Description:FORM 2

THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
The Patents Rules, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10 and Rule 13)

A WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE AND A WINDSHIELD THEREOF

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.

TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates generally to a windshield assembly for a vehicle and a windshield thereof. More particularly but not exclusively, the present subject matter relates to a curved windshield assembly for a vehicle and a curved windshield.

BACKGROUND
[0002] The windshields, in conventional vehicles such as but not limited to three wheeled vehicles, are secured on to the body or body frame of the vehicle by using rubber beadings. The rubber beadings are an essential component for automotive requirements, providing the necessary support, grip and vibration damping for the windshields. The rubber beadings are heated, then the edges of the windshield are inserted into a U-shaped sectional profile of the rubber beadings. Putting the windshield into place requires physical effort thereby making entire assembly process inefficient and physically exhausting which also increases the time required for assembly during the manufacturing of the vehicle and during maintenance and replacement. Also, the processing of the rubber beading gives rise to increased assembly time and manufacturing costs. Further, the processing of the rubber beading requires specialized tools to elongate beading section so that it can be assembled on frame and this increases assembly cost.
[0003] In the conventional windshields, there are chances of gap between the glass and the rubber beading because of the surface waviness and profile deviation. Over time, the rubber beadings become hard and brittle due to exposure to extreme weather conditions causing development of cracks. These gaps and cracks allow an entry of the rainwater, leading to an issue of leakage.
[0004] Further, the windshield secured with the rubber beadings are not theft proof. The windshield can be easily pushed out of the frame of the vehicle, just by removing the rubber beadings, which make the windshield prone to theft.
[0005] In order to address the above issue, the windshields are fixed to the body frame of the vehicle by using various sealants. However, these sealants cannot be used with curved windshields such as in case of three wheeled vehicle, thereby limiting the utility of sealants to the flat windshields only. For the three wheeled vehicles, the curved windshields are preferred as the seat of the driver is positioned in the middle of the driver cabin. The curved windshields offer uninhibited visibility not only towards front sides but also towards the lateral sides of the vehicle, thereby enhancing the field of vision. Further, the need of using separate glass panels for different sides of the vehicles is done away with. Therefore, it becomes necessary to provide a secured mounting of the curved windshields, especially in three wheeled vehicle. The conventional curved profile of the windshields is not suitable to directly secure the windshields on to the body frame of the vehicle through sealants. Further, if the curve profile is not made properly the windshield will act as a lens causing disturbance and inconvenience in visibility of the driver of the vehicle.
[0006] In order to overcome the above cited drawbacks of the prior art, the present invention discloses a windshield assembly and a windshield thereof.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The present subject matter relates to windshield assembly for a vehicle. The windshield assembly comprises a windshield and a frame unit. The windshield comprises a linear portion, a first curved portion and a second curved portion. The linear portion is provided with a linear profile. The first curved portion is extended from a first side of the linear portion. The first curved portion is provided with a curved profile. The second curved portion is extended from a second side of the linear portion. The second curved portion is provided with a curved profile. The frame unit is configured to receive and support the windshield. The windshield is attached to the frame unit by using a sealant.
[0008] The present subject matter also relates to a windshield. The windshield comprises a linear portion, a first curved portion and a second curved portion. The linear portion is provided with a linear profile. The first curved portion is extended from a first side of the linear portion. The first curved portion is provided with a curved profile. The second curved portion is extended from a second side of the linear portion. The second curved portion is provided with a curved profile. The windshield is attached to a frame unit by using a sealant.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The details are described with reference to a windshield assembly and a windshield. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer similar features and components.
[0010] Figure 1 illustrates an exploded side perspective view of the windshield assembly of a vehicle.
[0011] Figure 2 illustrates a front view of the windshield assembly.
[0012] Figure 3 illustrates a top view of the windshield viewed along the axis A-A shown in Figure 2.
[0013] Figure 4 illustrates a sectional view of the windshield assembly across an axis A-A shown in Figure 2.
[0014] Figure 5a illustrates an expanded view of detail-A shown in Figure 4.
