Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001]
The present subject matter relates to a vehicle, more particularly, a location for mounting a receptor unit in a fuel tank assembly of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002]
In general, vehicles are provided with a plurality of vehicle components 5 for operation of the vehicle. The plurality of vehicle components includes a plurality of electrical and electronic components configured for operating a locking system of the vehicle. Conventionally, the locking system of the vehicle is accessed through a key or an electronic key fob.
[003]
In general, the key fob is received and actuated by a receptor unit 10 comprising antennas. The antennas are wireless devices which can receive and sending wireless signals for actuation of the key fob. In general, the receptor unit is disposed in a vehicle near an ignition lock of the vehicle.
[004]
In general, the receptor unit is also disposed near an instrument cluster of the vehicle for ease of accessibility. However, disposing of the receptor unit in this 15 location subjects the receptor unit to environmental conditions such as rain, dirt, and dust. This in turn reduces the life of the receptor unit and leads to delay in actuation of the key fob for locking and unlocking the vehicle.
[005]
Furthermore, the receptor unit being disposed near the instrument cluster of the vehicle is prone to theft due to ease of access and visibility. This in turn creates 20 problems for the user of the vehicle, as he is unable to lock or unlock the vehicle in the absence of the receptor unit.
[006]
Additionally, the receptor unit is provided with one or more connector cables which connect the receptor unit to the locking system of the vehicle. However, disposing the receptor unit in proximity to the instrument cluster subjects the 25 connector cables to be routed throughout the expanse of the vehicle layout. This in turn increases the length of the wire routing and enhances visibility of the connector cables. This in turn subjects the connector cables to environmental conditions and damages the connector cables. Furthermore, the wire routing running across the vehicle layout also reduces aesthetic appeal of the vehicle and increases design 30 complexity of the vehicle.
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[007]
Moreover, the wireless key requires unrestricted access to operate and unlock the vehicle. However, the conventional configuration of packaging the receptor unit in proximity of the instrument cluster impedes this purpose since a plurality of electronic components of the vehicle interferes with the signal of the wireless key and thereby reduces the efficiency of the wireless key. 5
[008]
Hence, it is preferred to have a location for mounting a receptor unit of the vehicle for increasing life of the receptor unit and for reducing theft of the receptor unit for ease of locking and unlocking of the vehicle by the user.
SUMMARY 10
[009]
The present subject matter provides packaging of a receptor unit in proximity of one or more vehicle logos and provided in a fuel tank assembly of the vehicle for increasing life of the receptor unit and for preventing theft of the receptor unit.
[010]
As per an aspect of the present invention, a vehicle comprising a frame 15 assembly and a fuel tank assembly. The fuel tank assembly comprising a fuel tank inner cover assembly and a fuel tank outer cover assembly. The fuel tank assembly being configured for accommodating a receptor unit of the vehicle. The receptor unit being disposed between the fuel tank inner cover assembly and the fuel tank outer cover assembly. 20
[011]
As per an embodiment, the fuel tank inner cover assembly being configured to cover one or more fuel tank components, and the fuel tank outer cover assembly being configured to cover the receptor unit.
[012]
As per another embodiment, the receptor unit comprising a housing, one or more connectors, one or more antennas, and one or more mounting provisions. 25 The housing is configured to accommodate the one or more antennas. The one or more connectors is configured for connecting the receptor unit with a locking system of the vehicle. The housing of the receptor unit is attached to the fuel tank inner cover assembly through one or more fastening provisions.
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[013]
As per another embodiment, the receptor unit comprising a first surface and a second surface. The first surface being in proximity to the one or more antennas, and the first surface being a sensing surface.
[014]
As per another embodiment, the second surface of the receptor unit is configured for mounting and attaching the receptor unit to the fuel tank inner cover 5 assembly. The receptor unit is attached through one or more mounting provisions.
[015]
As per another embodiment, the first surface of the receptor unit being configured to overlap with the fuel tank outer cover assembly of the fuel tank assembly. The receptor unit is enabled to lock and unlock the vehicle upon activation of the one or more antenna of the receptor unit using a wireless key. The wireless 10 key being present in proximity of the one or more antennas of the receptor unit.
[016]
As per another embodiment, the one or more antennas of the receptor unit is disposed behind a logo (L) of the vehicle, and the logo (L) is disposed on the fuel tank outer cover assembly.
[017]
As per another aspect of the present invention, a fuel tank assembly 15 comprising a fuel tank inner cover assembly and a fuel tank outer cover assembly. The fuel tank assembly is configured for accommodating a receptor unit of the vehicle. The receptor unit is disposed between the fuel tank inner cover assembly and the fuel tank outer cover assembly.
