DESC:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present subject matter is related, in general to a vehicle, and more particularly, but not exclusively to a signal control unit provided in the vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] In the automotive industry there has been an exponential increase in the dependency on control units or controller, or other forms of control systems being provided in the vehicle for operation of vehicle sub-systems. These control units are configured to perform a specific function and operate towards ensuring user or rider convenience, comfort, safety as well as improving the overall vehicle performance. The numerous control systems or power systems deployed in the vehicle monitor the performance of various ongoing processes and diagnose and control faults accruing for improve automotive performance and safety.
[0003] The control units, also referred to as electronic control unit or electronic control module is an embedded system configured to control one or more electrical systems and subsystems in the vehicle. Common examples of control units used in vehicles include engine control unit, powertrain control unit, integrated starter generator, regulator cum rectifier transmission control unit, brake control unit, vehicle control unit, suspension control unit, body control unit, battery management system, telematics control unit and motor control unit to name a few.
[0004] With particular reference to a telematics control unit or other forms of signal control units, the signal control unit is embedded in vehicles and connects components of the vehicle either to an external server or an external electronic device or both.
[0005] The signal control unit facilitates controlling the wireless tracking, diagnostics and management of the vehicle data communication. The signal control unit is used to implement functions such as automated emergency calling, crash notifications, tow alerts, vehicle tracking, and the like. Also, the signal control unit is provided with the GPS tracking facility to detect the live location of the vehicle. The signal control unit helps in translating the vehicle data into the significant information and transfers the data to vehicle controllers and dashboard. Therefore, it is necessary to select the location of the signal control unit in the vehicle such that the signal control unit is safely deployed in the vehicle.
[0006] Compact vehicle layouts such as in saddle type vehicles packaging of electrical components plays a crucial role in balancing of the vehicle dynamics as well as vehicle performance. The frame assembly of a saddle type vehicle typically comprises a front frame structure and a rear frame structure. The front frame structure and the rear frame structure may be integrated to form the frame assembly and define the length of the vehicle. The front frame structure may comprise a head tube with a main frame member extending rearwardly from the head tube and connecting to the rear frame structure. The rear frame structure may comprise a pair of seat rails which extend from the main frame structure.
[0007] However, in conventional saddle type vehicles, especially motorcycle type vehicles, the signal control unit is disposed in the front portion of the vehicle i.e., in front of the head pipe and behind the head light. Such a disposition leads to a lot of clutter in the front portion of the vehicle. Further, the disposition of the signal control unit in the front portion of the vehicle leads to signal interference by the metal objects, leading to the significant data loss.
[0008] In other conventional vehicles, the signal control unit is disposed in the packaging space below the fuel tank. However, for saddle type vehicles, the packaging space just below the fuel tank of the vehicle is completely visible and easily accessible. Therefore, if the signal control unit is disposed in the front portion of the vehicle below the fuel tank, the signal control unit remains easily accessible and susceptible to theft. Once the signal control unit is removed from the vehicle, the vehicle electronic control unit immobilizes the vehicle engine. Thus, theft of the signal control unit may completely incapacitate the vehicle.
[0009] Further, in a motorcycle type vehicle wherein the packaging space is limited, the constraints in packaging of the signal control unit do not allow usage of unused dead space within the vehicle for packaging of the signal control unit, leading to further packaging constraints.
[00010] The challenges in disposition of the signal control units are severe in compact vehicle layouts owing to limited space whilst ensuring vehicle performance and dynamics be maintained. For instance, in configurations of the signal control units configured to mobilize and immobilize the vehicle in conjunction with an external electronic device, it is preferred that the signal control unit be disposed in a location where reception of wireless signal is easily permissible. Further, the transmission of signals from the signal control unit to the one or more components of the vehicle should have minimum transmission losses for ease of immobilization.
[00011] Therefore, there arises a need in the automotive industry addressing the secure location and efficient packaging of the signal control unit in the vehicle layout. Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings.
SUMMARY
[00012] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to a vehicle comprises of a frame assembly, a fuel tank assembly disposed and a signal control unit. The frame assembly is segmented into a front portion and a rear portion. The fuel tank assembly disposed on the front portion of the frame assembly, the fuel tank assembly comprises of a fuel tank cover and a fuel tank. In an aspect of the present invention the fuel tank cover being composed of polymer material.
