Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an automatic steering lock device (100) for vehicles to facilitate locking/unlocking of handlebar of the vehicle. The device (100) comprises a driving assembly (10), a transmission assembly (20), a cam ring gear (30), a slider (40) configured to receive a locking pin (41) and a housing (101). The driving assembly (10) comprises a actuator (11) to actuate the device (100) for locking/unlocking of the handlebar. The transmission assembly (20) is configured to transit torque in a perpendicular direction to the cam ring gear (30). The cam ring gear (30) comprising a vertically extending member (32) transforms rotary movement into linear movement of the slider (40). At least two arc-shaped extrusions (33, 34) defined on the cam ring gear (30) prevents excess linear movement of the slider (40). The automatic steering lock device has a compact assembly, thus requires less mounting space.
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of automobiles. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to an automatic and compact steering lock device for two-wheelers and/or three-wheelers.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
The information in this section merely provides background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art(s).
In recent years the cost of motorcycles has increased substantially. In many instances, motorcycle can cost as much as an automobile. Therefore, it is important to provide means for reducing the potential for theft of such a vehicle. The most typical way of protecting a two-wheeler and/or three-wheeler against theft is using a large chain, which can be looped through one of the wheels and/or a portion of the frame and then extended about a stationary object, such as a tree or lamp post. In order to provide this capability, the chain has to be relatively long. Thus, it is very cumbersome to store. In addition, the links of the chain are readily exposed so that a thief with the proper equipment can cut through the links of the chain at a critical point and remove it from the motorcycle.
Another type of locking means is in the form of a U-shaped piece which has a straight cylinder extending across the open end of the U-shape. The typical U-shaped piece is also about a foot and a half in length and thus is also difficult to store. The U-shaped portion of the lock also extends through a wheel of the vehicle or motorcycle. It prevents theft by preventing complete rotation of the wheel in that it comes against the portion of the fork holding the wheel onto the motorcycle. However, the U-shaped piece can also be removed with metal cutting tools.
Vehicles are fitted with a steering lock device to prevent theft of the vehicle when the vehicle is parked. The steering lock device prevents movement of the handle of the vehicle preferably two wheelers and/or three-wheelers more than a pre-defined limit. However, such a steering lock device requires more mounting space and adds additional cost to the vehicle. The existing steering lock devices are not efficient enough to lock the handle of the vehicle and are not compact in nature.
Therefore, there is an immense need in the art of an automatic steering lock device having a compact size. More specifically, a steering lock device assembly providing a strong locking means to prevent rotation of the handle more than a pre-defined limit and at the same time requires less mounting space.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
One or more drawbacks of existing steering lock devices described in the prior art are overcome and additional advantages are provided through a steering lock device as disclosed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the technicalities of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered to be a part of the claimed disclosure.
In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a steering lock device is disclosed. The device comprises a housing configured to removably mount a driving assembly, a transmission assembly, a cam ring gear, a slider and a PCB assembly. The driving assembly comprises a driving gear operatively coupled to a bevel gear of the transmission assembly and the transmission assembly operatively coupled to the cam ring gear through a reduction gear of the transmission assembly. The slider comprises a carrier and the carrier is adapted to receive a spring and a pair of moving terminals, such that the pair of moving terminals is attached to the spring and the spring is configured to bias the pair of moving terminals in an outward direction facilitate contacting of respective moving terminals with respective fixed terminals of the PCB assembly.
In an embodiment, the cam ring gear comprises an eccentric vertically extending member, at least two extrusions and plurality of stoppers. The vertically extending member is configured to mount the slider on the cam ring gear of the device, and each extrusion of the at least two extrusions is provided to limit linear movement of the slider during locking/unlocking operation of the device.
In an embodiment, each extrusion of the at least two extrusions is defined having an arc-shaped structure.
In an embodiment, the at least two extrusions comprises a first extrusion and a second extrusion. The first extrusion is configured to limit the linear movement of the slider during locking operation of the device and the second extrusion is configured to limit the linear movement of the slider during unlocking operation of the device.
