Description:FORM 2

THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 OF 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10 and Rule 13)

A VEHICLE WITH A BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND A MOUNTING BRACKET THEREOF

APPLICANT:
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED, (an Indian Company)

at: “Chaitanya”, No. 12, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600034, Tamil Nadu, India.

The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle with a brake assembly and a mounting bracket thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a vehicle with a brake assembly for parking the vehicle and a mounting bracket for mounting the brake assembly for parking the vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0002] In road vehicles, the parking brake, also known as a handbrake or emergency brake (e-brake), is a mechanism used to keep the vehicle securely motionless when parked. Parking brakes are critical when the vehicle is parked on the road surfaces that are not level, such as roads that may be inclined. Some vehicles have the parking brake operated by a small foot pedal, located near the other pedals. Depressing the foot pedal would engage the brake and pressing it again will release it. A pull handle variation also exists; by pulling or releasing the handle, this engages and releases the parking brake, respectively. Many vehicles have a combination of the two i.e. a pedal to engage the brake and a handle to release it.
[0003] In known vehicles, the parking brake pedal sits to the left of the accelerator and the brake pedals. Therefore, there is always a risk of accidentally stepping on the wrong pedal. In some vehicles, the parking brake is supposed to be operated by using a hand lever which is usually located near the driver’s seat. In the known configurations, the hand lever disposed in the centre console between the front seats. However, this configuration is not possible in vehicles having the steering column in the very centre of the driver cabin, instead of having offset positioning as this necessitates the placement of driver seat in the centre of driver cabin in line with the steering column. For example, this configuration may be commonly seen in some three wheeled vehicles or four wheeled vehicles. Thus, it becomes imperative to provide a favourable placement of the parking brake lever, alternative to the placement of parking brake lever in the centre console. In a conventional 3-wheeled vehicle, for example, the operating lever for the parking brake is located near the entry/exit gate or portion of the vehicle and/or on the floorboard of the vehicle, which causes issues in the ingress and egress of the user of the vehicle. For example, in certain conventional vehicle layouts, when the parking brake lever is pulled to engage the parking brake, the parking brake lever may cause dig or poke into the legs of the user during operation or during ingress or egress. This may lead to injuries to the user on the legs or worse, may disengage parking brake while leaving the vehicle which may pose a danger to vehicle, the driver and surroundings. As already mentioned, the parking brake is also used during operation of the vehicle other than parking, therefore the parking brake must be operated carefully while the vehicle is being operated. The hand operated parking brake lever near the floor makes this operation even more difficult and risky because it may require the user of the vehicle to release the grip on the steering assembly of the vehicle.
[0004] Further, the usage of such a parking brake on the floor 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 user as well as the pedestrians near to the vehicle.
[0005] Thus, the conventional brake assemblies which are known in the art are not ergonomically optimal, create discomfort, cause issues in ingress/egress, are cumbersome to operate, create layout related restrictions, and hence are undesirable to the user of the vehicle. Hence, there exists a need to provide an improved brake assembly parking or otherwise, which can overcome all of the abovementioned problems and other problems of known art at the same time making the process of ingress/egress more convenient, comfortable and safe for the user.
[0006] 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, while increasing the 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 brake without any distractions and also encompasses the solution to the problem of ingress/egress making the user experience more comfortable and safer.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The present invention relates to a vehicle. The vehicle comprises a dashboard, a steering column, a head tube, a mainframe member, a mounting bracket and a brake assembly. The steering column is configured to support a steering control above the dashboard. The head tube is configured to receive the steering column, and the head tube is disposed below the dashboard. The mainframe member is configured to provide structural support to the vehicle. The mainframe member is extended in downwardly front-rear direction of the vehicle below the head tube along a longitudinal length of the vehicle. The brake assembly includes a lever configured to restrict a motion of the vehicle upon an actuation of the lever in an engaged position. The brake assembly is configured to allow the motion of the vehicle upon an actuation of the lever in a disengaged position. The mounting bracket is configured to mount the brake assembly on to the mainframe member. The lever is concealed below the dashboard in the engaged position and the disengaged position.
