Abstract: The present invention relates to a clutch actuator assembly 102 of a vehicle which provides momentary action of blocking / unblocking of an oil flow to a clutch 100 in an engaged or disengaged position of the clutch 100. The clutch actuator assembly 102 of the vehicle comprising an adaptor pin clutch release 200, one or more blocking element 202, one or more spring clutch release 204, a pin clutch actuator 206, and one or more wire clip 208.
Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates generally to a vehicle. More particularly but not exclusively the present subject matter relates to a clutch actuator assembly of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A vehicle typically includes an internal combustion engine which imparts power to a transmission for driving the vehicle. The transmission has several gear ratios which an operator of the vehicle may put to use depending on the driving conditions. The engine power is transferred to the transmission through a clutch. The clutch typically provides a mechanical coupling between the engine and the transmission, and aids transfer of power and torque from the engine to the transmission by helping in shifting among various gear ratios. It coordinates smooth engagement of the spinning engine to the transmission by controlling a slippage between the engine and the transmission and hence allows the vehicle to stop without killing the engine.
[0003] The clutch can either be in an engaged position or in a disengaged position. When the clutch is in engaged position i.e., connected to an engine crankshaft or driveshaft, the transmission transfers torque from the engine to one or more wheels of the vehicle. When the clutch is in the disengaged position i.e. disconnected to the engine crankshaft, the transmission is decoupled from the engine and does not transfer a driving torque to the wheel(s).
[0004] Conventional clutches include a friction type clutch that is normally held in engaged mode by a clutch spring. It is actuated through a manually operated clutch actuation lever, usually operated by a user using a left hand thereof. Typically, the manually operated clutch actuation lever is pivotally mounted to a handle bar of the vehicle adjacent to a hand grip on the handle bar and is connected to the clutch by means of a clutch wire (or clutch cable).
[0005] Basically, the manual operation requires the user to grip the clutch lever and pull it back towards the user. The pullback operation actuates the clutch to a disengage position. After selecting a desired gear ratio/ gear position, the user releases the grip on the clutch lever and the clutch gets engaged again. This manual operation provides a sense of controlling the operation of the vehicle to the user and hence forms a necessary part of a majority of vehicles.
[0006] Generally, the clutch operated by hand or legs are put to heavy use depending on the traffic condition and various road conditions. Further, the user keeps the clutch in disengaged state so that the user may shift the vehicle in a desirable gear for smooth acceleration.
[0007] In a known art, when the clutch lever is pressed, the clutch cable pulls a rod to complete the clutch release. The rotation of the rod displaces a clutch pin linearly. As the clutch pin moves, it abuts with a clutch bearing which is located in a clutch plate. The clutch plate displaces a pressure plate disc of a center assembly clutch. This compresses the clutch spring, thereby giving space for drive and driven plates to separate, thereby cutting off power transmission from the engine to the wheel.
[0008] Moreover, in existing art, in a wet clutch system, the engine oil flows to the clutch assembly in both clutched and declutched stage (i.e., engaged and disengaged positions). Basically, engine oil is used for cooling the clutch assembly, but the oil deposits as film between one or more clutch plates during the process of engagement and disengagement of the clutch, which transmits a fraction of torque even when clutch is disengaged (i.e., when hand lever is partially pressed during gear shift). This phenomenon is called as clutch drag. This also results in gear shifting problem. Accordingly, gear shifting process will not be that smooth for the user.
[0009] In existing design, engine oil is supplied to the clutch to reduce thermal loads on the clutch plates by cooling the clutch, but the oil deposits between clutch plates as thin film which acts like fluid coupling and transmits fraction of torque from the engine to a gearbox even when the clutch is in disengaged position. The torque being transmitted by the clutch when it is in disengaged position is called drag torque. Due to the drag torque, effort required to separate the gear pairs while shifting the gear is increased which results in hard gear shifting. This results in discomfort to the user of the vehicle in gear shifting causing fatigue. Apart from this, due to the hard gear shifting, the clutch plates wear out at a very early stage, affecting the durability and life span of the clutch plates and thus requiring the replacement of the part, which is costly, time consuming and difficult.
