Description:A SENSING ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001]
The present subject matter is related, in general to a vehicle having a sensing assembly, and more particularly, but not exclusively to a mounting of the sensing assembly in the vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 5
[0002]
In the realm of vehicular safety and navigation systems, the integration of sensing assembly, for example Radio Detection And Ranging (RADAR) sensors, onto vehicles has been a pivotal focus. The sensing assembly play a critical role in detecting obstacles, predicting collisions, and enhancing overall situational awareness for drivers. Furthermore, it is important to mount the sensing assembly 10 in an optimal position which maximize coverage and minimize blind spots for efficient operation of the sensing assembly. Traditionally, the sensing assembly are mounted onto the headlamp assembly of vehicles. However, mounting the sensing assembly on the headlamp assembly poses various challenges that impede the real-time efficacy of the sensing assembly. 15
[0003]
One of the significant challenges arises from mounting the sensing assembly on the headlamp assembly are the inherent delay between the vehicle's actual manoeuvres and the sensing assembly's detection capabilities. For instance, during a turning manoeuvre, the sensing assembly, when mounted on the headlamp, experiences a perceptible lag in detecting the vehicle's altered trajectory. 20 Consequently, by the time the sensing assembly accurately detects the turn, the vehicle may have already completed the turning manoeuvre, thereby compromising the real-time collision detection capabilities.
[0004]
As per known prior arts, the sensing assembly rely on an auxiliary sensing unit, such as Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), to compensate for the deficiencies 25 in detecting vehicle manoeuvres. However, an auxiliary sensing unit provides estimations rather than precise measurements of the vehicle's manoeuvre. Therefore, the accuracy of the sensing assembly to prevent collisions, or detect
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situational awareness
remains constrained, as the estimations may not align perfectly with the actual vehicle dynamics. Moreover, incorporating additional sensing units, significantly escalates the overall cost of the system which not only increases the production cost but also adds to maintenance and repair cost over vehicle’s life span and adds to the complexities in the manufacturing process by 5 increase in the number of individual parts within the system.
[0005]
Thus, there is need to address the limitations in the existing vehicle having the sensing assembly while ensuring minimal obstruction in front of a sensing unit of the sensing assembly and without significant changes in the existing layout of the vehicle. 10
[0006]
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 15
[0007]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle comprising a handlebar assembly, a front wheel assembly, a cluster assembly, and sensing assembly. The handlebar assembly is configured to enable maneuvering of the vehicle. The front wheel assembly is coupled to the handlebar assembly. The cluster assembly is disposed at a proximity of the handlebar assembly. The sensing 20 assembly is configured at a predefined zone between the front wheel assembly and the cluster assembly.
[0008]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the predefined zone is defined a first axis, a second axis, a third axis, and a fourth axis. The first axis extends tangentially along a portion of the front wheel assembly and a front most 25 portion of a headlamp assembly of the vehicle. The second axis extends along a central axis of the head tube of the vehicle. The third axis extends tangentially along a top portion of the front wheel assembly. The fourth axis extends along a top portion of the cluster assembly.
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[0009]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the sensing assembly is disposed at a first pre-defined distance from the front wheel assembly. The first pre-defined distance ranges from 15 millimeters to 150 millimeters.
[00010]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the sensing assembly is configured at a second pre-defined distance from the headtube of the vehicle. The 5 second pre-defined distance ranges from 120 millimetres to 500 millimetres.
[00011]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the sensing assembly is configured at a third pre-defined distance from a ground plane. The third pre-defined distance ranges from 50 centimeters to 100 centimeters.
[00012]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the sensing assembly 10 comprises a sensing unit, a bracket member, a padding member, and a cover member.
[00013]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the pair of front fork assembly includes a lower bracket member. The lower bracket member is configured to join a pair of front forks. The bracket member is mounted to the lower 15 bracket member.
[00014]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the sensing assembly (108) is configured a predefined proximal distance from a front face of the lower bracket member. The predefined proximal distance ranges from 2 millimeter to 300 millimeters. 20
[00015]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the bracket member is configured to detachably mount the sensing unit on a front face. The front face is disposed towards a front portion of the vehicle.
[00016]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the bracket member is configured with a base portion, the base portion is configured to mount a lower 25 mounting portion of the headlamp assembly of the vehicle through one or more mounting means.
[00017]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the bracket member is comprises a pair of flanged extensions, wherein the flanged extensions comprise a
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first mounting opening and a second mounting opening
. The first mounting opening and the second mounting opening are configured to connect with a lower mounting portion of a headlamp assembly.
