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An Adjustment Mechanism For A Swing Arm Of A Vehicle

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an adjustment mechanism (300) for a swing arm (200) of a vehicle. The adjustment mechanism (300) includes an axle adjuster assembly (310). The axle adjuster assembly (310) includes a sheet member (302) including a first plate (302a) bendably connected to a second plate (302b) via a rear plate (302c). Each of the first plate (302a) and the second plate (302b) includes a opening (304). An extended bush (306) is protruded outside the first plate (302a) and the second plate (302b). A protruded portion (306a) of the extended bush (306) interfaces an inner surface of the swing arm main tube (210) such that a gap is formed between each of the first plate (302a) and the second plate (302b) and the inner surface of the swing arm main tube (210). A stud (308) is welded to the rear plate (302c) of the sheet member (302).

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
29 December 2023
Publication Number
27/2025
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

Ather Energy Limited
3rd Floor, Tower D, IBC Knowledge Park, #4/1, Bannerghatta Main Road, Bengaluru - 560029, Karnataka, India.

Inventors

1. DHARMADHIKARI, Shubham Milind
House No. 5, 3rd D Cross Road, BTM 2nd Stage, Kuvempu Nagar, Bangalore- 560076, Karnataka, India.
2. DIHINGIA, Neelam
66, 2nd Main, BHCS Layout, BTM 2nd Stage, Bangalore - 560076, Karnataka, India.
3. NIJAGAL, Mukunda M
#1120/1, 2nd Cross, Nagappa Block, Srirampuram, Bangalore - 560021, Karnataka, India.
4. GAVEL, Gyanendra Kumar
#96, 2nd Cross Road, Venkatadri Layout, Bannerghatta Main Road, Bangalore - 560076, Karnataka, India.

Specification

Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to an adjustment mechanism for a vehicle. In particular, the present disclosure provides a rear axle adjustment mechanism for a swing arm of a vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Generally, in a vehicle, rear axle adjustment mechanisms may be attached to both sides of a swing arm. Conventionally, the swing arm may be an aluminium casted swing arm, which may be highly expensive. The rear axle adjustment mechanism may be used along with a rear axle to orient/align a rear wheel and a transmission with the vehicle. The rear axle may act as a power transmitting member to transmit power to driving wheels of the vehicle.
[0003] Conventionally, as illustrated in FIG. 1B, an outer portion of a swing arm (102) may include a slot. The slot may be provided on a left side and a right side of the swing arm (102). Axle adjusters (108) may be provided, on both sides, on the outer portion of the swing arm (102). The swing arm (102) may include a tapping arranged on a surface perpendicular to a surface on which the axle adjuster (108) is provided. A bolt (106) may be inserted into the tapping with a freely moving nut (104) on the left side and the right side of the swing arm (102). A rear wheel assembly may be inserted into the swing arm (102) and aligned with the axle adjusters (108) on both sides of the swing arm (102) along with the rear axle. The axle adjusters (108) on both sides of the swing arm (102) may be pushed rearward against a swing arm surface by torquing the bolts (106) on both sides. The nuts (104) may be tightened against the swing arm surface, thereby restricting loosening of a joint between the rear wheel assembly and the swing arm (102), keeping the rear wheel assembly in a desired orientation, and maintaining a tension in a transmission secondary belt. The distance between the surface on which the nut (104) is resting and a frontward surface of the axle adjuster (108) may be maintained with a delta on the left side and the right side for wheel and transmission alignment.
[0004] However, achieving tighter tolerances on a width of the conventional rear axle adjustment mechanisms is difficult, thereby causing a higher gap between the axle adjusters (108) and an inner width of a main tube of the swing arm (102). This may lead to assembly stress with higher strain % in the main tube of the swing arm (102).
[0005] There is, therefore, a need for an improved rear axle adjustment mechanism to control a gap between the axle adjuster and the inner width of the swing arm main tube by overcoming the deficiencies in the prior art(s).

