Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle control mechanism. In particular, the present disclosure provides a control assembly, a control system, and a method for controlling a vehicle with a grip.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Currently, all switches on a vehicle and similar hand operated machines on the vehicle are actuated by a thumb of a user. However, actuating the switches and the hand operated machines by the thumb are not comfortable to the user and does not provide intuitive experience to the user. Therefore, there is a need to provide a more intuitive and ergonomic actuation of the switches and the hand operated machines while riding the vehicle.
[0003] Conventionally, in most vehicles, for example, scooters, motorcycles, and bicycles where an operator or the user has their hands on a handle, the switches are available as a separate unit. The switches may be operated by the thumb of the user. The operator or the user may be given access to operate all the switches, but the operator or the user may face challenges as mentioned below:
? The operation of all the switches may not be very ergonomic especially for frequent operations, for example, a side indicator actuation while riding or driving the vehicle,
? A speed of actuation may be slower as the thumb has to be lifted and placed on a correct switch which may be time consuming, and
? The switch position may not be ergonomic for all hand sizes and one position of the switches may never work for all the operators.
[0004] There is, therefore, a need for a control assembly, a control system, and a control method for operating all the switches of the vehicle in an intuitive manner by overcoming the deficiencies in the prior art(s).

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0005] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide a control assembly, a control system, and a control method for operating or controlling a vehicle in an intuitive and ergonomic manner.
[0006] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a control assembly that actuates switches by moving a grip in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
[0007] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a control assembly that provides a continuous or a discrete output to control various functions of a vehicle.
[0008] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a control assembly that operates independently or in combination with any other switch to generate more variety of signals to perform various actions in a vehicle.
[0009] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a control assembly that controls at least one peripheral of a vehicle, changes modes of the vehicle, accepts or rejects calls from a coupled device, changes sound track from the coupled device, controls multimedia of the vehicle, and the like.

SUMMARY
[0010] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a vehicle control mechanism. In particular, the present disclosure provides a control assembly, a control system, and a method for controlling a vehicle.
[0011] In an aspect, the present disclosure describes a control assembly integrated on a handlebar of a vehicle. The control assembly includes a grip integrated on the handlebar. The control assembly includes a mount operatively coupled with the grip via a rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism allows the grip to rotate corresponding to the mount. A rotary actuated switch mechanism is associated with the grip and the mount, and configured to rotate corresponding to the rotation of the grip. The rotary actuated switch mechanism is configured to generate one or more signals based on one or more operating parameters. A control circuitry is operatively connected with the rotary actuated switch mechanism, and configured to receive the one or more signals from the rotary actuated switch mechanism. A control module is operatively coupled with the control circuitry to perform one or more actions based on the one or more signals received by the control circuitry.
[0012] In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism may be configured to rotate in clockwise direction and counterclockwise direction.
[0013] In some embodiments, the one or more operating parameters may include at least one of a rotation of the grip, a rotation of the rotary actuated switch mechanism, a rotation angle of the grip, a rotation angle of the rotary actuated switch mechanism, a speed of the vehicle, a load of the vehicle, a state of charge of the vehicle, a fuel level of the vehicle, one or more modes of the vehicle, a position of one or more switches in a switchgear of the vehicle, a detection of a press of the one or more switches, a gesture of a user, and one or more user inputs.
[0014] In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism may include a housing. The rotary actuated switch mechanism may include one or more magnets arranged inside the housing or mounted on the grip or the mount, one or more hall effect sensors mounted on the grip or the mount and coupled with the one or more magnets, a resistor with a rotary actuation mechanism, a plurality of push type switches integrated with the housing and actuated based on pressing of a protrusion on the grip, and one or more piezoelectric sensors associated with the rotary actuation mechanism and actuated based on the rotation of the grip.
[0015] In some embodiments, the control circuitry may be a part of at least one of a vehicle control unit, a battery management system, a peripheral control unit, and a motor control unit.
[0016] In some embodiments, the one or more actions may include at least one of control of at least one peripheral of the vehicle, change modes of the vehicle, accept or reject calls from a coupled device, change sound track from the coupled device, and control multimedia of the vehicle.
[0017] In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism may operate independently, or in combination with another switch, or based on a state of a user to generate the one or more signals.
[0018] In some embodiments, the control module may perform the one or more actions based on at least one of pressing of the plurality of push type switches, the one or more operating parameters, one or more settings of the control assembly, one or more user inputs, and the state of the user.