[0008] The present invention also relates to a mounting bracket for a brake assembly of a vehicle. The mounting bracket comprises a plurality of mounting bosses, a plurality of openings, and a plurality of C-profile. The plurality of mounting bosses is configured to enable a mounting of a ratchet of the brake assembly on to the mounting bracket. The plurality of openings is configured to support a plurality of brake cable cover. The plurality of C-profile is configured to attach the brake assembly with a main frame member of the vehicle, to conceal a lever of the brake assembly below a dashboard of the vehicle in an engaged position and a disengaged position.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0009] The proposed invention is described with reference to an exemplary embodiment of a vehicle with a brake assembly and a mounting bracket for the brake assembly. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer similar features and components. Further, without prejudice, the invention is implementable in any multi axle vehicle and is not limited to a three-wheeled vehicle as shown in the figures. Descriptions of certain details and implementations follow, including a description of the figures, which may depict some or all of the embodiments described below, as well as a discussion of other potential embodiments or implementations of the inventive concepts provided below, followed by a more detailed description with reference to the drawings.
[0010] Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a front portion the vehicle as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0011] Figure 2 illustrates a side view of the front portion of the vehicle from one of a plurality of lateral sides, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0012] Figure 3 illustrates a side perspective view of a brake assembly of the vehicle, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0013] Figure 4 illustrates an exploded view of the brake assembly, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] Figure 5 illustrates another exploded view of the brake assembly, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 6 illustrates a side perspective view of the mounting bracket, as per one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] In order to overcome one or more of the above-mentioned challenges, the disclosed invention entails an advantageous and optimum positioning of the brake assembly in the vehicle. Therefore, making the user experience more comfortable, convenient, safe, effective and efficient.
[0017] As per one embodiment of the invention, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises of a dashboard, a steering column, a head tube, a mainframe member, brake assembly and a mounting bracket. The steering column is configured to support a steering control above the dashboard. The head tube is configured to receive the steering column and the head tube is disposed below the dashboard. The main frame member is configured to provide structural support to the vehicle. The mainframe member extends in downwardly front-rear direction of the vehicle below the head tube along a longitudinal length of the vehicle. The brake assembly includes a lever. The brake assembly is configured to restrict a motion of the vehicle upon an actuation of the lever in an engaged position (A). The brake assembly is configured to allow the motion of the vehicle upon an actuation of the lever in a disengaged position (B). The mounting bracket is configured to mount the brake assembly on to the mainframe member such that the lever is concealed below the dashboard in the engaged position (A) and the disengaged position (B).
[0018] As per one embodiment, the lever remains towards a front side of a vertical axis A-A’ in the engaged position (A) and the disengaged position (B). The vertical axis A-A’ passes from an outermost edge of the dashboard in a side view of the vehicle. The lever is a hand operated lever.
[0019] As per one embodiment, the mounting bracket comprising a plurality of C-profile, a plurality of mounting bosses and a plurality of openings. The plurality of C-profile is configured to attach the brake assembly with the mainframe member of the vehicle. The plurality of mounting bosses is configured to align with a plurality of first mounting holes of a ratchet of the brake assembly to receive a plurality of first fastening member thereby mounting the ratchet on to the mounting bracket.
[0020] As per one embodiment, the lever is pivotally attached to the ratchet to rotate around a first pivot axis (XX’) upon being actuated. The lever comprises a first arm and a second arm. The first arm is opposite to the second arm with respect to the first pivot axis (XX’). A length of the second arm is smaller than the length of the first arm. The first arm is configured to be operated by a user. The second arm is configured to move around the first pivot axis (XX’) upon the movement of the first arm around the first pivot axis (XX’).
[0021] As per one embodiment, the second arm is configured to actuate a brake cable through a pulley member upon a movement of the second arm around the first pivot axis (XX’).
