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THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
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The Patents Rules, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10 and Rule 13)
WIRE GUIDING APPARATUS
APPLICANT:
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED,
an Indian Company at: “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present subject matter is related, in general to cable management systems, and more particularly, but not exclusively to an apparatus for guiding plurality of wires connecting a motor and an intelligent vehicle control unit (iVCU).
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 5
[0002] The cables routing from a motor of an electric vehicle to an intelligent vehicle control unit (iVCU) is very critical as it is generally a combination of high voltage and low voltage cables routed closely in a small place. Further, adding to the complication is the articulation of the motor and a chassis structure of the vehicle. Such routing of the cables needs to be done is a safe and cost-effective way. 10 Further, the packaging methodology of the cables has to take ease of serviceability and aesthetics into account. Thus, there is a need to uniquely designed wire guides which are used for routing the cables from the motor to the iVCU by addressing the concerns mentioned above.
[0003] Further, conventionally, the cables routing from the motor to the iVCU are 15 generally routed as a free cable which causes damage to the cables and also rattling noise is observed. Further, the cables are not packaged in a structure manner and lead to unnecessary bending which decrease the life of the wiring. Additionally, packaging space required for existing cables is more and the length of the cables is also more and there is more need of copper, thereby increasing the cost of the 20 cabling requirement.
[0004] Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings. 25
SUMMARY
[0005] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features
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described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
[0006] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present disclosure provides a wire guiding apparatus. The wire guiding apparatus comprises of a plurality of guiding channels and one or more structural members. The plurality of 5 guiding channels are configured to receive a plurality of wires. Each guiding channel of the plurality of guiding channels is created using a plurality of protrusions, and at least one wire of the plurality of wires is guided between at least two protrusions. Additionally, one or more structural member provide support to the plurality of wires, wherein the plurality of wires are bent using the support of 10 the one or more structural member.
[0007] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present disclosure additionally provides a plurality of rib structures on the plurality of guiding channels to improve the material strength and flexibility of the wire guiding apparatus. 15
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given herein below and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the present invention.
[0009] Figure 1 shows a side elevational view of a vehicle, such as a motorcycle 20 having an integrated vehicle control unit and incorporating the invention., in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00010] Figure 2A illustrates a rear perspective view of the integrated vehicle control unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00011] Figure 2B illustrates an isometric view of cable routing from the motor to 25 the integrated vehicle control unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
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[00012] Figure 3 illustrates another view of the cable routing from the motor to the integrated vehicle control unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00013] Figure 4 illustrates a detailed view of the cable routing from the motor to the integrated vehicle control unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present 5 subject matter.
[00014] Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of the cable routing from the motor to the integrated vehicle control unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00015] Figures 6A-6D illustrates a front view, a top view, an isometric view, and 10 a bottom view, respectively of each guiding channel of the plurality of guiding channels configured to receive a plurality of wires, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00016] The present disclosure may be best understood with reference to the 15 detailed figures and description set forth herein. Various embodiments are discussed below with reference to the figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed descriptions given herein with respect to the figures are simply for explanatory purposes as the methods and systems may extend beyond the described embodiments. For example, the teachings presented and the 20 needs of a particular application may yield multiple alternative and suitable approaches to implement the functionality of any detail described herein. Therefore, any approach may extend beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown.
[00017] References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “an 25 embodiment,” “one example,” “an example,” “for example,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, characteristic,
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property, element, or limitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.
[00018] The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with different embodiments. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth 5 herein; rather those embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.
[00019] The present invention is illustrated with a motorcycle type vehicle. However, a person skilled in the art would appreciate that the present invention is 10 not limited to a motorcycle type vehicle and certain features, aspects and advantages of embodiments of the present invention can be used with other types of two wheelers such as scooter type vehicle, step thru, and the like. In an embodiment, the scooter type vehicle comprises a low floorboard type vehicle and the term scooter as used herein should not be inferred to restrict the maximum speed, the 15 displacement amount or the like of the vehicle.
