Brake cable tightness adjusting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a brake cable tightness adjusting device, which relates to the brake cable field, and comprises a vehicle cross beam and an adjuster, the adjuster is installed on the top of the vehicle cross beam, the top of the adjuster is connected with a cover plate, a screw rod is arranged in the adjuster, the outer wall of the screw rod is sleeved with a fastening plate, and the fastening plate is connected with the cover plate. A driver is fixed to the end of the lead screw. The brake cable fixing device solves the problem that the mode that a simple maintenance tool is used for fastening a brake cable is tedious, and consequently physical output of personnel is large, firstly, the adjuster is fixedly installed on a vehicle cross beam through the installation ring and the installation sleeve, then the brake cable is placed in the adjuster, the driver is rotated through the iron rod, and the driver is driven to rotate through the iron rod. The driver drives the fastening plate to pull the brake cable, and according to the lever principle, the iron rod rotates the driver, so that the force required by a person to manually rotate the driver is reduced, and the person can conveniently adjust the tightness of the brake cable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of brake cables, specifically a brake cable tension adjustment device. Background Technology

[0002] Brake cables, as a key component connecting the brake lever or pedal to the braking device, are typically composed of multiple strands of high-strength steel wires and are wrapped in a protective sleeve. Their main function is to accurately and efficiently transmit the force applied by the driver to the brake control components to the brake actuator, causing the braking device to produce a braking effect, thereby achieving effective control of the vehicle or equipment speed and ensuring safe stopping.

[0003] Currently, the tension of brake cables is generally adjusted by a specific adjusting nut. In bicycle braking systems, there is an adjusting nut at the brake caliper or brake lever. By rotating the nut, maintenance personnel or users can change the position of the brake cable at the fixed point, thereby adjusting the overall tension of the brake cable.

[0004] When adjusting the tightness of the brake cable, maintenance tools are usually needed to tighten it. When using tools to tighten the brake cable, a large amount of force needs to be applied. This method of tightening the brake cable with maintenance tools is cumbersome and physically demanding. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a brake cable tension adjustment device to solve the technical problem that the method of tightening brake cables using simple maintenance tools is cumbersome and results in a large physical exertion for personnel.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a brake cable tension adjustment device, comprising a crossbeam and an adjuster, wherein a support frame is fixed to the outer wall of the crossbeam, a retainer is installed at the end of the support frame, a nut is provided on one side of the retainer, a brake cable is movably installed inside the retainer, a limiting block is fixed to the end of the brake cable, an adjuster is installed on the top of the crossbeam, a cover plate is connected to the top of the adjuster, a lead screw is provided inside the adjuster, a fastening plate is sleeved on the outer wall of the lead screw, and a driver is fixed to the end of the lead screw.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the problem of the cumbersome method of tightening brake cables using simple maintenance tools, which leads to high physical exertion, is solved. First, the adjuster is fixedly installed on the vehicle crossbeam using mounting rings and mounting sleeves. Then, the brake cable is placed inside the adjuster. The driver is rotated using an iron bar. The driver drives the fastening plate to pull the brake cable. According to the lever principle, the rotation of the driver by the iron bar reduces the force required for manual rotation of the driver, thus making it easier for personnel to adjust the tightness of the brake cable.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that a mounting ring is fixed at the bottom of the regulator, a mounting sleeve is movably connected to the bottom end of the mounting ring, and an anti-slip pad is provided on the outer wall of the regulator.

[0009] Preferably, the mounting ring at the bottom of the adjuster is placed on the outer wall of the vehicle crossbeam, the mounting sleeve is flipped over, and then bolts are used to fix the mounting sleeve and the mounting ring together, so that the adjuster is fixed on the vehicle crossbeam. This makes it convenient for personnel to install and fix the adjuster on the vehicle crossbeam. In addition, the anti-slip pad on the surface of the adjuster can increase the friction between the adjuster and the personnel's hands, preventing the personnel from slipping when holding the adjuster.

[0010] The present invention is further provided in that both the mounting ring and the mounting sleeve are provided with gaskets, and the gaskets have a certain degree of elasticity.

[0011] Preferably, after the mounting ring and mounting sleeve are fixedly installed on the vehicle crossbeam by bolts, the mounting ring and mounting sleeve are pressed against the outer wall of the vehicle crossbeam by a gasket, so that the mounting ring and mounting sleeve can be firmly fixed on the vehicle crossbeam.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that limit blocks are provided on both sides of the fastening plate, and the limit blocks slide inside the adjuster.

[0013] Preferably, when the fastening plate moves inside the regulator, the regulator uses a limiting block to limit the fastening plate, preventing it from deflecting during movement due to uneven forces on its surface.

[0014] The present invention is further provided that the top of the fastening plate has a groove, and the groove is U-shaped.