In an embodiment, the vertically extending member, the at least two extrusions and the plurality of stoppers are integrally formed on an upper surface of the cam ring gear.
In an embodiment, the cam ring gear is defined having a center hole configured to rotatably mount the cam ring gear within the housing of the device.
In an embodiment, the driving assembly comprises an actuator defined having a shaft, such that an open end of the shaft is configured to mount the driving gear of the driving assembly.
In an embodiment, the transmission assembly is oriented in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis X-X of the actuator and the bevel gear is configured to transmit torque from the driving gear to the reduction gear of the transmission assembly.
In an embodiment, the slider is defined having a proximal end, a distal end and an intermediate portion defined between the proximal end and the distal end.
In an embodiment, the proximal end comprises a groove adapted to mount a locking pin of the device.
In an embodiment, the distal end comprises a first slot configured to receive the second extrusion, during unlocking operation of the device.
In an embodiment, the intermediate portion comprises a second slot configured to receive the vertically extending member of the cam ring gear.
In an embodiment, the PCB assembly comprises a circuit board and plurality of fixed terminals received inside the housine of the device
In an embodiment, the pair moving terminals comes in contact with the respective fixed terminals of the plurality of fixed terminals during locking/unlocking operation of the device and to govern movement of the actuator in respective direction, thereof.
In an embodiment, the contact of the pair of moving terminals with the respective fixed terminals changes polarity of the current reaching the actuator and changing the direction of rotation of the actuator, thereby.
It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined together to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.
The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING FIGURES
Further aspects and advantages of the present invention will be readily understood from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying figure(s). The figure(s) together with a detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate the embodiments and explain various principles and advantages, in accordance with the present invention wherein:
FIG. 1: illustrates perspective view of a steering lock device for vehicles;
FIG. 2: illustrates a sectional view of the steering lock device of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3: illustrates a perspective view of a cam-ring gear of the steering lock device of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4: illustrates a perspective view of a slider of the steering lock device of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5a: illustrates a transparent bottom view of the steering lock device of FIG. 1 in locked position;
FIG. 5b: illustrates a bottom view of the steering lock device of FIG. 5a without housing;
FIG. 6a: illustrates a transparent bottom view of the steering lock device of FIG. 1 in unlocked position;
FIG. 6b: illustrates a bottom view of the steering lock device of FIG. 6a without housing;
FIG. 7: illustrates a perspective view of the slider mounted with a carrier of the steering lock device of FIG. 1;
FIG. 8: illustrates an exploded view of the slider of FIG. 7;
FIG. 9: illustrates a perspective view of a PCB assembly with electrical contact of the steering lock device of FIG. 1;
FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of the actuator stopping feedback mechanism of the device of FIG. 1 in locked position;
FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of the actuator stopping feedback mechanism of the device of FIG. 1 in unlocked position.
Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the drawings may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING FIGURES
While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, snecific embodiment thereof has been shown hv wav of examnle in the fimires and
will be described in detail below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the spirit and the scope of the invention.
Before describing in detail embodiments, it may be observed that the novelty and inventive step that are in accordance with the present disclosure resides in an automatic and compact steering lock device for vehicles preferably two-wheelers and/or three-wheelers. It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art can be motivated from the present disclosure and modify the various constructions of assembly, which are varying from vehicle to vehicle. However, such modification should be construed within the scope and spirit of the invention. Accordingly, the drawing(s) are showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
In the present disclosure, the term "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an example, instance, or illustration." Any embodiment or implementation of the present subject matter described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiment.
The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, device that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
The terms like "at least one" and "one or more" may be used interchangeably or in combination throughout the description.
