CA2345499A1 - Do-it-yourself driving instructor kit and method - Google Patents
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A kit for installing a dual-brake system on a home or rental vehicle is described. The kit allows for easy installation on a home or rental vehicle by personnel with ordinary mechanical skill. Such an easily obtained dual-brake auto system will make possible the obtaining of driving instruction for teenagers at a reduced cost, using a home or loaner automobile.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF DRIVING INSTRUCTOR KIT AND METHOD
Field of the Invention:
The present invention relates to instructional driving techniques and, more particularly, to a kit for converting an automobile to a dual brake system and a dual brake rental and installation business.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The cost of automobile driving lessons, if available at all, can be prohibitively high for teenagers and other individuals of tender years. It is also observed the many parents would like to forego the expense of purchasing driving lessons for their children, who have reached driving age. The high cost of driving lessons is also due in part to the driving school having to pay for insurance for the inexperienced driver.
Parents often decide to pay for the driving lessons only because the driving schools have cars that are equipped with dual-braking systems. These dual-braking systems provide a great measure of safety for an instructor and a driver.
Docket No. H-491 1 The present invention comprises a simple kit for converting most cars to a dual-brake system. The system can be installed easily by the do-it-yourselfer, so he can teach his child to drive using the family car, without having to purchase lessons.
It is also contemplated that the kit can be installed on loaner vehicles by automobile centers, which would rent the vehicles for driving instruction purposes. The cost of renting a properly equipped vehicle would appeal to parents and teenagers, who worry about accidents, while driving the family car. The cost of renting such vehicles could have insurance incorporated into the rental fee. This would provide a low cost method of providing driving lessons without having to purchase vehicular insurance for a teenager.
The dual-brake system kit of the invention comprises a pad that mounts to the floor of an automobile. A pulley is mounted for rotation with respect to the mounting pad. A
cable is entrained about the pulley and runs between the factory installed driver brake of a car and the passenger or instructional brake supplied by the kit. The passenger or instructional brake is mounted to the floor of the vehicle on the passenger side by means of a spring-biased mounting bracket. When the instructor senses a dangerous situation, the instructional brake is applied. The applied brake pulls Docket No. H-491 2 the cable, and causes the driver brake to be applied. Thus, the passenger or instructor can apply the brake for the driving student in emergency situations.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a kit for installing a dual-brake system in an automobile, and a method of doing business that is associated with the dual-brake system. The dual-brake system kit of the invention comprises a pad that mounts to the floor of an automobile. A pulley is mounted for rotation with respect to the mounting pad. A cable is entrained about the pulley, and runs between the factory installed driver brake of a car and the passenger or instructional brake supplied by the kit. The passenger or instructional brake is mounted to the floor of the vehicle on the passenger side by means of a spring-biased mounting bracket. When the instructor senses a dangerous situation, he can apply the instructional brake. The applied brake pulls the cable, and causes the driver brake to be applied. Thus, the passenger or instructor can apply the brake for the driving student in emergency situations.
The method of the invention contemplates installing the dual-brake system on loaner or home vehicles provided by Docket No. H-491 3 automobile maintenance centers, rental car agencies, and U-Haul and Ryder truck garages, who would rent or install the unit on home or rental vehicles for driving instruction purposes. The cost of renting the kit or a properly equipped vehicle for a limited time would appeal to parents and teenagers, who worry about accidents, while driving the family car. The cost of renting such vehicles could have insurance incorporated into the rental fee. This would provide a low cost method of providing driving lessons without having to purchase vehicular insurance for a teenager.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a kit and method for making available a low cost, dual-braking system to individuals contemplating driving lessons.
It is another object of this invention to provide a dual-brake system in kit form, such that it can be easily installed by the do-it-yourselfer.
It is a further object of this invention to provide a method by which low cost driving lessons can be provided with the safety of a dual-brake system.
Docket No. H-491 4 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
A complete understanding of the present invention may be obtained by reference to the accompanying drawing, when considered in conjunction with the subsequent detailed description, in which:
THE FIGURE illustrates a schematic view of an installed, dual-braking system that can be part of a kit in accordance with the invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Generally speaking, the invention features a kit for installing a dual-brake system on a home or rental vehicle.
The kit allows for easy installation on a home or rental vehicle by personnel with ordinary mechanical skill. Such an easily obtained dual-brake auto system will make possible the obtaining of driving instruction for teenagers at a reduced cost, using a home or loaner automobile.