[0015] Preferably, after opening the cover, the limiting block at the end of the brake cable is placed inside the adjuster, and the brake cable is fastened in the groove of the fastening plate. The groove limits the position of the limiting block, so that the fastening plate can pull the brake cable during movement.

[0016] The present invention is further configured such that the width of the groove is greater than the diameter of the brake cable.

[0017] Preferably, when the brake cable is placed inside the groove, the limiting block is located on one side of the groove, and the groove limits the position of the limiting block.

[0018] The present invention is further configured such that the driver is pentagonal and the outer wall of the driver has an insertion hole.

[0019] Preferably, the driver is configured as a pentagon, with a socket on each side, allowing the operator to adjust the angle of rotation of the driver when rotating it.

[0020] The present invention is further configured such that a fixing plate is fixed to one end of the regulator, and the driver is sleeved on the end of the fixing plate.

[0021] Preferably, the driver is sleeved on the end of the fixed plate, and the fixed plate limits the driver to prevent the driver from shaking during rotation.

[0022] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages:

[0023] 1. This utility model solves the problem of the cumbersome and physically demanding method of tightening brake cables using simple maintenance tools by setting up an adjuster, driver, lead screw, fastening plate, and cover plate. First, the adjuster is fixedly installed on the vehicle crossbeam by the mounting ring and mounting sleeve. Then, the brake cable is placed inside the adjuster. The driver is rotated by an iron bar. The driver drives the fastening plate to pull the brake cable. According to the lever principle, the rotation of the driver by the iron bar reduces the force required for manual rotation of the driver, thus making it easier for personnel to adjust the tightness of the brake cable.

[0024] 2. This utility model sets up a driver, a socket, and a fixing plate. The driver is set as a pentagon with a socket on each side, so that the operator can adjust the rotation angle of the driver when rotating it. The driver is sleeved on the end of the fixing plate, and the fixing plate limits the driver to prevent it from shaking during rotation. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall device of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the regulator installation of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of the regulator of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall regulator of this utility model.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 1. Crossbeam; 2. Support frame; 201. Fixing device; 3. Brake cable; 301. Limiting block; 4. Nut; 5. Adjuster; 501. Cover plate; 502. Anti-slip pad; 6. Driver; 601. Fixing plate; 602. Insertion hole; 603. Lead screw; 7. Mounting ring; 701. Mounting sleeve; 8. Fastening plate; 801. Limiting block; 802. Groove. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0032] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure.

[0033] Please see Figure 1 — Figure 4 The system includes a crossbeam 1 and an adjuster 5. A support frame 2 is fixed to the outer wall of the crossbeam 1. A retainer 201 is installed at the end of the support frame 2. A nut 4 is provided on one side of the retainer 201. A brake cable 3 is movably installed inside the retainer 201. A limiting block 301 is fixed to the end of the brake cable 3. An adjuster 5 is installed on the top of the crossbeam 1. A cover plate 501 is connected to the top of the adjuster 5. A lead screw 603 is provided inside the adjuster 5. A fastening plate 8 is sleeved on the outer wall of the lead screw 603. An actuator 6 is fixed to the end of the lead screw 603. This invention solves the problem of the cumbersome and physically demanding process of tightening brake cables using simple repair tools. First, the adjuster 5 is fixedly installed on the vehicle crossbeam 1 using the mounting ring 7 and mounting sleeve 701. Then, the brake cable 3 is placed inside the adjuster 5. The driver 6 is rotated using an iron bar. The driver 6 drives the fastening plate 8 to pull the brake cable 3. According to the lever principle, the rotation of the driver 6 by the iron bar reduces the force required for manual rotation of the driver 6, thus making it easier for personnel to adjust the tightness of the brake cable 3.

[0034] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 The bottom of the regulator 5 is fixed with a mounting ring 7, and the bottom end of the mounting ring 7 is movably connected with a mounting sleeve 701. The outer wall of the regulator 5 is provided with an anti-slip pad 502. The mounting ring 7 at the bottom end of the regulator 5 is placed on the outer wall of the vehicle crossbeam 1, the mounting sleeve 701 is flipped over, and then the mounting sleeve 701 is fixedly connected to the mounting ring 7 with bolts, so that the regulator 5 is installed and fixed on the vehicle crossbeam 1. This makes it convenient for personnel to install and fix the regulator 5 on the vehicle crossbeam 1. In addition, the anti-slip pad 502 on the surface of the regulator 5 can increase the friction between the regulator 5 and the personnel's hands, preventing the personnel from slipping when holding the regulator 5.

[0035] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 Both the mounting ring 7 and the mounting sleeve 701 have gaskets inside, and the gaskets have a certain elasticity. When the mounting ring 7 and the mounting sleeve 701 are fixed on the vehicle crossbeam by bolts, the mounting ring 7 and the mounting sleeve 701 press against the outer wall of the vehicle crossbeam 1 through the gaskets, so that the mounting ring 7 and the mounting sleeve 701 can be firmly fixed on the vehicle crossbeam 1.

