Abstract: ABSTRACT Auto braking system in vehicles include a steering angle sensing mechanism mounted to at least one of a front axle and a steering column of the vehicle, a control valve, a left hand hydraulic actuator, a right hand hydraulic actuator, a left hand brake, a right hand brake, a sensor unit, a control switch and a battery. Each of the sensors detects the angle of the steering or front axle and provides input to the control valve. Accordingly, the control valve provides output to the corresponding hydraulic actuators for activating either the left hand brake or the right hand brake. Fig. 1
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
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TITLE OF THE INVENTION
“AUTO BRAKING SYSTEM IN VEHICLES AND METHOD THEREOF”
APPLICANT:
Name Nationality Address
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited Indian Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.,
MRV, Mahindra World City (MWC),
Plot No. 41/1, Anjur Post, Chengalpattu,
Kanchipuram District – 603204 (TN) INDIA
The following specification particularly describes and ascertains the nature of this invention and the manner in which it is to be performed:-
TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The embodiments herein generally relate to braking systems in vehicles and more particularly, but not exclusively to automatic braking systems in vehicles.
BACKGROUND
[002] Generally, field operations like inter cultivation in orchards, vineyard, row crop applications and pudding applications require tractors or other similar vehicles to make frequent sharp turns. Since, tractors or other similar vehicles are subjected to sharp turns during operation, there is a need for reduction in speed and thereby requiring frequent braking. Frequent braking while making turns leads to among others operator’s fatigue and leads to loss of production time. Further, when tractors or other similar vehicles are operated by low skilled operator it leads to poor turns.
[003] Therefore, there exists a need for a braking control system for a vehicle while making turns. Further, there also exists a need for a system that can eliminate the aforementioned drawbacks.
OBJECTS
[004] The principal object of an embodiment of this invention is to provide a braking control system for assisting turn of a vehicle.
[005] Another object of an embodiment of this invention is to provide a braking control system for enhancing the driving comfort of the operator of the vehicle.
[006] Yet, another object of an embodiment of this invention is to provide a braking control system for making accurate sharp turns using vehicle.
[007] These and other objects 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 spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[008] The embodiments of this invention are 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 description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[009] FIG. 1 depicts a schematic of a braking control system, according to a first embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein;
[0010] FIG. 2 depicts a front view of a steering angle sensing mechanism of braking control system, according to the first embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein;
[0011] FIG. 3 depicts a top view of the steering angle sensing mechanism of braking control system, according to the first embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein;
[0012] FIG. 4 depicts a schematic of a braking control system, according to a second embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein; and
[0013] FIG. 5 depicts a side view of a steering angle sensing mechanism of braking control system, according to the second embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0014] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0015] The embodiments herein achieve a braking control system for assisting turn of a vehicle. Further, embodiments herein achieve a braking control system for enhancing the driving comfort of the operator of a vehicle. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 5, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown embodiments.
[0016] FIG. 1 depicts a schematic of a braking control system 100, according to a first embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein. FIG. 2 depicts a front view of a steering angle sensing mechanism 102 of braking control system 100, according to the first embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein and FIG. 3 depicts a top view of the steering angle sensing mechanism 102 of braking control system100, according to the first embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein.
[0017] In the first embodiment, the steering angle sensing mechanism 102 of the braking control system 100 is mounted to a front axle F of the vehicle.
[0018] The braking control system 100 includes a steering angle sensing mechanism 102, a control valve 104, a left hand hydraulic actuator 106, a right hand hydraulic actuator (not shown), a left hand brake 108, a right hand brake (not shown), a sensor unit 110, a control switch 112 and a battery unit B.
[0019] In an embodiment, the steering angle sensing mechanism 102 is mounted to a king pin K provided to a tube unit T of the front axle F. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to mount the steering angle sensing mechanism 102 to a steering arm or any other system that is provided in communication with the steering system of the vehicle without otherwise deterring the intended function of the steering angle sensing mechanism 102 as can be deduced from the description.
[0020] The steering angle sensing mechanism 102 includes a spacer 102a, a first cam 102b, a second cam 102c, a first locking element 102d, a holder 102e, a plurality of sensors 102f, a clamping element 102g, a top cover element 102h and a second locking element 102i.