[00018]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the padding member is disposed around an outer periphery of the sensing unit towards the front portion of 5 the vehicle.
[00019]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the cover member is configured to cover the outer periphery of the sensing unit towards the front portion of the vehicle.
[00020]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, an inner portion of the 10 cover member is configured to map with a profile of the sensing unit. The inner portion is configured to have an extended portion.
[00021]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the cover member is configured with a first side portion, and a second side portion. The first side portion, and a second side portion maps with the profile of the headlamp assembly. 15
[00022]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the sensing assembly comprising: a sensing unit, a bracket member configured to detachably mount the sensing unit; a padding member disposed around an outer periphery of the sensing unit; and a cover member configured to cover the outer periphery of the sensing unit. 20
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00023]
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.
[00024]
Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle as per an embodiment of the 25 present invention.
[00025]
Figure 2 illustrates a front view of the vehicle as per an embodiment of the present invention.
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[00026]
Figure 3 illustrate a right perspective view of the vehicle as per an embodiment of the present invention.
[00027]
Figure 4 illustrates an exploded view of a sensing assembly of the vehicle as per an embodiment of the present invention.
[00028]
Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of the sensing assembly as per an 5 embodiment of the present invention.
[00029]
Figure 6, Figure 7, and Figure 8 illustrates sensing assembly sensing assembly with certain parts omitted as per an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00030]
The present disclosure may be best understood with reference to the 10 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 methods and systems may extend beyond the described embodiments. For example, the teachings presented, and the 15 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.
[00031]
References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “an 20 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 25 embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.
[00032]
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
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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.
[00033]
The objective of the present invention is to provide a vehicle comprising a sensing assembly that significantly reduces or eliminates the response lag between 5 actual vehicle manoeuvres and detection capabilities. Thus, the present invention aims to ensure that the sensing assembly detects real-time operating conditions of the vehicle, more particularly vehicle movements, thereby enhancing collision detection accuracy and situational awareness for drivers.
[00034]
It is yet another objective of the present invention to mount the sensing 10 assembly in such a way that a sensing unit of the sensing assembly rotates along with a steering pivot of the vehicle. Thus, the present invention aims to ensure that the direction of manoeuvrability of the vehicle is aligned with the Field of View (FOV) of the sensing unit.
[00035]
Further, it is yet another objective of the present invention to mount the 15 sensing assembly in such as way that the FOV of the sensing unit is not interfered due to any other vehicle components. Therefore, accuracy and optimum performance of the sensing unit can be ensured at all vehicle riding conditions.
[00036]
It is yet another objective of the present invention to provide a vehicle comprising the sensing assembly such that the sensing unit can accurately it’s 20 function based on real time steering angle rotation of the vehicle, without need of an auxiliary sensing unit such as an IMU.
[00037]
It is yet another objective of the present invention to provide a sensing assembly that can be easily mounted to the vehicle without significant changes in the existing layout of the vehicle. 25
[00038]
The aforesaid and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail in conjunction with the figures & embodiment in the following description.
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[00039]
Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle (100) as per an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 illustrates a front view of the vehicle (100) as per an embodiment of the present invention. The figure 1 and the figure 2 are explained together for the sake of brevity. A front portion of the vehicle (100) comprises a front wheel assembly (110), serving as the primary point of contact of the vehicle 5 (100) with a ground plane. The front wheel assembly of the vehicle (100) is rotatably connected to a handlebar assembly (103) of the vehicle (100) through the pair of front fork assembly (105a, 105b, 107). The pair of front fork assembly (105a, 105b, 107) comprises a pair of front forks (105a, 105b) which contributes significantly to vehicle (100) stability, handling, and overall riding experience. The 10 pair of front forks (105a, 105b) are sturdy metal tubes and having hydraulic dampers (not shown). The pair of front forks assembly (105a, 105b, 107) connects the front wheel assembly (110) to a frame assembly (not shown) of the vehicle (100), allowing for controlled movement and absorption of shocks and vibrations encountered during travel. The pair of front forks (105a, 105b) are connected to 15 each other by a lower bracket member (107). The pair of front fork assembly (105a, 105b, 107) is rotatably connected to a head tube of the vehicle (100) body frame. Further, the vehicle (100) also comprises a headlamp assembly which is mounted to the headtube of the vehicle (100). The headlamp assembly comprises an illuminating member (not shown) which is housed in a headlamp housing. 20
[00040]
Further, the vehicle (100) also comprises a cluster assembly (102) which is disposed at a proximity of the handlebar assembly (103). The cluster assembly (102) of a vehicle (100) serves as a centralized hub for essential instrumentation and controls, providing the driver with critical information and functionality related to the vehicle (100). The cluster assembly (102) integrates various components such 25 as speedometers, odometers, fuel gauges, temperature gauges, and warning lights etc. The cluster assembly (102) also incorporates few advance features such as digital displays, touchscreen interfaces, and connectivity options for seamless integration with infotainment systems and navigation aids. As per an embodiment of the present invention, the cluster assembly (102) is mounted above the headlamp 30 assembly (107). The vehicle (100) also comprises a sensing assembly (108) which
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disposed between a predefined zone (104). As per an embodiment of the present invention, the sensing assembly (108) is a RADAR sensing assembly which is configured to detect nearby objects and obstacles around the vehicle (100) by using radio waves. The sensing assembly (108) is mounted towards the front of the vehicle (100) such that no other vehicle (100) components come in the FOV of the 5 sensing assembly (108). Therefore, enabling the sensing assembly (108) to operate at its optimum capacity.
