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 mounting structure mounting at least a movable lever, a foot support member and a mediation unit in a vehicle. 5
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Vehicles undertaking operations of mobility and propulsion are deployed with braking systems to effectively control the propulsion of the vehicle in conjunction with a safety necessity for pedestrians as well as other road users. A braking system of the vehicle conventionally assists in either controllably slowing down the vehicle or effecting halt of the 10 vehicle as required by the rider. Owing to the safety facets of braking system, conventional braking systems employing mechanical brake manipulating frictional forces between surfaces have expanded to include features of hydraulic braking systems. Further, present development is stinted towards employing of electric braking systems.
[0003] Braking systems are an integral and functional part of the automobile industry. In 15 conjunction with effective modulation of vehicle mobility, the braking systems are configured to suitably indicate braking in the vehicle via a brake indicator or a brake light which is automatically actuated upon usage of the brake lever. The employment of the brake indicator or brake light addresses concerns of rear-end collision, where the following vehicle may not be able to comprehend the actuation of the braking system by the preceding vehicle. While the 20 operation of the braking lever satiates a mechanical aspect of the braking system, the activation of the brake indicator or brake light relates to an electrical aspect. Thereby, the braking lever and the braking switch with actuates the brake indicator or brake light operate simultaneously.
[0004] In known arts concerning compact vehicle layouts such as in two-wheeled vehicles, the braking switch is accommodated in a location elsewhere to the foot operated braking lever. Since the implementation of combined braking systems and anti-lock braking systems, the vicinity of the foot operated braking lever is particularly congested thereby dissuading deployment of the braking switch in the vicinity. A disadvantage associated with the same
5 leads to transmission lag between the operation of the braking lever by the rider and the actuation of the brake indicator or brake light leading to imprecise transmission of braking information to the road users in the vicinity. Additionally, compact vehicle layouts lack accommodation space of the braking switch in the vicinity of the operating braking lever. Additionally, owing to distanced disposition of the braking switch and the braking lever the 10 wiring harness length connecting the braking lever and the braking switch increases leading to a cumbersome vehicle layout.
[0005] Further, disposition of braking switches in vehicle layouts require additional support structures such as mounting brackets and fastening units, which are again difficult to dispose in a compact vehicle layout. 15 20 [0006] 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 [0007] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to a vehicle comprising a frame assembly, a foot support member, a movable lever, a mediation unit and a mounting structure. The movable lever is user operational and is configured to actuate one or more braking components of the vehicle. The mediation unit is operatively 3
connected to the movable lever and is configured to: receive an operational status of the movable lever and
transmit a signal via a connecting member to control operation of one or more lighting units of the vehicle based on the received operational status. In an aspect, the mounting structure is connected to a frame member of the frame assembly and is configured to securely mount at least one of the movable lever, the mediation unit and the foot support 5 member in a pre-defined region (PR) of the mounting structure. The mounting structure additionally routes the connecting member through the pre-defined region (PR) onto a main wiring harness of the vehicle. [0008] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter additionally discloses a
mounting structure comprising a pre-defined region (PR) disposed below a first 10 mounting portion provided on the mounting structure. In an aspect, the pre-defined region (PR) is configured to mount at least a movable lever, a mediation unit and a foot support member. The mediation unit is operatively connected to the movable lever and transmits an operational status of the movable lever through a connecting member. The connecting member is routed in the pre-defined region in a passage (P’) formed between an inner edge of the movable lever 15 and a first mounting portion of the mounting structure.
