The present disclosure, in general, relates to a snap clip for locking a clevis pin of a brake pedal in a vehicle. Moreover, the present disclosure describes a snap clip to lock a clevis pin of a brake pedal with a clevis of a master cylinder.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A brake pedal is one of the main safety components installed in a vehicle. The brake pedal is connected to a master cylinder for performing the brake operation. For establishing such connection, a brake pedal arm is connected through its clevis pin with a clevis of a master cylinder. The clevis pin is passed through an opening formed in the clevis and locked therein by insertion of a snap clip in a clevis pin hole formed at a clevis pin portion coming out of the opening of the clevis.
[0003] Due to production requirements and ease of assembly, clearance is required between the snap clip and the clevis pin hole, as well as between the clevis pin and the clevis. Because of necessary clearances in parts, i.e., the snap clip, the clevis pin hole, the clevis pin and the clevis, abnormal noise is generated during regular operation of the brake pedal. This generated abnormal noise inside a passenger compartment is undesired and can be a concern for the driver and the passenger's comfort.
[0004] To eliminate the aforementioned abnormal noise generated by the brake pedal, various solutions have been proposed in the state of the art. One of the solutions discloses the implementation of an additional dampening

material, such as rubber or plastic, in between the clearance or gap between the snap clip and the clevis pin hole, as well as between the clevis pin and the clevis. However, said implementation of the additional dampening material increases the manufacturing cost. Also, such additional dampening material is not a permanent solution as it may get disassembled after a period of time.
[0005] Therefore, there is a requirement of providing a permanent and cost effective solution to eliminate the aforementioned abnormal noise generated by the brake pedal.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[0007] It is a general or primary object of the present disclosure to provide a snap clip for locking a clevis pin of a brake pedal with a clevis of a master cylinder in a vehicle.
[0008] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a snap clip with a configuration that eliminates the abnormal noise generated by the brake pedal due to the clearance or gap between the snap clip and the clevis pin hole, as well as between the clevis pin and the clevis.
[0009] It is yet another object of the present disclosure to provide a snap clip with a configuration that avoids the loose rattle due to clearance in mating parts of a brake pedal assembly and prevents the generation of the abnormal noise between the mating parts of the brake pedal assembly.
[0010] It is still yet another object of the present disclosure to provide noise free brake operation overcoming the abnormal noise generated due to

clearances in brake pedal assembly parts, which are required for mass production.
[0011] These and other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art after a consideration of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which a preferred form of the present disclosure is illustrated.
SUMMARY
[0012] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a snap clip for locking a clevis pin of a brake pedal. 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.
[0013] The present disclosure relates to a snap clip for locking a clevis pin of a brake pedal for preventing an abnormal noise created during the normal brake operation. The snap clip includes a vertical portion passing through a clevis pin hole of the clevis pin. In addition to the vertical portion, the snap clip includes a plurality of other portions coupled to the vertical portion. In accordance with an implementation, one of the plurality of other portions is in tension with a side edge of the clevis so as to push the vertical portion at an inner edge of the clevis pin hole. This tension of the snap clip with the side edge of the clevis provides a continuous tensile force on the clevis pin due to the additional torsional spring mechanism, which in turn eliminates the abnormal noise which could have been generated because of clearance or gap in between the snap clip and the clevis pin hole, as well as in between the clevis pin and the clevis.

[0014] In an aspect, the plurality of other portions comprises intermediate portions which get wound around the clevis.
[0015] In an aspect, the intermediate portions that get wound around the clevis include a first angular vertical portion extending towards the master cylinder from a top end of the vertical portion. In addition to this, said intermediate portions include a first bend portion extending above the first angular vertical portion and bending above a top edge of the clevis; and a second bend portion extending in front of the first bend portion and bending in a direction parallel to the top edge of the clevis. Further, said intermediate portions include a horizontal portion extending from the second bend portion up to an extreme end of the clevis in a direction parallel to the top edge of the clevis; and a third bend portion extending from the horizontal portion and bending angularly towards the side edge of the clevis. Moreover, said intermediate portions include an "S-shaped" portion extending from the third bend portion up to an outer circumferential surface of the clevis pin, wherein a central portion of the S-shaped portion being tensioned against the side edge of the clevis.
[0016] In an aspect, the one of the plurality of other portions which is being tension against the side edge of the clevis, is the S-shaped portion.
[0017] In an aspect, a central portion of the S-shaped portion is being tensioned against the side edge of the clevis.
[0018] In an aspect, the plurality of other portions further include a U-shaped portion extending from the S-shaped portion and touching the lower surface of the clevis pin.
[0019] To further understand the characteristics and technical contents of the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made regarding