[0019] In some embodiments, the control module may perform the one or more actions based on predefined configurations or user-programmable configurations.
[0020] In an aspect, the present disclosure describes a control system for use in a vehicle. The control system may include a control assembly integrated on a handlebar of the vehicle. The control assembly includes a grip integrated on the handlebar. The control assembly includes a mount operatively coupled with the grip via a rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism allows the grip to rotate corresponding to the mount. A rotary actuated switch mechanism is associated with the grip and the mount, and configured to rotate corresponding to the rotation of the grip. The rotary actuated switch mechanism is configured to generate one or more signals based on one or more operating parameters. A control circuitry is operatively connected with the rotary actuated switch mechanism, and configured to receive the one or more signals from the rotary actuated switch mechanism. A control module is operatively coupled with the control circuitry to perform one or more actions based on the one or more signals received by the control circuitry.
[0021] In an aspect, the present disclosure describes a control method for a vehicle. The method may include integrating a grip on a handlebar of the vehicle. The method may include operatively coupling a mount with the grip via a rotating mechanism, where the rotating mechanism allows the grip to rotate corresponding to the mount. The method may include generating one or more signals by configuring a rotary actuated switch mechanism to rotate corresponding to the rotation of the grip. The method may include receiving, by a control circuitry, the one or more signals from the rotary actuated switch mechanism. The method may include performing one or more actions based on the one or more signals received by the control circuitry.
[0022] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 1A illustrates an example schematic view of a vehicle, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIG. 1B illustrates an example block diagram of a control system of a vehicle, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 2 illustrates an example block diagram of a control assembly of a vehicle, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 3A illustrates an example schematic view of a control assembly of a vehicle, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0028] FIGs. 3B and 3C illustrate example sectional views of a control assembly of a vehicle, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0029] FIG. 4 illustrates a flow chart for implementing an example method for controlling a vehicle, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to the various embodiments and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the present disclosure is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the present disclosure as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the present disclosure relates.
[0031] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory of the present disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
[0032] Whether or not a certain feature or element was limited to being used only once, it may still be referred to as “one or more features” or “one or more elements” or “at least one feature” or “at least one element.” Furthermore, the use of the terms “one or more” or “at least one” feature or element do not preclude there being none of that feature or element, unless otherwise specified by limiting language including, but not limited to, “there needs to be one or more…” or “one or more elements is required.
[0033] Reference is made herein to some “embodiments.” It should be understood that an embodiment is an example of a possible implementation of any features and/or elements of the present disclosure. Some embodiments have been described for the purpose of explaining one or more of the potential ways in which the specific features and/or elements of the proposed disclosure fulfil the requirements of uniqueness, utility, and non-obviousness.
[0034] Use of the phrases and/or terms including, but not limited to, “a first embodiment,” “a further embodiment,” “an alternate embodiment,” “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “multiple embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “other embodiments,” “further embodiment”, “furthermore embodiment”, “additional embodiment” or other variants thereof do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, one or more particular features and/or elements described in connection with one or more embodiments may be found in one embodiment, or may be found in more than one embodiment, or may be found in all embodiments, or may be found in no embodiments. Although one or more features and/or elements may be described herein in the context of only a single embodiment, or in the context of more than one embodiment, or in the context of all embodiments, the features and/or elements may instead be provided separately or in any appropriate combination or not at all. Conversely, any features and/or elements described in the context of separate embodiments may alternatively be realized as existing together in the context of a single embodiment.
[0035] Any particular and all details set forth herein are used in the context of some embodiments and therefore should not necessarily be taken as limiting factors to the proposed disclosure. The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by “comprises... a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.
[0036] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0037] For the sake of clarity, the first digit of a reference numeral of each component of the present disclosure is indicative of the Figure number, in which the corresponding component is shown. For example, reference numerals starting with digit “1” are shown at least in Figure 1. Similarly, reference numerals starting with digit “2” are shown at least in Figure 2.
[0038] An Electric Vehicle (EV) or a battery powered vehicle including, and not limited to two-wheelers such as scooters, mopeds, motorbikes/motorcycles; three-wheelers such as auto-rickshaws, four-wheelers such as cars and other Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs) primarily work on the principle of driving an electric motor using the power from the batteries provided in the EV. Furthermore, the electric vehicle may have at least one wheel which is electrically powered to traverse such a vehicle. The term ‘wheel’ may be referred to any ground-engaging member which allows traversal of the electric vehicle over a path. The types of EVs include Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Range Extended Electric Vehicle. However, the subsequent paragraphs pertain to the different elements of a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV).
