Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates to a saddle-type vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to the saddle-type vehicle having an electrical component for controlling an illumination of lights .

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] Light emitting diodes (LED) lights have gained popularity in modern saddle-type vehicles such as motorcycles and scooters owing to numerous advantages over traditional lighting systems. The LED lights are durable, with solid-state construction that withstands shocks and vibrations, lasting tens of thousands of hours. The LED lights provide superior visibility, enhancing safety on the road, and instantly illuminate without warm-up periods. The compact design of the LED lights allows for versatile styling options, and further customization is possible with various color and configurations. Overall, LED lights offer benefits in energy efficiency, durability, safety, design, and sustainability, making them a preferred choice for modern two-wheelers.
[003] It has been observed that in order to regulate LED light operations, a LED controller unit is required. In existing configuration of vehicles, the LED controller unit is integrated with either a headlamp assembly or a lighting system control unit. However, it has been observed that these integrated controller units have certain drawbacks and advantages. Firstly, these integrated controller units are more prone to increased system complexity and impose requirements of replacement of the entire unit in case of any malfunctioning or failure of any part, circuit, or associated components. Additionally, these integrated controller units often incur higher costs. Hence, a need for a distinct LED controller unit for the headlamp arises to reduce complexities and to prevent any disruption to other components. By having a dedicated LED controller unit, any malfunction or failure in one component does not affect the functionality of others, thereby facilitating assembly and easy maintenance.
[004] Also, in existing two-wheeled vehicles, the LED controller unit is placed distantly from the headlamp assembly owing to the constraints of the existing configuration and lay out of the vehicle. This disposition tends to further increase the wire length which also impacts the overall operations of the LED lights and delay in signal reception.
[005] It has also been observed that due to space constraints, it remains a huge challenge in positioning the LED controller unit. Further, in existing configuration, the LED controller units are susceptible to issues like water ingression which causes frequent device failure(s) and malfunctioning.
[006] In view of the foregoing, there is a need to provide a two-wheeled vehicle which overcomes at least the above-mentioned disadvantages and drawbacks.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[007] In one aspect of the invention, a saddle-type vehicle is disclosed. The saddle-type vehicle includes a head tube; a headlamp. The headlamp is configured to receive one or more primary light emitting elements. The vehicle includes one or more second light emitting elements and an electronic component. The electronic component being inclinedly disposed in front of the headtube in a rear-front direction of the vehicle. The electronic component being positioned behind the headlamp and is supportably mounted on the headtube. The electrical component is configured to control illumination of each of the one or more primary light emitting elements and the secondary light emitting elements
[008] In an embodiment, the saddle-type vehicle includes one or more cover members for covering the electronic component from front and above.
[009] In an embodiment, a connection side of the electronic component being oriented to face a downward side of the vehicle.
[010] In an embodiment, the electronic component being aligned with a center plane of the vehicle.
[011] In an embodiment, the saddle-type vehicle includes a mounting bracket for supportably mounting each of the headlamp and the electronic component on the headtube.
[012] In an embodiment, a bottom portion of the mounting bracket is configured to supportably receive a base portion of the headlamp.
[013] In an embodiment, an upper portion of the mounting bracket is configured to receive the electronic component.
[014] In an embodiment, the electronic component includes a housing having a plurality of mounting holes for receiving fasteners for mounting the electronic component on the upper portion of the mounting bracket.
[015] In an embodiment, at least one of the primary light emitting elements and the secondary light emitting elements being a Light emitting diode light.
[016] In an embodiment, the one or more secondary light emitting elements being disposed inside bending lamps and turn signal lamps of the vehicle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[017] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
Figure 1a is a schematic view of a front-upper portion of a two-wheeled vehicle illustrating an electrical component mounted on a headtube of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 1b is a side view of the front-upper portion of the two-wheeled vehicle illustrating the electrical component mounted on the mounting bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2a is a top view of the front-upper portion of the two-wheeled vehicle illustrating the electrical component mounted on the mounting bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2b is a top perspective view of the front-upper portion of the two-wheeled vehicle illustrating the disposition of the electronic component on the mounting bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3a is a side perspective view of the electronic component being detached from the mounting bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3b is an exploded view of the mounting bracket as shown in Figure 3a, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4a-4b illustrates perspective views of the electronic component, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[018] The present invention relates to a two-wheeled vehicle having an electrical component for controlling illumination of Light emitting diode (LED) lights of the vehicle.
