Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present subject matter is related, in general to a vehicle, and more particularly, but not exclusively to a structural support member for routing a plurality of wires of the vehicle. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] In vehicles such as two-wheeled vehicles, problems pertaining to space constraints are ubiquitously prevalent. The packaging in compact vehicle layouts plays a critical role in overall vehicle performance as well as the life of the vehicle. Additionally, concerns of assembly and accessibility of components in the vehicle are to be borne in mind while disposing components in the vehicle. For instance, disposition of components in inconspicuous locations of the vehicle which adversely impacts accessibility, servicing and maintenance is often deemed disadvantageous to the user and cumbersome to the servicing personnel. [0003] Additionally, to ensure secure mounting of components in the vehicle, mounting brackets conforming to shape and structure of the vehicle are used, thereby there is a component cost associated with disposition of the component which increases overall manufacturing time, weight of the vehicle and overall overhauling time. In packaging of components in the vehicle, there is an issue of entangling of wiring connections which additionally leads to wear and tear of the wires as well as an undesired rattling noise of the wires rubbing against metal parts. Therefore, there is a dire need in vehicle layouts for development of structural members which securely routes the wire connections as well as mounting of components, whilst maintaining the compact vehicle layout. [0004] Further, the existing solutions were not user friendly as it is an expensive affair to have frequent servicing of wire connections and usage of individual mounting brackets which individually mount each component. Also, the entangling of wires leads to difficulty in steering the vehicle, it causes difficulty in easy handling and manoeuvrability of the vehicle. Further, disposition of components at different locations in the vehicle layout using separate mounting brackets offers several drawbacks such as more complexity of design, usage of higher number of wires, lack of usable space in the vehicle, difficulty in assembly and serviceability, increased part number leads to high cost, increase overall assembly time, servicing time, overall overhauling time. 30
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5 10 15 20 25 [0005] In conventional vehicles, the wiring harness extending from the handlebar comprising connections to clutch switch, brake levers, control switches as well as speedometer and lighting units are packaged and disposed in a front portion of the vehicle. A fairing type headlamp owing to its bulky design securely packages the connections in the front portion of the vehicle extending from the wiring harness. However, in a naked skeletal structure employing minimal cover panels, the wiring harness behind the headlamp are not properly routed owing to limited space and absence of a packaging medium such as the fairing type headlamp. Therefore, there arises a need in vehicles having a naked skeletal structure to securely route the wiring harness extending from the handlebar in the front portion of the vehicle. [0006] Additionally, the front portion of the vehicle is traditionally a congested area owing to a multitude of control units, coupler components, lighting units and the wiring harness being disposed. The congestion and disorganization of the components in the front portion adversely impacts assembly as well as maintenance of the vehicle. [0007] Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings. [0008] Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings. SUMMARY [0009] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to a vehicle. [00010] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to a structural support member comprising a base member, a first front portion, a second front portion, and a holding structure. The base member comprises a first rear end and a second rear end provided with one or more mounting provisions. The one or more mounting provisions are co-planar and are configured to receive one or more tubular members provided in a front
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portion (F) of a vehicle. A middle portion of the base member comprises a pre-defined profile and connects the first rear end to the second rear end. The first front portion and the second front portion are ahead of the first rear end and the second rear end, respectively. The first front portion and the second front portion comprise one or more mounting protrusions configured to receive one or more lighting units. The holding structure is disposed ahead of the middle portion and comprises a first wire routing unit and one or more slots. The one or more slots are configured to mount an illuminating device and the first wire routing unit securely route a plurality of wires extending from a handlebar assembly of the vehicle. [00011] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter additionally provides a vehicle comprising a handlebar assembly. The handlebar assembly comprises one or more components where a plurality of wires extends from the one or more components of the handlebar assembly. A structural support member is disposed in a pre-defined region of the vehicle and is configured to route the plurality of wires extending from the handlebar assembly and onto a main wiring harness of the vehicle. In an aspect, the pre-defined region is a front portion (F) of the vehicle, ahead of the handlebar assembly, behind an illuminating device and above one or more front wheels of the vehicle. [00012] 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 detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [00013] The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given herein below and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the present invention.