[0015] Figure 5b illustrates an expanded view of detail-B shown in Figure 4.
[0016] Figure 5c illustrates an expanded view of detail-C shown in Figure 1.
[0017] Figure 6 illustrates a front view of the windshield assembly from a front side of the vehicle.
[0018] Figure 7 illustrates a side perspective view of a vehicle from a front side of the vehicle.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] In order to overcome above cited drawbacks in the prior art, the present invention discloses a windshield assembly and a windshield thereof. The windshield is provided with a novel and inventive curved profile which enables the secured fixation of the windshield on to the body frame of the vehicle by using the sealant. Therefore, the advantages of using a curved windshield and the advantages of mounting using a sealant can be simultaneously achieved. The windshield enables the secured fixation on to the body frame of the vehicle by using the sealant and without rubber beadings. The requirement of any specialized tools used for elongating the beading section is done away with thereby reducing the cost incurred during the assembly process. Further, the present invention successfully reduces assembly time and fatigue caused during assembly. The present invention also eliminates issue pertaining to rainwater leakage. Further, the present invention improves the security of the windshield by providing a theft proof configuration.
[0020] As per one embodiment of the invention, the invention relates to a windshield assembly for a vehicle. The windshield assembly comprises a windshield and a frame unit. The windshield comprises a linear portion, a first curved portion and a second curved portion. The linear portion is provided with a linear profile. The first curved portion is extended from a first side of the linear portion. The first curved portion is provided with a curved profile. The second curved portion is extended from a second side of the linear portion. The second curved portion is provided with a curved profile. The frame unit is configured to receive and support the windshield. The windshield is attached to the frame unit by using a sealant.
[0021] As per one embodiment of the invention, the frame unit is a part of a frame assembly of the vehicle. The frame unit comprises a first pillar, a second pillar, an upper member, and a lower member. The first pillar is disposed towards a first side of the vehicle. A profile of the first pillar conforms with a profile of a first side of the windshield. The first pillar is configured to receive the first side of the windshield. The second pillar is disposed towards a second side of the vehicle. A profile of the second pillar conforms with a profile of a second side of the windshield. The second pillar is configured to receive the second side of the windshield. The upper member is disposed towards an upper side of the vehicle. A profile of the upper member conforms with a profile of an upper side of the windshield. The upper member is configured to receive the upper side of the windshield. The lower member is disposed towards a lower side of the vehicle. A profile of the lower member conforms with a profile of a lower side of the windshield. The lower member is configured to receive a lower side of the windshield.
[0022] As per one embodiment of the invention, a horizontal distance ‘X’ between an end-point of the upper member and a mid-point of the lower member is in a range of 400 millimeters to 500 millimeters.
[0023] As per one embodiment of the invention, a vertical distance ‘Y’ between the upper member and lower member is in a range of 475 millimeters to 575 millimeters.
[0024] As per one embodiment of the invention, the frame unit is provided with a flange portion along an inner edge of the first pillar, an inner edge of the second pillar, an inner edge of the upper member and an inner edge of the lower member. The windshield is configured to overlap the flange portion upon being attached to the frame unit.
[0025] As per one embodiment of the invention, the flange portion is provided with a plurality of locators. The plurality of locators is configured to locate and hold the windshield at a prescribed position. The plurality of locators is exposed to the sealant for a predetermined time thereby firmly securing the windshield on the frame unit.
[0026] As per one embodiment of the invention, a percentage of an overlap between the flange portion and the windshield is in a range of 2.7-4.2%.
[0027] As per one embodiment of the invention, a slope angle ‘Z’ of the windshield with respect to a ground level is in a range of 52 degree to 62 degree.
[0028] As per one embodiment of the invention, an angle ‘M’ between the linear portion and the first curved portion is in a range of 28 degree to 38 degree and an angle ‘N’ between the linear portion and the second curved portion is in a range of 28 degree to 38 degree.
[0029] As per one embodiment of the invention, a damp rubber is disposed between the flange portion and the windshield along the inner edge of the first pillar, the inner edge of the second pillar, the inner edge of the upper member and the inner edge of the lower member.