[0039] In construction, an EV (10) typically comprises a battery or battery pack (12) enclosed within a battery casing and includes a Battery Management System (BMS), an on-board charger (14), a Motor Controller Unit (MCU), an electric motor (16) and an electric transmission system (18). The primary function of the above-mentioned elements is detailed in the subsequent paragraphs: The battery of an EV (10) (also known as Electric Vehicle Battery (EVB) or traction battery) is re-chargeable in nature and is the primary source of energy required for the operation of the EV, wherein the battery (12) is typically charged using the electric current taken from the grid through a charging infrastructure (20). The battery may be charged using Alternating Current (AC) or Direct Current (DC), wherein in case of AC input, the on-board charger (14) converts the AC signal to DC signal after which the DC signal is transmitted to the battery via the BMS. However, in case of DC charging, the on-board charger (14) is bypassed, and the current is transmitted directly to the battery via the BMS.
[0040] The battery (12) is made up of a plurality of cells which are grouped into a plurality of modules in a manner in which the temperature difference between the cells does not exceed 5 degrees Celsius. The terms “battery”, “cell”, and “battery cell” may be used interchangeably and may refer to any of a variety of different rechargeable cell compositions and configurations including, but not limited to, lithium-ion (e.g., lithium iron phosphate, lithium cobalt oxide, other lithium metal oxides, etc.), lithium-ion polymer, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium, nickel hydrogen, nickel-zinc, silver zinc, or other battery type/configuration. The term “battery pack” as used herein may be referred to multiple individual batteries enclosed within a single structure or multi-piece structure. The individual batteries may be electrically interconnected to achieve a desired voltage and capacity for a desired application. The Battery Management System (BMS) is an electronic system whose primary function is to ensure that the battery (12) is operating safely and efficiently. The BMS continuously monitors different parameters of the battery such as temperature, voltage, current and so on, and communicates these parameters to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and the Motor Controller Unit (MCU) in the EV using a plurality of protocols including and not limited to Controller Area Network (CAN) bus protocol which facilitates the communication between the ECU/MCU and other peripheral elements of the EV (10) without the requirement of a host computer.
[0041] The MCU primarily controls/regulates the operation of the electric motor based on the signal transmitted from the vehicle battery, wherein the primary functions of the MCU include starting of the electric motor (16), stopping the electric motor (16), controlling the speed of the electric motor (16), enabling the vehicle to move in the reverse direction and protect the electric motor (16) from premature wear and tear. The primary function of the electric motor (16) is to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, wherein the converted mechanical energy is subsequently transferred to the transmission system of the EV to facilitate movement of the EV. Additionally, the electric motor (16) also acts as a generator during regenerative braking (i.e., kinetic energy generated during vehicle braking/deceleration is converted into potential energy and stored in the battery of the EV). The types of motors generally employed in EVs include, but are not limited to DC series motor, Brushless DC motor (also known as BLDC motors), Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), Three Phase AC Induction Motors and Switched Reluctance Motors (SRM).
[0042] The transmission system (18) of the EV (10) facilitates the transfer of the generated mechanical energy by the electric motor (16) to the wheels (22a,22b) of the EV. Generally, the transmission systems (18) used in EVs include single speed transmission system and multi-speed (i.e., two-speed) transmission system, wherein the single speed transmission system comprises a single gear pair whereby the EV is maintained at a constant speed. However, the multi-speed/two-speed transmission system comprises a compound planetary gear system with a double pinion planetary gear set and a single pinion planetary gear set thereby resulting in two different gear ratios which facilitates higher torque and vehicle speed.
[0043] In one embodiment, all data pertaining to the EV (10) and/or charging infrastructure (20) are collected and processed using a remote server (known as cloud) (24), wherein the processed data is indicated to the rider/driver of the EV (10) through a display unit present in the dashboard (26) of the EV (10). In an embodiment, the display unit may be an interactive display unit. In another embodiment, the display unit may be a non-interactive display unit.
[0044] Embodiments explained herein relate to a vehicle control mechanism. In particular, the present disclosure provides a control assembly, a control system, and a method for controlling a vehicle.