[0009] 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. 20
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [00010] 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, and wherein 4
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[00011] Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a vehicle comprising the mounting structure in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00012] Figure 2 illustrates a front view of the mounting structure provided in a vehicle showing one or more components in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. 5
[00013] Figure 3 illustrates a side view of the mounting structure displaying components on an internal surface of the mounting structure in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00014] Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of the mounting structure in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure. 10
[00015] Figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of a mediation unit and the connecting member in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00016] Figure 6 illustrates an exploded view of the mounting structure with the mediation unit and the connecting member in accordance with some other embodiment of the present disclosure. 15
[00017] Figure 7 illustrates a side view of the mounting structure indicating a pre-defined region and a remnant region of the mounting structure in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00018] The present disclosure may be best understood with reference to the detailed figures 20 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. [00019] References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “one
5 example,” “an example,” “for example,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. 10
[00020] 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. 15
[00021] 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 a user operable movable lever for 20
actuating the braking components of the vehicle. [00022] The object of the present subject matter is to provide a secure disposition of a mediation unit operatively connected to the movable lever in a compact vehicle layout. 6
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[00023] In some conventional vehicle layouts intended to reduce cost of components, the wires extending from and connecting to the mediation unit are often left dangling in the absence of mounting structures. The free will dangling of wires of the mediation unit may accidentally interact with the foot of the rider. The rider in the seated position is typically unaware of what his foot interacts with, which may subsequently lead to catastrophic accidents.
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[00024] Further, the wires of the mediation unit may callously interact with other moving components of the vehicles such as the movable lever or other vehicle components in the vicinity of the wires which may lead to damage or breaking of the wires. Wires or connecting members linked to one or more braking components being an imperative safety requirement of the vehicle cannot be risked by allowing the dangling of wires of the mediation unit. 10 Additionally, a wire exposed to the atmosphere is subjected to accelerated wear and tear owing to vehicle riding conditions, yielding reduced effectiveness of operation. Thereby, there arises an additional need to secure the route of wires or connecting members extending from the mediation unit and connecting to a main wiring harness of the vehicle to accurately activate one or more lighting units of the vehicle indicative of a braking operation or engagement of a 15 movable lever to engage the one or more braking components.
[00025] The present subject matter addresses this exact limitation of conventional vehicle layouts by providing a mounting structure configured to securely route the wires extending from the mediation unit to ensure that the wires or other forms of connecting members are not subjected to excessive tensive forces during operation or engagement of the movable lever. 20
[00026] It is an additional object of the present subject matter to ensure reduced lag in activation of the one or more lighting units of the vehicle upon engagement of the movable lever to enhance safety facets of existent braking systems. In an embodiment, the movable lever being a brake pedal of the vehicle which is foot operated and the one or more lighting units being at least a tail lamp of a vehicle. 25
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[00027] Conventionally, in two-wheeled vehicles the movable lever is a foot operated lever disposed in the vicinity of the rider’s foot in the vehicle. Owing to packaging constraints in compact vehicle layouts, the mediation unit operatively connected to the movable lever is disposed at a distance from the movable lever. A lag in transmission of a signal from the movable lever to the mediation unit is often perceived due to increased distance between the
5 movable lever and the mediation unit leading to deferred actuation of the one or more lighting units.
[00028] The present subject matter additionally achieves reduced length of wiring harness, associated component cost of mounting structures and a simplified compact vehicle layout permissible to easier assembly, maintenance, and replacement. 10
[00029] In conventional vehicle layouts where the mediation unit is disposed elsewhere to the movable lever, there is a requisite of additional wiring harnesses connecting the movable lever to the mediation unit. Additionally, mounting or supporting structure may be required for the mediation unit for ensuring secure mounting and routing of the wires connecting the movable lever and the mediation unit. 15
[00030] To this end, the present configuration provides a secure disposition of the mediation unit operatively connected to the movable lever and disposed in the vicinity of the movable lever. In an embodiment, the mediation unit comprises a movable plunger interacting with a portion of the internal edge of the movable lever, thereby the requisite of wiring harness between the mediation unit and the movable lever is altogether eliminated. Further, the 20 provision of a single mounting structure which mounts the movable lever, the foot support member as well as the mediation unit reduces the number of brackets in the vehicle in comparison to conventional mounting systems in vehicles. The disclosed configuration achieves elimination of wiring harness length between the mediation unit and the movable lever, thereby making the assembly, maintenance and replacement of components associated 25
with the vehicle very convenient. Additionally, negation of requirements of additional support or mounting structures for the mediation unit, leads to reduced number of components, reduced cost as well as reduced weight of the vehicle. [00031] Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a vehicle comprising the mounting structure in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
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[00032] With reference to Figure 1, 100 denotes a vehicle, 102 denotes a seating structure of the vehicle, 104a denotes one or more front wheels of the vehicle, 104b denotes one or more rear wheels of the vehicle, 106 denotes one or more lighting units of the vehicle, 108 denotes a steering assembly of the vehicle and 110 denotes a prime mover of the vehicle.
