DESC:CITED REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application is based on and claims priority from an Indian Provisional Application Number 202341053928 filed on 11-08-2023, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
BACKGROUND
Technical Field
[0002] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle, and more particularly to a gear-shifting mechanism for the vehicle.
Description Of the Related Art
[0003] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present inertinites, not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0004] In general, a gear-shifting mechanism is a substantial part of a vehicle and plays a crucial role in modifying speed, torque, and direction of a power source. As used herein, the gear is defined as a rotating circular machine part with cut teeth or inserted teeth (called cogs), which is used to transmit rotational power from one shaft to the other by engaging the teeth.
[0005] A conventional gear-shifting mechanism has a greater number of gears (to engage with different gear shifting) which makes the conventional gear-shifting mechanism intricate which makes the conventional gear-shifting mechanism expensive. In addition to that, the conventional gear-shifting mechanism brings out noise and vibration at high speeds. The possibility of wear and tear is high due to improper gear shifting.
[0006] In addition to that, the conventional gear-shifting mechanism generates heat energy due to friction which requires cooling systems to dissipate the generated heat energy. The cooling system makes the entire gear-shifting mechanism complex and expensive.
[0007] To overcome the drawbacks of the conventional gear system, automobile manufacturers have transitioned to electric vehicles. Electric vehicles fail to provide a traditional experience to the driver since a control unit or ECU (Electronic Control Unit) changes the gear ratio automatically based on a real-time speed of the vehicle. To provide the traditional driving experience to the driver of the vehicle, the automobile manufacturers have incorporated simulated gear systems on the electric vehicles. The simulated gears provide the traditional driving experience to the driver with an illusion of the manual gear shift including the clutch operation, but in real, the control unit receives the driver’s inputs with the help of one or more sensors and translates the driver's gear selection and the clutch input into precise adjustments of the electric motor's power output.
[0008] At the same time, the above-mentioned simulated gear system has a complex structure due to the engagement of the one or more sensors and, is ineffective in accurately interpreting driver input and effectively controlling electric motor output.
[0009] There is, therefore, a need to overcome the drawbacks, shortcomings, and limitations associated with the conventional gear shifting mechanism by developing an improved, efficient, and cost-effective gear-shifting mechanism.
SUMMARY
[0010] Accordingly, the embodiments herein disclose a gear-shifting mechanism for a vehicle. The gear-shifting mechanism includes a clutch member, a clutch connecting member, a gear-shifting member, a coupling member, a gear shift connecting member, one or more connecting members, a movement-identifying member, and a control unit. The clutch member is in connection with a power source and at least one of one or more connecting members via the clutch connecting member, and the control unit. The clutch connecting member is in connection with the control unit and the clutch member. The clutch connecting member is coupled to a gear-shifting member. The clutch connecting member is configured to generate a predetermined signal when a state of the clutch member is changed among one or more states and transfer the predetermined signal to the control unit. The one or more states of the clutch member include at least one of ON/OFF, engagement / disengagement, and amount of operation.
[0011] The coupling member is connected with the gear shifting member to convey one or more movements of the gear shifting member to the coupling member. The gear shift connecting member is positioned between the coupling member and the gear shifting member. The one or more connecting members transfer a first signal to the control unit. The one or more connecting members includes one or more speed limits. A movement-identifying member is coupled to the coupling member. The movement-identifying member is mechanically configured to identify one or more movements of the coupling member using one or more contact members. The movement-identifying member is configured to generate and transfer one or more signals to the control unit. The control unit is configured to receive the first signal and the one or more signals from the one or more connecting members and the movement-identifying member respectively to regulate performance of a powertrain by allocating the one or more speed limits of the one or more connecting members. The control unit is configured to allow the gear-shifting member to engage with at least one of one or more connecting members upon receiving the predetermined signal from the clutch connecting member.
[0012] In some embodiments, at least one of the one or more connecting members is enabled/disabled by the gear-shifting member.
[0013] In some embodiments, the one or more movements of the coupling member include an upward movement, or a downward movement. The one or more movements of the coupling member depend on one or more movements of the gear-shifting member.
[0014] In some embodiments, the one or more movements of the gear-shifting member include an upward movement, or a downward movement.
[0015] In some embodiments, the one or more contact members include an upper contact member, and a lower contact member.
