Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates to system and method for testing a plurality of components. More specifically, the present invention relates to the system and method for integrally or separately testing the plurality of components.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] In existing systems for testing a vehicle or a machine, different components of the vehicle or the machine are tested independently. The different components include electrical components, electronic components and mechanical components. Integration testing can only be performed on the assembled vehicle or machine. After integration testing on the assembled vehicle or machine, the faulty components are identified and replaced for further testing. Such systems require a considerable amount of time as integration testing can only be performed on the assembled vehicle or machine, which is undesirable. Further, costs are associated with frequent assembly/disassembly of components for testing, which is also undesirable. Prior arts also pose limitations with respect to type of components which can be tested. For example, prior arts do not disclose system wherein high voltage components are tested integrally with the low voltage components. Also, prior arts do not disclose systems wherein mechanical components can be integrally tested with electrical/electronic components. Further, prior arts also pose limitation with respect to parameters of components which can be integrally tested. For example, low voltage wiring harnesses could be tested with systems of the prior arts. In other words, prior arts pose limitation with respect to integral testing of the high voltage wiring harness.
[003] Prior arts also pose limitation with respect to testing of two-wheelers. For example, testing rigs for integral testing of different components of two-wheelers are not available for two-wheelers. No mechanical or movable parts can be tested in the existing version of the laboratory (lab) bikes for testing components of two-wheelers. Moreover, selectively integrating and testing a plurality of low voltage and high voltage components together is not known in testing of two-wheelers. Specifically for wire harnessing in a two wheeler, end to end testing of HV & LV wiring harness is not known in the prior art. Automated testing and simulation of integrated testing and validation is difficult in the current testing rigs as each electrical component has to be independently flashed and tested. Existing testing rigs do not provide flexibility of testing various functionalities in a vehicle, especially two wheeler vehicle.
[004] In view of the foregoing, there is a need-felt to overcome at least the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior arts. Also, the present invention aims to introduce a modular lab bike/modular testing system for validating both high voltage components including high voltage wiring harness and low voltage components including low voltage wiring harness. Further, the present invention aims to introduce a modular lab bike/modular testing system wherein all the diagnosis of the High Voltage parts and low voltage parts could be tested. Further, the present invention aims to introduce a modular lab bike/modular testing system wherein all the moving or mechanical parts also can be tested. Further, the present invention aims to introduce a modular lab bike/modular testing system end to end testing of high voltage wiring harness and low voltage wiring harness can be performed. Further, the present invention aims to introduce a modular lab bike/modular testing system wherein assembly of parts in the testing system/testing rig is same as in the assembled vehicle. Further, the present invention aims to introduce a modular lab bike/modular testing system wherein modular build of testing system/laboratory bike is to accommodate either battery or power supply. Further, the present invention aims to introduce a detachable HIL (Hardware-in-loop) systems with the respect to operating voltage. Further, the present invention aims to introduce an arrangement for motoring and braking mechanism.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[005] In one aspect of the present invention, a system for testing a plurality of components is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of modules. The plurality of modules are adapted to detachably attach with each other and receive at least a first set of components and a second set of components. The system is adapted to test, separately or integrally, at least the first set of components and the second set of components.
[006] In an embodiment, the system comprises at least a first deck and a second deck. The first deck comprises a first set of modules selected from the plurality of modules. The second deck comprises a second set of modules selected from the plurality of the modules. The first set of modules is adapted to receive the first set of components and the second set of modules is adapted to receive the second set of components.
[007] In an embodiment, the first set of components are different from the second set of components in one or more parameters. The one or more parameters are selected from a group comprising current, voltage and power.
[008] In an embodiment, the first set of components are low voltage components. The low voltage components are selected from a group comprising low voltage wiring harness, low voltage electrical/electronic components and low voltage control units for controlling one or more low voltage electrical/electronic components. The low voltage electrical/electronic components include sensors, lamps, indicators etc. The low voltage electrical/electronic units and the low voltage control units are installed in the system by means of the low voltage wiring harness.
[009] In an embodiment, the second set of components are high voltage components. The high voltage components are selected from a group comprising high voltage wiring harness, high voltage electrical/electronic components and high voltage control units for controlling one or more high voltage electrical/electronic components. The high voltage electrical/electronic components include motors, batteries, converters, actuators, etc. The high voltage electrical/electronic units and the high voltage control units are installed in the system by means of the high voltage wiring harness.