[0021] The spacer 102a is mounted to the king pin K provided in the tube unit T of the front axle F. The spacer 102a is used to fill the gap between the king pin K and the first cam 102b. In an embodiment, the spacer 102a includes an opening (not shown) secured to the king pin K. The first cam 102b is mounted to the spacer 102a. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to mount the first cam 102b to the king pin K without otherwise deterring the intended function of the spacer 102a and the first cam 102b as can be deduced from the description. The first cam 102b includes an opening (not shown) secured to the kingpin K via spacer 102a. The first cam 102b is configured to rotate in anti-clockwise direction while the vehicle is making a left turn. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to configure the second cam 102c to rotate in anti-clockwise direction while the vehicle is making a left turn without otherwise deterring the intended function of the first cam 102b as can be deduced from the description. The first cam 102b is used to actuate corresponding sensor 102f to communicate with the control valve 104 to actuate left hand hydraulic actuator 106. The first cam 102b is provided with angle scale markings to set desired steering angle for left side turn in accordance to different ranges of vehicles.
[0022] The second cam 102c is mounted to the first cam 102b. The second cam 102c includes an opening (not shown) secured to the king pin K via first cam 102b and spacer 102a. The first cam 102b is configured to rotate in clockwise direction while the vehicle is making a right turn. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to configure the first cam 102b to rotate in clockwise direction while the vehicle is making a right turn without otherwise deterring the intended function of the second cam 102c as can be deduced from the description. The second cam 102c is used to actuate corresponding sensor 102f to communicate with the control valve 104 to actuate right hand hydraulic actuator (not shown). The second cam 102c is provided with angle scale markings to set desired steering angle for right side turn in accordance to different ranges of vehicles.
[0023] The king pin K includes an opening (not shown) therein to receive the first locking element 102d. The first locking element 102d is used to secure at least one of the spacer 102a, the first cam 102b and the second cam 102c to the king pin K. In an embodiment, the first locking element is a hexagonal bolt. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide a screw or any other fasteners to secure at least one of the spacer 102a, the first cam 102b and the second cam 102c to the king pin K without otherwise deterring the intended function of the first locking element 102d as can be deduced from the description. In an embodiment, the first locking element 102d includes an opening (not shown) to receive the second locking element 102i.
[0024] The holder 102e is fixed to the tube unit T by using the clamping element 102g. The holder 102e is used to support each of the sensors 102f. Each of the sensors 102f is secured to the holder 102e. One of the sensors 102f that contacts the first cam 102b is used to determine the steering angle of the vehicle making a left side turn. Another sensor 102f that contacts the second cam 102c is used to determine the steering angle of the vehicle making a right side turn. Each of the sensors 102f is provided in communication with the control valve 104. Each of the sensors 102f is used to operate the control valve 104 based on turning direction of the vehicle.
[0025] The top cover element 102h is mounted to the holder 102e to protect the steering angle sensing mechanism 102 from foreign agents such as dust, mud, water, etc. In an embodiment, the top cover element 102h includes an opening (not shown) secured to the first locking element 102d by using a second locking element 102i. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to secure the top cover element 102h to the holder 102e without otherwise deterring the intended function of the top cover element 102h as can be deduced from the description.
[0026] The control valve 104 is used to control the flow of hydraulic fluid to the left hydraulic actuator 106 and the right hydraulic actuator (not shown). In an embodiment, the direction control valve is a solenoid direction control valve. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide the braking control system 100 with a check valve or any other type of control valve without otherwise deterring the intended function of the control valve 104 as can be deduced from the description. The control valve 104 receives hydraulic fluid from the steering return line S. In general, the hydraulic fluid received in the control valve 104 is drained to the reservoir R. The reservoir R is used to store hydraulic fluid.
[0027] The left hand hydraulic actuator 106 is used to actuate the left hand brake 108. The right hand hydraulic actuator (not shown) is used to actuate the right hand brake (not shown). However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide the braking control system 100 to use a plurality of pneumatic actuators for actuating corresponding left hand brake 108 and right hand brake (not shown) without otherwise deterring the intended function of the left hand hydraulic actuator 106 and the right hand hydraulic actuator (not shown) as can be deduced from the description. The left hand brake 108 and the right hand brake (not shown) are used to slow the speed of the vehicle in a gradual manner.
