Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to automotive technology. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an expandable support assembly and a method for extending and reverting sliders by providing actuation inputs on the expandable support assembly, thereby increasing a width of the expandable support assembly for a comfortable footrest experience for a user.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Footrests are essential for pillion riders, providing a comfortable space for the pillion riders to rest their feet while on a journey. The key to achieving maximum comfort lies in ensuring that a footrest area is as high as possible to effectively accommodate the foot of the rider. However, the current design of foot pegs for saddle vehicles poses a challenge, as they often have a limited resting area. Attaching the pillion footrest to a frame of a vehicle is made more challenging by limitations associated with packaging within body covers. A substantial portion of space is utilized by the pivot mechanism responsible for opening and closing a footrest. This situation forces a compromise on a size of a footrest, either in length or width. Maintaining a balance is crucial, as minimizing the size could potentially compromise pillion comfort and ergonomics. As per homologation requirements, a footrest needs to be sufficient for a foot that is at least 300 mm in length and 110 mm in width.
[0003] The conventional methods and assemblies in the field often employ various approaches for footrest adjustments. Some common techniques involve a length adjustment mechanism where the footrest part incorporates a plate with grooves, secured to the frame using fastening screws. However, this method demands a user to unscrew and realign the grooves each time they need to modify the length, potentially hindering ease of adjustment, especially when tools are not readily available. Another existing design utilizes an expandable plate for motorcycles, featuring a cylindrical groove, block, and spring mechanism to extend the footrest length while keeping the width constant. This system necessitates manually pulling out clamping plates for the auxiliary step to emerge, showcasing the diverse range of conventional approaches in addressing footrest adjustments.
[0004] Therefore, there is a need to address the above-mentioned drawbacks, along with any other shortcomings, or at the very least, to provide a viable alternative switch apparatus.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0005] A general object of the present disclosure relates to an efficient and a reliable expandable support assembly that obviates the above-mentioned limitations of existing assemblies.
[0006] An object of the present disclosure is to provide an expandable support assembly and a method for extending and reverting sliders by providing actuation inputs on the expandable support assembly, thereby increasing a width of the expandable support assembly for a comfortable footrest experience for a user.

SUMMARY
[0007] Aspects of the disclosure relate to automotive technology. In particular, the present disclosure provides an expandable support assembly and a method for for extending and reverting sliders by providing actuation inputs on the expandable support assembly, thereby increasing a width of the expandable support assembly for a comfortable footrest experience for a user.
[0008] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to an expandable support assembly. The expandable support assembly includes a mounting bracket, and a supporting member attached to the mounting bracket, where the supporting member is configured to receive one or more actuation inputs, and where the supporting member includes one or more first springs positioned along a width of the supporting member, where the one or more first springs are compressed and decompressed along the width of the supporting member corresponding to the one or more actuation inputs, and one or more sliders attached to the one or more first springs, where the one or more sliders extend outwards and revert inwards along the width of the supporting member corresponding to the compression and the decompression of the one or more first springs based on the one or more actuation inputs
[0009] In an embodiment, the supporting member may include a movable member that may include a first portion extending outwards of the supporting member and a second portion accommodating within the supporting member, and where the first portion may be configured to receive the one or more actuation inputs.
[0010] In an embodiment, one or more second springs may attach to a first end and a second end of the second portion of the movable member, where the one or more second springs may be compressed and decompressed corresponding to a movement of the movable member due to applying and releasing of the one or more actuation inputs.
[0011] In an embodiment, the one or more first springs may be positioned within a predefined gap of the second portion, where the predefined gap may be configured between the first end and the second end of the second portion.
[0012] In an embodiment, the one or more sliders may include a first slider and a second slider, where the first slider may be attached to one end of the one or more first springs and one side of the second portion of the movable member, where the second slider may be attached to another end of the one or more first springs and another side of the second portion of the movable member, where the first slider and the second slider may extend outwards and revert inwards along the width of the supporting member corresponding to the compression and the decompression of the one or more first springs due to the movement of the movable member based on the applying and the releasing of the one or more actuation inputs.
[0013] In an embodiment, the mounting bracket may attach to a frame of a vehicle, and where the mounting bracket and the supporting member may be attached to each other through a hinge mechanism.
[0014] In an embodiment, the predefined gap may be configured as a polygon shape, and where the polygon shape may be created with sides configured at predetermined angles corresponding to a shape of the first slider and the second slider.
[0015] In an embodiment, a joined vertex of the polygon shape may create the first portion, and where an unjointed vertex of the polygon shape may be accommodated by the one or more first springs.
[0016] In an embodiment, the movable member may be moved from a first position to a second position while the first portion of the movable member receives the one or more actuation inputs.
[0017] In an embodiment, the one or more second springs may be compressed corresponding to the reception of the one or more actuation inputs from the movable member.
[0018] In an embodiment, the movable member may be moved from the second position to the first position while the one or more actuation inputs are released from the movable member.
[0019] In an embodiment, the one or more second springs may be decompressed corresponding to the releasing of the one or more actuation inputs from the movable member.
[0020] In an embodiment, the first slider and the second slider may be configured to move from a primary position to a secondary position while the first portion of the movable member receives the one or more actuation inputs.
[0021] In an embodiment, the moveable member may transfer the one or more actuation inputs to the first slider and the second slider to decompress the one or more first springs, causing the first slider and the second slider to move from the primary position to the secondary position, thereby extending the first slider and the second slider outwards along the width of the supporting member.
[0022] In an embodiment, the one or more first springs may be compressed while the moveable member releases the one or more actuation inputs from the first slider and the second slider, causing the first slider and the second slider to move from the secondary position to the primary position, thereby reverting the first slider and the second slider inwards along the width of the supporting member.
[0023] In an embodiment, the one or more second springs may be positioned along a height of the supporting member and the one or more first springs may be positioned within the predefined gap along the width of the supporting member.
[0024] In an embodiment, the mounting bracket and the supporting member may be attached to each other through a hinge mechanism along with a plate member and a second spring, where the supporting member may be configured to move between a predefined position and an actuated position corresponding to the one or more actuation inputs applied on the supporting member.
[0025] In an embodiment, the supporting member may include one or more studs extending along the width of the supporting member, and where each of the one or more studs is surrounded by the one or more first springs.