[010] In an embodiment, the system further comprises a third deck having a third set of modules. The third set of modules are selected from the plurality of the modules. The third deck is adapted to receive a third set of components. The third set of components is selected from a group comprising multi-media related components, advanced rider assist system (ARAS) related components, infotainment related components, control switches, mechanical components including wheels, engine, brake, clutch, swing arm, exhaust system, suspension system and a control unit configured for controlling the multimedia related components, the advanced rider assistance (ARAS) related components, the infotainment related components, wheels, engine, brake, clutch, swing arm, exhaust system, suspension system and the control switches.
[011] In an embodiment, each deck of the system is adapted to be connected to an external device for simulation and configuration of data. In one non-limiting example, the external device can be a computing device that can feed data and vary other parameters to configure the control units to work accordingly.
[012] In an embodiment, each deck is connected to one or more devices. The one or more devices are configured to run simulation software and flash the first set of components, the second set of components and the third set of components with different software.
[013] In an embodiment, the integral testing of the plurality of components being performed in simulated environments.
[014] In an embodiment, each deck is adapted to be connected to same battery unit or separate battery units.
[015] In an embodiment, the plurality of components may be connected by means of CAN (Communication Area Network) lines.
[016] In another aspect of the invention, a method for testing a plurality of components is disclosed. The method comprises a step of testing, separately, at least a first set of components and a second set of components. The first set of components and the second set of components are received in a plurality of modules adapted to detachably attach with each other. The method further comprises the step of testing, integrally, at least the first set of components and the second set of components. The first set of components are received in a first deck comprising a first set of modules selected from the plurality of modules and the second set of components are received in a second deck comprising a second set of modules selected from the plurality of modules.
[017] In an embodiment, the first set of components are low voltage components. The low voltage components are selected from a group comprising low voltage wiring harness, low voltage electrical/electronic components and low voltage control units for controlling one or more low voltage electrical/electronic components. The low voltage electrical/electronic components include sensors, lamps, indicators etc. The low voltage electrical/electronic units and the low voltage control units are installed in the system by means of the low voltage wiring harness.
[018] In an embodiment, the second set of components are high voltage components. The high voltage components are selected from a group comprising high voltage wiring harness, high voltage electrical/electronic components and high voltage control units for controlling one or more high voltage electrical/electronic components. The high voltage electrical/electronic components include motors, batteries, converters, actuators, etc. The high voltage electrical/electronic units and the high voltage control units are installed in the system by means of the high voltage wiring harness.
[019] In an embodiment, the method comprises a step of testing, separately, a third set of components followed by a step of testing, integrally, the third set of components with at least one of the first set of components and the second set of components. The third set of components are received in a third deck comprising a third set of modules selected from the plurality of modules.
[020] In an embodiment, the third set of components is selected from a group comprising multi-media related components, advanced rider assist system (ARAS) related components, infotainment related components, control switches, mechanical components including wheels, engine, brake, clutch, swing arm, exhaust system, suspension system and a control unit configured for controlling the multimedia related components, the advanced rider assistance (ARAS) related components, the infotainment related components, wheels, engine, brake, clutch, swing arm, exhaust system, suspension system and the control switches.
[021] In an embodiment, the method comprises a step of connecting each deck to an external device for simulation and configuration of data. The method further comprises a step of flashing one or more components in each deck with a different software.
[022] In an embodiment, the method comprises a step of connecting each deck to same battery unit or separate battery units.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[023] 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 is a block diagram of a system for testing a plurality of components, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a block diagram of a system for testing a plurality of components, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3a and Figure 3b are flow charts illustrating a method for testing a plurality of components, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a block diagram of a system for testing a plurality of components, in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[024] Various features and embodiments of the present invention here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder.
[025] Figure 1 is a block diagram of a system 100 for testing a plurality of components, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The plurality of components, as shown in Figure 1, are components of a vehicle. However, this should not be construed as limiting and testing of plurality of components of other machines such as, not being limited to, a refrigerator, a washing machine, an air conditioner unit, and other industrial machines can be performed in the system 100.
[026] As shown, the system 100 comprises a first deck 102 and a second deck 104. However, this should not be construed as limiting and more than two decks can also be detachably attached to the system 100. The first deck 102 comprises a first set of modules 102a and the second deck 104 comprises a second set of modules 104a. In other words, the system 100 is modular and comprises a plurality of modules. The first set of modules 102a may comprise one module or more than one module. It is to be understood that multiple modules in the first set of modules 102a are detachably attached to each other. Similarly, the second set of modules 104a may also comprise one module or more than one module. It is to be understood that multiple modules in the second set of modules 104a are detachably attached to each other. The same is also true for other decks such as a third deck 106 (shown in Figure 2) and so on and so forth. The third deck 106 will comprise a third set of modules 106a. The third set of modules 106a may comprise one module or more than one module. It is to be understood that multiple modules in the third set of modules 106a are detachably attached to each other.
