A brake connection device for use in vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a pedal connection assembly (10) for use in the braking system of vehicles, comprising at least one push rod (20) which is moved by depressing at least one brake pedal (30) and activates the braking system, at least one connection pin (21) connecting said push rod (20), at least one spherically formed male part (22) located in the upper vicinity of said connection pin (21), and at least one female part (24) in which said male part (22) is positioned. Accordingly, its novelty is that it comprises at least one recessed slot (241) on the side of said female part (24) facing the male part (22), it comprises at least one recessed channel (220) on the lateral surface of said male part (22), and it comprises at least one ball (240) positioned between the slot (241) and the channel (220) to prevent the push rod (20) from moving in at least one x-axis (x) defined as its own axis.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] A BRAKE CONNECTION DEVICE FOR USE IN VEHICLES

[0003] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0004] The invention relates to a pedal connection assembly for use in the braking system of vehicles, comprising at least one push rod which is moved by depressing at least one brake pedal and activates the braking system, at least one connection pin connecting said push rod, at least one spherically formed male part located in the upper vicinity of said connection pin, and at least one female part in which said male part is positioned.

[0005] PRIOR ART

[0006] The push rod used in the braking system is a part that connects the brake pedal to the pneumatic or mechanical components of the brake system. This rod ensures that brake power is transferred when the brake pedal is depressed and is therefore firmly and securely connected to the brake pedal and brake master cylinder. Proper alignment and adjustment are important during the installation of the push rod. Misalignment or maladjustment can adversely affect the performance of the brake system. After the installation is completed, it is an important step to adjust the stroke (travel distance) of the connection pins and push rod. The stroke adjustment ensures that the push rod moves at the correct distance when the brake pedal is depressed and that the brake system works effectively.

[0007] During stroke adjustment, the male part on the push rod is desired to move spherically, while it is desired not to move on its own axis. The main reasons for this are; when the spherical structure rotates on its own axis, the direction of this force may change and braking performance may be adversely affected, and connection safety problems may occur due to causing fasteners to loosen or dislocate. In addition, it can lead to excessive wear and tear on the connection points. This shortens the life of the components and requires more frequent maintenance.

[0008] Application No. KR102265727B1 known in the literature describes a device capable of tool-free and easy installation and dismantling of a push rod on an automobile brake pedal. It is described that the device of the invention allows the ball joint to be fixed in the correct position by means of the guide protrusions located on both sides. This device handles the fast, efficient, and safe realization of the installation of the push rod. However, it is seen that the ball joint located in the push rod does not have any elements that will prevent it from rotating on its own axis during the installation and stroke adjustment of the push rod and the advantages it provides.

[0009] As a result, all the above-mentioned problems have made it imperative to make an innovation in the relevant technical field.

[0010] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The present invention relates to a pedal connection assembly for eliminating the above-mentioned disadvantages and bringing the new advantages to the relevant technical field.

[0012] An object of the invention is to introduce a pedal connection assembly that enables more efficient, precise, and safe operation of the braking system.

[0013] Another object of the invention is to introduce a pedal connection assembly that improves braking performance, reduces wear of components, and reduces maintenance costs.

[0014] In order to achieve all the purposes mentioned above and that will emerge from the detailed description below, the present invention is related to a pedal connection assembly for use in the braking system of vehicles, comprising at least one push rod which is moved by depressing at least one brake pedal and activates the braking system, at least one connection pin connecting said push rod, at least one spherically formed male part located in the upper vicinity of said connection pin, and at least one female part in which said male part is positioned. Accordingly, its novelty is that it comprises at least one recessed slot on the side of said female part facing the male part, it comprises at least one recessed channel on the lateral surface of said male part, and it comprises at least one ball positioned between the slot and the channel to prevent the push rod from moving in at least one x-axis defined as its own axis. Thus, while the push rod has a smooth movement transfer on the spherical axis, it is prevented from rotating on the x-axis defined as its own axis. A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said channel is positioned in the x-axis extension direction. Thus, it can be connected with the ball located in the female part.

[0015] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said push rod comprises at least one adjusting nut for adjusting stroke, located between the connection pin and the male part. Thus, the stroke adjustment of the push rod can be made by the user.