[0026] In an embodiment, the one or more sliders may include a first section and a second section, where the first section may include one or more predetermined openings corresponding to each of the one or more studs, and where each of the one or more studs pass through the one or more predetermined openings and extend outwards from the one or more predetermined openings corresponding to the movement of the supporting member.
[0027] In an embodiment, a primary end and a secondary end of the one or more predetermined openings may be attached to one end of the one or more first springs that is surrounded by each of the one or more studs, and where the first spring may be compressed and decompressed causing the one or more sliders to move between a primary position and a secondary position along the width of the supporting member corresponding to the movement of the supporting member.
[0028] In an embodiment, the supporting member may swing in a predefined axis to move between the predefined position and the actuated position while applying the one or more actuation inputs.
[0029] In an embodiment, the second spring may include a spherical member, and the plate member that may include one or more first holes and one or more second holes to hold the spherical member corresponding to the predefined position and the actuated position of the supporting member.
[0030] In an embodiment, the spherical member of the second spring may move from the one or more second holes to accommodate within the one or more first holes while a first actuation input of the one or more actuation inputs is applied on the supporting member based on the movement of the supporting member from the predefined position to the actuated position.
[0031] In an embodiment, the spherical member may slide along a sliding path of the plate member to move from the one or more second holes to accommodate within the one or more first holes.
[0032] In an embodiment, the one or more first springs may be decompressed to extend the one or more sliders outwards along the width of the supporting member corresponding to the movement of the spherical member based on the first actuation input applied on the supporting member, where each of the one or more studs extend outwards between a primary end and a secondary end of the one or more predefined openings during the extension of the one or more sliders.
[0033] In an embodiment, the spherical member of the second spring may move from the one or more first holes to accommodate within the one or more second holes of the plate member while a second actuation input of the one or more actuated inputs is applied on the supporting member.
[0034] In an embodiment, the spherical member may slide along the sliding path of the plate member to move from the one or more first holes to accommodate within the one or more second holes.
[0035] In an embodiment, the one or more first springs may be compressed to revert the slider inwards along the width of the supporting member corresponding to the movement of the spherical member based on the second actuation input applied on the supporting member, and where each of the one or more studs may be passed between a primary end and a secondary end of the one or more predefined openings along the width of the one or more sliders during the reversion of the one or more sliders.
[0036] In an embodiment, the second spring may be positioned along a height of the supporting member.
[0037] In an embodiment, the supporting member may include one or more stoppers attach to one or more protrusions configured at a first section of the one or more sliders when the one or more sliders extend outwards.
[0038] In an embodiment, the one or more stoppers may restrict a movement of a second section of the one or more sliders when the one or more sliders revert inwards.
[0039] In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to an expandable support assembly. The expandable support assembly includes a supporting member that includes a movable member. The movable member includes a first portion extending outwards of the supporting member and a second portion accommodating within the supporting member, and where the first portion is configured to receive one or more actuation inputs, one or more first springs positioned within a predefined gap of the second portion, second springs attached to the second portion of the movable member, where the second springs are compressed and decompressed corresponding to a movement of the movable member due to the applying and releasing of the one or more actuation inputs and one or more sliders attached to the one or more first springs and the movable member, where the one or more sliders extend outwards and revert inwards along a width of the supporting member corresponding to compression and decompression of the one or more first springs due to the movement of the movable member based on the applying and releasing of the one or more actuation inputs.
[0040] Yet another aspect, the present disclosure relates to an expandable support assembly. The expandable support assembly includes a mounting bracket, a supporting member attached to the mounting bracket, where the supporting member is configured to move between a predefined position and an actuated position corresponding to one or more actuation inputs applied on the supporting member, where the supporting member may include one or more studs extending along a width of the supporting member, where each of the one or more studs is surrounded by one or more first springs and one or more sliders includes a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion includes one or more predefined openings corresponding to each of the one or more studs and attach to the one or more first springs, and where the one or more first springs are compressed and decompressed causing the slider to move between a primary position and a secondary position along the width of the supporting member corresponding to a movement of the supporting member.
[0041] Yet another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method for extending and reverting an expandable support assembly. The method includes providing a mounting bracket and a supporting member, where the supporting member includes one or more first springs, and one or more sliders and providing one or more actuation inputs to the supporting member. Further, the method includes compressing and decompressing the one or more first springs along the width of the supporting member corresponding to the one or more actuation inputs and extending and reverting the one or more sliders along the width of the supporting member corresponding to the compression and the decompression of the one or more first springs based on the one or more actuation inputs.
[0042] In an embodiment, the method may include moving the movable member between a first position and a second position corresponding to the applying and releasing of the one or more actuation inputs.
[0043] In an embodiment, the method may include compressing and decompressing second springs corresponding to the applying and releasing of the one or more actuation inputs,
[0044] In an embodiment, the method may include moving the movable member from the first position to the second position while the actuation input is applied on the first portion of the movable member.
[0045] In an embodiment, the method may include compressing the second springs corresponding to the reception of the one or more actuation inputs from the movable member.
[0046] In an embodiment, the method may include moving the movable member from the second position to the first position while the actuation input is released from the first portion of the movable member.
[0047] In an embodiment, the method may include decompressing the second springs corresponding to the releasing of the actuation input from the movable member.
[0048] In an embodiment, the method may include moving the one or more sliders from a primary position to a secondary position while the first portion of the movable member receives the one or more actuation inputs
[0049] In an embodiment, the method may include transferring the one or more actuation inputs to the one or more sliders to decompress the one or more first springs causing the one or more sliders to move from the primary position to the secondary position, thereby extending the one or more sliders outwards along the width of the supporting member.
[0050] In an embodiment, the method may include compressing the one or more first springs while the moveable member releasing the actuation input from the one or more sliders causing the one or more sliders to move from the secondary position to the primary position, thereby reverting the one or more sliders inwards along the width of the supporting member to accommodate within the supporting member.
[0051] In an embodiment, the method may include attaching the supporting member and the mounting bracket with each other through a hinge mechanism along with a plate member and a second spring.
[0052] In an embodiment, the method may include swinging the supporting member in a predefined axis to move between a predefined position and an actuated position corresponding to the applying and releasing of the one or more actuation inputs.
[0053] In an embodiment, the method may include moving a spherical member of the second spring from one or more second holes to accommodate within one or more first holes of the plate member while a first actuation input of the one or more actuation inputs is applied on the supporting member.
