DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The embodiments herein generally relate to a handlebar assembly, and more particularly, to a handlebar assembly with an integrated switching mechanism.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A handlebar is often curved, with grips at both ends, and is used for steering a bicycle/bike/scooter, or similar vehicle. It is an essential component of many vehicles, providing the rider with control and direction.
[0003] The traditional handlebar, once a basic component. The evolution of the automobile industry has transformed the simple handlebar into a complex structure, integrating various control elements (E.g., indicator switches and pass switches) to enhance driver convenience and functionality. Incorporating various controls into the handlebars also increases complexity and affects accessibility for riders while operating. In one existing approach, the implementation of control elements on the handlebar necessitates a complex fastening mechanism (with more fastening elements), which may adversely affect serviceability.
[0004] In another existing approach, the control elements are located in the handlebar or on the handlebar, which may allow a grip of the handlebar to rotate, which creates inconvenience to the rider while riding. The existing approach does not provide any course of action to avoid grip rotation. So, the traditional and existing approaches are not efficient in solving the above-mentioned issues.
[0005] Hence, there remains a need for an improved handlebar assembly with an integrated switching mechanism to address the aforementioned issues.
SUMMARY
[0006] In view of the foregoing, an embodiment herein provides a handlebar assembly with an integrated switching mechanism. The handlebar assembly includes a handlebar, at least one switch, at least one switch case, and a handlebar covering member. The at least one switch case includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes one or more attaching elements that are mechanically configured to connect the at least one switch case to the handlebar. The second portion is mechanically connected to the at least one switch. The handlebar covering member is mechanically configured to at least partially cover the handlebar to avoid rotation of the handlebar covering member.
[0007] In some embodiments, the at least one switch case is positioned on the handlebar at the end of a proximal end of the handlebar covering member.
[0008] In some embodiments, the at least one switch case, along with the at least one switch, is configured to be positioned at any location around a circumference of the handlebar.
[0009] In some embodiments, the handlebar assembly further includes a brake/clutch lever positioned at a predetermined angle Z° to the handlebar to ensure easy and unobstructed use of the at least one switch and the brake/clutch lever. The predetermined angle Z° is measured between an axis X° of the handlebar and an axis Y° of the brake/clutch lever.
[0010] In some embodiments, the predetermined angle Z° and one or more dimensions of the at least one switch case, along with one or more dimensions of the at least one switch, are configured to facilitate convenient and comfortable use of the at least one switch and the brake/clutch lever.
[0011] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following detailed description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0013] FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate, respectively, a top view of a handlebar assembly and a top view of the handlebar assembly with a handlebar covering member, according to an embodiment described herein;
[0014] FIG. 1C illustrates a top view of the handlebar assembly wherein at least one switch case is partially concealed by the handlebar covering member according to an embodiment herein;
[0015] FIG. 2 illustrates the handlebar assembly with one or more attaching elements for connecting the at least one switch case to a handlebar according to an embodiment herein; and
[0016] FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of the handlebar assembly with a brake/clutch lever according to an embodiment herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0017] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0018] Various embodiments increase accessibility for riders while operating. More particularly present disclosure increases the serviceability of a handlebar assembly with a simple and effective fastening mechanism. Additionally, positioning of a handlebar covering member and at least one switch case on the handlebar avoids rotation of the handlebar covering member.
[0019] As mentioned, there remains a need for an improved handlebar assembly with an integrated switching mechanism. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown preferred embodiments.
[0020] FIG. 1A and 1B illustrate, respectively, a top view of a handlebar assembly 100 and a top view of the handlebar assembly 100 with a handlebar covering member 108, according to an embodiment herein. The handlebar assembly 100 includes a handlebar 102, at least one switch case 104, at least one switch 106, and the handlebar covering member 108. The handlebar 102 may be a left-side handlebar or a right-side handlebar. The handlebar 102 shown in FIG. 1 is the left-side handlebar, provided as an example. In one embodiment, the handlebar covering member 108 may be a grip.
[0021] The at least one switch case 104 is connected to the handlebar 102. The at least one switch case 104 includes a first portion 104A, and a second portion 104B. The first portion 104A of the at least one switch case 104 is connected to the handlebar 102. The second portion 104B of the at least one switch case 104 is connected to the at least one switch 106. In one embodiment, the vehicle may include, but not limited to, an IC engine vehicle, and an electric vehicle. In another embodiment, electric vehicle may include, but not limited to, a Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), a Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs).
[0022] The at least one switch case 104 acts as a base to position the at least one switch 106. In one embodiment, the at least one switch 106 may include, but not limited to, a toggle switch, a push button switch, a rotary switch, and a rocker switch. The handlebar covering member 108 is mechanically configured to cover the handlebar 102. The handlebar covering member 108 is installed on the handlebar 102 via a sliding engagement/mechanism. The handlebar covering member 108 covers the at least one switch case 104 partially. The at least one switch case 104 is positioned on the handlebar 102 at the end of a proximal end of the handlebar covering member 108.
[0023] The at least one switch case 104 is positioned around the circumference of the handlebar 102, such as in an upward direction, downward direction, rearward direction, or at a predetermined angle. In one embodiment, the predetermined angle is configurable and may be set to any value within a 360-degree range, allowing for flexibility in implementation.
[0024] FIG. 1C illustrates a top of the handlebar assembly 100 wherein the at least one switch case 104 is partially concealed by the handlebar covering member 108, according to an embodiment herein. As shown in Figure 1C, the at least one switch case 104 is partially concealed by the handlebar covering member 108 to avoid rotation of the handlebar covering member 108.
[0025] FIG. 2 illustrates the handlebar assembly 100 with one or more attaching elements 202 for connecting the at least one switch case 104 to the handlebar 102 according to an embodiment herein. The one or more attaching elements 202 are positioned on the first portion 104A of the at least one switch case 104. The one or more attaching elements 202 include at least one fastening element, or at least one engaging element, or a combination thereof. In one embodiment the at least one fastening element is positioned on the first portion 104A and configured to connect the at least one switch case 104 to the handlebar 102. In one embodiment, the at least one fastening element 204 may include, but not limited to, screws and bolts, and rivets. The at least one engaging element is positioned on the first portion 104A and configured to engage the at least one switch case 104 to the handlebar 102.
[0026] FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of the handlebar assembly 100 with a brake/clutch lever 302 according to an embodiment herein. The handlebar assembly 100 further includes the brake/clutch lever 302 positioned at a predetermined angle Z° to the handlebar 102 to ensure easy and unobstructed use of the at least one switch 106 and the brake/clutch lever 302. The predetermined angle Z° is measured between an axis X° of the handlebar 102 and an axis Y° of the brake/clutch lever 302.
[0027] The predetermined angle Z° and one or more dimensions of the at least one switch case 104, along with one or more dimensions of the at least one switch 106, are configured to facilitate convenient and comfortable use of the at least one switch 106 and the brake/clutch lever 302.
[0028] The predetermined angle Z° may vary based on the one or more dimensions of the at least one switch 106, along with the one or more dimensions of the at least one switch 106, to facilitate convenient and comfortable use of the at least one switch 106 and the brake/clutch lever 302. In one embodiment, the one or more dimensions of the at least one switch 106, along with the one or more dimensions of the at least one switch 106, may vary based on the predetermined angle Z° to facilitate convenient and comfortable use of the at least one switch 106 and the brake/clutch lever 302.
[0029] The present disclosure increases accessibility for riders while operating. The present disclosure increases the serviceability of the handlebar assembly 100 with a simple and effective fastening mechanism. Positioning of the handlebar covering member 108 and the at least one switch case 104 on the handlebar 102 avoids rotation of the handlebar covering member 108.
[0030] Improvements and modifications may be incorporated herein without deviating from the scope of the invention. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
Handlebar assembly 100.
Handlebar 102.
At least one switch case 104.
First portion of the at least one switch case 104A.
Second portion of the at least one switch case 104B.
At least one switch 106.
Handlebar covering member 108.
One or more attaching elements 202.
Brake/clutch lever 302.
,CLAIMS:CLAIMS
I/We claim:

