Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a modular assembly for a vehicle. In particular, the present disclosure provides a modular assembly for connecting peripherals on a saddle-type vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Generally, in a vehicle, for example, a two-wheeler vehicle, a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) is an enclosure fitted with multiple components incorporating various voltages, amperages and functions connected via internal busbars and cable harnesses, and accessed externally via specific connectors. The Power Distribution Unit (PDU) converts high voltage direct current (DC) to low voltage direct current (DC). A Load Distribution Unit (LDU) delivers power to all peripherals of the vehicle. A Junction Box (JB) enables connection between multiple high voltage nets in a single location. The Junction Box (JB) establishes high voltage connection battery and other modules of vehicle. With one or more bus interfaces, the Junction Box (JB) is networked with the entire vehicle.
[0003] In an existing Peripheral Control Node (PCN) assembly, a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) and a Load Distribution Unit (LDU) are coupled in a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) level, as shown in FIG. 1B. The Power Distribution Unit (PDU) and the Load Distribution Unit (LDU) are housed in a single box build with a common metal base plate and a plastic top cover. The existing assembly includes a Junction Box (JB) with busbars. The Junction Box (JB) interfaces other high voltage modules, for example, a motor controller with a battery, the Power Distribution Unit (PDU), and the Load Distribution Unit (LDU). However, the busbars in the Junction Box (JB) may increase an overall size of the Junction Box (JB). The Junction Box (JB) may be mounted on top of the same Power Distribution Unit (PDU)-Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (PCN) assembly.
[0004] One such prior art discloses a motorcycle type vehicle. The motorcycle type vehicle includes a frame extended along a vehicle longitudinal axis. An electrical component is provided for controlling and monitoring one or more functions of the vehicle. A holder unit is adapted to support the electrical component therein. The holder unit includes at least one supporting portion, at least one mounting portion formed integrally with said at least one supporting portion and at least one open side. The holder unit is configured to slidably receive the electrical component therein through said at least one open side.
[0005] However, a design of the existing PCN assembly is complex as the Power Distribution Unit (PDU), the Load Distribution Unit (LDU), and the Junction Box (JB) are housed within the single box build. Further, whenever there is a fault in at least one peripheral, for example, the Load Distribution Unit (LDU), the whole PCN assembly has to be replaced. This may increase service cost, warranty cost, dimensional constraints, assembly constraints, and weight of the existing PCN assembly.
[0006] There is, therefore, a need for an improved and modular PCN assembly to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art(s).

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0007] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide a modular Peripheral Control Node (PCN) assembly for connecting various electrical peripherals of a saddle-type vehicle in a simple manner.
[0008] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a modular PCN assembly with a split box build design for a Power Distribution Unit (PDU), a Load Distribution Unit (LDU), and a Junction Box (JB).
[0009] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a modular assembly with separate mounting brackets for mounting a Power Distribution Unit (PDU), a Load Distribution Unit (LDU), and a Junction Box (JB) to a main tube of a saddle-type vehicle.
[0010] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a modular assembly that is mounted on any variants of a saddle-type vehicle.
[0011] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a modular assembly that reduces service cost, warranty cost, dimensional constraints, assembly constraints, and box build size.

