Description:A PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter generally relates to a parking brake assembly for a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a 5 parking brake assembly of a vehicle and location of mounting in the vehicle which can be operated by a user of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Parking brake systems are an essential component of a vehicle, which 10 allows a user of the vehicle to securely park the vehicle in a stationary position. The parking brake systems are also used as emergency braking mechanisms in cases of brake failures or other emergencies. Some users also use the parking brake assembly to stabilise the vehicle while operating the same on the road with inclination and declination. 15
[0003] Conventional vehicles have the parking brake to be operated using a hand lever which is usually located on the floorboard of the vehicle. In a conventional 3-wheeled vehicle, for example, the hand-operated lever for the parking brake is located near the entry/exit gate and on the floorboard of the vehicle, which causes issues in the ingress and egress of the user of the 20 vehicle.
[0004] Since the parking brake is also used during operation of the vehicle other than parking, the parking brake must be operated carefully while the vehicle is being operated. The parking brake lever on the floor makes this operation difficult and risky because it can be cumbersome to engage and 25 disengage and may require the user of the vehicle to release the grip on the steering assembly of the vehicle.
[0005] Further, the usage of such a parking brake by the user results in distraction to the user, and the user has to take their eyes off the road to enable and disable the parking brake, which results in a dangerous situation for the 30 user as well as the public. Furthermore, the positioning of the hand lever may not be ergonomically optimal, and the user has to bend and engage the brake
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which causes discomfort to the user due to lack of space available in a vehicle to move freely. Additionally, the existence of such levers also creates design restrictions for the vehicle. [0001] Thus, the conventional parking brake assemblies which are known in the art are not ergonomically optimal, create discomfort, cause issues in 5 ingress/egress, are cumbersome to operate, create design restrictions, and hence are undesirable to the user of the vehicle.
[0002] Hence, there exists a need to provide an improved parking brake assembly, which can overcome all of the abovementioned problems and other problems of known art. 10
[0003] There is also a need to mount the parking brake assembly in an effective manner without compromising on the number of parts, and complexity of the parking brake, as well as increase ease of serviceability and assembly. Further, there is a need to identify a location for the parking brake which advantageously enables the driver to easily engage and disengage the 15 brake without any distractions.
[0004] The placement of the parking brake lever on the floorboard can create challenges related to the maintenance and servicing of the braking system. Accessing the parking brake mechanism for routine maintenance or repair often involves intricate manoeuvres or disassembly of nearby components. 20 This complexity not only increases the time and effort required for maintenance tasks but can also contribute to higher costs for both vehicle owners and service providers. The difficulty in accessing and servicing the parking brake components may result in delays in addressing issues, potentially leading to prolonged periods of vehicle downtime. 25
[0005] Furthermore, the floorboard-mounted parking brake lever can contribute to unwanted noise and vibrations during its operation. During operation of the vehicle, the floorboard is exposed to extreme vibrations and turbulence. The mechanical linkages and components involved in engaging and disengaging the parking brake may create issues in the assembly of the 30 parking brake assembly. This issue can degrade the overall driving experience, especially in terms of ride comfort and interior acoustics.
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[0006] Additionally, the floorboard placement may adversely affect the ease of entry and exit from the vehicle, particularly in situations where the user needs to navigate around the parking brake lever. This inconvenience can be in compact or tightly spaced vehicle interiors, potentially causing discomfort and reducing the overall user-friendliness of the vehicle. 5
[0006] Thus, there is a need in the art for a method and a system for an idle start stop system of a vehicle which addresses at least the aforementioned problems and other problems of known art.
[0007] Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through 10 comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 15
[0008] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention provides a vehicle and a parking brake assembly for the vehicle.
[0009] The present invention provides a vehicle comprising one or more rotating members. The one or more rotating members enable a movement of the vehicle. The vehicle also comprises one or more brakes being configured 20 to decelerate the one or more rotating members. The frame assembly of the vehicle comprises of a vertically extending column which is configured to couple a front portion of the vehicle and a rear portion of the vehicle. A parking brake assembly for the vehicle is installed on the vertically extending column of the frame assembly of the vehicle. The parking brake assembly 25 comprises of a brake actuation member and a brake force transmission member. The brake actuation member is configured to generate a braking force on the vehicle upon being engaged by a user of the vehicle. The brake force transmission member is configured to transmit the braking force to the one or more brakes. The one or more brakes are configured to apply the 30 braking force to the one or more rotating members of the vehicle.
