TWI624390B - A fluid container for a vehicle, a brake oil container and a brake fluid container - Google Patents

Abstract

A liquid reservoir for a vehicle includes: a housing configured to hold liquid; a baffle plate disposed at a bottom of the housing and configured to separate the liquid; The plate includes an aperture and is disposed above the baffle, wherein a portion of the baffle is aligned with the aperture.

Description

Liquid reservoir, brake oil reservoir and brake liquid reservoir for vehicles

The present invention relates generally to a liquid reservoir for a vehicle.

A vehicle (such as scooters, motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicles (ATV)) typically includes: a frame enclosed by a motor; and a seat disposed on the frame for a rider and passenger Sitting on it; and a handle for manipulating the vehicle; and a brake lever adjacent to one end of the handle for braking the vehicle. When the user pushes the brake lever, the vehicle will gradually slow down and eventually stop.

Vehicles often include a hydraulic brake system for stopping the vehicle according to the needs of the user. The hydraulic brake system includes a master cylinder piston, a brake caliper piston, and a disc brake. The master cylinder piston can be actuated by pushing a brake lever and thus a push rod coupled to the brake lever. The brake caliper piston can be actuated by the flow of brake oil. When a rider presses the brake lever, the master cylinder piston is displaced so that some brake oil flows through the hydraulic line to the brake caliper piston. The brake caliper piston is propelled by brake oil, and the brake caliper piston forces a brake pad to function against a disc brake installed at a wheel of a vehicle. A braking torque is generated by the brake pads to slow down or stop the wheels of the vehicle.

However, the flow of brake oil from the master cylinder piston to the brake caliper piston can sometimes be affected by various factors such as manipulating the vehicle, balancing the pressure of the hydraulic brake system, and the like. Such as Therefore, such a hydraulic braking system may not be able to effectively perform braking on a vehicle. Therefore, there is a continuing need to improve the structure and configuration of the hydraulic brake system and address the above drawbacks.

Provided is an improved liquid reservoir for a vehicle. The liquid reservoir includes: a casing configured to hold liquid, a baffle plate disposed at a bottom of the casing and configured to separate the casing; and a plate including a The aperture is disposed above the baffle, wherein a portion of the baffle is aligned with the aperture.

In some embodiments, the plate is disposed horizontally along one length of the housing and orthogonal to the baffle. In some embodiments, the baffle is positioned upright and orthogonal to the plate. In some embodiments, the baffle and the plate define at least two compartments, and each of the at least two compartments is configured to hold the liquid flowing through the orifice. In some embodiments, a width of one of the baffles is substantially smaller than a diameter of the aperture. In some embodiments, the fluid system is used as a brake fluid for the vehicle.

In some embodiments, the liquid reservoir is disposed at a central portion of a handle of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the housing comprises a translucent or transparent material whereby a level of the liquid inside the housing is substantially visible outside the housing. In some embodiments, a level of the liquid is substantially visible under the illumination of a lamp disposed adjacent to the housing. In some embodiments, the lamp is operated and illuminated by magnetic force. In some embodiments, the casing includes a port on the bottom of the casing for discharging the liquid. In some embodiments, a conduit is connected to the port for allowing the liquid to flow from the housing.

Provided is an improved brake oil reservoir for a vehicle. The brake oil reservoir includes: a housing configured to hold liquid; and a baffle plate disposed at a bottom of the housing and separating the housing into at least two for holding the liquid. Chamber; and a plate disposed above the at least two chambers and in contact with the baffle, wherein the plate includes an orifice spanning a portion of the baffle, and the at least two chambers can communicate through the orifice .

In some embodiments, the at least two chambers have a volume that is substantially the same as each other. In some embodiments, the at least two chambers are defined by the baffle and the plate. In some embodiments, the liquid may flow through the orifice into the at least two chambers. In some embodiments, a liquid level of the liquid is substantially visible by sliding a magnet over a magnetic lamp disposed adjacent the housing to cause the magnetic lamp to illuminate.