[00013] The signal control unit is disposed in a predefined region, where the predefined region is in the front portion of the vehicle in proximity to a rearward portion of the fuel tank. In an embodiment, the frame assembly comprises of one or more main frame members.
[00014] In an aspect of the present invention, the signal control unit is secured at a location upwardly to one or more main frame members extending in a front rear direction of the vehicle from a head tube of the frame assembly. Additionally, the fuel tank cover eclipses the signal control unit.
[00015] In an aspect of the present invention, a signal emitting face of the signal control unit is oriented to face the fuel tank cover.
[00016] In an embodiment, the Signal control unit being communicatively coupled to one or more electronic devices. The one or more electronic devices being an instrument cluster, a handlebar locking unit and a starter motor.
[00017] In an embodiment, a communication medium being routed between the fuel tank and the fuel tank cover towards the headtube. In an embodiment, the communication medium configured to establish communication with the Signal control unit and the one or more electronic devices.
[00018] In an embodiment, the Signal control unit mounted on the one or more main frame members extending from the head tube. The pre-defined region being ahead of a seat assembly of the vehicle.
[00019] In an embodiment, the signal control unit is located at a position upwardly to a prime mover and a fuel intake pipe.
[00020] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00021] The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given herein below and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the present invention.
[00022] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00023] Figure 2 illustrates a side view of a vehicle comprising the signal control unit in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00024] Figure 3 illustrates a top view of a vehicle comprising the signal control unit in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00025] The present disclosure may be best understood with reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein. Various embodiments are discussed below with reference to the figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed descriptions given herein with respect to the figures are simply for explanatory purposes as the system may extend beyond the described embodiments. For example, the teachings presented, and the needs of a particular application may yield multiple alternative and suitable approaches to implement the functionality of any detail described herein. Therefore, any approach may extend beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown.
[00026] References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “one example,” “an example,” “for example,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.
[00027] The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with different embodiments. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather those embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.
[00028] The present invention is illustrated with a two wheeled saddle type vehicle. However, a person skilled in the art would appreciate that the present invention is not limited to the present illustration and certain features, aspects and advantages of embodiments of the present invention can be used with other vehicles such as a motorcycle, scooter, a step-through vehicle, an all-terrain vehicle, a multi-axle saddle type vehicle, trikes, a tadpole mobility solution or other forms of two wheeled, three wheeled vehicle or multi-axle vehicles in the automotive industry facing the same technical problem.
[00029] It is an objective of the present subject matter to provide a secure location for a signal control unit in a compact vehicle layout.
[00030] A compact vehicle layout such as in two wheeled vehicles provide limited space for accommodation of control units. Further the constructional and functional aspects of the signal control unit make it imperative for establishing any form of V2X as well as intra vehicle communication. In an embodiment the signal control unit is a telematics control unit of a vehicle. In another embodiment, the signal control unit is a keyless electronic control unit of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the signal control unit is an immobilizer unit of the vehicle.
[00031] Conventional locations of disposition of the signal control unit include the front portion of the vehicle in the headlamp assembly or mounted on the headlamp stay. While the same accords inconspicuousness and inaccessibility to the signal control unit, serviceability as well as signal interferences depreciate the functionality of the signal control unit.
[00032] The present subject matter addresses the aforementioned disadvantages by disposing the signal control unit in a fuel tank area of the vehicle. More particularly, the signal control unit is covered by a fuel tank cover. The disclosed location uses the otherwise unutilized or dead spaces of the vehicle, without disrupting the compact vehicle layout.
[00033] The present subject matter addresses these drawbacks otherwise faced by engineers in packaging of signal control units securely in a compact vehicle layout. To this end, the present subject matter provides disposition of the control unit in a predefined region of the vehicle in a front portion and in vicinity of the fuel tank area.
[00034] It is an object of the present subject matter to protect the disposed signal control unit of the vehicle.
[00035] The signal control unit comprises several sensitive electronic circuits, sensors and other components. These sensitive components of the signal control unit ought to be protected against external impacts or vibrations transmitted onto the vehicle through rugged terrains. The present subject matter therefore provides disposition of the signal control unit covered by the fuel tank cover. During vehicle fall, the fuel tank area is not the first impact zone, but rather the impact is taken by components of the frame assembly. Further, the fuel tank cover protects the signal control unit against potential ingress of mud, water or rain.