[019] Figure 1a is a schematic view of a front-upper portion of a two-wheeled vehicle 100 illustrating an electrical component mounted on a headtube of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1b is a side view of the front-upper portion of the two-wheeled vehicle 100 illustrating the electrical component mounted on a mounting bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[020] The vehicle 100 includes a head tube 102, a pair of main tubes 104 and a pair of seat rails (not shown). Each of the pair of the main tubes 104 having a front end and a rear end. The front ends of the main tubes 104 are attached to the head tube 102 through a fastener 105. The pair of main tubes is extending rearwardly and downwardly from the headtube in a front-rear direction of the vehicle 100. The vehicle 100 includes a pair of down tubes attached to the head tube. The pair of down tubes is extending rearwardly and downwardly from the head tube in the front-rear direction of the vehicle 100.
[021] The vehicle 100 has an internal combustion engine (not shown) as a prime mover that is supported on the down tubes of the vehicle 100.The vehicle 100 includes a pair of pivot plates. Each of the pivot plate is attached to one of rear ends of the main tubes. The vehicle 100 includes a swing arm swingably mounted on the pair of pivot plates. The vehicle includes a cross member extending in a vehicle width direction between the pair of the pivot plates. The vehicle 100 includes a front suspension unit (not shown) and a rear suspension unit (not shown). The vehicle 100 includes a front wheel (not shown) and a rear wheel (not shown).
[022] A headlamp 110 is supportably mounted on the head tube 102. The headlamp 110 is configured to receive one or more primary light emitting elements 120a. The headlamp 110 includes one or more secondary light emitting elements 120b. Each of the primary light emitting elements 120a and the secondary light emitting elements 120b is a Light emitting diode light. In a non-limiting example, the one or more secondary light emitting elements 120b being disposed inside bending lamps and turn signal lamps of the vehicle 100.
[023] An electronic component 200 is inclinedly disposed in front of the head tube 102 in a rear-front direction of the vehicle 100 and positioned behind the headlamp 110. The electronic component 200 is supportably mounted on the head tube 102. The electronic component 200 is aligned with a center plane of the vehicle 100.
[024] Each of the primary light emitting elements 120a and the secondary light emitting elements are electrically connected to the electronic component 200. The electronic component 200 is a LED driver unit configured to control power supply of each of the primary light emitting elements 120a and the secondary light emitting elements 120b for controlling illumination. The secondary light emitting elements 120b include couplers (C). The couplers (C) being connected to the electronic component 200.
[025] The vehicle 100 includes a mounting bracket 150 for supportably mounting each of the headlamp 110 and the electronic component 200. The mounting bracket 150 extends in an upward-downward direction of the vehicle 100 and along the head tube 102. The mounting bracket 150 is supportably attached on the head tube 102. The mounting bracket 150 includes an upper portion 152, an intermediate portion 154 (shown in Figure 2a) and a bottom portion 158. The bottom portion 158 comprises a stay portion 159 protruding in a rear-front direction of the vehicle 100. The stay portion 159 of the mounting bracket 150 is configured to supportably receive a base portion 118 of the headlamp 110. The upper portion 152 of the mounting bracket 150 is configured to receive the electronic component 200.
[026] In an embodiment, the vehicle 100 includes one or more cover members 108 i.e. a front cover member and an upper cover member. The front cover member is covering the electronic component 200 from front and the upper cover member is covering the electronic component from above. In an embodiment, the front cover member is configured to cover the sides of the headlamp 110 and the upper cover member is mounted above the front cover member and is extending slantwise toward the head tube 102. The electronic component 200 is located behind the front cover member, below the upper cover member and in front of the head tube 102. Such disposition enhances protection of the electronic components by preventing entry of dust, water, moisture etc.
[027] In an embodiment, the electronic component 200 includes a connection side 220 configured to receive a socket (S). The socket (S) includes electrical pins connected to wiring harness (W). The wiring harness (W) operably connects the electronic component 200 with a vehicle control unit (not shown) and each of the primary light emitting elements 120a and the secondary light emitting elements 120b. The vehicle control unit is configured to receive data from vehicle sensors. Based on input signals received from the vehicle control unit, the electronic component 200 controls the illumination of each of the one or more primary light emitting elements 120a and the secondary light emitting elements 120b. In a non-limiting example, the electronic component 200 adjusts the illumination or intensity or brightness of the one or more primary light emitting elements 120a and the secondary light emitting elements 120b based on ambient conditions of the vehicle. The electronic component 200 is configured to turn OFF the power supply upon detection of short-circuit, or overvoltage detection.
[028] As shown in Figure 1b, the mounting bracket 150 is inclinedly disposed on the head tube 102. Such angular disposition of the mounting bracket 150 makes space available for mounting or disposing other components of the vehicle to be placed in front of the head tube 102. As the electronic component 200 is oriented inclinedly with respect to the head tube 102, a connection side 220 of the electronic component 200 being oriented to face a downward side of the vehicle 100. Due to such orientation, the protection of the socket (S) including the electrical pins is increased as the socket (S) attached to the downward side and electrical pins of the connection side 220 thereof are safeguarded from water ingress and also the chances of electrical malfunctions are reduced.
[029] Figure 2a is a top view of the front-upper portion of the two-wheeled vehicle illustrating the electrical component 200 mounted on the mounting bracket 150, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2b is a top perspective view of the front-upper portion of the two-wheeled vehicle illustrating the disposition of the electronic component 200 on the mounting bracket 150, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[030] As shown in Figure 2a, 2b, the upper portion 152 comprises a pair of protrusions 152a being spaced apart from each other. In an embodiment, the space formed between the pair of protrusions 152a is configured to accommodate the electronic component 200. The upper portion 152 of the mounting bracket 150 includes a pair of mounting recesses 153 (shown in Figure 3a).