In some embodiments, the liquid may flow from one of the at least two chambers through a port provided at the bottom of the housing. In some embodiments, the liquid can flow through the orifice into the at least two chambers and can be discharged from the port. In some embodiments, the brake oil reservoir further includes a conduit connected to the port.

In some embodiments, a brake liquid reservoir defines: a space; a first chamber in liquid communication with the space; a second chamber in liquid communication with the space; a first port that is shaped Is an exit of the first chamber; and a second port is configured as an exit of the second chamber.

In some embodiments, a brake fluid reservoir defines a reservoir space, the reservoir comprising: a plate that separates the reservoir space into a first portion and a second portion and has an orifice; and A baffle plate that separates the second portion of the reservoir space into two chambers; wherein the aperture causes the first portion of the reservoir space to communicate with the two chambers.

100‧‧‧Liquid Reservoir / Reservoir

100a‧‧‧Storage space

101‧‧‧shell

101a‧‧‧ bottom

101b‧‧‧ bottom sidewall

101c‧‧‧port

101c-1‧‧‧Port / First Port

101c-2‧‧‧Port / Second Port

101d‧‧‧First side wall

101e‧‧‧Second sidewall

101f‧‧‧ compartment

101f-1‧‧‧‧First Compartment / First Compartment / Room / Compartment

101f-2‧‧‧Second Compartment / Second Compartment / Room / Compartment

101h‧‧‧space

102‧‧‧ bezel / second divider

103‧‧‧board / first divider

103a‧‧‧ orifice

103a1‧‧‧First opening

103a2‧‧‧Second opening

104‧‧‧ Catheter

200‧‧‧ Transport

201‧‧‧Frame

202‧‧‧Front Wheel

203‧‧‧ rear wheel

204‧‧‧handle

204a‧‧‧brake lever

300‧‧‧brake oil reservoir

301‧‧‧shell

301a‧‧‧ bottom

301c‧‧‧port

301c-1‧‧‧port

301c-2‧‧‧port

Room 301f‧‧‧

301f-1‧‧‧The first room

301f-2‧‧‧Second Room

302‧‧‧ bezel

303‧‧‧board

303a‧‧‧ orifice

304‧‧‧ catheter

D‧‧‧ diameter

L‧‧‧ length

W‧‧‧Width

W1‧‧‧Width

θ‧‧‧ angle

In the drawings, the same element symbol identifies similar elements or actions. The sizes and relative positions of elements in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the shapes and angles of various elements are not drawn to scale, and some of these elements are arbitrarily enlarged and positioned to improve the legibility of the drawings. Further, the particular shape of an element as drawn is not intended to convey any information about the actual shape of the particular element, and is only selected to facilitate identification in the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a liquid reservoir according to one non-limiting illustrated embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the liquid reservoir of FIG. 1 according to a non-limiting illustrated embodiment.

3 is a schematic diagram of a liquid reservoir tilted at an angle according to a non-limiting illustrated embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a liquid reservoir tilted at an angle according to a non-limiting illustrated embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a liquid reservoir mounted on a vehicle according to a non-limiting illustrated embodiment.

6 is a schematic diagram of a liquid reservoir installed on a vehicle according to a non-limiting illustrated embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a brake oil reservoir according to a non-limiting illustrated embodiment.

FIG. 8 is an exploded view of a brake oil reservoir of FIG. 7 according to a non-limiting illustrated embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an exploded view of a brake oil reservoir of FIG. 7 according to a non-limiting illustrated embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a brake oil reservoir mounted on a vehicle according to a non-limiting illustrated embodiment.

11 is a schematic diagram of a brake oil reservoir installed on a vehicle according to a non-limiting illustrated embodiment.

In the following description, certain specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one of the various disclosed embodiments. However, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize that embodiments may be practiced without one or more of these specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, and so on. In other examples, well-known structures associated with switches, sensors, controllers, communication systems and structures, and networks have not been shown or explained in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the embodiments.

Unless the context requires otherwise, the scope of the following description and patent application In this article, the wording "comprise" and its variations (such as "comprises" and "comprising") should be considered as an open, inclusive meaning, that is, as "including but not limited to ".

