designed to be operably mounted to the bar (B). A first device (3) axially locks the main body (2) to the bar (B). The tubular body (2) has a plurality of modular annular elements (10, 10?, 10?) designed for mutual coaxial connection along the longitudinal axis (X) for adjusting the overall length (L) of the body (2) to each user's needs. A sports implement incorporating such structure is also provided.