[027] Further, as shown in Figure 1, the first deck 102 receives a first set of components 102b and the second deck 104 receives a second set of components 104b. The first set of components 102b and the second set of components 104b are different from each other in at least one parameter. In one non-limiting example, the parameters may be selected from a group comprising voltage, current and power.
[028] The first set of components 102b and the second set of components 104b, as shown in Figure 1, differ from each other in voltage ratings. The first deck 102 receives components having low voltage rating and the second deck 104 receives components having high voltage ratings. The first set of components 102b of the vehicle having low voltage rating can be selected from a group comprising low voltage wiring harness, low voltage electronic/electrical components and low voltage control units 102b4. The low voltage electronic/electrical components include sensors 102b1, lamps 102b2, indicators 102b3 etc. The low voltage control units 102b4 are adapted for controlling one or more low voltage electrical/electronic components. The low voltage electronic/electrical components and low voltage control units 102b4 are installed in the first deck 102 by means of the low voltage wiring harness (not shown). It is to be understood that low voltage wiring harness is also tested in the present invention. Further, it is to be understood that one or more components in the first deck such as, not being limited to, control units 102b4 comprise one or more software to control the operation of the electrical/electronic components. The first deck 102, therefore, is connected to one or more external devices. The one or more external devices are configured to run simulation software and one or more components in the first deck 102, such as control units 102b4, may be flashed with software as and when required. The first deck 102 will also be connected to external device for simulation and configuration of data. The first deck 102 may also be connected to a battery unit for powering the components of the first deck 102.
[029] It is to be understood that each components of the first deck 102 can be tested independently in the present invention. Further, one or more components in the first deck 102 may be connected with each other for testing without any connection with other decks 104, 106. Furthermore, one or more components in the first deck 102 may be integrally tested with one or more components in the other decks 104, 106 such as, not being limited to, the second set of components 104a received in the second deck 104, the third set of components 106b received in the third deck 106and so on and so forth. The present invention achieves the separate as well as integral testing of the components without assembling the vehicle. During the integral testing, the components in different decks may be communicatively coupled to each other by various now known or later developed means such as, not being limited to CAN (Common Area Network) connection.
[030] Further, as shown in Figure 1, the second deck 104 receives components of the vehicle having high voltage ratings, say in the range of 50V to 400V. The second set of components 104 of the vehicle having high voltage rating can be selected from a group comprising high voltage wiring harness, high voltage electrical/electronic components and high voltage control units 104b4 for controlling one or more high voltage electrical/electronic components. The high voltage electrical/electronic components include motor 104b1, batteries 104b2, converters 104b3, actuators, etc. The high voltage electrical/electronic units and the high voltage control units 104b4 are installed in the system 100 by means of the high voltage wiring harness (not shown). It is to be understood that high voltage wiring harness can also be tested in the present invention. Further, it is to be understood that one or more components in the second deck 104 may include one or more software. The second deck 104, therefore, is connected to simulation software and one or more components in the second deck 104, such as control units 104b4, may be flashed with software as and when required. The second deck 104 will also be connected to external device for simulation and configuration of data.
[031] It is to be understood that each component of the second set of components 104b can be tested independently in the present invention. Further, one or more components in the second set of components 104b may be connected with each other for testing without any connection with other decks. Furthermore, the second set of components 104b may be integrally tested with one or more components in the other decks 102, 106 such as, not being limited to, the first set of components 102b receive in the first deck 102, the third set of components 106b received in the third deck 106and so on and so forth. The present invention achieves separate as well as integral testing of the components without assembling the vehicle. During the integral testing, the components in different decks may be communicatively coupled to each other by various now known or later developed means such as, not being limited to CAN (Common Area Network) connection.
[032] In an embodiment, the plurality of modules 102a, 104a, 106a of the system as well as frames of the system are made of aluminum. The first set of modules 102a in the first deck 102 may be open cabinets with aluminum profile for the low voltage components. The second set of modules 104a of the second deck 104 are closed cabinets with transparent acrylic high voltage insulated walls with high voltage wiring harness routing.
[033] In an embodiment, the system 100 can be referred to as a laboratory bike. The laboratory bike is a test fixture or a test rig which is used for validating the different components of the vehicle received at least in the first deck 102 and the second deck 104. In a non-limiting example, the initial stage of system comprises only aluminium frames with board at the top for routing the wiring harness and to connect the parts in the wiring harness.
[034] In an embodiment, the different components of the vehicle can be powered by same or different battery units.