[00041]
The pre-defined zone (104) is defined between a first axis (AA”), a second axis (BB”), a third axis (CC”), and a fourth axis (DD”) as shown in Fig. 1. More specifically, the first axis (AA”) extends tangentially along a portion of the front 10 wheel assembly (110) and a front most portion of a headlamp assembly (101) of the vehicle (100). The second axis (BB”) extends along a central axis of the head tube (301) of the vehicle (100). The third axis (CC”) extends tangentially along a top portion of the front wheel assembly (110). The fourth axis (DD”) extends along a top portion of the cluster assembly (102). The pre-defined zone (104) ensure that 15 no other object or vehicle (100) component comes in the way of the FOV of the sensing assembly (108). As per an embodiment of the present invention, it is crucial that the sensing assembly (108) is disposed at a first pre-defined distance (P”) from the front wheel assembly (110) of the vehicle (100). The first pre-defined distance (P”) ensures that at vehicle (100) operating condition when the damper assembly of 20 the front wheel assembly (110) are fully compressed, the front wheel assembly (110) should not interfere at the FOV of the sensing assembly (108). The sensing assembly (108) at an optimal height minimizes interference from nearby vehicle (100) components or structures. Mounting the sensor too low increases the likelihood of interference from the vehicle (100) own components, such as the 25 bumper or front wheel assembly (110), which can distort radar signals and compromise detection accuracy. As per an embodiment of the present invention, the first pre-defined distance (P”) ranges from 15 millimetres to 150 millimetres. For example, the first pre-defined distance (P”) is 80 millimetres.
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[00042]
The vehicle (100) is standing on a ground plane (GG”). It is important that the sensing assembly (108) is configured at a third pre-defined distance (Z) from the ground plane (GG”), such that the sensing assembly (108) is at an optimal distance from the ground plane. As per an embodiment of the present invention the third pre-defined distance (Z) ranges from 50 centimetres to 100 centimetres. It is 5 important to dispose the sensing assembly (108) at the third pre-defined distance (Z) because placing the sensing assembly (108) too near the ground plane can limit its ability to detect objects at a distance, potentially reducing the overall effectiveness of collision detection and avoidance systems. Further, the mounting the sensing assembly (108) at an optimum height prevents obstruction in the sensing 10 assembly’s (108) field of view (FOV) or causing damage to the sensing assembly, leading to inaccurate readings or system failure. Moreover, the third pre-defined distance (Z) ensures consistent performance of the sensing assembly (108) across varying terrain types. For example, the sensing assembly (108) which is mounted too low towards the ground place may be susceptible to interference from uneven 15 road surfaces, bumps, or obstacles, potentially affecting sensing assembly (108)’s ability to accurately detect objects and hazards.
[00043]
Figure 3 illustrate a right perspective view of the vehicle (100) as per an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 illustrates an exploded view of a sensing assembly (108) of the vehicle (100) as per an embodiment of the present 20 invention. The figure 3 and the figure 4 are explained together for the sake of brevity. The sensing assembly (108) is configured at a second pre-defined distance (Q) from the headtube (301) of the vehicle (100), wherein the second pre-defined distance (Q) ranges from 120 millimetres to 500 millimetres. Exemplarily, the second pre-defined distance (Q) is 150 millimetres. Further, as per an embodiment 25 of the present invention the sensing assembly (108) is configured at a predefined proximal distance from a front face of the lower bracket member (107). Illustratively, the predefined proximal distance ranges from 2 millimetres to 300 millimetres. For example, predefined proximal distance is 95 millimeters.
