Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001]
The present subject matter relates generally to a resting assembly, more particularly relates to an adaptive resting assembly for a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002]
Typically, in saddle-type vehicles (hereinafter referred to as "vehicles"), such as motorcycles or scooters, a brake actuator and a gear shifting actuator are 5 provided near the power drive of the vehicle. Users typically engage in braking and gear shifting using their feet. Additionally, manufacturers provide a footrest for users to rest their feet.
[0003]
Conventionally, the footrest is made of polymer and is connected to the frame of the vehicle on a rigid footrest resting portion. However, footrests provided 10 by OEMs are rigid in nature, preventing users from adjusting them for personal comfort. This rigidity leads to discomfort and inconvenience for users, as they cannot adjust the footrest to suit different riding modes.
[0004]
Recently, OEMs and manufacturers have begun providing adjustable footrests. However, these footrests are adjusted manually by the user. This manual 15 adjustment presents challenges, particularly during vehicle operation, as it is not advisable for users to become distracted or stop the vehicle to adjust the footrest. Consequently, OEMs face the challenge of developing a solution to enable footrest adjustment without distracting the rider or necessitating vehicle stops.
[0005]
Therefore, there is an essential requirement for a solution that addresses the 20 above-mentioned problems with conventional footrest assembly.
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SUMMARY
[0006]
Aspects of the present invention pertain to a resting assembly, the resting assembly may have at least one actuator, one or more guiding assembly, the one or more guiding assembly may be configured to connect with the at least one actuator in an embodiment, the one or more guiding assembly may be configured to operate 5 one or more resting member.
[0007]
Another aspect of the present invention is, the one or more guiding assembly may have one or more connecting members, one or more slider members. The one or more slider members may be configured to connect with one or more connecting members, one or more attaching members. The one or more attaching 10 members may be configured to detachably connect the one or more resting members.
[0008]
Another aspect of the present invention is the one or more connecting members may be configured to operably connect with the at least one actuator.
[0009]
Another aspect of the present invention is the one or more guiding assembly 15 may be configured to operate along a guide rail assembly.
[00010]
Another aspect of the present invention is the one or more slider members may be configured to have at least one bore. The at least one bore may be configured to accommodate the guide rail assembly.
[00011]
Another aspect of the present invention is the one or more slider members 20 may be configured to accommodate one or more bearings inside the at least one bore.
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[00012]
Another aspect of the present invention is the guide rail assembly may have one or more portions. The one or more portions having a first portion, a second portion, a third portion and a fourth portion. In embodiment, the first portion and the fourth portion may be symmetrical to each other, and the second portion and the third portion may be symmetrical to each other. 5
[00013]
Another aspect of the present invention, a frame assembly. The frame assembly may have a head tube, a down tube, and a main tube. The main tube and the down tube may be configured to connect with the head tube, one or more structural members may be configured to connect with the main tube and the down tube. In an embodiment, the one or more structural members and the down tube 10 may be configured to have a resting assembly. In an embodiment, the resting assembly may have at least one actuator. one or more guiding assembly. The one or more guiding assembly may be configured to connect with the at least one actuator. In an embodiment, the one or more guiding assembly may be configured to operate one or more resting member. 15
[00014]
Another aspect of the present invention, a holding member may be configured to connect with the down tube.
[00015]
Another aspect of the present invention, one or more bottom structures of the one or more structural members may be configured to connect a guide rail assembly. 20
[00016]
Another aspect of the present invention, the one or more structural members may have a first structural member, a second structural member. In an
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embodiment, the first structural member and the second structural member may be
configured to have a predetermined cross-section.
[00017]
Another aspect of the present invention, the vehicle may have a frame assembly. The frame assembly may have a head tube, a down tube, and a main tube. The main tube and the down tube may be configured to connect with the head 5 tube. One or more structural members may be configured to connect with the main tube and the down tube. In an embodiment, the one or more structural members and the down tube may be configured to have a resting assembly. In an embodiment, the resting assembly. In an embodiment, at least one actuator, one or more guiding assembly. The one or more guiding assembly may be configured to 10 connect with the at least one actuator. In an embodiment, the one or more guiding assembly may be configured to operate one or more resting member.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00018]
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments and, together with the 15 description, serve to explain the disclosed principles. The detailed description of the present subject matter is described with reference to the accompanying figures. Same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference features and components.
[00019]
Fig. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a frame assembly having a resting 20 assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00020]
Fig. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the resting assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
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[00021]
Fig. 3 illustrates a top view of the resting assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00022]
Fig. 4 illustrates a top view of the resting assembly having a predetermined working position, in an accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 5
[00023]
Fig. 5 illustrates a side view of the resting assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00024]
Fig. 6 illustrates a cut- section view of a guiding rail assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00025]
Fig. 7 illustrates a perspective view of the resting assembly having a 10 predetermined working position, in an accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00026]
Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are 15 used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While 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 20 is indicated by the following claims.