[00020] It is an object of the present subject matter to provide a wire guiding apparatus for facilitating routing of cables to achieve reduced packaging space.
[00021] To this end, the wire guiding apparatus comprises of a plurality of guiding channels and one or more structural members. The plurality of guiding channels is 20 configured to receive plurality of wires. A plurality of protrusions are provided in the plurality of guiding channels to route the plurality of wires. Additionally, one or more structural members provide support to the plurality of wires when the plurality of wires are bent.
[00022] The plurality of wires extend from a motor and are configured to connect 25 to a motor control unit, the motor control unit may be an intelligent vehicle control unit (iVCU) of a vehicle. The wire guiding apparatus routes the plurality of wires extending from the motor to the iVCU based on optimum bend radius, vehicle
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architecture and shortest distance between the motor and the iVCU to achieve reduced packaging space.
[00023] It is a further object of the present subject matter to reduce the length of wire used to connect the motor to the motor control unit, thus reducing material cost and material weight. 5
[00024] In conventional vehicle layouts, during assembly an operator directly connects the plurality of wires extending from the motor to the motor control unit. This often leads to dangling of a certain portion of the wire due to ineffective routing and exposure of the plurality of wires to external environment factors which can damage the plurality of wires. 10
[00025] The present subject matter addresses this exact problem known in the art by providing a wire guiding apparatus disposed on a motor casing of the motor. The wire guiding apparatus effectively routes the plurality of wires extending from the motor to the motor control unit based on vehicle architecture, desired optimum bending radius and by employing the shortest route in connecting the plurality of 15 wires from the motor to the motor control unit. The disclosed subject matter by employing wire guiding apparatus thus ensures protection to the plurality of wires against external environmental factors and prevents dangling of the plurality of wires. The routing methodology based on vehicle architecture, optimum bending radius and shortest route connecting the motor to the motor control unit ensures 20 reduced length of the plurality of wires which saves on material cost for manufacturing of the plurality of wires and reduces associated cost.
[00026] It is an object of the present subject matter to provide a wire guiding apparatus which provides ease of manufacturability and serviceability.
[00027] To this end, while in the known art, an operator of the assembly line 25 connects the plurality of wires from the motor to the motor control unit, the effectiveness of routing and routing methodology is critically dependent on the skill of the operator. The present subject matter removes the apprehensions involved based on operator skill by providing the wire guiding apparatus whose routing
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methodology avoids all design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) points. Thus, the present subject matter proposes a poka-yoke method for sub assembly of the motor which improves the ease of manufacturability and serviceability of the motor and the plurality of wires extending from the motor.
[00028] It is an object of the present subject matter to protect the plurality of wires 5 against physical damage and improve the life cycle of the plurality of wires.
[00029] The present subject matter through the disclosed configuration of the wire guiding apparatus effectively routes the plurality of wires based on the vehicle architecture and optimum bend radius to protect the plurality of wires against external environmental factors. Further, an optimum bend radius ensures the cables 10 are not damaged easily. Additionally, the rattling noise of the plurality of wires created by freely dangling cables and wires hitting external parts of the vehicle during vehicle movement is eliminated due to effective routing by the wire guiding apparatus.
[00030] Figure 1 shows a side elevational view of a vehicle (101), such as a 15 motorcycle having an integrated vehicle control unit (130) and incorporating the invention., in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00031] With reference to Figure 1, 101 denotes a vehicle, such as a motorcycle, 2 denotes a front wheel, 3 denotes a rear wheel, 4 denotes a front fork, 5 denotes a seat, 6 denotes a rear fork, 7 denotes a leg shield made of resin or metal, 8 denotes 20 a headlight, 9 denotes a tail light, 10 denotes an aesthetic covering, 11 denotes a battery fitted inside the aesthetic covering, 12 denotes a fuel tank, and 13 denotes a handle bar, and 130 denotes the integrated vehicle control unit. Further, a main frame extends along a center of a body of the vehicle from a front portion of the vehicle and extending in a rearwardly direction. The main frame is made up of a 25 metallic pipe.
