Description:

FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10, Rule 13]

AN APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A BRAKE MECHANISM OF A VEHICLE

HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED, an Indian Company at: The Grand Plaza, Plot No.2, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj- Phase -II, New Delhi, India, 110 070

THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION PARTICULARLY DESCRIBES THE INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION:
[01] The present invention relates to an apparatus for assembling a brake mechanism of a vehicle. The invention furthermore provides a method for assembling the brake mechanism of the vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
[02] Generally, a vehicle comprises a brake mechanism connected to a brake application member. Actuation of the brake application member is transmitted to the brake mechanism which acts upon a ground engaging member so as to reduce a speed of the vehicle. The brake mechanism comprises a brake assembly which acts upon the ground engaging member and retards a speed of the ground engaging member. The brake mechanism further comprises a brake lever interconnecting a first part of a brake cord to the brake assembly while a third part of the brake cord is connected to the brake application lever. In particular, the brake lever is connected to the first part of the brake cord vide at least one fastening member. The brake mechanism further comprises a resilient member disposed between the brake lever and a second part of the brake cord. During application of the brake, the resilient member undergoes compression and once the brake application ceases to exit, the resilient member generates and applies a restoring force on the brake lever and the brake application member.

[03] During assembling of the brake mechanism, the resilient member has to be compressed and thereafter the first part of the brake cord has to be connected to the brake lever vide the at least one fastening member. Traditionally, force is applied on the brake lever by one hand, which leads to compression of the resilient member and the at least one fastening member is connected to the first part of the brake cord. This traditional process of assembling the brake mechanism suffers from a variety of disadvantages, including but not limited to a need to continuously apply force on the brake lever by one hand, the fatigue experienced in the process of application of the force on the brake lever, non-availability of both hands for connecting the at least one fastening member to the first part of the brake cord, etc. Also, the process of assembling the brake mechanism takes excessive time, which adversely impacts the production and ultimately the cost of the vehicle. Thus, there is a need to address one or more of the aforesaid disadvantages.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[04] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[05] Accordingly, the present invention provides an apparatus for assembling a brake mechanism of a vehicle, the brake mechanism comprising a brake cord and a resilient member connected to a brake lever via at least one fastening member. In an embodiment of the invention, the apparatus comprises a first part adapted to come in contact with a first portion of the vehicle; a second part connected to the first part; the second part comprising a through opening; and a third part adapted to come in contact with a brake lever, the third part passing through the through opening provided in the second part and being adapted to be maintained in a first state in which the third part does not compresses the brake lever, the third part being further adapted to be moved with respect to the second part to attain a second state in which the third part compresses the brake lever against the resilient member.

[06] In an embodiment of the invention, the first part comprises a first arm, a second arm spaced apart from the first arm, and a first shoulder part connected between the first arm and the second arm.

[07] In another embodiment of the invention, a space between the first arm the second arm being at least equal to a width of the first portion of the vehicle.

[08] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the first shoulder part is connected to the second part.

[09] In still another embodiment of the invention, the first arm comprises a first bush member and the second arm comprises a second bush member.

[010] In a further embodiment of the invention, the third part comprises a third arm, a fourth arm spaced apart from the third arm, and a second shoulder part connected between the third arm and the fourth arm.

[011] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, the third arm comprises a first contacting member adapted to come in contact with the brake lever.

[012] In another embodiment of the invention, the fourth arm passes through the through opening of the second part.

[013] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the fourth arm comprises a stopper member that prohibits the fourth arm from coming out of the through opening.

[014] In still another embodiment of the invention, a length of the fourth arm is greater than a length of the third arm.

[015] In a further embodiment of the invention, in the first state, the fourth arm of the third part is located concentric with regard to the through opening of the second part.

[016] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, in the second state, the resilient member applies a force on the brake lever and the brake lever applies a force on the third part thereby causing the fourth arm of the third part to be located non-concentric with regard to the through opening of the second part.

[017] In another embodiment of the invention, the third part gets retained in the second state due to friction between the fourth arm of the third part and the through opening of the second part.

[018] The present invention furthermore provides a process of assembling a brake mechanism of a vehicle, wherein the brake mechanism comprises a brake cord and a resilient member connected to a brake lever via at least one fastening member. The process of assembling comprises locating the brake cord and the resilient member with respect to the brake lever. In particular, the brake cord and the resilient member are located with respect to the brake lever such that a first part of the brake cord passes through the brake lever and the resilient member gets sandwiched between the brake lever and a second part of the brake cord. Thereafter, the apparatus is located on the vehicle such that the apparatus is in a first state. In particular, the equipment comprises a first part adapted to come in contact with a first portion of the vehicle; a second part connected to the first part; the second part comprising a through opening; and a third part passing through the through opening provided in the second part. In the first state, the third part of the apparatus does not compress the brake lever. Thereafter, the third part is brought to a second state in which the third part compresses the brake lever. While bringing the third part is brought to a second state force is exerted against the resilient member. Thereafter, the brake cord and the resilient member are connected to the brake lever via said at least one fastening member. Thereafter, the third part of the apparatus is brought to the first state.

