DESC:FILED OF THE DISCLOSURE

[001] The present disclosure relates to the field of automobile horns. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a horn device for a vehicle that functions as an electronic horn and a mechanical horn.

BACKGROUND

[002] Generally, vehicles such as two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers are equipped with an electronic horn adapted to generate an acoustic signal for traffic ahead or around the vehicle. Existing electronic horn includes one or more electronic components such as a printed circuit board (PCB) and an electrical contact member adapted to form an electronic circuit to facilitate the operation of the electronic horn.
[003] Electronic horns rely heavily on various intricate components such as circuits, and speakers to function properly. When any of these components malfunction or fail entirely, the horn may stop working, leading to a significant reduction in its performance or a complete failure of the device.
[004] The complexity of the electronic components makes the system less reliable over time compared to traditional mechanical horns, which typically have fewer components prone to failure. Environmental factors like moisture, temperature changes, or vibrations may also contribute to the malfunction of these delicate systems. Moreover, the sound volume produced by an electronic horn can be inconsistent, either becoming too weak or failing altogether, further diminishing its effectiveness in signalling or alerting others. This inconsistency is especially problematic in scenarios where loud, clear sound is necessary for safety.
[005] One major issue with current designs is that they lack any provision for users to operate the horn manually in the event of such a malfunction. This absence of a backup mechanism can be particularly problematic in situations where the horn is crucial for safety, such as in vehicles where it serves as an alert system to warn other drivers. If the horn fails and the user cannot activate it, this can create hazardous conditions, especially in emergencies.
[006] Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned problems, it is desirable to provide a horn device that eliminates one or more of the above-mentioned problems associated with the existing art.
[007] The drawbacks/difficulties/disadvantages/limitations of the conventional techniques explained in the background section are just for exemplary purposes and the disclosure would never limit its scope only such limitations. A person skilled in the art would understand that this disclosure and below mentioned description may also solve other problems or overcome the other drawbacks/disadvantages of the conventional arts which are not explicitly captured above.