References to "an embodiment" or "an embodiment" throughout this specification mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" appearing in various places throughout this specification do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment.

The use of ordinal numbers (such as first, second, and third) does not necessarily imply a ranking significance of one of the orders, but may distinguish only multiple instances of an action or structure.

The titles and abstracts provided herein are for convenience only and do not explain the scope or meaning of the examples.

In at least some embodiments, a liquid reservoir is configured to be mounted on a vehicle and contains liquid for use in a braking system of a vehicle. In particular, the liquid reservoir may be a brake oil reservoir which may be installed at a handle of a vehicle for holding and dispensing brake fluid. In some embodiments, a liquid reservoir includes: a housing for holding liquid; a baffle that divides the housing into at least two chambers; and a plate that is disposed above the baffle. And includes an orifice for allowing the liquid to flow therethrough and into the chambers; and a port that allows a chamber of the housing and a corresponding brake assembly (such as a brake caliper assembly (brake) caliper assembly)).

In some embodiments, a housing is divided into a plurality of chambers by a baffle, and a liquid reservoir includes a plurality of ports. The ports are provided corresponding to the chambers to allow the liquid in each chamber to be delivered to one of the counterparts of the wheel (for example, both the front and rear wheels of the vehicle) corresponding to the brake assembly One corresponds to the hydraulic line.

Further, since the liquid reservoir can supply liquid to a plurality of brake assemblies at different wheels separately and simultaneously, a vehicle no longer needs to be separately installed at the two reservoirs at the end of the handle. Therefore, installation effort can be reduced and separately installed The space occupied by the storage.

In addition, the structure of the orifice and the plate can retain liquid in the chamber when the casing is inclined. When the vehicle turns, the housing tilts at an angle. The tilting of the housing will not make any of the chambers empty. The pressure of the liquid above the plate and the orifice will prevent the liquid inside the chamber from flowing out of the chamber. Therefore, when the housing is tilted, the liquid inside the room does not flow out. Liquid can still be provided to one of the vehicle's braking systems during maneuvering of the vehicle and therefore operation of the braking system will not be affected.

In addition, the housing may be made of a translucent or transparent material. As such, the level of one of the liquids inside the housing can be seen directly or by placing a lamp adjacent to the liquid reservoir. For a user, it will be easy and convenient to monitor the liquid level at any time, so that the liquid can be filled in time.

1 and 2 show a liquid reservoir 100 according to one illustrated embodiment. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a liquid reservoir 100 with several components (shown in dashed lines) inside the liquid reservoir 100, and FIG. 2 is an exploded view of one of the components of the liquid reservoir 100 illustrated in FIG. In some embodiments, the liquid reservoir 100 includes a housing 101, a baffle 102, and a plate 103.

In some embodiments, the liquid reservoir 100 is mounted on a vehicle (for example, a treadmill, a motorcycle, a bicycle, etc.). In some embodiments, the liquid reservoir 100 is mounted under a handle cover that partially covers one of the handles of the vehicle. Specifically, the handle is configured to be grasped by a user and to manipulate the vehicle in one direction according to the user's needs. In some embodiments, the handle is rotatable about a central pivot to manipulate the vehicle from front to left, right, or other directions.

In some embodiments, the liquid reservoir 100 includes a housing 101 configured to hold a liquid. The housing 101 is suitable for containing various kinds of liquids, such as brake fluids, brake fluids for vehicles, glycols, mineral oils, silicone-based liquids, and the like. In some embodiments, the housing 101 may have various three-dimensional shapes (such as a cube, a cuboid, a rectangle Block shape, elongated block shape, polygonal block shape, etc.). The shape of the casing 101 may depend on where the liquid reservoir 100 is to be installed, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

The casing 101 further includes a port 101c at a bottom 101a of the casing 101. In some embodiments, the port 101c is configured to drain liquid from the housing 101. In some embodiments, the port 101c is disposed at a side wall of the casing 101 or a lower portion of the side wall of the casing 101. Liquid can flow out of the housing 101 through the port 101c. In some embodiments, a conduit or hydraulic line (not shown) is connected to port 101c so that liquid can flow from the housing 101 through the conduit.