[019] In an embodiment of the invention, the first portion of the vehicle comprises a first front fork, the first front fork and the brake lever being located on a first side of the vehicle.

[020] One of the advantages of the invention is that when the apparatus of the present invention is used during the process of assembling a brake mechanism of a vehicle, the user has to being the third part to the second state once and thereafter user does not have to continuously hold the brake lever.

[021] Another advantage of the invention is that a level of fatigue experienced by the user during assembling of the brake mechanism drastically reduces.

[022] Yet another advantage of the invention is that both hands of the user are now available for connecting the at least one fastening member to the first part of the brake cord.

[023] Still another advantage of the invention is that a time taken for connecting the at least one fastening member to the first part of the brake cord reduces.

[024] A further advantage of the invention is that a rate of production of the vehicle improves and the cost of producing the vehicle decreases.

[025] All of the aforesaid aspects also contribute to a reduction in the cost of the vehicle.

[026] To further clarify the advantages and features of the invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES:
[027] In order that the invention may be readily understood and put into practical effect, reference will now be made to exemplary embodiments as illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views. The figures together with a detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate the embodiments and explain various principles and advantages, in accordance with the present invention where:

[028] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[029] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of the apparatus for assembling a brake mechanism of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[030] Figure 3 illustrates an exploded perspective view of the apparatus for assembling a brake mechanism of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[031] Figure 4 illustrates a flow chart of the process involved in assembling of the brake mechanism on the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[032] Figure 5 illustrates a pictorial view showing the brake cord and the resilient member having been placed with respect to the brake lever in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[033] Figure 6 illustrates a pictorial view showing placement of the apparatus on the vehicle and the apparatus being in the first state in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[034] Figure 7 illustrates a pictorial view showing the third part of the apparatus being in contacting relationship with the brake lever and the apparatus being in the first state in accordance an embodiment of the invention;

[035] Figure 8 illustrates a pictorial view showing the third part of the apparatus being in the second state in accordance an embodiment of the invention;

[036] Figure 9 illustrates a pictorial view showing a user connecting two fastening members with both hands to the brake cord in accordance an embodiment of the invention;

[037] Figure 10 illustrates a pictorial view showing the apparatus being brought back to the first state in accordance an embodiment of the invention;

[038] Figure 11a illustrates a cross sectional view taken A-A’ shown in Figure 2 with the apparatus being in the first state in accordance an embodiment of the invention; and

[039] Figure 11b illustrates a cross sectional view taken A-A’ shown in Figure 2 with the apparatus being in the second state in accordance an embodiment of the invention.

[040] It may be noted that to the extent possible, like reference numerals have been used to represent like elements in the drawings. Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the drawings may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of aspects of the present invention. Furthermore, one or more elements may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

Detailed Description of the Invention:
[041] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated device, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.

[042] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.

[043] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[044] Reference throughout this specification to “an aspect”, “another aspect” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment”, “in another embodiment”, and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

[045] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.

[046] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the terms "coupled to", “connected to”, “operably connected to”, and “operatively connected to” are intended to include both direct connection / coupling (in which two elements that are coupled / connected to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling / connection (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Similarly, the terms “connected to” and “connected with” are used synonymously.

[047] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one ordinary skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. The device, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

[048] The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element as being essential to the practice of the invention.

[049] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims.

[050] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[051] The terms “front / forward”, “rear / rearward / back / backward”, “up / upper / top”, “down / lower / lower ward / downward, bottom”, “left / leftward”, “right / rightward” used therein represents the directions as seen from a vehicle driver sitting astride.

[052] While the present invention is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, cover and aspects and features thereof can be used with other types of vehicles as well. The terms “vehicle”, “two wheeled vehicle” and “motorcycle” have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term “vehicle” comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) and the like.