[0022] As per one embodiment, the plurality of openings is configured to support a plurality of brake cable cover. The brake cable is configured to pass through the plurality of brake cable cover across the pulley member.
[0023] As per one embodiment, the ratchet comprises a predefined number of notches. The predefined number of notches being configured to engage with a locking lever. The locking lever is pivotally mounted inside the hand operated lever to rotate around a second pivot axis (YY’). The locking lever is configured to lock the lever.
[0024] As per one embodiment, the locking lever comprises a locking arm and an actuating arm. The locking arm is configured to move around the second pivot axis (YY’) upon a movement of the actuating arm around the second pivot axis (YY’).
[0025] As per one embodiment, the actuating arm is configured to be actuated by a spring member to allow the engagement of the predefined number of notches with the locking arm thereby locking the lever in the engaged position (A) of the lever. Further, the actuating arm is configured to be actuated by the user to restrict the engagement of the predefined number of notches with the locking arm thereby unlocking the lever in the engaged position (A) of the lever.
[0026] As per one embodiment, the predefined number of notches are unidirectional to prevent the engagement of the predefined number of notches with the locking arm from locking of the lever in the disengaged position (B) of the lever.
[0027] As per one embodiment, the plurality of C-profiles is configured to maintain a predetermined distance between the brake assembly and the mainframe member.
[0028] As per another embodiment, the mounting bracket for a brake assembly of a vehicle is disclosed. The mounting bracket comprises a plurality of mounting bosses, a plurality of openings and a plurality of C-profile. The plurality of mounting bosses is configured to enable a mounting of a ratchet of the brake assembly on to the mounting bracket. The plurality of openings is configured to support a plurality of brake cable cover. The plurality of C-profile is configured to attach the brake assembly with a main frame member of the vehicle, to conceal a lever of the brake assembly below a dashboard of the vehicle in an engaged position (A) and a disengaged position (B).
[0029] As per another embodiment the mounting bracket for the brake assembly is configured to restrict a motion of the vehicle upon an actuation of the lever in the engaged position (A). The brake assembly is configured to allow the motion of the vehicle upon an actuation of the lever in the disengaged position (B).
[0030] As per another embodiment, the plurality of mounting bosses is configured to align with a plurality of first mounting holes of the ratchet to receive a plurality of first fastening member thereby mounting the ratchet on to the mounting bracket.
[0031] As per another embodiment, a brake cable is passed through the plurality of brake cable cover.
[0032] As per another embodiment, the mounting bracket for the brake assembly the plurality of C-profile is configured to maintain a predetermined distance between the brake assembly and the mainframe member.
[0033] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to an embodiment of a vehicle (100) with a brake assembly (200), and a mounting bracket (300) thereof along with the accompanying drawings. However, the disclosed invention is not limited to the present embodiments.
[0034] The embodiments shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 are taken together for discussion. Figure 1 illustrates a side perspective view of a front portion of the vehicle (100) as per one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 illustrates a side view of a front portion of the vehicle (100) from one of a plurality of lateral sides, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0035] The vehicle (100) comprises a dashboard (101), a steering column (102), a head tube (103), a mainframe member (104), a brake assembly (200), and a mounting bracket (300, shown Fig. 3). The front portion illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2, is the portion of the vehicle body and chassis that accommodates that forms a driver cabin of a three-wheeled vehicle (100). However, the present invention can also be worked with the vehicles having a multi axle arrangement like a four-wheeled vehicle. The vehicle (100) can also be passenger vehicle as well as a goods carrier. Further, the vehicle (100) can also be an electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle as well as an internal combustion engine vehicle. The front and rear directions are indicated by the axis (F-R) in the Figure 1 and Figure 2 for reference.