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Figure 1a illustrates a perspective view of a vehicle comprising the structural support member in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
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some other embodiments of the present disclosure. [00017] Figure 2 illustrates a top perspective view of the structural support member in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [00018] Figure 3a illustrates the structural support member disposed in the front portion of the vehicle in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [00019] Figure 3b illustrates the structural support member disposed in the front portion of the vehicle in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [00020] The present disclosure may be best understood with reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein. Various embodiments are discussed below with reference to the figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed descriptions given herein with respect to the figures are simply for explanatory purposes as the system may extend beyond the described embodiments. For example, the teachings presented, and the needs of a particular application may yield multiple alternative and suitable approaches to implement the functionality of any detail described herein. Therefore, any approach may extend beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown. [00021] References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “one example,” “an example,” “for example,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or
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example(s) may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. [00022] The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with different embodiments. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather those embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. [00023] The present invention is illustrated with a two wheeled vehicle such as a motorcycle. However, a person skilled in the art would appreciate that the present invention is not limited to a motorcycle type vehicle and certain features, aspects and advantages of embodiments of the present invention can be used with other vehicles such as a scooter, a step-through vehicle or other forms of two and three wheeled vehicle employing the structural support member. [00024] The object of the present subject matter is to provide a ensure secure disposition of vehicular components in a front portion of the vehicle. [00025] In conventional vehicle layouts adapting a naked skeletal structure, the disposition of components in the front portion of the vehicle is very congested. Further, the absence of a fairing type headlamp and cover panels poses a serious concern in routing of wires extending from the handlebar as well as disposition of turn signal lamps and head lamps. [00026] The wiring harness extending from the handlebar assembly include wires connecting the braking lever, the ignition lock, the speedometer console, a USB charger, a clutch switch and other configurations of the control switches. In conventional vehicle layouts introducing the naked skeletal frame, the wires are left dangling without effective routing and concealed
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behind the headlamp unit. Owing to the exposed layout of the wire harness, the wire harness is subjected to expedited wear and tear thereby affecting vehicle performance. [00027] The present subject matter addresses the above-stated technical problem by providing a structural support member encompassing aspects of secure disposition of vehicular components such as headlamps and turn signal lamps in the same structure. Further, the structural support member is configured to ensure secure routing of the wiring harness extending from the handlebar assembly. Thereby, the present subject matter not only effective routes and guides wiring harnesses in the front portion of the vehicle but also maintains a compact vehicle layout aligning with requisite aesthetics in a naked skeletal frame structure. [00028] Further, in conventional vehicle layouts the turn signal indicator lamps and headlamp assemblies are secure to the frame structure using independent brackets and fasteners which not only leads to excessive congestion in the front portion of the vehicle but also increases cost and number of components of the vehicle. Adversely, servicing and accessibility of components in the front portion of the vehicle get hampered. [00029] The present subject matter provides a single structural support member configured to mount the turn signal indicators as well as the headlamp assembly onto the vehicle frame structure. The disclosed configuration thereby achieves improved accessibility and serviceability of the vehicle whilst reducing number of components and cost of components. [00030] The present subject matter along with all the accompanying embodiments and their other advantages would be described in greater detail in conjunction with the figures in the following paragraphs. [00031] The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly
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5 10 15 20 described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof. [00032] The present subject matter may be implemented in any two-wheeled vehicle. However, for the purpose of explanation and by no limitation, the present invention, and corresponding additional advantages and features are described through the following embodiments depicting a two wheeled vehicle. [00033] In an embodiment, the vehicle may be a bike cum scooter type vehicle and may have main frame that extends along the centre of the body of the vehicle from a front portion of the vehicle and extending in a rearwardly direction. In another embodiment, the disclosed structural support member may be implemented in a multi-axle vehicle. [00034] In an embodiment, the vehicle may be a scooter type vehicle and may have main frame that extends along the centre of the body of the vehicle from a front portion of the vehicle and extending in a rearwardly direction. The main frame is made up of a metallic pipe and the main frame is provided under the floorboard for a scooter type vehicle. A swing type power unit is coupled to the rear end of the main frame for a scooter type vehicle. A rear wheel is supported on one side of the rear end of the swing type power unit. In an embodiment, the swing type power unit is suspended in the rear of a body frame for a scooter type vehicle. [00035] The centre of the body for a scooter type vehicle forms a low floorboard for functioning as a part for putting feet and a under cowl which is located below a rider's seat and covers at least a part of the engine. In an embodiment, the under cowl is made up of metal or resin. The under cowl is hinged to the seat. Further, a utility box opens from the rear end to hinged portion. In an embodiment, the utility box is provided under the seat extending longitudinally of a vehicle body and the inside of the utility box has a large capacity so that a
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5 10 15 20 large article, such as a helmet can be housed. Additionally, in a scooter type vehicle, side covers both on left and right sides, cover the utility box and other parts of the vehicle, thereby providing a good appearance to the vehicle. [00036] Figure 1a illustrates a perspective view of a vehicle comprising the structural support member in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [00037] Figure 1b illustrates a front perspective view of the front portion of the vehicle in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [00038] Figure 1c illustrates a front view of the front portion of the vehicle in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure. [00039] For the sake of brevity, Figures 1a, 1b and 1c shall be explained in conjunction. With reference to Figure 1a, 1b and 1c, 100 denotes a vehicle, 102 denotes a handlebar assembly for the vehicle, 104 denotes one or more lighting units of the vehicle, 106 denotes an illuminating device of the vehicle, 108 denotes a front suspension assembly of the vehicle, 110a denotes one or more front wheels, 110b denotes one or more rear wheels, 112 denotes a prime mover, 114 denotes a seating assembly, 116a and 116b denotes braking assembly, 116c denotes a control switch, 116d denotes a locking unit, 118 denotes a speedometer or instrument cluster of the vehicle, 120L and 120R denotes a plurality of wires, 124a and 124b denotes one or more tubular members and 122 denotes a number plate mounting unit. [00040] In an aspect, the vehicle 100 comprises a handlebar assembly 102 comprising one or more components 116a, 116b, 116c. A plurality of wires 120L, 120R extend from the one or more components 116a, 116b, 116c of the handlebar assembly 102. A structural support member 200 is disposed in a pre-defined region of the vehicle 100 and is configured to route the plurality of wires 120L, 120R extending from the handlebar assembly 102 and onto a main wiring harness of the vehicle 100. In an aspect, the pre-defined region is a front portion (F) of
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5 10 15 20 the vehicle 100, ahead of the handlebar assembly 102, behind an illuminating device 106 and above one or more front wheels 110a of the vehicle 100. In an aspect, one or more rear ends 202a, 202b of the structural support member 200 is connected to one or more tubular members 124a, 124b extending downwardly and inclinedly from the handlebar assembly 102. The one or more rear ends 202a, 202b comprises a first rear end 202a and a second rear end 202b with a middle portion 202c comprising a pre-defined profile connecting the first rear end 202a to the second rear end 202b. [00041] In an aspect, the plurality of wires 120L, 120R extending from the handlebar assembly 102 are routed via at least one of a first routing unit 214a and a second routing unit 214b. The first routing unit 214a is provided on a holding structure 204c of the structural support member 200 which is disposed ahead of the middle portion 202c. The second wire routing unit 214b is provided in a first front portion 204a and a second front portion 204b. The first front portion 204a and the second front portion 204b are ahead of the first rear end 202a and the second rear end 202b, respectively. [00042] In an aspect, the structural support member 200 comprises one or more mounting protrusions 206a, 206b provided in the first front portion 204a and the second front portion 204b configured to receive one or more lighting units 104a, 104b of the vehicle 100. Additionally, one or more slots 212 provided in the holding structure 204c are configured to mount the illuminating device 106. [00043] In an aspect, the present subject matter relates to a vehicle 100 comprising a front portion (depicted in Figure 1(b)). The vehicle 100 comprises a prime mover 112 connected to at least one of the one or more front wheels 110a and one or more rear wheels 110b via a transmission unit (not shown). The prime mover 112 is configured to support vehicle propulsion by conversion of available energy into usable work.