[053] Referring to Figure 1 there is illustrated a side view a vehicle (10). The vehicle (10) comprises, inter-alia, a body frame (20) rotatably supporting a front ground engaging member (12) and a rear ground engaging member (14). The front ground engaging member (12) is coupled to the body frame (20) via a front fork (221). The front fork (221) is coupled to a steering handle bar (24), which is configured to be rotated by the rider to steer the vehicle (10). The body frame (20) further supports a power unit (16) which supplies power to at least one of the rear ground engaging member (14) and the front ground engaging member (12). The vehicle (10) further comprises a seat (18) disposed above the body frame (12), which provides seating for at least a rider of the vehicle (10).

[054] The vehicle (10) further comprises a brake mechanism (42) which acts upon the front ground engaging member (12) so as to reduce a speed of the vehicle. The brake mechanism (42) is coupled to a brake application member (28) which is disposed on the steering handle bar (24). When the brake application member (28) receives a user actuation, the same is provided to the brake mechanism (42). The brake mechanism (42) in particular comprises a brake assembly (26) which acts upon the ground engaging member and retards a speed of the ground engaging member. By way of non-limiting example, the brake assembly may be a drum brake assembly. The brake mechanism (42) further comprises a brake lever (32) interconnecting a first part (38) of a brake cord (30) to the brake assembly (26). A third part (not shown) of the brake cord (30) is connected to the brake application member (28). The brake mechanism (42) further comprises a resilient member (34) disposed between the brake lever (32) and a second part (40) of the brake cord (30). The first part (38) of the brake cord (30) is connected to the brake lever (32) vide at least one fastening (36).

[055] To address the problems in the prior art, the invention proposes an apparatus (100) which will be used for connecting the first part (38) of the brake cord (30) to the brake lever (32) vide at least one fastening (36). Now referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3, in an embodiment of the invention, the apparatus (100) comprises a first part (102) adapted to come in contact with a first portion (22) and more particularly the front fork (221) of the vehicle (10). The apparatus (100) further comprises a second part (104) connected to the first part (102). In an embodiment of the invention, the second part (104) comprises a through opening (106). The apparatus (100) further comprises a third part (108) adapted to come in contact with the brake lever (32). The third part (108) passes through the through opening (106) provided in the second part (104). As will be shown later, the third part (108) is adapted to be maintained in a first state in which the third part (108) does not compresses the brake lever (32). Also, as will be shown later, the second third part (108) is further adapted to be moved with respect to the second part (104) to attain a second state in which the third part (108) compresses the brake lever (32) against the resilient member (34).

[056] Particularly, the first part (102) comprises a first arm (110), a second arm (112) spaced apart from the first arm (110), and a first shoulder part (114) connected between the first arm (110) and the second arm (112). In an embodiment of the invention, the first shoulder part (114) is connected to the second part (104). Since the first part (102) is adapted to come in contact with the first portion (22) and more particularly the front fork (221) of the vehicle (10), a space between the first arm (110) the second arm (112) is at least equal to a width of the front fork (221) of the vehicle (10).

[057] In an embodiment of the invention, the first arm (110) comprises a first bush member (126) and the second arm (112) comprises a second bush member (128). Since the first arm (110) and the second arm (112) come in contact with the front fork (221) of the vehicle (10), the first bush member (126) and the second bush member (128) avoids making scratches on the front fork (221) when the apparatus (100) is placed on the vehicle (10). The first bush member (126) and the second bush member (128) also adds firm grip between front fork (221) and the apparatus (100).

[058] In an embodiment of the invention, the third part (108) comprises a third arm (116), a fourth arm (118) spaced apart from the third arm (116), and a second shoulder part (120) connected between the third arm (116) and the fourth arm (118). In an embodiment of the invention, the third arm (116) comprises a first contacting member (122) adapted to come in contact with the brake lever (32). In an embodiment of the invention, the fourth arm (118) passes through the through opening (106) of the second part (104). In an embodiment of the invention, the fourth arm (118) may comprise a stopper member (124) that prohibits the fourth arm (118) from coming out of the through opening (106). It can be observed that a length of the fourth arm (118) is greater than a length of the third arm (116).

[059] Now referring to Figure 4, there is illustrated a flow chart of a process for assembling (200) the brake mechanism (26). In particular, the process (200) comprises locating (202) the brake cord (30) and the resilient member (34) with respect to the brake lever (32). Now referring to Figure 5, there is illustrated a pictorial view showing the brake cord (30) and the resilient member (34) having been placed with respect to the brake lever (32). In particularly, it can be seen that the first part (38) of the brake cord (30) passes through the brake lever (32) and the resilient member (34) gets sandwiched between the second part (40) of the brake cord (30) and the brake lever (32).