[00027]
The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to a wheel along with the accompanying drawings. However, the
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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 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. 5 Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[00028]
Additionally, the present subject matter relates to a resting assembly, more specifically relates to the adaptive resting assembly for a vehicle. 10
[00029]
It is an object of the present invention to provide an adaptive resting assembly for user riding conditions such as height of the user, comfort level and riding modes of the vehicle.
[00030]
Referring to figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a frame assembly 100. The frame assembly 100 is provided in a vehicle. in an embodiment, the 15 vehicle can be a saddle type two wheeled, three wheeled, four wheeled or multiple wheeled. Further, the frame assembly 100 is provided with a head tube 102. The head tube 102 is provided at a front end of the frame assembly 100. In an embodiment, the head tube 102 is configured to accommodate a steering assembly (now shown) of the vehicle. Further, the frame assembly 100 is provided with a 20 main tube 104. The main tube 104 is provided behind the head tube 102 and the main tube 104 is connected to the head tube 104. In an embodiment, the head tube 104 is configured to accommodate a fuel tank (not shown). Further, the frame
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assembly 100 is provided with a down tube 106. The down tube 106 extends down
from the head tube 102 and placed below the top tube 104. In an embodiment, the portion between the top tube 104 and the down tube 106 is configured to accommodate a power train (not shown). Further, the frame assembly 100 is provided with one or more structural members 108, 110. In an embodiment, the 5 one or more structural members 108, 110 is having a first structural member 110 and a second structural member 108. The first structural member 110 and the second structural member 108 is connected to the main tube 104 and the down tube 106. Further, the frame assembly 100 is configured to accommodate a resting assembly 200. The resting assembly 200 is configured to connect with the one or 10 more structural members 108, 110 and the down tube 106.
[00031]
Referring to figure 2 in conjunction with figure 1, the resting assembly 200 is provided to the frame assembly 100. The resting assembly 200 is configured to have a first structural holder member 218A and a second structural holder member 218B. The first structural holder member 218A is an elongated member 15 of the first structural member 110 and the second structural holder member 218B is an elongated member of the second structural member 108. In an embodiment, the first structural holder member 218A and the second structural holder member 218B can be manufactured as a single structural member with the first structural member 108 and the second structural member 110. In another embodiment, the 20 first structural holder member 218A and the second structural holder member 218B can be manufactured as in a two-part structural member and further assembled with the first structural member 108 and the second structural member 110. Further, the
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resting assembly 200 is configured to have at least one actuator 204. In an
embodiment the at least one actuator 204 can be a linear actuator, a motor and a like. Further, the at least one actuator 204 is connected to the down tube 106. In an embodiment, the down tube 106 is configured to have a holding member 202, the holding member 202 is configured to connect one end of the at least one actuator 5 204. Further, the at least one actuator 204 is provided with a shaft 206. The shaft 206 is configured to operate based on configuration of the at least one actuator 204. Furthermore, the shaft 206 is connected with one or more guiding assembly 209A, 209B. In an embodiment, the connection can be done by welding, fastening, soldering and the like. Further, the one or more guiding assembly 209A, 209B is 10 configured to have one or more connecting members 206A, 206B. The one or more connecting members 206A, 206B is operably connected to the shaft 206 of the at least one actuator 204. The one or more connecting members 206A, 206B comprising a first connecting member 206A and a second connecting member 206B. In an embodiment, the one or more connecting members 206A, 206B can 15 be connected to shaft via welding, soldering, fasteners and like. Further, the one or more guiding members 209A, 209B is configured to have one or more sliding members 209c, 209d. the one or more sliding members 209c, 209d is rigidly connected to the one or more connecting members 206A, 206B. in an embodiment, the one or more connecting members 206A, 206B can have a quadrilateral type of 20 cross-section area. Further, the one or more sliding members 209c, 209d comprising a first sliding member 209c and a second sliding member 209d. In an embodiment, the first sliding member 209c and the second sliding member 209d
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are configured to have a systematically same configuration with similar cross
-section. Furthermore, the first sliding member 209c is configured to have a first face 209c-1 and a second face 209c-2. In an embodiment, the first face 209c-2 is configured to connect the first connecting member 206A. further, the first sliding member 209c is configured to connect one or more attachment members 208A, 5 208B. the one or more attachment members 208A, 208B comprising a first attachment member 208A and a second attachment member 208B. in an embodiment, the first attachment member 208A is configured to connect with the second face 209c-2 of the first sliding member 209c. The one or more attachment member 208A, 208B is configured to detachably connect one or more resting 10 members 116A, 116B. Furthermore, the first sliding member 209c is configured to one or more bore 209a, 209b. the one or more bore 209a, 209b comprising a first bore 209a and a second bore 209b. The first bore 209a and the second bore 209b are configured to have an elongated length as the first sliding member 209c. The resting assembly 200 is provided with one or more guide rail assembly 214. 15
[00032]
Referring to figure 3, an imaginary axis AA is provided. The imaginary axis AA is provided for indicating that the first guiding assembly 209A and the second guiding assembly 209B is symmetrical and systematically having the same configuration.