[00036] It is objective of the present disclosure to securely package the signal control unit in the vehicle such that transmission losses and signal lags or system latency may be minimized.
[00037] In an aspect, the signal control unit as per the present disclosure is communicatively connected to the prime mover of the vehicle. Further, the signal control unit may communicatively connect with one or more electronic device. In an embodiment, the one or more electronic device may be a user digital device, a handlebar locking unit and a starter motor. The one or more electronic devices which are disposed on the vehicle are positioned in close vicinity to the signal control unit to optimizes transmission losses or signal lags. The alternate location of the one or more electronic devices may be in a location outside to the signal control unit and retains the advantages of optimized transmission losses and signal lags with the signal control unit.
[00038] It is an object of the present subject matter to improve serviceability and maintenance of the control unit.
[00039] To this end, the preferred embodiment concerning disposition of the signal control unit covered by the fuel tank cover, ensures that mere removal of the fuel tank cover provides the requisite access to the signal control unit thereby enhancing aspects of serviceability and maintenance of the signal control unit. The disclosed location further ensures that the signal control unit be accessed by authorized personnel with the requisite tools.
[00040] It is an additional object of the present subject matter to dispose the signal control unit in an inconspicuous location against potential theft of the signal control unit.
[00041] To this end, the disclosed packaging of the signal control unit designed such that the signal control unit be only accessible to authorized personnel alleviates concern of theft of the signal control unit. Further, the signal control unit is partially covered by the fuel tank cover making the signal control unit invisible to the naked eye.
[00042] Aspects of market attractiveness have diverted vehicle aesthetics and designs towards provision of a naked skeleton structure where limited cover or style panels are used to cover the frame assembly. In a naked skeleton design, the front portion does not pose as a safe space for disposition of sensitive electronics owing to potential theft. Therefore, there arises a need to dispose the signal control unit in an inconspicuous location.
[00043] The present subject matter along with all the accompanying embodiments and their other advantages would be described in greater detail in conjunction with the figures in the following paragraphs.
[00044] The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures 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 encompass equivalents thereof.
[00045] The present subject matter may be implemented in any form of automobile. However, for the purpose of explanation and by no limitation, the present invention, and corresponding additional advantages and features are described through the following embodiments depicting a two wheeled vehicle.
[00046] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle (100) in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. The figure 1 illustrates a vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) includes a prime mover (110) for providing traction force to the vehicle (100). In a preferred embodiment, the prime mover (110) may be an internal combustion engine that is vertically disposed. Preferably, the internal combustion engine is a single cylinder type internal combustion engine. The saddle type vehicle (100) further includes a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame assembly (102), a seat assembly (114) and a fuel tank assembly (104).
[00047] In an aspect, the frame assembly (102) includes a head tube (102b) and one or more main frame member (102a). The head tube (102b) supports a steering shaft, and two telescopic front forks attached to the steering shaft through a lower bracket. The two telescopic front forks support the front wheel. The upper portion of the front wheel is covered by a front fender mounted on the lower portion of the telescopic front forks at the end of the steering shaft. A head light, a visor guard (not shown) and instrument cluster (not shown) are arranged on an upper portion of the head tube (102b) member. In an embodiment the frame assembly (102) comprises a down tube (102c), which may be located in front of the internal combustion engine and extends slantly downward from the head tube (102b). The main frame member (102a) is located above the internal combustion engine and extends rearward from the head tube (102b). In an embodiment, the internal combustion engine is mounted at the front to the down tube (102c) member and a rear of the internal combustion engine is mounted at a rear portion of the main frame member (102a). In an embodiment, the internal combustion engine is mounted vertically, with a cylinder block extending vertically above a crankcase. In an alternative embodiment, the internal combustion engine is mounted horizontally (not shown) with the cylinder block extending horizontally forward from the crankcase. In an embodiment, the cylinder block is disposed rearwardly of the down tube (102c).