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[00044] The sensing assembly is configured at a predefined proximal distance from a front face of the lower bracket member (107) of the vehicle (100). The predefined proximal distance ranges from 2 millimetre to 300 millimetres. It is crucial to note that the second pre-defined distance (Q) and the predefined proximal distance ensures that the FOV of the sensing assembly (108) is not interfered by any other 5 vehicle (100) components. Thus, the optimum functioning of the sensing assembly (108)is ensured as the sensing assembly (108) can detect wide range of objects.
[00045]
As per Figure 4, the sensing assembly (108) comprises a sensing unit (402), a bracket member (401), a padding member (403), and a cover member (404). The bracket member (401) is mounted to the lower bracket member (107). As per an 10 embodiment, the bracket member (401) is integrally mounted to the lower bracket member (107). As per yet another embodiment, the bracket member (401) is detachably mounted to the lower bracket member (107) through one or more mounting means (Not shown). The bracket member (401) is configured to support a lower mounting portion (406) of a headlamp assembly (101) of the vehicle (100) 15 through one or more mounting means (405). The bracket member (401) is configured to detachably mount the sensing unit (402) on a front face (503) of the bracket member (401). The front face (503) comprises plurality of the mounting openings for mounting of the sensing unit. The front face (503) is seen with respect towards the front of the vehicle (100). As per an embodiment of the present 20 invention, the padding member (403) is disposed around an outer periphery of the sensing unit (402) towards the front portion of the vehicle (100). The padding member (403) eliminates the chances of entry of dust, debris or water inside the sensing assembly (108). As per an embodiment of the present invention, the cover member (404) is configured to cover the outer periphery of the sensing unit (402) 25 towards the front portion of the vehicle (100). The cover member (404) ensures to provide anti-theft feature to the sensing assembly (108).
[00046]
Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of the sensing assembly (108) as per an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6, Figure 7, and Figure 8 illustrates sensing assembly (108) with certain parts omitted as per an embodiment 30
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of the present invention.
The figure 5, the figure 6, the figure 7 and the figure 8 are explained together for the sake of brevity. The bracket member (401) is configured with a base portion (504) which supports the lower mounting portion (406) of the headlamp assembly (101) of the vehicle (100) through one or more mounting means (405). The sensing unit (402) is configured with one or more mounting provisions, 5 which enables the sensing unit (402) to get detachably mounted to the bracket member (401) on the front face (503). The front face (503) comprises plurality of the mounting openings for mounting of the sensing unit. The front face (503) is seen with respect to the front of the vehicle (100). The bracket member (401) also comprises a pair of flanged extensions (501, 502). The flanged extensions comprise 10 a first mounting opening (602) and a second mounting opening (603) respectively. The first mounting opening (602) and a second mounting opening (603) enables to connect with the lower mounting portion (406) of the headlamp assembly (101).
[00047]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the sensing unit (402) comprises a Printed circuit boards (PCB) (601) which enables the sensing unit (402) 15 to sense and detect. The sensing unit (402) is mounted on the bracket member (401) such that the PCB is disposed towards the front of the vehicle (100).
[00048]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the padding member (403) is disposed around an outer periphery of the sensing unit (402) towards the front portion of the vehicle (100). More specifically, the padding member (403) is 20 disposed such that the PCB is exposed. To prevent entry of dust or debris in sensing assembly (108) the profile of the padding member (403) maps with the profile of the sensing unit. As per an embodiment of the present invention the padding member (403) is made of material having rubber characteristics or silicon characteristics. More specifically the purpose of the padding member (403) is to 25 seal any gap between the cover member (404) and the sensing unit. disposed as the outermost member of the sensing assembly (108), when viewed front view of the vehicle (100).
[00049]
As par an embodiment of the present invention the cover member (404) is configured to cover the outer periphery of the sensing unit (402) towards the front 30
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portion of the vehicle (100).