[00033] The vehicle 100 as illustrated in figure 1 relates to a two-wheeled vehicle comprising 10 a prime mover 110 providing usable work to achieve vehicle propulsion via a transmission system (not shown) enabling propulsion by at least one of the one or more front wheels 104a and the one or more rear wheels 104b. The manoeuvring of the vehicle 100 is achieved by orientation of the steering assembly 108. The vehicle 100 and aspects and features of the vehicle 100 illustrated herein shall not be limited to a two-wheeled vehicle but shall apply to 15 three-wheeled as well as multi-axle vehicles. In an aspect, the vehicle 100 comprises a frame assembly (not shown), a foot support member, a movable lever, a mediation unit and a mounting structure.
[00034] In an aspect, the seating structure 102 supports one or more users of the vehicle 100. In another aspect, the one or more lighting units 106 comprises at least a head lamp, a tail lamp, 20 a hazard lamp, fog lamps and one or more indicator lamps of the vehicle 100. In another aspect, the steering assembly 108 comprises a handlebar connected to the one or more front wheels 104a via a front suspension assembly configured to enable steering or manoeuvring of the vehicle 100. 9
[00035] In an aspect, the prime mover 110 may relate to an internal combustion engine, an energy storage unit or a combination thereof to enable conversion of one form of available energy serving as a fuel into usable mechanical work.
[00036] Figure 2 illustrates a front view of the mounting structure provided in a vehicle showing one or more components in accordance with some embodiments of the present 5 disclosure.
[00037] With reference to Figure 2, 200 denotes a mounting structure provided on the vehicle 100, 200e denotes an external surface of the mounting structure, 200i denotes an internal surface of the mounting structure, 200p denotes a projecting surface of the mounting structure, 202 denotes a foot support member, 204 denotes a movable lever, 206 denotes a mediation unit 10 and 208 denotes a connecting member.
[00038] In an aspect, the mounting structure 200 is disposed in at least one of the left side and right side of the vehicle 100, below the one or more seating structure 102 and the prime mover 110.The mounting structure 200 is configured to cover one or more internal vehiclecomponents from external interactions. In an embodiment, the mounting structure 200 is 15 disposed in region of the vehicle in interaction with a rider’s feet. In a preferred embodiment, the mounting structure 200 is connected to a frame member of the frame assembly. In another embodiment, the mounting structure 200 is connected or mounted onto a cover panel of the vehicle 100.
[00039] In an aspect, the mounting structure 200 is configured to securely mount at least one 20 of the movable lever 204, the mediation unit 206 and the foot support member 202 in a pre-defined region PR (shown in Figure 7) of the mounting structure 200. In another aspect, the mounting structure 200 being configured to route the connecting member 208 through the pre-defined region PR onto a main wiring harness 304 (shown in figure 3) of the vehicle 100. 10
[00040] The mounting structure 200 comprises an internal surface 200i facing the vehicle 100 interior and an external surface 200e facing the exterior of the vehicle 100 and in perception of the viewers of the vehicle 100. In an aspect, the external surface 200e mounts the foot support member 202 in the pre-defined region PR of the mounting structure 200. The internal surface 200i mounts the mediation unit 206 and the movable lever 204 in the pre-defined region PR.
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[00041] The mounting structure 200 comprises a projecting surface 200p extending in a vehicle lateral direction along a perimeter of the external surface 200e. In an aspect, the projecting surface 200p (as viewed in Figure 2) covers at least the mediation unit 206 and a portion of the movable lever 204 when the mounting structure 200 be viewed from a front of the vehicle 100. The projecting surface 200p maintains vehicle aesthetics are prevents any internal vehicle 10 components from interacting with the foot of the user. Additionally, the projecting surface 200p additionally protects the mediation unit 206 and a portion of the movable lever 204 against mud splashes, rain water and dust particles thereby maintaining the overall integrity of the braking system and the one or more braking components operational in the vehicle 100.
