Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention generally relates to a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposition of a communication unit in the vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] In recent years, communication unit such as telematics unit has revolutionized the automotive industry by combining wireless technology, location technology and in-vehicle electronics. The telematics unit in a vehicle combines GPS systems, onboard diagnostics and black box technologies to record and transmit crucial data from the vehicle. This data includes essential information about the vehicle's speed, location, maintenance requirements and cross-referencing of this data with internal behaviour of the vehicle. By leveraging real-time tracking and monitoring capabilities, telematics unit helps vehicle owners, fleet managers and insurance companies make informed decisions about vehicle performance, safety and maintenance. The telematics unit plays a significant role in enhancing driver safety, preventing theft, tracking vehicle movement, optimizing vehicle maintenance and improving overall operational efficiency.
[003] Conventionally, in two-wheeled vehicles, the communication unit is mounted through mounting brackets and is located below a vehicle seat. Such mounting leads to a requirement of additional parts in the two-wheeled vehicle thereby increasing the manufacturing costs and weight of the vehicle. Also, location of the communication unit below the vehicle seat, leads to disruption in signal reception and transmission, due to covering of the communication unit by a vehicle body cover. Also, such a disposition of the communication unit is undesirable because of the proximity to an engine, consequently exposing the communication unit to excessive heat from the engine.
[004] Thus, there is a need for a vehicle, which addresses at least the aforementioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[005] In one aspect, the present invention is directed towards a vehicle. The vehicle has a head pipe, a headlamp assembly disposed on the head pipe and one or more stay members disposed on a rear portion of the headlamp assembly and extending rearwardly from the headlamp assembly when seen in a vehicle front-rear direction. The vehicle further has a communication unit securely mounted onto the one or more stay members. Herein, the communication unit is disposed on the rear portion of the headlamp assembly when seen in the vehicle front-rear direction.
[006] In an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more stay members has a first stay member and a second stay member, the first stay member and the second stay member extending from the rear portion of the headlamp assembly. Herein, the first stay member is spaced apart from the second stay member in a vehicle left-right direction.
[007] In another embodiment of the present invention, the first stay member engages with a right side surface of the communication unit, and the second stay member engages with a left side surface of the communication unit.
[008] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the first stay member engages with the right side surface of the communication unit through a right mounting member provided on the communication unit, and the second stay member engages with the left side surface of the communication unit through a left mounting member provided on the communication unit.
[009] In a further embodiment of the present invention, each of the one or more stay members has at least one mounting unit, the at least one mounting unit configured to engage with the communication unit.
[010] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle has a handlebar mounted on the head pipe. Herein, the communication unit disposed on a top rear portion of the headlamp assembly below the handlebar, when seen in the vehicle front-rear direction.
[011] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle has an instrument cluster disposed on a handlebar. Herein, the communication unit disposed on the rear portion of the headlamp assembly below the instrument cluster, when seen in the vehicle front-rear direction.
[012] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the headlamp assembly has a light source area for receiving a light source. Herein, the communication unit disposed behind the light source area of the headlamp assembly.
[013] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the communication unit is disposed along a central axis at the rear portion of the headlamp assembly, the central axis aligning with a longitudinal central axis of the vehicle.
[014] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the communication unit is a Telematics Unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[015] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
Figure 1 illustrates a rear perspective view of a portion of a vehicle, depicting a communication unit being disposed on a rear portion of a headlamp assembly of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of a portion of the headlamp assembly, depicting mounting of the communication unit with the rear portion of the headlamp assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 illustrates a rear perspective view of a portion of the headlamp assembly, depicting the communication unit being mounted with the rear portion of the headlamp assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 illustrates an enlarged view of portion A of Figure 3, depicting engagement between a mounting unit of a stay member with the communication unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 illustrates a top perspective view of the communication unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[016] The present invention generally relates to a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposition of a communication unit in the vehicle. In an embodiment, the vehicle is a two-wheeled vehicle or a three-wheeled vehicle, as per requirement.