[0036] The dashboard (101) is disposed directly ahead of the driver to display instrumentation and controls for the operation of the vehicle (100). The steering column (102) supports a steering control above the dashboard (101). The steering control can be in the form of a steering handlebar or steering wheel. The head tube (103) is disposed below the dashboard (101). In one embodiment, the headtube (103) is also disposed behind the dashboard (101) where it is partially hidden behind the dashboard and partially extending below the dashboard (101). The steering column (102) is received and rotatably supported by the head tube (103) with bearings. The mainframe member (104) is a part of a chassis or frame assembly (not shown) of the vehicle (100). The mainframe member (104) provides structural support to the vehicle (100). In this aspect, the mainframe (104) provides particular support to the floorboard (105) of the vehicle (100) in the front portion. The mainframe member (104) extends in downwardly front-rear direction of the vehicle (100) below the head tube (103) along a longitudinal length of the vehicle (100). In one aspect, the mainframe member (104) and the floorboard (105) in the front portion of the vehicle (100)
[0037] The brake assembly (200) includes a lever (201). The brake assembly (200) restricts a motion of the vehicle (100) upon an actuation of the lever (201) in an engaged position (A). The brake assembly (200) allows the motion of the vehicle (100) upon an actuation of the lever (201) in a disengaged position (B). In a preferred embodiment, the brake assembly (200) pertains to a parking brake, also known as a handbrake or emergency brake (e-brake). The brake assembly (200) keeps the vehicle (100) securely motionless when parked on the road surfaces that are not level, such as roads that go up and down inclines. In this embodiment, the lever (201) is a hand operated lever. However, the lever (201) may be configured in a manner to work using foot of the driver without deviating from the features of the present invention.
[0038] The mounting bracket (300) mounts the brake assembly (200) on to the mainframe member (104) in such a manner that the lever (201) is completely concealed below the dashboard (101) in the engaged position (A) and the disengaged position (B). The configuration of the lever (201) in engaged position (A) and the disengaged position (B) is maintained such that in both positions, the lever (201) remains concealed below the dashboard (101) when seen in a side view of the vehicle (100). In particular, the lever (201) remains towards a front side of a vertical axis A-A’ in the engaged position (A) and the disengaged position (B). The vertical axis A-A’ is perpendicular to the ground plane and passes tangentially from an outermost edge of the dashboard (101) in a side view of the vehicle (100) as shown in Figure 2. In this side view, as shown in Figure 2, there is a space (not shown) between the vertical axis A-A’ and the seat (not shown) of the driver. This space is used by the driver for ingress and egress. If the lever (201) is not configured to remain concealed below the dashboard (101) and in front of the vertical axis AA’, the lever (201) will cause interference to the user while getting in and out of the vehicle (100). The mounting bracket (300), in one aspect of the invention, is attached to the mainframe member (104) on a left side of the mainframe member (104) in a predefined angular configuration which helps in ensuring such the lever (201) remains concealed below the dashboard (101) when viewed from a side of the vehicle (100). The mounting bracket (300) can be connected to the mainframe member (104) using fasteners such as nut bolts or other known means of fastening without compromising the robustness of the connection between the mounting bracket (300) and the mainframe member (104). This is because during operation of the lever (201) the mounting bracket (300) may be subjected to considerable amount of forces. In a preferred embodiment, the mounting bracket (300) is connected to the mainframe member (104) using welding process such as gas welding, spot welding, laser welding and other known methods of robust and strong welding. The mainframe member (104) may be conventionally made of steel or other suitable alloys. In a preferred embodiment, the mounting bracket (300) is made of similar material as the mainframe member (104) or a material that is compatible for effective welding process between the mounting bracket (300) and the mainframe member (104).
[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the lever (201) is a hand operated lever. The user of the vehicle (100) manually pulls the lever (201) rearwardly from the disengaged position (B) to the engaged position (A) in order to actuate the brake assembly (200). Similarly, the user of the vehicle (100) manually pushes the lever (201) in the front direction, from the engaged position (A) to the disengaged position (B) in order to release the brake assembly (200).