[00042] In an aspect, the width of the projecting surface 200p varies along the perimeter of the 15 external surface 200e. For instance, the width of the projecting surface 200p in the region of the XX’ axis is lesser in comparison to the remaining region to accommodate the movement of the movable lever 204 during engagement and disengagement. In another embodiment, the width of the projecting surface 200p extends along the lateral direction until it interfaces with a cover panel of the vehicle 100, to maintain the aesthetics of the vehicle 100. 20
[00043] In an aspect, the foot support member 202 is provided on the external surface 200e of the vehicle 100 and is configured to support the rider’s foot during vehicle operation. The foot support member 202 extends perpendicular to a longitudinal plane of the mounting structure 200 in a vehicle lateral direction. In an embodiment, the foot support member 202 being a 11
foldable member permitted at least swivel or folding movement along a hinge mounting 202a provided on the external surface 200e of the mounting surface 200. [00044] In an aspect, the vehicle 100 being provided with a movable lever 204 disposed ahead of the foot support member 202 and being user operational. In an embodiment, the movable lever is a foot operated lever actuating one or more braking components of the vehicle 100. In
5 an aspect, the movable lever 204 is configured to actuate one or more braking components (not shown) of the vehicle 100. The one or more braking components being operationally connected to at least one of the one or more front wheels 104a and one or more rear wheels 104b. In an aspect, the one or more braking components are such as, but not limited to, a disc brake, a drum brake, a hydraulic braking unit or an electric braking unit. 10
[00045] In an aspect, the vehicle 100 comprises a mediation unit 206 operatively connected to the movable lever 204. The mediation unit 206 is configured to receive an operational status of the movable lever 204 and transmit a signal via a connecting member 208 to control operation of the one or more lighting units of the vehicle 100 based on the received operational status. In an aspect, the operational status of the movable lever 204 comprises an engaged status 15 and a disengaged status. The engaged status of the movable lever 204 is indicative of an intent of actuation of the one or more braking components to enable slowing down or halting of the vehicle 100. The movable lever 204 is engaged via foot of the rider by movement on the movable lever 204 in a clockwise direction between a first position and a second position. The first position is indicative of a disengaged state of the movable lever where no actuation of one 20 or more braking component occurs. The second position is indicative of an engaged status of the moveable lever 204 where complete halting of the vehicle 100 occurs. Any movement of the movable lever 204 between the first position and the second position slows down the vehicle 100. 12
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[00046] In an aspect, the control operation of the one or more lighting units 106 relates to activation by lighting of the one or more lighting units 106. In an embodiment, the mediation unit 206 is configured to activate the tail lamp of the vehicle 100 upon detection of an engagement status of the movable lever 204.
[00047] In operation, the engagement of the movable lever 204 by the user actuates the one or 5 more braking components provided in at least one of the one or more front wheels 104a and one or more rear wheels 104b of the vehicle 100. Simultaneously, operational status of the engagement of the movable lever 204 is transmitted to the mediation unit 206, whereon the mediation unit 206 transmits a signal activating one or more lighting units 106. The activation of the one or more lighting units 106 is essential to ensure prevention of any rear end collision 10 and apprise the following vehicle as well as other road users of a potential braking or slowing down of the vehicle 100. The mediation unit 206 is configured to transmit the signal for activation of the one or more lighting units 106 via a connecting member 208 onto the main wiring harness of the vehicle 100. The main wiring harness of the vehicle 100 connects all essential electrical components including one or more control units such as, but not limited to, 15 telematics unit, body control unit, a vehicle control unit as well as the one or more lighting units 106. In an embodiment, the connecting member 208 being a wired connection extending from the mediation unit 206.