1. A handlebar assembly (100), comprising:
a handlebar (102);
at least one switch (106);
at least one switch case (104) comprises:
a first portion (104A) comprises:
one or more attaching elements (202) are mechanically configured to connect the at least one switch case (104) to the handlebar (102); and
a second portion (104B) is mechanically connected to the at least one switch (106); and
a handlebar covering member (108) is mechanically configured to at least partially cover the handlebar (102) to avoid rotation of the handlebar covering member (108).

2. The handlebar assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one switch case (104) is positioned on the handlebar (102) at the end of a proximal end of the handlebar covering member (108).

3. The handlebar assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one switch case (104), along with the at least one switch (106), is configured to be positioned at any location around a circumference of the handlebar (102).

4. The handlebar assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handlebar assembly (100) further comprises a brake/clutch lever (302) positioned at a predetermined angle Z° to the handlebar (102) to ensure easy and unobstructed use of the at least one switch (106) and the brake/clutch lever (302), wherein the predetermined angle Z° is measured between an axis X° of the handlebar (102), and an axis Y° of the brake/clutch lever (302).

5. The handlebar assembly (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the predetermined angle Z° and one or more dimensions of the at least one switch case (104), along with one or more dimensions of the at least one switch (106), are configured to facilitate convenient and comfortable use of the at least one switch (106) and the brake/clutch lever (302).