[017] Figure 1 illustrates a rear perspective view of a portion of a vehicle 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. In an embodiment, the vehicle 100 is a two-wheeled vehicle or a three-wheeled vehicle. In the present embodiment, the vehicle 100 is a motorcycle. In another embodiment, the vehicle 100 can be a scooter.
[018] The vehicle 100 comprises a frame member (not shown) having a head pipe (not shown), a main tube (not shown) and a down tube (not shown). The head pipe is located towards a front side of the vehicle 100 in a vehicle front-rear direction (shown through arrowed indication in Figure 2). The head pipe supports a steering shaft (not shown) of the vehicle 100. Further, a handlebar (not shown) is fixed to an upper bracket 102 and can rotate about the steering shaft for turning the vehicle 100. An instrument cluster (not shown) is arranged on an upper portion of the handlebar or above the handlebar. The down tube of the frame member extends rearward and slantly downward from the head pipe in the vehicle front-rear direction. The main tube of the frame member extends rearward from the head pipe and positioned above the down tube in the vehicle front-rear direction.
[019] Further, a headlamp assembly 108 is disposed on a front side of the head pipe in the vehicle front-rear direction. In other words, the headlamp assembly 108 is mounted in front of the head pipe in the vehicle front-rear direction. The headlamp assembly 108 is mounted at a central portion of vehicle 100. That is, the headlamp assembly 108 is in-line about a central axis X-X’ or a longitudinal axis of the vehicle 100. The headlamp assembly 108 comprises a light source area (not shown) for receiving a light source (not shown). The light source may be an electric lamp such as a bulb. The light source of the headlamp assembly 108 illuminates a front area of the vehicle 100. Further, the headlamp assembly comprises a rear portion 120. In an embodiment, the rear portion 120 may be a concave surface of the headlamp assembly 108 behind the light source area.
[020] As further illustrated in Figure 1, the vehicle 100 further comprises a communication unit 106. The communication unit 106 is disposed on the rear portion 120 of the headlamp assembly 108 such that the communication unit 106 is mounted within the region of the headlamp assembly 108. The term “region” of the headlamp assembly 108 corresponds to a boundary of the headlamp assembly 108. The placement of the communication unit 106 is such that the communication unit 106 is disposed along the central axis X-X’ at the rear portion 120 of the headlamp assembly 108. The central axis X-X’ aligns with a longitudinal central axis of the vehicle 100. In other words, the communication unit 106 is mounted on the central portion of the vehicle 100. Specifically, the communication unit 106 is disposed on a top rear portion of the headlamp assembly 108 below the handlebar, when seen in the vehicle front-rear direction.
[021] In an embodiment, the communication unit 106 is disposed on the rear portion 120 of the headlamp assembly 108 below the instrument cluster, when seen in the vehicle front-rear direction. The communication unit 106 is configured to send and receive signals between one or more external devices (not shown) and one or more vehicle components (not shown). In an embodiment, the communication unit 106 is disposed below a speedometer of the vehicle 100. In an embodiment, the communication unit 106 is disposed below the speedometer provided in the instrument cluster of the vehicle 100. In an embodiment, the rear portion 120 conforms to the portion of the headlamp assembly 108 that is behind the light source area (depicted in dotted lines in Figure 1). As such, the communication unit 106 may be disposed at any location on the rear portion of the headlamp assembly 108, as per requirement.
[022] In an embodiment, the communication unit 106 is a telematics unit. The telematics unit is a device that enables wireless voice and data communication via wireless networking so that the vehicle 100 can communicate with other telematics-enabled vehicles and/or a wireless portable device. The telematics unit establishes a communication channel with a wireless carrier system so that voice and/or data transmission can be sent and received over the communication channel between other telematics-enabled vehicles and/or the wireless portable device. By providing both voice and data communication, the telematics unit enables the vehicle 100 to enables navigation, telephony, emergency assistance, diagnostics, infotainment, etc. The telematics unit also combines GPS systems, onboard vehicle diagnostics, wireless telematics devices, and black box technologies to record and transmit vehicle data, such as speed, location, maintenance requirements and servicing, and cross-reference this data with the vehicle's internal behaviour. Accordingly, the telematics unit helps a rider to track the speed, vehicle on-off conditions, preventing theft of the vehicle 100. The telematics unit may also notify the rider about servicing of the vehicle 100 based on a run-time or a distance travelled by the vehicle 100 from a prior service event.
[023] Referring to Figure 2 in conjunction with Figure 1, the vehicle 100 further comprises one or more stay members 110 being disposed on the rear portion 120 of the headlamp assembly 108. Each of the one or more stay members 110 extend rearwardly from the rear portion 120 of the headlamp assembly 108 when seen in a vehicle front-rear direction. Each of the one or more stay members 100 are adapted to engage with the communication unit 106. Accordingly, each of the one or more stay members 110 support the communication unit 106, and also position the communication unit 106 in the rear portion 120 of the headlamp assembly 108. In an embodiment, the one or more stay members 110 are attached to a housing (not shown) of the headlamp assembly 108 that is provided behind the light source area. The one or more stay members 110 ensures that the communication unit 106 is disposed in the region of the headlamp assembly 108.
