Self Activated Power Brake

Abstract

A Self Activated Power Brake comprising a rotating brake disk fitted coaxially to a wheel and the main brake caliper/shoes fitted on dead axle/body frame. A sliding mechanism having shaped resembles to arc in orbit of brake disk. The mechanism having in two major parts, one is sliding and other is fixed which consists sliding bed and fitted with main power brake caliper. A pilot brake caliper, which is in sliding mode (floating mode), fitted on sliding part of the said sliding mechanism. At least one power transmitting means out of suggested means is needed to be linked the sliding pilot brake caliper to main power brake caliper to transfer the friction power of the pilot brake caliper after required amplification of the same. On braking action, the pilot brake caliper which is actuated by fluid line coming from master cylinder, actuates main power brake caliper through at least one power transmitting means as aforesaid to do the job as a SELF-ACTIVATED POWER BRAKE.

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       12 . A self-activated power brake comprising:
 a floating (sliding) brake caliper assembly on its arc shape bed called pilot brake caliper,   mechanical and hydraulically operated means to transfer the friction power of pilot brake caliper after necessary amplification as needed for power braking action to main power brake caliper.   a main power brake caliper fixed along with sliding mechanism on dead axle/body frame capable to receive the said amplified power to complete power braking function along with pilot brake caliper simultaneously on same brake disk,   
     said self-activated power brake optionally comprising:
 one pilot caliper/brake shoe fitted on a orbit arc like shape sliding mechanism in reference of a brake disk/drum fitted on rotating axle near wheel, 
 power transmitting means, which is an actuating mechanism that links Main power brake caliper to said pilot caliper that is mounted on the sliding mechanism as aforesaid, 
 a main power brake caliper fitted on dead axle or stationary frame of vehicle/machine, duly linked to the said actuating mechanism/power transmitting means as aforesaid, 
 a hydraulic fluid line connected to Pilot brake caliper cylinder from master cylinder having pedal or lever which has to be depressed for stopping motion of rotating disk/drum. 
 
   
   
       13 . The self-activated power brake as claimed in  claim 12  further comprising:
 the orbit arc like sliding mechanism wherein the said pilot caliper is mounted on the sliding arm (part) that slides in limited distance as required on its bed. This mechanism covers about three forth-circumstantial area of the brake disk.   the fixed bed portion of the orbit like sliding mechanism is mounted on dead axle or body frame as said along with main brake caliper.   
   
   
       14 . The self-activated power brake as claimed in  claim 12  further comprising:
 a power (an auxiliary friction brake force) that is generated instantly by pilot brake caliper due to friction of rotating disk on attachment of pilot brake pads on it during the braking action. The said friction power which has to be collected with minimum possible losses, to be amplified and to be delivered it to main brake caliper/shoes through power transmitting means.   the power transmitting means comprising at least one out of following suggested means and many more according to the concept of the invention may be possible as design option to meet the main the purpose of the invention as aforesaid as to collect, to amplify and to deliver the available friction power from pilot brake caliper to main power brake caliper.   a mechanism of the mechanical levers pivoted on its center pins mounted on fixed portion of sliding mechanism. The said levers provide the path of power transmitting from pilot caliper to main caliper, Power amplification can be done by the ratio of distance of the arms from connected link pin and center pin of the lever.   A mechanism of mechanical V and Tooth shape arc plates combination can be utilized to meet the purpose of power transmitting as above said. The angles of V Tooth with required degree of both side pads depressing sliding plates amplify the obtained power and deliver the same at main brake pads effectively.   
   
   
       15 . The self-activated power brake as claimed in  claim 12 , further comprising:
 a master cylinder an actuating mechanism fitted in fix portion of sliding mechanism with connected its push rod to sliding part of the sliding mechanism, which also holds the pilot caliper,   a pilot brake caliper mounted in moving (sliding) part of the sliding mechanism, said, said pilot brake pads depressing cylinder of the pilot brake caliper is connected through fluid line to conventional master cylinder of the vehicle/machine,   a main power Brake caliper is fitted along with fix part of sliding mechanism to the dead axle/body frame of the vehicle/machine said main power brake pads depressing cylinder is connected through fluid line to the master cylinder fitted nearby in same fix part on which the main brake caliper mounts.   
   