[00048] The fuel tank assembly (104) of the saddle type vehicle (100) is mounted on the main frame member (102a). In an embodiment a pair of left and right rear frames of the frame assembly (102) are joined to the main frame member (102a) and extend rearward to support the seat assembly (114). A rear swing arm (not shown) is connected to the frame assembly (102) to swing vertically, and the rear wheel is connected to a rear end of the rear swing arm. Generally, the rear swing arm is supported by a mono rear suspension. A taillight unit is disposed at the end of the saddle type vehicle (100) and at the rear of the seat assembly (114). The rear wheel arranged below the seat assembly rotates by the driving force of the internal combustion engine transmitted through a chain drive (not shown) from the internal combustion engine. A rear fender is disposed above the rear wheel and is configured to cover the rear wheel.
[00049] Further, an exhaust pipe of the saddle type vehicle (100) extends vertically downward from the internal combustion engine up to a point and then extends below the internal combustion engine, longitudinally along the vehicle (100) length before terminating in a muffler (not shown). The muffler is typically disposed of adjoining the rear wheel.
[00050] The saddle type vehicle (100) further includes a handlebar connected to the head tube (102b) of the frame assembly (102) and extending in the vehicle (100) width direction. The handlebar can rotate to both sides of the vehicle (100) during vehicle (100) turning movements.
[00051] In an aspect of the present disclosure the vehicle (100) frame assembly (102) is segmented into a front portion and a rear portion by an imaginary axis (C-C’). As per the present subject matter the front portion of the vehicle (100) is configured with the fuel tank assembly (104), the prime mover (110) and the head tube (102b) and one or more main frame members (102a) of the frame assembly (102).
[00052] Figure 2 illustrates a side view of a vehicle comprising a signal control unit (106) in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. In an embodiment of the present disclosure the fuel tank assembly (104) is disposed on one of the one or more frame members (102a) in a front region of the vehicle. The fuel tank assembly (102) as disclosed here comprises of a fuel tank cover (104a) and a fuel tank (104b). The fuel tank (104b) is a storage for fuel, from which the prime mover (110) receives metered quantities of fuel. Therefore, the fuel tank (104b) is vital and has to be accommodated in a secure region in vicinity to the prime mover (110). In a non-limiting embodiment where the fuel tank (104b) may be covered either wholly or partly by a fuel tank cover (104b). The fuel tank cover (104) acts as a secondary protection to the fuel tank (104b) from external factors such as shocks and vibrations. The fuel tank cover (104b) may be a hard body component composed of polymer material to ensure sufficient protection to the fuel tank (104b) and other components that may be enclosed in it. The polymer material as mentioned here may be but not limited to Polypropylene (PP), Polyurethane (PUR), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyamide (PA, Nylon), Polycarbonate (PC) and Polyethylene (PE), Polyoxymethylene (POM).
[00053] In a preferred embodiment the fuel tank (104b) is disposed of on one or more main frame members (102a) in a front region. The fuel tank (104b) is further enclosed by the fuel tank cover (104a). The fuel tank cover (104a) is fixed in the front region, affixed either to one or more main frame members (102a) and the fuel tank (104b). In an embodiment, a vacant region between the fuel tank (104b) and the fuel tank cover (104a) is relatively increasing while moving towards from the front portion to the rear portion. In an embodiment of the present disclosure a signal control unit (106) in a predefined region being in the front portion of the vehicle (100) in proximity to the fuel tank (104b) rearward portion. In an embodiment of the present invention the signal control unit (106) is affixed onto a part of the one or more main frame members (102a) such that the signal control unit (106) transmitting face is facing the fuel tank cover (104a). In an embodiment the signal control unit (106) being secured onto the one or more main frame members (102a) at a position higher to the one or more main frame members (102a) such that the signal control unit (106) is not masked by the one or more main frame members (102a) when viewed from the side of the vehicle (100). In another embodiment of the present invention the signal control unit (106) may be directly attached to the fuel tank cover (104a) to enable easier and effective transmission of the signal from the signal control unit (106) to one or more electronic devices (108). The one or more electronic device (108) as mentioned here may include a key fob, a mobile, a tablet, a handlebar locking unit and a starter motor, one or more smart wearables or any other computing device.