[0016] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said push rod is connected to said brake pedal and at least one pedal box during installation. Thus, the transmission of force in the braking system can be done without any problems.

[0017] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises at least one snap ring to obtain a reliable connection with the male part positioned inside said female part. In this way, the male part does not separate from the female part during its movement on the spherical axis.

[0018] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] Fig. 1 shows a representative cross-sectional view of the pedal connection assembly of the invention.

[0020] Fig. 2 shows a representative perspective view of the ball connected to the channel located in the male part of the pedal connection assembly of the invention.

[0021] Fig. 3 shows a representative perspective view of the male part and the female part located in the pedal connection device of the invention in connected state.

[0022] Fig. 4 shows a representative perspective view of the snap ring located in the female part of the pedal connection assembly of the invention.

[0023] Fig. 5 shows a representative perspective view of the pedal connection assembly of the invention in connected state with the brake pedal and the pedal box. Fig. 6 shows a representative perspective view of the push rod in the pedal connection assembly of the invention in connected state with the brake pedal.

[0024] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] In this detailed description, the subject of the invention is explained by way of example only for a better understanding of the subject, which shall not create any limiting effect.

[0026] Fig. 1 shows a representative cross-sectional view of the pedal connection assembly (10) of the invention. Said pedal connection assembly (10) is used in the braking systems of vehicles. The installation process is of great importance to achieve a desired and safe braking performance in braking systems. Thanks to the pedal connection assembly (10) of the invention, undesirable movements in the braking system are prevented during the installation process and while adjusting the stroke after the installation process is completed. In this way, the braking system can work more efficiently, precisely, and safely. This improves braking performance and reduces component wear and maintenance costs.

[0027] The pedal connection assembly (10) of the invention allows at least one push rod (20) to be moved in a predetermined manner. Said push rod (20) is an element that connects the brake pedal (30) used in vehicles to the pneumatic or mechanical components of the brake system. The push rod (20) transfers the braking power to the system when the brake pedal (30) is depressed. The push rod (20) comprises at least one connection pin (21) thereon. Said connection pin (21 ) properly transmits the force applied by the user to the brake pedal (30) and therefore directly affects the braking performance. In addition, the connection pin (21 ) connects the push rod (20) to the brake pedal (30) and a pedal box (40).

[0028] Fig. 6 shows a representative perspective view of the push rod (20) and the connection pin (21 ) located in the push rod (20). In Figure 5, it can be seen that the pedal connection assembly (10) is connected to the brake pedal (30) and said pedal box (40). The push rod (20) comprises at least one male part (22). Said male part (22) is connected in the upper vicinity of the connection pin (21). The male part (22) is positioned at the end of the push rod (20) and has a spherical geometry and freedom of movement. Thanks to the male part (22) movable at different angles, the force applied by the user to the brake pedal (30) is transmitted to the braking system. There is at least one adjusting nut (23) between the connection pin (21) and the male part (22). Said adjusting nut (23) allows the desired stroke and length adjustment to be achieved during the installation of the push rod (20).

[0029] Fig. 2 shows a representative perspective view of the male part (22). In the embodiment of the invention, the male part (22) is positioned inside at least one female part (24). Said female part (24) is the part where the spherical structure on the upper side of the male part (22) is positioned. The female part (24) comprises at least one slot (241). In a possible embodiment of the invention, said slot (241 ) is a discharge zone created by drilling a hole with a spherical drill on the female part (24) and then with the spherical drill bit. At least one ball (240) is placed in this slot (241 ). While said ball (240) allows the spherical movement of the push rod (20), it does not allow it to rotate on its own axis. In a possible embodiment of the invention, the axis of the push rod (20) itself is defined as at least one x-axis (x). All axes in which movement is provided except for said x-axis (x) are understood as spherical axis.

[0030] The male part (22) comprises at least one channel (220). Said channel (220) is connected to each other by the ball (240) located in the slot (241) in the female part (24). In this way, while the ball (240) is in the channel (220), the push rod (20) can be moved on the spherical axis, but there is no possibility of movement on the x-axis (x). During the installation of the push rod (20) on the brake pedal (30) and pedal box (40) and after installation in the process of bringing the adjusting nut (23) to the desired tightness so that the push rod (20) has the desired stroke adjustment, the male part (22) is forced to rotate on its own axis. By connecting the ball (240) located in the slot (241 ) in the female part (24) located in the pedal connection assembly (10) of the present invention to the channel (220) located in the male part (22), it is prevented from moving on its own axis, that is, on the x-axis (x).