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[00010] The present invention also provides a parking brake assembly comprising a brake actuation member, one or more mounting members, and a brake force transmission member. The brake actuation member generates a braking force upon being engaged a user of the vehicle. The one or more mounting members is configured to mount the brake actuation member to a 5 vertically extending column of the vehicle. The vertically extending column is configured to couple a front portion of the vehicle and a rear portion of the vehicle. The brake force transmission member transmits the braking force to one or more brakes. These one or more brakes apply the braking force to one or more rotating members of the vehicle. 10
[00011] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 15
[00012] The details are described with reference to an embodiment of a vehicle and a parking brake assembly along with the accompanying diagrams. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components.
[00013] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates a side view of a vehicle in accordance 20 with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00014] Figure 2 exemplarily illustrates a perspective side view of a vehicle with the parking brake assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00015] Figure 3 exemplarily illustrates a perspective side view of a vehicle 25 with an exploded view of the parking brake assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00016] Figure 4 exemplarily illustrates a perspective side view of the parking brake assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00017] Figure 5 exemplarily illustrates an exploded view of the parking 30 brake assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
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[00018] Figure 6 exemplarily illustrates an exploded view of the parking brake assembly to show engagement of the stopper member with the ratchet member in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00019] Figure 7 exemplarily illustrates a sectional view of the parking brake assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 5
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00020] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While 10 examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims. 15
[00021] In order to overcome the one or more of the above-mentioned problems in the background, the present invention provides a parking brake assembly for a vehicle and mounting location for the parking brake assembly in the vehicle. The parking brake assembly makes it convenient for the user to effectively and securely park the vehicle without causing any hindrance in 20 ingress and egress of the user in the vehicle. Further, the parking brake assembly as per the invention can be conveniently operated by the user without bending or getting distracted. This means that the user need not leave the steering control for operation of the hand brake even while the vehicle is in running condition, for example on an inclined road or in an emergency. 25 Additionally, present invention eliminates the need for the user to bend and operate the parking brake and allows free movement of the user, thereby increasing comfort of the user of the vehicle.
[00022] The present invention also eliminates the restrictions in design, and layout of the vehicle which were caused by use of a protruding conventional 30 parking brake systems.
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[00023] The present invention makes the parking brake assembly easy to assemble and service as it has minimal number of parts and does not substantially alter the weight of the vehicle.
[00024] The present invention provides a parking brake assembly which is easy to install without altering the vehicular design and configuration because 5 it can be installed at existing convenient locations such as steering column of a steering assembly. This makes the invention cost effective because not only the manufacturer can avoid costs incurred for design alteration of the vehicle, but the present invention can also be retrofitted into existing vehicles.
[00025] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the present invention 10 provides a vehicle comprising one or more rotating members. The one or more rotating members enable a movement of the vehicle. The vehicle also comprises one or more brakes being configured to decelerate the one or more rotating members. The frame assembly of the vehicle comprises of a vertically extending column which is configured to couple a front portion of 15 the vehicle and a rear portion of the vehicle. A parking brake assembly for the vehicle is installed on the vertically extending column of the frame assembly of the vehicle. The parking brake assembly comprises of a brake actuation member and a brake force transmission member. The brake actuation member is configured to generate a braking force on the vehicle 20 upon being engaged by a user of the vehicle. The brake force transmission member is configured to transmit the braking force to the one or more brakes. The one or more brakes are configured to apply the braking force to the one or more rotating members of the vehicle. Within the vehicle, the front portion is configured to house a steering assembly, the seat and the rider is positioned 25 to control in the front portion to manoeuvre the vehicle effectively. The rear portion may accommodate utility functions or passenger seating, offering versatility in application. The structural linkage between these sections is achieved through the implementation of a vertically extending column, B pillar, a vertical support situated between the front and rear doors. The B pillar 30 contributes to the rigidity of the vehicle and reinforces the structural
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connection between the front and rear portions, ensuring a unified and stable framework for the entire vehicle. [00026] As per an aspect of the present subject matter the vehicle comprises of a seat. The vertically extending column is configured to mount the seat. In an embodiment, the vertically extending column is a B pillar/column of the 5 vehicle.
[00027] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the parking brake assembly is mounted on a right side of the seat when the vehicle is viewed a rear side of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the parking brake assembly is mounted on the left side of the seat when the vehicle is viewed a rear side 10 of the vehicle. These embodiments enable users with different dominant hands to be able to use the parking brake assembly with ease.