[0030] As per one embodiment of the invention, a clearance is provided between the flange portion and the windshield. The clearance ‘C’ is in a range of 3 millimeters to 6 millimeters.
[0031] As per one embodiment of the invention, a nozzle and one or more wiper is disposed in a proximity to the windshield. The nozzle is configured to sprinkle water on an exterior surface of the windshield. The one or more wiper is configured to wipe the rain water and water sprinkled on the windshield by the nozzle.
[0032] In another embodiment, the invention relates to a windshield. The windshield comprises a linear portion, a first curved portion and a second curved portion. The linear portion is provided with a linear profile. The first curved portion is extended from a first side of the linear portion. The first curved portion is provided with a curved profile. The second curved portion is extended from a second side of the linear portion. The second curved portion is provided with a curved profile. The windshield is attached to a frame unit by using a sealant.
[0033] In another embodiment, in the windshield, a length ‘A’ of an upper side of the windshield is equal to a sum of an upper length ‘LA’ of the linear portion, an upper length ‘FA’ of the first curved portion, and an upper length ‘SA’ of the second curved portion. The upper length ‘FA’ of the first curved portion is in a range of 50-57% of the upper length ‘LA’. The upper length ‘SA’ of the second curved portion is in a range of 50-57% of the upper length ‘LA’.
[0034] In another embodiment, in the windshield, a length ‘B’ of a lower side of the windshield is equal to a sum of a lower length ‘LB’ of the linear portion, a lower length ‘FB’ of the first curved portion, and a lower length ‘SB’ of the second curved portion. The lower length ‘FB’ of the first curved portion is in a range of 58-63% of the lower length ‘LB’. The lower length ‘SB’ of the second curved portion is in a range of 58-63% of the lower length ‘LB’.
[0035] In another embodiment, in the windshield, a radius ‘RF’ of the first curved portion and a radius ‘RS’ of the second curved portion are in a range of 52-67% of the upper length ‘LA’ of the linear portion.
[0036] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to an embodiment of to a windshield assembly (200) for a vehicle (100) and a windshield (201) thereof, along with the accompanying drawings. However, the disclosed invention is not limited to the present embodiments. The vehicle (100) is a two-wheeled type vehicle, a three wheeled vehicle or a four wheeled vehicle or a multi axle vehicle, or the like. In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure the vehicle (100) may be an Electric Vehicle (EV), a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) based vehicle and have components suitable for traction. In a preferred embodiment, the vehicle (100) is a three wheeled vehicle.
[0037] Figure 1 illustrates a side perspective view of the windshield assembly (200) with respect to a front direction (F) and a rear direction (R) of the vehicle (100, shown in Fig. 7). The front direction (F) and the rear direction (R) are shown by an axis F-R. The windshield assembly (200) comprises a windshield (201) and a frame unit (202). The windshield (201) comprises a linear portion (201L), a first curved portion (201F) and a second curved portion (201S). The linear portion (201L) is provided with a linear profile. The first curved portion (201F) extends from a first side of the linear portion (201L). The first curved portion (201F) is provided with a curved profile. The second curved portion (201S) extends from a second side of the linear portion (201L). The second curved portion (201S) is provided with a curved profile. The frame unit (202) receives and supports the windshield (201). The windshield (201) is attached to the frame unit (202) by using a sealant or the like. In the present invention, the windshield (201) is provided with a curved profile which provides uninhibited visibility, stretched from a first side of a vehicle (100) to a second side of the vehicle (100). It enables the driver to see not only the road but everything outside of the vehicle (100), giving ample natural light without blinding the occupants of vehicle (100). The curved profile enhances the field of vision of the driver, making it easier to look at the corners. Further, the requirement of using rubber beading for mounting the windshield (201) on to the frame unit (202) is done away with. The present invention uses sealant for mounting the windshield (201) on to the frame unit (202). Therefore, the present invention successfully reduces assembly time and fatigue caused during assembly. The present invention also eliminates issue pertaining to rainwater leakage. Further, the present invention improves the security of the windshield (201) by providing a theft proof configuration. In a preferred embodiment, sealant such as but not limited to Loctite sealant is used for mounting the windshield (201) on to the frame unit (202).