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[00044] In an aspect, the front portion (F) (as depicted in Figure 1(b) and 1(c)) of the vehicle 100 is ahead of the seat assembly 114. The front portion (F) of the vehicle 100 comprises a handlebar assembly 102 connected to a pair of rear view mirrors, braking levers 116a, 116b, a control switch unit 116c and an instrument cluster 118. The control switch unit 116c comprises multiple vehicle configurations operable by the user of the vehicle 100. In an aspect, the control switch unit 116c comprises a cruise control configuration, a ride mode selection configuration, a turn signal lamp activation configuration, a hazard lamp activation configuration. The handlebar assembly 102 additionally comprises a pair of grippers disposed on either ends of the handlebar 102 to provide requisite traction to the user when operating the handlebar for steering purposes. In an embodiment, the handlebar assembly 102 comprises a handlebar rod having a U-shaped profile whereby a middle portion of the handlebar rod being bent to form the U-shaped. The bent of the handlebar rod accommodates the instrument cluster 118 thereby setting the display of the instrument cluster 118 to the user’s eye level. In an aspect, the instrument cluster 118 comprises a display screen, whereby the instrument cluster 118 displaying at least one of a vehicle speed, a vehicle ride mode, a turn signal lamp status, a hazard lamp status, a cruise control status, charge availability, prime mover temperature and prime mover speed. [00045] In an aspect, the brake lever 116a and 116b are disposed on either ends of the handlebar assembly 102. In an embodiment, the brake levers 116a, 116b having a brake by wire or a hydraulic brake unit attached to the braking levers 116a 116b. [00046] In an embodiment, one or more tubular members 124a, 124b extend inclinedly downward from the handlebar assembly 102. In another embodiment, the one or more tubular members 124a, 124b are a part of the frame assembly of the vehicle 100 and provide structural support in the front portion (F) of the vehicle 100. In another embodiment, the one or more tubular members 124a, 124b connect to a front suspension assembly of the vehicle 100. In 25
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5 10 15 20 another aspect, the one or more tubular members 124a, 124b connected to the front fork assembly 108 of the vehicle 100. In an embodiment, the front fork assembly 108 is integrated with a front suspension assembly of the vehicle 100. [00047] In an aspect, the bottom portion of the one or more tubular members 124a, 124b connect to the structural support member 200 (shown in Figure 2). In an aspect, the front portion F of the vehicle 100 additionally comprises an illuminating device 106 disposed ahead and below the handlebar assembly 102 and the one or more tubular members 124a, 124b. The front portion F of the vehicle 100 additionally comprises a number plate mounting unit 122 disposed below the illuminating device 106. In an embodiment, the illuminating device 106 is a headlamp assembly of the vehicle. [00048] In an aspect, one or more lighting units 104a, 104b are disposed above the illuminating device 106. The one or more lighting units 104a, 104b are disposed on a vehicle left side and a vehicle right side, off-set to a vehicle central axis. In an embodiment, the engaging member of each of the one or more lighting units 104a, 104b are disposed ahead of the respective one or more tubular members 124a, 124b. The engaging member being a pair of lugs or mating units configured to be inserted into a counter-mating unit disposed in the vehicle 100. In an embodiment, the counter-mating unit being one or more mounting protrusions 206a, 206b of the structural support member 200 (refer to Figure 2). In an embodiment, the one or more lighting units 104a, 104b being turn signal lamps disposed in the vehicle 100. [00049] In an aspect, a locking unit 116d configured to receive a key to the vehicle 100 is provided in the front portion F of the vehicle. The turning of the key in the locking unit 116d being configured to activate mobilization of the vehicle 100, whereby waking up of the instrument cluster 118 being initiated and the vehicle 100 being activated to receive an ignition on command. In another embodiment, the vehicle 100 comprises a wireless authentication unit configured to receive an authentication signal from a user device wirelessly, eliminating the 25
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5 10 15 20 hassles of a mechanical key. In an embodiment, the locking unit 116d being a signal receiver configured to receive a vehicle authentication signal from the user device wirelessly, whereby upon successful reception the locking unit 116d being configured to enable mobilization of the vehicle 100. In an embodiment, the locking unit 116d being disposed in the handlebar assembly 102. In another embodiment, the locking unit 116d being disposed below the handlebar assembly 102, and between the one or more tubular members 124a, 124b. [00050] With reference to Figure 1(c), the front portion F of the vehicle 100 from a vehicle front view is illustrated. In an aspect, a plurality of wires 120L, 120R extend from the handlebar assembly 102. [00051] For the purposes of explanation, the plurality of wires 120L and 120R extending from the handlebar assembly 102 shall be segmented into wires extending from the vehicle left side 120L and wires extending from the vehicle right side 120R. In an aspect, the wires extending from the vehicle left side 120L comprises wires extending from the control switch unit 116c, the wires extending from the braking lever on the left side 116b as well as the wire extending from the instrument cluster 118. In an aspect, the wire extending from the