The present disclosure relates to a steering lock device comprising an actuator, a drivine Bear a cam fine Bear eneaeed with the drivine Bear throueh a bevel Bear of a
transmission assembly and a slider mounted with a locking pin to facilitate locking of the handle in two-wheelers and/or three-wheelers. The slider is placed on the cam ring gear to have a reciprocating movement governed by the rotating movement of the cam ring gear. The orientation of cam ring gear is perpendicular to actuator axis to provide a compact assembly of the steering lock device. The transmission assembly is utilized to transmit torque from the driving gear of the actuator to the cam ring gear. The bevel gear, the cam ring gear, a reduction gear and the slider is provided inside a housing of the steering lock device. The housing also prevents excess movement of the slider in a particular direction during locking of the vehicle.
In an embodiment, the cam ring gear is provided with a vertically extending surface and at least two arc shaped extrusions to govern sliding movement of the slider. The vertically extending surface may have a cylindrical shape but not limited to the same. The vertically extending surface is configured to receive in a slot provided in the slider during locking and/or unlocking of the handle of the vehicle. The vertically extending surface governs the sliding or reciprocating movement of the slider which in turn allows the locking pin to move from a locked position to an unlocked position and/or from an unlocked position to a locked position. The at least two arc shaped extrusions prevent excess movement of the slider during the locking and/or unlocking operation of the steering lock device.
While the present disclosure is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, the steering lock device and aspects and features thereof can be used with other type of vehicles as well. The terms "modular vehicle", "vehicle", "two-wheeled vehicle", "three-wheeled vehicle", "electric vehicle", "EV" and "motorcycle" have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term "vehicle" comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicle, and the like.
The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11. In the figures, the same element or elements which have similar functions are indicated by the same reference signs.
Accordingly, the present disclosure relates to a steering lock device (100) (hereinafter referred to as "device") for vehicles, hereinafter referred to as a device. The device (100) is positioned at junction of a handlebar of the vehicle and a chassis of the vehicle (not shown in FIGS.). The vehicle referred to in the present disclosure is generally two-wheelers or three-wheelers but not limited to the same. The device (100) may be employed in various vehicles in which locking of the steering column or handle bar of the vehicle is required.
As shown in FIGS. 1-2, the device (100) comprising a driving assembly (10), a transmission assembly (20), a cam ring gear (30), a slider (40) mounted with a locking pin (41) and a housing (101) to prevent entrance of dust and foreign particles into the respective components of the device (100). The driving assembly (10) comprises an actuator (11) to actuate the device (100) for locking/unlocking of a handlebar (not shown in FIGS.) of the vehicle. The actuator (11) may be defined as a motor to facilitate locking/unlocking of the handlebar. The actuator (11) comprises a shaft (12) such that an open end of the shaft (12) is configured to mount a driving gear (13). The actuator (11) employed in the device (100) may defined as a servo motor or a stepper motor but not limited to the same. The actuator (11) utilizes power from a power source, preferably a battery (not shown in FIGS.) of the vehicle. The actuator (11) comprising a plurality of input terminals which are electrically connected to a PCB assembly (50) and the PCB assembly (50) is received inside the housing (101) of the device (100). The device (100) comprises a longitudinally extending conduit (102) adapted to receive a plurality of wires (103) such that one end of the plurality of wires (103) is electrically connected to the PCB assembly (50) and another end comprises an electric connector (104), which is configured to connect with the battery, as shown in FIG. 1. The detailed description of the PCB assembly (50) is provided at later section in the present disclosure.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the driving gear (13) is rotatably engaged with the transmission assembly (20), as shown in FIG. 2. The transmission assembly (20) is configured to transmit torque from the driving gear (13) to the cam ring gear (30) of the device (100). The transmission assembly (20) is oriented in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis X-X of the actuator (11). The longitudinal axis X-X is defined as an axis passing through the shaft (12) of the actuator (11). The
transmission assembly (20) is configured to transmit torque and power in a direction perpendicular to the axis X-X in order to form a compact assembly. The perpendicular transmission of torque or power from the driving gear (13) to the cam ring gear (30) is governed by coupling of the bevel gear (21) with the driving gear (13). The bevel gears are configured to transmit power from the driver or actuator in a perpendicular direction. The power is transmitted to the reduction gear (22) from the driving gear (13) through the bevel gear (21) of the transmission assembly (20). The reduction gear (22) is rotatably coupled to the bevel gear (21) of the transmission assembly (20). The reduction gear (22) is configured to reduce the number of revolutions per minute (rpm) at the output end of the reduction gear (22). The reduction gear (22) is engaged with the cam-ring gear (30) in order to facilitate rotary movement of the cam-ring gear (30) during locking/unlocking of the handlebar of the vehicle. The cam-ring gear (30) may be defined as an output gear that transforms rotary movement into reciprocating or linear movement of the slider (40).
Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the cam ring gear (30) is defined with a center hole (31), an eccentric vertically extending member (32), at least two extrusions (33, 34) and a plurality of stoppers (35). The vertically extending member (32), the at least two extrusions (33, 34) and the plurality of stoppers (35) are integrally formed on an upper surface (30a) of the cam ring gear (30). Each extrusion of the at least two extrusions (33, 34) is defined having an arc shaped structure, but not limited to the same. The center hole (31) is provided to facilitate rotatory mounting of the cam ring gear (30) within the housing (101) of the device (100). The vertically extending member (32) is provided to transform rotary movement of the cam ring gear (30) into the reciprocating or linear movement of the slider (40) to facilitate locking/unlocking of the handlebar of the vehicle. The vertically extending member (32) is defined to have a cylindrical profile but not limited to the same. The at least two extrusions (33, 34) are provided to limit the excess linear movement of the slider (40) during excess movement of the cam-ring gear (30) due to momentum of the actuator (11). The first extrusion (33) is configured to prevent or limit linear movement of the slider (40) during locking operation of the device (100), as shown in FIG. 5b. The second extrusion (34) prevent or limit movement of the slider (40) during unlocking operation of the device (100), as shown in FIG. 6b. The plurality of stoppers (35) prevents mis-alignment of the cam ring gear (30) during operation of the device (100).
Referring to FIG. 4, the slider (40) is depicted comprising a proximal end (401) and a distal end (402), such that the proximal end (401) is defined as an end near to the housing (101) of the device (100) during locked position of the device (100). The distal end (402) is defined as an end opposite to the proximal end (401). The proximal end (401) is provided with a groove (42) configured to facilitate mounting of the locking pin (41). The distal end (402) is defined having a first slot (43) configured to receive the second extrusion (34), during unlocking operation of the device (100). The first slot (43) is defined having an arc shaped profile but not limited to the same. An intermediate portion (403) defined between the proximal end (401) and the distal end (402), such that the intermediate portion (403) is defined having a second slot (44) adapted to receive the vertically extending member (32) to facilitate linear movement of the slider (40). The second slot (44) is defined having a U-shaped profile to receive the vertically extending member (32) of the cam ring gear (30). Alternatively, the shape of the second slot (44) may vary depending on an outer profile of the vertically extending member (32).