In some embodiments, the housing 101 includes two ports (101c-1 and 101c-2). The ports (101c-1 and 101c-2) are respectively configured at a first side wall 101d and a second side wall 101e of a bottom portion 101a of the casing 101. The first sidewall 101d may be opposite to the second sidewall 101e. The ports (101c-1 and 101c-2) can be connected to a catheter, respectively, to deliver liquid from the ports (101c-1 and 101c-2) out of the casing 101. In some embodiments, two ports (101c-1 and 101c-2) are formed on the same side of the housing 101. In some embodiments, two ports (101c-1 and 101c-2) are formed on the same side surface of the casing 101. In some embodiments, two ports (101c-1 and 101c-2) are formed on different side surfaces of the casing 101.

In some embodiments, the casing 101 comprises a translucent or transparent material, whereby a liquid level of one of the liquids inside the casing 101 can be substantially visible outside the casing 101. The interior of one of the cases 101 can be fully or partially seen. In some embodiments, the housing 101 includes plastic, polyethylene, polypropylene, and the like. In some embodiments, the housing 101 contains a material that will not be eroded or damaged by the stored liquid.

In some embodiments, the baffle 102 is disposed on the bottom 101 a of the casing 101. The baffle 102 is located at a lower portion of one of the cases 101. In some embodiments, the baffle 102 is connected to one side wall of the housing 101. In some embodiments, the baffle 102 is attached to one of the bottom side walls 101b of the housing 101. In some embodiments, the baffle 102 is disposed upright and elongated along one width W of the housing 101. In some embodiments, the baffle 102 is a rectangular block.

The baffle 102 is configured to separate the housing 101. In some embodiments, the baffle 102 is configured to separate the liquid inside the housing 101. In some embodiments, the baffle 102 is elongated across one of the cases 101 to divide the case 101 into at least two compartments 101f. Each of the compartments 101f is configured to hold a liquid. When the case 101 is filled with liquid, the liquid will be divided by the baffle 102 and held by the compartments 101f, respectively. In some embodiments, the baffle 102 divides the casing 101 into a first compartment 101f-1 and a second compartment 101f-2. The liquid contained in the first compartment 101f-1 can flow out of the casing 101 through the first port 101c-1, and the liquid contained in the second compartment 101f-2 can flow through the second port 101c-2. The casing 101 flows out.

The plate 103 is disposed on the baffle 102. In some embodiments, the plate 103 is supported by a baffle 102. In some embodiments, the plate 103 is disposed horizontally along one length L of the housing 101 and orthogonal to the baffle 102. In some embodiments, a periphery of one of the plates 103 is connected to a side wall of the casing 101. The plate 103 covers the compartment 101f. In some embodiments, the plate 103 divides the casing 101 into an upper portion and a lower portion of the casing 101.

The compartment 101f is provided in a lower portion of the casing 101. In some embodiments, the plate 103 and the baffle 102 define at least two compartments 101f. The liquid can be contained in the compartment 101f defined by the side wall of the casing 101, the baffle 102, and the plate 103. In some embodiments, the first compartment 101f-1 has substantially the same volume as the second compartment 101f-2.

The plate 103 includes an aperture 103a. In certain embodiments, the orifice 103a allows liquid to flow from an upper portion of the housing 101 through to a lower portion of the housing 101, or vice versa. In some embodiments, liquid may flow from the upper portion of the housing 101 through the orifice 103a to the compartment 101f, or vice versa. The compartment 101f is configured to hold liquid flowing through the orifice 103a. The liquid may be filled into the first compartment 101f-1 or the second compartment 101f-2 from the upper part of the casing 101 through the orifice 103a. In some embodiments, the aperture 103a is disposed at the center of one of the plates 103.