[0031] Fig. 3 shows a representative perspective view in which the male part (22) and the female part (24) are connected to each other. The male part (22) connected to the connection pin (21) can move spherically in all axes except the x-axis (x). Fig. 4 shows a representative view of at least one snap ring (242) located in the female part (24). Said snap ring (242) can be described as a layered structure designed to prevent the upper part of the male part (22) with spherical geometry from separating from the female part (24) during spherical movement. In this way, the male part (22) and the female part (24) have a secure connection during the spherical movement of the push rod (20), which can transfer the movement of the brake pedal (30) angularly. The pedal connection assembly (10) of the invention can be connected with different brake pedals and pedal boxes in a way that is suitable for use in different vehicles.

[0032] In line with the described above, the invention works as follows; there is a push rod (20) that transfers the force applied by the user to the brake pedal (30) to the braking system. The push rod (20) comprises the connection pin (21 ), adjusting nut (23), male part (22), and female part (24). During the connection of the push rod (20) with the brake pedal (30) and the pedal box (40), and in addition, an undesirable movement is forced in the x-axis (x), which is called rotation on its own axis, in the processes of adjusting the desired tightness with the adjusting nut (23) in order to achieve the desired stroke adjustment. In order to prevent this movement, the ball (240) placed in the slot (241 ) in the female part (24) engages with the channel (220) in the male part (22). In this way, the pedal connection assembly (10) is obtained, which allows the spherical movement of the push rod (20) but does not allow its movement on the x-axis (x) defined as its own axis.

[0033] Therefore, it ensures that the brake system works more efficiently, precisely, and safely. This improves braking performance and reduces component wear and maintenance costs. In addition, a pedal connection assembly (10) is obtained, which contributes to the overall safety of the brake system by increasing the safety of the connection.

[0034] The scope of protection of the invention is specified in the appended claims and cannot be limited to what is described for illustrative purposes in this detailed description. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can produce similar embodiments in the light of what is explained above, without deviating from the main theme of the invention.

[0035] REFERENCE NUMERALS GIVEN IN THE DRAWING

[0036] 10 Pedal Connection Assembly

[0037] 20 Push Rod

[0038] 21 Connection Pin 22 Male Part

[0039] 220 Channel

[0040] 23 Adjusting Nut

[0041] 24 Female Part 240 Ball

[0042] 241 Slot

[0043] 242 Snap Ring

[0044] 30 Brake Pedal

[0045] 40 Pedal Box

[0046] (x) x-axis

Claims

CLAIMS1. A pedal connection assembly (10) for use in the braking system of vehicles, comprising at least one push rod (20) which is moved by depressing at least one brake pedal (30) and activates the braking system, at least one connection pin (21 ) connecting said push rod (20), at least one spherically formed male part (22) located in the upper vicinity of said connection pin (21 ), and at least one female part (24) in which said male part (22) is positioned, characterized in that it comprises at least one recessed slot (241 ) on the side of said female part (24) facing the male part (22), it comprises at least one recessed channel (220) on the lateral surface of said male part (22), and it comprises at least one ball (240) positioned between the slot (241) and the channel (220) to prevent the push rod (20) from moving in at least one x-axis (x) defined as its own axis.

2. A pedal connection assembly (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that said channel (220) is positioned in the x-axis (x) extension direction.

3. A pedal connection assembly (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that said push rod (20) comprises at least one adjusting nut (23) for adjusting stroke, located between the connection pin (21 ) and the male part (22).

4. A pedal connection assembly (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that said x-axis (x) is the own axis of the push rod (20).

5. A pedal connection assembly (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that said push rod (20) is connected to said brake pedal (30) and at least one pedal box (40) during installation.

6. A pedal connection assembly (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises at least one snap ring (242) to obtain a reliable connection with the male part (22) positioned inside said female part (24).

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