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A Clutch Pedal Assembly Structure For Mounting And Operation Of Clutch Switches In A Vehicle

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an assembly structure (100) having a mounting bracket (200) and a stay (300) acting as a single unit for mounting and operation of clutch switches in a vehicle. The mounting bracket (200) comprises a flat surface (202) and a first mounting leg (204), a second mounting leg (206) a first switch holding arm (205) and a second switch holding arm (207). The first switch holding arm (205) is protruded perpendicularly away from the flat surface (202) and has a mounting hole (205-1) to receive a first clutch switch (SW1). The first mounting leg (204) protruded perpendicularly away from the flat surface (202) in opposite direction from the first switch holding arm (205). The second switch holding arm (207) protruding perpendicularly from the first mounting leg (204) and is also having a mounting hole (207-1) that is configured to receive the second switch (SW2). The stay (300) is equipped with a first flange (304) and a second flange (306), respectively, for providing actuating faces to operate the first clutch switch (SW1) and the second clutch switch (SW2), respectively, at both un-pressed and pressed positions. {Figure 5}

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Application #
Filing Date
30 June 2022
Publication Number
01/2024
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED
1 Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070, India.

Inventors

1. ANGSHUMAN BHATTACHARJEE
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Palam Gurugram Road, Gurugram, Haryana-122015, India.
2. RAKESH KUMAR SINHA
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Palam Gurugram Road, Gurugram, Haryana-122015, India.
3. PIYUSH JAIN
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Palam Gurugram Road, Gurugram, Haryana-122015, India.

Specification

Description:A CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING AND OPERATION OF CLUTCH SWITCHES IN A VEHICLE

TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a clutch pedal assembly structure that may be implemented for mounting and operation of clutch switches in a vehicle. In particular, the present disclosure relates to structure of the clutch pedal stay and the mounting bracket such that the stay and the mounting bracket is able to facilitate operation and mounting of clutch switches, respectively.
BACKGROUND
[0002] It is well known that in a vehicle, a clutch allows power from an engine to be applied gradually while the vehicle is in motion and interrupts power to avoid crunching of a gear when the gear is shifted from its original position in order to drive the vehicle. Due to depressing and engagement of the clutch, power gets transferred from the engine to the transmission resulting in movement of wheels. On the other hand, disengaging the clutch discontinues the transfer of power and allows the engine to continue turning without application of any force to the wheels of the vehicle.
[0003] The vehicles designed during recent times is equipped with a clutch sensor, also known as a clutch switch in order to protect the engine paired to a manual transmission from being started in gear. The clutch switches prevent an engine’s starter motor of a vehicle from cranking unless the clutch pedal is applied by a driver of the vehicle. The second switch is used in relation to idle start stop function and also to improve the engine calibration. They act as a safeguard in order to protect an engine of the vehicle from getting damaged with the clutch getting depressed by a driver, the switch is closed by a mechanical contact on a clutch pedal. On the other hand, when the clutch is not depressed, the switch remains open and as a result, the circuit is not completed.
[0004] Figure 1 (a)-(b) represents a clutch pedal assembly in un-pressed and in fully pressed conditions, respectively. Now, in an existing arrangement, as can be evidenced from Figure 1 (a)-(b), there are individual stay (112-4) and mounting brackets (112-1, 112-2, 112-3) for mounting and operation of each of the switches. It may be seen from Figure 1 (a)-(b), that there is provided one bracket (112-1) for holding shaft of the clutch pedal and further there are two additional brackets (112-2, 112-3) welded on each side of the main bracket (112-1) for holding both the clutch switches. In the existing arrangement, these individual components (i.e. the main bracket (112-1) and the additional brackets (112-2, 112-3)) are affixed to each other through welding. Consequently, this increases number of child parts in the clutch pedal assembly. However, an increase in the number of child parts demands requirement of error proof mechanisms to prevent part miss during welding. Further, there are high chances of positional errors while mounting the same on the main/base bracket of the clutch assembly which increases the assembly time and error in operation of the clutch pedal. Moreover, such lengthy procedures may also result into limitless manufacturing challenges and besides such assembly structure are prone to defects due to presence of minute features.
[0005] Towards, this direction, the present disclosure intends to mitigate the above mentioned challenges in order to ease the design and development of the clutch pedal assembly of the vehicle from manufacturing point of view with a view to enhance rigidity and robustness of the clutch pedal assembly.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[0007] It is an object of the present subject matter to overcome the aforementioned and other drawbacks existing in the prior art systems and methods.
[0008] It is a significant object of the present disclosure to provide an assembly structure for a clutch pedal of the vehicle, such that the structure is having an integrated bracket as a singular component to accommodate the clutch switches.
[0009] It is another principal object of the present disclosure to provide the assembly structure for the clutch pedal of the vehicle, such that the structure is having a stay as a singular component for facilitating operation of both the clutch switches at both pressed and un-pressed conditions of the clutch pedal.
[0010] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide the assembly structure, such that the structure is able to enhance rigidity of the clutch pedal of the vehicle.
[0011] It is yet another object of the present disclosure to provide the assembly structure, such that the structure can be manufactured with ease without having any complex attachments.
[0012] These and other objects and advantages of the present subject matter will be apparent to a person skilled in the art after consideration of the following detailed description taking into consideration with accompanied drawings in which preferred embodiments of the present subject matter are illustrated.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0013] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a clutch pedal assembly structure that may be implemented for mounting and operation of clutch switches in a vehicle. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0014] According to an embodiment of a present disclosure, there is provided an assembly structure for mounting and operation of clutch switches in a clutch pedal of a vehicle. The structure comprises a mounting bracket, which further includes a flat surface having a mounting hole to receive a central rotating shaft, a first switch holding arm protruded perpendicularly away from the flat surface and has a mounting hole to receive a first clutch switch (SW1).
[0015] In an aspect, the mounting bracket further includes a first mounting leg protruded perpendicularly away from the flat surface in opposite direction from the first switch holding arm, a mounting flange extend perpendicularly away from lower end of the first mounting leg, a second switch holding are extend away from side edge of the first mounting leg in forward direction to receive the second switch (SW2), a second mounting leg extend in between the first switch holding arm and the first mounting leg from the flat surface along direction of the first mounting leg, a mounting flange extend perpendicularly away from lower end of the second mounting leg, where the mounting flange of the first mounting leg and the mounting flange of the second mounting leg are parallel to the flat surface and configured to mount the mounting bracket on the base clutch bracket.