[0016] In some embodiments, the first signal includes one or more connection information of the one or more connecting members to identify a current speed limit of the one or more speed limits.
[0017] In some embodiments, the one or more signals include one or more movements of the gear-shifting member of the coupling member.
[0018] In some embodiments, the one or more signals include at least a second signal or a third signal. The movement-identifying member generates the second signal and transfers the second signal to the control unit when the coupling member moves and contacts the upper contact member.
[0019] In some embodiments, the movement-identifying member generates the third signal and transfers the third signal to the control unit when the coupling member moves and contacts the lower contact member.
[0020] In some embodiments, the control unit is configured to allow the vehicle to run based on the current speed limit of the one or more speed limits when the control unit receives the predetermined signal only.
[0021] In some embodiments, the control unit is configured to reset the one or more speed limits based on one or more states of the vehicle.
[0022] Accordingly, embodiments herein disclose a gear-shifting mechanism for a vehicle. The gear-shifting mechanism includes a clutch member, a first sensor module, a gear-shifting member, one or more connecting members, a second sensor module, and a control unit.
[0023] The clutch member is in connection with a power source and at least one of the one or more connecting members via the first sensor module 130, and the control unit 110. The first sensor module is in connection with the control unit and the clutch member. The first sensor module is coupled to a gear-shifting member. The first sensor module is configured to generate a predetermined signal when a state of the clutch member is changed among one or more states and transfer the predetermined signal to the control unit. The one or more states of the clutch member include at least one of ON/OFF, engagement/disengagement, and amount of operation. The one or more connecting members transfer a first signal to the control unit. The one or more connecting members include one or more speed limits. The second sensor module is configured to identify one or more movements of the gear-shifting member. The second sensor module is configured to generate and transfer one or more signals to the control unit. The control unit is configured to receive the first signal and the one or more signals from the one or more connecting members and the second sensor module respectively to regulate performance of a powertrain by allocating the one or more speed limits of the one or more connecting members. The control unit is configured to allow the gear-shifting member to engage with at least one of one or more connecting members upon receiving the predetermined signal from the first sensor module.
[0024] In some embodiments, at least one of the one or more connecting members is enabled/disabled by the gear-shifting member.
[0025] In some embodiments, the one or more movements of the gear-shifting member include an upward movement, or a downward movement.
[0026] In some embodiments, the first signal includes one or more connection information of the one or more connecting members to identify a current speed limit of the one or more speed limits.
[0027] In some embodiments, the one or more signals include one or more movements of the gear-shifting member.
[0028] In some embodiments, the one or more signals include at least a second signal or a third signal. The second sensor module generates the second signal and transfers the second signal to the control unit when the gear-shifting member moves upwards.
[0029] In some embodiments, the second sensor module generates the third signal and transfers the third signal to the control unit when the gear-shifting member moves downwards.
[0030] In some embodiments, the control unit is configured to allow the vehicle to run based on the current speed limit of the one or more speed limits when the control unit receives the predetermined signal only.
[0031] In some embodiments, the control unit is configured to reset the one or more speed limits based on one or more states of the vehicle.
[0032] In some embodiments, the second sensor module includes a second set of sensors to determine one or more movements of the gear-shifting member.
[0033] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the invention thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0034] This invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following detailed description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0035] FIG. 1A illustrates a block diagram of a gear-shifting mechanism for a vehicle according to an embodiment herein; and
[0036] FIG. 1B illustrates another approach of the block diagram of the gear-shifting mechanism for the vehicle according to the embodiment herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
[0037] In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter can each be used independently of one another or with any combination of other features. An individual feature may not address all of the problems discussed above or might address only some of the problems discussed above. Some of the problems discussed above might not be fully addressed by any of the features described herein.
[0038] The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth.
[0039] The word “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited by such examples. In addition, any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes,” “has,” “contains,” and other similar words are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive—in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as an open transition word—without precluding any additional or other elements.
[0040] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” or “an instance” or “one instance” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0041] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0042] The accompanying drawings are used to help easily understand various technical features and it should be understood that the embodiments presented herein are not limited by the accompanying drawings. As such, the present disclosure should be construed to extend to any alterations, equivalents and substitutes in addition to those which are particularly set out in the accompanying drawings. Although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are generally only used to distinguish one element from another.