[0045] In an aspect, the present disclosure describes a control assembly integrated on a handlebar of a vehicle. The control assembly includes a grip integrated on the handlebar. The control assembly includes a mount operatively coupled with the grip via a rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism allows the grip to rotate corresponding to the mount. A rotary actuated switch mechanism is associated with the grip and the mount, and configured to rotate corresponding to the rotation of the grip. The rotary actuated switch mechanism is configured to generate one or more signals based on one or more operating parameters. A control circuitry is operatively connected with the rotary actuated switch mechanism, and configured to receive the one or more signals from the rotary actuated switch mechanism. A control module is operatively coupled with the control circuitry to perform one or more actions based on the one or more signals received by the control circuitry.
[0046] In an aspect, the present disclosure describes a control system for use in a vehicle. The control system may include a control assembly integrated on a handlebar of the vehicle. The control assembly includes a grip integrated on the handlebar. The control assembly includes a mount operatively coupled with the grip via a rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism allows the grip to rotate corresponding to the mount. A rotary actuated switch mechanism is associated with the grip and the mount, and configured to rotate corresponding to the rotation of the grip. The rotary actuated switch mechanism is configured to generate one or more signals based on one or more operating parameters. A control circuitry is operatively connected with the rotary actuated switch mechanism, and configured to receive the one or more signals from the rotary actuated switch mechanism. A control module is operatively coupled with the control circuitry to perform one or more actions based on the one or more signals received by the control circuitry.
[0047] In an aspect, the present disclosure describes a control method for a vehicle. The method may include integrating a grip on a handlebar of the vehicle. The method may include operatively coupling a mount with the grip via a rotating mechanism, where the rotating mechanism allows the grip to rotate corresponding to the mount. The method may include generating one or more signals by configuring a rotary actuated switch mechanism to rotate corresponding to the rotation of the grip. The method may include receiving, by a control circuitry, the one or more signals from the rotary actuated switch mechanism. The method may include performing one or more actions based on the one or more signals received by the control circuitry.
[0048] Various embodiments of the present disclosure will be explained in detail with respect to FIGs. 1B-4.
[0049] FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary block diagram (100) of a control system (110) for a vehicle, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0050] With reference to FIG. 1B, the control system (110) may be implemented or integrated with a grip of a handlebar of the vehicle. The control system (110) may actuate switches of the vehicle by moving the grip in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction. An output of the control system (110) may be continuous or discrete to perform various actions. The control system (110) may be implemented with or without a spring back.
[001] In an embodiment, the control system (110) may include one or more processor(s) (102) implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, edge or fog microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that process data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) (102) may be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (104) of the control system (110). The memory (104) may be configured to store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines in a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, which may be fetched and executed to control all the switches and/or functions of the vehicle. The memory (104) may comprise any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as Random-Access Memory (RAM), or non-volatile memory such as Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM), flash memory, and the like.
[0001] In an embodiment, the control system (110) may include an interface(s) (106). The interface(s) (106) may include a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices, referred to as I/O devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) (106) may facilitate communication of the control system (110). The interface(s) (106) may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of the system (110). Examples of such components include, but not limited to, a control assembly (108) and a database (120). The database (120) may comprise data that may be either stored or generated as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processor(s) (102) or the control assembly (108) or the control system (110).
[0051] In some embodiments, the control system (110) may include a control assembly (108). The control assembly (108) may include a rotating mechanism (112), a rotary actuated switch mechanism (114), a control circuity (116), and a control module (118).
[0052] In some embodiments, the control assembly (108) may include a grip integrated on the handlebar of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the control assembly (108) may include a mount operatively coupled with the grip via the rotating mechanism (112). The rotating mechanism (112) may allow the grip to rotate with to the mount.
[0053] In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be associated with the grip and the mount. In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be configured to rotate based on the rotation of the grip. In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be configured to rotate in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction. In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may operate independently. In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may operate in combination with another switch. In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be operated based on a state of the user.
[0054] In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be configured to generate one or more signals based on one or more operating parameters. The one or more operating parameters may include, but not limited to, a rotation of the grip, a rotation of the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114), a rotation angle of the grip, a rotation angle of the rotary actuated switch mechanism (14), a speed of the vehicle, a load of the vehicle, a state of charge of the vehicle, a fuel level of the vehicle, one or more modes of the vehicle, a position of one or more switches in a switchgear of the vehicle, a detection of a press of the one or more switches, a gesture of a user, and one or more user inputs. The one or more user inputs may include, but not limited to, a voice command, the gesture, or a click or swipe on a touch screen.