[018]
As per an embodiment, the receptor unit comprising a first surface and a 20 second surface. The first surface being in proximity of the one or more antennas, and wherein the first surface being a sensing surface.
[019]
As per another embodiment, the second surface of the receptor unit is configured for mounting and attaching the receptor unit on the fuel tank inner cover assembly, and the receptor unit is attached through one or more mounting provisions. 25
[020]
As per another embodiment, the first surface of the receptor unit is configured to overlap with the fuel tank outer cover assembly of the fuel tank assembly. The receptor unit is enabled to lock and unlock the vehicle upon activation of the one or more antenna of the receptor unit using a wireless key. The wireless key being present in proximity of the one or more antennas of the receptor unit. 30
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[021]
As per another embodiment, the one or more antennas of the receptor unit is disposed behind a logo (L) of the vehicle. The logo (L) is disposed on the fuel tank outer cover assembly.
[022]
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not 5 restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPT ION OF THE DRAWINGS
[023]
The present invention is described with reference to figures. This invention is implementable in two-wheeled, three wheeled and four wheeled 10 vehicles. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components. Further, the inventive features of the invention are outlined in the appended claims.
[024]
Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a fuel tank assembly of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. 15
[025]
Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of a receptor unit disposed in the fuel tank assembly of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[026]
Figure 3 illustrates a side view of the receptor unit disposed in the fuel tank assembly of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present 20 subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[027]
Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the 25 accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as 30 exemplary only, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims.
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[028]
The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting 5 principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[029]
The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms or particular fields of use disclosed. As such, it is contemplated that various alternate embodiments and/or modifications to the present disclosure, 10 whether explicitly described or implied herein, are possible in light of the disclosure. Having thus described embodiments of the present disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is limited only by the claims. 15
[030]
Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, “third”, “primary”, “secondary”, “main” or any other ordinary and/or numerical terms, should also be taken only as identifiers, to assist the reader's understanding of the various elements, embodiments, variations and/or modifications of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, 20 particularly as to the order, or preference, of any element, embodiment, variation and/or modification relative to, or over, another element, embodiment, variation and/or modification.
[031]
Hence it is an object of the present invention to provide a location for mounting the receptor unit of the vehicle for preventing theft of the receptor unit and 25 for increasing the life of the receptor unit and to overcome other related problems known in the art as explained in the background problem.
[032]
It is also an object of the present invention to reduce overall length of the connector cables of the vehicle and prevent damage of the connector cables of the receptor unit. 30
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[033]
It is also an object of the present invention to improve vehicle handling capacity and reduce user confusion for operation of one or more switches during running condition of the vehicle.
[034]
It is also an object of the present invention to improve the life of the receptor unit and prevent damage of the antennas of the receptor unit. 5
[035]
It is also an object of the present invention to provide ease of assembly and reduce overall assembly time of the receptor unit of the vehicle.
[036]
The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[037]
Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a fuel tank assembly (100) of a 10 vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of a receptor unit (200) disposed in the fuel tank assembly (100) of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 3 illustrates a side view of the receptor unit (200) disposed in the fuel tank assembly (100) of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of 15 the present subject matter. For brevity, figures 1, 2 and 3 will be discussed together.
[038]
A vehicle comprising a frame assembly (not shown), and the frame assembly comprising a front portion and a rear portion along a vehicle longitudinal axis. The front portion of the frame assembly comprising a main tube (102) and a down tube (110). In one embodiment, the down tube (110) extending downwardly 20 from the main tube (102). The frame assembly (not shown) is configured to receive a fuel tank assembly (100). The fuel tank assembly (100) is disposed rearwardly from the main tube (102) and the fuel tank assembly (100) is configured for receiving a fuel tank (not shown) and a plurality of covers (106, 108, 112a, 112b) for covering the fuel tank and one or more fuel tank fuel tank components, such as a fuel float 25 etc., and thereby prevents damage of the fuel tank from external environmental conditions. In one embodiment, the fuel tank assembly (100) is disposed in the front portion of the frame assembly. In one embodiment, the fuel tank assembly (100) comprising an ignition lock (104) for starting and stopping of a power unit (not shown) of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the plurality of covers (106, 108, 112a, 30 112b) comprising a fuel tank top cover assembly (106), a fuel tank bottom cover
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(108), a fuel tank outer cover assembly (112a), and a fuel tank inner cover assembly (112b). In one embodiment, the fuel tank outer cover assembly (112a) comprising a logo (L). In another embodiment, one of the plurality of covers (106, 108, 112a, 112b) comprising the logo (L).