SUMMARY

[008] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the disclosure. This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the disclosure nor is it intended to determine the scope of the disclosure.
[009] The present disclosure relates to a horn device for a vehicle. The horn device includes a horn assembly configured to generate an acoustic signal. The horn device further includes an electronic assembly adapted to electronically actuate the horn assembly therein and a contact breaker assembly adapted to mechanically actuate the horn assembly. The horn device further includes a connector assembly coupled to the electronic assembly and the contact breaker assembly. The horn device further includes an adjusting screw coupled with the contact breaker assembly. The connector assembly is configured to connect one of the electronic assembly and the contact breaker assembly to actuate the horn device for generating acoustic signals.
[010] The present disclosure enables a user to use the horn device by employing the contact breaker assembly in case of failure of the electronic assembly. This improves the overall performance and functional life of the horn device even after the failure of the electronic assembly, which further improves the safety of the vehicle and the user’s experience.
[011] To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting its scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[012] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present disclosure will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:
[013] Figure 1 illustrates an exploded view of a horn device for a vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[014] Figures 2(A) and 2(B) illustrate front and top views of a housing of the horn device for the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[015] Figure 3 illustrates a circuit diagram of the horn device for the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[016] Figure 4 illustrates a contact breaker assembly of the horn device for the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[017] Figure 5 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of the horn device for the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[018] Figure 6 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of the horn device for the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[019] Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[020] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.
[021] For example, the term “some” as used herein may be understood as “none” or “one” or “more than one” or “all.” Therefore, the terms “none,” “one,” “more than one,” “more than one, but not all” or “all” would fall under the definition of “some.” It should be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that the terminology and structure employed herein is for describing, teaching, and illuminating some embodiments and their specific features and elements and therefore, should not be construed to limit, restrict or reduce the spirit and scope of the present disclosure in any way.
[022] For example, any terms used herein such as, “includes,” “comprises,” “has,” “consists,” and similar grammatical variants do not specify an exact limitation or restriction and certainly do not exclude the possible addition of one or more features or elements unless otherwise stated. Further, such terms must not be taken to exclude the possible removal of one or more of the listed features and elements, unless otherwise stated, for example, by using the limiting language including, but not limited to, “must comprise” or “needs to include.”
[023] 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 does 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.”
[024] Unless otherwise defined, all terms, and especially any technical and/or scientific terms, used herein may be taken to have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person ordinarily skilled in the art.
[025] 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 fulfill the requirements of uniqueness, utility, and non-obviousness.
[026] 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.
[027] The present disclosure relates to a horn device., that can offer several advantages over electronic horns, particularly in terms of durability and reliability. With fewer sensitive electronic components, the horn device is better equipped to withstand harsh environments, including exposure to dust, moisture, temperature fluctuations, and vibrations. Such properties make the horn device ideal for applications where toughness is critical, such as in vehicles off road applications and industrial settings.
[028] The electronic horns as known in existing art offer several advantages over electromechanical horns, particularly in terms of smooth functioning, less warranty, longer life, etc. With electronic components, the electronic horns are better equipped to maintain a precise frequency via PCB based design gives advantages such as very low frequency drift, ease of scalability, programmable over temperature and over current protection, and over-voltage protection. However, there is a possibility of service in field, in case of sound de-gradation or electronic component failure.
[029] 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.
[030] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[031] In an aspect of the present disclosure, a horn device 100 is provided to meet a plurality of requirements over the existing art. For example, the horn device 100 of the present invention can continue to function using a contact breaker assembly even after failure of electronic assembly and provides provision of serviceability by adjusting fastening means in case of sound degradation. Further, since the horn device 100 is fault-tolerant, durable, and effective, and therefore, lesser maintenance is required. Such features improve the safety of the vehicle which may further improve the user’s experience. Thus, through the present disclosure, the overall performance and functional life of a horn device 100 may be improved.
[032] In the present disclosure, to address the issue of failure of the electronic assembly, the horn coil is connected to the printed circuit board (PCB) assembly and a contact breaker (CB) assembly through a connector assembly. The horn assembly that is connected to both the PCB assembly and CB assembly, ensuring that only one assembly, either the PCB assembly or CB assembly, is operational at a time. Therefore, a precaution is provided to minimize any impact on one assembly when it is not in operation. For example, if the PCB assembly fails, the electronic assembly operates like an open circuit for the horn coil. Additionally, packaging of both assemblies in a single horn requires attention to detail, ensuring the air gap should be adjusted to a suitable range for both PCB and CB assembly. Finally, a separation between a pair of contacts in the CB assembly should be provided in order to ensure horn functionality through PCB, and the pair of contacts should be in touch with each other in order to ensure horn functionality through CB assembly.