instrument cluster 118 is held along with the wires of the control switch unit 116c and braking lever 116b by a cable tie. In another aspect, wires extending from the vehicle right side 120R comprise at least a wire extending from the braking lever 116a. The plurality of wires 120L and 120R extend downwards from the handlebar assembly 102 along the one or more tubular members 124a, 124b. In an aspect, a wire extending from the locking unit 116d connect to one of the wires from the vehicle left side 120L or vehicle right side 120R. Further, the wires or electrical connections extending from the one or more lighting units 104a, 104b are collected with the respective wires on the vehicle left side 120L or vehicle right side 120R. For instance, a lighting unit 104b disposed on the vehicle left side shall have its wires connected to the wires extending from the vehicle left side 120L. In another aspect, the wire extending from the illuminating 25
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device 106 is collected with at least one of the wires respective wires on the vehicle left side 120L or vehicle right side 120R. For instance, if the illuminating device 106 based on aesthetics is disposed off-set towards a vehicle right side, the wire extending from the illuminating device 106 shall be collected with the wires extending from the vehicle right side 120R, and vice versa. In another embodiment, the vehicle 100 comprises a USB charging slot, whereby the wire extending from the USB charging slot being collected with at least one of the wires extending from the vehicle left side 120L and wires extending from the vehicle right side 120R. [00052] In an aspect, the wires extending from the vehicle left side 120L and wires extending from the vehicle right side 120R are routed to a main wiring harness extending further downwards via the structural support member 200. In an aspect, the main wiring harness of the vehicle 200 is indicative of a cluster of communication or connection channels connecting the vehicle components from a front portion F to a rear portion, whereby one or more controllers in connection with the main wiring harness effectuates vehicle operation. [00053] In a preferred embodiment, wires on the vehicle left side 120L comprises the wire extending from the one or more lighting units 104b disposed on a vehicle left side, the wire extending from the instrument cluster 108, the wires extending from the braking lever 106b on the vehicle left side and the wire extending from the control switch unit 106c. In an embodiment, the wire extending from the control switch unit 106c includes a clutch wire. Further, the wires on the vehicle right side 120R comprises the wire extending from the one or more lighting units 104a disposed on a vehicle right side and the wire extending from the locking unit 106d. [00054] In an aspect, term “wires” used in the present description is particularly used the purposes of illustration indicative of electrical connections existent in vehicle systems. However, irrespective of the term used, the present subject matter is applicable to other forms of communication channels or connecting members maintaining interoperability of 25
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5 10 15 20 components such as instrument clusters, lighting units, control switches, and the like. For instance, the wires extending from the braking levers 116a, 116b shall not be limited to the concept of brake-by-wire but may also extend to braking systems employing channels configured to modulate flow of fluids. The intention of usage of the term “wire” is strictly indicative of a functional aspect whereby interoperability of varied vehicle components are maintained, irrespective of the type of communication or connection. [00055] Figure 2 illustrates a top perspective view of the structural support member in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [00056] With reference to Figure 2, 200 denotes a structural support member, 202 denotes a base member, 202a denotes a first rear end, 202b denotes a second rear end, 202c denotes a middle portion, 204a denotes a first front portion, 204b denotes a second front portion, 204c denotes a holding structure, 204c’ denotes structural peripheral walls, 206a and 206b denotes mounting provisions, 206’ denotes openings, 208 denotes one or more mounting provisions, 210 denotes one or more openings, 212 denotes one or more slots, 214a denotes a first wire routing unit, 214b denotes a second wire routing unit, 216 denotes one or more protruding elements. [00057] In an aspect, the structural support member 200 comprises a base member 202, a first front portion 206a and a second front portion 206b. The base member 202 comprises a first rear end 202a and a second rear end 202b. The first rear end 202a and the second rear end 202b are provided with one or more mounting provisions 208. In another aspect, the one or more mounting provisions 208 are co-planar and are configured to receive one or more tubular members 124a, 124b provided in a front portion (F) of the vehicle 100. A middle portion 202c comprising a pre-defined profile connects the first rear end 202a to the second rear end 202b. The pre-defined profile of the middle portion 202c accommodates the disposition of the locking unit 106d rearward to the middle portion 202c. The pre-defined profile of the middle portion 25