[060] Now referring back to Figure 4, the process for assembling (200) further comprises locating (204) the apparatus (100) on the vehicle (10). Now referring to Figure 6, there is illustrated a pictorial view showing the apparatus (100) having been located on the vehicle (10). In particular, it can be observed that the first part (102) of the apparatus comes in contact with the first portion (22) (the front fork) of the vehicle (10). In Figure 6, while the first part (102) of the apparatus (100) comes in contact with the first portion (22) of the vehicle, the third part (108) of the apparatus (100) does not come in contact with the brake lever (32). Thus, the apparatus (100) does not compress the brake lever (32) against the resilient member (34). This state of the apparatus (100) is referred to as the first state. After locating the apparatus (100), a first force in a first direction (F1) is applied on the third part (108). This causes the fourth arm (118) to marginally pass through the through opening (106) of the second part (104) and the first contacting member (122) of the third part (108) to come in contact with the brake lever (32), as best seen in Figure 7. Even now the apparatus (100) and more particularly the third part (108) does not compress the brake lever (32) against the resilient member (34). Thus, even now the apparatus (100) is said to be in the first state.

[061] Now referring back to Figure 4, the process for assembling (200) further comprises bringing (206) the third part (108) to a second state in which the third part (108) compresses the brake lever (32) against the resilient member (34). Now referring to Figure 7, a second force in a first direction (F2) is applied on the third part (108). This causes the fourth arm (118) to further pass through the through opening (106) of the second part (104) and the third part (108) to compresses the brake lever (32) against the resilient member (34), as best seen in Figure 8. It is to be noted that the user has to merely hold the apparatus (100) while locating the same with respect to the vehicle and while moving the third part (108) through the through opening (106) of the second part (104). Thereafter, the user does not have to hold the apparatus (100). The apparatus (100) remains in the second state and does not automatically revert to first state for reasons as will be described later. Thus, the third part (108) holds the brake lever (32) in a state wherein the brake lever compresses against the resilient member (34).

[062] Now referring back to Figure 4, the process for assembling (200) further comprises connecting (208) the brake cord (30) and the resilient member (34) to the brake lever (32) via said at least one fastening member (36). Now referring to Figure 9, it can be seen that the user, without holding either the brake lever (34) or the apparatus (100) can connect the brake cord (30) and the resilient member (34) to the brake lever (32) via said at least one fastening member (36). In particular, the at least one fastening member (36) is connected to the first part (38) of the brake cord (30).

[063] Now referring back to Figure 4, the process for assembling (200) further comprises bringing (210) the third part (108) to the first state. Now referring to Figure 10, it can be seen that the user can bring the third part (108) to the first state by applying a third force in a second direction (F3), wherein the second direction is opposite to the first direction. The third force (F3) can be applied either on the second shoulder part (120) or on the stopper member (124).

[064] To better understand the reason for the third part (108) to get retained in the second state, reference is drawn to Figure 11 (a) and Figure 11(b), wherein Figure 11 (a) is the sectional view of apparatus (100) along the section A-A’ as shown in Figure 2 when the apparatus (100) is in the first state and wherein Figure 11 (b) is the sectional view of apparatus (100) along the section A-A’ as shown in Figure 2 when the apparatus (100) is in the second state.

[065] Especially, it can be seen from Figure 11(a) that when the apparatus (100) is in the first state, the third part (108) is located concentric with regard to the through opening (106), as shown by the overlap in the axis (A1) of second part (104) and the axis (A2) of the fourth arm (118). In particular, the fourth arm (118) of the third part (108) is located concentric with regard to the through opening (106) of the second part (104). It may be noted that since in the second state, the brake lever compresses the resilient member (34), the resilient member (34) will apply a restoration force on the brake lever (32). Thus, even the brake lever (32) applies a resultant restoration force on the third part (108) of the apparatus (100). However, a fraction of the resultant restoration force is not purely in the second direction and hence, the fourth arm (118) of the third part (108) gets located so as to be non-concentric with regard to the through opening (106) of the second part (104), as specifically shown by an intersection in the axis (A1) of second part (104) and the axis (A2) of the fourth arm (118) in Figure 11(b). When the fourth arm (118) of the third part (108) gets located so as to be non-concentric with regard to the through opening (106) as shown by the intersection of the axis (A1) of second part (104) and the axis (A2) of the fourth arm (118), at least one friction surface (FP1 / FP2) is created between the fourth arm (118) of the third part (108) and the through opening (106) of the second part (104). The at least one frictional surface (FP1 / FP2) created between the fourth arm (118) of the third part (108) and the through opening (106) of the second part (104) creates a frictional force in a disallows the third part (108) to move with respect to the through opening (106) of the second part (104). Thus, the third part (108) and more particularly, the fourth arm (118) of the third part (108) gets retained within the through opening (106) of the second part (104).

