Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001]
The present subject matter relates to a vehicle, more particularly, packaging of a light control unit of a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002]
In general, a vehicle is driven by an internal combustion engine or an 5 electric motor or both. In conventional vehicles, a plurality of light units are provided. The plurality of light units include a headlamp assembly, one or more tail lamp assembly, and one or more turn signal lamps.
[003]
In the conventional vehicles, each of the plurality of light units is electronically controlled by individual light driver units. In general, the each of the 10 plurality of lights being LED lights and the individual light driver units are LED driver units.
[004]
However, in the above configuration, packaging of individual light driver units are difficult in an existing vehicle layout, especially in a two wheeled vehicle layout. Furthermore, usage of individual light driver units increases the overall part 15 count and cost of the vehicle.
[005]
In a known art, in order to overcome the problem of usage of individual light driver units, a common light control module is used for controlling functioning of the plurality of light units. However, the light control module (LCM) is packaged in proximity to a headlamp assembly of the vehicle for controlling the operation of 20 the headlamp of the vehicle.
[006]
However, in the above configuration, a lengthier wire routing and wiring harness is required to connect the rear turn signal lamps to the light control module of the vehicle, thereby increasing the part count and also packaging difficulty in the vehicle. 25
[007]
Furthermore, in conventional vehicles, the light control module is packaged using one or more mounting brackets. This in turn increases the overall part count of the vehicle.
[008]
Hence, it is preferred to package the light control module for optimum control of the plurality of lights without increasing the part count and length of 30 wiring harness of the vehicle.
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SUMMARY
[009]
The present subject matter provides a light control unit disposed on a left side or a right side of a main tube of a vehicle and the light control unit configured to be mounted on the main tube using one or more fasteners without usage of a 5 mounting bracket.
[010]
As per an aspect of the present invention, a vehicle comprising a frame assembly and a light control unit. The frame assembly comprising a pair of main tubes. The light control unit being disposed on one of the pair of main tubes using one or more fasteners. 10
[011]
As per an embodiment, the pair of main tube is provided with a hollow portion and the hollow portion is configured to provide air circulation for cooling of the light control unit.
[012]
As per another embodiment, the light control unit comprising a connector and a body, and the connector is configured to face towards a ground level of the 15 vehicle.
[013]
As per another embodiment, the connector is configured to receive one or more wire routings, and the one or more wire routings is connected to a plurality of light components of the vehicle.
[014]
As per another embodiment, the light control unit comprising one or more 20 flanges for mounting the light control unit on the frame assembly of the vehicle.
[015]
As per another embodiment, the light control unit comprising a first surface and a second surface, and the light control unit is mounted on the frame assembly through the first surface.
[016]
As per another embodiment, the second surface comprising an extended 25 portion and the extended portion is configured to extend from a junction point. The junction point is disposed at one end of the second surface of the light control unit.
[017]
As per another embodiment, the light control unit is configured to communicate with the plurality of light components of the vehicle and one or more control unit of the vehicle. 30
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[018]
As per another embodiment, the light control unit is disposed at a predetermined angle (a) with respect to a longitudinal axis (AA’) of the vehicle, and the predetermined angle (a) being in a range of 25-45 degrees.
[019]
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
[020]
The present invention is described with reference to figures, block diagrams and flowcharts. This invention is implementable in two-wheeled vehicles, 10 three wheeled and multi wheeled 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.
[021]
Figure 1 illustrates right side view of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. 15
[022]
Figure 2 illustrates a top view of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[023]
Figure 3a illustrates a front view of a light control unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[024]
Figure 3b illustrates a side view of the light control unit, in accordance 20 with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[025]
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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[026]
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.
[027]
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
[028]
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.
[029]
Hence it is an object of the present invention to package a light control unit for optimum control of the plurality of light components without increasing the part 25 count and length of wiring harness of the vehicle and also to overcome other related problems known in the art as explained in the background problem.