[033] Figure 1 illustrates an exploded view of a horn device 100 for a vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 illustrates front and top views of a housing 102 of the horn device 100 for the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 illustrates a circuit diagram of the horn device 100 for the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 illustrates a contact breaker assembly 106 of the horn device 100 for the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 and Figure 6 illustrate an exemplary block diagram of the electro-mechanical horn device 100 for the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[034] Referring to the Figures from Figure 1 to Figure 6, the horn device 100 may be installed in the vehicles such as two-wheelers, three-wheelers, or four-wheelers, to generate an acoustic signal for traffic ahead or around the vehicle. In an embodiment, the horn device 100 may include the housing 102, an electronic assembly 104, the contact breaker assembly 106 (as sown in Figure 4), a trumpet 108, a platine 110, a diaphragm 112, a diaphragm washer 114, a cap spring 118, a gasket 116, a mobile nucleus 120, a fixed nucleus 124, a bobbin assembly 122, an adjusting screw assembly, a horn coil 126, a spool 128, a connector assembly 130 (as sown in Figure 3), a filter 132 to restrict the entry of water and dust, a bracket 134, and a nut 136. The electro-mechanical horn device 100 may include a horn assembly 109 configured to generate the acoustic signal. The contact breaker assembly 106 may be adapted to mechanically actuate the horn assembly 109. The horn device 100 may be adapted to activate the electronic assembly 104 or the contact breaker assembly 106, such that the horn device 100 still works even if the electronic assembly 104 malfunctions or stops the functionality.
[035] In an embodiment, the electronic assembly 104 may electronically actuate the horn assembly 109.
[036] In an implementation, the cap spring 118 may be a mechanical spring employed for providing tension or compression to an adjacent device for securing or releasing a part. The cap spring 118 may be made of stainless steel which may be used at the head of the mobile nucleus 120.
[037] In an implementation, the platine 110 may be used to control the airflow through the trumpet 108, and for holding the diaphragm 112 in a specified place. The platine 110 may further provide better directivity due to the controlled airflow. The sound pressure level may also depend on the airflow through the platine 100 and the trumpet 108.
[038] In an embodiment, the horn assembly 109 may include the horn coil 126 mounted on the spool 128. The horn coil 126 may produce an electromagnetic field around thereof. Further, the horn assembly 109 may include the fixed nucleus 124 that may focus and strengthen the magnetic field around the horn coil 126. Furthermore, the horn assembly 109 may further include the mobile nucleus 120 coupled with a diaphragm 112, and the platine 110 may be coupled with the trumpet 108. The diaphragm may be coupled to the mobile nucleus 120 which may produce mechanical vibrations proportional to the magnetic field produced around the horn coil 126, thus generating sound that is amplified by the platine 110 and trumpet 108.
[039] The bracket 134 may be coupled with the housing 102 via the fixed nucleus 124 and the nut 136. The bracket 134 may be adapted to mount the horn device 100 on a wall of the vehicle. Herein, the bracket 134 defines an opening adapted to receive the fixed nucleus 124. The nut 136 may be tightened over a threaded portion of the fixed nucleus 124 to secure the bracket 134 with the housing 102.
[040] The housing 102 may define a hollow portion adapted to accommodate the one or more components such as the electronic assembly 104, the contact breaker assembly 106, the spool 128, and the connector assembly 130. The connector assembly 130 is coupled to the electronic assembly 104 and the contact breaker assembly 106. Herein, the horn coil 126 has a plurality of wires and is adapted to rest around the spool 128. The plurality of wires may be adapted to facilitate the production of a magnetic field once the electric current is passed through the wires. Further, the mobile nucleus 120 may be adapted to be positioned above the bobbin assembly 122. The diaphragm 112 may be adapted to be coupled with the mobile nucleus 120 via the cap spring 118. The diaphragm 112 may be coupled with the platine 110 via the diaphragm washer 114 adapted to facilitate the restoration of the diaphragm 112 with the platine 110. Further, the platine 110 may be coupled with the trumpet 108. Herein, the trumpet 108 and the platine 110 are adapted to facilitate the amplification of the sound produced by the diaphragm 112. The gasket 116 may be disposed around a periphery of the housing 102, between the housing 102 and the diaphragm 112 to prevent the entry of the foreign particles into the housing 102.
[041] In an embodiment, the foreign particles may be dust and water.
[042] In another embodiment, the gasket 116 may be formed of a polymeric material. The connector assembly 130 may include a plurality of rivets R1, R2, and R3 disposed in a parallel orientation relative to each other. The plurality of rivets (R1, R2, and R3) may be further adapted to connect a battery 156 with the horn coil 126 through one of the electronic assembly 104 and the contact breaker assembly 106. The connector assembly 130 may be electrically connected with one of the electronic assembly 104 and the contact breaker assembly 106. Thus, an electrical circuit may be formed with the connector assembly 130, the electronic assembly 104, and the contact breaker assembly 106.
[043] In an embodiment, the rivets R1 and R3 of the connector assembly 130 may be adapted to receive the contact breaker assembly 106 and the rivets R1 and R2 of the connector assembly 130 may be adapted to receive the electronic assembly 104.
[044] The contact breaker assembly 106 may include a supporting member 140 and a resilient member 142 positioned below the supporting member 140. Herein, an insulation tab 154 may be disposed between the resilient member 142 and the supporting member 140. The supporting member 140 may include a pair of first openings adapted to be mounted on the rivet R3 of the connector assembly 130. The resilient member 142 may be disposed between the supporting member 140 and the surface of the connector assembly 130. A first wire of the plurality of wires of the horn coil 126 is adapted to connect rivet R2 of the connector assembly 130. A second wire of plurality of wires of the horn coil 126 is adapted to connect to the resilient member 142.
[045] Referring to Figure 3, the battery 156 may be connected to the electronic assembly 104, contact breaker assembly 106 and the connector assembly 130 comprising a plurality of rivets R1, R2, and R3. The electronic assembly 104 may be connected to rivet R1 of the connector assembly 130. The rivet R1 of the connector assembly 130 may be connected to the resilient member 142 of the contact breaker assembly 106. The rivet R3 is connected to the supporting member 140 at one end and the battery at the opposite end. The rivet R2 is connected to the horn coil 126 at one end and the battery 156 at the opposite end.
[046] In an implementation, the first rivet (R1) and the second rivet (R2) may be adapted to connect the battery 156 with the horn coil 126 through electronic assembly 104. Further, the first rivet (R1) and the third rivet (R3) may be adapted to connect the battery 156 with the horn coil 126 through the contact breaker assembly 106.
[047] Referring to Figure 4, the contact breaker assembly 106 is shown. The contact breaker assembly 106 includes a pair of contacts 150, and 152 adapted to move in an attached configuration and a separate configuration. In an attached configuration the pair of contacts 150, and 152 abut one other and facilitate the passage of current supply from the battery. The pair of contacts 150 and 152 are interchangeably referred to herein and after as “a first contact 150” and “a second contact 152”.