[00048] In an aspect, the mediation unit 206 disposed at a bottom portion of the pre-defined region (PR) collinear to an axis (XX’) of the foot support member 202 with the projecting 20 surface 200p covering at least one side 206a (shown in figure 4) of the mediation unit 206, and a portion of the movable lever 204. In an aspect, the external surface 200e with a extruded portion receiving the hinge member 202a enhances the strength of the mounting structure 200 to receive and support the foot support member 202, with the mediation unit 206 being collinear along XX’, the mediation unit 206 is further protected against external impacts. The external 25
impacts would get absorbed by the extruded portion of the mounting structure in connection with the hinge member 202a. Further, in the event of sideward vehicle fall, the foot support member 202 which comprises a vibration absorption covering such as, but not limited to rubber, absorbs the impact of fall which is not transmitted to the mediation unit 206. In an embodiment, the mediation unit 206 is a sensitive electro-mechanical device which requires
5 additional protection against external environmental conditions as well as impact forces. [00049] Figure 3 illustrates a side view of the mounting structure displaying components on an internal surface of the mounting structure in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00050] Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of the mounting structure in accordance with 10 some other embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00051] For the sake of brevity Figure 3 and Figure 4 shall be explained in conjunction. With reference to Figure 3 and 4, 302a denotes a first mounting portion, 302b denotes a second mounting portion, 304 denotes a main wiring harness of the vehicle 100, 306a, 306b and 306c denotes one or more actuators in connection with the one or more braking components of the 15 vehicle 100 and 308 denotes an intermediary clip.
[00052] In an aspect, the mounting structure 200 is connected to the frame member of the frame assembly of the vehicle 100 via at least a first mounting portion 302a and a second mounting portion 302b.
[00053] In an aspect, the movement of the movable lever 204 based on engagement is pivotal 20 about a fulcrum point 204a in a clockwise direction during engagement from the first position to the second position, and anti-clockwise during disengagement from the second position to the first position. 14
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[00054] In an aspect, 304 is a coupler connecting the connecting member 208 of the mediation unit 206 to the main wiring harness of the vehicle 100. The main wiring harness connects all major and minor electrical components of the vehicle including one or more lighting units 106 in assisting vehicle operation.
[00055] In an aspect, the mediation unit 206 is covered by the projecting surface 200p on one 5 side, and an edge of the movable lever 204 on the opposite side. The mediation unit 206 is mounted below the first mounting portion 302a and on an opposite surface to the mounting surface of the foot support member 202. The disclosed configuration achieves a compact yet secure disposition of multiple components without the requirement of additional brackets and unnecessary increase in wiring harness lengths. 10
[00056] In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more actuators 306a, 306b, 306c are mounted on a remnant region RR (shown in Figure 7) of the mounting structure 200. The one or more actuators 306a, 306b, 306c comprise a first actuator member 306a operatively connected to an extension of the movable lever 204 to transmit a signal indicative of requested braking force via the one or more braking components. The first actuator member 306a transmits the co-15 related applied braking force by the engagement of the movable lever 204 to a second actuator member 306b. In an embodiment the second actuator member 306b is a hydraulic cylinder with the first actuator member 306a being an input piston linked to the hydraulic cylinder. The third actuator member 306c is an output piston linked to the hydraulic cylinder which thereon transmits the calibrated braking output onto the one or more braking components for achieving 20 the requisite braking characteristics. In an exemplary embodiment the first actuator member 306a is a spring-operated actuator.
[00057] In an aspect, the connecting member 208 of the mediation unit 206 is routed by an intermediary clip 308 in a remnant region of the mounting structure 200. The disclosed routing of the connecting member 208 may be achieved by one or more intermediary clips 308. In 25
order to accommodate the intermediary clips 308 a set of mounting openings are provided on the mounting structure 200. [00058] Figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of a mediation unit and the connecting member in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00059] With reference to Figure 5, 502 denotes a plunger provided in the mediation unit 206. 5
[00060] In an aspect, the mediation unit 206 comprises at least one side 206a facing a portion of the projecting surface 200p of the mounting structure 200. The mediation unit 206 comprises an input side 206b and an output side 206c. The input side 206b comprises a plunger 402 interacting with a pre-set portion on an inside edge 204b of the movable lever 204. The operational status of the movable lever 204 is determined based on the plunger’s 502 10 movement. The output side 206c comprises a connecting member 208 configured to transmit a signal indicative of the operational status of the movable lever 204 determined based on the plunger movement 502 and the signal is configured to activate the one or more lighting units 106 when the operational status of the movable lever 204 is engaged.