[0016] In an aspect, in the assembly structure, there is further provided a stay including a longitudinal base, a first flange extending perpendicularly from a first end of the longitudinal base, and a second flange extending perpendicularly from a second end of the longitudinal base in same direction as of the first flange.
[0017] In an aspect, the first flange and the second flange, respectively, provides actuating faces to operate the first clutch switch (SW1) and the second clutch switch (SW2) of the clutch pedal, respectively, at both un-pressed and pressed positions.
[0018] In an aspect, in the assembly structure, the first flange and the second flange positioned on the longitudinal base are in complimentary with the position of the first switch and the second switch on the mounting bracket.
[0019] In an aspect, in the assembly structure, the first flange and the second flange positioned on the longitudinal base are in complimentary with the position of the first switch and the second switch on the mounting bracket.
[0020] In an aspect, in the assembly structure, the first switch holding arm and the first mounting leg are provided at an angular distance in range of 145 degrees to 155 degrees.
[0021] In an aspect, in the assembly structure, a circular rib is formed around the mounting hole of the flat surface of the mounting bracket.
[0022] In an aspect, in the assembly structure, a plurality of strengthening beads are provided on bends of the second leg and the third leg of the mounting bracket, respectively to increase rigidity of the structure.
[0023] In an aspect, in the assembly structure, the mounting flange of the first mounting leg and the mounting flange of the second mounting leg are spot welded to the base clutch bracket.
[0024] In an aspect, in the assembly structure, the stay is welded to a lever component accommodated by the mounting hole of the mounting bracket.
[0025] In an aspect, in the assembly structure, a plurality of strengthening beads are provided at the first end and the second end of the longitudinal base joining the first flange and the second flange, respectively.
[0026] To further understand the characteristics and technical contents of the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative only but not used to limit the scope of the present subject matter.
[0027] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING(S)
[0028] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to reference like features and components. Some embodiments of system or methods or structure in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which
[0029] Figure 1 (a)-(b) represents an existing clutch pedal assembly in an un-pressed and fully pressed conditions;
[0030] Figure 2 represents a clutch pedal assembly of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0031] Figure 3 (a), (b), and (c) represents a perspective view of a mounting bracket of the clutch pedal assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0032] Figure 4 represents a stay of the clutch pedal assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0033] Figure 5 represents working of the clutch pedal assembly in an un-pressed and fully pressed conditions in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0034] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0036] While the embodiments of the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof have been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure.
[0037] The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof used in the disclosure, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a device, system, assembly that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such system, or assembly, or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or device proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or device.
Exemplary implementations/embodiments
[0038] The present disclosure relates to an assembly structure implemented for mounting and operation of clutch switches in a clutch pedal of a vehicle. Herein, the limitations due to presence of multiple brackets in the clutch pedal of the vehicle is taken care of using a mounting bracket and a stay as two single units. This form of structure eliminates complexity in assembling and operation of clutch switches while the vehicle is in motion. The structural features of the proposed assembly structure are elucidated in the subsequent sections.
[0039] Figure 2 represents a represents a clutch pedal assembly of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. It is evident from the figure that there is provided a base clutch bracket (104) to which a mounting bracket (200) is welded and a stay (300) is coupled by means of hook of the rotating lever shaft.
[0040] In an aspect, due to this coupled nature of the mounting bracket (200) and the stay (300), control of the part level happens at the tooling itself and therefore, ensuring fixtures and correction of controls during the welding process can be avoided. Consequently, this reduces the assembly time and also eliminates the assembly errors that may have otherwise occurred in absence of such coupled structures.
[0041] Referring to Figure 3 (a), (b), and (c) the mounting bracket (200) includes a flat surface (202) with two mounting legs (204, 206) protruded outwards and two switch holding arms 205 and 207 where one switch holding arm 205 protrudes outward from the flat surface (202) in opposite direction of the mounting legs 204, 206 and other switch holding arm 207 protrude forward from side edge of the mounting leg 204.
[0042] In an aspect, the flat surface (202) is having a mounting hole (203) at its centre for receiving a central rotating shaft (402). The central rotating shaft (402) is linked to a lever hook component that is further used for welding the stay (300).
[0043] In an aspect, a circular rib (202-1) is formed around the mounting hole (203) of the flat surface (202) in order to enhance strength of the mounting bracket (200).
[0044] In an aspect, among the first switch holding arm (205) protruded perpendicularly away from the flat surface (202). The first switch holding arm (205) includes a mounting hole (205-1) with weld Nut in order to receive a first clutch switch (SW1).