[00010] Hence a mechanism has to be developed which can supply engine oil to the clutch plates while the clutch is engaged and block the oil supply when the clutch is disengaged for shifting the speed gears. This can lead to smooth gear shifting without compromising on durability of clutch. Apart from this, in the existing clutch actuator assembly gear shifting is hard and not smooth leading to discomfort to the user in gear shifting as well as compromising on durability of the clutch. In many existing clutch actuator assembly, multiple child parts are used, which is to be assembled separately while assembly, leading to increased assembly time as well as increases assembly difficulties. Due to the increased number of parts, servicing time also increases.
[00011] The above-mentioned problems are critical and therefore, there is a need for an improved clutch assembly which eliminates drag torque, eliminates fatigue to the user, facilitate smooth gear shifting, reduces cutch plate wear and is economically feasible. Thus, there is a need to overcome the above-mentioned problems and other problems of known art.
SUMMARY
[00012] The foregoing 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.
[00013] An objective of the present invention is to provide a clutch actuator assembly of a vehicle includes an adaptor pin clutch release, one or more blocking element, one or more spring clutch release, a pin clutch actuator, and one or more wire clip. The adapter pin clutch release includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion is placed opposite to the top portion. The top portion of the adapter pin clutch release comprising a hollow portion. The one or more blocking element is disposed inside the hollow portion of the top portion of the adaptor pin clutch release. The one or more spring clutch release is disposed in the adaptor pin clutch release. The pin clutch actuator is placed adjacent to the one or more spring clutch release and the one or more wire clip is disposed on the pin clutch actuator.
[00014] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the top portion forms the hollow portion, and the bottom portion forms an oil junction connected to one or more oil path.
[00015] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the shape of the adapter pin clutch release being corresponds to shape of the blocking element and in integration with the pin clutch actuator, so that the adapter pin clutch release being able to accommodate the blocking element and the pin clutch actuator in the assembled form.
[00016] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the adapter pin clutch release having the top portion includes an opening window. The opening window is configured to access the one or more wire clip.
[00017] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the one or more oil path includes an oil inflow path where oil is pumped from an oil pump to the oil inflow path. The one or more oil outflow path are configured to lubricate one or more clutch plates of the vehicle using the pumped oil coming from the oil inflow path.
[00018] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, upon actuation of a clutch into a disengaged position, which moves the pin clutch actuator towards the bottom portion of the adapter pin clutch release, the one or more blocking element is configured to block the oil junction connected to the one or more oil path. The one or more oil path is formed in the bottom portion of the adaptor pin clutch release.
[00019] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the adapter pin clutch release is disposed on a clutch release bearing. The one or more spring clutch release is disposed in the hollow portion and is placed between the one or more blocking element and the pin clutch actuator.
[00020] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the vehicle includes a clutch release rod which further moves a clutch release pin to activate the clutch actuator assembly, when the user operates a clutch lever of the vehicle. The clutch actuator assembly includes the pin clutch actuator and is moved by the moved clutch release pin to block the oil junction connected to the one or more oil path. The one or more spring clutch release is disposed between the pin clutch actuator and the blocking element to ensure that the pin clutch actuator returns to its initial position when the clutch is in a disengaged position. The initial position of the pin clutch actuator is a position when the clutch is in the engaged position.
[00021] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the adaptor pin clutch release, the one or more blocking element, the one or more spring clutch release, the pin clutch actuator, and the one or more wire clip is integrally formed as a sub assembly.
[00022] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the pin clutch actuator having a semi-circular shape at one end, the semi-circular shape extends towards the oil junction in the adaptor pin clutch release to block the oil junction connected to the one or more oil path.
[00023] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the clutch plates of the clutch is a wet clutch type. The oil inflow path is in line with the hollow portion of the adaptor pin clutch release.