[00054] The signal control unit (106) as per the present embodiment establishes communication with one or more electronic devices (108) either through wired or wireless communication. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the signal control unit (106) is wirelessly connected to one or more electronic devices (108) such as a key fob, a mobile, a tablet or any other computing device to receive at least one of a vehicle locking/unlocking signal and a vehicle start/stop signal. The wireless communication mentioned here may include but not limited to Radio Communication, Satellite Communication, Mobile Communication, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Infrared Communication, Microwave Communication and Zigbee. The one or more electronic device (108) upon sending the vehicle locking/unlocking signal and a vehicle start/stop signal the signal control unit (106) will then proceed to either a handlebar locking unit or a starter motor. In situation when the vehicle is in locked position and a vehicle unlock signal is received by the signal control unit (106) then the handlebar locking unit disposed in a front portion of the vehicle will proceed to unlock the vehicle. The communication established by the signal control unit (106) and the handlebar locking unit is through a communication medium. The communication medium as described here is routed between the fuel tank (104b) and the fuel tank cover (104a) towards the head tube (102b). The positioning of the signal control unit (106) in the rearward position of the fuel tank (104b) and beneath the fuel tank cover (104a) will ensure that there is minimal wiring length from the signal control unit to the handlebar locking unit, essentially reducing any type of transmission losses. Further, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention the signal control unit (106) may be either wired or wirelessly connected to the starter motor. The signal control unit (106) communicates with the starter motor to initiate the starting of the vehicle (100). The communication medium as mentioned here may be routed through a channel on the fuel tank cover (104a) or any specific routing mechanism provided along an inner surface of the fuel tank cover (104a). The routing of the communication medium as mentioned here ensures that there is no free hang of the communication medium, further it also ensures that there is no interference of the communication medium with other components of the vehicle.
[00055] Figure 3 illustrates a top view of a vehicle (100) comprising a signal control unit in accordance with an embodiments of the present disclosure. In an embodiment of the present invention the Signal control unit (106) is mounted on the one or more main frame members (102a) extending from the head tube (102b). In an embodiment the signal control unit (106) is disposed in a pre-defined region where it is defined ahead of a seat assembly of the vehicle (100). Further the signal control unit (106) is disposed upwardly to a prime mover (110) and a fuel intake pipe (112). The securing of the signal control unit (106) upwardly to the prime mover (110) ensures that the signal control unit (106) is isolated from the heat and vibrations of the prime mover (110). Further the positioning of the signal control unit (106) away and upwardly of the fuel intake pipe (112) ensures that the signal control unit will not cause thermal interference with the fuel intake pipe (112). Further this configuration also ensures that any signal transmission or communication medium from the signal control unit (106) is not interfered with. In an embodiment of the present invention the signal control unit (106) as described here is disposed of in a region along a parting line (H-H’) running along the center of the vehicle equally dividing the vehicle width wise into two equal parts. Disposing the signal control unit (106) along the parting line (H-H’) ensures that the mass of the signal control unit (106) is centered, ensuring a more stable configuration. The predefined region between the fuel tank cover (104a) and fuel tank (104b) is isolated from environmental factors and ensures that there is no thermal interference from other vehicular components. Disposing the signal control unit (106) in the predefined region ensures that the communication medium running from the signal control unit (106) to other vehicular components if minimal.
[00056] Advantageously, the present invention provides for a vehicle (100) in which the signal control unit (106) is in the packaging space available on the outer side of the main frame (102a) of the vehicle (100) and below the fuel tank cover (104a), such that the location of the signal control unit (106) allows for efficient utilization of the available dead packaging space. The present invention allows for the utilization of the dead space while placing the signal control unit (106) in the inaccessible area to avoid theft of the signal control unit (106). Further, the signal control unit (106) is disposed such that the signal transfer is of high quality without any interference and data loss.
[00057] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the efficient packaging of the signal control unit (106) allows for the reduced wiring harness length since the signal control unit (106) is placed in the proximity of an Electronic Control Unit of the vehicle (100), which connects to an instrument cluster and a speedometer of the vehicle (100). This leads to cost saving not only in terms of the length of cable, but also in terms of reduced copper losses, leading to better overall vehicle (100) efficiency. Further, due to the disposition of the signal control unit (106) on the main frame of the vehicle (100), the data transmission rate is faster and the accessibly of the signal control unit (106) becomes difficult thereby avoiding the theft of the signal control unit (106) from the vehicle (100). The signal control unit (106) is protected against the external environmental conditions as well due to the fuel tank cover (104a). The signal control unit (106) is now accessible only to the authorized servicemen at the time of the servicing of the vehicle (100).