[0043] Accordingly, the embodiments herein disclose a gear-shifting mechanism for a vehicle. The gear-shifting mechanism includes a clutch member, a clutch connecting member, a gear-shifting member, a coupling member, a gear shift connecting member, one or more connecting members, a movement-identifying member, and a control unit. The clutch member is in connection with a power source and at least one of one or more connecting members via the clutch connecting member, and the control unit. The clutch connecting member is in connection with a control unit and the clutch member. The clutch connecting member coupled to a gear-shifting member. The clutch connecting member is configured to generate a predetermined signal when a state of the clutch member is changed among one or more states and transfer the predetermined signal to the control unit. The one or more states of the clutch member include at least one of ON/OFF, engagement / disengagement, and amount of operation. The coupling member is connected with the gear shifting member to convey one or more movements of the gear shifting member to the coupling member. The gear shift connecting member is positioned between the coupling member and the gear shifting member. The one or more connecting members transfer a first signal to the control unit. The one or more connecting members includes one or more speed limits. A movement-identifying member is coupled to the coupling member. The movement-identifying member is mechanically configured to identify one or more movements of the coupling member using one or more contact members. The movement-identifying member is configured to generate and transfer one or more signals to the control unit. The control unit is configured to receive the first signal and the one or more signals from the one or more connecting members and the movement-identifying member respectively to regulate performance of a powertrain by allocating the one or more speed limits of the one or more connecting members. The control unit is configured to allow the gear-shifting member to engage with at least one of one or more connecting members upon receiving the predetermined signal from the clutch connecting member.
[0044] Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIG. 1, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, these are shown as preferred embodiments.
[0045] FIG. 1A illustrates a block diagram of a gear-shifting mechanism 100 for a vehicle according to an embodiment herein. The gear-shifting mechanism 100 includes a clutch member 102, a gear-shifting member 104, one or more connecting members 106 (A-E), a movement-identifying member 108, a control unit 110, a powertrain 112, a coupling member 114, one or more contact members 116, a power source 118, a clutch connecting member 120, and a gear shift connecting member 122.
[0046] The clutch member 102 is electrically coupled to the power source 118 in one end and at least one of the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) in another end. In one embodiment, the clutch member 102 is connected to at least one of the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) via the clutch connecting member 120, and the control unit 110. The connection between the clutch member 102, and the clutch connecting member 120 is a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection.
[0047] The one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) includes one or more predetermined speed ratio and the one or more power drawn ratio. In one embodiment, the predetermined speed ratio and the one or more power drawn ratio of the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) vary based on the system requirement. In one embodiment, the one or more predetermined speed ratio includes but not limited to 1st gear, 2nd gear, 3rd gear, 4th gear, 5th gear, and 6th gear. For example: 2nd gear enables the vehicle to reach speeds between 20 km/h and 45 km/h while consuming a specific amount of power. The control unit 110 limits power consumption to this level or less to conserve energy, and increase the range of the vehicle.
[0048] In one embodiment, the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) may vary in number based on one or more requirements. In another embodiment, the one or more requirements may vary based on the application on which the gear-shifting mechanism 100 is used. As used herein, the power source 118 is a device or system that provides electrical or mechanical energy to operate other devices or systems and supplies the energy needed to perform specific tasks or functions. In one embodiment, the power source 118 may include, but not limited to, a battery pack. The electrical connection between the clutch member 102 and the power source 118 will be open in a typical condition. The electrical connection between the power source 118 and the clutch member 102 will be closed by a rider of the vehicle by pressing the clutch member 102.
[0049] The clutch connecting member 120 is in connection with the control unit 110 and the clutch member 102. The clutch connecting member 120 is coupled to the gear-shifting member 104. In one embodiment, the clutch connecting member 120 is electrically coupled to the gear-shifting member 104. In another embodiment, the clutch connecting member 120 is mechanically coupled to the gear-shifting member 104. The clutch connecting member 120 is mechanically coupled to the gear-shifting member 104 using an extender.
[0050] The clutch connecting member 120 is configured to generate a predetermined signal when a state of the clutch member 102 is changed among one or more states and transfer the predetermined signal to the control unit 110. The one or more states of the clutch member 102 include at least one of ON/OFF, engagement/disengagement, and amount of operation.