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5 10 15 20 202c conforms to an external profile of the locking unit 106d of the vehicle 100 such that the locking unit 106d is accommodated behind an internal edge of the middle portion 202c. [00058] In an aspect, the first front portion 204a and the second front portion 204b are ahead of the first rear end 202a and the second rear end 202b, respectively. The first front portion 204a and the second front portion 204b comprises one or more mounting protrusions 206a, 206b configured to receive one or more lighting units 104a, 104b. A holding structure 204c is disposed ahead of the middle portion 202c. The holding structure 204c comprises one or more slots 212 configured to mount an illuminating device 106; and a first wire routing unit 214a configured to securely route a plurality of wires 120L, 120R extending from a handlebar assembly 102 of the vehicle 100. [00059] In an aspect, the front portion (F) of the vehicle 100 is ahead of a seat assembly 114 of the vehicle 100 and comprises at least the handlebar assembly 102, one or more front wheels 110a, one or more tubular members 124a, 124b, a front fork assembly 108, the one or more lighting units 104a, 104b and the illuminating device 106. [00060] In an aspect, the holding structure 204c comprises structural peripheral walls 204c’, such that at least a portion of the structural peripheral wall 204c’ extend from each of the first front portion 204a and second front portion 204b. [00061] In an aspect, one or more openings 210 are disposed between the at least a portion of the structural peripheral wall 204c’ extending from each of the first front portion 204a and second front portion 204b and the mounting provision 206a, 206b. In an aspect, the one or more openings 210 are disposed on an inner side of each of the first front portion 204a and the second front portion 204b perpendicular to the mounting provision 206a, 206b and are configured to receive a second wire routing unit 214b.
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5 10 15 20 [00062] In an aspect, one or more protruding elements 216 are disposed perpendicular to the holding structure 204c configured to receive a protective cover to encompass the plurality of wires disposed 120L, 120R within the holding structure 204c. [00063] In an aspect, the plurality of wires 120L, 120R extending from the handlebar assembly 102 are routed by the second wire routing unit 214b and then by the first wire routing unit 214a. As an illustration, during assembly of the vehicle 100, the plurality of wires 120L, 120R segmented as wires extending from the vehicle left side 120L and wires extending from the vehicle right side 120R are first routed via the second routing unit 214b. The wires extending from the vehicle left side 120L are routed and held by the second wire routing unit 214b on the vehicle left side, while the wires extending from the vehicle right side 120R are routed and held by the second wire routing unit 214b on the vehicle right side. After routing of the plurality of wires 120L, 120R by the second routing member 214b, the plurality of wires 120L, 120R extend laterally towards the first routing unit 214a. The first routing unit 214a not only collects the plurality of wires 120L, 120R of the handlebar assembly 102 extending from the vehicle left side and vehicle right side, but the disposition of the first routing unit 214a on the holding structure 204c provides the requisite support to the plurality of wires 120L, 120R. In an aspect, the plurality of wires 120L, 120R after collecting in the first routing unit 214a extend downwardly as a single cluster connecting to the main wire harness of the vehicle 100. [00064] In an embodiment, the first routing unit 214a and the second routing unit 214b are cable ties, whereby the one or more openings 210 receive a fastening unit connected to the cable tie. In another embodiment, the holding structure 204c are provided with one or more holes for securing the first routing unit 214a being a cable tie. [00065] In an aspect, each mounting protrusions of the one or more mounting protrusions 206a, 206b comprising a pair of walls, with each wall comprising openings 206’ to receive one or more lighting units 104a, 104b from a respective lateral vehicle side. In an embodiment, the 25
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5 10 15 20 one or more lighting units 104a, 104b are turn signal indicator lamps disposed in the vehicle (100). [00066] Figure 3a illustrates the structural support member disposed in the front portion of the vehicle in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3b illustrates the structural support member disposed in the front portion of the vehicle in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure. [00067] For the sake of brevity, Figures 3a and 3b shall be explained in conjunction. Figure 3a and 3b illustrate the disposition of the structural support member 200 routing and holding the plurality of wires 120L and 120R extending from the handlebar assembly 102 and additionally from the one or more lighting units 104a, 104b, and the illuminating device 106. Figure 3(a) effectively illustrates the plurality of wires 120L, 120R being held by the first routing unit 214a in a single cluster, whereon the plurality of wires 120L, 120R shall connect onto the main wiring harness of the vehicle 100. [00068] Further, as illustrated in Figure 3(b) the structural support member 200 is partially covered by the disposition of the illuminating device 106 ahead of it, thereby securely hiding the plurality of wires 120L, 120R and satisfying the aesthetic aspects of the vehicle 100 layout. Additionally, the servicing and assembly of the vehicle 100 is improved in view of the disclosed configuration, whereby the removal of the cover garners access to the plurality of wires 120L, 120R for servicing and maintenance purposes of the vehicle 100. [00069] The entire layout of the vehicle accommodating the structural support member 200 in mounting and securing components such as illuminating device 106 and one or more lighting units 104a, 104b along with holding and routing of wires 120L, 120R in a compact manner may not be obvious to a person skilled in the art.
