DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter is related, in general to a vehicle, and more particularly, but not exclusively to a control unit provided in the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[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 and motor control unit to name a few.
[0004] In a compact saddle type vehicle such as observed in but not limited to scooters, trikes and motorcycles while dependency on the electronic control units remain the same as in larger vehicle layouts, the packaging of the same in a compact layout becomes challenging. 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.
[0005] The challenges in disposition of the control units are severe in compact vehicle layouts owing to limited space whilst ensuring vehicle performance and dynamics be maintained. For instance, it is preferred that the control unit be in vicinity of the target actuator or sub-system which the control unit operates with in view of limiting transmission losses for optimizing the vehicle performance. However, the power delivery and elaborate functionality of the target sub-system may not permit disposition of the control unit in its close vicinity, or the frame assembly of the vehicle may not leave any space for accommodation of the control unit.
[0006] An additional concern while disposition of control units in the vehicle layout relate to the maintenance of vehicle dynamics. The disposition of bulky control units away from a centre of mass of the vehicle or leading to formation of an unsprung mass or bending moment disrupts the vehicle dynamics or stability.
[0007] Therefore, the accommodation of multiple functioning elements including the control units and subsystems of the automobile within the limited frame without affecting the ergonomics and relative motion between the various parts of a machine, and forces which act on them is a cumbersome task. The position of the functioning elements will affect the serviceability as well as the weight distribution within the vehicle.
[0008] Conventionally in two wheelers, the prime mover and its associated control units are disposed in proximity of the prime mover through various fitments in the front portion of the vehicle. This known configuration tends to clutter the front portion of the vehicle leading to servicing and maintenance issues. Additionally, the provision of fitments increases the overall vehicle weight leading to adverse impacts on the power to weight ratio of the vehicle. Furthermore, owing to market requirements of high power and high torque transmission performance, the prime mover size gets bulkier making disposition of control units in its vicinity non-permissible.
[0009] Additionally, some control units which operate in conjunction with the prime mover of the vehicle are subjected to immense heat radiation from the prime mover, which disrupt the sensitive electronics of the control unit. Therefore, an additional concern with reference to heat dissipation of not only the prime mover but also the control unit has to be taken into consideration while packaging control units in a compact vehicle layout.
[00010] Therefore, there arises a need in the automotive industry addressing the secure location and efficient packaging of the control units 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 OF THE INVENTION
[00011] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to a vehicle comprising a frame assembly, a prime mover, an induction unit (106) and a control unit. The control unit being disposed in a pre-defined region of the vehicle. The pre-defined region of the vehicle may be in vicinity of a central plane XX’ configured to divide the vehicle length into two equal halves. The central plane XX’ divides the frame assembly into a front portion and a rear portion. The pre-defined region may be defined in a position in proximity to the central plane XX’ and rearwardly to the prime mover of the vehicle. The prime mover as disclosed here is disposed in a front portion of the frame assembly. Additionally, the pre-defined region may be below the induction unit (106).
[00012] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter provides the vehicle comprising a frame assembly. The frame assembly comprises a head tube member, the head tube member being disposed in a front portion of the vehicle. One or more main frame members may extend inclinedly rearward from the head tube member. The one or more main frame members may extend rearwardly along the vehicle length. The control unit may be connected to a portion of the frame assembly. In an embodiment the control unit secured to a portion of the frame assembly on a mounting member.
[00013] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter additionally provides the control unit being connected to a cross member configured to connect a left main frame member to a right main frame member, wherein the control unit being disposed in a bottom portion of the mounting member interconnecting the cross members. In an embodiment the control unit is disposed in a portion of the mounting member facing towards a ground surface.
[00014] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the control unit comprises one or more heat radiating protrusions aligned parallel to the direction of air flow when the vehicle be in propulsion. The control unit is disposed behind the prime mover such that the air flow during vehicle propulsion from a front portion of the vehicle flows through the heat radiating fins and onto the heat radiating protrusions of the control unit. In an embodiment the one or more heat radiating protrusions is aligned to the direction of an air flow path.
[00015] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the control unit connected to a portion of the cross member is disposed offset towards one of a vehicle left side and a vehicle right side.
[00016] In an embodiment, the control unit is disposed between the induction unit (106) and a swing arm of the vehicle when viewed from a side of the vehicle. Further the control unit is disposed between one or more suspension units. Additionally, the control unit is partly eclipsed by the induction unit (106).
[00017] 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
[00018] 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.