More specifically when viewed from the front view of the vehicle (100), the cover member (404) is the outermost member of the sensing assembly (108). The primary purpose of the cover member (404) is to provide anti-theft protection to the sensing assembly (108) while ensuring a seamless layout with the headlamp assembly (101) of the vehicle (100). An inner portion of the cover 5 member (404) which is direct proximity to the sensing unit (402) and the padding member (403) , is configured to map with a profile of the sensing unit (402). Thus, the inner portion off the cover member (404) conceals the sensing unit (402) when viewed from front view of the vehicle (100). More specifically as seen from the figure number 7, the inner portion is configured to have an extended portion which 10 provides anti-theft features to the sensing assembly (108). The extended portion extends towards the ground plane, such that the extended portion is configured to expose the PCB while covering the outermost periphery of the sensing unit. The cover member (404) is configured with first side portion (702), and a second side portion (703), which enables the cover member (404) to map with the profile of the 15 headlamp assembly (101).
[00050]
The present invention advantageously a vehicle (100) comprising a sensing assembly (108) which is disposed between the predefined zone (104) defined by the first axis (AA”), the second axis (BB”), the third axis (CC”), and the fourth axis (DD”). The pre-defined zone ensure that no other object or vehicle (100) component 20 comes in the way of the FOV of the sensing assembly (108). Therefore, the sensing unit is configured to operate at optimum capacity. In other words, the present invention to mount the sensing assembly (108) in such a way that the FOV of the sensing unit (402) is not interfered due to any other vehicle (100) components. Therefore, accuracy and optimum performance of the sensing unit (402) can be 25 ensured at all vehicle (100) riding conditions.
[00051]
Further advantageously, the sensing assembly (108) is mounted to the vehicle (100) through the bracket member (401), which is rotatably coupled to a steering axis or the pair of fork forks of the vehicle (100). Therefore, the sensing assembly (108) is configured to rotate with the rotation or manoeuvring of the 30
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steering
assembly of the vehicle (100). Thus, the response lag between actual vehicle (100) manoeuvres and detection capabilities of the sensing assembly (108) is significantly reduced or eliminated. In other words, the present invention ensures that the direction of manoeuvrability of the vehicle (100) is aligned with the Field of View (FOV) of the sensing unit. Thereby the sensing assembly (108) detects 5 real-time operating conditions of the vehicle (100), more particularly vehicle (100) movements, thereby enhancing collision detection accuracy and situational awareness for drivers.
[00052]
Further, advantageously the present invention eliminates the need of an auxiliary sensing unit (402) which detects the actual manoeuvring of the vehicle 10 (100). Therefore, the present invention ensure that the sensing assembly (108) is mounted to the vehicle (100) without increase in maintenance and cost of the manufacturing.
[00053]
Further, advantageously the present invention ensures that the sensing assembly (108) is mounted to the vehicle (100) without compromising or significant 15 changes in the existing layout of the vehicle (100).
[00054]
Further advantageously, the padding member (403) of the sensing assembly (108) is mounted such that entry of dust, debris or any other foreign particles in eliminated into the sensing assembly (108) of the vehicle (100).
[00055]
Further advantageously the cover member (404) provides anti-theft 20 protection to the sensing assembly (108) while ensuring a seamless layout with the headlamp assembly (101) of the vehicle (100). The inner portion of the cover member (404) is configured with an extended portion which provides anti-theft features to the sensing assembly (108).
[0001]
In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical 25 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
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in the functioning of the guard assembly itself as the claimed steps and
constructional features provide a technical solution to a technical problem.
[0002]
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 5 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.
[0003]
While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other 10 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.
[0004]
A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, 15 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. 20
[0005]
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that any of the aforementioned steps and/or 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. In addition, the systems of the aforementioned embodiments may be implemented using a wide variety of suitable processes and 25 system modules, and are not limited to any particular determiner hardware, software, middleware, firmware, microcode, and the like. The claims can encompass embodiments for hardware and software, or a combination thereof.