[024] Referring to Figure 3 in conjunction with Figures 1 and 2, the one or more stay members 110 comprises a first stay member 110a (shown in figure 3) and a second stay member 110b (shown in figure 3). The first stay member 110a may be provided towards a left side (not shown) of the rear portion 120, while the second stay member 110b is provided towards a right side (not shown) of the rear portion 120 of the headlamp assembly 108. As such, the first stay member 110a is spaced apart from the second stay member 110b in the vehicle left-right direction. The communication unit 106 is disposed between the first stay member 110a and the second stay member 110b. Such a disposition of the communication unit 106 enables optimum signal reception and transmission by the communication unit 106 and prevents theft of the communication unit 106. Also, such a disposition between the first stay member 110a and the second stay member 110b ensures stable mounting of the communication unit 106. Accordingly, requirement of multiple mounting units is eliminated, thereby reducing part count and weight of the vehicle 100.
[025] Further, the first stay member 110a and the second stay member 110b are attached to a peripheral surface of the rear portion 120 of the headlamp assembly when seen in the vehicle front-rear direction. In an embodiment, the first stay member 110a and the second stay member 110b are attached to the housing (not shown) of the headlamp assembly 108 that is provided behind the light source area.
[026] Further, each of the one or more stay members 110 comprises a mounting unit 112. Accordingly, the first stay member 110a and the second stay member 110b comprises the mounting unit 112 (shown in Figure 4). The mounting unit 112 is adapted to engage with the communication unit 106, thereby ensuring secure mounting of the communication unit 106 with the one or more stay members 110. In the present embodiment, the mounting unit 112 is a clip nut member provided on each of the one or more stay members 110. That is, the mounting unit 112 is the clip nut member that is provided on the first stay member 110a and the second stay member 110b. A fastener 114 (shown in Figure 4) is used for fastening the communication unit 106 to the mounting unit 112.
[027] Herein, as referenced in Figure 5, the communication unit 106 includes a left side surface 116a and a right side surface 116b. The left side surface 116a includes a left mounting member 118a, while the right side surface 116b includes a right mounting member 118b. In an embodiment, the first stay member 110a engages with the right side surface 116b of the communication unit 106 through the right mounting member 118b provided on the communication unit 106. Similarly, the second stay member 110b engages with the left side surface 116a of the communication unit 106 through a left mounting member 118a provided on the communication unit 106. The engagement between the mounting unit 112 of the stay member 110 and the mounting member 118 of the communication device 106 is secured via the fastener 114 (as shown in Figure 4).
[028] In an embodiment, the mounting unit 112 is provided at a rear section (not shown) of the one or more stay members 110. In another embodiment, the mounting unit 112 is provided on the one or more stay members 110 based on the location of engagement with the communication unit 106. In the present embodiment, the mounting unit 112 is provided at a rear section on the first stay member 110a for engagement with the right mounting member 118b. Also, the mounting unit 112 is provided at a front section on the second stay member 110b for engagement with the left mounting member 118a.
[029] In an embodiment, during assembly, the communication unit 106 is aligned, such that the mounting unit 112 on each of the first stay member 110a and the second stay member 110b aligns with the right mounting member 118b and the left mounting member 118a, respectively. Upon alignment, the mounting unit 112 is fastened with the left mounting member 118a and the right mounting member 118b, thereby securing the communication unit 106 in the rear portion 120 or the top rear portion of the headlamp assembly 108, and within the region of the headlamp assembly 108.
[030] The claimed invention as disclosed above is not routine, conventional or well understood in the art, as the claimed aspects enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. The present invention provides for the vehicle in which the communication unit is securely mounted onto the one or more stay members. This eliminates the need for a mounting bracket required to mount the communication unit, reducing the manufacturing cost, reducing weight and additional part count in the vehicle. The present invention effectively eliminates any need of mounting bracket thus making the communication unit assembly light in weight. Therefore, the present invention is cost effective and enhances the aesthetic appeal of the vehicle.
[031] Further, in the present invention, the communication unit is disposed on the rear portion of the headlamp assembly when seen in the vehicle front-rear direction. Such a strategic placement of the communication unit ensures accurate monitoring data from the communication unit. Additionally, enables reliable transmission and reception of communication signals, thereby optimizing performance and overall effectiveness of the communication unit and enhancing the overall driving and tracking experience. Further, such a disposition safeguards the communication unit from potential theft risks. Moreover, the communication unit is mounted via minimal use of fasteners making assembly and disassembly easier and less sophisticated.
[032] While the present invention has been described with respect to certain embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modification may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.