[0028] The sensor unit 110 is used to detect the speed of the vehicle. The sensor unit 110 is provided in communication with each of the sensors 102f of the steering angle sensing mechanism 102. The sensor unit 110 is provided to the braking control system 100 to enable safety of the operator. In an embodiment, the sensor unit 110 is set at a predetermined speed limit to allow the braking control system 100 to apply brake. In an embodiment, the sensor unit 110 is set up to 10 kilometer per hour (km/h) to allow the braking system to apply brake. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to configure the sensor unit 110 to be set at any speed therein to provide the braking control system 100 to apply brake without otherwise deterring the intended function of the sensor unit 110 as can be deduced from the description.
[0029] The control switch 112 can be switched on/off to activate/deactivate the braking control system 100. The control switch 112 is connected to the sensor unit 110. The battery unit B is connected to the control switch 112. The battery unit B serves as a power source to enable the functioning of at least one of the control switch 112, the sensor unit 110, the plurality of sensors 102f of the steering angle sensing mechanism 102 and the control valve 104.
[0030] The working of the braking control system 100 is as follows. When the vehicle is making a left turn, the first cam 102b rotates in anti-clockwise direction to contact the corresponding sensors 102f to activate the control valve 104 to allow the hydraulic fluid to be received in the rod’s (not shown) side of the left hydraulic actuator 106. The hydraulic fluid pushes the piston (not shown) of the left hydraulic actuator 106 upward to pull a linkage element (not shown) that actuates the left hand brake 108 to apply braking action in a gradual manner. When the vehicle is making a right turn, the second cam 102c rotates in clockwise direction to contact the corresponding sensor 102f to activate the control valve 104 to allow the hydraulic fluid to be received in the rod’s (not shown) side of the right hydraulic actuator (not shown). The hydraulic fluid pushes the piston (not shown) of the right hydraulic actuator (not shown) upward to pull a linkage element (not shown) that actuates the right hand brake (not shown) to apply braking action in a gradual manner. Thus an auto-braking system is provided to the vehicle for enhancing the driving comfort of the operator.
[0031] FIG. 4 depicts a schematic of a braking control system 200, according to a second embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein and FIG. 5 depicts a side view of a steering angle sensing mechanism 202 of braking control system 200, according to the second embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein.
[0032] In second embodiment, the steering angle sensing mechanism 202 is assembled to a steering column C of the vehicle. The braking control system 200 includes a steering angle sensing mechanism 202, a control valve 204, a left hand hydraulic actuator 206, a right hand hydraulic actuator (not shown), a left hand brake 208 and a right hand brake (not shown), a sensor unit 210, a control switch 212 and a battery unit B.
[0033] In an embodiment, the steering angle sensing mechanism 202 includes a plurality of first holding elements 202a, plurality of sensors 202b, a slider 202c, a holder 202d, a plurality of springs (not shown), a first locking element 202e, a guiding element 202f, a linkage element 202g and a plurality of second locking elements (not shown).
[0034] Each of the holding elements 202a is secured to the steering column C of the vehicle. Each of the holding elements 202a is used to hold each of the sensors 202b and the holder 202d. In an embodiment, each of the first holding element 202a includes a first opening (not shown) to secure the position of each of the sensors 202b. Further, in an embodiment, each of the holding elements 202a includes a second opening (not shown) to receive the holder 202d. Each of the sensors 202b is provided in communication to the control valve 204. In an embodiment, each of the sensors 202b is used to operate the direction control valve 204 as per the turning directions of the vehicle. Each of the sensors 202b is secured to each of the first holding element 202a.
[0035] In an embodiment, the slider 202c is used to actuate each of the sensors 202b as per the turning directions of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the slider 202c is made of plastic. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide the slider 202c to be made from metal or any other material without otherwise deterring the intended function of the slider 202c as can be deduced from the description. The steering column C includes a slot (not shown) to guide the upward and downward movement of the slider 202c. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide the steering column C with keyway or any other machining in the steering column C to guide the upward and downward movement of the slider 202b without otherwise deterring the intended function of the steering column C and the slider 202c as can be deduced from the description. Further, in an embodiment, the slider 202c includes an opening (not shown) to receive the guiding element 202f.