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[00070] In conventional vehicle layouts employing a naked skeletal frame, the front portion of the vehicle is congested with wires dangling in and out. The one or more lighting units are typically mounted onto a headlamp stay which holds the illuminating device such as a headlamp. The functionality of the headlamp stay in this scenario is limited to mounting of the headlamp and the one or more lighting units being turn signal indicator lamps while the wire or connections extending from the handlebar assembly as well as the illuminating device and lighting units are left dangling. In unforeseen circumstances the cluster of wires may inadvertently interact with the rider’s leg space leading to a catastrophic accident. Further, conventional layouts fail to address issues of packaging the plurality of wires, the illuminating device, one or more lighting units in a single integrated structural support member. The adversities associated lead to frequent maintenance of the wires owing to wear and tear, a congested front portion leading to issues in assembly and servicing of the vehicle components. [00071] The specific conditions, such as disposition of the structural support member behind the illuminating device, eliminating the necessity of a headlamp stay and further providing an single structural support member performing a multitude of functions in achieving the aesthetics associated with a retro-style vehicle contribute to the non-obviousness of the claimed invention. Further, establishment of a holding structure to securely hold and collect the wires extending from the vehicle left side and vehicle right side in a compact vehicle layout may not be an obvious technical solution to persons skilled in the art. In view of the above, the claimed invention may not be considered abstract and may not be obvious to a person skilled in the art. [00072] The present subject matter achieves modularity in design whereby the structural support member is configured to receive common parts of illuminating device and one or more lighting units, whilst adapting to the frame structure in the front portion of the vehicle via a first rear end and a second rear end.
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5 10 15 20 [00073] Additionally, provision of a single integrated structural support member accommodating vehicular components in conjunction with serving the requirement of routing and guiding the wires. The disclosed configuration achieves ease of assembly and accessibility since removal of a single external cover can provide access to the vehicular components such as illuminating device as well as one or more lighting units. [00074] Further, the packaging of multiple components behind the illuminating device has certain designing constraints in conventional vehicle layout and often leads to increase in the length of wiring harness. The present subject matter addresses this exact limitation of conventional vehicle layouts whereby the length of the overall wiring harness reduces. [00075] In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed system, the claimed vehicle and mounting structure as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed system enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed system clearly brings an improvement in the functioning of the braking systems deployed in existing vehicles as the claimed system and constructional features provide a technical solution to a technical problem. [00076] Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter, and is therefore intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this detailed description, but rather by any claims that issue on an application based here on. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present invention are intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims.
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5 10 15 [00077] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined to create other different systems or applications. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that any of the aforementioned system modules may be suitably replaced, reordered, or removed, and additional steps and/or system modules may be inserted, depending on the needs of a particular application. [00078] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. , Claims:We Claim:
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A structural support member (200), the structural support member (200) comprising:
a base member (202), the base member (202) comprising:
a first rear end (202a) and a second rear end (202b), wherein the first 5 rear end (202a) and the second rear end (202b) being provided with one or more mounting provisions (208),
wherein the one or more mounting provisions (208) being co-planar and being configured to receive one or more tubular members (124a, 124b) provided in a front portion (F) of a vehicle (100); and 10
a middle portion (202c), the middle portion (202c) comprising a pre-defined profile and connecting the first rear end (202a) to the second rear end (202b);
a first front portion (204a) and second front portion (204b) being ahead of the first rear end (202a) and the second rear end (202b), respectively, 15
wherein the first front portion (204a) and the second front portion (204b) comprising one or more mounting protrusions (206a, 206b) configured to receive one or more lighting units (104a, 104b); and
a holding structure (204c), the holding structure (204c) being disposed ahead of the middle portion (202c), wherein the holding structure (204c) comprises: 20
one or more slots (212) configured to mount an illuminating device (106); and
a first wire routing unit (214a) configured to securely route a plurality of wires (120L, 120R) extending from a handlebar assembly (102) of the vehicle (100). 25
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The structural support member (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the front portion(F)of the vehicle (100) being ahead of a seat assembly (114) of the vehicle (100) andcomprising at least the handlebar assembly (102), one or more front wheels (110a), one or more tubular members (124a, 124b), a front fork assembly (108), the one or more 30 lighting units (104a, 104b) and the illuminating device (106).
