DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present subject matter relates to a fuel inlet of a vehicle, more particularly, a cap assembly covering the fuel inlet of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] In recent times, people have become reliant on automobiles for their day-to-day activities. These automobiles consume fossil fuels or they work on alternate source of power such as battery or a combination of battery and fossil fuels. However, proper functioning of these automobiles is also dependent on timely overhauling and meeting safety parameters of the vehicle. Hence, a need to safely secure and cover a power source input is required.
BRIEF DESCRIPT ION OF THE DRAWINGS
[003] The present invention is described with reference to figures, block diagram and flowcharts. This invention is implementable in two-wheeled, three-wheeled vehicles and four-wheeled vehicles. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components. Further, the inventive features of the invention are outlined in the appended claims.
[004] Figure 1a illustrates a rear perspective view of a vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[005] Figure 1b illustrates the rear perspective view of the vehicle (100) displaying a cap assembly (112), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[006] Figure 2a illustrates a left side view of the cap assembly (112) in the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[007] Figure 2b illustrates a front view of the cap assembly (112) in the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[008] Figure 3a illustrates a left side view of the cap assembly (112) in a closed position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[009] Figure 3b illustrates a left side view of the cap assembly (112) in an open position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[010] Figure 4 illustrates a block diagram of a switching system (300) of the cap assembly (112), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[011] Figure 5a illustrates a flowchart (400) displaying a method for switching a non-contact switch (204) of the switching system (300), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[012] Figure 5b illustrates a flowchart (500) displaying a method for switching a non-contact switch (204) of the switching system (300) when the vehicle (100) is not switched ON, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[013] Figure 6 illustrates a flowchart (600) displaying a method for determining fuel level in a storage tank of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[014] In conventional vehicle, mobility of the vehicle is provided by combustion of fuel by an internal combustion engine. In recent time, mobility of the vehicles is also provided by traction motors powered by a battery, or by a combination of fuel supply and batteries in hybrid vehicles. Hence, it is of utmost importance to protect the fuel supply point or the battery inlet point for secured and uninterrupted motion of the vehicle.
[015] In conventional vehicles, the fuel is stored in a storage tank or a fuel tank. The fuel tank is secured with a fuel cap, a fuel gauge, fuel cock and a plurality of hoses. The fuel from a fuel station is poured inside the fuel tank by opening the fuel cap.
[016] Typically, during the filling of the fuel inside the fuel tank, the fuel cap is opened and after the filling is over, the fuel cap has to be manually closed. In certain situations, if a user is not attentive, there is no way for the user to know if the fuel cap has been closed or not before riding the vehicle.
[017] In this situation when the fuel cap is kept open, there are entry of dirt and dust particles directly into the fuel tank. This in turn, contaminates the fuel and when such a contaminated fuel is burnt in a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine, higher number of pollutants is emitted in the atmosphere.
[018] Furthermore, if the user rides the vehicle without closing the fuel cap, the fuel may get evaporated and the vehicle may stop abruptly. This will affect the performance of the vehicle and the user will have to search for a nearest service station or a fuel filling station to restart the vehicle. This not only increases the cost of the vehicle and reduces the fuel economy, but also increases safety risk of the user if the vehicle abruptly stops operating at odd hours.
[019] Moreover, certain external stimulants may enter into the fuel tank if the fuel cap is not closed during riding condition of the vehicle. These external stimulants can cause unwanted chemical reactions with the fuel and may ignite the fuel to cause an explosion. This endangers the life of the user and the vehicle and hence it is undesirable.
[020] In an electric vehicle, if a cap covering the battery inlet is left open during riding condition of the vehicle, dirt and water particles can percolate inside the battery. This, will not only damage the functioning of the battery but can also cause short circuit of many electrical connections inside the vehicle and thereby threatening the life of the vehicle and the user.
[021] Furthermore, in conventional vehicle, the fuel gauge is used to sense the amount of fuel present in the fuel tank. This reading of the fuel present in the fuel tank is displayed on an instrument cluster to the user. However, during fuel filling an ignition key is turned off, that is the vehicle is stopped. This also stops all the functioning of the vehicle and the instrument cluster is also switched off. Hence, the user is unable to determine the fuel level in the fuel tank during filling.
[022] Furthermore, overflowing of fuel above the maximum fuel level may occur due to this and the fuel may get spilled on and near the fuel cap. This not only makes the fuel cap to become slippery, but also a lot of fuel is wasted which reduces the fuel economy of the vehicle.