[00024] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, a method to operate a clutch actuator assembly to block and unblock an oil inflow path in an engine, the method comprising the steps of pressing, a clutch lever by a user of a vehicle, enabling disengagement of clutch plates of a clutch and enabling movement of a clutch release rod; moving, of a clutch release pin by the moved clutch release rod; moving, of a pin clutch actuator by the moved clutch release pin; blocking, of the oil inflow path by a blocking element, the blocking element being pushed by the moved pin clutch actuator; releasing, the clutch lever by the user of the vehicle, enabling engagement of the clutch plates of the clutch; retreating, the moved pin clutch actuator to an initial position of the moved pin clutch actuator, by a spring clutch release; and unblocking, of the oil inflow path by moving the blocking element away from the oil inflow path to allow flow of oil in the clutch of the vehicle.
[00025] 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
[00026] The details are described with reference to an embodiment of a clutch actuator assembly for a vehicle along with the accompanying diagrams. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components.
[00027] Fig. 1 exemplarily illustrates a cross section view of a partially shown engine layout with a clutch and a clutch actuator assembly as per an embodiment of the present invention.
[00028] Fig. 2(a) exemplarily illustrates a cross section exploded view of the clutch actuator assembly as per the embodiment of the present invention.
[00029] Fig. 2(b) exemplarily illustrates a top view of the clutch actuator assembly as per an embodiment of the present invention.
[00030] Fig. 3(a) exemplarily illustrates a cross section view of the clutch actuator assembly as per an embodiment of the present invention.
[00031] Fig. 3(b) exemplarily illustrates a cross section view of the clutch actuator assembly as per an embodiment of the present invention.
[00032] Fig. 4 exemplarily illustrates a cross section view of a clutch actuator assembly as per another embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0001] An objective of the present subject matter is to provide momentary action of blocking / unblocking of an oil flow to a clutch in an engaged or disengaged position of the clutch.
[0002] The present subject matter further aims to reduce the issue of clutch drag and improve gear shifting while maintaining the life of the clutch. It aims to reduce the fatigue caused to a user while gear shifting. Further the present claimed clutch actuator assembly is formed as an integrated part which eliminates assembly difficulties and reduces assembly time, reduces serviceability time, reduces number of child parts or the like.
[0003] The present subject matter is described using an exemplary clutch actuator assembly which can be used in any type of vehicle employing above-mentioned clutch actuator assembly, with required changes and without deviating from the scope of invention. The present invention can be implemented on a two-wheeled vehicle, a three-wheeled vehicle, and a four-wheeled vehicle. The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to a clutch actuator assembly along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiments.
[0004] The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. 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 scope of the disclosed embodiments. 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.
[0005] Fig.1 exemplarily illustrates a cross section view of a partially shown engine layout with a clutch 100 and a clutch actuator assembly 102 as per an embodiment of the present invention. As per one embodiment of the present invention, where an internal combustion engine (not shown) includes a crankshaft (not shown), a magneto (not shown), the internal combustion engine produces the necessary power which is then transferred to a transmission through the clutch 100. The internal combustion engine has an intake system (not shown) including an air filter (not shown) through which the air is sucked in. The air is mixed with the fuel and the air-fuel mixture is then ignited in a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine thereby producing motive power. This motive power rotates the crankshaft and is transferred to one or more wheel(s) through the transmission. The transfer of the power from the crankshaft to the transmission is aided by the clutch 100 positioned inside a crankcase (not shown).
[0006] Further, fig.1 shows a clutch 100, one or more clutch plates 100a, a clutch actuator assembly 102, a clutch release pin 104, and a clutch release rod 106. An adapter pin clutch release 200 of the clutch actuator assembly 102 is disposed on a clutch release bearing 108. When a clutch lever (not shown) is released by a user of the vehicle, the clutch 100 moves in a clutch engaged position, allowing engine oil to flow to one or more clutch plates 100a, lubricating and cooling the clutch 100 of the vehicle. When the clutch lever is pressed by the user of the vehicle, for changing gear of the vehicle, the clutch 100 moves in a clutch disengaged position, blocking a flow of engine oil to the one or more clutch plates 100a of the clutch 100. The blocking of engine oil in clutch disengaged position reduces clutch drag torque and enabling smooth gear shifting by the user of the vehicle as well as maintain the lubrication, cooling, durability, and life of the clutch 100.