   
       16 . The self-activated power brake as claimed in  claim 12 , further comprising:
 a round arch shape holding bed in circumstantial area of brake disk, wherein bed shape may be rectangular dimensions which can hold in sliding manner the sliding part from up and down, left and right sides with minimum clearance margin to avoid jam condition, said fixed holding part of the mechanism covers about one third circumstantial area of the brake disk, which provides the fitting of itself with main brake caliper to dead axle/body flame and the master cylinder (actuating hydraulic mechanism) of main power brake caliper is also mounted in this part,   a sliding part in same shape as above said which can slide easily in its bed area said part covers about three forth of circumstantial area of the disk and having enough strength to hold the pilot brake caliper and to absorb the thrust thereof when in operation.   
   
   
       17 . The self-activated power brake comprising:
 a floating (sliding) brake caliper assembly on its arc shape bed called pilot brake caliper,   mechanical and hydraulically operated means to transfer the friction power of pilot brake caliper after necessary amplification as needed for power braking action to main power brake caliper.   a main power brake caliper fixed along with sliding mechanism on dead axle/body frame capable to receive the said amplified power to complete power braking function along with pilot brake caliper simultaneously on same brake disk,   
     said self-activated power brake optionally comprising:
 one pilot caliper/brake shoe fitted on a orbit arc like shape sliding mechanism in reference of a brake disk/drum fitted on rotating axle near wheel, 
 power transmitting means, which is an actuating mechanism that links Main power brake caliper to said pilot caliper that is mounted on the sliding mechanism as aforesaid, 
 a main power brake caliper fitted on dead axle or stationary frame of vehicle/machine, duly linked to the said actuating mechanism/power transmitting means as aforesaid, 
 a hydraulic fluid line connected to Pilot brake caliper cylinder from master cylinder having pedal or lever which has to be depressed for stopping motion of rotating disk/drum; 
 
     wherein said pilot brake caliper comprising a conventional disk brake caliper cylinder with pads in case of disk brake or a customized brake shoe and cylinder as filed figures mounted in sliding part of the sliding mechanism as said in  claim 16 . 
   
   
       18 . The self-activated power brake as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein said pilot brake caliper comprising a conventional disk brake caliper cylinder with pads in case of disk brake or a customized brake shoe and cylinder as filed figures mounted in sliding part of the sliding mechanism as said in  claim 16 . 
   
   
       19 . A self-activated power brake comprising:
 a floating (sliding) brake caliper assembly on its arc shape bed called pilot brake caliper,   mechanical and hydraulically operated means to transfer the friction power of pilot brake caliper after necessary amplification as needed for power braking action to main power brake caliper.   a main power brake caliper fixed along with sliding mechanism on dead axle/body frame capable to receive the said amplified power to complete power braking function along with pilot brake caliper simultaneously on same brake disk,   
     said self-activated power brake optionally comprising:
 one pilot caliper/brake shoe fitted on a orbit arc like shape sliding mechanism in reference of a brake disk/drum fitted on rotating axle near wheel, 
 power transmitting means, which is an actuating mechanism that links Main power brake caliper to said pilot caliper that is mounted on the sliding mechanism as aforesaid, 
 a main power brake caliper fitted on dead axle or stationary frame of vehicle/machine, duly linked to the said actuating mechanism/power transmitting means as aforesaid, 
 a hydraulic fluid line connected to Pilot brake caliper cylinder from master cylinder having pedal or lever which has to be depressed for stopping motion of rotating disk/drum; 
 
     wherein said main brake caliper comprising a conventional disk brake caliper cylinder with pads in case of disk brake or a customized brake shoe and cylinder as filed figures mounted in fixed holding part of the sliding mechanism as said in  claim 16 . 
   
   
       20 . The self-activated power brake as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein said main brake caliper comprising a conventional disk brake caliper cylinder with pads in case of disk brake or a customized brake shoe and cylinder as filed figures mounted in fixed holding part of the sliding mechanism as said in  claim 16 . 
   