[035] In an embodiment, each deck of system in a HIL(Hardware-in-loop) system which can be tested separately as well as integrally.
[036] In an embodiment, one or more concept automations and/or simulation engines can be integrated with the system for making automated tests as well as to test the boundary level conditions. In one non-limiting example, the automated tests and simulation of software can be done using Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) methods.
[037] In an embodiment, for deploying Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) of software, multiple systems of the present invention can be integrated in parallel and simultaneously multiple project’s ECUs SW (Electronic Control Units software) can be validated. Automation for CI/CD Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery of software may also be deployed.
[038] In an embodiment, the plurality of components in each deck are communicably connected to each other and can send and receive data to and from each other.
[039] Figure 2 is a block diagram of a system 100 for testing a plurality of components, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[040] As shown in Figure 2, the system comprises a first deck 102, a second deck 104 and the third deck 106. The construction, working and the components received in the first deck 102 and the second deck 104 are same as that shown in Figure 1 and are not repeated herein for the sake of brevity. The third deck 106 receives a third set of components 106b. The third set of components 106b are selected from a group comprising: multimedia related components 106b1, advance rider assistance system (ARAS) related components 106b2, infotainment related components 106b3, control switches 106b4, mechanical components including wheels, engine, brake, clutch, swing arm, exhaust system, suspension system and a control unit 106b5 configured for controlling the multimedia related components 106b1, the advance rider assistance system (ARAS) related components 106b2, the infotainment related components 106b3, wheels, engine, brake, clutch, swing arm, exhaust system, suspension system and the control switches 106b4.
[041] It is to be understood that components in the third deck 106 may include one or more software to control the operation of the multimedia related components 106b1, the advance rider assistance system (ARAS) related components 106b2, the infotainment related components 106b3 and the control switches 106b4. The third deck 106, therefore, is connected to simulation software and one or more components in the third deck 106, such as control unit 106b5, may be flashed with software as and when required. The third deck 106 will also be connected to an external device for simulation and configuration of data.
[042] It is to be understood that each component of the third set of components 106b can be tested independently in the present invention. Further, one or more components in the third set of components 106b may be connected with each other for testing without any connection with other decks 102, 104. Furthermore, the third set of components 106b may be integrally tested with one or more other components in the other decks 102, 104 such as, not being limited to, the first set of components 102b receive in the first deck 102, the second set of components 104b received in the second deck 104and so on and so forth. The present invention achieves the separate as well as integral testing of the components without assembling the vehicle. During the integral testing, the components in different decks may be communicatively coupled to each other by various now known or later developed means such as, not being limited to CAN (Common Area Network) connection.
[043]
[044] Figure 3a and Figure 3b are flow charts illustrating a method 200, 300 for testing a plurality of components, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[045] As shown in Figure 3a, the method 200 comprises a step 201 of testing, separately, at least a first set of components 102b and a second set of components 104b. The first set of components 102b and the second set of components 104b being received in a plurality of modules adapted to detachably attached with each other. The method 200 further comprises the step 202 of testing, integrally, at least the first set of components 102b and the second set of components 104b. The first set of components 102b are received in a first deck 102 comprising a first set of modules 102a and the second set of components 104b are received in a second deck 104 comprising a second set of modules 104a selected from the plurality of modules.
[046] In an embodiment, the first set of components 102b are low voltage components. The low voltage components are selected from a group comprising low voltage wiring harness, low voltage electrical/electronic components and low voltage control units 102b4 for controlling one or more low voltage electrical/electronic components. The low voltage electrical/electronic components include sensors 102b1, lamps 102b2, indicators 102b3 etc. The low voltage electrical/electronic units and the low voltage control units are installed in the system 100 by means of the low voltage wiring harness.
[047] In an embodiment, the second set of components 104b are high voltage components. The high voltage components are selected from a group comprising high voltage wiring harness, high voltage electrical/electronic components and high voltage control units 104b4 for controlling one or more high voltage electrical/electronic components. The high voltage electrical/electronic components include motor 104b1, batteries 104b2, converters 104b3, actuators, etc. The high voltage electrical/electronic units and the high voltage control units are installed in the system 100 by means of the high voltage wiring harness.
[048] In an embodiment, the method 200 further comprises a step of testing, separately, a third set of components 106b followed by a step of testing, integrally, the third set of components 106b with at least one of the first set of components 102b and the second set of components 104b. The third set of components 106b are received in a third deck 106 comprising a third set of modules 106a selected from the plurality of modules. In an embodiment, the third set of components 106b is selected from a group comprising multi-media related components 106b1, advanced rider assist system (ARAS) related components 106b2, infotainment related components 106b3, control switches 106b4 mounted on a handlebar of a vehicle, mechanical components including wheels, engine, brake, clutch, swing arm, exhaust system, suspension system and a control unit 106b5 configured for controlling the multimedia related components 106b1, the advanced rider assistance (ARAS) related components 106b2, the infotainment related components 106b3, wheels, engine, brake, clutch, swing arm, exhaust system, suspension system and the control switches 106b4.