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0006] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide a rear axle adjustment mechanism with an axle adjuster assembly in a cost-effective manner.
[0007] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a rear axle adjustment mechanism with an extended bush protruded outside a first plate and a second plate of a sheet member.
[0008] An object of the present disclosure is to provide an extended bush with a protruded portion that interfaces an inner surface of a swing arm main tube so that a gap is formed between each of a first plate and a second plate and an inner surface of the swing arm main tube.
[0009] An object of the present disclosure is to provide an extended bush to control a gap between an axle adjuster assembly and an inner width of a swing arm main tube.
[0010] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an axle adjuster assembly that reduces an assembly stress and a strain percentage in a swing arm main tube caused due to application of torque on a fastener connecting the axle adjuster assembly and the swing arm main tube.

SUMMARY
[0011] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an adjustment mechanism for a vehicle. In particular, the present disclosure provides an adjustment mechanism, for example, a rear axle adjustment mechanism for a swing arm of a vehicle.
[0012] In an aspect, the present disclosure describes an adjustment mechanism for a swing arm of a vehicle. The adjustment mechanism includes an axle adjuster assembly inserted into an inner hollow section of a swing arm main tube. The axle adjuster assembly includes a sheet member including a plurality of plates. A first plate is bendably connected to a second plate via a rear plate. The first plate and the second plate include an opening. An extended bush is welded to an inner side of the sheet member via the opening. The extended bush is protruded outside the first plate and the second plate. A protruded portion of the extended bush interfaces an inner surface of the swing arm main tube such that a gap is formed between each of the first plate and the second plate and the inner surface of the swing arm main tube. A stud is welded to the rear plate of the sheet member.
[0013] In some embodiments, the stud may include two ends. A first end of the stud may be welded to at least one of the rear plate and the extended bush. A second end of the stud may be extended to an outer side of the rear plate.
[0014] In some embodiments, an adjuster plate may be positioned against a rearward surface of the swing arm main tube.
[0015] In some embodiments, the adjuster plate may be positioned at a predefined distance from the rear plate to prevent rotation of the adjustment mechanism in a mobility mode of the vehicle.
[0016] In some embodiments, the adjuster plate may include a top portion, a bottom portion, and a concaved surface in between the top portion and the bottom portion to provide rigidity to the adjuster plate.
[0017] In some embodiments, the concaved surface may include a perforation through which the adjuster plate is made to assemble on the stud.
[0018] In some embodiments, the adjustment mechanism may include at least two fasteners fastened onto the stud.
[0019] In some embodiments, the first fastener may be fastened to a rear side of the adjuster plate to pull the adjustment mechanism rearward against the adjuster plate.
[0020] In some embodiments, the fastening of the first fastener may be adjusted to control a frontward movement and a rearward movement of the adjustment mechanism.
[0021] In some embodiments, a second fastener may be fastened in proximity to the first fastener to prevent slacking of the first fastener.
[0022] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 1A illustrates an example schematic view of an electric vehicle.
[0025] FIG. 1B illustrates a conventional rear axle adjustment mechanism for a swing arm of a vehicle, according to the prior arts.
[0026] FIGs. 2A and 2B illustrate an isometric view and a schematic view depicting an arrangement of a swing arm and a rear axle adjustment mechanism, respectively, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary exploded view of a rear axle adjustment mechanism, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0028] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary exploded view of an axle adjuster assembly, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to the various embodiments and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the present disclosure is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the present disclosure as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the present disclosure relates.
[0030] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory of the present disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
[0031] Whether or not a certain feature or element was limited to being used only once, it may still be referred to as “one or more features” or “one or more elements” or “at least one feature” or “at least one element.” Furthermore, the use of the terms “one or more” or “at least one” feature or element do not preclude there being none of that feature or element, unless otherwise specified by limiting language including, but not limited to, “there needs to be one or more…” or “one or more elements is required.
