FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT 1970
[39 OF 1970]
&
The Patents Rules, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10 and rule 13]
TITLE: “A FLY CATCHER DEVICE FOR A CABIN OF A VEHICLE”
NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT:
TATA MOTORS LIMITED, having address at Bombay House, 24 Homi Mody Street,
Hutatma Chowk, Mumbai 400 001 Maharashtra, India.
Nationality: INDIAN
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

TECHNICAL FIELD:
Present disclosure generally relates to a field of automobiles. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a fly catcher device for trapping and removing flies from a cabin of a vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF DISCLOSURE:
Automobiles such as cars are widely used by people for commuting. Apart from standard application of transportation, many vehicles come with sophisticated features such as an air conditioning unit, automated climate control features along with safety features which improves ride comfort of users while providing safety. In spite of having such features, common problems still persist while travelling in the vehicles. One such problem is ingress of flies such as house fly, mosquitoes, bees etc., into a cabin of the vehicle. Such intrusion may occur upon operating windows of the car while travelling or when doors of the vehicle are opened for user ingress/egress. This causes discomfort to a driver as well as the passengers inside the vehicle.
Conventionally, insect or fly trapping devices may include a chamber having an inlet and a fan disposed within the chamber. A light source may be provided on the chamber to attract the fly near the inlet and operation of the fan pulls the fly within the chamber. However, such devices may be bulky to accommodate within the vehicle which may also reduce interior aesthetics of the vehicle. Some devices may include an electrocuted mesh manually operated to kill the fly by electrocution. However, this generates lot of noise which is inconvenient and also carrying such devices by the user while travelling may not be possible. Therefore, a need exists for a device integrated within the cabin of the vehicle which is capable of catching flies entering the cabin.
The present disclosure is intended to overcome one or more above stated limitations.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE:
One or more shortcomings of conventional devices are overcome, and additional advantages are provided through a fly catcher device and its operation of the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the construction and arrangement of the

components of the fly catcher device. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.
In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a fly catcher device for a cabin of a vehicle is disclosed. The device comprises a housing defined on a dashboard of the vehicle. A suction unit is received within the housing to generate a suction force. A control unit is communicatively coupled to the suction unit. The control unit is configured to receive a first signal from a switch positioned within the cabin of the vehicle. The control unit actuates the suction unit based on the first signal to generate low air pressure within a predefined area of the cabin, to cause suction of the fly into the housing.
In an embodiment, the fly catcher device comprises an actuator connected to the suction unit and the control unit, wherein the actuator is configured to selectively actuate the suction unit.
In an embodiment, the fly catcher device comprises a sliding shutter mounted to cover the housing, wherein the sliding shutter is operated to allow suction of air within the cabin to create low air pressure.
In an embodiment, the fly catcher device comprises a sliding mechanism connected to the sliding shutter upon operation of the suction unit.
In an embodiment, the sliding mechanism comprises a pair of rails mounted above the housing. A plurality of rollers are disposed between the pair of rails and a bottom portion of the sliding shutter. The plurality of rollers are connected to the actuator. The plurality of rollers are actuated by the actuator to displace the sliding shutter on the pair of rails upon operation of the suction unit.
In an embodiment, the actuator is a motor.
In an embodiment, the suction unit is at least one of a suction fan, a vane fan, or a blade fan.
In an embodiment, the housing is defined with an outlet to allow recirculation of the air within the cabin and the housing during suction.

Present disclosure also discloses a vehicle comprising a dashboard disposed within a cabin of the vehicle. A fly catcher device is provided on the dashboard of the vehicle. The device comprises a housing defined on the dashboard of the vehicle. A suction unit is receivable within the housing, to generate a suction force. A control unit is communicatively coupled to the suction unit. The control unit is configured to receive a first signal from a switch positioned within the cabin of the vehicle. The control unit actuates the suction unit based on the first signal. The suction unit generates low air pressure within a predefined area of the cabin, such that the low air pressure sucks the fly into the housing to catch the fly.
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 described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS:
The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the appended description. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
Fig. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a portion of a cabin of a vehicle with a fly catcher device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 2a illustrates a sectional side view of the fly catcher device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 2b illustrates a sectional top view of the fly catcher device, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a suction unit and an actuator of the fly catcher device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 4a illustrates a perspective view of a sliding shutter of the fly catching device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 4b illustrates an exploded view of the sliding shutter of the fly catching device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 4c illustrates a perspective view of the sliding shutter depicting operational direction of the sliding shutter, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 5a illustrates a front view of the device with a sliding mechanism for operating the sliding shutter, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 5b illustrates a side view of the sliding mechanism for operating the sliding shutter, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figs. 5c and 5d illustrates a perspective view of components of the sliding mechanism of Fig. 5a for operating the sliding shutter, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 6 illustrates a perspective view of the sliding mechanism for operating the sliding shutter, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 7 illustrates a perspective view of the sliding shutter depicting an open and closed position of the sliding shutter, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 8 illustrates a schematic view depicting the connection of components of the fly catcher device with a control unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of