[00019] Figure 1 illustrates a frame assembly of the vehicle comprising the control unit in accordance with an embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00020] Figure 2 illustrates a bottom view of a frame assembly of the vehicle comprising the control unit in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00021] Figure 3a illustrates a side perspective view of a vehicle comprising the control unit in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00022] Figure 3(b) illustrates a rear side view of the vehicle comprising the control unit in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00023] 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.
[00024] 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.
[00025] 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.
[00026] 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.
[00027] It is an objective of the present subject matter to provide a secure location for a control unit in a compact vehicle layout.
[00028] A compact vehicle layout such as in two wheeled vehicles provide limited space for accommodation of control units. In an embodiment, the control unit is a regulator cum rectifier unit, or an integrated starter generator communicatively coupled to a prime mover of the vehicle. Conventional locations of disposition of the control unit as per this embodiment is where the control unit is disposed in a front portion of the vehicle ahead of the prime mover and in vicinity of the headlamp assembly. The conventional configuration whilst ensuring that the control unit be placed in vicinity of the prime mover is disposed in an already congested front portion of the vehicle. Further, the electrical subsystems such as headlamps, turn signal lamps, body control units emanate heat which disrupt the sensitive electronics of the control unit. The serviceability of the control unit in the front portion comprising the electrical subsystems along with the wiring harness is cumbersome.
[00029] The present subject matter addresses these drawbacks otherwise faced by engineers in packaging of 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 behind the prime mover and connected to a cross member of the frame assembly connecting the left main frame member to the right main frame member at a bottom portion of the frame assembly.
[00030] It is an object of the present subject matter to protect the disposed the control unit of the vehicle.
[00031] The control unit comprises several sensitive electronic circuits, sensors and other components. These sensitive components of the control unit ought to be protected against external impacts or vibrations transmitted onto the vehicle through rugged terrains. The present subject matter therefore provides mounting of the control unit on a portion of the frame assembly itself which helps dissipate or absorb any vibrations from external impact on the vehicle.
[00032] Further, from an electrical sanctity point of view, the frame assembly is well grounded therefore any potential charge leakage or malfunction of the control unit addressed owing to grounding of the control unit via the frame assembly. The other electrical components which may be disposed in vicinity of the control unit also remain unaffected.
[00033] Additionally, the disclosed location of the control unit in the pre-defined region is sheltered from powertrain components such as the transmission unit as well as the movement of the rear wheel relative to the frame assembly. Therefore, no interference or potential interference of vehicle components relative to the control unit in the pre-defined region are observed.
[00034] It is objective of the present disclosure to securely package the control unit in the vehicle such that transmission losses and signal lags or system latency may be minimized.
[00035] In an aspect, the control unit as per the present disclosure is communicatively connected to the prime mover of the vehicle. The prime mover being disposed in a front frame portion of the vehicle between the left main frame member and the right main frame member. The control unit is disposed just behind it. The wiring harness length connecting the prime mover and the control unit is therefore optimized alleviating transmission losses or system latency.
[00036] It is an object of the present subject matter to improve serviceability and maintenance of the control unit.
[00037] To this end, the preferred embodiment concerning disposition of the control unit is such that the control unit be disposed offset on the cross member. The disassembly of the control unit is from a bottom portion of the vehicle with the fastening screws being easily accessible owing to off-set configuration. The fastening screws or fastening units may be accessed through the gap between the transmission unit and the rear frame members, while the control unit be removed from the bottom portion. The disclosed location further ensures that the control unit be accessed by authorized personnel with the requisite tools.
[00038] It is an additional object of the present subject matter to dispose the control unit in an inconspicuous location against potential theft of the control unit.
[00039] To this end, the disclosed packaging of the control unit designed such that the control unit be only accessible to authorized personnel alleviates concern of theft of the control unit. Further, the control unit is partially covered by a portion of the transmission unit making the control unit invisible to the naked eye.
[00040] 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 control unit in an inconspicuous location. The associated object of the present subject matter to securely protect the control unit against any ingress of mud, water, dust or rain is satiated owing to the inconspicuous location of the control unit.
[00041] In an aspect, the present subject matter addresses concerns of ventilation and thermal regulation pertinent to the control unit.
[00042] As per a preferred embodiment, the control unit is provided with heat radiating protrusions arranged in a pre-defined pattern. The pre-defined pattern of disposition of the heat radiating protrusions are such that the heat radiating protrusions be aligned in a direction of air flow. In the disclosed vehicle layout the air flow from a front portion of the vehicle through the heat radiating units of the prime mover and then onto a rear portion of the vehicle. The disposition of the heat radiating protrusions of the control unit ensures that no obstruction to the natural direction of air flow be accorded, thereby addressing the heat regulation and dissipation of the control unit.