[0054] In an embodiment, the method may include sliding a spherical member along with a sliding path of the plate member to move from the one or more second holes to accommodate within the one or more first holes,
[0055] In an embodiment, the method may include decompressing the one or more first springs to extend the one or more sliders outwards along the width of the supporting member corresponding to the movement of the spherical member from the one or more second holes to the one or more first holes based on the first actuation input applied to the supporting member.
[0056] In an embodiment, the method may include moving the spherical member of the second spring from the one or more first holes to accommodate within the one or more second holes of the plate member while a second actuation input of the one or more actuation inputs is applied to the supporting member.
[0057] In an embodiment, the method may include sliding the spherical member along with the sliding path of the plate member to move from the one or more first holes to accommodate within the one or more second holes.
[0058] In an embodiment, the method may include compressing the one or more first springs to revert the one or more sliders inwards along the width of the supporting member corresponding to the movement of the spherical member from the one or more second holes to the one or more first holes based on the second actuation input applied on the supporting member.
[0059] Yet another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method for extending and reverting an extendable support assembly. The method includes providing a supporting member includes a movable member, one or more first springs, second springs, and one or more sliders and providing one or more actuation inputs on a first portion of the movable member. Further, the method includes compressing and decompressing the second springs corresponding to a movement of the movable member due to the applying and releasing of the one or more actuation inputs and extending and reverting the one or more sliders along a width of the supporting member corresponding to compression and decompression of the one or more first springs due to the movement of the movable member based on the applying and releasing of the one or more actuation inputs.
[0060] Yet another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method for extending and reverting an extendable support assembly. The method includes providing a mounting bracket and a supporting member, where the supporting member includes one or more studs, and one or more sliders and moving the supporting member between a predefined position and an actuated position corresponding to one or more actuation inputs applied on the supporting member. Further, the method includes compressing and decompressing one or more first springs causing the one or more sliders to move between a primary position and a secondary position along a width of the supporting member corresponding to the movement of the supporting member.
[0061] 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 components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0062] 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.
[0063] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic view of an Electric Vehicle (EV), in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0064] FIGs. 2A-2B illustrate isometric views of an expandable support assembly, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0065] FIG. 2C illustrates a cross-sectional view of the expandable support assembly, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0066] FIG. 2D illustrates a schematic view of the expandable support assembly, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0067] FIGs. 2E-2G illustrate schematic views of the expandable support assembly with sliders extending outwards and reverting inwards, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0068] FIGs. 3A-3C illustrate isometric views of an expandable support assembly in different positions, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0069] FIG. 3D illustrates a schematic view of the expandable support assembly in a predefined position, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0070] FIG. 3E illustrates a schematic view of the expandable support assembly in an actuated position, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0071] FIG. 3F illustrates a cross-sectional view of the expandable support assembly in the actuated position, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0072] FIG. 4 illustrates a flow chart of a method of the extendable support assembly, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0073] FIG. 5 illustrates a flow chart of a method for extending and reverting the extendable support assembly, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0074] FIG. 6 illustrates a flow chart of a method for compressing and decompressing of first springs causing the extendable support assembly to extend outwards and revert inwards, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0075] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosures as defined by the appended claims.
[0076] For the purpose of 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.
[0077] 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.
[0078] 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.”
[0079] 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.
[0080] 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.
[0081] 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.
[0082] The terms “comprise,” “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.
[0083] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0084] 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.
[0085] 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).
[0086] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic view of an Electric Vehicle (EV), in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0087] In construction, 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 via the BMS.
[0088] 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.
[0089] 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).
[0090] 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. Generally, the transmission systems (18) used in EVs 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 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.
[0091] 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.
[0092] To ensure optimal comfort, a pillion footrest requires enough resting area to place a foot; insufficient space compromises comfort and results in poor ergonomics. Consequently, there is a need to enlarge a size of a footrest. However, assembling the footrest onto a frame of a vehicle poses challenges due to a limited space available and restrictions imposed by mounting constraints on the frame, floor-side body cover, floorboard, and other components.
[0093] To address existing challenges, the present invention incorporates a mechanism for width adjustment within a footrest shell. The present invention not only allows for a compact structure but also ensures an adequate area for a pillion rider to rest their foot comfortably.
[0094] An expandable support assembly relates to a width expansion feature, seamlessly integrated into an outer body of a supporting member. The present mechanism may utilize various spring-actuated components to achieve efficient width expansion. Additionally, the present design may eliminate the drawbacks associated with existing methods that require manual opening by hand, presenting a more advanced and user-friendly mechanism.
[0095] Embodiments explained herein relate to automotive technology. In particular, the present disclosure relates to the expandable support assembly and a method for extending and reverting sliders by providing actuation inputs on the expandable support assembly, thereby increasing a width of the expandable support assembly for a comfortable footrest experience for a user. Various embodiments with respect to the present disclosure will be explained in detail with reference to FIGs. 2A-6.
[0096] FIGs. 2A-2B illustrate isometric views of an expandable support assembly (200), in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0097] Referring to FIGs. 2A-2B, the expandable support assembly (200) may include a mounting bracket (202) and a supporting member (204). The supporting member (204) may attach to the mounting bracket (202) through a hinge mechanism. The mounting bracket (202) may attach to a frame of a vehicle. The supporting member (204) may include a movable member (206) and sliders (210). In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 2B, the sliders (210) may extend outwards when actuation inputs are applied by a user. In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 2A, the sliders (210) may revert inwards when the actuation inputs are released by the user.
[0098] FIG. 2C illustrates a cross-sectional view of the expandable support assembly (200), in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0099] Referring to FIG. 2C, the movable member (206) may include a first portion (206A) and a second portion (206B), where the first portion (206A) may extend outwards of the supporting member (204) and the second portion (206B) may accommodate within the supporting member (204). In an embodiment, the first portion (206A) may be configured to receive the actuation inputs. In an exemplary embodiment, the second portion (206B) may include a predefined gap configured as a polygon shape. The polygon shape may be created with sides configured at predetermined angles corresponding to a shape of a first slider (210A) and a second slider (210B). In an embodiment, the polygon shape may include a joined vertex and an unjointed vertex. The joined vertex of the polygon shape may create the first portion (206A) and the unjointed vertex of the polygon shape may accommodate by first spring. In an embodiment, the first spring (208A) may be positioned within the predefined gap of the second portion (206B) along a width of the supporting member (204). The predefined gap may be configured between a first end (206C) and a second end (206D) of the second portion (206B).