[039]
In one embodiment, the fuel tank inner cover assembly (112b) comprising 5 a receptor unit (200). The receptor unit (200) is configured for wirelessly receiving a signal from a wireless key and thereby enables locking and unlocking of the vehicle. The receptor unit (200) is disposed in a portion of the fuel tank inner cover assembly (112b) and the receptor unit (200) is covered by the fuel tank outer cover assembly (112a). In one embodiment, the receptor unit (200) comprising a housing 10 (not shown), one or more connectors (204), one or more antennas (200a), and one or more mounting provisions (204a, 204b). In one embodiment, the housing is configured to accommodate and secure the one or more antennas (200a). The one or more connectors (204) is configured for connecting the receptor unit (200) with the locking system of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the receptor unit (200) is attached 15 to the fuel tank inner cover assembly (112b) through the one or more mounting provisions (204a, 204b) and the one or more mounting provisions (204a, 204b) is received by one or more fastening provisions (not shown) which are provided on the fuel tank inner cover assembly (112b). In one embodiment, the one or more antennas (200a) of the receptor unit (200) is disposed behind the logo (L) of the vehicle. In 20 one exemplary embodiment, the logo (L) is disposed on the fuel tank outer cover assembly (112a). In another exemplary embodiment, the logo (L) is disposed on a front cowl (not shown) of the vehicle. In another exemplary embodiment, the logo (L) is disposed on plurality of side covers (not shown) of the vehicle.
[040]
In one embodiment, the receptor unit (100) comprising a first surface 25 (202a) and a second surface (202b). The first surface (202a) is disposed in proximity of the one or more antennas (200a) of the receptor unit (200). In one embodiment, the first surface (202a) is a sensing surface for sensing a wireless signal from the wireless key. In one embodiment, the second surface (202b) of the receptor unit (200) is configured for mounting and attaching the receptor unit (200) to the fuel 30 tank inner cover assembly (112b). In one embodiment, the one or more mounting
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provisions (204a, 204b) is disposed on the second surface (202b) for attaching the
receptor unit (200) on the fuel tank inner cover assembly (112b). In one embodiment, the first surface (202a) of the receptor unit (200) is configured to overlap with the fuel tank outer cover assembly (112a) of the fuel tank assembly (100). In another embodiment, the first surface (202a) of the receptor unit (200) being in proximity of 5 the logo (L) of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the receptor unit (200) is enabled to lock and unlock the vehicle upon activation of the one or more antenna (200a) of the receptor unit (200) using the wireless key. In one embodiment, the wireless key is present in proximity to the one or more antennas (200a) of the receptor unit (200). In another embodiment, the wireless key is hovered over the one or more antennas 10 (200a) of the receptor unit (200).
[041]
Various embodiments of the invention provides packaging of a receptor unit in proximity of one or more vehicle logos and provided in a fuel tank assembly of the vehicle for increasing life of the receptor unit and for preventing theft of the receptor unit. 15
[042]
The present invention is a vehicle comprising a frame assembly and a fuel tank assembly. The fuel tank assembly comprising a fuel tank inner cover assembly and a fuel tank outer cover assembly. The fuel tank assembly being configured for accommodating a receptor unit of the vehicle. The receptor unit being disposed between the fuel tank inner cover assembly and the fuel tank outer cover assembly. 20
[043]
The present claimed invention solves the technical problem of damage in antennas of the receptor unit from environmental conditions in the present configuration of the receptor unit in a vehicle and to prevent theft of the receptor unit from the vehicle.
[044]
Specifically, the packaging of the receptor unit in the fuel tank assembly 25 protects the receptor unit from the harsh environmental conditions such as rain, mud, dirt etc. and thereby increases the life of the receptor unit. Furthermore, the protection of the receptor unit by the fuel tank outer cover assembly prevents loss of signal between the one or more antennas of the receptor unit and the wireless key.
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[045]
Additionally, the packaging of the receptor unit behind a logo L of the vehicle prevents user confusion regarding unlocking of the vehicle and enhances the aesthetic and attractiveness of the vehicle.
[046]
Furthermore, the packaging of the receptor unit in the receptor unit enhances safety of the receptor unit and thereby prevents damage to the receptor unit 5 during a collision or an external impact.
[047]
The present invention also provides advantages of ease of assembly of the receptor unit and thereby provides ease of serviceability and replaceability of the receptor unit by uncovering the fuel tank outer cover assembly and replacing the receptor unit, and therefore prevents use of any complicated tools or designs to 10 replace the receptor unit.
[048]
Considering the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed receptor unit being disposed on a fuel tank inner cover assembly and being covered by the fuel tank outer cover assembly, the claimed invention as discussed above is not routine, conventional, or well 15 understood in the art, as the claimed invention enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed invention clearly bring an improvement in the configuration and packaging of the receptor unit and improves the life and operation of the receptor unit as well as prevents theft of the receptor unit as the claimed invention provide a technical solution to a technical 20 problem.