[0036] The holder 202d is used to hold the plurality of springs (not shown). The holder 202d includes a head (not shown) disposed to corresponding first holding element 202a to secure one end of the holder 202d. The other end of the holder 202d is secured to the corresponding first holding element 202a by using the first locking element 202e. In an embodiment, the plurality of springs (not shown) is provided to the guiding element 202d to facilitate the return of the slider 202d back to its initial position. Each of the spring (not shown) is located in between the slider 202d. In an embodiment, the first locking element 202e includes an opening (not shown) therein to receive the holder 202d.
[0037] The guiding element 202f is secured to the slider 202c. In an embodiment, the guiding element 202f is a pin. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide any other type of guiding part to guide the sliding of the linkage element 202g without otherwise deterring the intended function of the guiding element 202f as can be deduced from the description. In an embodiment, the guiding element 202f includes a groove (not shown) to guide the sliding of the linkage element 202g as and when the slider 202c moves upward and downward.
[0038] In an embodiment, both the ends of the linkage element 202g are wound to the steering column C. Further, in an embodiment, the linkage element 202g is a wire. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide a string or any other type of mechanical part that supports upward and downward motion of the slider 202c without otherwise deterring the intended function of the linkage element 202g as can be deduced from the description. In an embodiment, each of the second locking elements (not shown) is used to secure the position of the corresponding ends (not shown) of the linkage element 202g. The steering column C includes a plurality of openings (not shown) to receive corresponding second locking elements (not shown).
[0039] The control valve 204 is used to control the flow of hydraulic fluid to the left hand hydraulic actuator 206 and the right hand hydraulic actuator (not shown). In an embodiment, the control valve 204 is a solenoid direction control valve. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide the braking control system 200 with a check valve or any other type of control valve without otherwise deterring the intended function of the control valve 204 as can be deduced from the description. The control valve 204 receives hydraulic fluid from the steering return line S. In general, the hydraulic fluid received in the control valve 204 is drained to the reservoir R. The reservoir R is used to store hydraulic fluid.
[0040] The left hand hydraulic actuator 206 is used to actuate the left hand brake 208. The right hand hydraulic actuator (not shown) is used to actuate the right hand brake (not shown). However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide the braking control system 200 to use a plurality of pneumatic actuators for actuating corresponding left hand brake 208 and right hand brake (not shown) without otherwise deterring the intended function of the left hand hydraulic actuator 206 and the right hand hydraulic actuator (not shown) as can be deduced from the description. The left hand brake 208 and the right hand brake (not shown) are used to slow the speed of the vehicle in a gradual manner.
[0041] The sensor unit 210 is used to detect the speed of the vehicle. The sensor unit 210 is provided in communication with each of the sensors 202b of the steering angle sensing mechanism 202. The sensor unit 210 is provided to the braking control system 200 to enable safety of the operator. In an embodiment, the sensor unit 210 is set at a predetermined speed limit to allow the braking control system 200 to apply brake. In an embodiment, the sensor unit 210 is set up to 10 kilometer per hour (km/h) to allow the braking control system 200 to apply brake. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to configure the sensor unit 210 to be set at any speed therein to provide the braking control system 200 to apply brake without otherwise deterring the intended function of the sensor unit 210 as can be deduced from the description.
[0042] The control switch 212 can be switched on/off to activate/deactivate the braking control system 200. The control switch 212 is connected to the sensor unit 210. The battery unit B is connected to the control switch 212. The battery unit B serves as a power source to enable the functioning of at least one of the control switch 212, the sensor unit 210, the plurality of sensors 202b of the steering angle sensing mechanism 202 and the control valve 204.