[0007] Fig.2(a) exemplarily illustrates a cross section exploded view of the clutch actuator assembly 102 as per the embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2(b) exemplarily illustrates a top view of the clutch actuator assembly 102 as per an embodiment of the present invention. Fig.2(a) and fig.2(b) shall be discussed together. The clutch actuator assembly 102 includes an adaptor pin clutch release 200, one or more blocking element 202, one or more spring clutch release 204, a pin clutch actuator 206, and one or more wire clip 208. The adapter pin clutch release 200 includes a top portion 200a and a bottom portion 200b. The bottom portion 200b is placed opposite to the top portion 200a. The top portion 200a of the adapter pin clutch release 200 comprising a hollow portion 200c. The one or more blocking element 202 is disposed inside the hollow portion 200c of the top portion 200a of the adaptor pin clutch release 200. The one or more spring clutch release 204 is disposed in the adaptor pin clutch release 200. The pin clutch actuator 206 is placed adjacent to the one or more spring clutch release 204 and the one or more wire clip 208 is disposed on the pin clutch actuator 206.
[0008] The adapter pin clutch release 200 includes the top portion 200a and the bottom portion 200b The top portion 200a forms the hollow portion 200c, and the bottom portion 200b forms an oil junction 218 connected to one or more oil path. The blocking element 202 blocks an oil junction 218 in the adaptor pin clutch release 200, when pressed by the pin clutch actuator 206. The spring clutch release 204 is disposed inside the hollow portion 200c of the adaptor pin clutch release 200, provided between the pin clutch actuator 206 and the blocking element 202. This assembly ensures that the pin clutch actuator 206 returns to an initial position when the clutch 100 is in a disengaged position which enables the unrestricted oil flow to the clutch 100. The blocking element 202 is retreated to the initial position by pressurized oil flow which unblocks the oil junction 218 in the clutch actuator assembly 102. The initial position of the pin clutch actuator 206 is a position when the clutch 100 is in the engaged position.
[0009] In the present invention, the shape of the adapter pin clutch release 200 is corresponds to shape of the blocking element 202 and is in integration with the pin clutch actuator 206. This enables the adapter pin clutch release 200 to accommodate the integrated blocking element 202 and the pin clutch actuator 206. The adapter pin clutch release 200 having the top portion 200a includes an opening window 210 in the top portion 200a. The position of the opening window 210 is made in a way that the opening window 210 allows the pin clutch actuator 206 to slide axially inside the adaptor pin clutch release 200. The opening window 210 is configured to access the one or more wire clip 208.
[00010] In an embodiment, as shown in fig.2(b), the opening window 210 is provided on the top portion 200a of the adaptor pin clutch release 200, as seen from a top view of the clutch actuator assembly 102. In an embodiment, the one or more wire clip 208 can be accessed and removed using a small diameter pin for replaceability and serviceability. Therefore, in case of any fault in the one or more wire clip 208, no need to change the clutch actuator assembly 102, the one or more wire clip 208 can be easily replaced. Accordingly, in case of any issue, specific part of the clutch actuator assembly 102 can be easily replace and there will be no need to change the entire clutch actuator assembly 102. Therefore, the clutch actuator assembly 102 of the present invention is serviceable and economical for the user.
[00011] Further, in the present embodiment, the blocking element 202 is a circular shape. However, the blocking element 202 can be of any shape as per the requirement of the clutch actuator assembly 102.
[00012] Further, the one or more oil path (212, 214, 216) inside the adapter pin clutch release 200 includes an oil inflow path 212, wherein the engine oil is being pumped from an oil pump (not shown) to the oil inflow path 212. The adapter pin clutch release 200 further includes one or more oil outflow path (214, 216), wherein the one or more oil outflow path (214, 216) are configured to lubricate one or more clutch plates 100a of the vehicle using the pumped oil coming from the oil inflow path 212. In an embodiment, the oil inflow path 212 is in line with the hollow portion of the adaptor pin clutch release.