[0040] The orientation of the lever (201) is confined with the vertical axis A-A’ in order to ensure that the lever (201) does not protrude past the dashboard (101) which could obstruct the safe and comfortable ingress and egress of the user from the driver cabin. Also, this configuration prevents unwanted and unintentional actuation of the brake assembly (200) by the user which could other lead to serious safety hazard. Further, the disclosed configurations ensure that the lever (201) is easily accessible, and the user is not forced to bend in order to actuate the brake assembly (200). This helps in maintaining an undivided attention on the traffic ahead thereby ensuring the safety of the user including passengers and the pedestrians near to the vehicle (100). Further, the disclosed configuration consumes less space thereby creating enough room for driver legs. Thus, the comfort of the driver is enhanced by providing enough space to move freely in the driver cabin.
[0041] The embodiments shown in Figure 3 to Figure 5 are taken together for discussion. Figure 3 illustrates a side perspective view of a brake assembly (200) of the vehicle (100). Figure 4 illustrates an exploded view of the brake assembly (200). Figure 5 illustrates another exploded view of the brake assembly (200). The brake assembly (200) comprises a ratchet (202). The ratchet (202) is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes (202H). The plurality of first mounting holes (202H) aligns with the plurality of mounting bosses (301) of the mounting bracket (300) to receive a plurality of first fastening member (401) in order to mount the ratchet (202) on to the mounting bracket (300). In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of first fastening member (401) includes but not limited to nuts and bolts, washers, screws, nails, anchors, rivets, pins, retaining rings and inserts.
[0042] The lever (201) pivotally attaches to the ratchet (202) to rotate around a first pivot axis (XX’) upon being actuated. The lever (201) is provided with a plurality of embossed grooves (not shown) to decrease the free play between the ratchet (202) and the lever (201). The lever (201) comprises a first arm (201A) and a second arm (201B). The first arm (201A) is opposite to the second arm (201B) with respect to the first pivot axis (XX’). A length of the second arm (201B) being smaller than a length of the first arm (201A). Therefore, even a small travelling distance of the first arm (201A) exerts more than enough force for actuating the brake assembly (200). This improves the effectiveness and reliability of the brake assembly (200). The user operates the first arm (201A) in order to engage the brake assembly (200). The second arm (201B) moves around the first pivot axis (XX’) upon a movement of the first arm (201A) around the first pivot axis (XX’).
[0043] The second arm (201B) actuates a brake cable (204A) through a pulley member (203) upon a movement of the second arm (201B) around the first pivot axis (XX’). The brake cable (204A) passes through the plurality of brake cable cover (204B) across the pulley member (203). In one of the embodiments, the one or more ends of the brake cable (204A) is connected to one or more brake shoes (not shown) of a drum brake assembly (not shown) of one or more rear wheels (not shown) of the vehicle (100). A routing of the brake cable (204A) is provided below a floorboard of the vehicle (100). Upon an actuation of the brake cable (204A) by the second arm (201B), the one or more brake shoes are radially pressed against an inner lining of a brake drum. The ensuing friction restricts rotation of the brake drum along with the one or more rear wheels.
[0044] The ratchet (202) comprises a predefined number of notches (202N). The predefined number of notches (202N) engages with a locking lever (205). The locking lever (205) is pivotally mounted inside the lever (201) to rotate around a second pivot axis (YY’). The locking lever (205) locks the lever (201).
[0045] In a preferred embodiment, locking lever (205) locks the lever (201) only in the engaged position (A) and not in the disengaged position (B). The predefined number of notches (202N) are unidirectional to prevent the engagement of the predefined number of notches (202N) with the locking arm (205B) from locking of the lever (201) in the disengaged position (B) of the lever (201). This ensures that the lever (201) can be immediately pulled rearwardly from the disengaged position (B) to the engaged position (A) in order to actuate the brake assembly (200) in case of emergency. Also, restricts any unintentional actuation of the lever (201) from the engaged position (A) to the disengaged position (B).