[0055] In some embodiments, the control circuitry (116) may be operatively connected with the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114). In some embodiments, the control circuitry (116) may be a part of, for example, but not limited to, a vehicle control unit, a battery management system, a peripheral control unit, and a motor control unit. In some embodiments, the control circuitry (116) may be configured to receive and process the one or more signals from the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114).
[0056] In some embodiments, the control module (118) may be operatively coupled with the control circuitry (116) to perform one or more actions based on the one or more signals received and processed by the control circuitry (116). The one or more actions may include, but not limited to, control of a peripheral of the vehicle, change modes of the vehicle, accept or reject calls from a coupled device, change sound track from the coupled device, and control multimedia of the vehicle. Examples of the peripheral of the vehicle may include, but not limited to, an indicator, batteries, chargers, and the like. Examples of the coupled device may include, but not limited to, wireless devices, electronic devices, or computing devices. The computing devices may include, but is not limited to, smart phones, smart watches, smart sensors (e.g., mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, etc.), networked appliances, networked peripheral devices, networked lighting system, communication devices, networked vehicle accessories, networked vehicular devices, smart accessories, tablets, smart television (TV), computers, smart security system, smart home system, other devices for monitoring or interacting with or for the users and/or entities, or any combination thereof.
[0057] In some embodiments, the control module (118) may perform the one or more actions based on pressing of the switches, the one or more operating parameters, one or more settings of the control assembly (108), one or more user inputs, and the state of the user. The state of the user may include, but not limited to, electroencephalography (EEG) and electrocardiography (ECG) of the user.
[0058] In some embodiments, the control module (118) may perform the one or more actions based on predefined configurations or user-programmable configurations.
[0059] FIG. 2 illustrates an example block diagram (200) of a control assembly (108) of a vehicle, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0060] With reference to FIG. 2, the control assembly (108) may include a grip (202) associated with a rotary actuated switch mechanism (114). The rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be configured to rotate corresponding to the rotation of the grip (202). The rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be configured to generate one or more signals based on one or more operating parameters.
[0061] In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may include a housing (e.g., 308 as shown in FIG. 3B). The rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may include, but not limited to, one or more sensors (204), one or more magnets (206), and one or more switches (208).
[0062] In some embodiments, the one or more magnets (206) may be arranged inside the housing or mounted on the grip (202) or the mount.
[0063] In some embodiments, the one or more sensors (204) may be hall effect sensors. In some embodiments, the hall effect sensors may be mounted on the grip (202). In some embodiments, the hall effect sensors may be mounted on the mount. In some embodiments, the hall effect sensors may be coupled with the one or more magnets (206). In some embodiments, the one or more sensors (204) and the one or more magnets (206) may be mounted on an inner surface of the grip (202). In some embodiments, the one or more sensors (204) and the one or more magnets (206) may be mounted on an exposed surface of the grip (202).
[0064] In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may include a resistor with a rotary actuation mechanism.
[0065] In some embodiments, the one or more switches (208) may be push type switches. In some embodiments, the push type switches may be integrated with the housing and actuated based on pressing of a protrusion on the grip (202).
[0066] In some embodiments, the one or more sensors (204) may be one or more piezoelectric sensors. In some embodiments, the one or more piezoelectric sensors may be associated with the rotary actuation mechanism of the resistor and actuated based on the rotation of the grip (202).
[0067] In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be operatively connected with a control module (118). In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be operatively connected with the control module (118) via a control circuitry (116). In some embodiments, the control circuitry (116) may be operatively connected with the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114), and configured to receive the one or more signals from the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114).
[0068] In some embodiments, the control module (118) may be operatively coupled with the control circuitry (116) to perform one or more actions based on the one or more signals received by the control circuitry (116).
[0069] In some embodiments, the control module (118) may be operatively coupled to a coupled device (210). The coupled device (210) may include, but not limited to, wireless devices, electronic devices, or computing devices. In some embodiments, the control module (118) may be configured to control or perform actions associated with the coupled device (210) based on the rotation of the grip (202).
[0070] FIGs. 3A-3C illustrate an example schematic view (300A) and example sectional views (300B, 300C) of a control assembly (108) of a vehicle, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0071] With reference to FIGs. 3A, 3B, and 3C, the control assembly (108) may include a mount (302), a grip (202), a rotating mechanism (112), and a rotary actuated switch mechanism (114).