SUMMARY
[0012] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a modular assembly for a vehicle. In particular, the present disclosure provides a modular assembly for connecting electrical peripherals of a saddle-type vehicle.
[0013] In an aspect, the present disclosure describes a modular assembly for connecting peripherals, in particular, electrical peripherals on a saddle-type vehicle. The modular assembly includes a pair of main tubes of the saddle-type vehicle, a pair of first mounting brackets individually provided on each of the pair of main tubes, where the pair of first mounting brackets facilitate mounting of at least one electrical peripheral, and a second mounting bracket mounted horizontally for connecting the pair of main tubes. The second mounting bracket includes a first mounting point and a second mounting point provided on either side of the second mounting bracket for facilitating mounting of a plurality of electrical peripherals.
[0014] In some embodiments, a Load Distribution Unit (LDU) may be mounted on the pair of first mounting brackets, and a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) and a Junction Box (JB) may be mounted on the second mounting bracket.
[0015] In some embodiments, the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) and the Junction Box (JB) may be interchangeably mounted on the first mounting point and the second mounting point of the second mounting bracket.
[0016] In some embodiments, the Load Distribution Unit (LDU), the Power Distribution Unit (PDU), and the Junction Box (JB) may be individually enclosed in a fastener less box build external housing.
[0017] In some embodiments, the Load Distribution Unit (LDU) may be mounted on the pair of first mounting brackets via at least one first fastening mechanism.
[0018] In some embodiments, the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) and the Junction Box (JB) may be mounted on the second mounting bracket via at least one second fastening mechanism.
[0019] In some embodiments, an external housing of the Junction Box (JB) may be provided with a predefined arrangement of one or more single lugs in combination with one or more extended lugs.
[0020] In some embodiments, the predefined arrangement of the one or more single lugs and the one or more extended lugs on the external housing of the Junction Box (JB) may facilitate connection between the Junction Box (JB) and a plurality of other electrical peripherals connected on the saddle-type vehicle.
[0021] 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
[0022] 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.
[0023] FIG. 1A illustrates an example schematic view of an electric vehicle.
[0024] FIG. 1B illustrates an example schematic view of a modular assembly of a vehicle, according to the prior arts.
[0025] FIG. 2A illustrates a front view of a modular assembly of a vehicle, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 2B illustrates an exemplary schematic view depicting mounting of a bracket assembly on a vehicle main tube, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIGs. 2C and 2D illustrate schematic rear view and front view of a modular Peripheral Control Node (PCN) assembly respectively, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0028] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary exploded view of a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) and a second mounting bracket, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0029] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of an external housing of a Junction Box (JB), according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0030] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary exploded view of a Load Distribution Unit (LDU) and first mounting brackets, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0031] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of a Junction Box (JB), according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0032] FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of a Load Distribution Unit (LDU) mounted onto a main tube using a first mounting bracket, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0033] FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of a Power Distribution Unit (PDU), according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] 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.
[0035] 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.
[0036] 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.
[0037] 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.
[0038] 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.
[0039] 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.
[0040] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0041] 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.
[0042] 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).
[0043] In construction, as shown in FIG. 1A, 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.
[0044] 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.
[0045] 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).
[0046] 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.
[0047] 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.
[0048] Embodiments explained herein relates to a modular assembly for a vehicle. In particular, the present disclosure provides a modular assembly for connecting electrical peripherals of a saddle-type vehicle.
[0049] In an aspect, the present disclosure describes a modular assembly for connecting a plurality of peripherals on a saddle-type vehicle. The modular assembly includes a pair of main tubes of the saddle-type vehicle, a pair of first mounting brackets, and a second mounting bracket. The pair of first mounting brackets are individually provided on each of the pair of main tubes, where the pair of first mounting brackets facilitate mounting of at least one vehicle peripheral. The second mounting bracket is mounted horizontally for connecting the pair of main tubes. The second mounting bracket includes a first mounting point and a second mounting point provided on either side of the second mounting bracket for facilitating mounting of a plurality of electrical peripherals.
[0050] Various embodiments of the present disclosure will be explained in detail with respect to FIGs. 2A-8.
[0051] FIGs. 2A-2D illustrate a front view of a modular assembly of a vehicle, an exemplary schematic view depicting mounting of a bracket assembly on a vehicle main tube, and schematic rear view and front view of a modular Peripheral Control Node (PCN) assembly, respectively, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0052] With reference to FIGs. 2A-2D, the modular assembly (200) may be implemented for connecting peripherals, in particular, electrical peripherals on a saddle-type vehicle. The electrical peripherals may include, but not limited to, a Load Distribution Unit (LDU), a Power Distribution Unit (PDU), a Junction Box (JB), a battery, and the like.
[0053] In some embodiments, the modular assembly (200) may include a pair of main tubes (202), a pair of first mounting brackets (204), and a second mounting bracket (206). In some embodiments, the pair of first mounting brackets (204) may be individually provided on each of the pair of main tubes (202). In some embodiments, the pair of first mounting brackets (204) may facilitate mounting of at least one electrical peripheral, for example, the Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208) on the pair of main tubes (202).
[0054] In some embodiments, the second mounting bracket (206) may be mounted horizontally between the pair of main tubes (202). In some embodiments, the second mounting bracket (206) may include a first mounting point (212a) and a second mounting point (212b), as shown in FIG. 2B. The first mounting point (212a) and the second mounting point (212b) may be provided on either side of the second mounting bracket (206). In some embodiments, the first mounting point (212a) and the second mounting point (212b) may be provided for facilitating mounting of a plurality of electrical peripherals, for example, the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a) and the Junction Box (JB) (210b).
[0055] In some embodiments, the Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208) may be mounted on the pair of first mounting brackets (204). In some embodiments, a Power Distribution Unit and Junction Box assembly (210) may be mounted on a second mounting bracket (206), as shown in FIG. 2D.
[0056] In some embodiments, the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a) and the Junction Box (JB) (210b) may be interchangeably mounted on the first mounting point (212a) and the second mounting point (212b) of the second mounting bracket (206).
