Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
The present disclosure relates to automobile engineering More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a Device, System, and Method of Knob Assembly.
BACKGROUND
The conventional locking mechanisms employed in knob assembly have historically relied on bump-based designs or materials such as plastic to secure connections. However, these mechanisms have exhibited inherent limitations that have prompted the need for an advanced and more robust solution. Bump-based locks, while functional, are prone to wear and tear, leading to potential malfunctions and instability over prolonged use. Additionally, the use of plastic components within these mechanisms increases the risk of breakage, compromising the integrity of the locking system.
Moreover, the conventional bump-based designs are often susceptible to over-turning, causing potential damage or misalignment within plug housings. The lack of controlled twisting in these mechanisms has been a persistent issue, leading to concerns about the security and longevity of the connections established within plug housings.
Therefore, there is a need for technology that overcomes these drawbacks, is durable, more compact, requires less maintenance, and provides improved locking mechanism.
SUMMARY
In one aspect of the present disclosure, a knob assembly is provided.
The knob assembly includes one or more hoods, each hood of the one or more hoods further includes atleast one spring clip that comprises at least one U bend projected outward towards a first side of the spring clip and one or more flexible bending portions that are positioned on either side of downstream of the U bend and adapted to deflect towards a second side of the spring clip upon acting force on upstream of U-bend and One or more stopper that are positioned on the each hood of the one or more hood.
In some aspect of the present disclosure a each hood of the one or more hoods are operatively hold the each spring clip of one or more clips from slippage.
In some aspect of the present disclosure includes a socket housing that is removably coupled with the knob assembly, such that a guide portion that is positioned on an outer surface of the socket house assembly, a first side of the docking portion is inline with periphery of the guide portion, such that the guide portion is adapted to generate acting force on upstream of U-bend upon the socket housing docks with the knob.
In second aspect of the present disclosure a system is provided.
The System includes a knob, a first side of the knob further includes one or more hoods, each hood of the one or more hoods that further includes atleast one spring clip, which includes at least one U bend projected outward towards a first side of the spring clip and one or more flexible bending portions that are positioned on either side of downstream of the U bend and adapted to deflect towards a second side of the spring clip upon acting force on upstream of U-bend and a socket housing that is removably coupled with the knob.
In some aspect of the present disclosure the socket house comprises a guide portion that is positioned on an outer surface of the socket house assembly, a first side of the docking portion is inline with periphery of the guide portion, such that the guide portion is adapted to generate acting force on upstream of U-bend upon the socket housing docks with the knob.
In some aspect of the present disclosure, the system further includes a plug housing with one or more seals and one or more terminals a socket housing that is adapted to receive plug housing and further a rubber socket is placed between socket housing and plug housing.
In some aspect of the present disclosure, one or more slot is provided on the plug housing assembly that is adapted to receive knob assembly and one or more cam profile with one or more stoppers are provided on the outer circumference of the plug housing assembly.
In third aspect of the present disclosure, a method of knob assembly is provided.
The method includes, Placing each spring of one or more spring in each hood of one or more hood of the knob assembly, and further coupling the knob assembly over the plug housing assembly, such that the U-bend of the each spring of the one or more springs passes through the each slot of the one or more slots and more further rotating the knob assembly, such that the each spring of the one or more springs deflects and stopping the rotation of the knob assembly upon travelling the cam profile, such that the each spring of the one or more springs regains to normal shape and stops by the stopper, such that the stopper is facilitated to prevents the knob assembly from anti rotation and over rotation.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, show certain aspects of the subject matter disclosed herein and, together with the description, help explain some of the principles associated with the disclosed implementations. In the drawing,
Figure 1A, 1B, and 1C illustrate a knob assembly 100, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;
Figure 2A illustrate the exploded view of a system 200, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;
Figure 2B, and 2C illustrate the assembled view of a system 200, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;
Figure 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D and 3E illustrate the line drawings that depicts the traveling of spring clip of a system 200, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure; and
Figure 4 illustrate the method of a knob assembly, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Various embodiments of the disclosure are discussed in detail below. While specific implementations are discussed, it should be understood that this is done for illustration purposes only. A person skilled in the relevant art will recognize that other components and configurations may be used without parting from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Thus, the following description and drawings are illustrative and are not to be construed as limiting. Numerous specific details are described to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosure. However, in certain instances, known details are not described in order to avoid obscuring the description.
References to one or an embodiment in the present disclosure can be references to the same embodiment or any embodiment; and, such references mean at least one of the embodiments.
Reference to "one embodiment", "an embodiment", “one aspect”, “some aspects”, “an aspect” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the disclosure. The appearances of the phrase "in one embodiment" in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Moreover, various features are described which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others.
The terms used in this specification generally have their ordinary meanings in the art, within the context of the disclosure, and in the specific context where each term is used. Alternative language and synonyms may be used for any one or more of the terms discussed herein, and no special significance should be placed upon whether or not a term is elaborated or discussed herein. In some cases, synonyms for certain terms are provided.