[048] In the separate configuration, the pair of contacts 150, and 152 are separated from one other and a gap exists between the pair of contacts, that is the first contact 150, and the second contact 152, thereby restricting any flow of current through the contact breaker assembly 106. The supporting member 140 of the contact breaker assembly 106 includes the first contact 150. The supporting member 140 may be adapted to move in response to a user input, and the resilient member 142 of the contact breaker assembly 106 disposed spaced apart from the supporting member 140. The supporting member 140 may include the second contact 152 adapted to engage and disengage with the first contact 150 of the supporting member 140. The supporting member 140 and the resilient member 142 are adapted to converge and separate resulting in attachment and separation of the pair of contacts 150, and 152.
[049] Additionally, the contact breaker assembly 106 includes the adjusting screw assembly coupled with the supporting member 140 to facilitate the engagement and the disengagement of the pair of contacts 150, 152 in response to the rotational movements in the screw assembly. The adjusting screw assembly may be adapted to move the pair of contacts 150, and 152 together to make contact with each other when rotated in a second direction and to move the pair of contacts 150 and 152 apart to deactivate the circuit when rotated in a first direction. The adjusting screw assembly includes an adjusting screw 144 and a bush 146. The adjusting screw 144 through the bush 146 may be connected to the supporting member 140 of the contact breaker assembly 106. The actuation of the adjusting screw 144 may be done manually to facilitate the actuation and deactivation of the contact breaker assembly 106.
[050] In an embodiment, the adjusting screw 144 may be attached to the supporting member 140 through the housing by means of the bush 146. The adjusting screw may be further configured such that rotation in a first direction results in an increase in the gap between the supporting member 140 and the resilient member 142, thus enabling the electronic assembly 104 to actuate the horn assembly 109. Similarly, the adjusting screw may be further configured such that rotation in the second direction results in a decrease in the gap between the supporting member 140 and the resilient member 142, and therefore the pair of contacts 150, and 152, enabling the contact breaker assembly 106 to actuate the horn assembly 109.
[051] In the embodiment, the pair of contacts 150, and 152 may be movably disposed between the supporting member 140 and the resilient member 142. The pair of contacts 150, and 152 may be adapted to move in the attached configuration and the separate configuration to control the operation of the contact breaker assembly 106. In the attached configuration, the first contact 150 may be adapted to abut the second contact 152 to facilitate the flow of current through the contact breaker assembly 106. In the separate configuration, the first contact 150 and the second contact 152 may be adapted to move away from each other and restrict the flow of current through the contact breaker assembly 106.
[052] In an embodiment, the housing 102 may include a hole 148 to facilitate the installation of the adjusting screw assembly. The bush 146 may be used to attach the adjusting screw 144 to the supporting member 140 through the housing 102. In an embodiment, the housing may include the hole 148 which may be adapted to facilitate the installation of the adjusting screw 144 to the supporting member 140 of the contact breaker assembly 106 via the bush 146.
[053] The electronic assembly 104 may include the PCB 138 adapted to electronically actuate the horn device 100, and the contact breaker assembly 106 may be adapted to mechanically actuate the horn device 100. In the embodiment, either the contact breaker assembly 106 or the electronic assembly 104 is adapted to facilitate the actuation of the horn assembly 109 at a given instant.
[054] The actuation of the electronic assembly 104 and the contact breaker assembly 106 to actuate the horn device 100 is facilitated by adjusting the adjusting screw. By adjusting the screw, the gap between the supporting member 140 and the resilient member 142 may be increased or decreased according to the direction of rotation of adjusting screw 144. Here, the electronic assembly 104 may be activated to electronically actuate the horn device 100 when the adjusting screw is rotated in a first direction. This provides a current flow path for the electronic assembly through the respective rivets in the connector assembly 130. Further, the gap between the supporting member 140 and the resilient member 142 may be decreased while the adjusting screw 144 may be rotated in a second direction. Thus, the pair of contact 150 and 152 in the contact breaker assembly 106 provides a low resistance path for the electric current to pass from the battery 156 to the horn coil 126.
[055] In an embodiment, the adjusting screw 144 may be tightened, and the electronic assembly 104 is activated to electronically actuate the horn device 100 to generate an acoustic signal for traffic ahead or around the vehicle. If the electronic assembly 104 malfunctions due to the failure of the PCB 138, the adjusting screw assembly may be adapted to be loosened to decrease the gap between the supporting member 140 and the resilient member 142. Due to the decreased gap, the contact breaker assembly 106 may be activated to mechanically actuate horn device 100 to generate the acoustic signal.
[056] Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the horn device 100 may be capable of producing sound electronically in response to the user button 157. The horn device 100 is configured to operate mechanically to generate the acoustic signal of the desired sound pressure level (SPL) if the electronic assembly 104 fails or malfunctions. In an embodiment, the battery 156 may be replaced by an external power source 156. In a non-limiting example, the horn device 100 may support an input voltage range of +9 volts to +16 volts from the external power source 156. The power supply from the external power source 156 may be supplied to the horn via either the PCB 138 or the contact breaker assembly 106 through different electrical paths 504a and 504b. However, only one of the electrical paths 504a or 504b may be active at a time during the horn blowing.
[057] In an embodiment, the selection between the PCB 138 and the contact breaker assembly 106 may be made by the contact breaker assembly 106. Under normal conditions, the pair of contacts 150, and 152 therein may be configured with a gap therebetween. Hence the current from the battery 156 may flow through the PCB 138, the rivet R1, one of the pair of contact 152, the horn coil 126, and the rivet R2. Therefore, under the normal conditions, the horn may operate as an electronic horn. Upon fault conditions, the screw 144 may be adjusted to make electrical connection between the pair of contacts 150, and 152 in the contact breaker assembly 106, which may establish a current flow path therethrough and supplies electricity for the horn coil 126. Thus, the horn may be actuated by the user button 157 even when the PCB 138 fails to operate. The pair of contacts 150, and 152 may provide a low resistance path for the current flow from the battery 156 to the horn device through the pair of contacts 150 and 152 in the contact breaker assembly 106, the rivet R3 and the R2 as shown in dotted line in Figure 2.
[058] In an embodiment, the electronic assembly (104) comprises the PCB 138 connected with the connector assembly 130 and adapted to actuate the horn assembly 109 in response to the user’s input through the user button 157.
[059] In an embodiment, the electronic assembly 104 is detachably connected to the connector assembly 130. The detachable connection is made in the form of wire connections between electronic assembly 104 and the connector assembly 130 or in the form of snap-fit arrangement between electronic assembly 104 and the connector assembly 130. Such detachable connection may enable the user to selectively activate the horn functionality by either electronic assembly 104 or by contact breaker assembly 106.