[0057] In some embodiments, the Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208), the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a), and the Junction Box (JB) (210b) may be individually enclosed in a fastener less box build external housing.
[0058] In some embodiments, the Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208) may be mounted on the pair of first mounting brackets (204) via first fastening mechanisms (214a, 214b). In some embodiments, the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a) and the Junction Box (JB) (210b) may be mounted on the second mounting bracket (206) via second fastening mechanisms (216a, 216b).
[0059] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary exploded view (300) of a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a) and a second mounting bracket (206), according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0060] With reference to FIG. 3, In some embodiments, the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a) may be mounted on one side of the second mounting bracket (206). In some embodiments, the PDU (210a) may be mounted on the second mounting bracket (206) via second fastening mechanisms (216a, 216b).
[0061] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary schematic view (400) of an external housing of a Junction Box (JB), according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0062] With reference to FIG. 4, the Junction Box (JB) (210b) may be mounted on other side of the second mounting bracket (206). That is, the Junction Box (JB) (210b) may be mounted on the opposite side of the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a). In some embodiments, the Junction Box (JB) (210b) may include an external housing. The external housing of the Junction Box (JB) (210b) may be provided with a predefined arrangement of one or more single lugs (402) in combination with one or more extended lugs (404).
[0063] In some embodiments, the predefined arrangement of the one or more single lugs (402) in combination with the one or more extended lugs (404) may facilitate a connection between the Junction Box (JB) (210b) and the plurality of other electrical peripherals. The plurality of other electrical peripherals may include, but not limited to, a battery, a motor controller, and a charging inlet through the extended lugs (404). The predefined arrangement of the one or more single lugs (402) in combination with the one or more extended lugs (404) may facilitate to reduce an overall size of the Junction Box (JB) (210b). In some embodiments, the Junction Box (JB) (210b) may be mounted as a Junction Box (JB) assembly with a power harness on a vehicle.
[0064] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary exploded view (500) of a Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208) and first mounting brackets (204), according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0065] With reference to FIG. 5, the Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208) may be individually provided on each of a pair of main tubes (202). The pair of first mounting brackets (204) may facilitate mounting of the Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208). In some embodiments, the Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208) may be mounted on the pair of main tubes (202) via first fastening mechanisms (214a, 214b).
[0066] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary schematic view (600) of a Junction Box (JB) (210b), according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0067] With reference to FIG. 6, the Junction Box (JB) (210b) may include an external housing. The external housing of the Junction Box (JB) (210b) may be provided with a predefined arrangement of one or more single lugs (402) in combination with one or more extended lugs (404). In some embodiments, the external housing may include a lip and groove assembly. In some embodiments, the predefined arrangement of the one or more single lugs (402) in combination with the one or more extended lugs (404) may facilitate a connection between the Junction Box (JB) (210b) and the plurality of other electrical peripherals. The plurality of other electrical peripherals may be connected to each of positive and negative connections of the Junction Box (JB) (210b) through the extended lugs (404).
[0068] In some embodiments, the Junction Box (JB) (210b) may include two connections on a charging negative terminal, five connections on a positive junction, and three connections on a battery negative junction. In some embodiments, the one or more extended lugs (404) may be used for multiple connections at one junction, which may replace a bus bar with clinched studs. This may reduce an overall size of the Junction Box (JB) (210b). In some embodiments, the Junction Box (JB) (210b) may include a bottom cover with studs and guides for multiple harness connection.
[0069] FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary schematic view (700) of a Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208), according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0070] In some embodiments, the Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208) may be mounted on a pair of first mounting brackets (202). The Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208) may interface, control, and deliver power to one or more electrical peripherals based on user inputs. The user inputs may include, but not limited to, activation of indicator light source, activation of horn, and the like. The Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208) may initiate an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for axis orientation and angular orientation.
[0071] In some embodiments, the Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208) may receive 12V input from a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a) via a cable with board-in solder terminals on a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) side and a 4-pin wire-to-board connector on a Load Distribution Unit (LDU) side. The Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208) may be formed of an enclosure with a fastener-less assembly for a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) and a bottom enclosure, which may reduce a box build size. The enclosure may be formed of an epoxy potting material.
[0072] FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary schematic view (800) of a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a), according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0073] With reference to FIG. 8, the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a) may be mounted on a second mounting bracket (206). The Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a) may be a direct current (DC) to DC convertor, which converts 48V input from a battery to 12V output (100W). The Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a) may include a heatsink with a thermal interface material. The heatsink may be utilized along with an epoxy potting material for thermally conduction and sealing of the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a). The Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a) may be completely potted along with rubber grommet to avoid potting seepage. The Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a) may be formed of a fastener less box build assembly with 40% reduction in box build size.
[0074] 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.
[0075] 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.
[0076] 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
[0077] The present disclosure provides a modular Peripheral Control Node (PCN) assembly for connecting various electrical peripherals of a saddle-type vehicle in a simple manner.
[0078] The present disclosure provides a modular assembly that reduces service cost, warranty cost, dimensional constraints, assembly constraints, and box build size.
[0079] The present disclosure provides a modular assembly that achieves reduction in potting material quantity, connector optimization, circuit optimization, removal of unwanted circuits.
[0080] The present disclosure provides a modular assembly that is formed of a fastener less assembly which reduces cycle time, process dependency, and a number of parts to source.
[0081] The present disclosure provides a modular assembly that includes a predefined arrangement of one or more single lugs in combination with one or more extended lugs in a junction box to reduce an overall size of the junction box by 40%.
[0082] The present disclosure provides a modular assembly that is flexible, easier to update, upgrade, and maintain.