A recital of one or more synonyms does not exclude the use of other synonyms.
The use of examples anywhere in this specification including examples of any terms discussed herein is illustrative only, and is not intended to further limit the scope and meaning of the disclosure or of any example term. Likewise, the disclosure is not limited to various embodiments given in this specification. Without intent to limit the scope of the disclosure, examples of instruments, apparatus, methods and their related results according to the embodiments of the present disclosure are given below. Note that titles or subtitles may be used in the examples for convenience of a reader, which in no way should limit the scope of the disclosure. Unless otherwise defined, technical and scientific terms used herein have the meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. In the case of conflict, the present document, including definitions will control.
Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or can be learned by practice of the herein disclosed principles. The features and advantages of the disclosure can be realized and obtained by means of the instruments and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. These and other features of the disclosure will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or can be learned by the practice of the principles set forth herein.
As mentioned before, there is a need for technology that overcomes these drawbacks, is durable, more compact, requires less maintenance, and provides improved locking mechanism.
The present disclosure also provides a knob assembly that addresses these issues by providing a flexible and durable locking mechanism of knob.
Figure 1A, 1B, and 1C illustrate a knob assembly 100, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
The knob assembly 100 may include one or more hood (102A-N), one or more spring (104A-N), one or more stopper(106A-N), one or more bending portion (108 A-N), a U-BEND on each spring of one or more spring(110), one or more side U-bend on each spring of one or more spring (109A-N) and one or more slot (105A-N).
The knob assembly includes one or more hoods (102 A-N) such that each hood of the one or more hoods includes at least one spring clip (104A-N) that is placed inner circumference of the each hood of one or more hoods(102A-N) by way of press fit.
Each spring of one or more spring clip (104) at least one U bend (110) projected outward towards a first side (50) of the spring clip(104) and further includes one or more flexible bending portions (108 A-N) that are positioned on either side of downstream of the U bend and adapted to deflect towards a second side(52) of the spring clip upon acting force on upstream of U-bend and One or more stopper (106A-N) that are positioned on the each hood of the one or more hood (102A-N).
In some aspect of the present disclosure, each hood of the one or more hoods (102A-N) are operatively hold the each spring clip of one or more clips (104A-N) from slippage.
In some aspect of the present disclosure, each spring of the one or more spring clip (104A-N) is placed inside the each hood of the or more hood (102A-N) by way of press fit and each stopper of one or more stoppers (106A-N) prevents each spring of one or more spring clip (104A-N) by fusing with each spring slot of one or more spring slot (105A-N) of such that spring each spring of one or more spring clip (104A-N) avoid slippage. Each spring slot of one or more spring slot (105A-N) fuse with the each hood of the or more hood (102A-N).
Figure 2A illustrate the exploded view of a system 200, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
In some aspect of the present disclosure, a rubber socket (220) is placed between socket housing 210 and plug housing 260, such that terminal 250 of the plug housing passes through the provision provided in the socket housing 210 and the knob assembly 100 is operatively coupled with plug housing 260.
In operation, the U-bend 110 of each spring of the one or more springs 104A-N pass through the spring slot 105A-N and U-bend 110 on each spring of the one or more springs 104A-N get deflect still it travel the cam profile 320 and upon travelling deflected U-bend 110 on each spring of the one or more springs 104A-N regain to normal position and a stopper 310 is provided to prevent the U-bend 110 on each spring of the one or more springs 104A-N on over rotation and act as locking mechanism by holding together plug housing assembly 260 and socket housing assembly 210.
Figure 2B, and 2C illustrate the assembled view of a system 200, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
The system 200 further includes a socket housing (210) that is removably coupled with the knob assembly (100), comprising a guide portion (270) that is positioned on an outer surface of the socket house assembly (210), a first side of the docking portion is inline with periphery of the guide portion (275), such that the guide portion (270) is adapted to generate acting force on upstream of U-bend upon the socket housing (210) docks with the knob assembly (100).
The System (200) includes a knob assembly (100), a first side of the knob assembly (100) includes one or more hoods (102A-N) and each hood of the one or more hoods (102A-N) includes atleast one spring clip (104A-N).
Each spring of one or more springs (104A-N) includes at least one U bend (110) projected outward towards a first side (50) of the spring clip and one or more flexible bending portions (108 A-N) that are positioned on either side of downstream of the U bend and adapted to deflect towards a second side (52) of the spring clip upon acting force on upstream of U-bend and a socket housing (210) that is removably coupled with the knob assembly (100).
The system further includes a guide portion (270) that is positioned on an outer surface of the socket house assembly (210), a first side of the docking portion is inline with periphery of the guide portion (270), such that the guide portion (270) is adapted to generate acting force on upstream of U-bend upon the socket housing (210) docks with the knob assembly (100).
In some aspect of the present disclosure, the system (200) further includes a plug housing (260) with one or more seals (240) and one or more terminals (250), more further a socket housing (210) that is adapted to receive plug housing (260) a rubber socket (220) is placed between socket housing (210) and plug housing (260).
