DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates to an automotive industry, more particularly relates to a brake assembly for a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Typically, OEMs tend to provide adjustable brake lever to caters users of different anthropometry. Further, the parking brake lever is required while the user intended to park the vehicle. Therefore, it is a challenge for the designers to provide both the features of adjustable brake lever and parking brake lever within an ergonomical reach without compromising on the workability of these features.
[0003] One of the challenges faced in such a design is hand reach variation for parking brake lever while it is designed to function properly at all conditions of adjusted positions of brake lever. Another challenge is variations in functionality of brake lever (too tight or too loose) while it is designed to access consistent hand reach to brake lever. In view thereof, there is a compromise in achieving consistencies and reliabilities of both hand reach and functionalities of the brake lever. In other words, it has been difficult to design a brake assembly with both parking brake lever and brake lever adjustment mechanism owing to accessibility issue of hand reach to parking brake lever at different adjustment positions of main brake lever, issues in parking brake functionalities at different adjustment positions of adjustable brake lever and technical compromise in addressing conflicting customer requirements owing to either one or both of the above-mentioned issues.
[0004] Further, it is a challenge for the designers to ensure the reliability of both the parking brake lever and adjustable brake lever when packaged on the compact handlebar. It is observed that due to multiple child parts the packaging of the brake assembly at the handlebar become challenge owing to manufacturing tolerances. Therefore, complex manufacturing controls are required which increases the manufacturing cost of the vehicle. Further, during service special skills and tools are required for dismantling and assembling the brake assembly.
[0005] In view of the foregoing, there is a need felt to overcome at least the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior arts and provide a simple, cost-effective and reliable brake assembly with features of both the parking brake lever as well as brake lever adjusting mechanism which ensures accurate braking operations at all positions of the brake lever.
[0006] The above information disclosed in this background section is only for enhancement of understanding of the background of the disclosure and therefore it may contain information that does not form the prior art that is already known in this country to a person of ordinary skill in the art.
SUMMARY
[0007] The following summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description
[0008] Aspects of the present invention pertains to a brake assembly for a vehicle. The brake assembly include a primary member, a secondary member may be detachably connected to the primary member via a plurality of connecting members. The primary member may include at least one first cavity and the secondary member may include at least a second cavity. In an aspect, the at least first cavity is configured to overlap the at least second cavity to form an overlapped portion. The overlapped portion may be adapted to receive at least one of the plurality of connecting members.Another embodiment of the present invention pertains to the plurality of connecting members which may include a first member and a second member. In an aspect, the first member may be adapted to receive the second member.
[0009] Another embodiment of the present invention pertains to the second member may be adapted to receive at least one lever. In an aspect, the at least one lever may be configured to engage and disengage from at least one holder of a holding member.
[00010] Another embodiment of the present invention pertains to the primary member may include a plurality of elongated portions. In an aspect, the at least one lever may be adapted to operate between the plurality of elongated portions.
[00011] Another embodiment of the present invention pertains to the primary member may include at least one hole. In an aspect, the at least one hole may be adapted to receive at least one knob member.
[00012] Another embodiment of the present invention pertains to the first member may be sandwiched between the second member and at least one portion of the at least one cavity of the secondary member.
[00013] Another embodiment of the present invention pertains to the secondary member may include at least one hole. In an aspect, the at least one hole may be adapted to receive at least one fastener to detachably connect the holding member.
[00014] Another embodiment of the present invention pertains to the second member may be adapted to receive at least one elastic member. In an aspect, at least one portion of the at least one elastic member may be connected to at least one portion of the primary member.
[00015] Another embodiment of the present invention pertains to the at least one lever may be configured to operate in one or more positions with respect to a handlebar assembly of the vehicle.
[00016] Another embodiment of the present invention pertains to a vehicle may include a handlebar assembly. The handlebar assembly may include a brake assembly as claimed in above preceding claims.
[00017] Further, 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
[00018] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments and, together with the 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 handlebar assembly for a vehicle, in accordance with embodiment of the present invention.
[00020] Fig. 2 illustrates an exploded view of a brake assembly for a vehicle, in accordance with embodiment of the present invention.
[00021] Fig. 3A illustrates a perspective view of a brake assembly for a vehicle, in accordance with embodiment of the present invention.
[00022] Fig. 3B illustrates a perspective view of a brake assembly for a vehicle, in accordance with embodiment of the present invention.
[00023] Fig. 4A illustrates a front view of a brake assembly, in accordance with embodiment of the present invention.
[00024] Fig.4B illustrates a cut section view of a brake assembly, in accordance with embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00025] 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 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 is indicated by the following claims.
[00026] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to a brake assembly for a vehicle along 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 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 encompass equivalents thereof.
[00027] The present invention pertains to a brake assembly for a vehicle. The brake assembly include a primary member and a secondary member. Further, the primary member is detachably connected to the secondary member via a plurality of connecting members. Furthermore, the primary member and the secondary member include at least one cavity to receive the plurality of connecting members.
[00028] The objective of the present invention is to provide a brake assembly with a reduced number of components and minimized machining processes for assembling the various parts.
[00029] Another object of the present invention is to minimize the stress concentration on the components of the brake assembly.
[00030] Referring to Fig. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a handlebar assembly for a vehicle, in accordance with embodiment of the present invention.
[00031] As illustrated, a vehicle 100 include a handlebar assembly 102. In an embodiment, the vehicle 100 can be a two wheeled saddle type vehicle or straddle type vehicle, a multi-wheeled staddle type or saddle type vehicle, or a multi-wheeled vehicle. Further, the handlebar assembly 100 include a display unit 104. In an aspect, the display unit is a digital display unit, an analog display unit, or a combination of both. The display unit 104 provides real-time information to a user of the vehicle 100 associated with vehicle operating parameters. Furthermore, the handlebar assembly 102 include a handlebar 106. In an aspect, the handlebar 106 is adapted to receive the display unit 104. In an embodiment, the handlebar 106 has a circular cross-section when viewed from the front view of the handlebar 106. In yet another embodiment, the handlebar 106 can have a substantially circular cross-section when viewed from the front view of the handlebar 106.
[00032] As shown in fig.1, the handlebar 106 is adapted to receive a left-hand grip 108L and a right-hand grip 108R. In an aspect, the user of the vehicle 100 controls the vehicle 100 by holding the left-hand grip 108L and the right-hand grip 108R. Further, the vehicle 100 include a brake assembly 110. In an embodiment, the vehicle 100 can include a plurality of the brake assembly 110. In an aspect, the brake assembly 110 is configured to stop the vehicle 100 or parking brake application of the vehicle 100.
[00033] Referring to Fig. 2 illustrates an exploded view of a brake assembly for a vehicle, in accordance with embodiment of the present invention.
[00034] As illustrated, the brake assembly 110 for the vehicle 100. The brake assembly 110 include one or more members 202, 210. In an embodiment, the one or more members 202, 210 include a primary member 202 and a secondary member 210. Further, the primary member 202 and the secondary member 210 is detachably connected via a plurality of connecting members 302, 304. In an embodiment, the primary member 202 can be a brake lever of the vehicle 100. Furthermore, the primary member 202 include a cavity 202a, a plurality of elongated portions 202c, 202d, at least one-hole 202b, and at least one portion 202e. As shown in fig.2, the primary member 202 include a first end 202A and a second end 202B. In an embodiment, the second end 202B of the primary member 202 include the cavity 202a, the plurality of elongated portions 202c, 202d, the at least one-hole 202b and the at least one portion 202e. Additionally, the plurality of elongated portions 202c, 202d is placed in a vicinity of the cavity 202a. In an aspect, the plurality of elongated portions 202c, 202d is extending in a vertical direction from a surface of the second end 202B of the primary member 202.