[0051] The control unit 110 may include, but not limited to, a body control unit of the vehicle, or a vehicle control unit. In one embodiment, the clutch connecting member 120 may be a switch. In another embodiment, the switch includes a mechanical switch, an electrical switch, an electro-mechanical switch, and the like.
[0052] The gear-shifting member 104 further includes the coupling member 114, and the gear shift connecting member 122. The coupling member 114 is connected with the gear-shifting member 104 to convey one or more movements of the gear-shifting member 104 to the coupling member 114. In one embodiment, the one or more movements of the gear-shifting member 104 include an upward movement, or a downward movement. In another embodiment, the coupling member 114 includes one or more shapes. The one or more shapes of the coupling member 114 include but not limited to dowel, elliptical, circular. The gear shifting member 104 is pivotally positioned on the vehicle. in one embodiment, the gear shifting member 104 is non-pivotally positioned on the vehicle.
[0053] The gear shift connecting member 122 is positioned between the coupling member 114 and the gear shifting member 104. In one embodiment, the gear shift connecting member 122 may be a switch. In another embodiment, the switch includes a mechanical switch, an electrical switch, an electro-mechanical switch, and the like. The coupling member 114 is parallelly coupled to the clutch member 102.
[0054] The one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) transfer a first signal to the control unit 110. In one embodiment, the first signal includes one or more connection information of at least one of the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) to identify a current speed limit of one or more speed limits. The one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) include the one or more speed limits. At least one of the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) enabled/disabled by the gear shifting member 104.The gear shifting member 104 is pivotally positioned on the vehicle. in one embodiment, the gear shifting member 104 is non-pivotally positioned on the vehicle.
[0055] The movement-identifying member 108 is coupled to the coupling member 114. The movement-identifying member 108 is mechanically configured to identify one or more movements of the coupling member 114 using the one or more contact members 116. In one embodiment, the one or more movements of the coupling member 114 include an upward movement, or a downward movement. In another embodiment, the one or more movements of the coupling member 114 depend on one or more movements of the gear-shifting member 104. In one embodiment, the one or more contact members 116 may include an upper contact member 116A, and a lower contact member 116B. In another embodiment, the one or more contact members 116 may include, but not limited to pin and switch. In one embodiment, the switch includes a mechanical switch, an electrical switch, an electro-mechanical switch, and the like. In another embodiment, the gear shift connecting member 122, the one or more contact members 116 may be combined as one component.
[0056] The movement-identifying member 108 is configured to generate and transfer one or more signals to the control unit 110. In one embodiment, the one or more signals includes one or more movements of the gear-shifting member 104 of the coupling member 114. In another embodiment, the one or more signals includes at least a second signal or a third signal. The movement-identifying member 108 generates the second signal and transfers the second signal to the control unit 110 when the coupling member 114 moves and contacts the upper contact member 116A. In one embodiment, the movement-identifying member 108 generates the third signal and transfers the third signal to the control unit 110 when the coupling member 114 moves and contacts the lower contact member 116B. In one embodiment, the movement-identifying member 108 generates the second signal and transfers the second signal to the control unit 110 when the coupling member 114 moves and contacts the lower contact member 116B. In one embodiment, the movement-identifying member 108 generates the third signal and transfers the third signal to the control unit 110 when the coupling member 114 moves and contacts the upper contact member 116A.
[0057] The control unit 110 is configured to receive the first signal and the one or more signals from the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) and the movement-identifying member 108 respectively regulate the performance of the powertrain 112 by allocating the one or more speed limits of the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E). In one embodiment, the powertrain 112 may include, but not limited to, Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) and motors. The control unit 110 is configured to allow the gear-shifting member 104 to engage with at least one of one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) upon receiving the predetermined signal from the clutch connecting member 120. The control unit 110 is configured to allow the vehicle to run based on the current speed limit of the one or more speed limits when the control unit 110 receives the predetermined signal only. The control unit 110 is configured to reset the one or more speed limits based on one or more states of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the one or more states of the vehicle, may include, but not limited to on, off, and ideal. For example, the rider of the vehicle increases or decreases the acceleration of the vehicle based on a required speed limit when the control unit 110 is configured to allow the rider of the vehicle to manually change the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) by moving the gear-shifting member 104.