[00032] In an embodiment, the vehicle may be a scooter type vehicle and may have main frame that extends along a center of the body of the vehicle from a front portion of the vehicle and extending in a rearwardly direction. The main frame is
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made up of a metallic pipe and the main frame is provided under the floor board for a scooter type vehicle. A swing type power unit is coupled to the rear end of the main frame for a scooter type vehicle. A rear wheel is supported on one side of the rear end of the swing type power unit. In an embodiment, the swing type power unit is suspended in the rear of a body frame for a scooter type vehicle. 5
[00033] The center of the body for a scooter type vehicle forms a low floor board for functioning as a part for putting feet and a under cowl which is located below a rider's seat and covers at least a part of the engine. In an embodiment, the under cowl is made up of metal or resin. The under cowl is hinged to the seat. Further, a utility box opens from the rear end to hinged portion. In an embodiment, the utility 10 box is provided under the seat extending longitudinally of a vehicle body and the inside of the utility box has a large capacity so that a large article, such as a helmet can be housed. Additionally, in a scooter type vehicle, side covers both on left and right sides, cover the utility box and other parts of the vehicle, thereby providing a good appearance to the vehicle. 15
[00034] In an embodiment, the vehicle (101) includes a seat being disposed at the rear end of the vehicle, and the seat is mounted on a pair of seat rails of the frame assembly. The pair of seat rails have a trellis internal feature created by one or more connecting tubes. This structure provides and strength and rigidity to the overall frame assembly of the vehicle. The vehicle is configured to have a mono shock 20 absorber being disposed in the rear portion of the vehicle for absorbing impacts from the road. Further, a transmission system for transmitting power to the rear wheel is disposed in the rear portion of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the vehicle (101) is a two-wheeled or a three-wheeled vehicle. In one embodiment, the integrated vehicle control unit (130) is disposed in a cavity of the vehicle. The 25 cavity is formed in a space between the pair of central tubes and the rear portion of the pair of down tubes.
[00035] Figure 2A illustrates a rear perspective view of the integrated vehicle control unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
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[00036] With reference to Figure 2A, 130 denotes an integrated vehicle control unit, 200 denotes a control unit housing, 206a, 206b and 206c denotes a plurality of wire connecting slots disposed on the integrated vehicle control unit.
[00037] The integrated vehicle control unit (130) comprises of a plurality of control units of the vehicle (100) configured to control a plurality of functions associated 5 with the vehicle 100. The rear portion of the integrated vehicle control unit (130) is covered by a control unit housing (200) to cover all the control units disposed inside the integrated vehicle control unit (130). In one embodiment, the control unit housing (200) is made of plastic or resin for protection and stability of the one or more control units of the vehicle (100). 10
[00038] In an aspect, the integrated vehicle control unit (130) includes a memory which may be implemented based on a Random Access Memory (RAM), a Read-Only Memory (ROM), a Hard Disk Drive (HDD), a storage server, and/or a Secure Digital (SD) card. Further, the integrated vehicle control unit (130) may receive incoming content or data and supply content or data to connected components via 15 a communication channel such as Controller Area Network (CAN), Local Interconnect Network (LIN) and Bluetooth.
[00039] The rear portion of the integrated vehicle control unit (130) having the control units of the vehicle (100) comprises a plurality of wire connecting slots (206a, 206b, 206c). The plurality of wire connecting slots (206a, 206b, 206c) have 20 connecting slots of different shapes and dimensions for connecting plurality of vehicle components with the integrated vehicle control unit (130). Thus, the integrated vehicle control unit (130) is a closed structure which enables one or more control units to be disposed in a single location of the vehicle (100).