[00058] In an embodiment of the present invention, the signal control unit (106) is an immobilizer unit of the vehicle (100) to accord an anti-theft solution to the vehicle (100). The immobilizer unit is configured to facilitate keyless access to the vehicle (100). The signal control unit (106) may alternately be referred to as a keyless electronic control unit. In an embodiment, the signal control unit (106) is configured to receive the signal from an antenna and transmit the same to a keyless ignition lock for actuating the vehicle (100).
[00059] In an embodiment, the signal control unit (106) is communicatively coupled to an antenna disposed in the vehicle (100), The antenna may have a constraint of wire length therefore the signal control unit (106) ought to be mounted within a 1 meter wire length to maintain overall efficacy of the signal control unit. In view of the same, the signal control unit (106) is mounted below and at a rear portion of the fuel tank (104b) and above the one or more main frame members (102a) extending rearwardly from the head tube (102b).
[00060] In an aspect, the signal control unit (106) is disposed below the fuel tank cover. In another aspect, the signal control unit (106) is disposed behind the front telescopic fork assembly. In this embodiment, the short-range antenna may be placed in vicinity of a rear fender unit.
[00061] In an aspect, the pre-defined region is ahead of a rider seating assembly. In another aspect, the pre-defined region is behind a handlebar assembly of the vehicle (100).
[00062] In an aspect, the signal control unit (106) is disposed above the prime mover of the vehicle 100, however the signal control unit (106) is not susceptible to any heat from the prime mover as the fuel tank assembly isolates the signal control unit 106 from the emanating heat from the prime mover.
[00063] In an aspect, the pre-defined region is in a front portion of the fuel tank assembly, and above the one or more main frame members.
[00064] In an embodiment, the signal control unit (106) acts as an intermediate member between the one or more electronic devices (108) and the handlebar locking unit disposed in the vehicle (100).
[00065] In an embodiment the signal control unit (106) is located at a center region of the vehicle (100) below the fuel tank cover and above the main frame member. The disclosed location leads to reduction in wiring length connecting to a handlebar locking unit disposed in the vehicle (100).
[00066] In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed signal control unit the claimed vehicle and structure as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed vehicle enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed system clearly brings an improvement in the durability of the signal control unit disposed of the vehicle as the claimed location and vehicle and constructional features provide a technical solution to a technical problem.
[00067] 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 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.
[00068] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined to create other different systems or applications. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that any of the aforementioned system modules may be suitably replaced, reordered, or removed, and additional steps and/or system modules may be inserted, depending on the needs of a particular application.
[00069] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. ,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. A vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame assembly (102) comprising a front portion and a rear portion;
a fuel tank assembly (104) disposed on the front portion of the frame assembly (102), the fuel tank assembly (104) comprises of a fuel tank cover (104a) and a fuel tank (104b); and
a signal control unit (106) disposed in a predefined region,
wherein the predefined region being in the front portion of the vehicle (100) and in proximity to a rearward portion of the fuel tank (104b).

2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame assembly (102) comprises of one or more main frame members (102a), wherein the signal control unit (106) being secured at a location upwardly to one or more main frame members (102a) extending rearwardly in a front rear direction of the vehicle (100) from a head tube (102b) of the frame assembly (102).

3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fuel tank cover (104b) eclipses the signal control unit (106).

4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a signal emitting face of the signal control unit (106) is oriented to face the fuel tank cover (104a).

5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fuel tank cover (104a) being composed of a polymer material.

6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the Signal control unit (106) being communicatively coupled to one or more electronic devices (108), wherein the one or more electronic devices (108) being at least one of: an instrument cluster, a handlebar locking unit and a starter motor.

7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein a communication medium being routed between the fuel tank and the fuel tank cover (104a) towards the head tube (102b), wherein the communication medium configured to establish communication with the Signal control unit (106) and the one or more electronic devices (108).

8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the Signal control unit (106) mounted on the one or more main frame members (102a) extending from the head tube (102b), wherein the pre-defined region being ahead of a seat assembly of the vehicle (100).

9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the signal control unit (106) is located at a position upwardly to a prime mover (110) and a fuel intake pipe (112).

10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the signal control unit (106) is located between a handlebar assembly and a seating assembly of the vehicle (100).