[0058] In addition to that, the gear-shifting mechanism 100 further includes a braking system and a power regulation system. The braking system and the power regulation system are connected to the control unit 110. The control unit 110 is capable of receiving and processing the data from the braking system and the power regulation system. In one embodiment, the data from the braking system and the power regulation system may include the amount of operation of the braking system and the power regulation system.
[0059] In one embodiment, the clutch member 102 is connected to the power source 118, the clutch connecting member 102, and the control unit 110. The clutch member 102 is connected to the clutch connecting member 120, the gear shifting member 104, and the control unit 110. The gear shifting member 104 is connected to the gear shifting connecting member 122, the coupling member 114, the one or more contact members 116, the movement identifying member 108, and the control unit 110. The clutch member 102 is connected to the gear shifting member 104, the control unit 110, and the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E). The clutch member 102 is connected to the braking system, the power regulation system, the control unit 110, and the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E).
[0060] FIG. 1B illustrates another approach of the block diagram of the gear-shifting mechanism 100 for the vehicle according to the embodiment herein. The gear-shifting mechanism 100 includes the clutch member 102, the gear-shifting member 104, the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E), the control unit 110, the powertrain 112, the power source 118, a first sensor module 130, and a second sensor module 132.
[0061] The clutch member 102 is electrically coupled to the power source 118 in one end and at least one of the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) in another end. In one embodiment, the clutch member 102 is connected to at least one of the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) via the first sensor module 130, and the control unit 110.
[0062] At least one of the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) enabled/disabled by the gear-shifting member 104. In one embodiment, the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) may vary in number based on one or more requirements. In another embodiment, the one or more requirements may vary based on the application on which the gear-shifting mechanism 100 is used. As used herein, the power source 118 is a device or system that provides electrical or mechanical energy to operate other devices or systems and supplies the energy needed to perform specific tasks or functions. In one embodiment, the power source 118 may include, but not limited to, a battery pack. The electrical connection between the clutch member 102 and the power source 118 will be open in a typical condition. The electrical connection between the power source 118 and the clutch member 102 will be closed by a rider of the vehicle by pressing the clutch member 102.
[0063] The first sensor module 130 is in connection with the clutch member 102 and the control unit 110. The first sensor module 130 is configured to generate a predetermined signal when a state of the clutch member 102 is changed among one or more states and transfer the predetermined signal to the control unit 110. The one or more states of the clutch member 102 include at least one of ON/OFF, engagement/disengagement, and amount of operation. In one embodiment, the control unit 110 may include, but not limited to, a body control unit of the vehicle, or a vehicle control unit. In one embodiment, the first set of sensors may include, but not limited to, a reed switch, and a plunger.
[0064] The one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) transfer a first signal to the control unit 110. In one embodiment, the first signal includes one or more connection information of the at least one of the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) to identify a current speed limit of one or more speed limits. In another embodiment, the control unit 110 receives the first signal from at least one of the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E). The one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) includes the one or more speed limits. At least one of the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) enabled/disabled by the gear shifting member 104.
[0065] The second sensor module 132 is configured to identify one or more movements of gear-shifting member 104. In one embodiment, the one or more movements of the gear-shifting member 104 include an upward movement or a downward movement. The second sensor module 132 is configured to generate and transfer one or more signals to the control unit 110. In one embodiment, the one or more signals include the one or more movements of the gear-shifting member 104. In another embodiment, the one or more signals include at least a second signal or a third signal.
[0066] The second sensor module 132 generates the second signal and transfers the second signal to the control unit 110 when the gear-shifting member 104 moves upwards. In one embodiment, the second sensor module 132 generates the third signal and transfers the third signal to the control unit 110 when the gear-shifting member 104 moves downwards. In one embodiment, the second sensor module 132 generates the second signal and transfers the second signal to the control unit 110 when the gear-shifting member 104 moves downwards. In one embodiment, the second sensor module 132 generates the third signal and transfers the third signal to the control unit 110 when the gear-shifting member 104 moves upwards. The second sensor module 132 includes a second set of sensors to determine the one or more movements of the gear-shifting member 104. In one embodiment, the second set of sensors may include, but not limited to a reed switch, and a plunger.