In some embodiments, a portion of the baffle 102 is aligned with the aperture 103 a of the plate 103. This portion of the baffle 102 extends across the aperture 103a. In this way, the aperture 103a is divided by the baffle 102, And therefore at least two passages are configured and liquid can flow through the passages into the compartment 101f, respectively. In some embodiments, the baffle 102 has a width W1 that is substantially smaller than a diameter D of the aperture 103a.

In some embodiments, a storage 100 includes a space 101h, a first chamber 101f-1, a second chamber 101f-2, a first port 101c-1, and a second port 101c-2. The first chamber 101f-1 is in liquid communication with the space 101h. The second chamber 101f-2 is in liquid communication with the space 101h. The first port 101c-1 is configured as an exit of the first chamber 101f-1. The second port 101c-2 is configured as an exit of the second chamber 101f-2. In some embodiments, the first chamber 101f-1 and the second chamber 101f-2 are located on the same side of the space 101h. In some embodiments, the space 101h is in liquid communication with the first and second chambers (101f-1 and 101f-2) through an opening 103a of the reservoir 100. In some embodiments, the reservoir 100 includes a first opening 103a1 and a second opening 103a2. The first chamber 101f-1 is in liquid communication with the space 101h through the first opening 103a1. The second chamber 101f-2 is in liquid communication with the space 101h through the second opening 103a2. The first opening 103a1 and the second opening 103a2 are included in the aperture 103a. An aperture 103 a is formed on one of the partitions of the reservoir 100.

In some embodiments, the storage 100 includes a storage space 100a, a first partition 103, a second partition 102, an orifice 103a, a first port 101c-1 and a second port 101c- 2. The first partition 103 separates the storage space 100a into a first portion and a second portion. The second partition 102 separates the second part into two chambers (101f-1 and 101f-2). The aperture 103a is formed on the first partition 103 and is configured so that the first part of the reservoir space 100a communicates with the two chambers (101f-1 and 101f-2). The first port 101c-1 is configured as an exit of the first chamber 101f-1. The second port 101c-2 is configured as an exit of the second chamber 101f-2.

3 and 4 show an embodiment of a liquid reservoir 100 filled with a liquid (a liquid level is illustrated by a zigzag line). 3 and 4 illustrate the liquid reservoir 100 inclined at an angle θ. In some embodiments, the angle θ is between 0 ° and 90 °. 3 and 4 illustrate the direction of the liquid reservoir 100 after the vehicle is manipulated in one direction. Figure 3 shows the use of liquid The body reservoir 100 is tilted, causing its right side to be positioned higher than its left side. FIG. 4 shows tilting the liquid reservoir 100 such that its left side is positioned higher than its right side. FIG. 3 illustrates a state when the vehicle is operated to the left, and FIG. 4 illustrates a state when the vehicle is operated to the right.

When the liquid reservoir 100 is inclined at an angle θ and the liquid fills the liquid reservoir 100 to a liquid level substantially higher than one of the highest portions of one of the inclined first partitions 103 (as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4) The two compartments (101f-1 and 101f-2) will still be filled with liquid. The liquid inside the compartments (101f-1 and 101f-2) will be retained because the liquid can still cover the orifice 103a when the liquid reservoir 100 is tilted. Therefore, when tilting the liquid reservoir 100 such as manipulating a vehicle, liquid will not flow out of the compartments (101f-1 and 101f-2) through the orifice 103a.

Further, since the liquid inside the compartments (101f-1 and 101f-2) during the tilt period of the liquid reservoir 100 will remain in the compartments (101f-1 and 101f-2), the liquid still fills the compartment Equal compartments (101f-1 and 101f-2) and can be discharged from the ports (101c-1 and 101c-2), respectively. When one of the vehicle's brake pedals is pressed, the liquid can be delivered from the compartments (101f-1 and 101f-2) through the ports (101c-1 and 101c-2) to a predetermined place despite tilting the liquid reservoir 100 Position (for example, a duct of a brake assembly located adjacent to the wheels of a vehicle). Therefore, the liquid delivered from each compartment 101f will not be affected by the tilt or direction of the liquid reservoir 100.