[00061] In an aspect, the tip of the plunger 502 continuously rests or interacts with the pre-set 15 portion of the inside edge 204b of the movable lever 204 (as indicated in Figure 3a). Thereby, in operation, the movement of the movable lever 204 about the fulcrum 204a leads to a swivel of the movable lever 204, the plunger 502 in contact with the pre-set portion associatively extends. The extension of the plunger or movement of the plunger 502 associated with the movable lever’s engagement serves as an input to the mediation unit 206 indicative of an 20 engagement status of the movable lever 204. [00062] In an embodiment, the mediation unit 206 comprises an internal control unit which compares the movement of the plunger 502 against a pre-set threshold in determining the engagement of the movable lever 204. The disclosed configuration of the mediation unit 206 16
against a pre-set threshold arrests false positives or uncontrolled vibration experienced by the movable lever 204. Upon elimination or filtering out of accidental vibrations, impacts or other forms of operations, the mediation unit 206 then transmits a signal indicative of an engagement of the movable lever 204.
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In an embodiment, the mediation unit 206 is an electro-mechanical device configured 5 to convert the received mechanical input indicative of movable lever 206 engagement as electrical impulses transmitted via a connecting member 208 on the output side 206c of the mediation unit 206.
[00064] To ensure that the connecting member 208 avoid interaction with other components mounted on the mounting structure 200, the connecting member 208 is securely routed by an 10 intermediary clip 308. In an exemplary embodiment, the connecting member 206 transmits a mechanical pull configured to activate the one or more lighting units 106 of the vehicle 100.
[00065] Figure 6 illustrates an exploded view of the mounting structure with the mediation unit and the connecting member in accordance with some other embodiment of the present disclosure. 15
[00066] Figure 7 illustrates a side view of the mounting structure indicating a pre-defined region and a remnant region of the mounting structure in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00067] For the sake of brevity, Figure 6 and Figure 7 shall be explained in conjunction. With reference to Figure 6 and 7, 602 denotes a protruding member integrated with an internal 20 surface 200i of the mounting structure 200. The axis AA illustrates an axis location just above the first mounting portion 302a which distinguishes the pre-defined region PR from the remnant region RR of the mounting structure 200. 17
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[00068] In an aspect, the mounting structure 200 comprises a pre-defined region PR disposed below a first mounting portion 302a provided on the mounting structure 200. The pre-defined region PR is configured to mount at least a movable lever 204, a mediation unit 206 and a foot support member 202. The mediation unit 206 is operatively connected to the movable lever 204 and transmits an operational status of the movable lever 204 through a connecting member
5 208.The connecting member 208 is routed in the pre-defined region in a passage P’ formedbetween an inner edge 204b of the movable lever 204 and a first mounting portion 302a of the mounting structure 200.
[00069] In an aspect, the pre-defined region PR of the mounting structure 200 is a bottom portion of the mounting surface 200 below a first mounting portion 302a of the mounting 10 structure (200). In another aspect, the mounting structure 200 comprises a remnant region RR, the remnant region RR is above the first mounting portion 302a of the mounting structure 200. The remnant region RR comprising at least one of a second mounting portion 302b connecting the mounting structure 200 to the frame member; a plurality of mounting openings configured to mount one or more actuators 306a, 306b, 306c connected to the one or more braking 15 components of the vehicle 100; and an intermediary clip 308 configured to route the connecting member 208 extending from the pre-defined region PR onto the main wiring harness 304 of the vehicle 100.
[00070] In an aspect, the connecting member 208 is routed in a passage (P’) formed between the first mounting portion 302a of the mounting structure 200 and an inner edge 204b of the 20 movable lever 204 in the pre-defined region PR of the mounting structure 200.