[060] The implementation of the adjusting screw 144 thus keeps the horn assembly 109 ready to blow, even if the electronic assembly 104 malfunctions or fails.
[061] The present disclosure may provide various advantages. For example, the horn device 100 may provide a provision that the user can actuate the horn assembly 109 to produce an acoustic signal through the contact breaker assembly 106 even in case of failure of the electronic assembly 104. Such provisioning can be accomplished using the adjusting screw 144. Further, since the horn device 100 is fault-tolerant, durable, and effective, and therefore, lesser maintenance. Such features improve the safety of the vehicle which may further improve the user’s experience. Thus, through the present disclosure, the overall performance and functional life of the horn device 100 may be improved.
[062] Additionally, the horn device (100) in accordance with the present invention is also opted for the applications to produce a louder, more robust sound, making it highly effective in situations that require high-volume signaling. The horn device (100) also tends to be simpler in design, with fewer components involved, which makes them cost-effective and easier to maintain or repair. Furthermore, the horn device (100) is less susceptible to issues related to power fluctuations and electromagnetic interference, which may affect the electromagnetic circuits normally. Their longevity and mechanical simplicity also contribute to a longer lifespan, making them a reliable and durable choice for many applications.
[063] While specific language has been used to describe the present disclosure, any limitations arising on account thereto, are not intended. As would be apparent to a person in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein. The drawings and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. ,CLAIMS:1. A horn device (100) for a vehicle, the horn device (100) comprising:
a horn assembly (109) configured to generate acoustic signal;
an electronic assembly (104) adapted to electronically actuate the horn assembly (109);
a contact breaker assembly (106) adapted to mechanically actuate the horn assembly (109);
a connector assembly (130) coupled to the electronic assembly (104) and the contact breaker assembly (106); and
an adjusting screw (144) coupled with the contact breaker assembly (106) and configured to actuate the horn assembly (109) for generating acoustic signals.