[023] Moreover, the fuel cap is located under a seat in a two-wheeled vehicle. Due to fuel spillage, the area around the fuel cap and also a rear grab handle is soiled and it becomes slippery. Hence, it becomes difficult for a pillion rider to hold the grab handle during riding condition of the vehicle, and thereby it affects the safety of the pillion rider.
[024] In an electric vehicle, the vehicle is turned off during charging of the battery at the charging station. Therefore, indication related to full charge of the battery is not received by the user as the same information is not displayed on the instrument cluster due to off state of the vehicle. Hence, an enhanced fuel filling and battery charging mechanism is desirable to prevent overfilling and overcharging and also to prevent wastage of fuel.
[025] Hence, it is an object of the present invention to overcome all the above stated and other related problems existing in the prior arts, with respect to providing a solution of cap closure and prevention of overfilling during of a vehicle as well as other problems of known art.
[026] It is further an object of the present invention to prevent starting of the vehicle without enabling closing of the fuel cap.
[027] It is further an object of the present invention to prevent overfilling or overcharging of the vehicle beyond a maximum level.
[028] It is further an object of the present invention to provide a visual indication of the fuel filling or vehicle charging to the user on a display panel of the vehicle.
[029] It is further an object of the present invention to reduce discomfort to the user during fuel filling and vehicle charging.
[030] It is further an object of the present invention to prevent entry of dirt, dust and water particles inside a storage tank of the vehicle.
[031] The present subject matter provides a vehicle comprising: a display panel for displaying information related to the vehicle. A fuel storage tank is disposed securely supported to a frame of the vehicle. The fuel storage tank is provided with a cap assembly. The cap assembly is communicatively connected to the display panel through a vehicle control unit for displaying one or more alert information based on one or more predetermined conditions.
[032] As per an aspect of the present invention, a display panel for displaying information related to the vehicle. A fuel storage tank is disposed securely supported to a frame of the vehicle. The fuel storage tank is provided with a cap assembly. The cap assembly is communicatively connected to the display panel through a vehicle control unit for displaying one or more alert information based on one or more predetermined conditions.
[033] As per an embodiment, the cap assembly comprising, a cap cover, a cap wall, an electromagnetic material, a cap lock and a non-contact switch. The cap cover provides access to the storage tank. The cap wall arrest spillage. The non-contact switch provides one or more alert information to the display panel upon opening and closing of the non-contact switch. The electromagnetic material operates the non-contact switch upon receiving status of the cap cover. The cap lock locks and unlocks the cap cover from the cap assembly.
[034] As per another embodiment, the cap assembly is disposed perpendicularly inclined from a vehicle longitudinal direction. The electromagnetic material is rigidly affixed beneath the cap cover. The non-contact switch is affixed beneath the cap cover through one or more fasteners.
[035] As per another embodiment, the non-contact switch is open when the electromagnetic material generating magnetic field, is in vicinity of the non-contact switch. Further, the non-contact switch is closed when the electromagnetic material generating magnetic field, is not in the vicinity of the non-contact switch. The non-contact switch when closed, transmits the cap cover state to the display panel upon receiving an input from the vehicle control unit.
[036] As per another embodiment, the predetermined conditions are the electromagnetic material enabling and disabling the opening and closing of the non-contact switch. Further, the fuel storage tank is disposed below a seat in a rear portion of the vehicle. Further, the cap assembly is disposed in the rear portion of the vehicle between a grab handle and a rear side cover on an outer surface of the vehicle.
[037] As per another aspect of the present invention, a cap assembly comprising, a cap cover, a cap wall, an electromagnetic material, a cap lock and a non-contact switch. The cap lock locks and unlocks the cap cover from the cap assembly. The cap cover provides access to the storage tank. The cap wall arrest spillage. The non-contact switch provides one or more alert information to the display panel based on predetermined conditions. The predetermined conditions defining an open and close position of the non-contact switch. The open and close position of the non-contact switch is defined based on relative position of the electromagnetic material, and the electromagnetic material is configured to operate the non-contact switch upon receiving status of the cap cover through a vehicle control unit.
[038] As per another aspect of the present invention, a switching system comprising a non-contact switch, a display panel, and a vehicle control unit. The vehicle control unit detects a relative position of the non-contact switch of a cap assembly, and communicate the relative position to the display panel. The vehicle control unit operates the vehicle by controlling an ignition key upon receiving the relative position from the display panel.