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking condition of the device (100) is described. Referring to FIG. 5a and FIG. 5b, as soon as the user rotates a key to lock the handlebar of the vehicle, a current is allowed to pass through the PCB assembly (50) from the battery to actuate the actuator (11). Alternatively, the user may press a switch mounted on the handle bar of the vehicle to allow flow of current from the battery to the actuator (11) through the PCB assembly (50). The actuator (11) starts to rotate in a clockwise direction transmitting the torque and/or power to the cam ring gear (30) through the bevel gear (21) and the reduction gear (22) of the transmission assembly (20). The cam ring gear (30) starts to rotate in a clockwise direction such that the vertically extending member (32) gets received inside the U-shaped slot (44) of the slider (40). The rotary movement of the vertically extending member (32) with the cam ring gear (30) exerts a push force on the slider (40) to facilitate linear movement of the slider (40) towards a side wall of the housing (101) of the device (100). The linear movement of the slider (40) facilitates linear movement of the locking pin (41) to get engaged with the handlebar and in turn lock the handlebar in a particular position. The excess movement of the slider (40) is prevented by the housing (101) as the proximal end (401) of the slider (40) abuts
against an inside surface of the side wall of the housing (101). Further, the linear movement of the slider (40) in direction opposite to the locking direction is prevented by the first extrusion (33), as the first extrusion (33) abuts with an outer surface of the slider (40) at the distal end (402), as shown in FIG. 5b.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the unlocking condition of the device (100) is described. Referring to FIG. 6a and FIG. 6b, when the user rotates the key or presses the switch to unlock the handlebar of the vehicle, a current with reverse polarity is allowed to pass through the PCB assembly (50) from the battery to actuate the actuator (11) in reverse direction. The rotation of the actuator (11) in reverse direction facilitates counter-clockwise rotation of the cam ring gear (30). Again, the vertically extending member (32) gets received inside the U-shaped slot (44) to facilitate linear movement of the slider (40) away from the housing (101) and in turn to disengage the locking pin (41) from the handlebar to unlock the vehicle. As soon as the locking pin (41) is disengaged the actuator (11) stops rotating. However, the momentum generated by the actuator (11) due to inertia of the rotating parts, the cam ring gear further rotates to some extent. In order prevent excess rotation of the slider (40), the second extrusion (34) gets received inside the arc-shaped slot (43) provided at the distal end (402) of the slider (40). The receiving of second extrusion (34) inside the arc-shaped slot (43) prevents excess linear movement of the slider (40) in backward direction. The provision of at least two extrusions (34, 34) and slots (43) in the slider (40) prevents excess movement of the slider (40) during locking/unlocking of the handlebar of the vehicle.
Referring to FIGs 7-9, an actuator stopping feedback mechanism of the device (100) is depicted. The slider (40) is provided with a carrier (45) configured to receive a spring (46) and a pair of moving terminals (47). The spring (46) is configured to bias the pair of moving terminals (47) in outward direction. The carrier (45) is fitted on an upper surface of the slider (40). The PCB assembly (50) comprises a circuit board (51), and a plurality of fixed terminals (52, 53, 54). The PCB assembly (50) is configured to govern the operation of the actuator (11) either in clockwise direction or in counter clockwise direction based on the driver's input and also to stop supply of the current to the actuator (11) as soon as the slider (40) has successfully attained the locked position or the unlocked position.
Referring to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the locked position of the slider (40) is shown with the actuator stopping feedback mechanism. When the slider (40) moves from the unlocked position to locked position, the pair of moving terminals (47) closes the circuit of first fixed terminal (52) with a second fixed terminal (53) after this the current supply to the actuator (11) is stopped. Similarly, when the slider (40) moves from the locked position to the unlocked position, the pair of moving terminals (47) closes the circuit of the first fixed terminal (52) with a third fixed terminal (54), after this the current supply to the actuator (11) is stopped. The moving terminals (47) provided on the slider (40) prevents excess rotation of the actuator (11) beyond the locked and/or unlocked position of the slider (40) by stopping the supply of current to the actuator (11) through the circuit board (51).
The automatic steering lock device in accordance with the present disclosure, provides a cost effective steering lock device. The steering lock device is formed to have a compact assembly to utilize minimum mounting space in the vehicle. The compact assembly of the steering lock device also reduces curb weight of the vehicle. The steering lock device in accordance with the present disclosure has long life cycle and less maintenance.
Reference Numerals:
Steering lock device 100
Housing 101
Conduit 102
Plurality of wires 103
Connector 104
Driving assembly 10
Actuator 11
Shaft 12
Driving gear 13
Transmission assembly 20
Bevel gear 21
Reduction gear 22
Cam ring gear 30
Center hole 31
Vertically extending surface 32
First extrusion 33
Second extrusion 34
Plurality of stoppers 35
Slider 40
Proximal end 401
Distal end 402
Intermediate portion 403
Locking pin 41
Groove 42
Arc-shaped slot 43
U-shaped slot 44
Carrier 45
Spring 46
Moving terminals 47
PCB assembly 50
Circuit board 51
First fixed terminal 52
Second fixed terminal 53
Third fixed terminal 54
Equivalents:
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the 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.