[0046] The locking lever (205) comprises a locking arm (205B) and an actuating arm (205A). The locking arm (205B) moves around the second pivot axis (YY’) upon a movement of the actuating arm (205A) around the second pivot axis (YY’).
[0047] The actuating arm (205A) is actuated by a spring member (206) to allow the engagement of the predefined number of notches (202N) with the locking arm (205B). Thus, locking of the lever (201) in the engaged position (A) of the lever (201) is achieved. The spring member (206) is selected from a group including but not limited to a tension/extension spring, a compression spring, and a torsion spring. The actuating arm (205A) is also actuated by the user to restrict the engagement of the predefined number of notches (202N) with the locking arm (205B) thereby unlocking the lever (201) in the engaged position (A) of the lever (201). In a preferred embodiment, the actuating arm (205A) is a push button. The position of the actuating arm (205A) is restored by the spring member (206) upon being released by the user after actuation of the lever (201).
[0048] The predefined number of notches (202N) varies depending upon the size of the vehicle (100). In a preferred embodiment 10-20 predefined number of notches (202N) are carved on the ratchet (202). This configuration reduces the angle of operation for the lever (201) to merely 36 degrees. This ensures that upon activation of the brake assembly (200), the lever (201) does not protrude beyond the dashboard (101) and the force of application is also reduced.
[0049] Figure 6 illustrates a side perspective view of the mounting bracket (300), as per one embodiment of the present invention. The mounting bracket (300) comprises a plurality of mounting bosses (301), a plurality of openings (302), and
a plurality of C-profile (303). In a preferred embodiment, the mounting bracket (300) is made of material selected from a group of metals including steel, aluminium and alloys thereof.
[0050] The plurality of mounting bosses (301) enables a mounting of a ratchet (202) of the brake assembly (200) on to the mounting bracket (300). The plurality of mounting bosses (301) aligns with a plurality of first mounting holes (202H) of the ratchet (202) to receive a plurality of first fastening member (401). This achieves a mounting the ratchet (202) on to the mounting bracket (300).
[0051] The plurality of openings (302) supports a plurality of brake cable cover (204B). A brake cable (204A) is passed through the plurality of brake cable cover (204B) across the pulley member (203, shown Fig. 5). The plurality of openings (302) aligns the brake cable (204A) and the plurality of brake cable cover (204B) with respect to the pulley member (203) in a manner such that the brake cable (204A) does not snag against the plurality of brake cable cover (204B). This configuration protects the brake cable (204A) from damage due to wear and tear. Further, the plurality of openings (302) aligns the plurality of brake cable cover (204B) parallel to each other in order to ensure uniform application of braking force to the wheels of the vehicle (100, shown in Fig. 1).
[0052] The plurality of C-profile (303) attaches the brake assembly (200) with a main frame member (104) of the vehicle (100). In a preferred embodiment, the mounting bracket (300) is detachably attached to main frame member (104) of the vehicle (100) in order to achieve ease of assembly, servicing, and maintenance. Further, by mounting the brake assembly (200) directly on to the main frame member (104), the structural integrity of the entire layout of the vehicle (100) is successfully improved. Also, a more robust mounting for the brake assembly (200) is achieved. The lever (201) of the brake assembly (200) is concealed below a dashboard (101) of the vehicle (100) in an engaged position (A) and a disengaged position (B). The plurality of C-profile (303) maintains a predetermined distance between the brake assembly (200) and the mainframe member (104). The predetermined distance between the brake assembly (200) and the mainframe member (104) provides ample amount of space for the driver to move his legs freely without being obstructed by the lever (201) and without causing unintentional actuation of the lever (201). This achieves an ergonomic layout which improve the comfort and experience of the user. In one embodiment of the invention, the brake assembly can be retrofitted to existing vehicles having a mainframe member (104) as shown above or a similar configuration.