[00013] In an embodiment of the present invention, a multi plate clutch assembly is immersed in oil and is thus called as multi plate wet clutch assembly. When the clutch 100 is in operation, heat is generated because of the friction between the multi clutch plates. To remove the heat generated as mentioned above, engine oil is supplied to the clutch 100. For shifting the gears (not shown), disengagement of clutch 100 is required, disengagement is achieved by disengaging gear and gear box (not shown) using the clutch 100. Further, because of the engine oil present between the clutch plates 100a, a thin film of engine oil is formed between a drive (not shown) and a driven plate (not shown). Because of this thin layer of engine oil, a fluid coupling forms between the clutch plates 100a, creating friction. Furthermore, when the clutch 100 is in disengaged position, it transfers fraction amount of torque to the gear box which is called as a drag torque, leading to gear shifting effort.
[00014] To eliminate the problem of aforementioned drag torque, the clutch actuator sub-assembly 102 as disclosed in the present application is normally in open condition and is closed in operating condition. As flow of the engine oil to the clutch 100 is restricted when the clutch 100 is disengaged resulting in reduced clutch drag torque which enables smooth gear shifting. The comfort level of the rider is significantly improved due to reduced fatigue. Further, when the clutch 100 is in engaged position, oil flow is unrestricted which removes heat from the clutch plates leading to reduced thermal loading, thus resulting in better durability of the clutch. This improves the overall age of the clutch plates 100a and the engine.
[00015] In an embodiment, the adaptor pin clutch release 200, the one or more blocking element 202, the one or more spring clutch release 204, the pin clutch actuator 206, and the one or more wire clip 208 are integrally formed as a sub assembly. The integrated sub assembly thus formed facilitates in assembly line by making the assembly process easier, reducing the assembly time, and making serviceability easier.
[00016] Fig.3(a) exemplarily illustrates a cross section view of the clutch actuator assembly 102 where the blocking element 202 is blocking the oil junction 218. Fig.3(b) exemplarily illustrates a cross section view of the clutch actuator assembly 102 where the oil junction 218 is unblocked. Fig.3(a) and fig.3(b) shall be discussed together. In the present embodiment, as shown in fig.3(a) when the user of the vehicle operates the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 100, a clutch release rod 106 moves the clutch release pin 104. Further the moved clutch release pin 104 moves the pin clutch actuator 206 along with the blocking element 202 to block one or more oil junction 218 connected to the one or more oil path (212, 214, 216) in the adaptor pin clutch release 200. This results in no oil supply to the clutch 100 as the blocking element 202 is blocking the oil junction 218, when the clutch 100 is in disengaged position.
[00017] Thus, in the clutch 100 disengaged position, the pin clutch actuator 206 moves towards the bottom portion 200b of the adapter pin clutch release 200 and the one or more blocking element 202 blocks the oil junction 218 connected to the one or more oil path (212, 214, 216), formed at the bottom portion 100b of the adaptor pin clutch release 200. As the engine oil supply to the clutch 100 is restricted, clutch drag torque is reduced significantly which enables smooth gear shifting, providing comfortable clutch lever actuation and safe gear change of the vehicle by the user.
[00018] In the present embodiment, as shown in fig.3(b), when the user releases the clutch lever, the clutch actuator assembly 102 moves back to the initial position as the clutch 100 is now engaged, by an installed clamping load of the clutch 100. The pin clutch actuator 206 moves back to its initial position by the spring clutch release 204 to unblock the oil junction 218 in the adaptor pin clutch release 200 which ensures unrestricted engine oil flow to the clutch 100 when the clutch is engaged position.