[0038] In one embodiment, the invention may also be used in vehicle (100) where the driver is required to sit near the centre, as the curved profile allows him to increase his field of vision. In vehicles like three-wheeled passenger vehicles and three-wheeled cargo vehicles, only one wheel is disposed in the front of the vehicle (100). The front wheel along with the steering column supporting the front wheel is disposed in the middle in order to achieve centre of gravity. Therefore, it becomes necessary to position the seat of driver in the centre of the driver cabin, enabling the driver to easily access the steering wheel or handle bar disposed on the steering column. However, doing so would make the side-view mirrors impractical. Also, a middle-positioned seat would move the driver further away from the centerline of a road. As a result, it would be more difficult to see around corners, such as intersections. In order to compensate the reduced visibility, in case of middle-positioned driver seat, the windshield (201) according to the present disclosure offer uninhibited visibility not only towards front sides but also towards the lateral sides of the vehicle (100), thereby enhancing the field of vision of the driver.
[0039] In order to enable secured mounting of the windshield (201) on to the frame unit (202), the dimensions the frame unit (202) are also changed so as to accommodate the windshield (201) properly. The frame unit (202) is a part of a frame assembly of the vehicle (100). The frame unit (202) comprises a first pillar (202A), a second pillar (202B), an upper member (202U), and a lower member (202L). The first pillar (202A) is disposed towards a first side of the vehicle (100). A profile of the first pillar (202A) conforms with a profile of a first side of the windshield (201). The first pillar (202A) receives the first side of the windshield (201). The second pillar (202B) is disposed towards a second side of the vehicle (100). A profile of the second pillar (202B) conforms with a profile of a second side of the windshield (201). The second pillar (202B) receives the second side of the windshield (201). The upper member (202U) is disposed towards an upper side of the vehicle (100). A profile of the upper member (202U) conforms with a profile of an upper side of the windshield (201). The upper member (202U) receives the upper side of the windshield (201). The lower member (202L) is disposed towards a lower side of the vehicle (100). A profile of the lower member (202L) conforms with a profile of a lower side of the windshield (201). The lower member (202L) receives a lower side of the windshield (201). In a preferred embodiment, a rear-view mirror is placed on each of the first pillar (202A) and the second pillar (202B). In an open cabin configuration, the driver can directly look into these rear-view mirror. In closed cabin configuration, the driver can look into these rear-view mirror through the windows of the door assembly for the driver cabin.
[0040] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to an embodiment of a windshield (201), along with the accompanying drawings. However, the disclosed invention is not limited to the present embodiments. The embodiments shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 are taken together for discussion. Figure 2 illustrates a front view of the windshield assembly (200). Figure 3 illustrates a top view of the windshield (201) along the axis A-A (shown in Figure 2).
[0041] The windshield (201) comprises a linear portion (201L), a first curved portion (201F) and a second curved portion (201S). The linear portion (201L) is provided with a linear profile. The first curved portion (201F) extends from a first side of the linear portion (201L). The first curved portion (201F) is provided with a curved profile. The second curved portion (201S) extends from a second side of the linear portion (201L). The second curved portion (201S) is provided with a curved profile. The windshield (201) is attached to a frame unit (202) by using a sealant.
[0042] In the windshield (201), a length ‘A’ of an upper side of the windshield (201) is equal to a sum of an upper length ‘LA’ of the linear portion (201L), an upper length ‘FA’ of the first curved portion (201F), and an upper length ‘SA’ of the second curved portion (201S). The upper length ‘FA’ of the first curved portion (201F) is in a range of 50-57% of the upper length ‘LA’. The upper length ‘SA’ of the second curved portion (201S) is in a range of 50-57% of the upper length ‘LA’. In a preferred embodiment, the upper length ‘LA’ of the linear portion (201L) is in a range of 460 mm to 480 mm in case of a three wheeled vehicle. The upper length ‘FA’ of the first curved portion (201F) is in a range of 240 mm to 260 mm in the case of a three wheeled vehicle. The upper length ‘SA’ of the second curved portion (201S) is in a range of 240 mm to 260 mm in the case of a three wheeled vehicle.