List of Reference Numerals
100: Vehicle
102: Upper bracket
106: Communication unit
108: Headlamp assembly
110: Stay member
110a, 110b: Pair of stay members
110a: First stay member
110b: Second stay member
112: Mounting unit
114: Plurality of fasteners
116a: Left side surface of communication unit
116b: Right side surface of communication unit
118: Mounting member
118a, 118b: Pair of mounting members of communication unit
118a: Left mounting member of communication unit
118b: Right mounting member of communication unit
120: Rear portion of headlamp assembly

, Claims:1. A vehicle (100), comprising:
a head pipe;
a headlamp assembly (108), the headlamp assembly (108) being disposed on the head pipe;
one or more stay members (110), the one or more stay members (110) being disposed on a rear portion (120) of the headlamp assembly (108), and extending rearwardly from the headlamp assembly (108) when seen in a vehicle front-rear direction; and
a communication unit (106), the communication unit (106) being securely mounted onto the one or more stay members (110), the communication unit (106) being disposed on the rear portion (120) of the headlamp assembly (108) when seen in the vehicle front-rear direction.

2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more stay members (110) comprises a first stay member (110a) and a second stay member (110b), the first stay member (110a) and the second stay member (110b) extending from the rear portion (120) of the headlamp assembly (108), wherein the first stay member (110a) is spaced apart from the second stay member (110b) in a vehicle left-right direction.

3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first stay member (110a) engages with a right side surface (116b) of the communication unit (106), and the second stay member (110b) engages with a left side surface (116a) of the communication unit (106).

4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first stay member (110a) engages with the right side surface (116b) of the communication unit (106) through a right mounting member (118b) provided on the communication unit (106), and the second stay member (110b) engages with the left side surface (116a) of the communication unit (106) through a left mounting member (118a) provided on the communication unit (106).

5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the one or more stay members (110) comprises at least one mounting unit (112), the at least one mounting unit (112) being configured to engage with the communication unit (106).

6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprising a handlebar mounted on the head pipe, wherein the communication unit (106) being disposed on a top rear portion of the headlamp assembly (108) below the handlebar, when seen in the vehicle front-rear direction.

7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprising an instrument cluster disposed on a handlebar, wherein the communication unit (106) being disposed on the rear portion (120) of the headlamp assembly (108) below the instrument cluster, when seen in the vehicle front-rear direction.

8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the headlamp assembly (108) comprises a light source area for receiving a light source, wherein the communication unit (106) being disposed behind the light source area of the headlamp assembly (108).

9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the communication unit (106) being disposed along a central axis (X-X’) at the rear portion (120) of the headlamp assembly (108), the central axis (X-X’) aligning with a longitudinal central axis of the vehicle (100).

10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the communication unit (106) is a Telematics Unit.