[0067] The control unit 110 is configured to receive the first signal and the one or more signals from the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) and the second sensor module 132 respectively to regulate the performance of the powertrain 112 by allocating the one or more speed limits of the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E). In one embodiment, the powertrain 112 may include, but not limited to, Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) and motors. The control unit 110 is configured to allow the gear-shifting member 104 to engage with at least one of one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) upon receiving the predetermined signal from the first sensor module 130. The control unit 110 is configured to allow the vehicle to run based on the current speed limit of the one or more speed limits when the control unit 110 receives the predetermined signal only. The control unit 110 is configured to reset the one or more speed limits based on one or more states of vehicle. In one embodiment, the one or more states of the vehicle, may include, but not limited to on, off, and ideal. For example, the rider of the vehicle increases or decreases the acceleration of the vehicle based on the required speed limit when the control unit 110 is configured to allow the rider of the vehicle to manually change the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) by moving the gear-shifting member 104.
[0068] In addition to that, the gear-shifting mechanism 100 further includes a braking system and a power regulation system. The braking system and the power regulation system are connected to the control unit 110. The control unit 110 is capable of receiving and processing the data from the braking system and the power regulation system. In one embodiment, the data from the braking system and the power regulation system may include the amount of operation of the braking system and the power regulation system.
[0069] In one embodiment, the clutch member 102 is connected to the power source 118, the first sensor module 130, and the control unit 110. The clutch member 102 is connected to the first sensor module 130, the gear shifting member 104, and the control unit 110. The gear shifting member 104 is connected to the second sensor module 132, and the control unit 110. The clutch member 102 is connected to the gear shifting member 104, the control unit 110, and the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E). The clutch member 102 is connected to the braking system, the power regulation system, the control unit 110, and the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E).
[0070] The proposed invention helps to reduce noise and vibration at high speeds, and possibility of wear and tear due to improper gear shifting. The proposed invention generates less amount of heat energy during friction so there is no need for cooling systems. So that the gear-shifting mechanism 100 is simple and cheaper. Furthermore, the control unit 110 identifies that the rider of the vehicle decides to increase the speed of the vehicle based on the first and the one or more signals. Each of the one or more connecting members 106 (A-E) produces and sends a different signal to the control unit 110. The control unit 110 allocates the predetermined speed limit to the rider based on the first and the one or more signals.
[0071] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the scope of the embodiments as described herein.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

100: Gear-shifting mechanism
102: Clutch member
104: Gear-shifting member
106 A-E: One or more connecting members
108: Movement-identifying member
110: Control unit
112: Powertrain
114: Coupling member
116: One or more contact members
116A: Upper contact member
116B: Lower contact member
118: Power source
120: Clutch connecting member
122: Gear shift connecting member
130: First sensor module
132: Second sensor module.





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I/We Claim:
1. A gear-shifting mechanism (100) for a vehicle, comprising:
a clutch member (102) is in connection with a power source (118) and at least one of one or more connecting members (106 (A-E)) via a clutch connecting member (120), and a control unit (110);
the clutch connecting member (120) is in connection with the control unit (110) and the clutch member (102), wherein the clutch connecting member (120) is coupled to a gear-shifting member (104), wherein the clutch connecting member (120) is configured to generate a predetermined signal when a state of the clutch member (102) is changed among one or more states and transfer the predetermined signal to the control unit (110), wherein the one or more states of the clutch member (102) comprise at least one of ON/OFF, engagement/disengagement, and amount of operation;
the gear-shifting member (104);
a coupling member (114) is connected with the gear-shifting member (104) to convey one or more movements of the gear-shifting member (104) to the coupling member (114);
a gear shift connecting member (122) is positioned between the coupling member (114) and the gear-shifting member (104);
the one or more connecting members (106 (A-E)) transfer a first signal to the control unit (110), wherein the one or more connecting members (106 (A-E)) comprises one or more speed limits;
a movement-identifying member (108) is coupled to the coupling member (114), wherein the movement-identifying member (108) is mechanically configured to identify one or more movements of the coupling member (114) using one or more contact members (116), wherein the movement-identifying member (108) is configured to generate and transfer one or more signals to the control unit (110); and
the control unit (110) is configured to receive the first signal and the one or more signals from the one or more connecting members (106 (A-E)) and the movement-identifying member (108) respectively to regulate performance of a powertrain (112) by allocating the one or more speed limits of the one or more connecting members (106 (A-E)), wherein the control unit (110) is configured to allow the gear-shifting member (104) to engage with at least one of one or more connecting members (106 (A-E)) upon receiving the predetermined signal from the clutch connecting member (120).
2. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more connecting members (106 (A-E)) enabled/disabled by the gear-shifting member (104).
3. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more movements of the coupling member (114) comprise an upward movement, or a downward movement, wherein the one or more movements of the coupling member (114) depends on the one or more movements of the gear-shifting member (104).
4. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more movements of the gear-shifting member (104) comprise an upward movement or a downward movement.
5. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more contact members (116) comprise an upper contact member (116A), and a lower contact member (116B).
6. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first signal comprises one or more connection information of the one or more connecting members (106 (A-E)) to identify a current speed limit of the one or more speed limits.
7. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more signals comprise the one or more movements of the gear-shifting member (104) of the coupling member (114).
8. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more signals comprise at least a second signal or a third signal, wherein the movement identifying member (108) generates the second signal and transfers the second signal to the control unit (110) when the coupling member (114) moves and contacts the upper contact member (116A).
9. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claims 1 and 8, wherein the movement identifying member (108) generates the third signal and transfers the third signal to the control unit (110) when the coupling member (114) moves and contacts the lower contact member (116B).
10. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (110) is configured to allow the vehicle to run based on the current speed limit of the one or more speed limits when the control unit (110) receives the predetermined signal only.
11. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (110) is configured to reset the one or more speed limits based on one or more states of the vehicle.
12. A gear-shifting mechanism (100) for a vehicle, comprising,
a clutch member (102) is in connection with a power source (118) and at least one of one or more connecting members (106 (A-E)) via a first sensor module and a control unit (110);
a gear-shifting member (104);
the first sensor module (130) is in connection with the control unit (110) and the clutch member (102), wherein the first sensor module (130) is coupled to a gear-shifting member (104), wherein the first sensor module (130) is configured to generate a predetermined signal when a state of the clutch member (102) is changed among one or more states and transfer the predetermined signal to the control unit (110), wherein the one or more states of the clutch member (102) comprise at least one of ON/OFF, engagement/disengagement, and amount of operation;
the one or more connecting members (106 (A-E)) transfer a first signal to the control unit (110), wherein the one or more connecting members (106 (A-E)) comprise one or more speed limits;
a second sensor module (132) is configured to identify one or more movements of the gear-shifting member (104), wherein the second sensor module (132) is configured to generate and transfer one or more signals to the control unit (110);
the control unit (110) is configured to receive the first signal and the one or more signals from the one or more connecting members (106 (A-E)) and the second sensor module (132) respectively to regulate performance of a powertrain (112) by allocating the one or more speed limits of the one or more connecting members (106 (A-E)), wherein the control unit (110) is configured to allow the gear-shifting member (104) to engage with at least one of one or more connecting members (106 (A-E)) upon receiving the predetermined signal from the first sensor module (130).
13. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 12, wherein at least one of the one or more connecting members (106 (A-E)) enabled/disabled by the gear-shifting member (104).
14. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the one or more movements of the gear-shifting member (104) comprise an upward movement, or a downward movement.
15. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the first signal comprises one or more connection information of the one or more connecting members (106 (A-E)) to identify a current speed limit of the one or more speed limits.
16. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the one or more signals comprise one or more movements of the gear-shifting member (104) of the coupling member (114).
17. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the one or more signals comprise at least a second signal or a third signal, wherein the second sensor module (132) generates the second signal and transfers the second signal to the control unit (110) when the gear-shifting member (104) moves upwards.
18. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claims 12 and 17, wherein the second sensor module (132) generates the third signal and transfers the third signal to the control unit (110) when the gear-shifting member (104) moves downwards.
19. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the control unit (110) is configured to allow the vehicle to run based on the current speed limit of the one or more speed limits when the control unit (110) receives the predetermined signal only.
20. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the control unit (110) is configured to reset the one or more speed limits based on one or more states of the vehicle.
21. The gear-shifting mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the second sensor module (132) comprises a second set of sensors to determine one or more movements of the gear-shifting member (104).