the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative only but not used to limit the scope of the present subject matter.
[0020] 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 like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
[0022] FIGS. 1A illustrates a perspective view of a brake pedal assembly in accordance with the state of the art;
[0023] FIG. 1B illustrates an exploded view of a region of the brake pedal assembly having a convention snap clip locking a clevis pin of a brake pedal;
[0024] FIG. 2A illustrates a perspective view of the brake pedal assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0025] FIG. 2B illustrates an exploded view of the brake pedal assembly having a proposed snap clip locking the clevis pin a brake pedal in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for 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
[0027] 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 con all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0028] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0029] FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate a brake pedal assembly 100 with a conventional snap clip 102 for locking a clevis pin 104 of a brake pedal arm 106 with a clevis 108 of a master cylinder 110. The clevis pin 104 is passed through an opening formed in the clevis 108 and locked therein by insertion of the snap clip 102 in a clevis pin hole 112 formed at a clevis pin portion coming out of the opening of the clevis 108.
[0030] Due to production requirements and ease of assembly, clearance is required in between the snap clip 102 and the clevis pin hole 112, as well as in between the clevis pin 104 and the clevis 108. Because of necessary clearances in parts, i.e., the snap clip 102, the clevis pin hole 112, the clevis pin 104, and the clevis 108, abnormal noise is generated during regular

operation of the brake pedal. This generated abnormal noise inside a passenger compartment is undesired and can be a concern for the driver and the passenger's comfort.
[0031] To eliminate the aforementioned abnormal noise generated by the brake pedal, various embodiments and implementations related to a snap clip proposed in accordance with the present disclosure are described herein below.
[0032] FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate a brake pedal assembly 200 proposed in accordance with the present disclosure. The brake pedal assembly 200 proposed herein includes all the components similar to the component of the conventional brake pedal assembly 100, except a snap clip 202 which is designed and proposed in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0033] The snap clip 202 proposed herein includes a vertical portion 202A and a plurality of other portions 202B, 202C, 202D, 202E, 202F, 202G, 202S, 202U and 202END coupled to the vertical portion 202A . Said plurality of other portions include an intermediate portions 202C, 202D, 202E, 202F, 200G and 202S, which get wound around the clevis 108.
[0034] In accordance with an implementation, one of the plurality of other portions (202S) is being tension against a side edge 108S of the clevis 108 for pushing the vertical portion 202Aat an inner edge of the clevis pin hole 112. This tension of the snap clip 202 with the side edge 108S of the clevis 108 provides a continuous tensile force on the clevis pin 104 due to the additional torsional spring mechanism, which in turn eliminates the abnormal noise which could have been generated because of clearance or gap in between the snap clip 102 and the clevis pin hole 112, as well as in between the clevis pin 104 and the clevis 108.

[0035] Further, the plurality of other portions 202B, 202C, 202D, 202E, 202F, 202G, 202S, 202U, 202END is coupled to the vertical portion 202A. Said plurality of the other portions includes an intermediate portion 202C, 202D, 202E, 202F, 202G, and 202S which get wound around the clevis 108. Said intermediate portions, that get wound around the clevis, include a first angular vertical portion 202B extending towards the master cylinder 110 from a top end of the vertical portion 202A. Further said intermediate portions include a first bend portion 202C extending above the first angular vertical portion 202B and bending above a top edge 108-T of the clevis 108; and a second bend portion 202D extending in front of the first bend portion 202C and bending in a direction parallel to the top edge 108-T of the clevis 108. In addition to this, said intermediate portions include a horizontal portion 202E extending from the second bend portion 202D up to an extreme end of the clevis 108 in a direction parallel to the top edge 108-T of the clevis 108; and a third bend portion 202F extending from the horizontal portion 202E and bending angularly towards the side edge 108-S of the clevis 108. Moreover, said intermediate portion includes a S-shaped portion 202S extending from the third bend portion 202F up to an outer circumferential surface of the clevis pin 104, wherein a central portion of the S-shaped portion 202S being tensioned against the side edge 108-S of the clevis 108. Further, the one of the plurality of other portions which is being tension against the side edge 108-S of the clevis 108, is the S-shaped portion (202S).
[0036] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, said plurality of other portions further include a U-shaped portion 202U extending from the S-shaped portion 202S and touching the lower surface 202END of clevis pin 104.
[0037] In an aspect, said one of the plurality of other portions is being tension against the side edge 108-S of the clevis 108 so as to push the vertical portion 202A at an inner edge of the clevis pin hole 112. This provides a