[00040] Figure 2B illustrates an isometric view of cable routing from the motor to 25 the integrated vehicle control unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
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[00041] With reference to Figure 2B, 302 denotes one or more structural members, 304 and 306 denotes a plurality of guiding channels, 308 denotes a motor and it casing and 310 denotes a plurality of wires.
[00042] A plurality of wires 310 extending from the motor 308 are configured to connect to wire connecting slots (206a, 206b, 206c) of the integrated control unit 5 (130). The wire guiding apparatus comprising of a plurality of guiding channels (304, 306) and one or more structural member (302) are disposed on the motor 308 and enable cable routing of the plurality of wires 310.
[00043] The wire guiding apparatus comprises a plurality of guiding channels (i.e.wire guide304 and wire guide306) configured to receive a plurality of wires 10 (i.e., cables 310). In an embodiment, each of the plurality of guiding channels 304, 306 are created using a plurality of protrusions, and at least one wire is guided between two protrusions. Further, one or more structural member (302) is mounted on the motor casing 308 and is configured to provide support to the plurality of wires/cables 310. 15
[00044] In an embodiment, the plurality of wires 310 are bent using the support of the one or more structural member (302) to attain an optimal bend radius.
[00045] In an embodiment, the wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306) is mounted on a motor casing 308 of a motor 308 of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the wire guiding apparatus 302, 304, 306 comprises a plurality of mounting holes for 20 mounting the wire guiding apparatus 302, 304, 306 on the motor casing 308 using a screw and nut mechanism. Further, a plurality of rib structures on a top portion of the wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306) provide flexibility and improve the material strength to the plurality of guiding channels (304, 306).
[00046] In an embodiment, the wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306) is disposed 25 on a pre-defined portion of the motor casing (308) based on the vehicle architecture, a pre-defined bend radius of the plurality of wires (310) and the distance between the motor (308) and the motor control unit (130).
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[00047] Figure 3 illustrates another view of the cable routing from the motor to the integrated vehicle control unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 4 illustrates a detailed view of the cable routing from the motor to the integrated vehicle control unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. 5
[00048] For the sake of brevity, figures 3 and 4 are explained together. With reference to figures 3 and 4, the plurality of wires 310 are connected to the iVCU 130 (i.e., controller). Further, the one or more structural member ( 302) is mounted on the motor casing 308 and is configured to provide support to the plurality of wires/cables 310 and provide an optimal bend to the plurality of wires 310. Further, 10 the plurality of guiding channels ( 304 , 306) are configured to receive a plurality of wires ( 310). Thus, as seen in figure 4, the plurality of wires 310 are properly aligned without any additional bend and further are firmly secured to the motor casing 308 using a screw and nut mechanism that are inserted in the plurality of holes provided in the plurality of guiding channels (304, 306). 15
[00049] In an embodiment, the plurality of wires (310) is configured to connect the motor (308) to a motor control unit (130) which may be a controller, or an intelligent vehicle control unit.
[00050] In an embodiment, the plurality of wires 310 extending from the motor 308 comprises of a plurality of phase wires and low-tension cables. 20
[00051] With reference to figure 4 which shows overall isometric view of Motor and motor control unit. The plurality of wires from motor comes out of the casing 308 through a gland and through the wire guiding apparatus comprising of two guiding channels (304 and 306) and a structural member 302 it gets routed from below to connect on the iVCU 130 i.e. the motor control unit or a controller. The 25 wire guiding apparatus comprising of two guiding channels (304 and 306) and a structural member 302 are uniquely designed in such a way that it takes optimum packaging space. This also reduces the cable length hence Copper savings. Added advantage is that since the plurality of wires are fixed in a location there is no
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rattling noise created due to hitting of cables with surrounding environment during vehicle movement.