Now referring to the FIGURE, a dual-brake system 10 that has been built from a kit is illustrated. The kit is available from the Titan Company and supplies all of the parts and installation instructions necessary to easily install the Docket No. H-491 5 dual-brake unit on an automobile. The dual-brake system kit comprises a pad 12 that mounts to the floor of an automobile.
A pulley 14 is mounted for rotation about the floor mounted pad 12. A cable 16 is entrained about the pulley 14 and runs between the factory installed driver brake pedal 18, mounted on a first shaft 19 of a car, not shown, and the passenger or instructional brake pedal 22, attached to a second shaft 20 and supplied by the kit. The passenger or instructional brake 22 is mountable to the floor of the vehicle on the passenger side by means of a mounting bracket 24 that is spring-biased by means of a coil spring 25. A collar 26 is attached to driver brake pedal shaft 19. When the instructor senses a dangerous situation, the instructional brake pedal 22 is applied. The applied brake pulls the cable 16, which is applied through pulley 14 to collar 26, which causes the driver brake pedal 18 to be applied. Thus, the passenger or instructor can apply the brake for the driving student in emergency situations.
In accordance with the method of the invention, the dual-brake system 10 can be rented, leased, lent or even sold to an individual for installation on his or her car. Alternatively, the system 10 can be installed on vehicles owned and rented or leased by rental car companies or rental moving vehicle companies which, in turn, can be rented or leased to individuals. In either case, a deposit may be required on the Docket No. H-491 6 part of the renting or leasing individual. Upon expiration of the rental or lease period, the dual-brake system 10 can be removed or the rented vehicle returned to the rental company.
Installation and removal of the dual-brake system 10 can be performed by the parent or guardian himself or herself, provided that he or she possesses ordinary mechanical skill;
or it can be performed by skilled mechanics at third party establishments, such as service stations, muffler replacement shops, etc.
Since other modifications and changes varied to fit particular operating requirements and environments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the invention is not considered limited to the example chosen for purposes of disclosure, and covers all changes and modifications which do not constitute departures from the true spirit and scope of this invention.
Having thus described the invention, what is desired to be protected by Letters Patent is presented in the subsequently appended claims.
What is claimed is:
Docket No. H-491 7
Field of the Invention:
The present invention relates to instructional driving techniques and, more particularly, to a kit for converting an automobile to a dual brake system and a dual brake rental and installation business.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The cost of automobile driving lessons, if available at all, can be prohibitively high for teenagers and other individuals of tender years. It is also observed the many parents would like to forego the expense of purchasing driving lessons for their children, who have reached driving age. The high cost of driving lessons is also due in part to the driving school having to pay for insurance for the inexperienced driver.
Parents often decide to pay for the driving lessons only because the driving schools have cars that are equipped with dual-braking systems. These dual-braking systems provide a great measure of safety for an instructor and a driver.
Docket No. H-491 1 The present invention comprises a simple kit for converting most cars to a dual-brake system. The system can be installed easily by the do-it-yourselfer, so he can teach his child to drive using the family car, without having to purchase lessons.
It is also contemplated that the kit can be installed on loaner vehicles by automobile centers, which would rent the vehicles for driving instruction purposes. The cost of renting a properly equipped vehicle would appeal to parents and teenagers, who worry about accidents, while driving the family car. The cost of renting such vehicles could have insurance incorporated into the rental fee. This would provide a low cost method of providing driving lessons without having to purchase vehicular insurance for a teenager.
The dual-brake system kit of the invention comprises a pad that mounts to the floor of an automobile. A pulley is mounted for rotation with respect to the mounting pad. A
cable is entrained about the pulley and runs between the factory installed driver brake of a car and the passenger or instructional brake supplied by the kit. The passenger or instructional brake is mounted to the floor of the vehicle on the passenger side by means of a spring-biased mounting bracket. When the instructor senses a dangerous situation, the instructional brake is applied. The applied brake pulls Docket No. H-491 2 the cable, and causes the driver brake to be applied. Thus, the passenger or instructor can apply the brake for the driving student in emergency situations.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a kit for installing a dual-brake system in an automobile, and a method of doing business that is associated with the dual-brake system. The dual-brake system kit of the invention comprises a pad that mounts to the floor of an automobile. A pulley is mounted for rotation with respect to the mounting pad. A cable is entrained about the pulley, and runs between the factory installed driver brake of a car and the passenger or instructional brake supplied by the kit. The passenger or instructional brake is mounted to the floor of the vehicle on the passenger side by means of a spring-biased mounting bracket. When the instructor senses a dangerous situation, he can apply the instructional brake. The applied brake pulls the cable, and causes the driver brake to be applied. Thus, the passenger or instructor can apply the brake for the driving student in emergency situations.