[049] In an embodiment, the method 200 comprises a step of connecting each deck 102, 104, 106 to an external device for simulation and configuration of data. The method further comprises a step of flashing one or more components 102b, 104b, 106b in each deck 102, 104, 106 with a different software.
[050] In an embodiment, the method 200 comprises a step of connecting each deck 102, 104, 106 to same battery unit or separate battery unit.
[051] In one non-limiting example, as shown in Figure 3b, the method 300 comprises a step 301 of powering the first deck 102 or first set of components 102b1 (low voltage components) and checking the CAN communication and other signal communications in the first deck 102 (low voltage deck or low voltage HIL deck). At step 302, based upon the signal and CAN communication in the first deck 102, all the components of the first deck 102 are checked for start-up.
[052] Thereafter, the method 300 comprises the step 303 of first deck 102 communicating with the third deck 106 to check the operation of third set of components 106b1 such as infotainment 106b3, Advance Rider Assistant System (ARAS) 106b2 and connected ECUs 106b5 or parts or sensors. After confirming the operation of all the components in the first deck 102 and the third deck 106, the method 300 comprises a step 304 of powering the second deck 104 (high voltage deck or high voltage HIL deck) by means of a high voltage battery.
[053] Thereafter, as all the components of the first deck 102, the second deck 104 and the third deck 106 are powered up, throttle demand is given from the steering arm mounted throttle at step 305. At step 306, for torque demand, high voltage components 104b of the second deck 104 starts to work on the whole with the components 102b, 106b of the first deck 102 and the third deck 106 and the system (laboratory bike) starts to function as a vehicle and the operation of the vehicle in different simulated environments can be confirmed.
[054] Figure 4 is a block diagram of a system 100 for testing a plurality of components, in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention.
[055] As shown, the system comprises a first deck 102, a second deck 104 and a third deck 106. The plurality of components, as shown in Figure 4, are components of a vehicle. As shown, the first deck 102 comprises a first set of modules 102a, the second deck 104 comprises a second set of modules 104a and the third deck 106 comprises a third set of modules 106a. It is to be understood that the first deck 102, the second deck 104 and the third deck 106 are detachably attached to each other.
[056] As can be clearly seen, the first set of modules 102a of the first deck 102 comprises a first module 102a1 and a second module 102a2. The first module 102a1 and the second module 102a2 of the first set of modules 102a are also detachably attached to each other. The first module 102a1 of the first set of modules 102a receives low voltage components of the vehicle such as sensors 102b1, head lamp 102b2, head lamp indicators 102b3, tail lamp 102b2, tail lamp indicators 102b3, low voltage (LV) loads and control unit 102b4 such as VCU (Vehicle Control Unit) and LCM (Load control module) interconnected with each other. The second module 102a2 of the first set of modules 102a comprises electronic control units such as ABS control unit 102b4, VCU/EMS electronic control unit 102b4, HECU 102b4 and other electronic control units 102b4. The components 102b1 of the first deck 102 are powered by the low voltage battery unit such as, not being limited to, 12V battery unit. During integral testing, the first deck 102 or the first set of modules 102a are connected to the second deck 104 and/or the third deck 106. Each of the components 102b in the first module 102a1 and the second module 102a2 of the first set of modules 102a can be tested separately. The components in the first module 102a1 and the second module 102a2 may be interconnected with each other for integral testing of components 102b in the first deck 102 or first set of modules 102a. The first set of modules 102a of the first deck 102 may be connected to one or more modules 104b, 106b of the one or more other decks 104, 106 for integral testing. The first deck 102 is connected to the external device for simulation and configuration of data. Similarly, one or more components 102b of the first deck 102 may comprise different software which needs to be flashed/updated. To achieve this purpose, the first deck 102 is connected to one or more device configured to run one or more simulation software for flashing the components with different software.
[057] Further, as seen in Figure 4, the second set of modules 104a comprises a first module 104a1, a second module 104a2 and a third module 104a3. The first module 104a1, the second module 104a2 and the third module 104a3 are also detachably attached to each other. The second set of modules 104a receives high voltage components of the vehicle. The first module 104a1 of the second set of modules 104a receives high voltage components 104b such as load motor 104b1 operably connected to a wheel of the vehicle. The load motor 104b1 is connected to the wheel of the vehicle using high voltage wiring harness. The second module 104a2 of the second set of modules comprises PMSM motor 104b1 along with high voltage Break Out Box (BOB), DC-DC convertor 104b3 and vehicle control unit/master control unit (iVCU/MCU) 104b4. The third module 104a3 of the second set of modules 104a comprises a power distribution unit, battery management system, OFF board charger and high voltage batteries 104b2. The high voltage batteries 104b2 are configured to power the components of the second deck 104. During integral testing, the second deck 104 or the second set of modules 104a are connected to the first deck 104 and/or the third deck 106. Each of the components in the first module 104a1, second module 104a2 and the third module 104a3 of the second set of modules 104a can be tested separately. The components in the first module 104a1, second module 104a2 and the third module 104a3 of the second set of modules 104a may be interconnected with each other for integral testing of components in the second deck 104 or second set of modules 104a. The second set of modules 104a of the second deck 104 may be connected to one or more modules 102a, 106a of the one or more other decks 102, 106 for integral testing. The second deck 104 is connected to the external device for simulation and configuration of data. Similarly, one or more components 104b of the second deck 104 may comprise different software which needs to be flashed/updated. To achieve this purpose, the second deck 104 is connected to one or more simulation software for flashing the components with different software.
