Description:HORN IN VEHICLE
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter generally relates to automotive engineering. More particularly, but not exclusively to electrical component placement and integration in a vehicle.
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BACKGROUND
[0002] Traditionally, horns are mounted at front left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides of vehicles. This placement is convenient and follows established norms in vehicle design. LH or RH-mounted horns may not effectively project sound in all directions, especially towards a rear of the vehicle or in 10 crowded urban environments where sound can be absorbed or reflected by surrounding structures.
[0003] Sound waves emitted by the LH or RH -mounted horns can bounce off nearby surfaces, causing echo interference that distorts or attenuates the horn sound, reducing its effectiveness in alerting nearby individuals. 15 Depending on a design and power of the horn, LH or RH-mounted placements may struggle to consistently meet decibel levels, particularly in noisy or congested areas.
[0004] Another conventional approach to addressing sound projection issues is to increase a power or volume of the horn. This can involve installing larger 20 or more powerful horn units or adjusting the electrical system to provide higher voltage to the horn. However, increasing horn power may contribute to noise pollution. Further, upgrading horn units or modifying the electrical system to accommodate higher power requirements can increase manufacturing costs and complexity, potentially affecting an overall 25 affordability and reliability of the vehicle.
[0005] Manufacturers may also attempt to address sound dispersion and audibility issues by redesigning the horn unit itself. This can involve altering
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the horn's shape, size, or internal components to optimize sound projection. However, developing and implementing a new horn design requires investment in research, development, and testing, which can be time-consuming and costly. Redesigned horn units may not be compatible with existing vehicle models or may require modifications to accommodate the 5 new design, adding complexity to the manufacturing process. [0006] Acoustic engineering techniques, such as adding sound baffles or tuning the horn's resonance frequency, can also be employed to improve sound projection and reduce echo interference. However, integrating acoustic engineering solutions within the vehicle's design may be limited by space 10 constraints or interfere with other components, potentially compromising vehicle performance or aesthetics. Implementing complex acoustic engineering solutions may require specialized expertise and resources, increasing manufacturing costs and complexity.
[0007] Overall, while conventional methods such as LH or RH-mounted 15 horns, increased horn power, horn redesign, and acoustic engineering can address some of the technical problems related to horn placement and sound projection, they often have limitations in terms of regulatory compliance, cost, complexity, and feasibility.
[0008] Therefore, there is a need in the art for proper placement of the horn 20 in the vehicle which addresses at least the aforementioned problems and other problems of known art.
[0009] 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, 25 as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[00010] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention 30 provides a vehicle. The vehicle comprises a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame;
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and a horn. Herein, the horn is disposed at a predefined distance from a headlamp of the vehicle, and the horn is disposed at a backside of the front wheel. [00011] /It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and 5 are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00012] The details are described with reference to an embodiment of a vehicle along with the accompanying diagrams. The same numbers are used 10 throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components.
[00013] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates an exploded view of a horn of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00014] Figure 2 exemplarily illustrates a left side view of the vehicle of Figure 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 15
[00015] Figure 3 exemplarily a front side of the vehicle of the Figure 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00016] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers 20 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 exemplary only, with the true 25 scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
[00017] The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the embodiment”, “the embodiments”, “one or more embodiments”, “some embodiments”, and “one embodiment” mean “one or more (but not all)
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embodiments of the invention(s)” unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “including”, “comprising”, “having” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to”, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise. 5 [00018]
The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to a vehicle comprising a horn with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiments. The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures 10 merely illustrate 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 principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to 15 encompass equivalents thereof.
[00019] 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 20 elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined to create other different systems or applications.
[00020] The present subject matter is described using the vehicle comprising the horn, whereas the claimed subject matter can be used in any other type of application employing above-mentioned electrical component, with required 25 changes and without deviating from the scope of invention. Further, it is intended that the disclosure and examples given herein be considered as exemplary only.
[00021] An objective of the present invention is to provide a vehicle. The vehicle comprises a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame, and a horn. Herein, 30
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the horn is disposed at a predefined distance from a headlamp of the vehicle, and the horn is disposed at a backside of the front wheel. [00022] Traditionally, horns are mounted at front left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides of vehicles. This placement is convenient and follows established norms in vehicle design. LH or RH-mounted horns may not 5 effectively project sound in all directions, especially towards a rear of the vehicle or in crowded urban environments where sound can be absorbed or reflected by surrounding structures.