[00100] In an embodiment, the first slider (210A) may be attached to one end of the first spring (208A) and one side of the second portion (206B) of the movable member (206). The second slider (210B) may be attached to another end of the first spring (208A) and another side of the second portion (206B) of the movable member (206). The first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B) may extend outwards and revert inwards along the width of the supporting member (204) corresponding to the compression and the decompression of the first spring (208A) along the width of the supporting member (204) due to a movement of the movable member (206) based on the applying and releasing of the actuation inputs. For example, the user may keep a foot on the supporting member (204) to press the movable member (206) and release the actuation inputs by taking their foot away.
[00101] In an embodiment, when the first portion (206A) of the movable member (206) receives the actuation inputs, the movable member (206) may be moved from a first position to a second position due to the compression of second springs (208B) corresponding to the reception of the actuation inputs from the movable member (206). In an embodiment, the second springs (208B) may be attached to the first end (206C) and the second end (206D) of the second portion (206B) of the movable member (206) along a height of the supporting member (204). The second springs (208B) may be compressed and decompressed corresponding to the movement of the movable member (206) due to the applying and releasing of the actuation inputs.
[00102] Based on the actuation inputs, the movable member (206) may transfer the actuation inputs to the first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B) to decompress the first spring, causing the first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B) to move from a primary position to a secondary position, thereby extending the first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B) outwards along the width of the supporting member (204) as illustrated in FIG. 2B.
[00103] In an embodiment, when the actuation inputs are released from the movable, the member movable member (206) may be moved from the second position to the first position due to the decompression of the second springs (208B) corresponding to the release of the actuation inputs from the movable member (206). In an embodiment, when the movable member (206) releases the actuation inputs from the first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B), the first spring (208A) may be compressed, causing the first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B) to move from the secondary position to the primary position, thereby reverting the first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B) inwards along the width of the supporting member (204).
[00104] In an exemplary embodiment, a footrest assembly (e.g., the expandable support assembly (200)) may incorporate the first spring (208A) for actuation to expand the width of the footrest assembly. Upon opening the footrest assembly, a wedge-like structure (e.g., the movable member (206)) may protrude above the footrest assembly surface and compress as the foot is placed on the footrest assembly. The second springs (208B) may be attached to a bottom part of the wedge (e.g., the movable member (206)) ensuring the movable member (206) may return to an original position when the foot is lifted. Initially, two secondary steps (e.g., the sliders (210)) may present within a primary footrest shell (e.g., the supporting member (204)), protruding above a surface. As the wedge (e.g., the movable member (206)) is pressed, the secondary steps (e.g., the sliders (210)) may move to the sides, providing additional support for the foot. These secondary steps (e.g., the sliders (210)) may be connected by one or more tension springs (e.g., the first springs (208A)), retracting the sliders (210) into the primary footrest shell when the foot is lifted.
[00105] FIG. 2D illustrates a schematic view (200A) of the expandable support assembly (200), in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00106] Referring to FIG. 2D, in an exemplary embodiment, the second springs (208B) may be affixed to the movable member (206) and nestled within a slot on the supporting member (204) shell. The tension spring (e.g., the first spring) may be connected to the first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B) to facilitate extension and retraction. The specified angle a for this mechanism ranges between, but not limited to 20 to 60 degrees. Additionally, the angle a may be formed by the sliders (210) and the vertical plane is the complementary angle of a. This integrated design may enhance the proper functioning of the first spring, the second springs (208B), and the sliders (210), thereby contributing to the overall effectiveness of the mechanism.
[00107] FIGs. 2E-2G illustrate schematic views of the expandable support assembly (200) with the sliders (210) extending outwards and reverting inwards, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00108] FIG. 2E illustrates an initial position of the movable member (206). In the initial position, the first spring (208A) may be in the compressed state and the second springs (208B) may be in the decompressed state. Referring to FIG. 2F, when the movable member (206) may be pressed (e.g., the actuation inputs) slightly, the sliders (210) may extend slightly due to the slight decompression of the first spring (208A) and the slight compression of the second springs (208B). Referring to FIG. 2G, when the movable member (206) may be pressed (e.g., the actuation inputs) fully, the sliders (210) may extend completely due to the complete decompression of the first spring (208A) and the complete compression of the second springs (208B).
[00109] FIGs. 3A-3C illustrate isometric views of an expandable support assembly (300) in different positions, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00110] Referring to FIG. 3A, a supporting member (304) may be attached to a mounting bracket (302) through a hinge mechanism. The supporting member (304) may be configured to move between a predefined position and an actuated position corresponding to the actuation inputs applied to the supporting member (304) for extending a slider (306) from the supporting member (304). For example, when the user pushes the supporting member (304) in an outward direction, the supporting member (304) may be moved from the predefined position to the actuated position as illustrated in a sequence from the FIGs. 3A-3C. Similarly, when the user pushes the supporting member (304) in an inward direction, the supporting member (304) may be moved from the actuated position to the predefined position and the slider (306) may accommodate within the supporting member (304) as illustrated in FIG. 3A. In an embodiment, when the user applying the actuation inputs, the supporting member (304) may swing in a predefined axis to move between the predefined position and the actuated position.
[00111] In exemplary embodiments, an outer casing (e.g., the supporting member (304)) and an inner casing (e.g., the slider), where the hollow outer casing accommodates the inner casing. Guided by one or more studs (312), fasteners, or pins, the inner casing is equipped with assembled springs. These guiding members may be securely fastened to the outer casing on the opposite side from where the footrest expands. The inner casing, along with one or more springs, is affixed to the guiding members, and extrusions on the inner side of the outer casing prevent the inner casing from disengaging.
[00112] FIG. 3D illustrates a schematic view of the expandable support assembly (300) in the predefined position, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00113] In an embodiment, a second spring (308) may include a spherical member (308A). The plate member (310) may include a first hole (310A) and a second hole (310B) to hold the spherical member (308A) corresponding to the predefined position and the actuated position of the supporting member (304). Referring to FIG. 3D, when the supporting member (304) is in the predefined position, the spherical member (308A) of the second spring (308) may be accommodated within the second hole (310B) of the plate member (310). In an exemplary embodiment, the second spring (308) may be positioned along a height of the supporting member (304).