[00028] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the parking brake assembly is mounted on a bottom portion of the vertically extending column. The brake force transmission member is routed through the vertically 15 extending column and along a floorboard panel of the vehicle. The brake force transmission member is concealed within the floorboard panel of the vehicle, and the bottom portion of the vertically extending column ensures that the brake force transmission member can be routed in a shorter path and closer to the main brake line. 20
[00029] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the vehicle comprises of one or more mounting members, configured to mount the parking brake assembly to the vertically extending column of the vehicle.
[00030] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the present invention also provides a parking brake assembly comprising a brake actuation 25 member, one or more mounting members, and a brake force transmission member. The brake actuation member generates a braking force upon being engaged a user of the vehicle. The one or more mounting members is configured to mount the brake actuation member to a vertically extending column of the vehicle. The vertically extending column is configured to 30 couple a front portion of the vehicle and a rear portion of the vehicle. The brake force transmission member transmits the braking force to one or more
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brakes. These one or more brakes apply the braking force to one or more rotating members of the vehicle. This configuration shows the functioning of one or more brakes of the vehicle, and in this embodiment, one or more brakes are being actuated by the parking brake assembly. [00031] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the vertically 5 extending column is configured to mount a seat of the vehicle. The parking brake assembly is mounted on a right side of the seat when the vehicle is viewed from a rear side of the vehicle. However, in an alternate embodiment, it may be mounted on the left side of the seat of the vehicle.
[00032] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the parking brake 10 assembly is mounted on a bottom portion of the vertically extending column. The brake force transmission member is routed through the vertically extending column and along a floorboard panel of the vehicle.
[00033] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the brake force transmission member comprises one or more cables, the one or more cables 15 is configured to be attached to a brake actuation member. The skilled person will appreciate that the one or more brake cables in the present embodiment is only an embodiment and there may be an embodiment where the one or more brakes may be disc brakes and shall use one or more hose/tube instead of one or more brake cables. 20
[00034] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the brake actuation member is a handle, whereby upon an actuation of the brake actuation member, the one or more brakes is configured to arrest the rotation of the one or more rotating members.
[00035] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the parking brake 25 assembly comprises of a ratchet member. The ratchet member comprises of a plurality of protrusions. The plurality of protrusions are configured to engage with a stopper member. The stopper member is attached to the brake actuation member, whereby a movement of the brake actuation member creating a relative motion between the stopper member and the ratchet member through 30 the plurality of protrusions. The stopper member has a protruding portion which engages with the ratchet member thereby ensuring that the attached
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brake force transmission member is pulled, the brakes stay in engages position, and the brakes are applied to the vehicle. [00036] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the ratchet member is configured to be attached to the one or more mounting members by a fastening member. The stopper member is configured to be attached to the 5 brake actuation member. Therefore, the stopper member can be moved up and down using the brake actuation member.
[00037] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the parking rake assembly comprises of a lock assembly attached to the brake actuation member. The lock assembly comprises of a lock actuator and a lock lever. 10 The lock actuator is coupled to the lock lever. The lock lever is coupled to the stopper member. The lock assembly is configured to lock and unlock the stopper member to stop the relative motion between the stopper member and the ratchet member through the plurality of protrusions thereby holding the brake actuation member in position. This configuration allows the holding of 15 the brake actuation member in an engaged position with the use of a lock assembly which can be used to lock and unlock the movement of the stopper member thereby causing the ratchet member to hold its position on the prevailing protrusion and does not allow movement of the brake actuation member, thereby holding the parking brakes. 20
[00038] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the lock assembly is configured to lock the stopper member into an engaged position upon an actuation of the lock actuator by the user, the lock actuator is configured to exert a biasing force on the stopper member through the lock lever. This configuration allows the user to hold the one or more brakes in an engaged 25 position to park the vehicle. The lock actuator can be a switch, button etc. This configuration allows the locking of the parking brakes in an engaged position in an easy manner by simply actuating the lock assembly and the brake actuation member.