The method of the invention contemplates installing the dual-brake system on loaner or home vehicles provided by Docket No. H-491 3 automobile maintenance centers, rental car agencies, and U-Haul and Ryder truck garages, who would rent or install the unit on home or rental vehicles for driving instruction purposes. The cost of renting the kit or a properly equipped vehicle for a limited time would appeal to parents and teenagers, who worry about accidents, while driving the family car. The cost of renting such vehicles could have insurance incorporated into the rental fee. This would provide a low cost method of providing driving lessons without having to purchase vehicular insurance for a teenager.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a kit and method for making available a low cost, dual-braking system to individuals contemplating driving lessons.
It is another object of this invention to provide a dual-brake system in kit form, such that it can be easily installed by the do-it-yourselfer.
It is a further object of this invention to provide a method by which low cost driving lessons can be provided with the safety of a dual-brake system.
Docket No. H-491 4 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
A complete understanding of the present invention may be obtained by reference to the accompanying drawing, when considered in conjunction with the subsequent detailed description, in which:
THE FIGURE illustrates a schematic view of an installed, dual-braking system that can be part of a kit in accordance with the invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Generally speaking, the invention features a kit for installing a dual-brake system on a home or rental vehicle.
The kit allows for easy installation on a home or rental vehicle by personnel with ordinary mechanical skill. Such an easily obtained dual-brake auto system will make possible the obtaining of driving instruction for teenagers at a reduced cost, using a home or loaner automobile.
Now referring to the FIGURE, a dual-brake system 10 that has been built from a kit is illustrated. The kit is available from the Titan Company and supplies all of the parts and installation instructions necessary to easily install the Docket No. H-491 5 dual-brake unit on an automobile. The dual-brake system kit comprises a pad 12 that mounts to the floor of an automobile.
A pulley 14 is mounted for rotation about the floor mounted pad 12. A cable 16 is entrained about the pulley 14 and runs between the factory installed driver brake pedal 18, mounted on a first shaft 19 of a car, not shown, and the passenger or instructional brake pedal 22, attached to a second shaft 20 and supplied by the kit. The passenger or instructional brake 22 is mountable to the floor of the vehicle on the passenger side by means of a mounting bracket 24 that is spring-biased by means of a coil spring 25. A collar 26 is attached to driver brake pedal shaft 19. When the instructor senses a dangerous situation, the instructional brake pedal 22 is applied. The applied brake pulls the cable 16, which is applied through pulley 14 to collar 26, which causes the driver brake pedal 18 to be applied. Thus, the passenger or instructor can apply the brake for the driving student in emergency situations.
In accordance with the method of the invention, the dual-brake system 10 can be rented, leased, lent or even sold to an individual for installation on his or her car. Alternatively, the system 10 can be installed on vehicles owned and rented or leased by rental car companies or rental moving vehicle companies which, in turn, can be rented or leased to individuals. In either case, a deposit may be required on the Docket No. H-491 6 part of the renting or leasing individual. Upon expiration of the rental or lease period, the dual-brake system 10 can be removed or the rented vehicle returned to the rental company.
Installation and removal of the dual-brake system 10 can be performed by the parent or guardian himself or herself, provided that he or she possesses ordinary mechanical skill;
or it can be performed by skilled mechanics at third party establishments, such as service stations, muffler replacement shops, etc.
Since other modifications and changes varied to fit particular operating requirements and environments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the invention is not considered limited to the example chosen for purposes of disclosure, and covers all changes and modifications which do not constitute departures from the true spirit and scope of this invention.
Having thus described the invention, what is desired to be protected by Letters Patent is presented in the subsequently appended claims.
What is claimed is:
Docket No. H-491 7
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1. A kit for installing a dual-brake system in a vehicle, comprising:
a pulley mountable for rotation about a floor of a home or loaner vehicle;
a mounting pad for rotationally supporting and mounting said pulley;
a passenger-side brake unit having a shaft disposable adjacent a driver pedal of said home or loaner vehicle;
a spring-biased bracket for mounting said passenger-side brake unit to said floor of said home or loaner vehicle;
a collar supportable upon said passenger-side brake unit; and a cable running about said pulley and disposable between said passenger-side brake unit and a factory installed, driver-side brake unit.
a pulley mountable for rotation about a floor of a home or loaner vehicle;
a mounting pad for rotationally supporting and mounting said pulley;
a passenger-side brake unit having a shaft disposable adjacent a driver pedal of said home or loaner vehicle;
a spring-biased bracket for mounting said passenger-side brake unit to said floor of said home or loaner vehicle;
a collar supportable upon said passenger-side brake unit; and a cable running about said pulley and disposable between said passenger-side brake unit and a factory installed, driver-side brake unit.