[0043] A length ‘B’ of a lower side of the windshield (201) is equal to a sum of a lower length ‘LB’ of the linear portion (201L), a lower length ‘FB’ of the first curved portion (201F), and a lower length ‘SB’ of the second curved portion (201S). The lower length ‘FB’ of the first curved portion (201F) is in a range of 58-63% of the lower length ‘LB’. The lower length ‘SB’ of the second curved portion (201S) is in a range of 58-63% of the lower length ‘LB’. In a preferred embodiment, the lower length ‘LB’ of the linear portion (201L) is in a range of 460 mm to 480 mm in the case of a three wheeled vehicle. The lower length ‘FB’ of the first curved portion (201F) is in a range of 280 mm to 290 mm in the case of a three wheeled vehicle. The lower length ‘SB’ of the second curved portion (201S) is in a range of 280 mm to 290 mm in the case of a three wheeled vehicle.
[0044] A radius ‘RF’ of the first curved portion (201F) and a radius ‘RS’ of the second curved portion (201S) are in a range of 52-67% of the upper length ‘LA’ of the linear portion (201L). In a preferred embodiment, the radius ‘RF’ of the first curved portion (201F) and the radius ‘RS’ of the second curved portion (201S) is in a range of 250 mm to 310 mm in the case of a three wheeled vehicle.
[0045] In another embodiment, an angle ‘M’ between the linear portion (201L) and the first curved portion (201F) is in a range of 28 degrees to 38 degrees in the case of a three wheeled vehicle. An angle ‘N’ between the linear portion (201L) and the second curved portion (201S) is in a range of 28 degrees to 38 degrees in the case of a three wheeled vehicle. This configuration can provide optimum visibility to a driver in case of a three wheeled vehicle while suitably addressing the problems described earlier sections of the specification.
[0046] The above provided ranges are optimum as the provided dimension ensure the perfect fixture of the windshield (201) onto the frame unit (202). The disclosed dimensions of the windshield (201) ensure the best fit for the sealant despite the windshield (201) having a curved profile. Any deviation from these dimensions can result in a poor contact between the windshield (201) and the frame unit (202) during the mounting and can even block the field of vision of the driver.
[0047] The embodiments shown in Figure 4, Figure 5a, Figure 5b and Figure 5c are taken together for discussion. Figure 4 illustrates a sectional view of the windshield assembly (200) across an axis A-A shown in Figure 2. Figure 5a illustrates an expanded view of detail-A shown in Figure 3. Figure 5b illustrates an expanded view of detail-B shown in Figure 3. Figure 5c illustrates an expanded view of detail-C shown in Figure 1.
[0048] A horizontal distance ‘X’ between an end-point of the upper member (202U) and a mid-point of the lower member (202L) is in a range of 400 millimeters to 500 millimeters in the case of a three wheeled vehicle. The horizontal distance ‘X’ is the maximum distance the upper member (202U) and the lower member (202L). The end-point of the upper member (202U) is the corner most top point of the upper member (202U). The end-point of the upper member (202U) on a first side of the upper member (202U) is attached to the first pillar (202A). The end-point of the upper member (202U) on a second side of the upper member (202U) is attached to the second pillar (202B). The mid-point of the lower member (202L) is the front most point on the lower member (202L) such that mid-point of the lower member (202L) divides the lower member (202L) into two equal parts. A vertical distance ‘Y’ between the upper member (202U) and lower member (202L) is in a range of 475 millimeters to 575 millimeters in the case of a three wheeled vehicle. A slope angle ‘Z’ of the windshield (201) is in a range of 52 degree to 62 degree in the case of a three wheeled vehicle. The angle 'Z' is the slope of the windshield (201) with respect to the ground level.