[0045] In an aspect, the first mounting leg (204) is protruded perpendicularly away from the flat surface (202) in opposite direction from the first switch holding arm (205). Additionally, there is provided a second switch holding arm (207) that is extending away from side edge of the first mounting leg (204) in forward direction. The second switch holding arm (207) is configured to receive a second clutch switch (SW2).
[0046] In an aspect, in the mounting bracket (200), a second mounting leg (206) that extends from the flat surface (202) in the opposite end as compared to the first mounting leg (204) and in between the first switch holding arm (205) and the second switch holding arm (207).
[0047] In an aspect, the first switch holding arm (205) and the second switch holding arm (207) are positioned keeping the angle (a, ß) between them in the range of 145 degrees to 155 degrees, preferably 150 degrees with respect to each other and being perpendicular to the flat surface (202). Also the first mounting leg (204) and the second mounting leg (206) are positioned keeping the angle in between them in the range of 145 degrees to 155 degrees, preferably 150 degrees with respect to each other and being parallel to the flat surface (202). This angular positioning enables the second mounting leg (206) and the second switch holding arm (207) to be placed in between the first switch holding arm (205) and the first mounting leg (204).
[0048] In an aspect, in addition to the above mentioned mounting legs (204, 206), the assembly structure includes two mounting flanges (208, 209) each of which is provided at the first mounting leg (204) and the second mounting leg (206), respectively. The mounting flange (208) of the first mounting leg (204) and the mounting flange (209) of the second mounting leg (206) are positioned parallel to the flat surface (202) and are configured to mount the mounting bracket (200) on the base clutch bracket (104) by means of spot welding.
[0049] In an aspect, the mounting flange 208 together with the first mounting leg (204) to define a L shape mounting leg. Similarly, the mounting flange (209) together with the second mounting leg (206) define a L shape mounting leg.
[0050] In an aspect, the presence of mounting legs (204, 206) along with the mounting flanges (208, 209) makes the flat surface (202) stable for accommodating the central rotating shaft (402). With the help of mounting flanges (208, 209) the mounting bracket (200) is welded over the main bracket of the clutch pedal with stability.
[0051] Figure 4 represents a stay of the clutch pedal assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an aspect, the stay (300) is welded to an inner surface of the lever component.
[0052] In an aspect, as shown in the figure, the stay (300) includes a longitudinal base (302) along with a first flange (304) and a second flange (306).
[0053] In an aspect, the first flange (304) is extending in a perpendicular direction from a first end (303) of the longitudinal base (302). The second flange (306), on the other hand, extends from a second end (305) of the longitudinal base (302) in same direction as that maintained by the first flange (304).
[0054] In an embodiment, the second end (305) from which the second flange (306) is extended at reverse offset of the longitudinal base (302). The reverse offset distance is provided to maintain clearance between the components and to avoid clashing of component and at the same time provide sufficient space for Switch actuation.
[0055] In another embodiment, the first end (303) supporting the first flange (304) may also extend forming reverse offset of the longitudinal base (302).
[0056] In an aspect, in both the cases, reverse offsetting of the longitudinal base (302) facilitates to implement structural changes in the assembly structure (100) thereby catering to limited space constraint.
[0057] In an aspect, the first flange (304) and the second flange (306) are positioned on the longitudinal base (302) in a manner that such positions are complementary to position of the first clutch switch (SW1) and the second clutch switch (SW2), respectively, on the mounting bracket (200). This is important as an interdependencies of the position of the first flange (304) and the second flange (306) on the stay and the first clutch switch (SW1) and the second clutch switch (SW2) on the mounting bracket (200) regulates smooth operation of the first clutch switch (SW1) and the second clutch switch (SW2), respectively.
[0058] Figure 5 represents working of the clutch pedal assembly in an un-pressed and fully pressed conditions in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0059] For example, in an un-pressed condition (as shown in Figure 5 (a)), say the stay (300) presses the first clutch switch (SW1). This creates a push force into the mounting bracket (200), thereby generating a bending moment in a clockwise direction.
[0060] On the other hand, at fully pressed condition (as shown in Figure 5 (b)), when the clutch pedal is pressed by a driver, the force generated traverses through the base clutch bracket (104) and Shaft (402). Consequently, the stay (300) presses the second clutch switch (SW2) thereby creating a bending moment to twist the mounting bracket (200) in a counter clock wise direction.
[0061] In an aspect, the bending moment created as a result of pressing the first clutch switch (SW1) and the second clutch switch (SW2) by the stay (300), tends to deform the mounting bracket (200) followed by deformation of the stay (300). This deformation of the mounting bracket (200) and the stay (300) is prevented by presence of strengthening beads (204-1, 206-1) formed on bends of the first mounting leg (204) and the second mounting leg (206) of the mounting bracket (200), respectively. The beads 204-1, 206-1 are provided at the bends of the mounting flange 208, 209 with the first mounting leg 204, and the second mounting leg 206, respectively. Also there are additional bead (207-2) provided in between the edge of the first mounting leg 204 and the second switch holding arm 207. The second switch holding arm 207 may be provided at an angle with the side edge of the first mounting leg 204. The bead 207-2 is provided to prevent the bending deflection during pressing of the second switch (SW2). As shown in the fig. 3(c), the circular Rib (202-1) provided on the flat surface (202) is extended as extended rib (202-2) towards the first switch holding arm (205) to provide strength against such bending loads during first switch pressing (SW1). Similarly, a reinforcing bead structure (205-2) is provided at joinery of the flat surface (202) and the first switch holding arm (205) to strengthen the first switch holding arm (205) during pressing of the first switch (SW1).