[00035] In a non-liming example, the cavity 202a has a circular cross-section (when viewed from a top view of the primary member 202).
[00036] In another non-limiting example, the cavity 202a has a substantially circular cross-section (when viewed from a top view of the primary member 202).
[00037] In a non-limiting example, the plurality of the elongated portions 202c, 202d has a polygon cross-section (when viewed from a top view of the primary member 202).
[00038] In another non-limiting example, the plurality of elongated portions 202c, 202d include a first elongated portion 202c and a second elongated portion 202d. Further, the first elongated portion 202c is “x” distance apart from the second elongated portion 202d. More particularly, the X is in range of 0.1mm to 1mm.
[00039] As illustrated in Fig.2, the brake assembly 110 include the secondary member 210.The secondary member 210 include a first end 210A and a second end 210B. Further, the first end 210A include a cavity 210a. In a non-liming example, the cavity 210a has a circular cross-section (when viewed from a top view of the secondary member 210). In another non-limiting example, the cavity 210a has a substantially circular cross-section (when viewed from a top view of the secondary member 210). Further, the second end 210B of the secondary member 210 include a hole 210b. In a non-liming example, the hole 210b has a circular cross-section (when viewed from a top view of the secondary member 210). In another non-limiting example, the hole 210b has a substantially circular cross-section (when viewed from a top view of the secondary member 210).
[00040] As depicted in fig. 2, the brake assembly 110 include a plurality of holding members 208. The holding member 208 is adapted to detachably connect with the secondary member 210 and indirectly connected to the primary member 202. Further, the holding member 208 is detachably connected to the handlebar 106 of the handlebar assembly 102. In an embodiment, the plurality of holding members 208 is connected in the vicinity of the left-hand grip 108L and the right-hand grip 202R. Furthermore, the holding member 208 include at least one holder 208a and a plurality of cavities 208ba, 208bb. The holder 208a is at a front end of the holding member 208 and is adapted to hold at least one lever 206 of the brake assembly 110. Further, the cavities 208ba, 208bb is adapted to receive at least one fastener 306 to detachably connect the secondary member 210. More particularly, the hole 210b of the secondary member 210 is aligned with the cavities 208ba, 208bb of the holding member 208 to receive the at least one fastener 306. As depicted, the primary member 202 is adapted to receive at least one knob member 204 in the hole 202b.
[00041] In a non-limiting example, the cavities 208ba, 208bb has a circular cross-section or a substantially circular cross-section (when viewed from a top view of the holding member 208.
[00042] As shown in fig.2, the brake assembly 110 include the plurality of connecting members 302, 304. The cavity 202a of the primary member 202 and the cavity 210a of the secondary member 210 is adapted to receive the plurality of connecting members 302, 304. In an embodiment, the cavity 202a and the cavity 202b has a hole or a hollow portion to receive the plurality of connecting members 302, 304. Further, the plurality of connecting member 302, 304 include a first member 302 and a second member 304. In an aspect, the first member 302 is adapted to receive the second member 304. In an embodiment, the first member 302 include a hollow cavity or hole extending from a top end to a bottom end of the first member 302.
[00043] In a non-limiting example, the first member 302 has a circular-cross section (when viewed from a top view). In yet another non-limiting example, the first member 302 has a rectangular cross-section (when viewed from a side view). In another non-limiting example, the first member 302 has a cylindrical shape (when viewed from a side view).
[00044] As depicted, the second member 304 is adapted to house inside the first member 302. More particularly, the second member 304 also having a similar profile as the first member 302. In an embodiment, the second member 304 has a cylindrical profile which is solid. Further, the second member 304 is adapted to receive at least one lever 206. In an aspect, the lever 206 is a parking brake lever for a vehicle 100. Additionally, the lever 206 include a first end 206a, a second end 206b, and a middle end 206c. In an embodiment, the first end 206a and the second end 206b are extending from the middle end 206c in opposite directions from each other. Furthermore, the lever 206 is configured to engage and disengage from at least one holder 208a of the holding member 208 and the lever 206 is adapted to operate between the plurality of elongated portions 202c, 202d. In an embodiment, the lever 206, primary member 202 and the secondary member 210 is configured to have one common point.
[00045] Referring Fig. 3A in conjunction with fig. 3B illustrates working embodiments of a brake assembly for a vehicle.
[00046] As illustrated, the brake assembly 110 include the lever 206. The lever 206 is configured to operate in one or more positions. In an embodiment, the one or more positions comprises an engaged state with the holder 208a of the holding member 208 and a disengaged state from the holder 208a of the holding member 208. The fig. 3A depicts the disengaged state of the lever 206 and the fig. 3B depicts the engaged state of the lever 206. Further, the first end 206a of the lever 206 is provided in a vicinity of a hand of a user to engage and disengage the lever 206 from the holder 208a.
[00047] In a working example, when a user reached to a desired location or while standing on a slope with the vehicle such as motorcycle, the user is provided with the lever to lock the brake by engaging the lever 206 with the holder 208a of the holding member 208. This tends to lock the brake or apply the parking brake of the vehicle 100.
[00048] Referring to Fig. 4A illustrates a front view of a brake assembly and Fig.4B illustrates a cut section view of a brake assembly, in accordance with embodiment of the present invention.
[00049] As illustrated, the brake assembly 110 include at least one elastic member 402. The elastic member 402 is connected to the second member 304 and at least one portion of the at least one elastic member 402 is connected to the at least one portion 202e of the primary member 202. As the lever 206 is adapted to engage and disengage from the holder 208a of the holding member 208, the relative movement of the primary member 202 is changed by the elastic member 402. Further as shown in fig. 4B the first member 302 is sandwiched between the second member 304 and at least one portion of the cavity 202a of the primary member and the cavity 210a of the secondary member 210. The first member 302 is configured to function as stress bearing member between the primary member 202 and the secondary member 210. Further, the first member 302 is configured to function as sleeve to receive the second member and the lever for the purpose of parking braking. Furthermore, the at least first cavity 202a is configured to overlap the at least second cavity 210a to form an overlapped portion 402a. In an embodiment, the overlapped portion 402a is adapted to receive at least one of the plurality of connecting members 302, 304.
[00050] The present invention as disclosed above is not routine, conventional or well understood in the art, as the claimed aspects enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. In the present invention, the lever of the brake assembly is oriented in such a way that at least the index finger of the user of the vehicle should easily access a first arm to start actuating parking brake lever. The present invention also aims to easily actuate primary member with less effort to lock the parking brake lever for parking the vehicle.
[00051] In the present invention, efficiency of the parking brake is improved as lever is mounted on the secondary member. More specially, the primary member, the secondary member and the brake lever is configured to have at least one common mounting point. Further, the spacer (the first member) or additional sleeve or hollow cylindrical member over the cylindrical portion (can be detachable as a lever pin or integral portion) of the brake lever takes up the tension acting on the primary and secondary member common mounting point and makes the lever free to rotate, so that it can perform its function.
[00052] In the present invention, the construction of the lever is simple, reliable and durable. Moreover, said parking brake lever is easy to manufacture as well as assemble.
[00053] embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the 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 terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise.
[00054] 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 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.
[00055] 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 as indicated by the following claims.
[00056] A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the system and method have been illustrated and explained to 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.