[00114] FIG. 3E illustrates a schematic view of the expandable support assembly (300) in the actuated position, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00115] In an embodiment, when the user provides a first actuation input (e.g., pushing the supporting member (304) towards the outward direction) on the supporting member (304), the spherical member (308A) of the second spring (308) may be moved from the second holes (310B) to accommodate within the first hole (310A) based on the movement of the supporting member (304) from the predefined position to the actuated position. In an embodiment, when the user provides a second actuation input (e.g., pushing the supporting member (304) towards the inward direction) on the supporting member (304), the spherical member (308A) of the second spring (308) may be moved from the first holes (310A) to accommodate within the second hole (310B) based on the movement of the supporting member (304) from the actuated position to the predefined position as illustrated in FIG. 3D. In an exemplary embodiment, the spherical member (308A) may slide along a sliding path of the plate member (310) to move between the second hole (310B) and the first hole.
[00116] In exemplary embodiments, the spring ball mechanism (e.g., spherical member (308A) and the second spring (308)), widely employed in foot pegs, operates by exerting a force that is lesser than the force needed to open the footrest. The footrest’s opening force may prompt the spherical ball to slide on the plate member (310), guiding the spherical member (308A) into the open position. This force may depend on the spring compression ratio.
[00117] FIG. 3F illustrates a cross-sectional view of the expandable support assembly (300) in the actuated position, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00118] Referring to FIG. 3F, the supporting member (304) may include studs (312) extending along the width of the supporting member (304), and where each of the studs (312) is surrounded by first springs (314). The slider (306) may include a first section (306A) and a second section (306B). The first section (306A) may include predetermined openings corresponding to each of the studs (312), and each of the studs (312) pass through the predetermined openings and extend outwards from the predetermined openings corresponding to the movement of the supporting member (304) between the predefined position and the actuated position. In an embodiment, the predetermined openings may include a primary end (306D) and a secondary end (306E), where the primary end (306D) and the secondary end (306E) may be attached to one end of the first springs (314) that is surrounded by each of the. The first spring (314) may be compressed and decompressed causing the slider (306) to move between the primary position and the secondary position along the width of the supporting member (304) corresponding to the movement of the supporting member (304) between the predefined position and the actuated position.
[00119] In an embodiment, the first springs (314) may be decompressed to extend the sliders (306) outwards along the width of the supporting member (304) corresponding to the movement of the spherical member (308A) from the second hole (310B) to the first hole (310A) based on the first actuation input applied on the supporting member (304). In an exemplary embodiment, each of the studs (312) extend outwards between the primary end (306D) and the secondary end (306E) of the predefined openings during the extension of the slider. In an embodiment, the first springs (314) may be compressed to revert the slider (306) inwards along the width of the supporting member (304) corresponding to the movement of the spherical member (308A) from the first hole (310A) to the second hole (310B) based on the second actuation input applied on the supporting member (304). In an exemplary embodiment, each of the studs (312) may be passed between the primary end (306D) and the secondary end (306E) of the predefined openings along the width of the sliders (306) during the reversion of the sliders (306).
[00120] In an exemplary embodiment, the supporting member (304) may include stoppers (302A) on both ends. When the sliders (306) extend outwards, the stopper (302A) may attach to protrusions (306C) configured at each end of the first section (306A) of the sliders (306) to restrict the extension of the slider (306) beyond a specific width. In exemplary embodiments, when the slider (306) completely revert inwards (e.g., the second portion of the slider (306) accommodates within the supporting member (304)), the stopper (302A) may restrict a movement of the second portion.
[00121] In exemplary embodiments, the expandable support assembly (300), equipped with springs for actuation, facilitates the expansion of the footrest width. In the closed position (e.g., the predefined position), the springs are compressed, and the inner casing is enclosed within an outer casing (e.g., the supporting member (304)). As the user initiates the footrest opening, the springs expand, causing the inner casing to emerge from the primary footrest shell (e.g., the supporting member (304)), thereby exposing additional space for footrest. Similarly, during closure, the springs gradually compress, prompting the secondary step (e.g., the slider) to slide back within the primary footrest shell. In an embodiment, this actuation process may be executed manually or automatically.
[00122] FIG. 4 illustrates a flow chart of a method (400) of the extendable support assembly (200, 300), in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00123] Referring to FIG.4, at step (402), the extendable support assembly (200, 300) may include the mounting bracket (202, 302) and the supporting member (204, 304). The supporting member (204, 304) may include the first springs (208A, 314), and the sliders (210, 306).
[00124] At step (404), the actuation inputs may be applied to the supporting member (204, 304). In an embodiment, the movable member (206) may be moved between the first position and the second position corresponding to the applying and releasing of the actuation inputs. In an embodiment, the movable member (206) may be moved from the first position to the second position while the actuation input is applied to the first portion (206A) of the movable member (206). Similarly, the movable member (206) may be moved from the second position to the first position while the actuation input is released from the first portion (206A) of the movable member (206).
[00125] At step (406), the first springs may be compressed and decompressed along the width of the supporting member (204, 304) corresponding to the actuation inputs.
[00126] At step (408), the sliders (210, 306) may extend and revert the sliders (210) along the width of the supporting member (204, 304) corresponding to the compression and the decompression of the first springs (208A, 314) based on the actuation inputs. In an embodiment, the second springs (208B) may be compressed and decompressed corresponding to the applying and releasing of the actuation inputs. In an exemplary embodiment, the second springs (208B) may be compressed corresponding to the reception of the actuation inputs from the movable member (206). Similarly, the second springs (208B) may be decompressed corresponding to the releasing of the actuation input from the movable member (206). In an embodiment, the sliders (210) may be moved from the primary position to the secondary position while the first portion (206A) of the movable member (206) receives the actuation inputs.
[00127] In an embodiment, the actuation inputs may be transferred to the sliders (210) to decompress the first springs (208A) causing the sliders (210) to move from the primary position to the secondary position, thereby extending the sliders (210) outwards along the width of the supporting member (204). In an embodiment, the first springs (208A) may be compressed while the movable member (206) releasing the actuation input from the causing the one or more sliders (210) to move from the secondary position to the primary position, thereby reverting the sliders (210) inwards along the width of the supporting member (204) to accommodate within the supporting member (204).