[0032] Reference is made herein to some “embodiments.” It should be understood that an embodiment is an example of a possible implementation of any features and/or elements of the present disclosure. Some embodiments have been described for the purpose of explaining one or more of the potential ways in which the specific features and/or elements of the proposed disclosure fulfil the requirements of uniqueness, utility, and non-obviousness.
[0033] Use of the phrases and/or terms including, but not limited to, “a first embodiment,” “a further embodiment,” “an alternate embodiment,” “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “multiple embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “other embodiments,” “further embodiment”, “furthermore embodiment”, “additional embodiment” or other variants thereof do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, one or more particular features and/or elements described in connection with one or more embodiments may be found in one embodiment, or may be found in more than one embodiment, or may be found in all embodiments, or may be found in no embodiments. Although one or more features and/or elements may be described herein in the context of only a single embodiment, or in the context of more than one embodiment, or in the context of all embodiments, the features and/or elements may instead be provided separately or in any appropriate combination or not at all. Conversely, any features and/or elements described in the context of separate embodiments may alternatively be realized as existing together in the context of a single embodiment.
[0034] Any particular and all details set forth herein are used in the context of some embodiments and therefore should not necessarily be taken as limiting factors to the proposed disclosure. The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by “comprises... a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.
[0035] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0036] For the sake of clarity, the first digit of a reference numeral of each component of the present disclosure is indicative of the Figure number, in which the corresponding component is shown. For example, reference numerals starting with digit “1” are shown at least in Figure 1. Similarly, reference numerals starting with digit “2” are shown at least in Figure 2.
[0037] An Electric Vehicle (EV) or a battery powered vehicle including, and not limited to two-wheelers such as scooters, mopeds, motorbikes/motorcycles; three-wheelers such as auto-rickshaws, four-wheelers such as cars and other Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs) primarily work on the principle of driving an electric motor using the power from the batteries provided in the EV. Furthermore, the electric vehicle may have at least one wheel which is electrically powered to traverse such a vehicle. The term ‘wheel’ may be referred to any ground-engaging member which allows traversal of the electric vehicle over a path. The types of EVs include Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Range Extended Electric Vehicle. However, the subsequent paragraphs pertain to the different elements of a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV).
[0038] In construction, as shown in FIG. 1A, an EV (10) typically comprises a battery or battery pack (12) enclosed within a battery casing and includes a Battery Management System (BMS), an on-board charger (14), a Motor Controller Unit (MCU), an electric motor (16), and an electric transmission system (18). The primary function of the above-mentioned elements is detailed in the subsequent paragraphs: The battery of an EV (10) (also known as Electric Vehicle Battery (EVB) or traction battery) is re-chargeable in nature and is the primary source of energy required for the operation of the EV, wherein the battery (12) is typically charged using the electric current taken from the grid through a charging infrastructure (20). The battery may be charged using Alternating Current (AC) or Direct Current (DC), wherein in case of AC input, the on-board charger (14) converts the AC signal to DC signal after which the DC signal is transmitted to the battery via the BMS. However, in case of DC charging, the on-board charger (14) is bypassed, and the current is transmitted directly to the battery (12) via the BMS.
[0039] The battery (12) is made up of a plurality of cells which are grouped into a plurality of modules in a manner in which the temperature difference between the cells does not exceed 5 degrees Celsius. The terms “battery”, “cell”, and “battery cell” may be used interchangeably and may refer to any of a variety of different rechargeable cell compositions and configurations including, but not limited to, lithium-ion (e.g., lithium iron phosphate, lithium cobalt oxide, other lithium metal oxides, etc.), lithium-ion polymer, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium, nickel hydrogen, nickel-zinc, silver zinc, or other battery type/configuration. The term “battery pack” as used herein may be referred to multiple individual batteries enclosed within a single structure or multi-piece structure. The individual batteries may be electrically interconnected to achieve a desired voltage and capacity for a desired application. The Battery Management System (BMS) is an electronic system whose primary function is to ensure that the battery (12) is operating safely and efficiently. The BMS continuously monitors different parameters of the battery such as temperature, voltage, current, and so on, and communicates these parameters to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and the Motor Controller Unit (MCU) in the EV using a plurality of protocols including and not limited to Controller Area Network (CAN) bus protocol which facilitates the communication between the ECU/MCU and other peripheral elements of the EV (10) without the requirement of a host computer.