[00039] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the lock assembly is 30 configured to unlock the stopper member into a disengaged position upon a de-actuation of the lock actuator by the user, the lock actuator is configured
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to release the stopper member through the lock lever. The stopper member is configured to be unlatched from the ratchet member. This configuration allows unlocking of the parking brake assembly easily by simply de-actuating the lock assembly and the brake actuation member. [00040] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the parking brake 5 assembly comprises a spring. The spring is configured to enable the actuation and the de-actuation of the lock actuator. The spring ensures that the lock actuator is easily accessible to the user, and the user receives some feedback when actuating the lock actuator.
[00041] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the handle comprises 10 a pad. The pad is configured to comprise a plurality of grooves. The plurality of grooves aid the user to comfortably hold the brake actuation member and easily actuate and de-actuate the brakes.
[00042] In view of the above, the claimed limitations as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed 15 limitations enable the above solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies.
[00043] The present subject matter is described using a vehicle and a parking brake assembly which is used in a vehicle, whereas the claimed subject matter can be used in any other type of application employing above-mentioned 20 mounting location for the parking brake assembly and the vehicle, with required changes and without deviating from the scope of invention. Further, it is intended that the disclosure and examples given herein be considered as exemplary only.
[00044] The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the 25 embodiment”, “the embodiments”, “one or more embodiments”, “some embodiments”, and “one embodiment” mean “one or more (but not all) embodiments of the invention(s)” unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “including”, “comprising”, “having” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to”, unless expressly specified otherwise. The 30 terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise.
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[00045]
The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the vehicle and the parking brake assmebly with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiments. The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and 5 figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to 10 encompass equivalents thereof.
[00046] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates a side view of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 exemplarily illustrates a perspective side view of a vehicle with the parking brake assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 15 Figure 3 exemplarily illustrates a perspective side view of a vehicle with an exploded view of the parking brake assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. For brevity, figures 1, 2 and 3 are explained together. The vehicle (100) includes a steering assembly, one or more rotating members (not shown), one or more brakes (not shown), and a 20 parking brake assembly (200). The parking brake assembly (200) is positioned on the right side of the vehicle (100) when viewed from the rear towards the front. The parking brake assembly (200) is positioned on the right side of the seat (108) in one embodiment. In another embodiment, the parking brake assembly (200) may also be appointed on left side of the seat (108) of 25 the vehicle (100). The placement of the parking brake assembly (200) on the right side of the seat (108) of the vehicle (100) enables the user convenient ingress/ egress. This configuration allows the user to engage or disengage the parking brake assembly (200) easily. Such a configuration is advantageous for the user to easily access the parking brake without any distractions from 30 the road and creating a hazardous situation. The configuration also allows further design modifications, since this kind of parking brake assembly (200)
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takes little space in the vehicle (100) and is placed conveniently. This configuration also enables the user to engage and disengage the brake without any distractions. [00047] Figure 4 exemplarily illustrates a perspective side view of the parking brake assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present 5 disclosure. The parking brake assembly (200) is equipped with a brake actuation member (202) which is a hand-operated handle to actuate the braking mechanism. The parking brake mechanism being mounted on the vertically extending column eliminates the need of the user to bend and actuate the parking brake in the case of vehicles such as 3-wheeled or 4-10 wheeled vehicles due to which the user was distracted which results in distraction causing dangerous situations on the road. The parking brake assembly (200) is mounted using one or more mounting members (206). The one or more mounting members (206) is configured to attach a ratchet member (208) and a brake actuation member (202) through a fastening 15 member (206a). The ratchet member (208) is configured to have a plurality of protrusions (208a). The brake actuation member includes a stopper member (210) and a lock assembly (212). The stopper member (210) engages with the plurality of protrusions (208a) and interacts with each and every protrusion of the plurality of protrusions (205) of the ratchet member (204), 20 and latches on each protrusion. The lock assembly (212) is configured to be hand-operated by the user of the vehicle (100). As per another embodiment of the present invention, the lock assembly (212) may also be configured to be electrically operated by providing a switch on the dashboard of the vehicle for ease of accessibility. The locking of movement of the stopper member 25 (210) enables the stopper member (210) to remain locked in the same position and hold the position of the brake actuation member (202). The brake actuation member (202) has a pad (202a) which is actuated by the user of the vehicle (100) to actuate the parking brake assembly (200).