[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 frame assembly (102) of the vehicle (100) comprises of a control unit (108) in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. In an aspect, the vehicle (100) comprises a prime mover (104) configured to transform an energy into usable work applied at the one or more wheels via a transmission system (not shown). The frame assembly (102) supports one or more components of the vehicle (100). The frame assembly (102) may support the prime mover (104) as well as the transmission system. The frame assembly (102) defines a vehicle layout and provides structural stability to the vehicle (100) as well as secure mounting to the one or more components of the vehicle (100). In an aspect, the vehicle (100) may comprise a headlamp assembly (not shown) connected to a steering rod of the vehicle (100) to assist in vehicle (100) manoeuvring. The steering rod may be connected to the one or more wheels (not shown). The one or more wheels are connected to the frame assembly (102) via a front suspension assembly and a rear suspension assembly (110). The front suspension assembly and the rear suspension assembly (110) maintain the relative position between the vehicle’s (100) frame assembly (102) and the one or more wheels based on the terrain. The vehicle (100) may comprise a floorboard in the event a scooter type vehicle (100) or a three-wheeled vehicle (100) or the like is used. The vehicle (100) may also be operational without a floorboard such as in, but not limited to, motorcycle type vehicles (100) and even in single wheeled vehicles (100). One or more seating members are configured to support the one or more users of the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) may additionally comprise a tail lamp assembly disposed in the rear portion of the vehicle (100).
[00047] In an aspect, the frame assembly (102) comprises a head tube member (102c) disposed in a front portion of the vehicle (100). One or more main frame members (102d) are connected to a portion of the head tube member (102c) and extend rearwardly along a vehicle (100) length. In an aspect, the one or more main frame members (102d) comprise a left main frame member and a right main frame member extending divergently from the head tube member (102c) when the vehicle (100) be viewed from a top view. The left main frame member and the right main frame member may extend horizontally rearwardly or inclinedly rearwardly.
[00048] In an embodiment the left main frame member and the right main frame member comprise a first portion extending horizontally rearwardly and a second portion extending inclinedly downwardly. The one or more main frame member may be connected to one or more rear frame member (102e) in vicinity of a central plane X-X’.
[00049] The second portion of the left main frame member and the right main frame member may comprise one or more cross members (102b). The one or more cross members (102b) may be configured to join the second portion of the left main frame member to the second portion of the right main frame member. The one or more cross members (102b) may be disposed in a bottom portion of the one or more main frame members (102d). In an aspect, the prime mover (104) is disposed below the first portion of the left main frame member and the right main frame member with the one or more cross members (102b) being disposed behind the prime mover (104).
[00050] In an aspect, the control unit (108) is between the one or more cross members (102b). In an aspect the control unit (108) is communicatively coupled to the prime mover (104) of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, a wiring harness is configured to connect the control unit (108) to the prime mover (104), with the wiring harness being disposed between a rear portion of the prime mover (104) and a front portion of the control unit (108).
[00051] In an aspect, the control unit (108) is connected to a bottom portion of the mounting member. The mounting member (102a) is secured between the one or more cross members (102b). Further the control unit (108) is disposed such that a face of the control unit (108) faces a ground surface. In an embodiment a heat radiating protrusions of the control unit (108) is facing towards the ground surface. In an embodiment the heat radiating protrusions of the control unit (108) is configured with a plurality of fins to increase surface area, catering to efficient cooling of the control unit (108).
[00052] In a preferred embodiment, the control unit (108) is an integrated starter generator (alternately referred to as ISG machine) or a regulator cum rectifier unit (alternately referred to as RR unit) communicatively coupled to the prime mover (104) of the vehicle (100). A regulator cum rectifier is a device which converts AC power from magneto of the vehicle (100) to DC power for charging the battery and to provide sufficient energy to ensure functionality of all electrical components. In an aspect, the greater the RR unit power delivery, the surface temperature of RR unit will proportionally increase, hence it is necessary to package RR unit at location where cooling efficiency will be better. The current location has greater open space for better cooling capacity and as an add on advantage since RR unit has lower warranty rejection and lower servicing, moving the RR unit to the proposed location provide packaging space for other components.
[00053] In an aspect, the control unit (108) is provided in an inner side of one of the left frame members and a right frame member. The control unit (108) is disposed above the transmission unit (not shown) comprising the drive chain (not shown). The transmission unit is supported by a pivot shaft provided between the left rear frame member and the right rear frame member.
[00054] In an aspect, the control unit (108) is disposed below an air induction system (not shown) and behind a swing arm pivot axis (PP’). In an embodiment the air induction system is disposed on the frame assembly (102) on either the left or right main frame members (102d) and rear frame members (102e) in a portion adjacent to the central plane X-X’.