[00071] In an aspect, the mounting structure 200 may be additionally provided with ribbed structures to further improve the strength of the mounting structure 200 at mounting points. Further, the mounting structure 200 may be of varying thickness across the plane of the mounting structure 200 based on requisite strength at critical failure zones of the mounting 25
structure 200 as well as material salvation in other non-critical zones. Further, the contour of the mounting structure 200 may be modified based on vehicle aesthetics to suit the mating and disposition of the mounting structure 200 onto cover panels or frame members of the vehicle 100. [00072] In an aspect, the mounting structure 200 comprises a protruding member 602
5 integrated with an internal surface 200i of the mounting structure 200 and extending perpendicular to a plane of the internal surface 200i. The protruding member 602 is conforming to a profile of a portion of the inner edge 204b of the movable lever 204 and disposed parallel to the portion of the inner edge 204b. The protruding member 602 is configured to isolate the connecting member 208 of the mediation unit 206 from the movable lever 204. 10
[00073] In an aspect, the connecting member 208 being isolated from at least one of the mounting portion 302a and the inner edge 204b of the movable lever 204 by a protruding member 602. The protruding member 602 is integrated with an inner surface 200i of the mounting structure 200 and extending perpendicular to a plane of the inner surface 200i. In an aspect, the connecting member 208 is routed in the passage (P’) between the first mounting 15 portion 302a and the protruding member 602.
[00074] In conventional vehicle layouts the connecting member 208 of the mediation unit 206 was left dangling. The movement of the movable lever 204 about the pivotal fulcrum 204a would create an undesired interaction between the connecting member 208 and the movable leaver 204 leading to disruptions in signal transmission as well as decay or degradation in cycle 20 life of the connecting member 208. The present configuration protects the connecting member 208 against movable components such as the movable lever 204 by providing a protruding member 602 disposed between the connecting wire 208’s route and the movable lever 204. 19
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[00075] The entire layout of the mounting structure 200 in securely disposing the mediation unit 206 and the movable lever separated by a protruding member 602 in a compact manner may not be obvious to a person skilled in the art. Further, conventional layouts fail to address issues of packaging the mediation unit 206 in the vicinity of the movable lever 204 and also the reduced cycle life of connecting member 208 extending from the mediation unit 206.
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[00076] The specific conditions, such as disposition of the mediation unit 206 colinear to an axis of the foot support member 202 as well as disposition of the movable lever 204 in the mounting structure 200 contribute to the non-obviousness of the claimed invention. Further, establishment of a projecting surface 200o of the mounting structure 200 configured to maintain the aesthetics as well as accord protection to the mediation unit may not be an obvious 10 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.
[0001] The present subject matter minimizes latency in existing braking systems between engagement of the movable lever and the activation of one or more lighting units achieved by secure disposition of the mediation unit in the vicinity of the movable lever. The present subject 15 matter additionally provides a mounting structure configured to mount a multitude of components which are otherwise placed distantly in a conventional vehicle layout. The disclosed mounting structure provides a single mounting bracket which disposed the foot support member, the movable lever, the mediation unit as well as one or more actuators. The disclosed configuration negates the requirement of additional brackets which were otherwise 20 existent in conventional vehicle layouts.
[0002] Additionally, the overall cycle life and of the connecting member of the mediation unit is maintained since interaction with movable parts are restrained and the mounting structure 200 protects the connecting member against external impacts. Additionally, the overall reliability of the braking system deployed in the vehicle is improved. 25
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[0003] 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
5 vehicles as the claimed system and constructional features provide a technical solution to a technical problem.
[0004] 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 10 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.
[0005] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and 15 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 20 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.
[0006] 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 25
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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
5 appended claims. , Claims:We Claim:
1.A vehicle (100), the vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame assembly;
a foot support member (202); 5
a movable lever (204), the movable lever (204) being user operational and being configured to actuate one or more braking components of the vehicle (100);
a mediation unit (206), the mediation unit (206) being operatively connected to the movable lever (204), wherein the mediation unit (206) being configured to:
receive an operational status of the movable lever (204); and 10
transmit a signal via a connecting member (208) to control operation of one or more lighting units of the vehicle (100) based on the received operational status; and
a mounting structure (200), the mounting structure (200) being connected to a frame member of the frame assembly, 15
wherein the mounting structure (200) being configured to securely mount at least one of the movable lever (204), the mediation unit (206) and the foot support member (202) in a pre-defined region (PR) of the mounting structure (200); and
wherein the mounting structure (200) being configured to route the 20 connecting member (208) through the pre-defined region (PR) onto a main wiring harness (304) of the vehicle (100).