5 and 6 show an embodiment of a liquid reservoir 100 mounted on a vehicle 200. In some embodiments, the vehicle 200 is a scooter or a motorcycle. The vehicle 200 includes a frame 201, a front wheel 202, a rear wheel 203, a handle 204, and a braking system (not shown). The brake system is configured to decelerate or stop the vehicle 200 when a user presses a brake lever 204a provided at one end of the handle 204. The braking system may decelerate or stop the vehicle 200 by generating braking torque against one of the front wheels 202 and / or the rear wheels 203.

In some embodiments, the liquid reservoir 100 is disposed at a central portion of a handle 204 of the vehicle 200. In some embodiments, the liquid reservoir 100 is configured to hold liquid The fluid is delivered to the brake system through the body and through the catheter 104. In some embodiments, liquid can be delivered from the liquid reservoir 100 to the brake system controlling the front wheels 202 through the conduit 104 as shown in FIG. 5, while liquid can be delivered from the liquid reservoir through the conduit 104 as shown in FIG. 6. 100 is delivered to the brake system that controls the rear wheels 203. When the brake lever 204a is pressed, liquid will be delivered from the liquid reservoir 100 to the brake system to slow down or stop the front wheels 202 and / or the rear wheels 203.

In some embodiments, the liquid level of the liquid inside the casing 101 is substantially visible under the illumination of a lamp disposed adjacent to the casing 101 of the liquid reservoir 100. When the lamp is illuminated, the liquid level can be seen and checked by a user. Therefore, the liquid level can be easily monitored so that the liquid will be refilled by the user in time.

In some embodiments, the lamp can be operated magnetically and illuminated. That is, the lighting of the lamp is controlled magnetically, and for example, the lamp is illuminated only when a magnet is disposed adjacent to the lamp. Thereby, a user can check and see the liquid level by placing the magnet near the liquid reservoir 100.

In some embodiments, the housing 101 contains a lamp. For example, the lamp is installed at or integrated with the housing 101. In some embodiments, the lamp is part of the housing 101. For example, the lamp is installed in a central portion of the liquid reservoir 100. The lamp may be turned on when a magnet is disposed within a predetermined distance adjacent to the housing 101. In some embodiments, the lamp is a component external to the housing 101. Instead, it is indicated that the lamp is separate from the housing 101. For example, the lamp is installed near the housing 101 and inside the handle 204. In some embodiments, the light may be attached to a component external to the vehicle 200. For example, a user carries a light (such as a flash of a mobile device) and moves toward the casing 101. When the light beam of the flash lamp is projected on the casing 101, the user can observe the liquid level of the liquid inside the casing 101.

Figures 7, 8 and 9 show a brake oil reservoir 300 according to one of the illustrated embodiments. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a brake oil reservoir 300, and FIGS. 8 and 9 are exploded views illustrating several internal components of the brake oil reservoir 300. As shown in FIG. In some embodiments, the brake oil is stored The device 300 is mounted on a vehicle such as a motorcycle. In some embodiments, the brake oil reservoir 300 includes a housing 301, a baffle 302, and a plate 303.

In some embodiments, the housing 301 is configured to contain a liquid (such as brake fluid). In some embodiments, the housing 301 further includes a port 301c (eg, the port 301c shown in FIG. 8) at a bottom 301a of the housing 301. In some embodiments, the housing 301 includes two ports 301c-1 and 301c-2 (eg, ports 301c-1 and 301c-2 shown in FIG. 9). Each port (for example, port 301c shown in FIG. 8 or ports 301c-1 and 301c-2 shown in FIG. 9) is connected to a conduit 304. Liquid can flow out of ports 301c-1 and 301c-2 through conduit 304.

The baffle 302 is disposed on the bottom 301a of the casing 301 and divides the casing 301 into at least two chambers 301f for containing liquid. In some embodiments, the baffle 302 divides the housing 301 into a first chamber 301f-1 and a second chamber 301f-2 (for example, the first chamber 301f-1 and the second chamber 301f- 2), and the liquid can be contained in the first chamber 301f-1 and / or the second chamber 301f-2, respectively. Moreover, liquid can flow from the first chamber 301f-1 and / or the second chamber 301f-2 through the ports 301c-1 and 301c-2 provided at the bottom 301a of the housing 301.