[0062] In an aspect, additionally the integrated structure of the mounting bracket (200) and the stay (300) prevents the need of coordination that is to be done in presence of multiple brackets like the existing arrangement. Herein, the deformation of the mounting bracket (200) and the stay (300) as a whole, is prevented by suitable positioning of strengthening beads in the integrated structures. This not only reduces the assembly costs but also ensures precise control during operation of the clutch switches (SW1, SW2).
[0063] Therefore, the structure (100) with all the features designed and aligned accordingly as discussed above becomes effective in mounting and operation of clutch switches (SW1, SW2) in clutch pedal assembly of the vehicle without rendering manufacturing trouble.
Technical Advantages
[0064] All in all, the invention described in the present disclosure is having the following advantages:
a) The present assembly structure (100) is able to provide rigidity to the clutch pedal assembly of the vehicle
b) The present assembly structure (100) is able to control deformation of the mounting bracket (200) and the stay (300) as a result of force exerted on the clutch pedal assembly in un-pressed and fully pressed conditions
c) The present assembly structure (100) makes the design of the clutch pedal assembly compact
d) The present assembly structure (100) eases manufacturing of the clutch pedal assembly of the vehicle from the manufacturing point of view
e) The present assembly structure (100) is robust in nature
f) The mounting bracket (200) and the stay (300) in the present assembly structure (100) being a single unit reduces assembly cost to a considerable extent
Equivalents
[0065] It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present subject matter. It should also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that by devising various systems that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its spirit and scope. Furthermore, all examples recited herein are principally intended expressly to be for pedagogical purposes to aid the reader in understanding the principles of the present subject matter and the concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to furthering the art and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the present subject matter, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures.
[0066] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to package features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present subject matter. Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/device of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter.
[0067] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”
[0068] It will be further appreciated that functions or structures of a plurality of components or steps may be combined into a single component or step, or the functions or structures of one-step or component may be split among plural steps or components. The present invention contemplates all of these combinations. Unless stated otherwise, dimensions and geometries of the various structures depicted herein are not intended to be restrictive of the invention, and other dimensions or geometries are possible. In addition, while a feature of the present invention may have been described in the context of only one of the illustrated embodiments, such feature may be combined with one or more other features of other embodiments, for any given application. It will also be appreciated from the above that the fabrication of the unique structures herein and the operation thereof also constitute methods in accordance with the present invention. The present invention also encompasses intermediate and end products resulting from the practice of the methods herein. The use of “comprising” or “including” also contemplates embodiments that “consist essentially of” or “consist of” the recited feature.
, Claims:We Claim:
1. An assembly structure (100) implemented for mounting and operation of clutch switches in a clutch pedal of a vehicle, the structure (100) comprising:
- a mounting bracket (200) includes
a flat surface (202) having a mounting hole (203) to receive a central rotating shaft (402),
a first switch holding arm (205) protruded perpendicularly away from the flat surface (202) and has a mounting hole (205-1) along with weld nut to receive a first clutch switch (SW1),
a first mounting leg (204) protruded perpendicularly away from the flat surface (202) in opposite direction from the first switch holding arm (205),
a mounting flange (208) extend perpendicularly away from lower end of the first mounting leg (204),
a second switch (SW2) holding arm (207) extend away from side edge of the first mounting leg (204) in forward direction to receive the second switch (SW2);
a second mounting leg (206) extend from flat surface (202) in opposite end as compared to first mounting leg (204) and between the first switch holding arm (205) and the second switch holding arm (207) along direction of the first mounting leg leg (204), a mounting flange (209) extend perpendicularly away from lower end of the second mounting leg (206),
wherein the mounting flange (208) of the first mounting leg (204) and the mounting flange (209) of the second mounting leg (206) are parallel to the flat surface (202) and configured to mount the mounting bracket (200) on base clutch bracket (104); and
- a stay (300) include
a longitudinal base (302),
a first flange (304) extend perpendicularly from a first end (303) of the longitudinal base (302), and a second flange (306) extend perpendicularly from a second end (305) of the longitudinal base (302) in same direction as of the first flange (304).