List of References:
Modular Assembly (200)
Main Tube (202)
First Mounting Bracket(s) (204)
Second Mounting Bracket (206)
Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208)
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) and Junction Box (JB) Assembly (210)
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a)
Junction Box (JB) (210b)
Mounting Units (212a, 212b)
First fastening mechanism(s) (214a, 214b)
Second fastening mechanism(s) (216a, 216b)
Single lug(s) (402)
Extended lug(s) (404)
, Claims:1. A modular assembly for connecting peripherals of a saddle-type vehicle, the modular assembly (200) comprising:
a pair of main tubes (202) of the saddle-type vehicle;
a pair of first mounting brackets (204) individually provided on each of the pair of main tubes (202), wherein the pair of first mounting brackets (204) facilitate mounting of at least one electrical peripheral; and
a second mounting bracket (206) mounted horizontally between the pair of main tubes (202), wherein the second mounting bracket (206) comprises a first mounting point (212a) and a second mounting point (212b) provided on either side of the second mounting bracket (206) for facilitating mounting of a plurality of electrical peripherals.

2. The modular assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208) is mounted on the pair of first mounting brackets (204), and wherein a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a) and a Junction Box (JB) (210b) are mounted on the second mounting bracket (206).

3. The modular assembly (200) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a) and the Junction Box (JB) (210b) are interchangeably mounted on the first mounting point (212a) and the second mounting point (212b) of the second mounting bracket (206).

4. The modular assembly (200) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208), the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a), and the Junction Box (JB) (210b) are individually enclosed in a fastener less box build external housing.

5. The modular assembly (200) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the Load Distribution Unit (LDU) (208) is mounted on the pair of first mounting brackets (204) via at least one first fastening mechanism (214a, 214b).

6. The modular assembly (200) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) (210a) and the Junction Box (JB) (210b) are mounted on the second mounting bracket (206) via at least one second fastening mechanism (216a, 216b).

7. The modular assembly (200) as claimed in claim 2, wherein an external housing of the Junction Box (JB) (210b) is provided with a predefined arrangement of one or more single lugs (402) in combination with one or more extended lugs (404).

8. The modular assembly (200) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the predefined arrangement of the one or more single lugs (402) in combination with the one or more extended lugs (404) facilitates connection between the Junction Box (JB) (210b) and a plurality of other electrical peripherals.