[00023] Sound waves emitted by the LH or RH-mounted horns can bounce off nearby surfaces, causing echo interference that distorts or attenuates the 10 horn sound, reducing its effectiveness in alerting nearby individuals. Depending on a design and power of the horn, the LH or RH-mounted placements may struggle to consistently meet decibel levels, particularly in noisy or congested areas.
[00024] In order to mitigate the aforesaid issues, disclosed is a vehicle. In an 15 embodiment, the vehicle may be a two wheeler vehicle such as, a two wheeler motorcycle, a two wheeler scooter, and the like. In another embodiment, the vehicle may be an electric vehicle (EV), a hybrid vehicle, and the like.
[00025] In an embodiment, the vehicle may comprise a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame; and a horn. Herein, the horn is disposed at a predefined 20 distance from a headlamp of the vehicle, and the horn is disposed at a backside of the front wheel.
[00026] In an embodiment, the vehicle may comprise a F-tube. Herein, the horn is disposed below the F-tube. In an embodiment, the vehicle may comprise a front suspension. Herein, the horn is disposed backside of the front 25 suspension.
[00027] In an embodiment, the horn is disposed along a central axis of the frame. In an embodiment, the vehicle may comprise a front mudguard disposed on the front wheel. Herein, the horn is disposed at a backside of the front mudguard. 30
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[00028] In an embodiment, the vehicle may comprise a pair of batteries positioned at each of a left hand (LH) side and a right hand (RH) side of the front region of the vehicle. Herein, the horn is disposed between the pair of batteries.
[00029] In an embodiment, the horn is disposed at a predefined distance from 5 a ground level. In an embodiment, the horn is mounted to a bracket assembly. Herein, the bracket assembly is assembled to a front side of the frame by using a first set of fasteners.
[00030] In an embodiment, the horn is mounted to a clamp. Herein, the bracket assembly is assembled to a front side of the frame by using a second 10 set of fasteners.
[00031] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates an exploded view of a horn of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00032] Figure 1 depicts a vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) comprises a front wheel (not shown), a rear wheel (not shown), a frame (102), a horn (104), a 15 grommet (106) associated with the horn (104), a second set of fasteners (108), and a front suspension (110). With reference to Figure 1, horn (104) is disposed at a predefined distance from a headlamp (112) of the vehicle (100), and the horn (104) is disposed at a backside of the front wheel.
[00033] In an embodiment, the vehicle (100) comprises the front suspension 20 (110). Herein, the horn (104) is disposed backside of the front suspension (110). In an embodiment, the horn (104) is disposed at a centre of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the horn (104) is disposed along a central axis of the frame (102).
[00034] In an embodiment, the vehicle (100) comprises a front mudguard 25 disposed on the front wheel. Herein, the horn (104) is disposed at a backside of the front mudguard.
[00035] In an embodiment, the horn (204) is disposed at a predefined distance from a ground level. In an embodiment, the horn (104) is mounted to a bracket assembly (not shown). Herein, the bracket assembly is assembled 30
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to a front side of the frame by using a first set of fasteners (such as, the second set of fasteners 108). [00036] In an embodiment, the horn (104) is mounted to a clamp (204). Herein, the clamp (204) is assembled to a front side of the frame by using the second set of fasteners (108). 5
[00037] Figure 2 exemplarily illustrates a left side view of the vehicle (100) of Figure 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The vehicle (100) comprises the frame (102), the horn (104), a pair of batteries (202A, 202B), and a clamp (204). The pair of batteries (202A, 202B) are high voltage batteries positioned at each of a left hand (LH) side and a right 10 hand (RH) side of the front region of the vehicle (100)
[00038] With reference to Figure 1 and 2, the horn (104) is disposed between the pair of batteries (202A, 202B). In an embodiment, the horn (104) is mounted to the clamp (204). Herein, the clamp (204) is assembled to a front side of the frame by using the second set of fasteners (108). 15
[00039] Figure 3 exemplarily a front side of the vehicle (100) of the Figure 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The vehicle (100)comprises the frame (102), the horn (104), and a F-tube (302).