[00019] Fig.4 exemplarily illustrates a cross section view of a clutch actuator assembly 102 show flow of oil from 212 to 214 216 as per another embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment, the pin clutch actuator 206 has a semi-circular shape at one end of the pin clutch actuator 206. When the user operates the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 100, when the clutch release rod 106 moves the clutch release pin 104. Further the moved clutch release pin 104 moves the pin clutch actuator 206 having the semi-circular shape blocks the oil junction 218 of the one or more oil path (212, 214) in the adaptor pin clutch release 200. This results in blocking of the engine oil to the clutch 100, when the clutch 100 is in disengaged position. As the engine oil supply to the clutch 100 is restricted, clutch drag torque is reduced significantly which enables smooth gear shifting, providing comfortable lever actuation and safe gear change of the vehicle by the user.
[00020] The present invention discloses a method to operate the clutch actuator assembly 102 to block and unblock the oil inflow path 212 in the engine. The method comprising the steps of pressing, the clutch lever by the user of the vehicle, enabling disengagement of the clutch plates 100a of the clutch 100 and enabling movement of the clutch release rod 106; moving, of the clutch release pin 104 by the moved clutch release rod 106; moving, of the pin clutch actuator 206 by the moved clutch release pin 104; blocking, of the oil inflow path 212 by the blocking element 202, the blocking element 202 being pushed by the moved pin clutch actuator 206; releasing, the clutch lever by the user of the vehicle, enabling engagement of the clutch plates 100a of the clutch 100; retreating, the moved pin clutch actuator 206 to the initial position of the moved pin clutch actuator 206, by the spring clutch release 204; and unblocking, of the oil inflow path 212 by moving the blocking element 202 away from the oil inflow path 212 to allow flow of oil in the clutch 100 of the vehicle.
[00021] The above-mentioned configuration restricts the flow of engine oil so that the drag torque is reduced. As engine oil flow to the clutch 100 is restricted when the clutch 100 is disengaged, results in reduced clutch drag torque which enables smooth gear shifting. The comfort level of the rider is significantly improved due to reduced fatigue. Further, when the clutch 100 is in engaged position, oil flow is unrestricted which removes heat from the clutch plates leading to reduced thermal loading, thus resulting in better durability of the clutch 100. This improves the overall age of the engine.
[00022] The present invention also provides an integrated sub-assembly of the clutch actuator assembly 102 which reduces the time required for general assembly. The present invention also eliminates the chances of the missing/falling of child parts during assembly and servicing. Using the present invention, the integrated sub-assembly enabled part results in the reduction in the number of child parts which will also leads to better inventory management.
[00023] The claimed steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. The conventional clutch actuator assembly is not fully able to address the problem of drag torque during clutch disengage position, whereas the present claimed invention having the claimed clutch actuator assembly is able to reduce the drag torque, as well as reduce the thermal load, while facilitating in ease of assembly, reducing assembly time, and reducing the number of child parts.
[00024] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made, and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure may not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
List of Reference numerals
100: Clutch
100a: Clutch plates
102: Clutch actuator assembly
104: Clutch release pin
106: Clutch release rod
108: Clutch release bearing
200: Adapter pin clutch release
200a: Top portion
200b: Bottom portion
200c: Hollow portion
202: Blocking element
204: Spring clutch release
206: Pin clutch actuator
208: Wire clip
210: Opening window
212: Oil inflow path
214 and 216: Oil outflow path
218: Oil junction
, Claims:We claim:
1. A clutch actuator assembly (102) of a vehicle, the clutch actuator assembly (102) comprising:
an adaptor pin clutch release (200), the adapter pin clutch release (200) comprising a top portion (200a) and a bottom portion (200b), the bottom portion (200b) being placed opposite to the top portion (200a);
the top portion (200a) of the adapter pin clutch release (200) comprising a hollow portion (200c);
one or more blocking element (202), the one or more blocking element (202) being disposed inside the hollow portion (200c) of the top portion (200a) of the adaptor pin clutch release (200);
one or more spring clutch release (204), the one or more spring clutch release (204) being disposed in the adaptor pin clutch release (200);
a pin clutch actuator (206), the pin clutch actuator (206) being placed adjacent to the one or more spring clutch release (204); and
one or more wire clip (208), the one or more wire clip (208) being disposed on the pin clutch actuator (206).
2. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the top portion (200a) forms the hollow portion (200c), and the bottom portion (200b) forms an oil junction (218) connected to one or more oil path (212, 214, 216).
3. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein shape of the adapter pin clutch release (200) being corresponds to shape of the blocking element (202) in integration with the pin clutch actuator (206).
4. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the adapter pin clutch release (200) being able to accommodate the integrated blocking element (202) and the pin clutch actuator (206).
5. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the adapter pin clutch release (200) having the top portion (200a) includes an opening window (210).
6. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the opening window (210) being configured to access the one or more wire clip (208).
7. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the one or more oil path (212, 214, 216) comprising:
an oil inflow path (212), wherein oil being pumped from an oil pump to the oil inflow path (212), and
one or more oil outflow path (214, 216), wherein the one or more oil outflow path (214, 216) being configured to lubricate one or more clutch plates (100a) of the vehicle using the pumped oil coming from the oil inflow path (212).
8. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 6, wherein, upon actuation of a clutch (100) into a disengaged position, which moves the pin clutch actuator (206) towards the bottom portion (200b) of the adapter pin clutch release (200), the one or more blocking element (202) configured to block the oil junction (218) connected to the one or more oil path (212, 214, 216).
9. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the adapter pin clutch release (200) being disposed on a clutch release bearing (108).
10. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more spring clutch release (204) being disposed in the hollow portion (200c) and being placed between the one or more blocking element (202) and the pin clutch actuator (206).
11. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle includes a clutch release rod (106), the clutch release rod (106) moves a clutch release pin (104) to activate the clutch actuator assembly (102), when the user operates a clutch lever of the vehicle.
12. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the clutch actuator assembly (102) includes the pin clutch actuator (206), the pin clutch actuator (206) being moved by the moved clutch release pin (104) to block the oil junction (218) connected to the one or more oil path (212, 214, 216).
13. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more spring clutch release (204) being disposed between the pin clutch actuator (206) and the blocking element (202) to ensure that the pin clutch actuator (206) returns to an initial position when the clutch (100) being in a disengaged position.
14. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the initial position of the pin clutch actuator (206) being a position when the clutch being in the engaged position.
15. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the adaptor pin clutch release (200), the one or more blocking element (202), the one or more spring clutch release (204), the pin clutch actuator (206), and the one or more wire clip (208) being integrally formed as a sub assembly.
16. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pin clutch actuator (206) having a semi-circular shape at one end, the semi-circular shape extends towards the oil junction (218) in the adaptor pin clutch release (200) to block the oil junction (218) connected to the one or more oil path (212, 214, 216).
17. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the clutch plates (100a) of the clutch (100) being a wet clutch type.
18. The clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the oil inflow path (112) being in line with the hollow portion (200c) of the adaptor pin clutch release (200).
19. A vehicle comprising one or more clutch actuator assembly (102) as claimed in claims 1-18.
20. A method to operate a clutch actuator assembly (102) to block and unblock an oil inflow path (212) in an engine, the method comprising the steps of:
pressing, a clutch lever by a user of a vehicle, enabling disengagement of clutch plates (100a) of a clutch (100) and enabling movement of a clutch release rod (106);
moving, of a clutch release pin (104) by the moved clutch release rod (106);
moving, of a pin clutch actuator (206) by the moved clutch release pin (104);
blocking, of the oil inflow path (212) by a blocking element (202), the blocking element (202) being pushed by the moved pin clutch actuator (206);
releasing, the clutch lever by the user of the vehicle;
enabling, engagement of the clutch plates (100a) of the clutch (100);
retreating, the moved pin clutch actuator (206) to an initial position of the moved pin clutch actuator (206), by a spring clutch release (204); and
unblocking, of the oil inflow path (212) by moving the blocking element (202) away from the oil inflow path (212) to allow flow of oil in the clutch (100) of the vehicle.
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