2. A method of providing apparatus to facilitate automobile driving instruction, comprising the steps of:
a) installing from a kit a dual-brake system in a vehicle; and b) renting, leasing, selling or lending said vehicle with said dual-brake system to an individual, whereby said individual can engage in driver education.
a) installing from a kit a dual-brake system in a vehicle; and b) renting, leasing, selling or lending said vehicle with said dual-brake system to an individual, whereby said individual can engage in driver education.
3. The method in accordance with claim 2, further comprising the step of:
c) providing insurance for using said vehicle.
c) providing insurance for using said vehicle.
4. The method in accordance with claim 2, wherein said dual-brake system kit comprises:
a pulley mountable for rotation about a floor of a~
home or loaner vehicle;
a mounting pad for rotationally supporting and mounting said pulley;
a passenger-side brake unit having a shaft disposable adjacent a driver pedal of said home or loaner vehicle;
a spring-biased bracket for mounting said passenger-side brake unit to said floor of said home or loaner vehicle;
a collar supportable upon said passenger-side brake unit; and a cable running about said pulley and disposable between said passenger-side brake unit and a factory installed, driver-side brake unit.
a pulley mountable for rotation about a floor of a~
home or loaner vehicle;
a mounting pad for rotationally supporting and mounting said pulley;
a passenger-side brake unit having a shaft disposable adjacent a driver pedal of said home or loaner vehicle;
a spring-biased bracket for mounting said passenger-side brake unit to said floor of said home or loaner vehicle;
a collar supportable upon said passenger-side brake unit; and a cable running about said pulley and disposable between said passenger-side brake unit and a factory installed, driver-side brake unit.
5. The method in accordance with claim 2, wherein said installing step (a) is performed by a third party.
6. The method in accordance with claim 2, further comprising the step of:
c) removing said dual-brake system upon expiration of a lease or rental period.
c) removing said dual-brake system upon expiration of a lease or rental period.
7. The method in accordance with claim 4, wherein said installing step (a) is performed by a third party.
8. The method in accordance with claim 4, further comprising the step of:
c) removing said dual-brake system upon expiration of a lease or rental period.
c) removing said dual-brake system upon expiration of a lease or rental period.
9. A method of facilitating home automobile driving instruction, comprising the steps of:
a) providing a kit for a predetermined time to an automobile owner, said kit comprising a dual-brake system; and b) receiving payment from said automobile owner in compensation for using said dual-brake system for said predetermined time.
a) providing a kit for a predetermined time to an automobile owner, said kit comprising a dual-brake system; and b) receiving payment from said automobile owner in compensation for using said dual-brake system for said predetermined time.
10. The method in accordance with claim 9, wherein said dual-brake system kit comprises:
a pulley mountable for rotation about a floor of a home or loaner vehicle;
a mounting pad for rotationally supporting and mounting said pulley;
a passenger-side brake unit having a shaft disposable adjacent a driver pedal of said home or loaner vehicle;
a spring-biased bracket for mounting said passenger-side brake unit to said floor of said home or loaner vehicle;
a collar supportable upon said passenger-side brake unit; and a cable running about said pulley and disposable between said passenger-side brake unit and a factory installed, driver-side brake unit.
a pulley mountable for rotation about a floor of a home or loaner vehicle;
a mounting pad for rotationally supporting and mounting said pulley;
a passenger-side brake unit having a shaft disposable adjacent a driver pedal of said home or loaner vehicle;
a spring-biased bracket for mounting said passenger-side brake unit to said floor of said home or loaner vehicle;
a collar supportable upon said passenger-side brake unit; and a cable running about said pulley and disposable between said passenger-side brake unit and a factory installed, driver-side brake unit.
11. The method in accordance with claim 9, wherein said providing step (a) is performed by a third party.
12 12. The method in accordance with claim 9, further comprising the step of:
c) removing said dual-brake system upon expiration of said predetermined time.
c) removing said dual-brake system upon expiration of said predetermined time.
13. The method in accordance with claim 11, wherein said providing step (a) is performed by a third party.
14. The method in accordance with claim 11, further comprising the step of:
c) removing said dual-brake system upon expiration of said predetermined time.
c) removing said dual-brake system upon expiration of said predetermined time.
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