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[0006]
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 5 departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure is not limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. , Claims:I/We claim:
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A vehicle (100) comprising:
a handlebar assembly (103), the handlebar assembly (103) is configured to enable maneuvering of the vehicle (100); 5
a front wheel assembly (110), the front wheel assembly (110) is coupled to the handlebar assembly (103);
a cluster assembly (102), the cluster assembly (102) is disposed at a proximity of the handlebar assembly (103);
a sensing assembly (108); the sensing assembly (108) is configured 10 at a predefined zone (104), the predefined zone (104) is defined between the front wheel assembly (110) and the cluster assembly (102).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the predefined zone (104) is defined a first axis (AA”), a second axis (BB”), a third axis (CC”), and a 15 fourth axis (DD”), wherein the first axis (AA”) extends tangentially along a portion of the front wheel assembly (110) and a front most portion of a headlamp assembly (101) of the vehicle (100), and wherein the second axis (BB”) extends along a central axis of the head tube (301) of the vehicle (100), and wherein the third axis (CC”) extends tangentially along a top 20 portion of the front wheel assembly (110) and wherein the fourth axis (DD”) extends along a top portion of the cluster assembly (102).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sensing assembly (108) is disposed at a first pre-defined distance (P”) from the front wheel assembly 25 (110), wherein the first pre-defined distance (P”) ranges from 15 millimeters to 150 millimeters.
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sensing assembly (108) is configured at a second pre-defined distance (Q) from the headtube (301) 30
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of the vehicle (100), wherein the second pre
-defined distance (Q) ranges from 120 millimeters to 500 millimeters.
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sensing assembly (108) is configured at a third pre-defined distance (Z) from a ground plane (GG”), 5 wherein the third pre-defined distance (Z) ranges from 50 centimeters to 100 centimeters.
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sensing assembly (108) comprises a sensing unit (402), a bracket member (401), a padding member 10 (403), and a cover member (404).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the pair of front fork assembly (105a, 105b, 107) includes a lower bracket member (107), wherein the lower bracket member (107) being configured to join a pair of 15 front forks (105a, 105b), wherein the bracket member (401) is mounted to the lower bracket member (107).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sensing assembly (108) is configured a predefined proximal distance from a front face of the lower 20 bracket member (107), wherein the predefined proximal distance ranges from 2 millimeter to 300 millimeters.
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the bracket member (401) is configured to detachably mount the sensing unit (402) on a front face 25 (503), the front face (503) being disposed towards a front portion of the vehicle (100).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the bracket member (401) is configured with a base portion (504), the base portion (504) is configured 30 to mount a lower mounting portion (406) of the headlamp assembly (101) of the vehicle (100) through one or more mounting means (405).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the bracket member (401) is comprises a pair of flanged extensions (501, 502), wherein the flanged extensions comprise a first mounting opening (602) and a second mounting opening (603), wherein the first mounting opening (602) and the second 5 mounting opening (603) being configured to connect with a lower mounting portion (406) of a headlamp assembly (101).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the padding member (403) is disposed around an outer periphery of the sensing unit (402) towards the 10 front portion of the vehicle (100).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the cover member (404) is configured to cover the outer periphery of the sensing unit (402) towards the front portion of the vehicle (100). 15
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein an inner portion of the cover member (404) is configured to map with a profile of the sensing unit (402), wherein the inner portion is configured to have an extended portion (701). 20
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the cover member (404) is configured with a first side portion (702), and a second side portion (703), wherein the first side portion (702), and a second side portion (703) maps with the profile of the headlamp assembly. 25
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A sensing assembly (108) comprising:
a sensing unit (402),
a bracket member (401), the bracket member (401) is configured to detachably mount the sensing unit (402); 30
a padding member (403), the padding member (403) is disposed around an outer periphery of the sensing unit (402); and
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a cover member (404), the cover member (404) is configured to cover the outer periphery of the sensing unit (402).
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The sensing assembly (108) as claimed in claim 16, wherein the sensing unit(402)is a radar sensor.5
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The sensing assembly (108) as claimed in claim 16, wherein the sensingassembly (108) is mounted to a vehicle (100), wherein the vehicle (100)comprises a pair of front fork assembly (105a 105b, 107), the pair of frontfork assembly (105a 105b, 107) includes a lower bracket member (107),10 wherein the lower bracket member (107) is configured to join a pair of frontforks (105a, 105b), wherein the bracket member (401) is mounted to thelower bracket member (107).
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The sensing assembly as claimed in claim 16, wherein an inner portion ofthe cover member (404) and the padding member (403) is configured to mapwith a profile of the sensing unit (402), wherein the inner portion isconfigured to have an extended portion (701).
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The sensing assembly as claimed in claim 16, wherein the bracket member(401)is integrally mounted to the lower bracket member (107).
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The sensing assembly as claimed in claim 16, wherein the bracket member(401)is comprising a pair of flanged extensions (501, 502), wherein the pair25 of flanged extensions (501, 502) being configured to connect with a lower mounting portion (406) of a headlamp of the vehicle (100) through one or more mounting means (405).