[0072] In some embodiments, the grip (202) may be integrated on a handlebar (306) of the vehicle. In some embodiments, one or more sensors (204) may be integrated with the handlebar (306) of the vehicle. In some embodiments, one or more sensors (204) may be mounted on the grip (202). In some embodiments, the one or more sensors (204) may be mounted on a mount (302).
[0073] In some embodiments, the mount (302) may be operatively coupled with the grip (202) via a rotating mechanism (112). The rotating mechanism (112) may allow the grip (202) to rotate corresponding to the mount (302).
[0074] In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be associated with the grip (202) and the mount (302). In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be rotated corresponding to the rotation of the grip (202).
[0075] In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may include a housing (304). In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be housed within the housing (304). In some other embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be housed on the handlebar (306) to detect rotation of the grip (202).
[0076] In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be provided inside the grip (202), as shown in FIG. 3B. In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be placed at specific locations inside the grip (202) or throughout the grip (202). In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be provided outside the grip (202), as shown in FIG. 3C. In some embodiments, the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) may be placed at specific locations outside the grip (202) or throughout the grip (202).
[0077] It can be understood that any mechanism to detect the rotation of the grip (202), the speed of rotation of the grip (202), the position of the grip (202) with respect to the housing (304), the angle of rotation of the grip (202), may be considered within the scope of this invention, such mechanism does not necessarily require switches.
[0078] FIG. 4 illustrates a flow chart for implementing an example method (400) for controlling a vehicle, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0079] With reference to FIG. 4, at step 402, the method (400) may include integrating a grip on a handlebar of the vehicle.
[0080] At step 404, the method (400) may include operatively coupling a mount with the grip via a rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism may allow the grip to rotate corresponding to the mount.
[0081] At step 406, the method (400) may include generating one or more signals by configuring a rotary actuated switch mechanism to rotate corresponding to the rotation of the grip. The one or more signals may be generated based on a rotation of the grip, a rotation of the rotary actuated switch mechanism, a rotation angle of the grip, a rotation angle of the rotary actuated switch mechanism, a speed of the vehicle, a load of the vehicle, a state of charge of the vehicle, a fuel level of the vehicle, one or more modes of the vehicle, a position of one or more switches in a switchgear of the vehicle, a detection of a press of the one or more switches, a gesture of a user, and one or more user inputs.
[0082] At step 408, the method (400) may include receiving, by a control circuitry, the one or more signals from the rotary actuated switch mechanism.
[0083] At step 410, the method (400) may include performing one or more actions based on the one or more signals received by the control circuitry.
[0084] Furthermore, embodiments of the disclosed devices and systems may be readily implemented, fully or partially, in software using, for example, object or object-oriented software development environments that provide portable source code that can be used on a variety of computer platforms. Alternatively, embodiments of the disclosed methods, processes, modules, devices, systems, and computer program product can be implemented partially or fully in hardware using, for example, standard logic circuits or a very-large-scale integration (VLSI) design. Other hardware or software can be used to implement embodiments depending on the speed and/or efficiency requirements of the systems, the particular function, and/or particular software or hardware system, microprocessor, or microcomputer being utilized.
[0085] In this application, unless specifically stated otherwise, the use of the singular includes the plural and the use of “or” means “and/or.” Furthermore, use of the terms “including” or “having” is not limiting. Any range described herein will be understood to include the endpoints and all values between the endpoints. Features of the disclosed embodiments may be combined, rearranged, omitted, etc., within the scope of the invention to produce additional embodiments. Furthermore, certain features may sometimes be used to advantage without a corresponding use of other features.
[0086] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the disclosure, other and further embodiments of the disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the disclosure is determined by the claims that follow. The disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the present disclosure when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0087] The present disclosure provides a control assembly, a control system, and a control method for operating or controlling a vehicle in an intuitive and ergonomic manner.
[0088] The present disclosure provides a control assembly that actuates switches by moving a grip in a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction.
[0089] The present disclosure provides a control assembly that provides a continuous or a discrete output to control various functions of a vehicle.
[0090] The present disclosure provides a control assembly that operates independently or in combination with any other switch to generate more variety of signals to perform various actions in a vehicle.
[0091] The present disclosure provides a control assembly that controls at least one peripheral of a vehicle, changes modes of the vehicle, accepts or rejects calls from a coupled device, changes sound track from the coupled device, controls multimedia of the vehicle, and the like in a more efficient manner.