[0036] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 Limiting blocks 801 are provided on both sides of the fastening plate 8, and the limiting blocks 801 slide inside the regulator 5. When the fastening plate 8 moves inside the regulator 5, the regulator 5 limits the fastening plate through the limiting blocks 801 to prevent the fastening plate 8 from deflecting during its movement due to uneven force on its surface.

[0037] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 The top of the fastening plate 8 has a groove 802, which is U-shaped. After opening the cover plate 501, the limiting block 301 at the end of the brake line 3 is placed inside the adjuster 5, and the brake line 3 is fastened in the groove 802 of the fastening plate 8. The groove 802 limits the limiting block 301, so that the fastening plate 8 can pull the brake line 3 during movement.

[0038] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 The width of the groove 802 is greater than the diameter of the brake line 3. When the brake line 3 is placed inside the groove 802, the limiting block 301 is located on one side of the groove 802, and the groove 802 limits the limiting block 301.

[0039] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 The driver 6 is pentagonal, and the outer wall of the driver 6 has a socket 602. The driver 6 is pentagonal, and each side of the driver 6 has a socket 602, so that when the driver 6 is rotated, the operator can adjust the rotation angle of the driver 6.

[0040] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 One end of the regulator 5 is fixed with a fixing plate 601, and the driver 6 is sleeved on the end of the fixing plate 601. The fixing plate 601 limits the driver 6 to prevent the driver 6 from shaking during rotation.

[0041] In practical operation, the following steps are taken: First, the mounting ring 7 at the bottom of the adjuster 5 is fitted onto the outer wall of the vehicle crossbeam 1. The mounting sleeve 701 is then flipped over, and bolts are used to fix the mounting sleeve 701 to the mounting ring 7, thus fixing the adjuster 5 onto the vehicle crossbeam 1. The cover plate 501 is then opened, and the limiting block 301 at the end of the brake cable 3 is placed inside the adjuster 5. The brake cable 3 is then clipped into the groove 802 of the fastening plate 8. The cover plate 501 is then closed, and the nut 4 is rotated. Rotating the nut 4 releases the retainer 201 from the brake. After securing the brake cable 3, insert the iron rod into the socket 602 on the outer wall of the driver 6. Press the cover plate 501 with your hand to prevent the brake cable 3 from slipping out of the regulator 5. Rotate the iron rod to make the driver 6 rotate. The driver 6 drives the lead screw 603 to rotate together. Since the fastening plate 8 and the lead screw 603 are connected by bolts, the rotation of the lead screw 603 drives the fastening plate 8 to move inside the regulator 5. The movement of the fastening plate 8 pulls the brake cable 3. After the brake cable 3 is pulled to a certain extent, install the nut 4 back onto the retainer 201.

[0042] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, and variations are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A brake cable slack adjuster comprising a bracket (1) and an adjuster (5), characterized in that: The outer wall of the car cross beam (1) is fixed with a support frame (2), the end of the support frame (2) is installed with a fixator (201), one side of the fixator (201) is provided with a nut (4), the inner part of the fixator (201) is movably installed with a brake wire (3), the end of the brake wire (3) is fixed with a limiting block (301), the top of the car cross beam (1) is installed with an adjuster (5), the top of the adjuster (5) is connected with a cover plate (501), the inside of the adjuster (5) is provided with a lead screw (603), the outer wall of the lead screw (603) is sleeved with a fastening plate (8), the end of the lead screw (603) is fixed with a driver (6).

2. A brake line slack adjuster as defined in claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the adjuster (5) is fixed with a mounting ring (7), the bottom end of the mounting ring (7) is movably connected with a mounting sleeve (701), the outer wall of the adjuster (5) is provided with an anti-skid pad (502).

3. A brake line slack adjuster as defined in claim 2, wherein: The inside of the mounting ring (7) and the mounting sleeve (701) is provided with a gasket, and the gasket has a certain elasticity.

4. The brake line slack adjuster of claim 1 wherein: The both sides of the fastening plate (8) are provided with limiting blocks (801), and the limiting blocks (801) slide in the inside of the adjuster (5).

5. A brake line slack adjuster as defined in claim 1, wherein: The top of the fastening plate (8) is provided with a groove (802), and the groove (802) is U-shaped.

6. A brake line slack adjuster as defined in claim 5, wherein: The width of the groove (802) is greater than the diameter of the brake wire (3).

7. A brake line slack adjuster as defined in claim 1, wherein: The driver (6) is provided as a pentagon, and the outer wall of the driver (6) is provided with a jack (602).

8. A brake line slack adjuster as defined in claim 1, wherein: One end of the adjuster (5) is fixed with a fixed plate (601), and the driver (6) is sleeved on the end of the fixed plate (601).

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