[00128] In an embodiment, the supporting member (304) and the mounting bracket (302) may be attached with each other through the hinge mechanism along with the plate member (310) and the second spring (308). In exemplary embodiments, the supporting member (304) may swing in the predefined axis to move between the predefined position and the actuated position corresponding to the applying and releasing of the actuation inputs. In an embodiment, the spherical member (308A) may be moved from the second hole (310B) to accommodate within the first hole (310A) of the plate member (310) while the first actuation input of the actuation inputs is applied on the supporting member (304).
[00129] In an embodiment, the spherical member (308A) may slide along with the sliding path of the plate member (310) to move from the second hole (310B) to accommodate within the first hole. In an exemplary embodiment, the first spring (314) may be decompressed to extend the sliders (306) outwards along the width of the supporting member (304) corresponding to the movement of the spherical member (308A) from the second hole (310B) to the first hole (310A) based on the first actuation input applied to the supporting member (304). In an embodiment, the spherical member (308A) of the second spring (308) may be moved from the first hole (310A) to accommodate within the second holes (310B) of the plate member (310) while the second actuation input of the actuation inputs is applied to the supporting member (304).
[00130] In an embodiment, the spherical member (308A) may slide along with the sliding path of the plate member (310) to move from the first hole (310A) to accommodate within the second hole (310B) and compressing the first springs (314) to revert the sliders (306) inwards along the width of the supporting member (304) corresponding to the movement of the spherical member (308A) from the second holes (310B) to the first holes (310A) based on the second actuation input applied on the supporting member (304).
[00131] FIG. 5 illustrates a flow chart of a method (500) for extending and reverting the expandable support assembly (200), in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00132] Referring to FIG. 5, at step (502), the expandable support assembly (200) may include the supporting member (204) that may include the movable member (206), the first springs (208A), the second springs (208B), the sliders (210).
[00133] At step (504), the actuation inputs may be provided on the first portion (206A) of the movable member (206).
[00134] At step (506), the second springs (208B) may be compressed and decompressed corresponding to the movement of the movable member (206) due to the applying and releasing of the actuation inputs.
[00135] At step (508), the sliders (210) may extend and revert along the width of the supporting member (204) corresponding to compression and decompression of the first springs (208A) due to the movement of the movable member (206) based on the applying and releasing of the actuation inputs.
[00136] FIG. 6 illustrates a flow chart of a method (600) for compressing and decompressing of first springs (314) causing the expandable support assembly (300) to extend outwards and revert inwards, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00137] At step (602), the expandable support assembly (300) may include the mounting bracket (302) and the supporting member (304). The supporting member (304) may include studs (312), and sliders (306).
[00138] At block (604), the supporting member (304) may move between the predefined position and the actuated position corresponding to the actuation inputs applied on the supporting member (304).
[00139] At block (606), the first springs (314) may compress and decompress causing the sliders (306) to move between the primary position and the secondary position along the width of the supporting member (304) corresponding to the movement of the supporting member (304).
[00140] 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 disclosure to produce additional embodiments. Furthermore, certain features may sometimes be used to advantage without a corresponding use of other features.
[00141] 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 disclosure when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[00142] The present disclosure provides a wider footrest for the user’s foot, contributing to increased comfort, especially during extended periods of use.
[00143] The present disclosure provides a user-friendly design by eliminating a need for special tools, as users can easily adjust a footrest extension without the dependency on additional equipment.
[00144] The present disclosure provides a broader footrest that allows for better distribution of the user’s weight, reducing pressure on specific areas, and contributing to improved comfort.
, Claims:1. An expandable support assembly (200, 300), comprising:
a mounting bracket (202, 302);
a supporting member (204, 304) attached to the mounting bracket (202, 302), wherein the supporting member (204, 304) is configured to receive one or more actuation inputs, and wherein the supporting member (204, 304) comprises:
one or more first springs (208A, 314) positioned along a width of the supporting member (204, 304), wherein the one or more first springs (208A, 314) are compressed and decompressed along the width of the supporting member (204, 304) corresponding to the one or more actuation inputs; and
one or more sliders (210, 306) attached to the one or more first springs (208A, 314), wherein the one or more sliders (210, 306) extend outwards and revert inwards along the width of the supporting member (204, 304) corresponding to the compression and the decompression of the one or more first springs (208A, 314) based on the one or more actuation inputs.
2. The expandable support assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the supporting member (204) comprises a movable member (206) comprising a first portion (206A) extending outwards of the supporting member (204) and a second portion (206B) accommodating within the supporting member (204), and wherein the first portion (206A) is configured to receive the one or more actuation inputs.
3. The expandable support assembly (200) as claimed in claim 2, comprising one or more second springs (208B) attached to a first end (206C) and a second end (206D) of the second portion (206B) of the movable member (206), wherein the one or more second springs (208B) are compressed and decompressed corresponding to a movement of the movable member (206) due to applying and releasing of the one or more actuation inputs.
4. The expandable support assembly (200) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the one or more first springs (208A) are positioned within a predefined gap of the second portion (206B), and wherein the predefined gap is configured between the first end (206C) and the second end (206D) of the second portion (206B).
5. The expandable support assembly (200) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the one or more sliders (210) comprise a first slider (210A) and a second slider (210B), wherein the first slider (210A) is attached to one end of the one or more first springs (208A) and one side of the second portion (206B) of the movable member (206), wherein the second slider (210B) is attached to another end of the one or more first springs (208A) and another side of the second portion (206B) of the movable member (206), wherein the first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B) extend outwards and revert inwards along the width of the supporting member (204) corresponding to the compression and the decompression of the one or more first springs (208A) due to the movement of the movable member (206) based on the applying and the releasing of the one or more actuation inputs.
6. The expandable support assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting bracket (202) is attached to a frame of a vehicle, and wherein the mounting bracket (202) and the supporting member (204) are attached to each other through a hinge mechanism.
7. The expandable support assembly (200) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the predefined gap is configured as a polygon shape, and wherein the polygon shape is created with sides configured at predetermined angles corresponding to a shape of the first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B).
8. The expandable support assembly (200) as claimed in claim 7, wherein a joined vertex of the polygon shape creates the first portion (206A), and wherein an unjointed vertex of the polygon shape is accommodated by the one or more first springs (208A).
9. The expandable support assembly (200) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the movable member (206) is moved from a first position to a second position while the first portion (206A) of the movable member (206) receives the one or more actuation inputs.
10. The expandable support assembly (200) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the one or more second springs (208B) are compressed corresponding to the reception of the one or more actuation inputs from the movable member (206).