[00052] In an embodiment, the plurality of wires 310 routing from Motor 308 to motor Control unit 130 is guided through a uniquely designed the wire guiding apparatus comprising of two guiding channels (304 and 306) and a structural 5 member 302 on motor casing 308, so that the optimum bend radius of the plurality of wires 310 is achieved, the plurality of wires 310 are fixed in a proper location using the wire guiding apparatus leading to lower packaging space. This also provides better life of cables since its protected by guides to a large extent. Since the optimum packaging is achieved this results in lower length of cables leading to 10 copper savings. Another advantage is that since the cables are fixed in a location there is no rattling noise created due to hitting of cables with surrounding environment during vehicle movement.
[00053] Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of the cable routing from the motor to the integrated vehicle control unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the 15 present subject matter.
[00054] The structural configuration of the one or more structural member ( 302) is shown in the exploded view. The one or more structural member 302 is disposed on a first side of the motor casing 308. The plurality of wires 310 are bent using the one or more structural member 302 and the one or more structural members 302 20 ensures that the plurality of wires 310 stay in bent position without any further movement. The plurality of wires 310 comprises of high voltage cables and low voltage cables. The high voltage cables 310 are connected between the motor and the iVCU 130.
[00055] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 a plurality of guiding channels ( 25 304 and 306) are configured to receive the plurality of wires (i.e., cables 310). In an embodiment, more than two guiding channels (304, 306) may be mounted on the motor casing 308. The two guiding channels (304, 306) are configured to securely align the plurality of wires 310 onto the motor casing 308. In an embodiment, each of the plurality of guiding channels (304, 306) are created using a plurality of 30
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protrusions, and at least one wire of the plurality of wires 310 is guided between two protrusions. The elongated protrusions create a semi-circular gap between the two protrusions and via such semi-circular gap the cables are passed. The motor casing 308 has a plurality of extensions onto which the guiding channels (304, 306) are fixed using a screw and nut mechanism. 5
[00056] Figures 6A -6D illustrates a front view, a top view, an isometric view, and a bottom view, respectively of the guiding channels configured to receive a plurality of wires, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00057] Figure 6A illustrates the front view of the plurality of guiding channel 304, 306 configured to receive a plurality of wires 310. In the front view the plurality of 10 protrusions are clearly shown, and at least one wire is guided between two protrusions.
[00058] Figure 6B illustrates the top view of the guiding channel configured to receive a plurality of wires 310. With reference to figure 6B, the plurality of rib structures 602 on the top portion of the guiding channel (304, 306) are shown. The 15 plurality of rib structures 602 on the top portion of the wire guiding apparatus provide flexibility and material strength.
[00059] In an embodiment, the plurality of rib structures 602 are elastic like projections configured to provide flexibility of cable routing and improve material strength of the plurality of guiding channels (304, 306) of the wire guiding 20 apparatus (302, 304, 306). The absence of plurality of rib structures 602 being provided on the plurality of guiding channels (304, 306) would lead to a flat surface being in contact with a surface of the wire being guided by the plurality of guiding channels (304, 306) which aggravates the chances of breakage of the plurality of wires 310. 25
[00060] Further, a plurality of mounting holes for mounting the plurality of guiding channels (304, 306) on the motor casing 308 using a screw and nut mechanism is illustrated.
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[00061] Figure 6C illustrates the isometric view of the guiding channel configured to receive a plurality of wires.
[00062] Figure 6D illustrates the bottom view of the guiding channel configured to receive a plurality of wires.
[00063] In an embodiment, the wire guiding apparatus comprising of plurality of 5 guiding channels (304 and 306) and one or more structural member 302 is composed of a plastic material. The plastic material being at least one of a polypropylene ethylene and a polyamide.