[058] Further, as seen in Figure 4, the third set of modules 106a comprises only a single module 106a1, say first module. This should not be construed as limiting and the third set of modules 106a may comprise more than one module detachably attached to each other. The third set of modules 106a receives components of the vehicle such as ARAS sensors 106b2, ARAS ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 106b5, Infotainment connected Systems 106b3 operably connected to handlebar mounted with control switches, throttle position and clutch and brake.
[059] During integral testing, the third deck 106 or the third set of modules 106a are connected to the first deck 102 and/or the second deck 104. Each of the components 106b in the first module 106a1 of the third set of modules 106a can be tested separately. The components in the first module 106a1 of the third set of modules 106a may be interconnected with each other for integral testing of components in the third deck 106 or third set of modules 106a. The third set of modules 106a of the third deck 106 may be connected to one or more modules 102a, 104a of the one or more other decks 102, 104 for integral testing. The third deck 106 is connected to the external device for simulation and configuration of data. Similarly, one or more components of the third deck 106 may comprise different software which needs to be flashed/updated. To achieve this purpose, the third deck 106 is connected to one or more simulation software for flashing the components with different software.
[060] It is to be understood that the components can be selectively connected from each deck and create a closed loop for integration testing. A plurality of components selected from the one set of modules from the one deck may be connected to a plurality of components selected from the remaining set of modules from the remaining decks and tested/validated. Any sort of permutation combination can be done to test various components in various decks with each other.
[061] The claimed features/method steps of the present invention as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed features/steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Specifically, the technical problem of integrally testing different components of the vehicle or a machine is solved by present invention.
[062] In the present invention, separate as well as integral testing of different components of vehicles such as high voltage components, low voltage components, infotainment and connectivity related components can be performed without assembling the vehicle.
[063] In the present invention, high voltage wiring harness as well as low voltage wiring harness can be tested independently as well as separately without assembling the vehicle.
[064] In the present invention, integral testing of mechanical components can be performed with electronic/electrical components without assembling the vehicle.
[065] The present invention allows for easy integration of electronic components, electrical components as well as mechanical components of the vehicle.
[066] In the present invention, the integral testing of different components of the vehicle can be performed in different simulated environments.
[067] In the present invention, electronic components of the vehicle such as control unit having a software can be flashed as and when required.
[068] In the present invention, hardware components in the system can be easily replaced.
[069] In the present invention, the system comprises a plurality of modules and decks which are adapted to easily detach with one another.
[070] In the present invention, one or more concept automations and/or simulation engines can be integrated with the system for making automated tests as well as to test the boundary level conditions.
[071] In the present invention, for deploying Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) of software, multiple system can be integrated in parallel and simultaneously multiple project’s ECUs SW (Electronic Control Units software) can be validated. Automation for CI/CD Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery of software may also be deployed.
[072] In the present invention, effective utilization of vehicle fixtures is done for building the lab bike/testing system. As shown, different decks/HIL systems are grouped as testing system/laboratory bikes/testing rig. The present invention provides flexibility of doing validations in the HIL systems by removing the HIL systems from the lab bike as well as flexibility of using battery or power supply for operating the lab bike as a whole or as individual HIL systems. The present invention provides modular structure for testing. In other words, the present invention provides level wise verification and testing removable structures. The present invention provides individual system testing as well as integral testing system.
[073] The system of the present invention and the method of testing are simple, reliable and cost effective without the need to assemble the vehicle.
[074] 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- system
102- first deck
102a- first set of modules
102a1- first module of first set of modules
102a2- second module of first set of modules
102b- first set of components
102b1- sensors
102b2- lamps
102b3- indicators
102b4- low voltage control unit
104- second deck
104a- second set of modules
104a1- first module of second set of modules
104a2- second module of second set of modules
104a3- third module of second set of modules
104b- second set of components
104b1-motors
104b2- batteries
104b3- convertors
104b4-high voltage control units
106- third deck
106a- third set of modules
106a1- first module of the third set of modules
106b- third set of components
106b1-multimedia related components
106b2- advance rider assistance system (ARAS) related components
106b3- infotainment related components
106b4- control switches
106b5- control unit
, Claims:1. A system (100) for testing a plurality of components, the system (100) comprising a plurality of modules, the plurality of modules being adapted to detachably attach with each other, the plurality of modules configured to receive at least a first set of components (102b) and a second set of components (104b), the system (100) adapted to test, separately or integrally, at least the first set of components (102b) and the second set of components (104b).