[0040] The MCU primarily controls/regulates the operation of the electric motor based on the signal transmitted from the vehicle battery, wherein the primary functions of the MCU include starting of the electric motor (16), stopping the electric motor (16), controlling the speed of the electric motor (16), enabling the vehicle to move in the reverse direction and protect the electric motor (16) from premature wear and tear. The primary function of the electric motor (16) is to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, wherein the converted mechanical energy is subsequently transferred to the transmission system of the EV to facilitate movement of the EV. Additionally, the electric motor (16) also acts as a generator during regenerative braking (i.e., kinetic energy generated during vehicle braking/deceleration is converted into potential energy and stored in the battery of the EV). The types of motors generally employed in EVs include, but are not limited to DC series motor, Brushless DC motor (also known as BLDC motors), Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), Three Phase AC Induction Motors and Switched Reluctance Motors (SRM).
[0041] The transmission system (18) of the EV (10) facilitates the transfer of the generated mechanical energy by the electric motor (16) to the wheels (22a, 22b) of the EV (10). Generally, the transmission systems (18) used in EVs (10) include single speed transmission system and multi-speed (i.e., two-speed) transmission system, wherein the single speed transmission system comprises a single gear pair whereby the EV (10) is maintained at a constant speed. However, the multi-speed/two-speed transmission system comprises a compound planetary gear system with a double pinion planetary gear set and a single pinion planetary gear set thereby resulting in two different gear ratios which facilitates higher torque and vehicle speed.
[0042] In one embodiment, all data pertaining to the EV (10) and/or charging infrastructure (20) are collected and processed using a remote server (known as cloud) (24), wherein the processed data is indicated to the rider/driver of the EV (10) through a display unit present in the dashboard (26) of the EV (10). In an embodiment, the display unit may be an interactive display unit. In another embodiment, the display unit may be a non-interactive display unit.
[0043] Embodiments explained herein relates to an adjustment mechanism for a vehicle. In particular, the present disclosure provides an adjustment mechanism, for example, a rear axle adjustment mechanism for a swing arm of a vehicle.
[0044] In an aspect, the present disclosure describes an adjustment mechanism for a swing arm of a vehicle. The adjustment mechanism includes an axle adjuster assembly inserted into an inner hollow section of a swing arm main tube. The axle adjuster assembly includes a sheet member including a plurality of plates. A first plate is bendably connected to a second plate via a rear plate. The first plate and the second plate include an opening. An extended bush is welded to an inner side of the sheet member via the opening. The extended bush is protruded outside the first plate and the second plate. A protruded portion of the extended bush interfaces an inner surface of the swing arm main tube so that a gap is formed between each of the first plate and the second plate and the inner surface of the swing arm main tube. A stud is welded to the rear plate of the sheet member.
[0045] Various embodiments of the present disclosure will be explained in detail with respect to FIGs. 2A-4.
[0046] FIGs. 2A and 2B illustrate an isometric view (200A) and a schematic view (200B) depicting an arrangement of a swing arm (200) and a rear axle adjustment mechanism (300), respectively, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0047] With reference to FIGs. 2A and 2B, the swing arm (200) may include a swing arm main tube (210). In some embodiments, the swing arm (200) may be, for example, but not limited to, a steel welded swing arm. This may reduce a manufacturing cost of the swing arm (200).
[0048] In some embodiments, the rear axle adjustment mechanism (300) may include an axle adjuster assembly (310). In some embodiments, the axle adjuster assembly (310) may be inserted from a rear side into an inner hollow section of swing arm main tube (210) on a left side and a right side of the swing arm (200).
[0049] In some embodiments, a rear wheel assembly (not shown) may be inserted into the swing arm (200). In some embodiments, the rear wheel assembly may be aligned with the axle adjuster assembly (310) on the left side and the right side with a rear axle.
[0050] In some embodiments, the rear axle adjustment mechanism (300) may include a rear axle adjuster plate (312). It may be appreciated that the rear axle adjuster plate (312) may be interchangeably referred to as an adjuster plate. The adjuster plate (312) may be rested against a rearward surface of the swing arm main tube (210).