[00040] In an embodiment, the horn (104) is a centre horn (C-horn). Herein, the horn (104) is positioned at a centre of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the 20 vehicle (100) comprises a F-tube (302). Herein the horn (104) is disposed below the F-tube (302).
[00041] In a scenario, a motorcycle manufacturer, "XYZ Motorcycles," aims to improve the effectiveness of the horn system on their latest model, the "XYZ 2000." XYZ Motorcycles recognizes that the traditional mounted horn 25 on their motorcycles may not always meet decibel level requirements and may suffer from limited sound projection and audibility issues, especially in urban environments with high ambient noise levels.
[00042] Following the principles of the disclosed vehicle, XYZ Motorcycles decides to reposition the horn on the centre of the motorcycle to address the 30
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identified technical problems. They conduct thorough research and testing to determine the optimal placement that would maximize sound projection and meet regulatory standards. [00043] XYZ Motorcycles engineers design a mounting bracket that securely attaches the horn to centre of the motorcycle frame, ensuring stability and 5 durability. They ensure that the horn is positioned at a predefined distance from the headlamp and at an angle that minimizes echo interference.
[00044] Before mass production, XYZ Motorcycles conducts extensive testing to validate the effectiveness of the new horn placement. They measure the sound output levels at various distances and angles to ensure compliance 10 with decibel level regulations and evaluate the audibility of the horn in different environmental conditions. Upon successful testing and validation, XYZ Motorcycles integrates the redesigned horn system into the production process of the XYZ 2000 motorcycles. The new horn placement becomes a standard feature of all models. 15
[00045] After the XYZ Racer 2000 motorcycles are released to the market, XYZ Motorcycles collects feedback from riders and conducts ongoing evaluations to assess the performance of the new horn system. They make further refinements based on user input and technological advancements to continually improve the effectiveness and reliability of the horn. 20
[00046] The XYZ Racer 2000 motorcycles equipped with the repositioned horn system demonstrate improved sound projection, enhanced audibility, and compliance with regulatory standards. Rider’s experience increased confidence and safety on the road, contributing to higher customer satisfaction and the overall success of the XYZ Motorcycles brand. 25
[00047] In another scenario, the XYZ Motorcycles identifies that their current motorcycle model, the "XYZ Cruiser," has a LH mounted horn system that struggles to meet decibel levels and lacks effectiveness in alerting nearby vehicles and pedestrians.
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[00048] Following the principles of the disclosed vehicle, XYZ Motorcycles decides to reposition the horn system on the centre of the motorcycle frame to address the identified technical problems. They aim to optimize sound projection, audibility, and regulatory compliance through strategic placement and design adjustments. Further, a distance from the headlamp is 40 5 centimetres, an angle from a vertical axis is 45 degrees, and a distance from the ground is 60 centimetres.
[00049] XYZ Motorcycles engineers design a sturdy mounting bracket made of stainless steel that securely attaches the horn system to the centre of the motorcycle frame, ensuring stability and durability. They conduct acoustic 10 simulations and on-road tests to evaluate the sound projection and audibility of the RH-mounted horn system. Using sound level meters, they measure the sound output at various distances and angles to ensure compliance with regulatory decibel level requirements. Wind tunnel tests are performed to assess wind interference and optimize the horn's positioning to minimize echo 15 interference and improve overall sound clarity. A sound output of the centre mounted horn system is 110 decibels. An audibility range is 500 meters in urban environments, 1000 meters in rural areas. echo interference reduced by 25% compared to the traditional horn system. A mounting bracket material is stainless steel, a horn positioning angle is 45 degrees from vertical axis. 20
[00050] Upon successful testing and validation, the XYZ Motorcycles integrates the redesigned horn system into the production process of the XYZ cruiser motorcycles. The mounting bracket and horn assembly become standard features on all new models of the XYZ Cruiser. XYZ Motorcycles collects feedback from riders through surveys and field tests to evaluate the 25 performance of the new horn system. Riders report increased confidence in their ability to alert other road users and improved safety perception while riding, especially in high-traffic urban areas. XYZ Motorcycles continues to monitor technological advancements and user feedback to make further refinements to the horn system in future models. 30
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[00051] The XYZ Cruiser motorcycles equipped with the centre-mounted horn system demonstrate improved sound projection, audibility, and regulatory compliance compared to the previous LH or RH-mounted horn system. Rider’s experience increased safety and confidence on the road, contributing to higher customer satisfaction and the continued success of 5 XYZ Motorcycles in the market.