[00033]
Referring to figure 5 and figure 6 in conjunction with figure 2, the one 20 or more guide rail assembly 214 is provided. The one or more guide rail assembly 214 is configured to have one or more portions 214A, 214B, 214C, 214D. The one or more portions 214A, 214B, 214C, 214D comprising a first portion 214A, a
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second portion 214B, a third portion 214C and a
fourth portion 214D. In an embodiment, the first portion 214A, the second portion 214B, the third portion 214C and the fourth portion 214D are configured to form a quadrilateral shape such as rectangle, square, parallelogram and a like. Further, the first portion 214A and the fourth portion 214D are provided parallelly to each other, similarly the second 5 portion 214B and the third portion 214C are provided parallelly to each other. In an embodiment, the second portion 214B and the third portion 214C are configured to have a cylindrical rod like cross-section, and the first portion 214A and fourth portion are configured to accommodate the second portion 214B and the third portion 214C between each other. Furthermore, the first structural member 110 and 10 the second structural member 108 are configured to connect the one or more guiding rail assembly 214. In an embodiment, the one or more guiding assembly 209A, 209B is connected by welding, soldering, fasteners and the like.
[00034]
In a working example, the one or more guiding rail assembly 214 is configured to mount the first guiding assembly 209A via the one or more bore 15 209a, 209b. the second portion 214B and the third portion 214C is configured to mount the one or more bore 209a, 209b. Furthermore, a plurality of bearings 400A, 400B, 400C and 400D is provided inside the one or more bore 209a, 209b. the plurality of bearings 400A, 400B, 400C and 400D comprising a first bearing 400A, a second bearing 400B, a third bearing 400C and the fourth bearing 400D. In an 20 embodiment, the first bearing 400A and the second bearing 400B is configured to provide free movement of the first guiding member 209A over the second portion 214B of the one or more guiding rail assembly 214. Further, the at least one
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actuator 204 is configured to actuate based on the user inputs, the at least one
actuator 204 is configured to move the one or more connecting members 206A, 206B, as the one or more connecting members 206A, 206B is rigidly connected to the one or more guiding assembly 209A, 209B, the one or more guiding assembly 209A, 209B tends to move as position of the at least one actuator 204 on to the one 5 or more guiding rail assembly 214 via the plurality of bearings 400A, 400B, 400C, 400D. This tends to move the one or more resting members 116A, 116B as per the movement of the at least one actuator 204.
[00035]
Referring to figure 4 in conjunction with figure 7, the resting assembly 200 is configured to operate at a predetermined position. In an exemplary 10 embodiment, the predetermined position can be a first position 300A, a second position 300B and a third position 300C.
[00036]
In an exemplary embodiment, the resting assembly 200 is configured to operate based on speed of the vehicle, as when the user tends to increase the speed of the vehicle, the resting assembly 200 is configured to change the position to 15 provide more aerodynamics to the vehicle.
[00037]
In another exemplary embodiment, the resting assembly 200 is configured to operate based on modes of the vehicles which user selects.
[00038]
In another exemplary embodiment, the resting assembly 200 is configured to function in synchronous to an adaptive handlebar position, such as to maintain 20 the proper balance and reduce the air friction.
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[00039]
In view of the above, the claimed limitations as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed limitations enable the above solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies.
[00040]
The present invention achieves the adjustable resting assembly. The resting assembly is provided with functional connectivity with an actuator, which 5 tends to move the one or more resting members. The resting assembly is configured to provide the comfort and relaxed the user to drive at the different modes.
[00041]
The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the embodiment”, “the embodiments”, “one or more embodiments”, “some embodiments”, and “one embodiment” mean “one or more (but not all) 10 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 terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise.
[00042]
Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally 15 selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter and is 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 20 limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims.
[00043]
While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various
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aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are
not intended to be limiting, with the true scope as indicated by the following claims.
[00044]
A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It will be further 5 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.
[00045]
It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein. Many modifications and 10 variations of the present subject matter are possible in the light of above disclosure. Therefore, within the scope of claims of the present subject matter, the present disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described.