11. The expandable support assembly (200) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the movable member (206) is moved from the second position to the first position while the one or more actuation inputs are released from the movable member (206).
12. The expandable support assembly (200) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the one or more second springs (208B) are decompressed corresponding to the releasing of the one or more actuation inputs from the movable member (206).
13. The expandable support assembly (200) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B) are configured to move from a primary position to a secondary position while the first portion (206A) of the movable member (206) receives the one or more actuation inputs.
14. The expandable support assembly (200) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the movable member (206) transfers the one or more actuation inputs to the first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B) to decompress the one or more first springs (208A), causing the first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B) to move from the primary position to the secondary position, thereby extending the first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B) outwards along the width of the supporting member (204).
15. The expandable support assembly (200) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the one or more first springs (208A) are compressed while the movable member (206) releases the one or more actuation inputs from the first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B), causing the first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B) to move from the secondary position to the primary position, thereby reverting the first slider (210A) and the second slider (210B) inwards along the width of the supporting member (204).
16. The expandable support assembly (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the one or more second springs (208B) are positioned along a height of the supporting member (204), and the one or more first springs (208A) are positioned within the predefined gap along the width of the supporting member (204).
17. The expandable support assembly (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting bracket (302) and the supporting member (304) are attached to each other through a hinge mechanism along with a plate member (310) and a second spring (308), wherein the supporting member (304) is configured to move between a predefined position and an actuated position corresponding to the one or more actuation inputs applied on the supporting member (304).
18. The expandable support assembly (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the supporting member (304) comprises one or more studs (312) extending along the width of the supporting member (304), and wherein each of the one or more studs (312) is surrounded by the one or more first springs (314).
19. The expandable support assembly (300) as claimed in claim 18, wherein the one or more sliders (306) comprise a first section and a second section, wherein the first section comprises one or more predetermined openings corresponding to each of the one or more studs (312), and wherein each of the one or more studs (312) pass through the one or more predetermined openings and extend outwards from the one or more predetermined openings corresponding to the movement of the supporting member (304).
20. The expandable support assembly (300) as claimed in claim 19, wherein a primary end (306D) and a secondary end (306E) of the one or more predetermined openings are attached to one end of the one or more first springs (314) that is surrounded by each of the one or more studs (312), and wherein the one or more first springs (314) are compressed and decompressed causing the one or more sliders (306) to move between a primary position and a secondary position along the width of the supporting member (304) corresponding to the movement of the supporting member (304).
21. The expandable support assembly (300) as claimed in claim 17, wherein the supporting member (304) swings in a predefined axis to move between the predefined position and the actuated position while applying the one or more actuation inputs.
22. The expandable support assembly (300) as claimed in claim 21, wherein the second spring (308) comprises a spherical member (308A), and the plate member (310) comprises one or more first holes (310A) and one or more second holes (310B) to hold the spherical member (308A) corresponding to the predefined position and the actuated position of the supporting member (304).
23. The expandable support assembly (300) as claimed in claim 22, wherein the spherical member (308A) of the second spring (308) moves from the one or more second holes (310B) to accommodate within the one or more first holes (310A) while a first actuation input of the one or more actuation inputs is applied on the supporting member (304) based on the movement of the supporting member (304) from the predefined position to the actuated position.
24. The expandable support assembly (300) as claimed in claim 23, wherein the spherical member (308A) slides along a sliding path of the plate member (310) to move from the one or more second holes (310B) to accommodate within the one or more first holes (310A).
25. The expandable support assembly (300) as claimed in claim 23, wherein the one or more first springs (314) are decompressed to extend the one or more sliders (306) outwards along the width of the supporting member (304) corresponding to the movement of the spherical member (308A) based on the first actuation input applied on the supporting member (304), wherein each of the one or more studs (312) extend outwards between a primary end (306D) and a secondary end (306E) of the one or more predefined openings during the extension of the one or more sliders (306).
26. The expandable support assembly (300) as claimed in claim 23, wherein the spherical member (308A) of the second spring (308) moves from the one or more first holes (310A) to accommodate within the one or more second holes (310B) of the plate member (310) while a second actuation input of the one or more actuated inputs is applied on the supporting member (304).
27. The expandable support assembly (300) as claimed in claim 24, wherein the spherical member (308A) slides along the sliding path of the plate member (310) to move from the one or more first holes (310A) to accommodate within the one or more second holes (310B).
28. The expandable support assembly (300) as claimed in claim 26, wherein the one or more first springs (314) are compressed to revert the slider (306) inwards along the width of the supporting member (304) corresponding to the movement of the spherical member (308A) based on the second actuation input applied on the supporting member (304), and wherein each of the one or more studs (312) are passed between a primary end (306D) and a secondary end (306E) of the one or more predefined openings along the width of the one or more sliders (306) during the reversion of the one or more sliders (306).
29. The expandable support assembly (300) as claimed in claim 26, wherein the second spring (308) is positioned along a height of the supporting member (304).
30. The expandable support assembly (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the supporting member (304) comprises one or more stoppers (302A) attach to one or more protrusions (306C) configured at a first section (306A) of the one or more sliders (306) when the one or more sliders (306) extend outwards.
31. The expandable support assembly (300) as claimed in claim 30, wherein the one or more stoppers (302A) restrict a movement of a second section (306B) of the one or more sliders (306) when the one or more sliders (306) revert inwards.
32. An expandable support assembly (200), comprising:
a supporting member (204), comprising:
a movable member (206) comprising a first portion (206A) extending outwards of the supporting member (204) and a second portion (206B) accommodating within the supporting member (204), and wherein the first portion (206A) is configured to receive one or more actuation inputs;
one or more first springs (208A) positioned within a predefined gap of the second portion (206B);
one or more second springs (208B) attached to the second portion (206B) of the movable member (206), wherein the one or more second springs (208B) are compressed and decompressed corresponding to a movement of the movable member (206) due to the applying and releasing of the one or more actuation inputs; and
one or more sliders (210A, 210B) attached to the one or more first springs (208A) and the movable member (206), wherein the one or more sliders (210A, 210B) extend outwards and revert inwards along a width of the supporting member (204) corresponding to compression and decompression of the one or more first springs (208A) due to the movement of the movable member (206) based on the applying and releasing of the one or more actuation inputs.