[049]
Furthermore, the disclosed invention is not abstract and a person skilled in the art would not be motivated to package a receptor unit disposed on a fuel tank inner cover assembly and being covered by the fuel tank outer cover assembly and the receptor unit being in proximity of a vehicle logo. This enhances the safety and 25 security of the receptor unit and thereby prevents damage of the receptor unit during an external impact.
[050]
While the present invention has been shown and described with reference to the foregoing preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes in form, connection, and detail may be made therein without departing 30 from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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Reference Numerals:
100 fuel tank assembly
102 main tube 5
104 ignition lock
106 fuel tank top cover assembly
108 fuel tank bottom cover assembly
110 down tube
112a fuel tank outer cover assembly 10
112b fuel tank inner cover assembly
200 receptor unit
200a one or more antennas
202a first surface
202b second surface 15
204a, 204b one or more mounting provisions
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A vehicle comprising:
a frame assembly; and
a fuel tank assembly (100);
wherein said fuel tank assembly (100) comprising a fuel tank 5 inner cover assembly (112b) and a fuel tank outer cover assembly (112a);
wherein said fuel tank assembly (100) being configured for accommodating a receptor unit (200) of said vehicle, wherein said receptor unit (200) being disposed between said fuel tank inner 10 cover assembly (112b) and said fuel tank outer cover assembly (112a).
2.
The vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fuel tank inner coverassembly (112b) being configured to cover one or more fuel tankcomponents, and wherein said fuel tank outer cover assembly (112a) being15 configured to cover said receptor unit (200).
3.
The vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said receptor unit (200)comprising:
a housing;
one or more connectors (204); 20
one or more antennas (200a); and
one or more mounting provisions (204a, 204b);
wherein said housing being configured to accommodate said one or more antennas (200a), and said one or more connectors (204) being configured for connecting said receptor unit (200) with a 25 locking system of said vehicle; and
wherein said housing of said receptor unit (200) being attached to said fuel tank inner cover assembly (112b) through one or more fastening provisions.
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The vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said receptor unit (200)comprising a first surface (202a) and a second surface (202b), wherein saidfirst surface (202a) being in proximity of said one or more antennas (200a),and wherein said first surface (202a) being a sensing surface.
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The vehicle as claimed in claim 4, wherein said second surface (202b) of5 said receptor unit (200) being configured for mounting and attaching saidreceptor unit (200) to said fuel tank inner cover assembly (112b), whereinsaid receptor unit (200) being attached through one or more mountingprovisions (204a, 204b).
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The vehicle as claimed in claim 4, wherein said first surface (202a) of said10 receptor unit (200) being configured to overlap with said fuel tank outercover assembly (112a) of said fuel tank assembly (100).
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The vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said receptor unit (200) beingenabled to lock and unlock said vehicle upon activation of said one or moreantenna (200a) of said receptor unit (200) using a wireless key, wherein said15 wireless key being present in proximity of said one or more antennas (200a)of said receptor unit (200).
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The vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more antennas (200a)of said receptor unit (200) being disposed behind a logo (L) of said vehicle,wherein said logo (L) being disposed on said fuel tank outer cover assembly20 (112a).
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A fuel tank assembly (100) of a vehicle, said fuel tank assembly (100)comprising:
a fuel tank inner cover assembly (112b); and
a fuel tank outer cover assembly (112a); 25
fuel tank assembly (100) being configured for accommodating a receptor unit (200) of said vehicle, wherein said receptor unit (200) being disposed between said fuel tank inner cover assembly (112b) and said fuel tank outer cover assembly (112a).
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The fuel tank assembly (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said receptor30 unit (200) comprising a first surface (202a) and a second surface (202b),
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wherein said first surface (202a) being in proximity of said one or more
antennas (200a), and wherein said first surface (202a) being a sensing surface.
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The fuel tank assembly (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said secondsurface (202b) of said receptor unit (200) being configured for mounting5 and attaching said receptor unit (200) on said fuel tank inner cover assembly(112b), wherein said receptor unit (200) being attached through one or moremounting provisions (204a, 204b).
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The fuel tank assembly (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said firstsurface (202a) of said receptor unit (200) being configured to overlap with10 said fuel tank outer cover assembly (112a) of said fuel tank assembly (100).
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The fuel tank assembly (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said receptorunit (200) being enabled to lock and unlock said vehicle upon activation ofsaid one or more antenna (200a) of said receptor unit (200) using a wirelesskey, wherein said wireless key being present in proximity of said one or15 more antennas (200a) of said receptor unit (200).
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The fuel tank assembly (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said one ormore antennas (200a) of said receptor unit (200) being disposed behind alogo (L) of said vehicle, wherein said logo (L) being disposed on said fueltank outer cover assembly (112a).