[0051] In some embodiments, the rear axle adjustment mechanism (300) may include at least two fasteners (314, 316). The at least two fasteners (314, 316) may include, but not limited to, axle adjustment nuts, bolts, etc. In some embodiments, the at least two fasteners (314, 316) may be fastened one after the other in a rearward surface of the adjuster plate (312).
[0052] In some embodiments, a frontward movement and a rearward movement of the axle adjuster assembly (310) provided on the left side and the right side of the swing arm (200) may be adjusted by adjusting the fastening of the at least one fastener (for e.g., 314). By adjusting the frontward movement and the rearward movement of the axle adjuster assembly (310), a rear wheel and a transmission may be aligned in the vehicle, and a transmission secondary belt tension may be ensured. In some embodiments, the axle adjuster assembly (310) may include a scale marking (318). The scale marking (318) may be aligned with a reference marking (212) on the swing arm (200).
[0053] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary exploded view of a rear axle adjustment mechanism (300), according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0054] With reference to FIG. 3, the rear axle adjustment mechanism (300) may be provided for adjusting a rear axle operatively connected to a swing arm (200) of a vehicle. The swing arm (200) may hold the rear axle firmly, while pivoting vertically, to allow suspension to absorb bumps in the road during a mobility mode of the vehicle. It may be appreciated that the rear axle adjustment mechanism (300) may be interchangeably referred to as an adjustment mechanism.
[0055] In some embodiments, the adjustment mechanism (300) may include an axle adjuster assembly (310). The axle adjuster assembly (310) may be inserted into an inner hollow section of a swing arm main tube (210).
[0056] In some embodiments, the axle adjuster assembly (310) may include an adjuster plate (312). In some embodiments, the adjuster plate (312) may be positioned against a rearward surface of the swing arm main tube (210). In some embodiments, the adjuster plate (312) may be positioned at a predefined distance from the axle adjuster assembly (310).
[0057] In some embodiments, the adjuster plate (312) may be formed of a top portion (312a), a bottom portion (312b), and a concaved surface (312c). In some embodiments, the concaved surface (312c) may be formed in between the top portion (312a) and the bottom portion (312b) to provide rigidity to the adjuster plate (312).
[0058] In some embodiments, the concaved surface (312c) may include a perforation. In some embodiments, the adjuster plate (312) may be made to assemble on a stud (308) of the axle adjuster assembly (310) through the perforation of the concaved surface (312c).
[0059] In some embodiments, the adjustment mechanism (300) may include at least two fasteners (314, 316). In some embodiments, the fasteners (314, 316) may be fastened, one after the other, onto the stud (308) of the axle adjuster assembly (310).
[0060] In some embodiments, a first fastener (314) may be fastened to a rear side of the adjuster plate (312) to pull the adjustment mechanism (300) rearward against the adjuster plate (312). In some embodiments, the fastening of the first fastener (314) may be adjusted to control a frontward movement and a rearward movement of the adjustment mechanism (300).
[0061] In some embodiments, a second fastener (316) may be fastened in proximity to the first fastener (314) to prevent slacking of the first fastener (314).
[0062] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary exploded view of an axle adjuster assembly (310), according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0063] With reference to FIG. 4, the axle adjuster assembly (310) may include a sheet member (302), an extended bush (306), and a stud (308).
[0064] In some embodiments, the sheet member (302) may include a plurality of plates, for example, but not limited to, a first plate (302a), a second plate (302b), and a rear plate (302c). In some embodiments, the first plate (302a) may be bendably connected to the second plate (302b) via the rear plate (302c). In some embodiments, each of the first plate (302a) and the second plate (302b) may include an opening (304).
[0065] In some embodiments, the extended bush (306) may be welded to an inner side of the sheet member (302) along an edge of the opening (304). In some embodiments, the extended bush (306) may be protruded outside the first plate (302a) and the second plate (302b). In some embodiments, a protruded portion (306a) of the extended bush (306) may interface an inner surface of the swing arm main tube (210) so that a gap may be formed between each of the first plate (302a) and the second plate (302b) and the inner surface of the swing arm main tube (210).
[0066] In some embodiments, an inner width of the sheet member (302) may be more than a length of the extended bush (306). In some embodiments, the inner width of the sheet member (302) may be lesser than the length of the extended bush (306).