the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DEATAILED DESCRIPTION:
While the embodiments of the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure.
It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art would be motivated from the present disclosure and modify a device and a system of any insect trapping device for catching insects or flies to be used in a vehicle. However, such modification should be construed within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings show only those specific details that are pertinent to understand the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof used in the present disclosure, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a device, a method, or apparatus, which comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such device, apparatus, and the method. In other words, one or more elements in the device, apparatus and the method preceded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the device, apparatus, and the method.
In the following description of the embodiments of the disclosure, reference is made to the accompanying figures that form a part hereof, and in which are shown, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the present disclosure may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the present disclosure, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that, changes

may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The following description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense.
Embodiments of the present disclosure discloses a fly catcher device for a cabin of a vehicle. The fly catcher device comprises a housing defined on a dashboard of the vehicle. A suction unit is receivable within the housing to generate a suction force. A control unit is communicatively coupled to the suction unit. The control unit is configured to receive a first signal from a switch positioned within the cabin of the vehicle. The control unit actuates the suction unit based on the first signal to generate low air pressure within a predefined area of the cabin to cause suction of the fly into the housing. This configuration of the suction unit and its operation by the control unit catches the fly within the cabin of the vehicle. Advantageously, this improves the ride comfort of the vehicle.
Referring to Fig. 1 which illustrates a perspective views of a portion of a cabin (200) of the vehicle (300), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. A fly catcher device [hereinafter referred to as “the device (100)”] is disposed within a cabin of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the device (100) is disposed in a dashboard (104) of the vehicle (300). The device (102) comprises a housing (102) defined on the dashboard (104) configured within a cabin (200) of the vehicle (300). The housing (102) may be defined with an open end (102a) and closed end (102b) opposite to the open end (102a) (shown in Fig. 2a). The housing (102) may include a plurality of walls (103) connected to each other to resemble a rectangle, square or any polygonal shape. The housing (102) is defined with a storage area (105) to accommodate various components of the device (100). In an embodiment, the housing (102) may be defined with an outlet (126) on a portion of the housing (102) or at a closed end (102b) of the housing (102) to allow continuous air flow across the housing (102).
Referring to Figs. 2a and 2b, along with Fig. 3, a suction unit (106) is disposed within the housing (102). In an embodiment, the suction unit (106) may be disposed at a substantially central portion of the storage area (105). However, this cannot be construed as a limitation and the suction unit (106) may be positioned at any position within the housing (102) based on the requirement. The suction unit (106) is configured to generate a suction force upon actuation. The suction unit (106) may comprise at least one of a fan, a vane, or a blade rotatable on its own axis to create low

pressure air in a vicinity of the suction unit (106). The suction unit (106) may include an input shaft to receive an input power for actuation. An actuator (108) is connected to the suction unit (106). The actuator (108) is configured to rotate the suction unit (106) in either a clock-wise or an anti-clock wise direction to generate the suction force. In an embodiment, the actuator (108) may be an electric motor. The actuator (108) may include an output shaft (108a) connected to the input shaft (106a) of the suction unit (106) that is in line with the output shaft (108a) for rotation of the suction unit (106) (as shown in Fig. 3). In another embodiment, the actuator (108) may be positioned at one end of the housing (102) and is connected to the suction unit (106) by a wired connection (as shown in Fig.2b).
Referring to Figs 4a, 4b and 4c, the device (100) further comprises a sliding shutter (114) mounted in front of the housing (102). The sliding shutter (114) is configured to cover the housing (102) at the open end (102a). The sliding shutter (114) is configured to expose the housing (102) to the cabin (200) to allow suction of air from the cabin (200) of the vehicle (300) during operation of the suction unit (106). In an embodiment, the sliding shutter (114) may be manufactured of any polymeric material or any metallic material such as stainless steel based on the requirement. The sliding shutter (114) may comprise a frame structure (115) at either ends of the sliding shutter (114) to support the sliding shutter (114) over the housing (102). In an embodiment, the frame structure (115) may include a plurality of bars (116) defined with a provision (117) receive and accommodate the sliding shutter (114). In an embodiment, the frame structure (115) may be manufactured by at least one of a stainless steel, alloys of steels or any polymeric material based on the requirement. In an embodiment, the sliding shutter (114) may roll over a pulley (119) to cover (close) and uncover (open) the housing (102) based on direction of rotation of the pulley (119).
Now referring to Figs. 5a-5d, a front view of the sliding mechanism (118) along with the perspective view of components of the sliding mechanism (118) is disclosed. The sliding mechanism (118) comprises a pair of rails (120) mounted above a top portion of the housing (102). Each rail (120) of the pair of rails (120) is mounted above either ends of the housing (102) and are opposite to each other. Each of the pair of rails (120) is defined with an aperture (120a) along a lengthwise direction of the pair of rails (120). A plurality of rollers (122) are arranged within the aperture (102a) of the pair of rails (120) and connected to a bottom portion of the sliding shutter