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The structural support member (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pre-definedprofile of the middle portion (202c) conforming to an external profile of a locking unit(106d) of the vehicle (100); and wherein the locking unit (106d) being accommodatedbehind an internal edge of the middle portion (202c).
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The structural support member (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the holdingstructure (204c) comprising structural peripheral walls (204c’), wherein at least aportion of the structural peripheral wall (204c’) being extending from each of the firstfront portion (204a) and second front portion (204b).
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The structural support member (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein one or moreopenings (210) being disposed between the at least a portion of the structural peripheralwall (204c’) being extending from each of the first front portion (204a) and secondfront portion (204b) and the mounting provision (206a, 206b).
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The structural support member (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein one or moreprotruding elements (216) being disposed perpendicular to the holding structure (204c),wherein the one or more protruding elements (216) being configured to receive aprotective cover to encompass the plurality of wires disposed (120L, 12R) within theholding structure (204c).20
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The structural support member (200) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the one or moreopenings (210) being disposed on an inner side of each of the first front portion (204a)and the second front portion (204b) perpendicular to the mounting provision (206a,206b), wherein the one or more openings being configured to receive a second wire25 routing unit (214b).
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The structural support member (200) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the plurality ofwires (120L, 120R) extending from the handlebar assembly (102) being routed by thesecond wire routing unit (214b) and then by the first wire routing unit (214a).30
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The structural support member (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each mountingprotrusions of the one or more mounting protrusions (206a, 206b) comprising a pair ofwalls, with each wall comprising openings (206’) to receive one or more lighting units(104a, 104b),35
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wherein the one or more lighting units (104a, 104b) being turn signal indicator lamps disposed in the vehicle (100).
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A vehicle (100), the vehicle (100) comprising,
a handlebar assembly (102), the handlebar assembly (102) comprising one or 5 more components (116a, 116b, 116c),
wherein a plurality of wires (120L, 120R) extending from the one or more components (116a, 116b, 116c) of the handlebar assembly (102),
wherein a structural support member (200) being disposed in a pre-defined region of the vehicle and being configured to route the plurality of wires 10 (120L, 120R) extending from the handlebar assembly (102) and onto a main wiring harness of the vehicle (100),
wherein the pre-defined region being a front portion (F) of the vehicle (100), ahead of the handlebar assembly (102), behind an illuminating device (106) and above one or more front wheels (110a) of the vehicle (100). 15
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein one or more rear ends (202a, 202b)of the structural support member (200) being connected to one or more tubular members(124a, 124b) extending downwardly and inclinedly from the handlebar assembly (102),
wherein the one or more rear ends (202a, 202b) comprising a first rear end 20 (202a) and a second rear end (202b); and
wherein a middle portion (202c) comprising a pre-defined profile connecting the first rear end (202a) to the second rear end (202b).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the plurality of wires (120L, 120R)25 extending from the handlebar assembly (102) being routed via at least one of:
a first routing unit (214a) provided on a holding structure (204c) of the structural support member (200),
wherein the holding structure (204c) being disposed ahead of the middle portion (202c); and 30
a second wire routing unit (214b) provided in a first front portion (204a) and a second front portion (204b),
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wherein the first front portion (204a) and the second front portion (204b) being ahead of the first rear end (202a) and the second rear end (202b), respectively.
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the structural support member (200) 5
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comprising:one or more mounting protrusions (206a, 206b) provided in the first front portion (204a) and the second front portion (204b) configured to receive one or more lighting units (104a, 104b) of the vehicle (100); and one or more slots (212) provided in the holding structure (204c) configured to mount the illuminating device (106).