   
       21 . A self-activated power brake comprising:
 a floating (sliding) brake caliper assembly on its arc shape bed called pilot brake caliper,   mechanical and hydraulically operated means to transfer the friction power of pilot brake caliper after necessary amplification as needed for power braking action to main power brake caliper.   a main power brake caliper fixed along with sliding mechanism on dead axle/body frame capable to receive the said amplified power to complete power braking function along with pilot brake caliper simultaneously on same brake disk,   
     said self-activated power brake optionally comprising:
 one pilot caliper/brake shoe fitted on a orbit arc like shape sliding mechanism in reference of a brake disk/drum fitted on rotating axle near wheel, 
 power transmitting means, which is an actuating mechanism that links Main power brake caliper to said pilot caliper that is mounted on the sliding mechanism as aforesaid, 
 a main power brake caliper fitted on dead axle or stationary frame of vehicle/machine, duly linked to the said actuating mechanism/power transmitting means as aforesaid, 
 a hydraulic fluid line connected to Pilot brake caliper cylinder from master cylinder having pedal or lever which has to be depressed for stopping motion of rotating disk/drum; 
 
     wherein said master cylinder the actuating hydraulic mechanism comprising: 
     a conventional or customized hydraulic cylinder which can be mounted in fixed part of sliding mechanism as said in  claim 16 , which can work as master cylinder during pilot brake caliper sliding up on getting friction force from rotating disk such that the generated friction power thrusts the piston of the said master cylinder which provides pressurized fluid through connected pressure line to main power brake caliper cylinder for performing power braking action. 
   
   
       22 . The self-activated power brake as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein said master cylinder the actuating hydraulic mechanism comprising:
 a conventional or customized hydraulic cylinder which can be mounted in fixed part of sliding mechanism as said in  claim 16 , which can work as master cylinder during pilot brake caliper sliding up on getting friction force from rotating disk such that the generated friction power thrusts the piston of the said master cylinder which provides pressurized fluid through connected pressure line to main power brake caliper cylinder for performing power braking action.   
   
   
       23 . A self-activated power brake comprising:
 a floating (sliding) brake caliper assembly on its arc shape bed called pilot brake caliper,   mechanical and hydraulically operated means to transfer the friction power of pilot brake caliper after necessary amplification as needed for power braking action to main power brake caliper.   a main power brake caliper fixed along with sliding mechanism on dead axle/body frame capable to receive the said amplified power to complete power braking function along with pilot brake caliper simultaneously on same brake disk,   
     said self-activated power brake optionally comprising:
 one pilot caliper/brake shoe fitted on a orbit arc like shape sliding mechanism in reference of a brake disk/drum fitted on rotating axle near wheel, 
 power transmitting means, which is an actuating mechanism that links Main power brake caliper to said pilot caliper that is mounted on the sliding mechanism as aforesaid, 
 a main power brake caliper fitted on dead axle or stationary frame of vehicle/machine, duly linked to the said actuating mechanism/power transmitting means as aforesaid, 
 a hydraulic fluid line connected to Pilot brake caliper cylinder from master cylinder having pedal or lever which has to be depressed for stopping motion of rotating disk/drum; 
 
     wherein drum brake further comprises the actuating mechanism as claimed in  claim 21  is a mechanical mechanism of oval shape instead of master cylinder type, when the pilot caliper engages to the said rotating drum, the oval shaped actuating mechanism tilts and engages the brake shoes by at least one mechanical means (E 5 ). 
   
   
       24 . The self-activated power brake as claimed in  claim 21 , wherein drum brake further comprises the actuating mechanism as claimed in  claim 21  is a mechanical mechanism of oval shape instead of master cylinder type, when the pilot caliper engages to the said rotating drum, the oval shaped actuating mechanism tilts and engages the brake shoes by at least one mechanical means (E 5 ). 
   
   
       25 . The self-activated power brake as claimed in  claim 22 , wherein drum brake further comprises the actuating mechanism as claimed in  claim 22  is a mechanical mechanism of oval shape instead of master cylinder type, when the pilot caliper engages to the said rotating drum, the oval shaped actuating mechanism tilts and engages the brake shoes by at least one mechanical means (E 5 ). 
   
   
       26 . The self-activated power brake as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein said actuating mechanism is of eye shape so that when said pilot caliper engages to the said drum brake, said eye shaped actuating mechanism tilts and engages the brake shoes by hydraulic means (E 6 ).