[0053] The disclosed invention and its embodiments has several advantages. The present disclosed subject matter enables an advantageous and optimum positioning of the brake assembly (200) in the vehicle (100) which ergonomics and comfort of the user. The embodiments of the disclosed invention successfully overcome the issue of obstruction caused to the driver while driving and an ingress/egress. Due to the enhanced ergonomics, the driver is no more required to bend for actuating the brake assembly (200). Further, any distraction caused during actuation of the brake assembly (200) as the driver is no more required to take his eyes off the road. Further, the configuration of the advantageous mounting bracket (300) and the brake assembly (200) is achieved without substantially altering the vehicular configuration or design. This saves lot of costs and also enables retrofitting of the brake assembly (200) in existing vehicles with suitable configuration.
[0054] The present disclosed invention relates to a vehicle (100) with a brake assembly (200), and a mounting bracket (300) thereof. Embodiments illustrated in the present invention can be worked with any vehicle (100) which requires mounting of the brake assembly (200) in the driver cabin. Further, the disclosed invention is not limited to the aforementioned embodiments. For example, as used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “they” can include plural referents unless the content clearly indicates otherwise. Further, when introducing elements/components/etc. of the assembly/system described and/or illustrated herein, the articles “a”, “an”, “the”, and “said” are intended to mean that there is one or more of the element (s)/component(s)/etc. The terms “comprising”, “including”, and “having” are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional element(s)/component(s)/etc. other than the listed element(s)/component(s)/etc.
[0055] This written description uses examples to provide details on the disclosure, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the disclosure, including making and using any devices or systems. The scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.
[0056] It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein. Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in the light of above disclosure.

List of Reference Numerals

100
101
102
103
104
105
200
201
201A
201B
202
203
204A
204B
205
205A
205B
206
300
301
302
303
A-A’
X-X’
Y-Y’


Vehicle
Dashboard
Steering column
Head tube
Main frame member
Vehicle floor
Brake assembly
Lever
First arm
Second arm
Ratchet
Pulley member
Brake cable
Brake cable cover
Locking lever
Actuating arm
Locking arm
Spring member
Mounting bracket
Plurality of mounting bosses
Plurality of openings
Plurality of c-profile
Vertical axis
First pivot axis
Second pivot axis

, Claims:We Claim:
1. A vehicle (100), the vehicle (100) comprising:
a dashboard (101);
a steering column (102), the steering column (102) being configured to support a steering control above the dashboard (101);
a head tube (103), the head tube (103) being configured to receive the steering column (102), and the head tube (103) being disposed below the dashboard (101);
a mainframe member (104), the mainframe member (104) being configured to provide structural support to the vehicle (100), the mainframe member (104) extending in downwardly front-rear direction of the vehicle (100) below the head tube (103) along a longitudinal length of the vehicle (100);
a brake assembly (200), the brake assembly (200) including a lever (201), the brake assembly (200) being configured to restrict a motion of the vehicle (100) upon an actuation of the lever (201) in an engaged position (A), and the brake assembly (200) being configured to allow the motion of the vehicle (100) upon an actuation of the lever (201) in a disengaged position (B); and
a mounting bracket (300), the mounting bracket (300) being configured to mount the brake assembly (200) on to the mainframe member (104), thereby the lever (201) being concealed below the dashboard (101) in the engaged position (A) and the disengaged position (B).
2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the lever (201) remains towards a front side of a vertical axis A-A’ in the engaged position (A) and the disengaged position (B), the vertical axis A-A’ passing from an outermost edge of the dashboard (101) in a side view of the vehicle (100), the lever (201) being a hand operated lever.
3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting bracket (300) comprising a plurality of C-profile (303), a plurality of mounting bosses (301) and a plurality of openings (302), the plurality of C-profile (303) being configured to attach the brake assembly (200) with the mainframe member (104) of the vehicle (100); the plurality of mounting bosses (301) being configured to align with a plurality of first mounting holes (202H) of a ratchet (202) of the brake assembly (200) to receive a plurality of first fastening member (401) thereby mounting the ratchet (202) on to the mounting bracket (300).