2. The horn device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic assembly (104) comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) (138) connected with the connector assembly (130) and adapted to actuate the horn assembly (109) in response to actuation of a user button (157).

3. The horn device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the contact breaker assembly (106) comprises:
a supporting member (140);
a resilient member (142) positioned below the supporting member (140);
an insulation tab (154) disposed between the supporting member (140) and the resilient member (142); and
a pair of contacts (150, 152) movably disposed between the supporting member (140) and the resilient member (142), wherein the pair of contacts (150,152) is adapted to be electrically engaged and disengaged to control an operation of the contact breaker assembly (106).

4. The horn device (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the pair of contacts (150, 152) comprises:
a first contact (150) attached to the support member (140), and
a second contact (152) attached to the resilient member (142),
wherein, the first and second contacts (150,152) are arranged to be moved in
an engaged configuration, wherein the first contact (150) is adapted to abut the second contact (152) to facilitate a flow of current through the contact breaker assembly (106), and
a disengaged configuration, wherein the first contact (150) and the second contact (152) are adapted to move away from each other and restrict the flow of current through the contact breaker assembly (106).

5. The horn device (100) as claimed in claims 1 or 3, wherein the adjusting screw (144) is attached to the supporting member (140) through the housing by means of a bush (146), wherein the adjusting screw is configured such that
rotation in a first direction results in an increase in the gap between the supporting member (140) and the resilient member (142), thereby increasing the distance between first contact (150) and the second contact (152, that enables the electronic assembly (104) to actuate the horn assembly (109), and
rotation in second direction results in decrease in the gap between the supporting member (140) and the resilient member (142), thereby establishing electrical contact between first contact (150) and the second contact (152), that enables the contact breaker assembly (106) to actuate the horn assembly (109).

6. The horn device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connector assembly (130) comprises a plurality of rivets (R1, R2, and R3) disposed in a parallel orientation relative to each other and adapted to selectively connect the battery (156) with a horn coil (126) through one of the electronic assembly (104) and the contact breaker assembly (106).

7. The horn device (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the plurality of rivets (R1, R2, and R3) comprises:
a first rivet (R1);
a second rivet (R2); and
a third rivet (R3),
wherein the first rivet (R1) and the second rivet (R2) are adapted to connect the battery (156) with the horn coil (126) through electronic assembly (104), and
wherein the first rivet (R2) and the third rivet (R3) are adapted to connect the battery (156) with the horn coil (126) through the contact breaker assembly (106).

8. The horn device (100) as claimed in claims 3, 6, or 7, wherein:
the resilient member (142) is adapted to connect with the first rivet (R1) of the connector assembly (130), and
the supporting member (140) is adapted to connect with the third rivet (R3) of the connector assembly (130).

9. The horn device (100) as claimed in claims 1 or 8, comprising a housing (102) adapted to accommodate the electronic assembly (104), contact breaker assembly (106), and the connector assembly (130), wherein the housing comprises a hole (148) adapted to facilitate installation of the adjusting screw (144) to the supporting member (140) of the contact breaker assembly (106) via the bush (146).

10. The horn device (100) as claimed in claim 7, comprising the horn coil (126) adapted to rest around a spool (128), wherein the horn coil (126) comprises:
a first wire adapted to connect with the second rivet (R2); and
a second wire adapted to connect with the resilient member (142) of the contact breaker assembly (106).

11. The horn device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the horn assembly (109) includes:
a horn coil (126) mounted on a spool (128), the horn coil (126) produces electromagnetic field around thereof;
a fixed nucleus (124) that focuses and strengthen the magnetic field around the horn coil (126);
a mobile nucleus (120) coupled with a diaphragm (112);
a platine (110) coupled with a trumpet (108);
wherein a diaphragm coupled to the mobile nucleus (120) produces mechanical vibrations proportional to the magnetic field produced around the horn coil (126), thus generates sound that is amplified by the platine (110) and the trumpet (108).

12. The horn device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic assembly (104) is detachably connected to the connector assembly (130).