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REFERENCE NUMERIALS
100- frame assembly 208A- one or more attaching members
102- head tube 208B- one or more attaching members
104- main tube 209A- one or more guiding assembly
106- down tube 209B- one or more guiding assembly 5
108- one or more structural members 209b- at least one bore
110- one or more structural members 209a- at least one bore
116A- one or more resting member 209c- one or more slider members
116B- one or more resting member 108- Second structural member
200- resting assembly ` ` 209d- one or more slider members 10
202- holding member 214C- Third portion
204- at least one actuator 214B- second portion
206- Actuator shaft 214A- First portion
206A- one or more connecting members 214D- Fourth portion
206B- one or more connecting members 218B-second structural holder member 15
110-First structural member 300A-First position
218A-First structural holder member 300B-Second position
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300C-Third position
400A-First bearing
400B-Second bearing
400C-Third bearing
400D-Fourth bearing , Claims:We claim:
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A resting assembly (200), the resting assembly (200) comprising:
at least one actuator (204);
one or more guiding assembly (209A, 209B), the one or more guiding assembly (209A, 209B) being configured to connect with 5 the at least one actuator (204);
wherein,
the one or more guiding assembly (209A, 209B) being configured to operate one or more resting member (116A, 116B) at a predetermined positions. 10
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The resting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more guiding assembly (209A, 209B) comprising:
one or more connecting members (206A, 206B);
one or more slider members (209c, 209d); the one or more slider members (209c, 209d) being configured to connect with one or 15 more connecting members (209A, 209B);
one or more attaching members (208A, 208B), the one or more attaching members (208A, 208B) being configured to connect with the one or more slider members (209c, 209d).
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The resting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the one or more connecting members (206A, 206B) being configured to operably connect with the at least one actuator (204).
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The resting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more guiding assembly (209A, 209B) being configured to operate along one or 5 more guide rail assembly (214).
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The resting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the one or more slider members (209c, 209d) being configured to have at least one bore (209a, 209b), the at least one bore (209a, 209b) being configured to accommodate the one or more guide rail assembly (214). 10
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The resting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the one or more slider members (209c, 209d) being configured to accommodate one or more bearing (400A, 400B, 400C, 400D) being inside the at least one bore (209a, 209b).
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The resting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the guide rail 15 assembly (214) comprising:
one or more portions (214A, 214B, 214C, 214D), the one or more portions (214A, 214B, 214C, 214D) comprising:
a first portion (214A);
a second portion (21B); 20
a third portion (214C); and
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a fourth portion (214D);
wherein,
the first portion (214A) and the fourth portion (214D) being symmetrical to 5 each other, and the second portion (214B) and the third portion (214C) being symmetrical to each other.
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A frame assembly (100), the frame assembly (100) comprising: 10
a head tube (102);
a down tube (106);
a main tube (104); the main tube (104) and the down tube (106) being configured to connect with the head tube (102);
one or more structural members (108, 110) being configured to 15 connect with the main tube (104) and the down tube (106);
wherein,
the one or more structural members (108, 110) and the down tube (106) being configured to have a resting assembly (200);
wherein, 20
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the resting assembly (200) comprising:
at least one actuator (204);
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one or more guiding assembly (209A, 209B), the one or more guiding assembly (209A, 209B) being configured to connect with the at least one actuator (204);
wherein, 5
the one or more guiding assembly (209A, 209B) being configured to operate one or more resting member (116A, 116B).
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The frame assembly (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein a holding member 10 (202) being configured to connect with the down tube (106).
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The frame assembly (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein one or more bottom structures (112, 114) of the one or more structural members (108, 110) being configured to connect a guide rail assembly (214).
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The frame assembly (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the one or more 15 structural members (108, 110) comprising:
a first structural member (108);
a second structural member (110);
wherein,
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the first structural member (108) and the second structural member (110) being configured to have a predetermined cross-section.
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A vehicle, the vehicle comprising:
a frame assembly (100), the frame assembly (100) comprising: 5
a head tube (102);
a down tube (106);
a main tube (104); the main tube (104) and the down tube (106)being configured to connect with the head tube (102);
one or more structural members (108, 110) being configured 10 to connect with the main tube (104) and the down tube (106);
wherein,
the one or more structural members (108, 110) and the down tube (106) being 15 configured to have a resting assembly (200);
wherein,
the resting assembly (200) comprising:
at least one actuator (204); 20
one or more guiding assembly 209A, 209B), the one or more guiding assembly
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(209A, 209B) being configured to connect with the at least one actuator (204);
wherein,
the one or more guiding assembly (209A, 209B) 5 being configured to operate one or more resting member (116A, 116B).