[0067] In some embodiments, the stud (308) may be welded to the rear plate (302c) of the sheet member (302). In some embodiments, the stud (308) may include at least two ends (308a, 308b). In some embodiments, a first end (308a) of the stud (308) may be welded to the rear plate (302c) of the sheet member (302). In some embodiments, the first end (308a) of the stud (308) may be welded to the extended bush (306). In some embodiments, a second end (308b) of the stud (308) may be extended to an outer side of the rear plate (302c).
[0068] In some embodiments, an adjuster plate (312) of an adjustment mechanism (300) may be positioned at a predefined distance from the rear plate (302c) to prevent rotation of the adjustment mechanism (300) in a mobility mode of the vehicle.
[0069] In some embodiments, an overall width of the axle adjuster assembly (310) may be dependent on a bending quality of the sheet member (302). In some embodiments, the overall width of the axle adjuster assembly (310) may be solely dependent on the width of the extended bush (306). Therefore, a gap between the axle adjuster assembly (310) and an inner width of a swing arm main tube (210) may be controlled. This may reduce an axle adjuster assembly stress and strain percentage in the swing arm main tube (210), which may be caused due to application of torque on the fasteners connecting the axle adjuster assembly (310) and the swing arm main tube (210).
[0070] Furthermore, embodiments of the disclosed devices and systems may be readily implemented, fully or partially, in software using, for example, object or object-oriented software development environments that provide portable source code that can be used on a variety of computer platforms. Alternatively, embodiments of the disclosed methods, processes, modules, devices, systems, and computer program product can be implemented partially or fully in hardware using, for example, standard logic circuits or a very-large-scale integration (VLSI) design. Other hardware or software can be used to implement embodiments depending on the speed and/or efficiency requirements of the systems, the particular function, and/or particular software or hardware system, microprocessor, or microcomputer being utilized.
[0071] In this application, unless specifically stated otherwise, the use of the singular includes the plural and the use of “or” means “and/or.” Furthermore, use of the terms “including” or “having” is not limiting. Any range described herein will be understood to include the endpoints and all values between the endpoints. Features of the disclosed embodiments may be combined, rearranged, omitted, etc., within the scope of the invention to produce additional embodiments. Furthermore, certain features may sometimes be used to advantage without a corresponding use of other features.
[0072] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the disclosure, other and further embodiments of the disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the disclosure is determined by the claims that follow. The disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the present disclosure when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0073] The present disclosure provides a rear axle adjustment mechanism with an axle adjuster assembly in a cost-effective manner.
[0074] The present disclosure provides an extended bush with a protruded portion that interfaces an inner surface of a swing arm main tube so that a gap is formed between each of a first plate and a second plate and an inner surface of the swing arm main tube.
[0075] The present disclosure provides an extended bush that controls a gap between an axle adjuster assembly and an inner width of a swing arm main tube.
[0076] The present disclosure provides an axle adjuster assembly that reduces an assembly stress and a strain percentage in a swing arm main tube caused due to application of torque on a fastener connecting the axle adjuster assembly and the swing arm main tube.
List of References:
Swing Arm (200)
Swing Arm Main Tube (210)
Marking of Swing Arm (212)
Rear Axle Adjustment Mechanism (300)
Sheet Member (302)
First plate of Sheet Member (302a)
Second plate of Sheet Member (302b)
Rear plate of Sheet Member (302c)
Opening (304)
Extended Bush (306)
Protruded Portion (306a)
Stud (308)
Two Ends of Stud (308a, 308b)
Axle Adjuster Assembly (310)
Adjuster Plate (312)
Top portion (312a)
Bottom portion (312b)
Concaved Surface (312c)
First Fastener (314)
Second Fastener (316)
Scale Marking of Axle Adjuster Assembly (318)
, Claims:1. An adjustment mechanism (300) for a swing arm (200) of a vehicle, the adjustment mechanism (300) comprising:
an axle adjuster assembly (310) inserted into an inner hollow section of a swing arm main tube (210),
wherein the axle adjuster assembly (310) comprises:
a sheet member (302) comprising a plurality of plates (302a, 302b, 302c), wherein a first plate (302a) is bendably connected to a second plate (302b) via a rear plate (302c), and wherein each of the first plate (302a) and the second plate (302b) comprises an opening (304);
an extended bush (306) welded to an inner side of the sheet member (302) via the opening (304), wherein the extended bush (306) is protruded outside the first plate (302a) and the second plate (302b), and wherein a protruded portion (306a) of the extended bush (306) interfaces an inner surface of the swing arm main tube (210) such that a gap is formed between each of the first plate (302a) and the second plate (302b) and the inner surface of the swing arm main tube (210); and
a stud (308) welded to the rear plate (302c) of the sheet member (302).