[030]
It is also an object of the present invention to reduce the amount of wiring harness used for connecting the light control unit with plurality of light components of the vehicle. 30
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[031]
It is also an object of the present invention to eliminate mounting brackets to mount the light control unit and thereby reduce part count of the vehicle.
[032]
It is also an object of the present invention to provide ease of accessibility and assembly of the light control unit without using complex tools.
[033]
The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail 5 with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[034]
Figure 1 illustrates right side view of a vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 2 illustrates a top view of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 3a illustrates a front view of a light control unit (120), in accordance with an 10 embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 3b illustrates a side view of the light control unit (120), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity, figures 1, 2, 3a and 3b shall be discussed together. A vehicle (100) comprising a frame assembly (102). The frame assembly (102) acting as a skeletal structure of the vehicle (100). In one embodiment, the vehicle (100) is a two 15 wheeled vehicle, a three wheeled vehicle, and a multi wheeled vehicle. In another embodiment, the vehicle (100) is powered by one of an internal combustion engine, an electric motor powered by a battery, or both. The frame assembly (102) is provided with a pair of main tube (112). In one embodiment, the frame assembly (102) comprising a suspension assembly (110) provided in a front portion of the 20 vehicle (100) when viewed along a longitudinal axis of the vehicle (100). The frame assembly (102) also supporting a headlamp assembly (104) disposed in the front portion of the vehicle (100). The frame assembly (102) further comprising a headtube (not shown). The vehicle (100) comprising an instrument cluster (104a) for providing display information to a user of the vehicle (100). The headtube of the 25 frame assembly (102) further comprising a handlebar assembly (106) disposed on the front portion of the vehicle (100) for providing maneuverability of the vehicle (100).
[035]
In one embodiment, the pair of main tube (112) comprising a central portion. The central portion extending rearwardly from the headtube (not shown) in 30 the vehicle (100). In another embodiment, the pair of main tube (112) comprising
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one or more down tube (114), the one or more down tube (114) extending rearwardly
downwardly from the pair of main tube (112). In one embodiment, a light control unit (120) is disposed on either a left side or a right side of the pair of main tubes (112) of the vehicle (100) when viewed along a longitudinal axis (AA’) of the vehicle (100). In one embodiment, the pair of main tube (112) is provided with a 5 hollow portion (116). In an exemplary embodiment, the hollow portion (116) is configured to provide air circulation for cooling of the light control unit (120). In one embodiment, the light control unit (120) is disposed at a predetermined angle (a) with respect to a longitudinal axis (AA’) of the vehicle (100), and the predetermined angle (a) being in a range of 25-45 degrees. This ensures sufficient 10 air circulation is provided for continuous cooling of the light control unit (120). Furthermore, the disposition of the light control unit (120) on either the left or right side of the pair of main tubes (112) provides ease of accessibility of the headlamp assembly, the turn signal lamps, and the warning lamps. Further, in this configuration, the light control unit (120) communicates easily with a vehicle control 15 unit without causing any signal losses.
[036]
In one embodiment, the light control unit (120) comprising a connector (200a) and a body (200b). In another embodiment, the connector (200a) is configured to face towards a ground level of the vehicle (100) when viewed along the longitudinal axis (AA’) of the vehicle (100). In another embodiment, the 20 connector (200a) is configured to receive one or more wire routings (108). In one embodiment, the one or more wire routings (108) are connected to a plurality of light components of the vehicle (100) using wiring harnesses. In one embodiment, the light control unit (120) comprising one or more flanges (202a, 202b) for mounting the light control unit (120) on the frame assembly (102) of the vehicle (100). In one 25 embodiment, the one or more flanges (202a, 202b) attaching the light control unit (120) on the pair of main tubes (112) using the one or more fasteners (122).