continuous tensile force on the clevis pin 104 due to the additional torsional spring mechanism, which helps to prevent the abnormal noise creation during brake pedal operation.
[0038] The snap clip 202 proposed herein meets the mounting requirement and overcomes the issues related to the generation of the abnormal noise during brake pedal operation. Further, the present disclosure describes the snap clip 202 which provides continuous tensile force on the clevis pin 104 due to additional torsional spring mechanism incorporated.
TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES
[0039] There is a plurality of features which are listed as technical advantages below:
[0040] The present disclosure provides a snap clip that facilitates mounting requirement for locking the clevis pin through the clevis pin hole of a brake pedal with a clevis of a master cylinder and prevents the aforementioned clearance related issues during brake pedal operation of vehicle.
[0041] The present disclosure provides a snap clip which does not require any additional damping material for minimising the noise created due to clearance in parts, and thereby saving the manufacturing cost.
[0042] The present disclosure provides a snap clip which is simple in design and easy to assemble.
[0043] The present disclosure provides a snap clip which locks the clevis pin and keeps it in tension to prevent any abnormal noise due to clearance in parts required for mass production.
[0044] The proposed snap clip comprises a vertical portion and a plurality of other portions, so that other portions are configured to remain in tension with

a side edge of the clevis for pushing the vertical portion at an inner edge of the clevis pin hole.
[0045] The proposed snap clip provides the feature which is to provide continuous tensile force on the clevis pin due to the additional torsional spring mechanism incorporated.
Equivalents
[0046] 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 disclosure 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.

WE CLAIM

1. A snap clip (202) for locking a clevis pin (104) of a brake pedal (106)
with a clevis (108) of a master cylinder (110), the snap clip (202)
comprising:
a vertical portion (202A) passing through a clevis pin hole (112) of the clevis pin (104); and
a plurality of other portions coupled to the vertical portion (202A), wherein one of the plurality of other portions is intension against a side edge (108-S) of the clevis (108) so as to push the vertical portion (202A) at an inner edge of the clevis pin hole (112).
2. The snap clip (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of other portions comprises an intermediate portions (202C, 202D, 202E, 202F, 202G, 202S)that get wound around the clevis (108).
3. The snap clip (202) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the intermediate portions that wound around the clevis (108), comprises:
a first angular vertical portion (202B) extending towards the master cylinder (110) from a top end of the vertical portion (202A);
a first bend portion (202C) extending above the first angular vertical portion (202B) and bending above a top edge (108-T) of the clevis (108);
a second bend portion (202D) extending in front of the first bend portion (202C) and bending in a direction parallel to the top edge (108-T) of the clevis (108);
a horizontal portion (202E) extending from the second bend portion (202D) up to an extreme end of the clevis (108) in a direction parallel to the top edge (108-T) of the clevis (108);

a third bend portion (202F) extending from the horizontal portion (202E) and bending angularly towards the side edge (108-S) of the clevis (108); and
a S-shaped portion (202S) extending from the third bend portion (202F) up to an outer circumferential surface of the clevis pin (104).
4. The snap clip (202) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the one of the plurality of other portions which is being tension against the side edge (108-S) of the clevis (108), is the S-shaped portion (202S).
5. The snap clip (202) as claimed in claim 4, wherein a central portion of the S-shaped portion (202S) is being tensioned against the side edge (108-S) of the clevis (108).
6. The snap clip (202) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the plurality of other portions further comprises a U-shaped portion (202U) extending from the S-shaped portion (202S) and touching the lower surface (202END) of the clevis pin (104).