[00048] Figure 5 exemplarily illustrates an exploded view of the parking 30 brake assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6 exemplarily illustrates an exploded view of the parking brake
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assembly to show engagement of the stopper member with the ratchet member in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 7 exemplarily illustrates a sectional view of the parking brake assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. For brevity, figure 5, 6 and 7 will be discussed together. The brake actuation member (202) is 5 configured to attach a stopper member (210) and a lock assembly (212). The stopper member (210) is attached to the brake actuation member (202). The lock assembly (212) comprises of a lock actuator (212a) and the lock lever (212b). The lock actuator (121a) is coupled to the lock lever (212b). The lock lever (212b) is coupled to the stopper member (210). The lock assembly (212) 10 is configured to lock and unlock the stopper member (210) to stop the relative motion between the stopper member (210) and the ratchet member (208) through the plurality of protrusions (208a) thereby holding the brake actuation member (202) in position. The lock assembly (212) is configured to lock the stopper member (210) into an engaged position upon an actuation of the lock 15 actuator (212a) by the user, the lock actuator (212a) will exert a biasing force on the stopper member (210) through the lock lever (212b). [00049] Further, the lock assembly (212) is configured to unlock the stopper member (210) into a disengaged position upon a de-actuation of the lock actuator (212a) by the user, the lock actuator (212a) is configured to release 20 the stopper member (210) through the lock lever (212b).
[00050] The spring of the lock assembly (212) is configured to enable the actuation and the de-actuation of the lock actuator (212a).
[00051] A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to 25 serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined to create other different systems or applications.
[0007] The present claimed invention solves the technical problem of 30 mounting the parking brake assembly in an effective manner without compromising on the number of parts, and complexity of the parking brake,
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as well as increase ease of serviceability and assembly. Further, the parking brake is located such that it enables the driver to easily engage and disengage the brake without any distractions. [0008] The placement of the parking brake lever on the vertically extending column, such as the b-pillar, provides ease of the maintenance and servicing 5 of the braking system. Accessing the parking brake mechanism for routine maintenance or repair, therefore, the present subject matter reduces the complexity and decreases the time and effort required for maintenance tasks but can also contribute to higher costs for both vehicle owners and service providers. 10
[0009] Furthermore, the advantageous mounting of the parking brake lever on the b-pillar reduces unwanted noise and vibrations during vehicle operation. This improves the overall driving experience, especially in terms of ride comfort and interior acoustics.
[0010] The present subject matter advantageously employs space in a 15 compact or tightly spaced vehicle interiors, thereby eliminating discomfort and improving the overall user-friendliness of the vehicle.
[00052] Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, 20 as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings.
[00053] In light of the above mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed method and system, the claimed steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in 25 the art, as the claimed steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed steps clearly bring an improvement in the functioning of the configuration itself as the claimed steps provide a technical solution to a technical problem.
[00054] A description of an embodiment with several components in 30 communication with another does not imply that all such components are
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required, On the contrary, a variety of optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the invention. [00055] Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter and is 5 therefore intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this detailed description, but rather by any claims that issue on an application based here on. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present invention are intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims. 10
[00056] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims. 15
[00057] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made, and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the 20 teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
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Reference Numerals:
100 – vehicle
102a – front portion of the vehicle
102b – rear portion of the vehicle
104 – frame assembly 5
106 – vertically extending column
108 – seat
110 – floorboard panel
200 – parking brake assembly
202 – brake actuation member 10
202a – pad
204 – brake force transmission member
206 – one or more mounting members
206a – fastening member.
208 – ratchet member 15
208a – plurality of protrusions
210 – stopper member
212 – lock assembly
212a – lock actuator
212b – lock lever 20
212c – spring , Claims:I/We Claim:
1. A vehicle (100), the vehicle (100) comprising:
one or more rotating members, the one or more rotating 5 members enabling a movement of the vehicle (100);
one or more brakes, the one or more brakes being configured to decelerate the one or more rotating members of the vehicle (100);
a frame assembly (104), the frame assembly (104) comprising a vertically extending column (106), the vertically extending column 10 (106) being configured to couple a front portion (102a) of the vehicle (100) and a rear portion (102b) of the vehicle (100); and
a parking brake assembly (200), the parking brake assembly (200) being installed on the vertically extending column (106) of the frame assembly (104) of the vehicle (100), the parking brake assembly 15 (200), comprising:
a brake actuation member (202), the brake actuation member (202) being configured to generate a braking force on the vehicle (100) upon being engaged by a user of the vehicle (100); and 20
a brake force transmission member (204), the brake force transmission member (204) being configured to transmit the braking force to the one or more brakes, the one or more brakes being configured to apply the braking force to the one or more rotating members of the vehicle (100). 25
2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprising a seat (108), wherein the vertically extending column (106) being configured to mount the seat (108), wherein the parking brake assembly (200) being mounted on a right side of the seat (108) when the vehicle is viewed 30 a rear side of the vehicle (100).