[00052] The disclosed vehicle provides improved sound projection. By mounting the horn on the centre of the vehicle, the disclosed vehicle optimizes sound projection towards surrounding vehicles and pedestrians. This strategic placement ensures that the horn's sound is directed effectively, 10 increasing the likelihood of alerting nearby individuals to potential hazards.
[00053] The disclosed vehicle provides enhanced audibility. The repositioning of the horn improves its audibility for the rider. Placing the horn closer to the rider's position increases the likelihood of hearing the horn sound, especially in noisy urban environments where ambient noise levels 15 can be high. This enhances the rider's ability to communicate with other road users and improves overall safety.
[00054] The disclosed vehicle provides ensures that the vehicle's horn provides necessary decibel levels. By carefully positioning the horn and optimizing its design, manufacturers can achieve the necessary sound output 20 levels, thus avoiding potential fines or penalties.
[00055] The disclosed vehicle reduces echo interference. The disclosed vehicle considers the potential impact of echo interference on horn sound quality. By mounting the horn on the centre of the vehicle and at a specific angle, echo interference can be minimized, ensuring that the horn's sound 25 remains clear and audible without distortion or attenuation caused by reflected sound waves.
[00056] The disclosed vehicle provides customization and adaptability of the horn. The flexibility of the disclosed vehicle allows for customization and adaptation to different vehicle models and design requirements. 30
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Manufacturers can adjust the mounting position, angle, and other parameters to suit specific vehicle configurations, ensuring optimal performance in various contexts and environments. [00057] The disclosed vehicle provides enhanced customer satisfaction**: The placement of the horn in the disclosed vehicle contribute to improved 5 customer satisfaction. Riders benefit from a horn system that is effective in alerting others to potential dangers on the road. This leads to greater confidence in the vehicle's safety features and overall riding experience.
[00058] Overall, the disclosed vehicle enhances sound projection, audibility, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction, making it a valuable 10 innovation in vehicle horn design.
[00059] The objectives of the claimed invention collectively aim to address the technical challenges associated with the LH-/RH-mounted horns and provide a comprehensive solution that disposes the horn at the centre of the vehicle. 15
[00060] In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed vehicle, the claimed steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed steps clearly bring an 20 improvement in the functioning of the configuration itself as the claimed steps provide a technical solution to a technical problem.
[00061] A description of an embodiment with several components in communication with another does not imply that all such components are required, On the contrary, a variety of optional components are described to 25 illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the invention.
[00062] Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter and is therefore intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this 30
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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. [00063] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, 5 other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
[00064] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to 10 certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made, and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its scope. 15 Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
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Reference Numerals:
100– vehicle
102-Frame
104-Horn
106- Grommet 5
108-Second set of fasteners
110-Front suspension
112-Headlamp
202A, 202B- Pair of batteries
204- Clamp 10
302-F-tube , Claims:We Claim:
1. A vehicle (100) comprising: 5
a front wheel;
a rear wheel;
a frame (102); and
a horn (104), wherein
the horn (104) is disposed at a predefined distance 10 from a headlamp (112) of the vehicle (100), and wherein the horn (104)is disposed at a backside of the front wheel.
2.The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprising a F-tube (302),wherein the horn (104) is disposed below the F-tube (302).15
3.The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprising a front suspension(110), wherein the horn (104) is disposed backside of the frontsuspension (110).
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4.The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the horn (104) isdisposed along a central axis of the frame (102).
5.The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprising a front mudguarddisposed on the front wheel, wherein the horn (104) is disposed at a25 backside of the front mudguard.
6.The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprising a pair of batteries(202A, 202B) positioned at each of a left hand (LH) side and a righthand (RH) side of the front region of the vehicle (100), wherein the30 horn (104) is disposed between the pair of batteries (202A, 202B).
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7.The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the horn (104) isdisposed at a predefined distance from a ground level.
8.The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the horn (104) ismounted to a bracket assembly, wherein the bracket assembly is5 assembled to a front side of the frame by using a first set of fasteners.
9.The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the horn is mountedto a clamp, wherein the clamp (204) is assembled to a front side of theframe by using a second set of fasteners (108).