33. An expandable support assembly (300), comprising:
a mounting bracket (302);
a supporting member (304) attached to the mounting bracket (302), wherein the supporting member (304) is configured to move between a predefined position and an actuated position corresponding to one or more actuation inputs applied on the supporting member (304), wherein the supporting member (304) comprises:
one or more studs (312) extending along a width of the supporting member (304), wherein each of the one or more studs (312) is surrounded by one or more first springs (314); and
one or more sliders (306) comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion comprises one or more predefined openings corresponding to each of the one or more studs (312) and attach to the one or more first springs (314), and wherein the one or more first springs (314) are compressed and decompressed causing the slider (306) to move between a primary position and a secondary position along the width of the supporting member (304) corresponding to a movement of the supporting member (304).
34. A method (400) for extending and reverting an expandable support assembly (200, 300), comprising:
providing (402) a mounting bracket (202, 302) and a supporting member (204, 304), wherein the supporting member (204, 304) comprises one or more first springs (208A, 314), and one or more sliders (210, 306);
providing (404) one or more actuation inputs to the supporting member (204, 304);
compressing and decompressing (406) the one or more first springs (208A, 314) along the width of the supporting member (204, 304) corresponding to the one or more actuation inputs; and
extending and reverting (408) the one or more sliders (210, 306) along the width of the supporting member (204, 304) corresponding to the compression and the decompression of the one or more first springs (208A, 314) based on the one or more actuation inputs.
35. The method (400) as claimed in claim 34, comprising:
moving the movable member (206) between a first position and a second position corresponding to the applying and releasing of the one or more actuation inputs.
36. The method (400) as claimed in claim 35, comprising:
compressing and decompressing one or more second springs (208B) corresponding to the applying and releasing of the one or more actuation inputs.
37. The method (400) as claimed in claim 35, comprising:
moving the movable member (206) from the first position to the second position while the actuation input is applied on the first portion (206A) of the movable member (206).
38. The method (400) as claimed in claim 37, comprising:
compressing the one or more second springs (208B) corresponding to the reception of the one or more actuation inputs from the movable member (206).
39. The method (400) as claimed in claim 37, comprising:
moving the movable member (206) from the second position to the first position while the actuation input is released from the first portion (206A) of the movable member (206).
40. The method (400) as claimed in claim 38, comprising:
decompressing the one or more second springs (208B) corresponding to the releasing of the actuation input from the movable member (206).
41. The method (400) as claimed in claim 34, comprising:
moving the one or more sliders (210A, 210B) from a primary position to a secondary position while the first portion (206A) of the movable member (206) receives the one or more actuation inputs.
42. The method (400) as claimed in claim 41, comprising:
transferring the one or more actuation inputs to the one or more sliders (210A, 210B) to decompress the one or more first springs (208A) causing the one or more sliders (210A, 210B) to move from the primary position to the secondary position, thereby extending the one or more sliders (210A, 210B) outwards along the width of the supporting member (204).
43. The method (400) as claimed in claim 42, comprising:
compressing the one or more first springs (208A) while the movable member (206) releasing the actuation input from the one or more sliders (210A, 210B) causing the one or more sliders (210A, 210B) to move from the secondary position to the primary position, thereby reverting the one or more sliders (210A, 210B) inwards along the width of the supporting member (204) to accommodate within the supporting member (204).
44. The method (400) as claimed in claim 34, comprising:
attaching the supporting member (304) and the mounting bracket (302) with each other through a hinge mechanism along with a plate member (310) and a second spring (308).
45. The method (400) as claimed in claim 44, comprising:
swinging the supporting member (304) in a predefined axis to move between a predefined position and an actuated position corresponding to the applying and releasing of the one or more actuation inputs.
46. The method (400) as claimed in claim 45, comprising:
moving a spherical member (308A) of the second spring (308) from one or more second holes (310B) to accommodate within one or more first holes (310A) of the plate member (310) while a first actuation input of the one or more actuation inputs is applied on the supporting member (304).
47. The method (400) as claimed in claim 46, comprising:
sliding a spherical member (308A) along with a sliding path of the plate member (310) to move from the one or more second holes (310B) to accommodate within the one or more first holes (310A).
48. The method (400) as claimed in claim 46, comprising:
decompressing the one or more first springs (314) to extend the one or more sliders (306) outwards along the width of the supporting member (304) corresponding to the movement of the spherical member (308A) from the one or more second holes (310B) to the one or more first holes (310A) based on the first actuation input applied to the supporting member (304).
49. The method (400) as claimed in claim 46, comprising:
moving the spherical member (308A) of the second spring (308) from the one or more first holes (310A) to accommodate within the one or more second holes (310B) of the plate member (310) while a second actuation input of the one or more actuation inputs is applied to the supporting member (304).
50. The method (400) as claimed in claim 47, comprising:
sliding the spherical member (308A) along with the sliding path of the plate member (310) to move from the one or more first holes (310A) to accommodate within the one or more second holes (310B).
51. The method (400) as claimed in claim 48, comprising:
compressing the one or more first springs (314) to revert the one or more sliders (306) inwards along the width of the supporting member (304) corresponding to the movement of the spherical member (308A) from the one or more second holes (310B) to the one or more first holes (310A) based on the second actuation input applied on the supporting member (304).
52. A method (500) for extending and reverting an expandable support assembly (200), comprising:
providing (502) a supporting member (204) comprising a movable member (206), one or more first springs (208A), one or more second springs (208B), and one or more sliders (210A, 210B);
providing (504) one or more actuation inputs on a first portion (206A) of the movable member (206);
compressing and decompressing (506) the one or more second springs (208B) corresponding to a movement of the movable member (206) due to the applying and releasing of the one or more actuation inputs; and
extending and reverting (508) the one or more sliders (210A, 210B) along a width of the supporting member (204) corresponding to compression and decompression of the one or more first springs (208A) due to the movement of the movable member (206) based on the applying and releasing of the one or more actuation inputs.
53. A method (600) for extending and reverting an expandable support assembly (300), comprising:
providing (602) a mounting bracket (302) and a supporting member (304), wherein the supporting member (304) comprises one or more studs (312), and one or more sliders (306);
moving (604) the supporting member (304) between a predefined position and an actuated position corresponding to one or more actuation inputs applied on the supporting member (304); and
compressing and decompressing (606) one or more first springs (314) causing the one or more sliders (306) to move between a primary position and a secondary position along a width of the supporting member (304) corresponding to the movement of the supporting member (304).