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.
Throughout this specification the word "comprise", or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
The use of the expression "at least" or "at least one" suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles and the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters
form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this disclosure, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other modifications in the nature of the disclosure or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.
CLAIMS:
We Claim:
1. A steering lock device (100) for a vehicle, the device (100) comprising:
a housing (101) configured to removably receive a driving assembly (10), a transmission assembly (20), a cam ring gear (30), a slider (40) and a PCB assembly (50); wherein
the driving assembly (10) comprises a driving gear (13) operatively coupled to a bevel gear (21) of the transmission assembly (20) and the transmission assembly (20) operatively coupled to the cam ring gear (30) through a reduction gear (22) of the transmission assembly (20);
the slider (40) comprises a carrier (45), wherein the carrier (45) is adapted to receive a spring (46) and a pair of moving terminals (47), such that the pair of moving terminals (47) is attached to the spring (46) and the spring (46) is configured to bias the pair of moving terminals (47) in outward direction to facilitate contacting of respective moving terminals (47) with respective fixed terminals (52) of the PCB assembly (50).
2. The steering lock device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cam ring gear
(30) comprises an eccentric vertically extending member (32), at least two extrusions
(33, 34) and plurality of stoppers (35);
the vertically extending member (32) is configured to mount the slider (40) on the cam ring gear (30) of the device (100), and
each extrusion of the at least two extrusions (33, 34) is provided to limit linear movement of the slider (40) during locking/unlocking operation of the device (100).
3. The steering lock device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each extrusion of the at least two extrusions (33, 34) is defined having an arc-shaped structure.
4. The steering lock device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least two extrusions (33, 34) comprises:
a first extrusion (33) and a second extrusion (34), wherein the first extrusion (33) is configured to limit the linear movement of the slider (40) during locking
operation of the device (100) and the second extrusion (34) is configured to limit the linear movement of the slider (40) during unlocking operation of the device (100).
5. The steering lock device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vertically extending member (32), the at least two extrusions (33, 34) and the plurality of stoppers (35) are integrally formed on an upper surface (30a) of the cam ring gear (30).
6. The steering lock device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cam ring gear (30) is defined having a center hole (31) configured to rotatably mount the cam ring gear (30) within the housing (101) of the device (100).
7. The steering lock device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the driving assembly (10) comprises:
an actuator (11) defined having a shaft (12), such that an open end of the shaft (12) is configured to mount the driving gear (13) of the driving assembly (10).
8. The steering lock device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the transmission assembly (20) is oriented in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis X-X of the actuator (11) and the bevel gear (21) is configured to transmit torque from the driving gear (13) to the reduction gear (22) of the transmission assembly (20).
9. The steering lock device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the slider (40) is defined having a proximal end (401), a distal end (402) and an intermediate portion (403) defined between the proximal end (401) and the distal end (402).
10. The steering lock device (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the proximal end (401) comprises a groove (42) adapted to mount a locking pin (41) of the device (100).
11. The steering lock device (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the distal end (402) comprises a first slot (43) configured to receive the second extrusion (34), during unlocking operation of the device (100).
12. The steering lock device (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the intermediate portion (403) comprises a second slot (44) configured to receive the vertically extending member (32) of the cam ring gear (30).
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| 2 | 202111014728-PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION [31-03-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-03-31 |
| 3 | 202111014728-POWER OF AUTHORITY [31-03-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-03-31 |
| 4 | 202111014728-FORM 1 [31-03-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-03-31 |
| 5 | 202111014728-DRAWINGS [31-03-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-03-31 |
| 6 | 202111014728-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [31-03-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-03-31 |
| 7 | 202111014728-DRAWING [31-03-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-03-31 |
| 8 | 202111014728-CORRESPONDENCE-OTHERS [31-03-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-03-31 |
| 9 | 202111014728-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [31-03-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-03-31 |
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