[066] One of the advantages of the invention is that when the apparatus (100) of the present invention is used during the process of assembling the brake mechanism (42) of the vehicle, the user has to being the third part (108) to the second state once and thereafter user does not have to continuously hold the brake lever (32) or the apparatus (100).

[067] Another advantage of the invention is that a level of fatigue experienced by the user during assembling of the brake mechanism (42) drastically reduces.

[068] Yet another advantage of the invention is that both hands of the user are now available for connecting the at least one fastening member (36) to the first part (38) of the brake cord (30).

[069] Still another advantage of the invention is that a time taken for connecting the at least one fastening member (36) to the first part (38) of the brake cord (30) reduces.

[070] A further advantage of the invention is that a rate of production of the vehicle (10) improves and the cost of producing the vehicle (10) decreases.

[071] All of the aforesaid aspects also contribute to a reduction in the cost of the vehicle (10).

[072] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.

[073] The figures and the forgoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.
, Claims:WE CLAIM:

1. An apparatus (100) for assembling a brake mechanism (42) of a vehicle (10), the brake mechanism (42) comprising a brake cord (30) and a resilient member (34) connected to a brake lever (32) via at least one fastening member (36), said apparatus (100) comprising:
a first part (102) adapted to come in contact with a first portion (22) of the vehicle (10);
a second part (104) connected to the first part (102); the second part (104) comprising a through opening (106); and
a third part (108) adapted to come in contact with the brake lever (32), the third part (108) passing through the through opening (106) provided in the second part (104) and being adapted to be maintained in a first state in which the third part (108) does not compresses the brake lever (32), the third part (108) being further adapted to be moved with respect to the second part (104) to attain a second state in which the third part (108) compresses the brake lever (32) against the resilient member (34).

2. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first part (102) comprises a first arm (110), a second arm (112) spaced apart from the first arm (110), and a first shoulder part (114) connected between the first arm (110) and the second arm (112), a space between the first arm (110) the second arm (112) being at least equal to a width of the first portion (22) of the vehicle (10), the first shoulder part (114) being connected to the second part (104).

3. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first arm (110) comprises a first bush member (126), and the second arm (112) comprises a second bush member (128).

4. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the third part (108) comprises a third arm (116), a fourth arm (118) spaced apart from the third arm (116), and a second shoulder part (120) connected between the third arm (116) and the fourth arm (118), the third arm (116) comprising a first contacting member (122) adapted to come in contact with the brake lever (32) and the fourth arm (118) passing through the through opening (106) of the second part (104).

5. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the fourth arm (118) comprises a stopper member (124) that prohibits the fourth arm (118) from coming out of the through opening (106).

6. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein a length of the fourth arm (118) being greater than a length of the third arm (116).

7. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein:
in the first state, the fourth arm (118) of the third part (108) is located concentric with regard to the through opening (106) of the second part (104);
in the second state, the resilient member (34) applies a force on the brake lever (32) and the brake lever (32) applies a force on the third part (108) thereby causing the fourth arm (118) of the third part (108) to be located non-concentric with regard to the through opening (106) of the second part (104); and
the third part (108) being retained in the second state due to friction between the fourth arm (118) of the third part (108) and the through opening (106) of the second part (104).

8. A process of assembling (200) a brake mechanism (26) of a vehicle (10), the brake mechanism (26) comprising a brake cord (30) and a resilient member (34) connected to a brake lever (32) via at least one fastening member (36), said process comprising:
(a) locating (202) the brake cord (30) and the resilient member (34) with respect to the brake lever (32) such that a first part (38) of the brake cord (30) passes through the brake lever (32) and the resilient member (34) gets sandwiched between a second part (40) of the brake cord (30) and the brake lever (32);
(b) locating (204) an apparatus (100) on the vehicle (10) such that the apparatus is in a first state, the equipment (100) comprising a first part (102) adapted to come in contact with a first portion (22) of the vehicle (10); a second part (104) connected to the first part (102); the second part (104) comprising a through opening (106); and a third part (108) passing through the through opening (106) provided in the second part (104), in the first state the third part (108) does not compresses the brake lever (32);
(c) bringing (206) the third part (108) to a second state in which the third part (108) compresses the brake lever (32) against the resilient member (34);
(d) connecting (208) the brake cord (30) and the resilient member (34) to the brake lever (32) via said at least one fastening member (36); and
(e) bringing (210) the third part (108) to the first state.

9. The process of assembling (200) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the first portion (22) of the vehicle (10) comprises a first front fork (221), the first front fork (221) and the brake lever (32) being located on a first side of the vehicle (10).