List of References:
Processor(s) (102)
Memory (104)
Interface (106)
Control Assembly (108)
System (110)
Rotating Mechanism (112)
Switch Mechanism (114)
Control Circuitry (116)
Control Module (118)
Database (120)
Grip (202)
Sensor(s) (204)
Magnets (206)
Switches (208)
Coupled device (210)
Mount (302)
Housing (304)
Handlebar (306)
, Claims:1. A control assembly (108) integrated on a handlebar (306) of a vehicle, the control assembly (108) comprising:
a grip (202) integrated on the handlebar (306);
a mount (302) operatively coupled with the grip (202) via a rotating mechanism (112), wherein the rotating mechanism (112) allows the grip (202) to rotate corresponding to the mount (302);
a rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) associated with the grip (202) and the mount (302), and configured to rotate corresponding to the rotation of the grip (202), wherein the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) is configured to generate one or more signals based on one or more operating parameters;
a control circuitry (116) operatively connected with the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114), and configured to receive the one or more signals from the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114); and
a control module (118) operatively coupled with the control circuitry (116) to perform one or more actions based on the one or more signals received by the control circuitry (116).
2. The control assembly (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) is configured to rotate in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction.
3. The control assembly (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more operating parameters comprise at least one of: a rotation of the grip (202), a rotation of the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114), a rotation angle of the grip (202), a rotation angle of the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114), a speed of the vehicle, a load of the vehicle, a state of charge of the vehicle, a fuel level of the vehicle, one or more modes of the vehicle, a position of one or more switches (208) in a switchgear of the vehicle, a detection of a press of the one or more switches (208), a gesture of a user, and one or more user inputs.
4. The control assembly (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) comprises:
a housing (304); and
at least one of:
one or more magnets (206) arranged inside the housing (304) or mounted on the grip (202) or the mount (302);
one or more hall effect sensors mounted on the grip (202) or the mount (302) and coupled with the one or more magnets (206);
a resistor with a rotary actuation mechanism;
a plurality of push type switches integrated with the housing (304) and actuated based on pressing of a protrusion on the grip (202); and
one or more piezoelectric sensors associated with the rotary actuation mechanism and actuated based on the rotation of the grip (202).
5. The control assembly (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control circuitry (116) is a part of at least one of: a vehicle control unit, a battery management system, a peripheral control unit, and a motor control unit.
6. The control assembly (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more actions comprise at least one of: control of at least one peripheral of the vehicle, change modes of the vehicle, accept or reject calls from a coupled device (210), change sound track from the coupled device (210), and control multimedia of the vehicle.
7. The control assembly (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) operates one of: independently, in combination with another switch, or based on a state of a user to generate the one or more signals.
8. The control assembly (108) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the control module (118) is to perform the one or more actions based on at least one of: pressing of the plurality of push type switches, the one or more operating parameters, one or more settings of the control assembly (108), one or more user inputs, and a state of a user.
9. The control assembly (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control module (118) is to perform the one or more actions based on predefined configurations or user-programmable configurations.
10. A control system (110) for use in a vehicle, the control system (110) comprising:
a control assembly (108) integrated on a handlebar (306) of the vehicle, wherein the control assembly (108) comprises:
a grip (202) integrated on the handlebar (306);
a mount (302) operatively coupled with the grip (202) via a rotating mechanism (112), wherein the rotating mechanism (112) allows the grip (202) to rotate corresponding to the mount (302);
a rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) associated with the grip (202) and the mount (302) and configured to rotate corresponding to the rotation of the grip (202), wherein the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) is configured to generate one or more signals based on one or more operating parameters;
a control circuitry (116) operatively connected with the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) and configured to receive the one or more signals from the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114); and
a control module (118) operatively coupled with the control circuitry (116) to perform one or more actions based on the one or more signals received by the control circuitry (116).
11. A control method (400) for a vehicle, the control method (400) comprising:
integrating (402) a grip (202) on a handlebar (306) of the vehicle;
operatively coupling (404) a mount (302) with the grip (202) via a rotating mechanism (112), wherein the rotating mechanism (112) allows the grip (202) to rotate corresponding to the mount (302);
generating (406) one or more signals by configuring a rotary actuated switch mechanism (114) to rotate corresponding to the rotation of the grip (202);
receiving (408), by a control circuitry (116), the one or more signals from the rotary actuated switch mechanism (114); and
performing (410) one or more actions based on the one or more signals received by the control circuitry (116).