4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the lever (201) being pivotally attached to the ratchet (202) to rotate around a first pivot axis (XX’) upon being actuated, the lever (201) comprising a first arm (201A) and a second arm (201B), the first arm (201A) being opposite to the second arm (201B) with respect to the first pivot axis (XX’), a length of the second arm (201B) being smaller than a length of the first arm (201A), the first arm (201A) being configured to be operated by a user, the second arm (201B) being configured to move around the first pivot axis (XX’) upon a movement of the first arm (201A) around the first pivot axis (XX’).
5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the second arm (201B) being configured to actuate a brake cable (204A) through a pulley member (203) upon a movement of the second arm (201B) around the first pivot axis (XX’).
6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the plurality of openings (302) being configured to support a plurality of brake cable cover (204B), the brake cable (204A) being configured to pass through the plurality of brake cable cover (204B) across the pulley member (203).
7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the ratchet (202) comprising a predefined number of notches (202N), the predefined number of notches (202N) being configured to engage with a locking lever (205), the locking lever (205) being pivotally mounted inside the lever (201) to rotate around a second pivot axis (YY’), the locking lever (205) being configured to lock the lever (201).
8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the locking lever (205) comprising a locking arm (205B) and an actuating arm (205A), the locking arm (205B) being configured to move around the second pivot axis (YY’) upon a movement of the actuating arm (205A) around the second pivot axis (YY’).
9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the actuating arm (205A) being configured to be actuated by a spring member (206) to allow the engagement of the predefined number of notches (202N) with the locking arm (205B) thereby locking the lever (201) in the engaged position (A) of the lever (201); the actuating arm (205A) being configured to be actuated by the user to restrict the engagement of the predefined number of notches (202N) with the locking arm (205B) thereby unlocking the lever (201) in the engaged position (A) of the lever (201).
10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the predefined number of notches (202N) being unidirectional to prevent the engagement of the predefined number of notches (202N) with the locking arm (205B) from locking of the lever (201) in the disengaged position (B) of the lever (201).
11. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the plurality of C-profile (303) being configured to maintain a predetermined distance between the brake assembly (200) and the mainframe member (104).
12. A mounting bracket (300) for a brake assembly (200) of a vehicle (100), the mounting bracket (300) comprising:
a plurality of mounting bosses (301), the plurality of mounting bosses (301) being configured to enable a mounting of a ratchet (202) of the brake assembly (200) on to the mounting bracket (300);
a plurality of openings (302), the plurality of openings (302) being configured to support a plurality of brake cable cover (204B); and
a plurality of C-profile (303), the plurality of C-profile (303) being configured to attach the brake assembly (200) with a main frame member (104) of the vehicle (100), to conceal a lever (201) of the brake assembly (200) below a dashboard (101) of the vehicle (100) in an engaged position (A) and a disengaged position (B).
13. The mounting bracket (300) for the brake assembly (200) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the brake assembly (200) being configured to restrict a motion of the vehicle (100) upon an actuation of the lever (201) in the engaged position (A), and the brake assembly (200) being configured to allow the motion of the vehicle (100) upon an actuation of the lever (201) in the disengaged position (B).
14. The mounting bracket (300) for the brake assembly (200) as claimed in claim 12 wherein the plurality of mounting bosses (301) being configured to align with a plurality of first mounting holes (202H) of the ratchet (202) to receive a plurality of first fastening member (401) thereby mounting the ratchet (202) on to the mounting bracket (300).
15. The mounting bracket (300) for the brake assembly (200) as claimed in claim 12, wherein a brake cable (204A) being passed through the plurality of brake cable cover (204B).
16. The mounting bracket (300) for the brake assembly (200) as claimed in claim 12, the plurality of C-profile (303) being configured to maintain a predetermined distance between the brake assembly (200) and the mainframe member (104).

Dated this 21st day of March, 2024

(Digitally Signed)
Sudarshan Singh Shekhawat
IN/PA-1611
Agent for the Applicant