[031] In an embodiment, the electronic component 200 includes a pair of attachment portions 209. Each of the pair of attachment portions 209 extends outwardly from opposite sides of a housing of the electronic component 200. Each of the attachment portions 209 includes a mounting hole 210. The mounting holes 210 are aligned with the mounting recesses 153 of the mounting bracket 150. Each of the mounting holes 210 is configured to receive a fastener 214 for mounting the electronic component 200 on the upper portion 152 of the mounting bracket 150. The fasteners 214 may be, but not limited to, a screw, rivet, nut and/or bolt.
[032] In an embodiment, the attachment portions 209 along with the fasteners 214 form a two-point mounting configuration and due to which a surface of a rear side of the housing of the electronic component 200 mates with a surface of a portion of the upper portion 152 of the mounting bracket 150. As a result, the electronic component 200 is firmly secured in place via the two-point mounting configuration. This configuration ensures stability and sturdy support, essential for keeping the electronic component 200 in position, particularly amidst dynamic circumstances like vibrations generated when the vehicle 100 is in motion.
[033] In an embodiment, the bottom portion 158 of the mounting bracket 150 includes a stay portion 159. The stay portion 159 is configured to accommodate the base portion 118 (shown in Figure 1b) of the headlamp 110 and provide a support thereof.
[034] Figure 3a is a side perspective view of the electronic component being detached from the mounting bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3b is an exploded view of the mounting bracket as shown in Figure 3a, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The head tube 102 includes a bracket 103 attached to a front portion of the headtube. The bracket 103 includes a plurality of attachment portions 103a configured to receiving a first connection member 151a and a second connection member 151b of the mounting bracket 150.
[035] In an embodiment, each of the first connection member 151a and the second connection member 151b of the mounting bracket 150 being formed on a side of the mounting bracket facing the head tube 102. The first connection member 151a includes one end attached to the bracket 103 and another end 155 of the first connection member 151a is abutted to an elongated groove formed on the intermediate portion 154 (shown in Figure 2a) of the mounting bracket 150.
[036] As shown in Figure 3a, the upper portion 152 includes an opening (O). The opening is provided to vent out the heat generated by the electronic component 200 during operation.
[037] Figure 4a-4b illustrates perspective views of the electronic component 200, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The electrical component 200 includes a housing 201. The housing 201 is configured to receive components of the electrical component 200. In a non-limiting example, components include a light emitting diode (LED) driver circuit, a protection circuitry, a heat sink, a microcontroller, connectors, and wirings. The LED driver circuit regulates voltage and current to ensure proper operation and prevent damage, alongside voltage and current regulators to maintain stability and uniform brightness. The protection circuitry safeguards against voltage fluctuations and short circuits. The heat sink dissipates heat generated inside the housing. The microcontroller is configured to provide like dimming control and operably connected with the vehicle control unit.
[038] In an embodiment, the housing 201 is formed of a front side 202, a rear side 204, a right-side 205, a left-side 206, a top side 203 and a bottom side 208. In a non-limiting example, the bottom side 208 is the connection side 220 (shown in Figure 1b). Each of the left-side 204 and the right-side 206 includes the attachment portions 209 protruding outwardly. Each of the attachment portions 209 includes the mounting holes 210 for receiving the fasteners and securing the electronic component on the head tube 102 (shown in Figure 2b)
[039] Advantageously, the present invention provides a saddle-type vehicle having an electronic component being inclinedly disposed in front of the headtube and positioned behind the headlamp. The electronic component is supportably mounted on the headtube and configured to control illumination of each of the one or more primary light emitting elements and the secondary light emitting elements. Such angular disposition of the mounting bracket makes space available for mounting or disposing other components of the vehicle to be placed in front of the headtube and thus provide an effective space utilization of the saddle-type vehicle.
[040] The present invention provides that the electronic component is firmly secured in place via the two-point mounting configuration. This mounting configuration ensures stability and sturdy support, essential for keeping the electronic component in position, particularly amidst dynamic circumstances like vibrations generated during the vehicle operations.
[041] Further, the present invention provides that the electronic component is disposed in front of the headtube and covered by one or more cover members from front and above and is aligned with a center plane of the vehicle. Such disposition enhances protection of the electronic components by preventing entry of dust, water, moisture etc. and consequently improves the life of the component. Furthermore, the present invention provides that electronic component is oriented inclinedly with respect to the head tube and a connection side of the electronic component is oriented to face a downward side of the vehicle. Due to such orientation, the protection to the socket including the electrical pins in increased as the socket attached to the electrical connections. Such orientation mitigates the risk of water ingress and the chances of electrical malfunctioning which increases the overall life span of the component.
[042] The present invention provides that the electronic component is an independent unit for managing and controlling the illumination of the LED lights and provided separately from the headlight of a headlight assembly. The present invention increases the system reliability and provides an ease in repairing, servicing, or replacement of the electronic component.
[043] While the present invention has been described with respect to certain embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modification may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.

