BRAKE FLUID PIPE DETECTOR

Abstract

A brake fluid pipe detector is provided. The brake fluid pipe detector which is arranged between a brake hose and a brake caliper include a main body which is provided with a fastening end for connection to the brake caliper and is communicating with the brake hose for delivering brake fluid. The brake fluid pipe detector features on that at least one installation port is arranged at the main body and installed with a sensor correspondingly. Thereby brake data and information such as working temperature and brake pressure of the brake fluid in the brake hose and the brake caliper can be detected by the sensor so as to ensure driving safety.

Claims

1. A brake fluid pipe detector which is arranged between a brake hose and a brake caliper comprising: a main body which includes a fastening end connected with the brake caliper, a fluid inlet channel which introduces brake fluid into the brake caliper, and a fluid hole disposed on the main body and communicating with both the brake hose and the fluid inlet channel; and at least one sensor; wherein at least one installation port is arranged at the main body and communicating with the fluid inlet channel while the sensor is mounted to the installation port correspondingly.

2. The brake fluid pipe detector as claimed in claim 1, wherein the main body further includes a head portion arranged at one end of the main body and the fastening end is disposed on the other end of the main body, opposite to the end with the head portion; wherein the installation port is mounted on a lateral surface of the head portion and the fluid hole is disposed on a top surface of the head portion.

3. The brake fluid pipe detector as claimed in claim 1, wherein the main body further includes a head portion arranged at one end of the main body and the fastening end is disposed on the other end of the main body, opposite to the end with the head portion; wherein a mounting-fixing portion is arranged between the head portion and the fastening end; wherein the fluid hole is formed on the mounting-fixing portion and the installation port is mounted on a top surface of the head portion.

4. The brake fluid pipe detector as claimed in claim 1, wherein the main body further includes a head portion arranged at one end of the main body and the fastening end is disposed on the other end of the main body, opposite to the end with the head portion; wherein a mounting-fixing portion is arranged between the head portion and the fastening end while the fluid hole is formed on the mounting-fixing portion; wherein an extended portion is arranged between the head portion and the mounting-fixing portion and the installation port is mounted on a lateral surface of the extended portion.

5. The brake fluid pipe detector as claimed in claim 4, wherein a fluid-leakage threaded hole is formed on a top surface of the head portion and communicating with the fluid inlet channel while a screw is able to be fastened into the fluid-leakage threaded hole.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] The structure and the technical means adopted by the present invention to achieve the above and other objects can be best understood by referring to the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0012] FIG. 1 is an exploded view of an embodiment according to the present invention;

[0013] FIG. 2 is a schematic drawing showing a sectional view of an embodiment according to the present invention;

[0014] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of another embodiment according to the present invention;

[0015] FIG. 4 is a schematic drawing showing a sectional view of another embodiment according to the present invention;

[0016] FIG. 5 is another schematic drawing showing a sectional view of another embodiment from a different angle according to the present invention;

[0017] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a further embodiment according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF′ THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT′

[0018] Refer to FIG. 1, FIG. 3, and FIG. 6, exploded views of various embodiments according to the present invention are revealed. A brake fluid pipe detector which is arranged between a brake hose 1 and a brake caliper 2 includes a main body 3 and at least one sensor 4.

[0019] The main body 3 consists of a fastening end 31 connected with the brake caliper 2, a fluid inlet channel 32 which introduces brake fluid into the brake caliper 2, and a fluid hole 33 disposed on the main body 3 and communicating with both the brake hose 1 and the fluid inlet channel 32. The brake fluid pipe detector features on that at least one installation port 34 is arranged at the main body 3 and communicating with the fluid inlet channel 32 while the sensor 4 is mounted to the installation port 34 correspondingly.

[0020] Refer to FIGS. 1-6, a plurality of embodiments of the present device with detailed descriptions during assembly and use is provided.

Embodiment 1

[0021] Refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the main body 3 includes a head portion 30 arranged at one end thereof and the fastening end 31 which is disposed on the other end of the main body 3 (like a bolt), opposite to the end with the head portion 30, and used for threaded and fixed with the brake caliper 2. The installation port 34 is mounted on a lateral surface of the head portion 30 and communicating with the fluid inlet channel 32. In the embodiment of the figure, there are two installation ports 34 each of which is used for mounting and fastening with a sensor 4. The sensor 4 can be a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, or a sensor which detects brake information. The fluid hole 33 is mounted to a top surface of the head portion 30 and communicating with the fluid inlet channel 32. The brake hose 1 is fastened to the fluid hole 33 for delivering the brake fluid into the fluid inlet channel 32. Thereby the brake information including working temperature, brake pressure, etc. of the brake caliper 2 and the brake fluid can be obtained by the sensor 4.

Embodiment 2

[0022] As shown in FIGS. 3-5, the main body 3 includes a head portion 30 arranged at one end thereof and the fastening end 31 which is disposed on the other end of the main body 3 (like a bolt), opposite to the end with the head portion 30, and used for fastened with the brake caliper 2. A mounting-fixing portion 301 which is arranged between the head portion 30 and the fastening end 31 is provided with the fluid hole 33. A mounting ring 11 on a front end of the brake hose 1 is fit around the mounting-fixing portion 301 correspondingly and communicating with the fluid hole 33 to introduce the brake fluid into the fluid inlet channel 32. The installation port 34 which is mounted on a top surface of the head portion 30 and communicating with the fluid inlet channel 32 is used for mounting and fastening with a sensor 4. The sensor 4 can be a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, or a sensor which detects brake information. Thereby the brake information including working temperature, brake pressure, etc. of the brake caliper 2 and the brake fluid can be detected by the sensor 4.

Embodiment 3

[0023] Refer to FIG. 6, a further embodiment is disclosed. The main body 3 includes a head portion 30 on one end thereof and the fastening end 31 which is disposed on the other end of the main body 3 (like a bolt) opposite to the end with the head portion 30 and used for threaded and fixed with the brake caliper 2 while a mounting-fixing portion 301 which is arranged between the head portion 30 and the fastening end 31 is provided with the fluid hole 33, A mounting ring 11 on a front end of the brake hose 1 is fit around the mounting-fixing portion 301 correspondingly and communicating with the fluid hole 33 for introducing the brake fluid into the fluid inlet channel 32. An extended portion 302 is arranged between the head portion 30 and the mounting-fixing portion 301 and the installation port 34 is mounted on a lateral surface of the extended portion 302 for mounting and fastening with a sensor 4. The sensor 4 can be a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, or a sensor which detects brake information. Thereby the brake information including working temperature, brake pressure, etc. of the brake caliper 2 and the brake fluid can be obtained by the sensor 4.

[0024] A fluid-leakage threaded hole 303 is formed on a top surface of the head portion 30 and communicating with the fluid inlet channel 32. A screw (not shown in figure) can be fastened into the fluid-leakage threaded hole 303. The leakage of the brake fluid is carried out by removal of the screw from the fluid-leakage threaded hole 303.

[0025] In summary, the sensor 1 can be mounted to the brake fluid pipe without damage or modification of the brake caliper 2 or the brake hose by the present device. After being arranged at a pathway of the brake fluid being introduced, the brake information is detected by the sensor 4 and then transmitted to a receiving end or a display end (such as number, unit, light and sound (reminding (and warning function)) in a wired or wireless manner. Thus riders can get the brake information quickly and clearly to ensure driving safety.

[0026] Additional advantages and modifications will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details, and representative devices shown and described herein. Accordingly, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims and their equivalent.