[0049] The frame unit (202) is provided with a flange portion (203) along an inner edge of the first pillar (202A), an inner edge of the second pillar (202B), an inner edge of the upper member (202U) and an inner edge of the lower member (202L). The windshield (201) overlaps with the flange portion (203) upon being attached to the frame unit (202).
[0050] The flange portion (203) is provided with a plurality of locators. The plurality of locators locates and holds the windshield (201) at a prescribed position. The locators are points on the flange portion (203) where, along with the sealant is applied to affix the windshield (201) onto the frame. The plurality of locators is exposed to the sealant for a predetermined time thereby firmly securing the windshield (201) on the frame unit (202).
[0051] The windshield (201) overlaps with the flange portion (203) upon being mounted on to the frame unit (202). A percentage of an overlap between the flange portion (203) and the windshield (201) is in a range of 2.7-4.2%. In a preferred embodiment, the overlap between the flange portion (203) and the windshield (201) is in a range of 18mm-24mm.
[0052] A damp rubber (205) is disposed between the flange portion (203) and the windshield (201) along the inner edge of the first pillar (202A), the inner edge of the second pillar (202B), the inner edge of the upper member (202U) and the inner edge of the lower member (202L). In a preferred embodiment, a width of the damp rubber (205) is in a range of 4-6 mm and a height of the damp rubber (205) is in a range of 4-6 mm in the case of a three wheeled vehicle. The damp rubber (205) acts as a shock absorber by reducing the transmission of shock, vibration or impact from the flange portion (203) to the windshield (201).
[0053] A clearance ‘C’ is provided between the flange portion (203) and the windshield (201). The clearance ‘C’ is in a range of 3 millimeters to 6 millimeters in the case of a three wheeled vehicle. The clearance ‘C’ also prevents direct contact between the flange portion (203) and the windshield (201) thereby reducing the transmission of shock, vibration or impact from the flange portion (203) to the windshield (201).
[0054] Figure 6 illustrates a front view of the windshield assembly (200) from a front side of the vehicle (100). A nozzle and one or more wiper (206) is disposed in a proximity to the windshield (201), the nozzle being configured to sprinkle water on an exterior surface of the windshield (201), the one or more wiper (206) being configured to wipe the rain water and water sprinkled on the windshield (201) by the nozzle. This configuration helps to remove dirt, dust and rainwater from the windscreen (201). In a preferred embodiment, the wiper (206) is mounted in a center of the windscreen (201).
[0055] Figure 7 illustrates a side perspective view of a vehicle (100) from a front side of the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) is a three-wheeled vehicle, with a driver seat disposed in the middle of the driver compartment. However, the present invention is not limited to three-wheeled vehicles only, as the present invention can be worked with any vehicle (100) in which a driver seat disposed in the middle of the driver compartment. A front wheel is disposed in the middle of the first side of the vehicle (100). The front wheel is supported by a steering column. The steering column connects the front wheel to a steering control (not shown). The steering control includes but not limited to a steering wheel and a handle. The steering column and the steering control are disposed in the middle of the middle of the driver compartment. The one or more wiper (206) is disposed in a center of the lower member (202L).
[0056] In the present subject matter there are several advantages, in addition to those perceived by a skilled person from the paragraphs above. The windshield (201) of the present subject matter with its unique features such as but not limited to the curved profile, enables uninhibited visibility, enhances field of vision of the driver. In spite of the curved profile, the present subject matter avoids making the windshield (201) to act as a lens. The novel and inventive curvature of the windshield (201) prevents reflection of light rays on its surface. Therefore, the driver riding the vehicle (100) is not disturbed due to the reflections on the surface of the windshield (201). The novel and inventive windshield (201), in one aspect of the invention, is suitable to be directly affixed on to the frame unit (202) of the vehicle (100) by using sealants and without rubber beadings. The requirement of any specialized tools used for elongating the beading section is done away with thereby reducing the cost incurred during the assembly process. Further, the present invention successfully reduces assembly time and requires less physical effort during assembly. The present invention also eliminates issue pertaining to rainwater leakage. Further, the present invention improves the security of the windshield (201) by providing a theft proof configuration.