2. The adjustment mechanism (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the stud (308) comprises two ends (308a, 308b), wherein a first end (308a) of the stud (308) is welded to at least one of: the rear plate (302c) and the extended bush (306), and wherein a second end (308b) of the stud (308) is extended to an outer side of the rear plate (302c).

3. The adjustment mechanism (300) as claimed in claim 1, comprising an adjuster plate (312) positioned against a rearward surface of the swing arm main tube (210).

4. The adjustment mechanism (300) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the adjuster plate (312) is positioned at a predefined distance from the rear plate (302c) to prevent rotation of the adjustment mechanism (300) in a mobility mode of the vehicle.

5. The adjustment mechanism (300) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the adjuster plate (312) comprises a top portion (312a), a bottom portion (312b), and a concaved surface (312c) between the top portion (312a) and the bottom portion (312b) to provide rigidity to the adjuster plate (312).

6. The adjustment mechanism (300) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the concaved surface (312c) comprises a perforation through which the adjuster plate (312) is made to assemble on the stud (308).

7. The adjustment mechanism (300) as claimed in claim 1, comprising at least two fasteners (314, 316) fastened onto the stud (308).

8. The adjustment mechanism (300) as claimed in claim 7, wherein a first fastener (314) is fastened to a rear side of an adjuster plate (312) to pull the adjustment mechanism (300) rearward against the adjuster plate (312).

9. The adjustment mechanism (300) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the fastening of the first fastener (314) is adjusted to control a frontward movement and a rearward movement of the adjustment mechanism (300).

10. The adjustment mechanism (300) as claimed in claim 8, wherein a second fastener (316) is fastened in proximity to the first fastener (314) to prevent slacking of the first fastener (314).

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1 202341089893-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [29-12-2023(online)].pdf 2023-12-29
2 202341089893-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [29-12-2023(online)].pdf 2023-12-29
3 202341089893-POWER OF AUTHORITY [29-12-2023(online)].pdf 2023-12-29
4 202341089893-FORM 18 [29-12-2023(online)].pdf 2023-12-29
5 202341089893-FORM 1 [29-12-2023(online)].pdf 2023-12-29
6 202341089893-DRAWINGS [29-12-2023(online)].pdf 2023-12-29
7 202341089893-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [29-12-2023(online)].pdf 2023-12-29
8 202341089893-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [29-12-2023(online)].pdf 2023-12-29
9 202341089893-Proof of Right [23-01-2024(online)].pdf 2024-01-23
10 202341089893-Proof of Right [23-01-2024(online)]-1.pdf 2024-01-23
11 202341089893-RELEVANT DOCUMENTS [01-10-2024(online)].pdf 2024-10-01
12 202341089893-POA [01-10-2024(online)].pdf 2024-10-01
13 202341089893-FORM 13 [01-10-2024(online)].pdf 2024-10-01