REFERENCE NUMERIALS
100- vehicle 402a-overlapped portion
102- handlebar assembly
104- display unit
106- handlebar
108L- left hand grip
108R- right hand grip
110- brake assembly
202- primary member
202a-cavity
202b-hole
202c-elongated portion
202d-elongated portion
202e-portion of primary member
204- knob member
206- lever
208- holding member
208a- holder
210-second member
210a-cavity
210b-hole
302-first member
304-second member
306-fastener
402-elestic member ,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. A brake assembly (110) comprising:
a primary member (202);
a secondary member (210) being detachably connected to the primary member (202) via a plurality of connecting members (302, 304), wherein
the primary member (202) comprises at least one first cavity (202a) and the secondary member (210) comprises at least a second cavity (210a),
wherein, the at least first cavity (202a) being configured to overlap the at least second cavity (210a) to form an overlapped portion (402a), and wherein the overlapped portion (402a) being adapted to receive at least one of the plurality of connecting members (302, 304).
2. The brake assembly (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of connecting members (302, 304) comprises: a first member (302) and a second member (304), wherein the first member (302) being adapted to receive the second member (304).

3. The brake assembly (110) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the second member (304) being adapted to receive at least one lever (206), wherein the at least one lever (206) being configured to engage and disengage from at least one holder (208a) of a plurality of holding members (208).