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3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the parking brake assembly (200) being mounted on a bottom portion of the vertically extending column (106), wherein the brake force transmission member (204) being routed through the vertically extending column (106) and along a floorboard panel (110) of the vehicle (100). 5
4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprising one or more mounting members (206), the one or more mounting members (206) being configured to mount the parking brake assembly (200) to the vertically extending column (106) of the vehicle (100). 10
5. A parking brake assembly (200) of a vehicle (100), the parking brake assembly (200) comprising:
a brake actuation member (202), the brake actuation member (202) being configured to generate a braking force upon being 15 engaged a user of the vehicle (100);
one or more mounting members (206), the one or more mounting members (206) being configured to mount the brake actuation member (202) to a vertically extending column (106) of the vehicle (100), the vertically extending column (106) being configured 20 to couple a front portion (102a) of the vehicle (100) and a rear portion (102b) of the vehicle (100); and
a brake force transmission member (204), the brake force transmission member (204) being configured to transmit the braking force to one or more brakes, the one or more brakes being configured 25 to apply the braking force to one or more rotating members of the vehicle (100).
6. The parking brake assembly (200) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the vertically extending column (106) being configured to mount a seat 30 (108) of the vehicle, wherein the parking brake assembly (200) being
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mounted on a right side of the seat (108) when the vehicle is viewed from a rear side of the vehicle (100).
7. The parking brake assembly (200) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the parking brake assembly (200) being mounted on a bottom portion 5 (106a) of the vertically extending column (106), wherein the brake force transmission member (204) being routed through the vertically extending column (106) and along a floorboard panel (110) of the vehicle (100).
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8. The parking brake assembly (200) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the brake force transmission member (204) comprises one or more cables, the one or more cables being configured to be attached to a brake actuation member (201).
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9. The parking brake assembly (200) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the brake actuation member (202) being a handle (202), whereby upon an actuation of the brake actuation member (202), the one or more brakes being configured to arrest the rotation of the one or more rotating members of the vehicle (100), wherein the handle (202) comprises a 20 pad (202a), the pad (202a) being configured to comprise a plurality of grooves.
10. The parking brake assembly (200) as claimed in claim 6 comprising a ratchet member (208), the ratchet member (208) comprising a 25 plurality of protrusions (208a), the plurality of protrusions (208a) being configured to engage with a stopper member (210), wherein the stopper member (210) being attached to the brake actuation member (202), whereby a movement of the brake actuation member (202) creating a relative motion between the stopper member (210) and the 30 ratchet member (208) through the plurality of protrusions (208a).
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11.The parking brake assembly (200) as claimed in claim 11, wherein theratchet member (208) being configured to be attached to the one ormore mounting members (206) by a fastening member (206a),wherein the stopper member (210) being configured to be attached tothe brake actuation member (202).5
12.The parking brake assembly (200) as claimed in claim 6 comprising alock assembly (212) attached to the brake actuation member (202),the lock assembly (212) comprising a lock actuator (212a) and a locklever (212b); wherein10
the lock actuator (121a) being coupled to the lock lever (212b);
the lock lever (212b) being coupled to the stopper member (210); and
the lock assembly (212) being configured to lock and unlock the stopper member (210) to stop the relative motion between the stopper 15 member (210) and the ratchet member (208) through the plurality of protrusions (208a) thereby holding the brake actuation member (202) in position.
13.The parking brake assembly (200) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the20 lock assembly (212) being configured to lock the stopper member(210)into an engaged position upon an actuation of the lock actuator(212a) by the user, the lock actuator (212a) being configured to exerta biasing force on the stopper member (210) through the lock lever(212b).25
14.The parking brake assembly (200) as claimed in claim 13, wherein thelock assembly (212) being configured to unlock the stopper member(210)into a disengaged position upon a de-actuation of the lockactuator (212a) by the user, the lock actuator (212a) being configured30 to release the stopper member (210) through the lock lever (212b).
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15.The parking brake assembly (200) as claimed in claim 13 comprisinga spring (212c), the spring (212c) being configured to enable theactuation and the de-actuation of the lock actuator (212a).