2. The assembly structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first flange (304) and the second flange (306), respectively, provides actuating faces to operate the first clutch switch (SW1) and the second clutch switch (SW2) of the clutch pedal, respectively, at both un-pressed and pressed positions.

3. The assembly structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first flange (304) and the second flange (306) positioned on the longitudinal base (302) are in complimentary with the position of the first switch (SW1) and the second switch (SW2) on the mounting bracket (200).

4. The assembly structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first flange (304) and the second flange (306) positioned on the longitudinal base (302) are in complimentary with the position of the first switch (SW1) and the second switch (SW2) on the mounting bracket (200).

5. The assembly structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first switch holding arm (205) and the second switch holding arm (207) are provided at an angular distance in range of 145 degrees to 155 degrees and the first mounting leg (204) and the second mounting leg (206) are provided at an angular distance in range of 145 degrees to 15t degrees.

6. The assembly structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a circular rib (202-1) is formed around the mounting hole (203) of the flat surface (202) of the mounting bracket (200).

7. The assembly structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of strengthening beads (204-1, 206-1) are formed on bends of the first mounting leg (204) and the second mounting leg (206) of the mounting bracket (200), respectively.

8. The assembly structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting flange (208) of the first mounting leg (204) and the mounting flange (209) of the second mounting leg (206) are spot welded to the base clutch bracket (104).

9. The assembly structure (100) as claimed in claim 1 and 6, wherein the stay (300) is welded to a lever component accommodated by the mounting hole (203) of the mounting bracket (200).

10. The assembly structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of strengthening beads (308-1, 308-2) are provided at the first end (303) and the second end (305) of the longitudinal base (302) joining the first flange (304) and the second flange (306), respectively.

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1 202211037762-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [30-06-2022(online)].pdf 2022-06-30
2 202211037762-FORM 1 [30-06-2022(online)].pdf 2022-06-30
3 202211037762-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [30-06-2022(online)].jpg 2022-06-30
4 202211037762-DRAWINGS [30-06-2022(online)].pdf 2022-06-30
5 202211037762-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [30-06-2022(online)].pdf 2022-06-30
6 202211037762-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [30-06-2022(online)].pdf 2022-06-30
7 202211037762-FORM 18 [28-07-2022(online)].pdf 2022-07-28
8 202211037762-Proof of Right [02-09-2022(online)].pdf 2022-09-02
9 202211037762-Others-200922.pdf 2022-09-26
10 202211037762-Correspondence-200922.pdf 2022-09-26
11 202211037762-FORM-26 [03-10-2022(online)].pdf 2022-10-03
12 202211037762-FORM-26 [04-10-2022(online)].pdf 2022-10-04
13 202211037762-POA [24-06-2024(online)].pdf 2024-06-24
14 202211037762-FORM 13 [24-06-2024(online)].pdf 2024-06-24
15 202211037762-AMENDED DOCUMENTS [24-06-2024(online)].pdf 2024-06-24
16 202211037762-Response to office action [07-08-2025(online)].pdf 2025-08-07