[0057] The present disclosed invention relates to a windshield assembly (200) for a vehicle (100) and a windshield (201) thereof. Embodiments illustrated in the present invention relates to a three-wheeled vehicle. However, the present invention can also be worked with the vehicles having multi-axle configuration, in which the seating of the driver is disposed in the centre of the driver compartment. Further, the disclosed invention is not limited to the aforementioned embodiments. For example, as used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “they” can include plural referents unless the content clearly indicates otherwise. Further, when introducing elements/components/etc. of the assembly/system described and/or illustrated herein, the articles “a”, “an”, “the”, and “said” are intended to mean that there is one or more of the element(s)/component(s)/etc. The terms “comprising”, “including”, and “having” are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional element(s)/component(s)/etc. other than the listed element(s)/component(s)/etc.
[0058] This written description uses examples to provide details on the disclosure, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the disclosure, including making and using any devices or systems. The scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.
[0059] It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein. Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in the light of above disclosure.

List of Reference Numerals
100
200
201
201L
201F
201S
202
202A
202B
202U
202L
203
205
206
A
B
C
LA
FA
SA
LB
FB
SB
RF
RS
X
Y
Z

Vehicle
Windshield Assembly
Windshield
Linear Portion
First Curved Portion
Second Curved Portion
Frame Unit
First Pillar
Second Pillar
Upper Member
Lower Member
Flange Portion
Damp Rubber
One or More Wiper
Length of an upper side of the windshield
Length of a lower side of the windshield
Clearance
Upper length of the linear portion
Upper length of the first curved portion
Upper length of the second curved portion
Lower length of the linear portion
Lower length of the first curved portion
Lower length of the second curved portion
Radius of the first curved portion
Radius of the second curved portion
Horizontal distance
Vertical distance
Slope angle of the windshield
, Claims:We Claim:
1. A windshield assembly (200) for a vehicle (100), the windshield assembly (200) comprising:
a windshield (201), the windshield (201) comprising:
a linear portion (201L), the linear portion (201L) being provided with a linear profile;
a first curved portion (201F), the first curved portion (201F) being extended from a first side of the linear portion (201L), the first curved portion (201F) being provided with a curved profile; and
a second curved portion (201S), the second curved portion (201S) being extended from a second side of the linear portion (201L), the second curved portion (201S) being provided with a curved profile; and
a frame unit (202), the frame unit (202) being configured to receive and support the windshield (201),
the windshield (201) being attached to the frame unit (202) by using a sealant.
2. The windshield assembly (200) for the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame unit (202) is a part of a frame assembly of the vehicle (100) and the frame unit (202) comprising:
a first pillar (202A), the first pillar (202A) being disposed towards a first side of the vehicle (100), a profile of the first pillar (202A) conforming with a profile of a first side of the windshield (201), the first pillar (202A) being configured to receive the first side of the windshield (201);
a second pillar (202B), the second pillar (202B) being disposed towards a second side of the vehicle (100), a profile of the second pillar (202B) conforming with a profile of a second side of the windshield (201), the second pillar (202B) being configured to receive the second side of the windshield (201);
an upper member (202U), the upper member (202U) being disposed towards an upper side of the vehicle (100), a profile of the upper member (202U) conforming with a profile of an upper side of the windshield (201), the upper member (202U) being configured to receive the upper side of the windshield (201); and
a lower member (202L), the lower member (202L) being disposed towards a lower side of the vehicle (100), a profile of the lower member (202L) conforming with a profile of a lower side of the windshield (201), the lower member (202L) being configured to receive a lower side of the windshield (201).
3. The windshield assembly (200) for the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein a horizontal distance ‘X’ between an end-point of the upper member (202U) and a mid-point of the lower member (202L) is in a range of 400 millimeters to 500 millimeters.