[037]
In one embodiment, the light control unit (120) comprising a first surface (204a) and a second surface (204b). The light control unit (120) is mounted on the frame assembly (102) through the first surface (204a). In one embodiment, the first 30 surface (204a) is a planar surface. In another embodiment, the second surface (204b)
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comprising an extended portion (204c)
. In one embodiment, the extended portion (204c) is extending from a junction point (206). The junction point (204c) is disposed at one end of the second surface (204b) of the light control unit (120). In one embodiment, the irregular profile of the second surface (204b) provides accurate grip to hold the light control unit (120) in place without using any mounting brackets. 5
[038]
Various embodiments of the invention provides a light control unit disposed on a left side or a right side of a main tube of a vehicle and the light control unit configured to be mounted on the main tube using one or more fasteners without usage of a mounting bracket.
[039]
The present invention is a vehicle comprising a frame assembly and a light 10 control unit. The frame assembly comprising a pair of main tubes. The light control unit being disposed on one of the pair of main tubes using one or more fasteners.
[040]
The present claimed invention solves the technical problem of reducing the amount of wiring harness used for connecting the light control unit and the plurality of light components and also reduce the part count of the vehicle. 15
[041]
Specifically, the present invention provides ease of assembly of the light control unit without using complex tools.
[042]
Additionally, the bent surface of the light control unit provides ease of assembly of the light control as it conform to the shape and profile of the main tube and thereby eliminates the use of a mounting bracket. 20
[043]
Furthermore, the inclination of mounting the light control unit provides ease of connection and thereby prevents usage of complex tools for mounting the light control unit.
[044]
In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed a light control unit disposed on a left side 25 or a right side of a main tube of a vehicle and the light control unit configured to be mounted on the main tube using one or more fasteners without usage of a mounting bracket, the claimed invention as discussed above is not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed invention enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. 30
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[045]
Furthermore, a person skilled in the art would not be motivated to package a light control unit disposed on a left side or a right side of a main tube of a vehicle and the light control unit configured to be mounted on the main tube using one or more fasteners without usage of a mounting bracket.
[046]
While the present invention has been shown and described with reference 5 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 from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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Reference Numerals:
100 vehicle
102 frame assembly 5
104 headlamp assembly
106 handlebar assembly
108 one or more wire routings
110 suspension assembly
112 pair of main tubes 10
114 downtube
120 light control unit
122 one or more fasteners
200a connector
200b body 15
202a, 202b one or more flanges
204a first surface
204b second surface
204c extended portion
206 junction point , Claims:I/We claim:
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A vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame assembly (102), said frame assembly (102) comprising a pair of main tube (112);
a light control unit (120); 5
wherein said light control unit (120) being disposed on one of said pair of main tube (112) using one or more fasteners (122).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pair of main tube (112) being provided with a hollow portion (116), said hollow portion (116) being configured to provide air circulation for cooling of said light control 10 unit (120).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said light control unit (120) comprising a connector (200a) and a body (200b), wherein said connector (200a) being configured to face towards a ground level of said vehicle (100).
4.
The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said connector (200a) 15 being configured to receive one or more wire routings (108), said one or more wire routings (108) being connected to a plurality of light components of said vehicle (100).
5.
The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said light control unit (120) comprising one or more flanges (202a, 202b) for mounting said light control 20 unit (120) on said frame assembly (102) of said vehicle (100).
6.
The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said light control unit (120) comprising a first surface (204a) and a second surface (204b), wherein said light control unit (120) being mounted on said frame assembly (102) through said first surface (204a). 25
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein said second surface (204b) comprising an extended portion (204c), said extended portion (204c) extending from a junction point (206).
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The vehicle as claimed in claim 7, wherein said junction point (204c) beingdisposed at one end of said second surface (204b) of said light control unit(120).
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The vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said light control unit (120) beingconfigured to communicate with said plurality of light components of said5 vehicle (100) and one or more control unit of said vehicle (100).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein light control unit (120)being disposed at a predetermined angle (a) with respect to a longitudinalaxis (AA’) of said vehicle (100), wherein said predetermined angle (a) beingin a range of 25-45 degrees.