2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprising at least a first deck (102) and a second deck (104), the first deck (102) comprising a first set of modules (102a) selected from the plurality of modules and the second deck (104) comprising a second set of modules (104a) selected from the plurality of modules, the first set of modules (102a) adapted to receive the first set of components (102b) and the second set of modules (104a) adapted to receive the second set of components (104b).

3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first set of components (102b) being different from the second set of components (104b) in one or more parameters, wherein the one or parameters being selected from a group comprising: current, voltage and power.

4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first set of components (102b) being low voltage components, the low voltage components being selected from a group comprising: low voltage wiring harness; low voltage electronic/electrical components comprising sensors (102b1), lamps (102b2), indicators (102b3); and low voltage control units (102b4), wherein the low voltage control units (102b4) configured for controlling low voltage electrical/electronic components (102b1, 102b2, 102b3), wherein the low voltage electronic/electrical components (102b1, 102b2, 102b3) and low voltage control units (102b4) being installed in the system (100) by means of low voltage wiring harness.

5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the second set of components (104b) being high voltage components, the high voltage components being selected from a group comprising: high voltage wiring harness; high voltage electrical/electronic components comprising motors (104b1), batteries (104b2), converters (104b3), actuators; and high voltage control units (104b4), wherein the high voltage control units (104b4) configured for controlling high voltage electrical/electronic components (104b1, 104b2, 104b3), wherein the high voltage electronic/electrical components (104b1, 104b2, 104b3) and high voltage control units (104b4) being installed in the system (100) by means of the high voltage wiring harness.