List of Reference Numerals
100 – Vehicle
102 – Head tube
103 – Bracket of the head tube
103a – Plurality of attachment portions of the bracket
104 – Main tube
108 – Cover members
110 – Headlamp
118 – Base portion of the headlamp
120a – Primary light emitting elements
120b – Secondary light emitting elements
150 – Mounting Bracket
151a – First connection member
151b – Second connection member
152 – Upper portion of the mounting bracket
152a – Pair of protrusions of the upper portion
153 – Mounting recesses
154 – Intermediate portion of the mounting bracket
155 – End of the first connection member
158 – Bottom portion of the mounting bracket
159 – Stay potion of the bottom portion
200 – Electronic component
201 – Housing of the electronic component
202 – Front side of the housing
203 – Top side of the housing
204 – Rear side of the housing
205 – Right-side of the housing
206 – Left-side of the housing
208 – Bottom side of the housing
209 – Attachment portions of the electronic component
210 – Mounting holes of the electronic component
220 – Connection side of the electronic component
C – Couplers
O – Opening of the upper portion of the mounting bracket
O – Socket of the connection side of the electronic component
W – Wiring harness
, Claims:1. A saddle-type vehicle (100) comprising:
a head tube (102);
a headlamp (110) supportably mounted on the headtube (102), the headlamp (110) being configured to receive one or more primary light emitting elements (120a);
one or more secondary light emitting elements (120b); and
an electronic component (200) being inclinedly disposed in front of the headtube (102) in a rear-front direction of the vehicle (100) and positioned behind the headlamp (110), the electronic component (200) being supportably mounted on the headtube (102) and configured to control illumination of each of the one or more primary light emitting elements (120a) and the secondary light emitting elements (120b).

2. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises one or more cover members (108) for covering the electronic component (200) from front and above.

3. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a connection side (220) of the electronic component (200) being oriented to face a downward side of the vehicle (100).

4. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic component (200) being aligned with a center plane of the vehicle (100).

5. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a mounting bracket (150) for supportably mounting each of the headlamp and the electronic component (200) on the headtube (102).

6. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein a bottom portion (158) of the mounting bracket (150) being configured to supportably receive a base portion of the headlamp (110).

7. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein an upper portion (152) of the mounting bracket (150) being configured to receive the electronic component (200).

8. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the electronic component (200) comprises a housing (201) having a plurality of mounting holes (210) for receiving fasteners (214) for mounting the electronic component (200) on the top portion (152) of the mounting bracket (150).

9. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the primary light emitting elements (120a) and the secondary light emitting elements (120b) being a Light emitting diode light.

10. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more secondary light emitting elements (120b) being disposed inside bending lamps and turn signal lamps of the vehicle (100).