The plate 303 is disposed above the chamber 301f and is in contact with the baffle plate 302. In some embodiments, the plate 303 substantially covers the chamber 301f, and a first portion of one of the baffles 302 is connected to the plate 303. In some embodiments, the plate 303 is disposed substantially orthogonal to the baffle 302. In some embodiments, the plate 303 divides the casing 301 into an upper portion and a lower portion of the casing 301, and the chamber 301f is to be disposed at a lower portion of the casing 301. In some embodiments, the chamber 301f is defined by a baffle 302 and a plate 303, and the chamber 301f has substantially the same volume as each other.

The plate 303 includes an opening 303a that spans one of the second portions of the baffle 302, and the chamber 301f can communicate through the opening 303a. In some embodiments, liquid may flow through the orifices 303a into the chambers 301f, respectively. In some embodiments, liquid may flow through the orifice 303a into the chamber 301f and may be discharged from the ports 301c, respectively.

Based on the configuration of the brake oil reservoir 300, the liquid inside the chamber 301f will make the brake oil The reservoir 300 is retained in the chamber 301f by the baffle 302 and the plate 303 while the reservoir 300 is tilted. Therefore, although the brake oil reservoir 300 is tilted, liquid can be discharged from the ports 301c-1 and 301c-2 and delivered to a predetermined position (for example, a front wheel or a rear wheel of the vehicle) through the conduit 304. Therefore, the delivery of liquid will not be affected by the tilting or certain direction of the brake oil reservoir 300.

In some embodiments, a lamp is disposed at a central portion of the brake oil reservoir 300. In some embodiments, the lamp is a magnetic light and therefore the lamp will illuminate when a magnet is placed nearby. In some embodiments, a liquid level of one of the liquids inside the housing 301 is substantially visible outside the housing 301 when the magnetic lamp is illuminated. In some embodiments, the magnetic lamp is illuminated by sliding a magnet over the magnetic lamp disposed adjacent to the housing 301, and the liquid level is substantially visible.

10 and 11 illustrate an embodiment of a brake oil reservoir 300 mounted on a vehicle 200. FIG. 10 shows a side view of a vehicle 200 equipped with a brake oil reservoir 300, and FIG. 11 is another side view showing the vehicle 200 on the opposite side to the side view as shown in FIG. In FIG. 10, the duct 304 connects the brake oil reservoir 300 to the front wheel 202, and in FIG. 11, the duct 304 connects the brake oil reservoir 300 to the rear wheel 203 of the vehicle 200. In some embodiments, the vehicle 200 is a treadmill or a motorcycle. The vehicle 200 includes a frame 201, a front wheel 202, a rear wheel 203, a handle 204, and a braking system (not shown). The brake system is configured to decelerate or stop the vehicle 200 by generating a braking torque against one of the front wheels 202 and / or the rear wheels 203 when the brake lever 204a of one of the handlebars 204 is pressed.

In some embodiments, the brake oil reservoir 300 is disposed at a center portion of a handle 204 of the vehicle 200. In some embodiments, the brake oil reservoir 300 is configured to hold liquid and deliver the liquid to the brake system through a conduit 304. The duct 304 connects the port 301c with the front wheel 202 or the rear wheel 203 of the vehicle 200. The catheter 304 is configured to deliver liquid from the chamber 301f to the front wheel 202 or the rear wheel 203.

In some embodiments, the liquid can self-brake through the conduit 304 as shown in FIG. 10 The oil reservoir 300 is delivered to the brake system that controls the front wheels 202, while liquid can be delivered from the brake oil reservoir 300 to the brake system that controls the rear wheels 203 through a conduit 304 as shown in FIG. When the brake lever 204a is pressed, liquid is delivered from the brake oil reservoir 300 to the brake system to slow down or stop the front wheels 202 and / or the rear wheels 203.

The various embodiments set forth above may be combined to provide other embodiments.