In some aspect of the present disclosure, one or more slot (265) is provided on the plug housing assembly (260) that is adapted to receive knob assembly (100) and one or more cam profile (320) with one or more stoppers (310) are provided on the outer circumference of the plug housing assembly (260).
Figure 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D and 3E illustrate the line drawings that depicts the traveling of spring clip of a system 200, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
In some aspect of present disclosure, outer circumference of the plug housing assembly 260 includes one or more spring slot 265, one or more cam profile 320 and one or more stopper 310.
Figure 3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D depicts the line diagram of U-bend 110 on each spring of the one or more springs 104A-N deflect on travelling and U-bend 110 on each spring of the one or more springs 104A-N regain the shape and one or more stopper are provided to prevent over turning.
Figure 4 illustrate the method of a knob assembly, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
The method of knob assembly includes the steps of: placing each spring of one or more spring (104A-N) in each hood of one or more hood (102A-N) of the knob assembly(100): coupling the knob assembly (100) over the plug housing assembly (260), such that the U-bend(110) of the each spring of the one or more springs (104A-N) passes through the each slot of the one or more slots (265): rotating the knob assembly(100), such that the each spring of the one or more springs (104A-N) deflects: stopping the rotation of the knob assembly (100) upon travelling the cam profile (320), such that the each spring of the one or more springs regains to normal shape and stops by the stopper (310), such that the stopper (310) prevents the knob assembly(100) from anti rotation and over rotation.
Advantage of the present disclosure
The new locking mechanism promises a longer lifespan due to its durable spring-based design.
The controlled locking mechanism ensures a more secure connection within knob assembly.
The present disclosure offers a more precise and reliable locking experience, minimizing the risk of wear and tear or breakage.
, Claims:1. A knob assembly (100) comprises:
one or more hoods (102A-N), each hood of the one or more hoods (102A-N) comprises:
atleast one spring clip (104A-N) comprises:
at least one U bend (110) projected outward towards a first side (50) of the spring clip(102A-N);
one or more flexible bending portions (108 A-N) that are positioned on either side of downstream of the U bend and adapted to deflect towards a second side(52) of the spring clip upon acting force on upstream of U-bend; and
One or more stopper (106A-N) that are positioned on the each hood of the one or more hood (102A-N).
2. The knob assembly as claimed in claim 1, each hood of the one or more hoods (102A-N) are operatively hold the each spring clip of one or more clips (104A-N) from slippage.

3. The knob assembly as claimed in claim 1, further comprises a socket housing (210) that is removably coupled with the knob assembly (100), comprising a guide portion (270) that is positioned on an outer surface of the socket house assembly (210), a first side of the docking portion is inline with periphery of the guide portion (270), such that the guide portion (270) is adapted to generate acting force on upstream of U-bend upon the socket housing (210) docks with the knob assembly (100).

4. A System (200) comprising:
a knob assembly (100), a first side of the knob assembly (100) comprises:
one or more hoods (102A-N), each hood of the one or more hoods (102A-N) comprises:
atleast one spring clip (104A-N), that comprises:
at least one U bend (110) projected outward towards a first side (52) of the spring clip (104A-N);
one or more flexible bending portions (108 A-N) that are positioned on either side of downstream of the U bend and adapted to deflect towards a second side (52) of the spring clip upon acting force on upstream of U-bend; and
one or more spring slots (105A-N) that is positioned under each stopper of one or more stopper (106A-N).
a socket housing (210) that is removably coupled with the knob assembly (100), comprising:
a guide portion (270) that is positioned on an outer surface of the socket housing assembly (260), a first side of the docking portion is inline with periphery of the guide portion (270), such that the guide portion (270) is adapted to generate acting force on upstream of U-bend upon the socket housing assembly (260) docks with the knob assembly (100).
5. The system (200) as claimed in claim 4, further comprises:
a plug housing assembly (260) with one or more seals (240) and one or more terminals (250);
a socket housing (210) that is adapted to receive plug housing assembly (260);
a rubber socket (220) is placed between socket housing (210) and plug housing assembly (260);
one or more slot (230A-N) is provided on the plug housing assembly (260) that is adapted to receive knob assembly (100);
one or more cam profile (320) with one or more stoppers (310) are provided on the outer circumference of the plug housing assembly (260).

6. A knob assembly method (400) comprises;
placing each spring of one or more spring (104A-N) in each hood of one or more hood (102A-N) of the knob assembly(100);
coupling the knob assembly (100) over the plug housing assembly (260), such that the U-bend(110) of the each spring of the one or more springs (104A-N) passes through the each slot of the one or more slots (265A-N);
rotating the knob assembly(100), such that the each spring of the one or more springs (104A-N) deflects; and
stopping the rotation of the knob assembly (100) upon travelling the cam profile (320), such that the each spring of the one or more springs regains to normal shape and stops by the stopper (310),
wherein the stopper (310) prevents the knob assembly(100) from anti rotation and over rotation.