4. The windshield assembly (200) for the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein a vertical distance ‘Y’ between the upper member (202U) and lower member (202L) is in a range of 475 millimeters to 575 millimeters.
5. The windshield assembly (200) for the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the frame unit (202) being provided with a flange portion (203) along an inner edge of the first pillar (202A), an inner edge of the second pillar (202B), an inner edge of the upper member (202U) and an inner edge of the lower member (202L); the windshield (201) being configured to overlap the flange portion (203) upon being attached to the frame unit (202).
6. The windshield assembly (200) for the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the flange portion (203) being provided with a plurality of locators, the plurality of locators being configured to locate and hold the windshield (201) at a prescribed position, the plurality of locators being exposed to the sealant for a predetermined time thereby firmly securing the windshield (201) on the frame unit (202).
7. The windshield assembly (200) for the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein a percentage of an overlap between the flange portion (203) and the windshield (201) is in a range of 2.7-4.2%.
8. The windshield assembly (200) for the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein a slope angle ‘Z’ of the windshield (201) with respect to a ground level is in a range of 52 degree to 62 degree.
9. The windshield assembly (200) for the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein an angle ‘M’ between the linear portion (201L) and the first curved portion (201F) is in a range of 28 degree to 38 degree; and an angle ‘N’ between the linear portion (201L) and the second curved portion (201S) is in a range of 28 degree to 38 degree.
10. The windshield assembly (200) for the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein a damp rubber (205) being disposed between the flange portion (203) and the windshield (201) along the inner edge of the first pillar (202A), the inner edge of the second pillar (202B), the inner edge of the upper member (202U) and the inner edge of the lower member (202L).
11. The windshield assembly (200) for the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein a clearance ‘C’ being provided between the flange portion (203) and the windshield (201), the clearance ‘C’ is a range of 3 millimeters to 6 millimeters.
12. The windshield assembly (200) for the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a nozzle and one or more wiper (206) being disposed in a proximity to the windshield (201), the nozzle being configured to sprinkle water on an exterior surface of the windshield (201), the one or more wiper (206) being configured to wipe the rain water and water sprinkled on the windshield (201) by the nozzle.
13. A windshield (201) for a vehicle (100), the windshield (201) comprising:
a linear portion (201L), the linear portion (201L) being provided with a linear profile;
a first curved portion (201F), the first curved portion (201F) being extended from a first side of the linear portion (201L), the first curved portion (201F) being provided with a curved profile; and
a second curved portion (201S), the second curved portion (201S) being extended from a second side of the linear portion (201L), the second curved portion (201S) being provided with a curved profile.
the windshield (201) being configured to be attached to a frame unit (202) by using a sealant.
14. The windshield (201) for the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 13, wherein
a length ‘A’ of an upper side of the windshield (201) is equal to a sum of an upper length ‘LA’ of the linear portion (201L), an upper length ‘FA’ of the first curved portion (201F), and an upper length ‘SA’ of the second curved portion (201S); and
the upper length ‘FA’ of the first curved portion (201F) is in a range of 50-57% of the upper length ‘LA’, and the upper length ‘SA’ of the second curved portion (201S) is in a range of 50-57% of the upper length ‘LA’.
15. The windshield (201) for the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 13, wherein
a length ‘B’ of a lower side of the windshield (201) is equal to a sum of a lower length ‘LB’ of the linear portion (201L), a lower length ‘FB’ of the first curved portion (201F), and a lower length ‘SB’ of the second curved portion (201S); and
the lower length ‘FB’ of the first curved portion (201F) is in a range of 58-63% of the lower length ‘LB’, and the lower length ‘SB’ of the second curved portion (201S) is in a range of 58-63% of the lower length ‘LB’.
16. The windshield (201) for the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 14, wherein a radius ‘RF’ of the first curved portion (201F) and a radius ‘RS’ of the second curved portion (201S) is in a range of 52-67% of the upper length ‘LA’ of the linear portion (201L).

Dated this 18th day of December, 2023

(Digitally Signed)
Sudarshan Singh Shekhawat
IN/PA-1611
Agent for the Applicant