[0043] The working of the braking control system 200 is as follows. When the operator rotates a steering wheel (not shown) in anti-clockwise direction, the slider 202c moves downward and contacts the corresponding sensor 202b to activate the control valve 204 to allow hydraulic fluid to be received in the rod’s (not shown) of the left hand hydraulic actuator 206. The hydraulic fluid pushes the piston (not shown) of the left hand hydraulic actuator 206 upward to pull the linkage element (not shown) of the left hand brake 208 to apply braking action in a gradual manner. When the operator rotates the steering wheel (not shown) in clockwise direction, the slider 202a moves upward and contacts the corresponding sensor 202b to activate the control valve 204 to allow hydraulic fluid to be received in the rod’s (not shown) of the right hand hydraulic actuator (not shown). The hydraulic fluid pushes the piston (not shown) of the right hand hydraulic actuator (not shown) upward to pull the corresponding linkage element (not shown) of the right hand brake (not shown) to apply braking action in a gradual manner. Thus an auto-braking system is provided to the vehicle for enhancing the driving comfort of the operator.
[0044] 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 spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
CLAIMS
We claim,
1. A braking control system for a vehicle comprising:
a steering angle sensing mechanism mounted to a front axle of said vehicle, said steering angle sensing mechanism comprising a spacer, a first cam mounted to said spacer, a second cam mounted to said first cam, a holder, a plurality of sensors secured to said holder, a first locking element, a clamping element, a top cover element mounted to said holder and a second locking element;
a control valve operated by each of said sensors of said steering angle sensing mechanism;
a sensor unit provided in communication with each of said sensors of said steering angle sensing mechanism;
a control switch connected to said sensor unit;
a left hand brake;
a right hand brake;
a left hand hydraulic actuator; said left hand hydraulic actuator is adapted to operate said left hand brake; and
a right hand hydraulic actuator; said right hand hydraulic actuator is adapted to operate said right hand brake,
wherein
said control valve is adapted to provide hydraulic fluid to said left hand hydraulic actuator and said right hand hydraulic actuator.
2. The braking control system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said steering angle sensing mechanism is mounted to a king pin of said front axle of said vehicle.
3. The braking control system as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said spacer, said first cam and said second cam of said steering angle sensing mechanism having an opening adapted to be secured to said king pin of said front axle by using said first locking of element of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
4. The braking control system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said holder of said steering angle sensing mechanism is fixed to a tube unit of said vehicle by using said clamping element of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
5. The braking control system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said top cover element of said steering angle sensing mechanism is adapted to protect said spacer, said first cam, said second cam and each of said sensors of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
6. The braking control system as claimed in claim 5, wherein said top cover element of said steering angle sensing mechanism having an opening adapted to be secured to an opening provided on top of said first locking element by using said second locking element of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
7. The braking control system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sensor unit is adapted to control said sensors of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
8. The braking control system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a reservoir adapted to store hydraulic fluid.
9. The braking control system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a battery connected to said control switch.
10. The braking control system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said control valve is a solenoid direction control valve.
11. A braking control system for a vehicle comprising:
a steering angle sensing mechanism mounted to a steering column of said vehicle, said steering angle sensing mechanism comprising a plurality of holding elements, a plurality of sensors, a slider, a holder, a plurality of springs, a first locking element , a guiding element, a linkage element and a plurality of second locking elements;
a control valve operated by each of said sensors of said steering angle sensing mechanism;
a sensor unit provided in communication with each of said sensors of said steering angle sensing mechanism;
a control switch connected to said sensor unit;
a left hand brake;
a right hand brake;
a left hand hydraulic actuator; said left hand hydraulic actuator is adapted to operate said left hand brake; and
a right hand hydraulic actuator; said right hand hydraulic actuator is adapted to operate said right hand brake,
wherein
said control valve is adapted to provide hydraulic fluid to said left hand hydraulic actuator and said right hand hydraulic actuator.
12. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein each of said holding elements of said steering angle sensing mechanism is secured to a steering column of said vehicle.
13. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein each of said holding element having a first opening adapted to secure the position of each of said sensors of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
14. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein each of said holding element having a second opening and said slider having a first opening therein to receive said holder of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
15. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein said first locking element having an opening adapted to secure one end of said holder mounted to one of said holding element of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
16. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein said sensor unit is adapted to control said sensors of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
17. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein said slider of said steering angle sensing mechanism is configured to be have linear motion provided by a slot provided in said steering column of said vehicle.
18. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein said slider having a second opening adapted to secure said guiding element of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
19. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein said guiding element having a groove adapted to guide sliding action of said linkage element of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
20. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein each of said second locking element is adapted to secure position of corresponding ends of said linkage element.
21. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein each of said spring is disposed to said holder and located between said slider of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
22. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, further comprising a reservoir adapted to store hydraulic fluid.
23. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, further comprising a battery connected to said control switch.
24. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein said control valve is a solenoid direction control valve.
Dated this 29th December 2015
Signatures:
Name of the Signatory: Dr. Kalyan Chakravarthy
ABSTRACT
Auto braking system in vehicles include a steering angle sensing mechanism mounted to at least one of a front axle and a steering column of the vehicle, a control valve, a left hand hydraulic actuator, a right hand hydraulic actuator, a left hand brake, a right hand brake, a sensor unit, a control switch and a battery. Each of the sensors detects the angle of the steering or front axle and provides input to the control valve. Accordingly, the control valve provides output to the corresponding hydraulic actuators for activating either the left hand brake or the right hand brake.
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,CLAIMS:CLAIMS
We claim,
1. A braking control system for a vehicle comprising:
a steering angle sensing mechanism mounted to a front axle of said vehicle, said steering angle sensing mechanism comprising a spacer, a first cam mounted to said spacer, a second cam mounted to said first cam, a holder, a plurality of sensors secured to said holder, a first locking element, a clamping element, a top cover element mounted to said holder and a second locking element;
a control valve operated by each of said sensors of said steering angle sensing mechanism;
a sensor unit provided in communication with each of said sensors of said steering angle sensing mechanism;
a control switch connected to said sensor unit;
a left hand brake;
a right hand brake;
a left hand hydraulic actuator; said left hand hydraulic actuator is adapted to operate said left hand brake; and
a right hand hydraulic actuator; said right hand hydraulic actuator is adapted to operate said right hand brake,
wherein
said control valve is adapted to provide hydraulic fluid to said left hand hydraulic actuator and said right hand hydraulic actuator.
2. The braking control system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said steering angle sensing mechanism is mounted to a king pin of said front axle of said vehicle.
3. The braking control system as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said spacer, said first cam and said second cam of said steering angle sensing mechanism having an opening adapted to be secured to said king pin of said front axle by using said first locking of element of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
4. The braking control system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said holder of said steering angle sensing mechanism is fixed to a tube unit of said vehicle by using said clamping element of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
5. The braking control system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said top cover element of said steering angle sensing mechanism is adapted to protect said spacer, said first cam, said second cam and each of said sensors of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
6. The braking control system as claimed in claim 5, wherein said top cover element of said steering angle sensing mechanism having an opening adapted to be secured to an opening provided on top of said first locking element by using said second locking element of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
7. The braking control system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sensor unit is adapted to control said sensors of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
8. The braking control system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a reservoir adapted to store hydraulic fluid.
9. The braking control system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a battery connected to said control switch.
10. The braking control system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said control valve is a solenoid direction control valve.
11. A braking control system for a vehicle comprising:
a steering angle sensing mechanism mounted to a steering column of said vehicle, said steering angle sensing mechanism comprising a plurality of holding elements, a plurality of sensors, a slider, a holder, a plurality of springs, a first locking element , a guiding element, a linkage element and a plurality of second locking elements;
a control valve operated by each of said sensors of said steering angle sensing mechanism;
a sensor unit provided in communication with each of said sensors of said steering angle sensing mechanism;
a control switch connected to said sensor unit;
a left hand brake;
a right hand brake;
a left hand hydraulic actuator; said left hand hydraulic actuator is adapted to operate said left hand brake; and
a right hand hydraulic actuator; said right hand hydraulic actuator is adapted to operate said right hand brake,
wherein
said control valve is adapted to provide hydraulic fluid to said left hand hydraulic actuator and said right hand hydraulic actuator.
12. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein each of said holding elements of said steering angle sensing mechanism is secured to a steering column of said vehicle.
13. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein each of said holding element having a first opening adapted to secure the position of each of said sensors of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
14. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein each of said holding element having a second opening and said slider having a first opening therein to receive said holder of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
15. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein said first locking element having an opening adapted to secure one end of said holder mounted to one of said holding element of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
16. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein said sensor unit is adapted to control said sensors of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
17. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein said slider of said steering angle sensing mechanism is configured to be have linear motion provided by a slot provided in said steering column of said vehicle.
18. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein said slider having a second opening adapted to secure said guiding element of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
19. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein said guiding element having a groove adapted to guide sliding action of said linkage element of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
20. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein each of said second locking element is adapted to secure position of corresponding ends of said linkage element.
21. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein each of said spring is disposed to said holder and located between said slider of said steering angle sensing mechanism.
22. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, further comprising a reservoir adapted to store hydraulic fluid.
23. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, further comprising a battery connected to said control switch.
24. The braking control system as claimed in claim 11, wherein said control valve is a solenoid direction control valve.
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| 1 | 6741-CHE-2014-IntimationOfGrant17-08-2022.pdf | 2022-08-17 |
| 1 | Form5.pdf | 2015-01-02 |
| 2 | 6741-CHE-2014-PatentCertificate17-08-2022.pdf | 2022-08-17 |
| 2 | FORM3.pdf | 2015-01-02 |
| 3 | Form2_PS.pdf | 2015-01-02 |
| 3 | Correspondence by Agent_Form-1_18-11-2019.pdf | 2019-11-18 |
| 4 | Dwg_PS.pdf | 2015-01-02 |
| 4 | 6741-CHE-2014-ABSTRACT [08-11-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-11-08 |
| 5 | Drawing [29-12-2015(online)].pdf | 2015-12-29 |
| 5 | 6741-CHE-2014-CLAIMS [08-11-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-11-08 |
| 6 | Description(Complete) [29-12-2015(online)].pdf | 2015-12-29 |
| 6 | 6741-CHE-2014-CORRESPONDENCE [08-11-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-11-08 |
| 7 | abstract 6741-CHE-2014.jpg | 2016-08-22 |
| 7 | 6741-CHE-2014-FER_SER_REPLY [08-11-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-11-08 |
| 8 | 6741-CHE-2014-FORM-26 [08-11-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-11-08 |
| 8 | 6741-CHE-2014-FER.pdf | 2019-05-10 |
| 9 | 6741-CHE-2014-OTHERS [08-11-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-11-08 |
| 9 | 6741-CHE-2014-RELEVANT DOCUMENTS [08-11-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-11-08 |
| 10 | 6741-CHE-2014-PETITION UNDER RULE 137 [08-11-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-11-08 |
| 11 | 6741-CHE-2014-OTHERS [08-11-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-11-08 |
| 11 | 6741-CHE-2014-RELEVANT DOCUMENTS [08-11-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-11-08 |
| 12 | 6741-CHE-2014-FER.pdf | 2019-05-10 |
| 12 | 6741-CHE-2014-FORM-26 [08-11-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-11-08 |
| 13 | 6741-CHE-2014-FER_SER_REPLY [08-11-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-11-08 |
| 13 | abstract 6741-CHE-2014.jpg | 2016-08-22 |
| 14 | 6741-CHE-2014-CORRESPONDENCE [08-11-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-11-08 |
| 14 | Description(Complete) [29-12-2015(online)].pdf | 2015-12-29 |
| 15 | 6741-CHE-2014-CLAIMS [08-11-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-11-08 |
| 15 | Drawing [29-12-2015(online)].pdf | 2015-12-29 |
| 16 | 6741-CHE-2014-ABSTRACT [08-11-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-11-08 |
| 16 | Dwg_PS.pdf | 2015-01-02 |
| 17 | Correspondence by Agent_Form-1_18-11-2019.pdf | 2019-11-18 |
| 17 | Form2_PS.pdf | 2015-01-02 |
| 18 | 6741-CHE-2014-PatentCertificate17-08-2022.pdf | 2022-08-17 |
| 18 | FORM3.pdf | 2015-01-02 |
| 19 | Form5.pdf | 2015-01-02 |
| 19 | 6741-CHE-2014-IntimationOfGrant17-08-2022.pdf | 2022-08-17 |
| 1 | 6741CHE2014_10-10-2018.pdf |