[00064] The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the embodiment”, “the embodiments”, “one or more embodiments”, “some 10 embodiments”, and “one embodiment” mean “one or more (but not all) embodiments of the invention(s)” unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “including”, “comprising”, “having” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to”, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise. 15
Advantages
[00065] The disclosed invention provides a wire guiding apparatus for cable management between the motor and the iVCU in a vehicle. The plurality of wires are routed from the motor to the iVCU and is guided through a uniquely designed wire guiding apparatus disposed on a motor casing. The wire guiding apparatus 20 ensures that an optimum bend radius of the plurality of wires is achieved to prevent damage to the wires whilst utilizing less packaging space. Further, the plurality of wires are effectively secured and routed using a plurality of guiding channels leading to lower packaging space. The achieved optimum packaging space further results in lower length of cables or wires extending from the motor which leads to 25 reduced material being required for cables and reduced material cost. Further, the copper requirement for cabling is drastically reduced due to optimum usage of cables using the wire guiding apparatus.
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[00066] An additional advantage of the disclosed subject matter is that the proper routing of the plurality of wires by the wire guiding apparatus eliminates the rattling noise which is created due to free hanging cables and wires hitting with surrounding environment during vehicle movement. Further, ease of manufacturing and ease of serviceability is improved after implementation of the disclosed invention. 5
[00067] The disclosed configuration of the wire guiding apparatus comprising of a plurality of guiding channels and one or more structural members improves the life of cables and wires extending from the motor since its protected by the wire guiding apparatus to a large extent.
[00068] In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical 10 advancements provided by the disclosed method and system, the claimed steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed steps clearly bring an improvement in the functioning of the device itself as the claimed steps provide a technical 15 solution to a technical problem.
[00069] A description of an embodiment with several components in communication with a other does not imply that all such components are required, On the contrary, a variety of optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the invention, 20
[00070] Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter and is therefore intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this detailed description, but rather by any claims that issue on an application based here on. Accordingly, the 25 embodiments of the present invention are intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims.
[00071] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various
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aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
[00072] A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples 5 and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined to create other different systems or applications.
[00073] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that any of the aforementioned steps 10 and/or system modules may be suitably replaced, reordered, or removed, and additional steps and/or system modules may be inserted, depending on the needs of a particular application. In addition, the systems of the aforementioned embodiments may be implemented using a wide variety of suitable processes and system modules, and are not limited to any particular computer hardware, software, 15 middleware, firmware, microcode, and the like. The claims can encompass embodiments for hardware and software, or a combination thereof.
[00074] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope 20 of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. 25 , Claims:We claim:
1. A wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306), the wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306) comprising of:
a plurality of guiding channels (304, 306), the plurality of guiding 5 channels (304, 306) configured to receive a plurality of wires (310),
wherein each of the plurality of guiding channels (304, 306) being created using a plurality of protrusions, and
wherein at least one wire of the plurality of wires (310) being guided between at least two protrusions; and 10
one or more structural member (302), the one or more structural member (302) being configured to provide support to the plurality of wires (310), wherein the plurality of wires (310) are bent using the support of the one or more structural member (302).
2. The wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306) as claimed in claim 1, wherein 15 the plurality of wires (310) being configured to connect a motor (308) to a motor control unit (130) using the plurality of guiding channels (304, 306) and the one or more structural member (302).
3. The wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the plurality of wires (310) being a plurality of phase wires and low-tension 20 cables extending from the motor (308).
4. The wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306) being provided with a plurality of mounting holes for mounting the wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306) to a motor casing (308) using a screw and nut mechanism. 25
5. The wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of guiding channels (304, 306) being provided with a plurality of rib structures at a top portion to improve material strength.
6. The wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the plurality of rib structures being elastic to provide flexibility. 30
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7.The wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306) as claimed in claim 2, whereinthe motor control unit (130) being an intelligent vehicle control unit.
8.The wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306) as claimed in claim 4, whereinthe wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306) being disposed on a pre-definedportion of the motor casing (308) based on a vehicle architecture, a pre-5 defined bend radius of the plurality of wires (310) and distance between themotor (308) and the motor control unit (130).
9.The wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306) as claimed in claim 1, whereinthe wire guiding apparatus (302, 304, 306) being composed of a plasticmaterial.10
Dated 24th October 2023