4. The brake assembly (110) as claimed on claim 1, wherein the primary member (202) comprises a plurality of elongated portions (202c, 202d), wherein the at least one lever (206) being adapted to operate between the plurality of elongated portions (202c, 202d).

5. The brake assembly (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the primary member (202) comprises at least one hole (202b), wherein the at least one hole (202b) being adapted to receive at least one knob member (204).

6. The brake assembly (110) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first member (302) being sandwiched between the second member (304) and at least one portion of the at least one cavity (202a, 210a) of the primary member (202) and the secondary member (210).

7. The brake assembly (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the secondary member (210) comprises at least one hole (210b), wherein the at least one hole (210b) being adapted to receive at least one fastener (306) to detachably connect the plurality of holding members (208).

8. The brake assembly (110) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the second member (304) being adapted to receive at least one elastic member (402); wherein at least one portion of the at least one elastic member (402) being connected to at least one portion (202e) of the primary member (202).

9. The brake assembly (110) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the at least one lever (206) being configured to operate in one or more positions with respect to a handlebar assembly (102) of the vehicle (100), wherein the first cavity (202a) and the second cavity (210a) being adapted to receive the plurality of connecting members (302, 304) rotatable about a common axis.

10. A vehicle (100), comprising:
a handlebar assembly (102), the handlebar assembly (102) comprising: a brake assembly (110) as claimed in above preceding claims.