If necessary, the aspect of the embodiments may be modified to adopt various patents, applications, and publication systems, circuits, and concepts to provide further embodiments.

Although generally discussed in the context and context of the collection, charging, and distribution of portable electrical energy storage devices for use with personal transportation vehicles such as all-electric treadmills and / or motorcycles, the teachings in this article It can be applied to a variety of other environments (including other vehicle and non-vehicle environments).

The foregoing description of the illustrated embodiments, including those set forth in the Abstract, is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. Although specific embodiments and examples are described herein for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize that various equivalent modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

These and other changes can be made to the embodiments in light of the above detailed description. In general, in the following patent application scope, the terms used should not be interpreted to limit the scope of patent application to specific embodiments disclosed in the description and the scope of patent application, but should be interpreted to include all possible embodiments and this patent The full range of authorized equivalents. Therefore, the scope of patent application is not limited by the disclosure.

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A liquid reservoir for a vehicle includes: a casing configured to hold liquid; a baffle plate disposed at a bottom of the casing and configured to separate the casing; And a plate, which includes an opening and is disposed on the baffle, wherein a part of the baffle is aligned with the opening, and the housing is connected by the opening through at least two chambers separated by the baffle. And each of the at least two chambers has a liquid output port. The liquid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the plate is disposed horizontally along one side of the housing and orthogonal to the baffle. The liquid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the baffle is disposed upright and orthogonal to the plate. The liquid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the baffle and the plate define at least two compartments, and each of the at least two compartments is configured to hold the liquid flowing through the orifice . The liquid reservoir of claim 1, wherein a width of one of the baffles is substantially smaller than a diameter of the orifice. The liquid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the liquid system is used for the brake fluid of the vehicle. The liquid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the liquid reservoir is disposed at a center portion of a handle of the vehicle. The liquid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a translucent or transparent material, whereby a liquid level of the liquid inside the housing is substantially visible outside the housing. The liquid reservoir of claim 1, wherein a liquid level of the liquid inside the casing is substantially visible under the illumination of a lamp disposed adjacent to the casing. A liquid reservoir as claimed in item 9, wherein the lamp is operated and illuminated by magnetic force. The liquid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the casing includes a port on the bottom of the casing for discharging the liquid. As in the liquid reservoir of claim 11, a conduit is connected to the port for allowing the liquid to flow out of the housing. A brake oil reservoir for a vehicle includes: a housing configured to hold liquid; a baffle plate disposed at a bottom of the housing and separating the housing into a housing for At least two chambers holding the liquid; and a plate disposed above the at least two chambers and in contact with the baffle, wherein the plate includes an orifice spanning a portion of the baffle, and the at least two The chamber can be connected by this orifice. The brake oil reservoir of claim 13, wherein the at least two chambers have volumes substantially the same as each other. The brake oil reservoir of claim 13, wherein the at least two chambers are defined by the baffle and the plate. The brake oil reservoir of claim 13, wherein the liquid can flow through the orifice into the at least two chambers. The brake oil reservoir of claim 13, wherein a liquid level is substantially visible by sliding a magnet over a magnetic lamp disposed adjacent to the housing to illuminate the magnetic lamp. The brake oil reservoir of claim 13, wherein the liquid can flow from one of the at least two chambers through a port provided at the bottom of the housing. The brake oil reservoir of claim 18, wherein the liquid can flow through the orifice into the at least two chambers and be discharged from the port. The brake oil reservoir of claim 18, further comprising a conduit connected to the port. A brake liquid reservoir, which defines: a space; a first chamber in liquid communication with the space; a second chamber in liquid communication with the space; a plate separated from the space and the first chamber and the Between the second chamber; a first port configured as an exit of the first chamber; and a second port configured as an exit of the second chamber. A brake liquid reservoir defines a reservoir space, the reservoir includes: a plate that separates the reservoir space into a first portion and a second portion and has an orifice; and a baffle plate, which The second portion of the reservoir space is separated into two chambers; wherein the orifice causes the first portion of the reservoir space to communicate with the two chambers.