[00055] Figure 2 illustrates a bottom view of a frame assembly (102) of the vehicle (100) comprising the control unit (108) in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. It can be observed from the figure 2 that the control unit (108) is disposed on a bottom face of the mounting member (102a) where the heat radiating protrusions of the control unit (108) is parallel to the face of the mounting member (102b). While the vehicle is in motion the air will flow from a front portion to a rear portion, where the heat radiating protrusions will interact with the moving air to transfer heat from the control unit (108) to the air flow. Furthermore, the hot air from the control unit (108) surface will be channel out due to vehicle motion, thereby effectively managing the temperature buildup within the vehicle (100). In a preferred embodiment the mounting member (102b) is secured between the one or more cross members (102b) at a location below a seat assembly (not shown) of the vehicle (100) and above a swing arm of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the control unit (108) is disposed astride to the mounting members (102a) to avoidance of an air leakage space.
[00056] Figure 3a illustrates a side perspective view of a frame assembly (102) of the vehicle (100) comprising the control unit (108) in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. In an embodiment a bottom surface of the induction unit (106) may be disposed above the mounting member (102a) when viewed from the side. In an aspect, the control unit (108) is disposed between one or more rear suspension assembly of the vehicle (100), wherein the one or more rear suspension assembly (110) is connected to a portion of the one or more rear frame members (102e). In the preferred embodiment the suspension assembly (110) is a dual shock absorber suspension disposed on each of the rear frame (102e).
[00057] In figure 3b it is further illustrated that, in an another embodiment of the present disclosure the control unit (108) may be partly eclipsed by the induction unit (106) when viewed from a rear side of the vehicle. In another embodiment the swing arm (112) of the vehicle is downwards to the control unit (108) which isolates the control unit (108) from any sort of movement and interferences during vehicle (100) articulation.
[00058] In an aspect, the rear wheel of the vehicle 100 at least partially eclipses the control unit 108 from a rear side view of the vehicle.
[00059] The present subject matter uses an otherwise unutilized space below an air induction unit (106) for secure disposition of the control unit (108). The control unit (108) comprising the heat radiating protrusions are facing in the direction of air flow or conventionally the higher air circulation direction. The disclosed pattern of disposition of heat radiating protrusions improves heat dissipation of the control unit (108) as well as permits ventilation of the other components of the vehicle (100) in vicinity of the control unit (108).
[00060] In an aspect, as the size of the prime mover (104) being an internal combustion engine increases colloquially referred to as a higher cc vehicle (100), the packaging the control unit (108) in vicinity becomes strenuous. A high-power delivery prime mover (104) also has a higher heat emanation which can disrupt the electronics of the control unit (108). Therefore, there arises a need to package the control unit (108) in vicinity of the prime mover (104) such that neither does the length of the wiring harness increase nor the control unit (108) be malfunctional owing to heat emanation from the prime mover.
[00061] 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.
[00062] In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed method and system, 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 improvement in the functioning of the configuration itself as the claimed steps provide a technical solution to a technical problem.
[00063] 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 illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the invention.
[00064] 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.
[00065] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, 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.
[00066] 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), the fame assembly comprising a front portion and rear portion divided by a central plane (X-X’);
a prime mover (104) disposed on the fame assembly, the prime mover (104) being disposed in the front portion;
an induction unit (106) operatively coupled to the prime mover (104); and
a control unit (108), the control unit (108) being disposed in a pre-defined region of the vehicle (100), wherein the pre-defined region being in proximity to the central plane (X-X’) behind the prime mover (104) and below the induction unit (106).

2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (108) secured to a portion of the frame assembly (102) on a mounting member (102a).

3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the control unit (108) is disposed on the mounting member (102a) and being configured between one or more cross members (102b) of the frame assembly (102).

4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the control unit (108) being disposed in a portion of the mounting member (102a) and facing towards a ground surface.

5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (108) comprises one or more heat radiating protrusions (108a), wherein the one or more heat radiating protrusions (108a) being aligned parallel to the direction of an air flow path.

6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the control unit (108) is disposed behind the prime mover (104), wherein the heat radiating protrusions (108a) of the control unit (108) is in the air flow path.

7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (108) connected to a portion of the mounting member (102a) is disposed offset towards one of a vehicle (100) left side and a vehicle (100) right side.

8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (108) is disposed between the induction unit (106) and a swing arm (112) of the vehicle (100) when viewed from a side of the vehicle (100).

9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (108) is disposed between one or more rear suspension units (110), when the vehicle (100) be viewed from a rear side view.

10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (108) is partly eclipsed by the induction unit (106).