(114). The plurality of rollers (122) are connected to the actuator (108). The plurality of rollers (108) are actuated by the actuator (108) to displace the sliding shutter on the pair of rails (120) upon operation of the suction unit (106).
Referring to Fig. 6, a perspective view of the sliding mechanism (118a) in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. The sliding mechanism (118a) comprises a beam (121) connected to a top portion of the housing (102). The sliding shutter (114) is mounted on the beam (121). A plurality of pulleys (119) are mounted on the beam (121) to actuate the sliding shutter (114). The plurality of pulleys (119) are connected to the actuator (108) such that the rotation of the plurality of pulleys (119) displace the sliding shutter (114) from the top portion to the bottom portion of the housing (102) to cover the housing (102). In an embodiment, the clockwise rotation of the plurality of pulleys (119) closes the housing (102) and the anti-clockwise rotation of the plurality of pulleys (119) opens the housing (102) for suction or vice-versa. The open and closed position of the sliding shutter (114) is depicted in Fig. 7.
In an exemplary configuration, the sliding shutter (114) may be placed on a first portion (FP) and a second portion (SP). The position of the first portion (FP) of the sliding shutter (114) is given as a closed position. The position of the second portion (SP) of the sliding shutter (114) is given as an open position. The rolling of the sliding shutter on the beam (121) moves the sliding shutter between the closed position and the open position.
Referring to Fig. 8, the device (100) further comprises a control unit (110) communicatively coupled to the suction unit (106) and the actuator (108). The control unit (110) is configured to receive a first signal from a switch (112) positioned within the cabin (200) of the vehicle (300). In an embodiment, the switch (112) may be positioned on a vehicle console (301). The control unit (110) actuates the sliding mechanism (118) and the actuator (108) simultaneously to operate the suction unit (106) based on the first signal. The suction unit (106) rotates at a predefined speed to generate low air pressure within a predefined area of the cabin (200). This low air pressure sucks the fly into the housing (102) to catch the fly. Air enters from the open end (102a) of the housing (102) and exits through the outlet (126) throughout the suction process. The control unit (110) also receives a second signal upon de-actuation of the switch (112). The control (110) unit de-actuates the sliding mechanism (118) and the actuator (108) to finish the suction process after catching the

fly. The sliding mechanism (118) displaces the sliding shutter (114) to cover the housing (102) upon de-actuation by the control unit (110).
In an embodiment, the control unit (110) is connected to the sliding mechanism (118) and the actuator (108) by a wired connection. In an embodiment, the control unit (110) may be a vehicle electronic control unit (VECU). In an embodiment, the control unit (110) may be powered by a vehicle battery (not shown in Figs.).
An operative configuration of the device (100) is now explained. The device (100) is activated when the user operates the switch (112). Initially, the control unit (110) receives a first signal upon activating/pressing the switch by a user. The control unit (110) determines the ignition ON condition of the vehicle (300). Upon determining the ignition ON condition, the control unit (110) activates the actuator (108) to operate the sliding mechanism (118) and the suction unit (106) simultaneously. The suction unit (106) creates a vacuum within the cabin (200) due to pressure difference between air inside the cabin (200) and within the housing (102) to generate the suction force. Due to this vacuum, a low pressure air is created within the predefined area of the cabin (200) to cause suction of the fly into the housing (102) of the device (100). This low pressure air gets recirculated continuously through the open end (102a) and outlet (126) of the housing (102) throughout the operation of the suction unit (106). After catching the fly, the user may press the switch (112) again. The control unit (110) receives a second signal upon de-activating the switch (112) by the user. Consequently, the control unit (110) de-activates the sliding mechanism (118) and the actuator (108) to cover the housing (102) and stop the suction process. This process is continued in accordance with a selective operation of the switch (112) by the user to catch the fly based on the requirement.
In an embodiment, the housing (102) may include a mesh (not shown in Figs.) defined with a plurality of perforations (not shown in Figs.) which may trap the fly during suction process. In an embodiment, the mesh may be removably positioned within the housing (102) to clear the fly in a regular time intervals.
In an embodiment, a capacity of the actuator (108) may be selected based on s size of the cabin (200) of the vehicle (300).