6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 2 comprising a third deck (106) having a third set of modules (106a) selected from the plurality of modules, the third set of modules (106a) adapted to receive a third set of components (106b), the third set of components (106b) being selected from a group comprising: multimedia related components (106b1), advance rider assistance system (ARAS) related components (106b2), infotainment related components (106b3), control switches (106b4), mechanical components including wheels, engines, brake, clutch, swing arm, exhaust system and suspension system and a control unit (106b5), wherein the control unit (106b5) being configured for controlling the multimedia related components (106b1), the advance rider assistance system (ARAS) related components (106b2), the infotainment related components (106b3), the mechanical components including wheels, engines, brake, clutch, swing arm, exhaust system and suspension system and the control switches (106b4).

7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein each deck (102, 104, 106) being adapted to be connected to an external device, the external device being configured for simulation and configuration of data.

8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein each deck (102, 104, 106) being connected to one or more devices, the one or more devices configured to run simulation software and flash the first set of components, the second set of components and the third set of components with different software.

9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein integral testing of the plurality of components being performed in simulated environments.

10. The system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein each deck (102, 104, 106) adapted to be connected to same battery unit or separate battery units.

11. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of components being connected by means of CAN (Communication Area Network) lines.

12. A method (200) for testing a plurality of components, the method comprising:
- testing (201), separately, at least a first set of components (102b) and a second set of components (104b), the first set of components (102b) and the second set of components (104b) being received in a plurality of modules adapted to detachably attach with each other; and
- testing (202), integrally, at least the first set of components (102b) and the second set of components (104b).

13. The method (200) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the first set of components (102b) being received in a first deck (102) comprising a first set of modules (102a) selected from the plurality of modules and the second set of components (104b) being received in a second deck (104) comprising a second set of modules (104a) selected from the plurality of modules.

14. The method as claimed in claim 12, wherein the first set of components (102b) being low voltage components, the low voltage components being selected from a group comprising: low voltage wiring harness; low voltage electronic/electrical components including sensors (102b1), lamps (102b2), indicators (102b3); and low voltage control units (102b4), wherein the low voltage control units (102b4) configured for controlling low voltage electrical/electronic components (102b2, 102b3, 102b4), wherein the low voltage electronic/electrical components (102b1, 102b2, 102b3) and low voltage control units (102b4) being installed in the system (100) by means of low voltage wiring harness.

15. The method (200) as claimed in claim 12, wherein second set of components (104b) being high voltage components, the high voltage components being selected from a group comprising: high voltage wiring harness; high voltage electrical/electronic components including motors (104b1), batteries (104b2), convertors (104b3), actuators; and high voltage control units (104b4) for controlling high voltage electrical/electronic components, the high voltage electronic/electrical components (104b1, 104b2, 104b3) and high voltage control units (104b4) being installed by means of the high voltage wiring harness.

16. The method (200) as claimed in claim 12, further comprising:
- testing, separately, a third set of components (106b); and
- testing, integrally, the third set of components (106b) with at least one of: the first set of components (102b) and the second set of components (104b).

17. The method (200) as claimed in claim 16, wherein the third set of components (106b) being received in a third set of modules (106a) of a third deck, the third set of modules (106a) being selected from the plurality of modules.

18. The method (200) as claimed in claim 17, wherein the third set of components (106b) being selected from a group comprising: multimedia related components (106b1), advance rider assistance system (ARAS) related components (106b2), infotainment related components (106b3), control switches (106b4) mechanical components including wheels, engines, brake, clutch, swing arm, exhaust system and suspension system and a control unit (106b5), wherein the control unit (106b5) being configured for controlling the multimedia related components (106b1), the advance rider assistance system (ARAS) related components (106b2), the infotainment related components (106b3), the mechanical components including wheels, engines, brake, clutch, swing arm, exhaust system and suspension system and the control switches (106b4).

19. The method (200) as claimed in claim 12, comprising:
- connecting each deck (102, 104, 106) to an external device for simulation and configuration of data; and
- flashing the first set of components, the second set of component, and the third set of components in each deck (102, 104, 106) with different software.

20. The method (200) as claimed in claim 12, comprising:
- connecting each deck (102, 104, 106) to same battery unit or separate battery units.