2.The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting structure (200)comprising an:
external surface (200e) mounting the foot support member (202) in the pre-25 defined region (PR) of the mounting structure (200); and
an internal surface (200i) mounting the mediation unit (206) and the movable lever (204) in the pre-defined region (PR),
wherein the pre-defined region (PR) being a bottom portion of the mounting surface (200) below a first mounting portion (302a) of the mounting 30 structure (200),
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wherein the first mounting portion (302a) being configured to connect the mounting structure (200) onto the frame member.
3.The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the mounting structure (200)comprising a projecting surface (200p) extending in a vehicle lateral direction along a5 perimeter of the external surface (200e), wherein the projecting surface (200p) beingconfigured to cover at least the mediation unit (206) and a portion of the movable lever(204)when the mounting structure (200) be viewed from a front of the vehicle (100).
4.The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the mounting structure (200)10 comprising a remnant region (RR), the remnant region (RR) being above the firstmounting portion (302a) of the mounting structure (200), wherein the remnant region(RR) comprising at least one of:
a second mounting portion (302b) connecting the mounting structure (200) to the frame member; 15
a plurality of mounting openings configured to mount one or more actuators (306a, 306b, 306c) connected to the one or more braking components of the vehicle (100); and
an intermediary clip (308) configured to route the connecting member (208) extending from the pre-defined region (PR) onto the main wiring harness (304) of the 20 vehicle (100).
5.The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mediation unit (206) beingdisposed at a bottom portion of the pre-defined region (PR) collinear to an axis (XX’)of the foot support member (202) with the projecting surface (200p) covering at least25 one side (206a) of the mediation unit (206), and a portion of the movable lever (204).
6.The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mediation unit (206) comprising:
an input side (206b) comprising a plunger (402) interacting with a pre-set portion on an inside edge (204b) of the movable lever 204, 30
wherein the operational status of the movable lever (204) being determined based on the plunger’s (402) movement; and
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an output side (206c) comprising the connecting member (208) configured to transmit a signal indicative of the operational status of the movable lever (204) determined based on the plunger movement (402),
wherein the signal being configured to activate the one or more lighting units when the operational status of the movable lever (204) being 5 engaged.
7.The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the connecting member (208) beingrouted in a passage (P’) formed between the first mounting portion (302a) of themounting structure (200) and an inner edge (204b) of the movable lever (204) in the10 pre-defined region (PR).
8.The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the mounting structure (200)comprising a protruding member (602) integrated with an internal surface (200i) of themounting structure (200) and extending perpendicular to a plane of the internal surface15 (200i), wherein the protruding member (602) being conforming to a profile of a portionof the inner edge (204b) of the movable lever (204) and disposed parallel to the portionof the inner edge (204b), wherein the protruding member (602) being configured toisolate the connecting member (208) of the mediation unit (206) from the movable lever(204).20
9.A mounting structure (200), the mounting structure (200) comprising:
a pre-defined region (PR) disposed below a first mounting portion (302a) provided on the mounting structure (200), the pre-defined region (PR) configured to mount at least a movable lever (204), a mediation unit (206) and a foot support member 25 (202),
wherein the mediation unit (206) being operatively connected to the movable lever (204) and transmitting an operational status of the movable lever (204)through a connecting member (208),
wherein the connecting member (208) being routed in the pre-30 defined region in a passage (P’) formed between an inner edge (204b) of the movable lever (204) and a first mounting portion (302a) of the mounting structure (200).
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10.The mounting structure (200) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the connecting member(208)being isolated from at least one of the mounting portion (302a) and the inner edge(204b) of the movable lever (204) by a protruding member (602),
wherein the protruding member (602) being integrated with an inner surface 5 (200i) of the mounting structure (200) and extending perpendicular to a plane of the inner surface (200i).
11.The mounting structure (200) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the connecting member(208)being routed in the passage (P’) between the first mounting portion (302a) and10 the protruding member (602).