The device (100) of the present disclosure is simple in construction and is retrofittable to any type of vehicles based on the requirement.
The device (100) of the present disclosure is integrated with the vehicle (300). This prevents the requirement of additional space within the dashboard (104) of the vehicle (300).
The device (100) of the present disclosure includes a lesser number of components. This reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs of the device (100).
EQUIVALENTS
With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.
While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting.
Reference numerals:

Part Numeral
Fly catcher device 100
Cabin 200
Vehicle 300
Vehicle console 301
Housing 102
Open end 102a
Closed end 102b
Plurality of walls 103

Dashboard 104
Storage area 105
Suction unit 106
Input shaft 106a
Actuator 108
Output shaft 108a
Control unit 110
Switch 112
Sliding shutter 114
Frame structure 115
A plurality of bars 116
Provision 117
Sliding mechanism 118, 118a
A pulley/ plurality of pulleys 119
Pair of rails 120
Aperture 120a
Beam 121
Plurality of rollers 122
Outlet 126

We Claim:
1. A fly catcher device (100) for a cabin (200) of a vehicle (300), the device (100) comprising:
a housing (102) defined on a dashboard (104) of the vehicle (300);
a suction unit (106) received within the housing (102), wherein the suction unit (106) generates a suction force;
a control unit (110) communicatively coupled to the suction unit (106), the control unit (110) is configured to:
receive a first signal from a switch (112) positioned within the cabin of the vehicle; and
actuate the suction unit (106) based on the first signal, wherein the suction unit (106) generates low air pressure within a predefined area of the cabin (200) to cause suction of the fly into the housing (102).
2. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises an actuator (108) connected to the suction unit (106) and the control unit (110), wherein the actuator (108) is configured to selectively actuate the suction unit (106).
3. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a sliding shutter (114) mounted to cover the housing (102), wherein the sliding shutter (114) is operated to allow suction of air within the cabin (200) to create low air pressure.
4. The device (100) as claimed in claim 3, comprises a sliding mechanism (118) connected to the sliding shutter (114) upon operation of the suction unit (106).
5. The device (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the sliding mechanism (118) comprises:
a pair of rails (120) mounted above the housing (102);
a plurality of rollers (122) disposed between the pair of rails (120) and a bottom portion of the sliding shutter (114), wherein the plurality of rollers (122) are connected to the actuator (108); and
wherein the plurality of rollers (108) are actuated by the actuator (108) to
displace the sliding shutter on the pair of rails (120) upon operation of the suction
unit (106).

6. The device (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the actuator (108) is a motor.
7. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the suction unit (106) is at least one of a suction fan, a vane fan, or a blade fan.
8. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing (102) is defined with an outlet (126) to allow recirculation of the air within the cabin (200) and the housing (102) during suction.
9. A vehicle (300) comprising:
a dashboard (104) disposed within a cabin (200) of the vehicle (300);
a fly catcher device (100) provided on the dashboard (104) of the vehicle (300), the device (100) comprises:
a housing (102) defined on the dashboard (104) of the vehicle (300); a suction unit (106) receivable within the housing (102), wherein the suction unit (106) generates a suction force;
a control unit (110) communicatively coupled to the suction unit (106), the control unit (110) is configured to:
receive a first signal from a switch (112) positioned within the cabin of the vehicle; and
actuate the suction unit (106) based on the first signal, wherein the suction unit (106) generates low air pressure within a predefined area of the cabin (200), wherein the low air pressure sucks the fly into the housing (102) to catch the fly.