[039] As per an embodiment, switching system performs alert generation on the display panel during overfilling of a storage tank. The vehicle control unit performs detection of fuel gauge position in the cap assembly and sending an alert to the display panel indicating filled fuel has been exceeding a predetermined fuel level. The vehicle control unit also displays remaining fuel to be filled to reach the predetermined fuel level inside the storage tank.
[040] As per another aspect of the present invention, a method for switching a non-contact switch of a switching system of a vehicle, comprising the following steps. The vehicle control unit determining an ignition key being on and further determining the non-contact switch being on. Further, the vehicle control unit displaying storage tank open alert on a display panel. The display panel communicating the storage tank open alert to the vehicle control unit.
[041] As per an embodiment, further determining the non-contact switch being off by the vehicle control unit. Activating a vehicle drive mode, and displaying all vehicle parameters on the display panel by the vehicle control unit. Furthermore, determining when the ignition key being off and the non-contact switch being on by the vehicle control unit. Then, starting an active wake up mode and displaying the fuel storage tank open indication on the display panel and thereafter reading the fuel storage tank capacity by the vehicle control unit. Further, the vehicle goes into sleep mode when the non-contact switch is off through the vehicle control unit.
[042] As per another aspect of the present invention, a method for determining fuel level in a storage tank of a vehicle comprising the following steps. Turning on a timer set and checking the non-contact switch is on by the vehicle control unit. The vehicle control unit determining the timer set being less than a preset time, and then, displaying on a display panel the fuel level in the fuel storage tank and remaining capacity to fill in the fuel storage tank. The vehicle control unit calculating the fuel level in the fuel storage tank exceeding a predetermined maximum fuel level, and displaying the maximum fuel level alert on the display panel.
[043] As per an embodiment, further the vehicle control unit determining the timer set being greater than a preset time and displaying the fuel level in the fuel storage tank and remaining capacity to fill in the fuel storage tank. Further, the vehicle control unit displaying a long open time alert on the display panel.
[044] In accordance with the present configuration, one of the advantages is that utilization of fuel to drive the vehicle after idling condition is eliminated and thereby increases the fuel economy of the vehicle.
[045] In accordance with the present configuration, one of the advantages is that the user is visually informed about the level of fuel in the vehicle during driving the vehicle as well as during fuel filling thereby enhancing the user friendliness of the vehicle.
[046] In accordance with the present configuration, one of the advantages is that the switching system determining the state of the non-contact switch prevents entry of unwanted foreign particles in the storage tank and thereby protects the vehicle from evaporation of fuel and from any explosion due to unwanted chemical reactions.
[047] In accordance with the present configuration, one of the advantages is that the switching system enhances user safety by disabling the starting of the vehicle when the cap assembly is not shut, thereby preventing evaporation of the fuel.
[048] In accordance with the present configuration, one of the advantages is that the method incorporated powers the display panel through a battery continuously which enables the user to see the display panel and check all the vehicle parameters at all time, thereby preventing accidents and enhancing the safety features of the vehicle.
[049] The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the 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.
[050] The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms or particular fields of use disclosed. As such, it is contemplated that various alternate embodiments and/or modifications to the present disclosure, whether explicitly described or implied herein, are possible in light of the disclosure. Having thus described embodiments of the present disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is limited only by the claims.
[051] Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, “third”, “primary”, “secondary”, “main” or any other ordinary and/or numerical terms, should also be taken only as identifiers, to assist the reader's understanding of the various elements, embodiments, variations and/or modifications of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, particularly as to the order, or preference, of any element, embodiment, variation and/or modification relative to, or over, another element, embodiment, variation and/or modification.
[052] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[053] Figure 1a illustrates a rear perspective view of a vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 1b illustrates the rear perspective view of the vehicle (100) displaying a cap assembly (112), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity, figures 1a and 1b will be discussed together. A vehicle (100) having a frame assembly (not shown). A handle bar assembly (102) is disposed in a front portion of the vehicle (100) as shown in direction F-R. The handle bar assembly (102) is supported on a head tube (not shown) of the frame assembly (not shown). The frame assembly (not shown) also comprises a main tube (not shown) extending downward to support a front suspension (not shown). The front suspension (not shown) being further connected to a front wheel (108). The front wheel (108) is disposed in the front portion of the vehicle (100).
[054] The handle bar assembly (102) comprises of a handle bar (104). The handle bar (104) has plurality of buttons or switches to operate the vehicle (100). The handle bar assembly (102) also comprises a display panel (106) configured to display vehicle (100) information to a user. The display panel (106) is communicatively connected to one or more control units of the vehicle (100). The display panel (100) is an electronic component and is continuously powered by a battery (302) (as shown in figure 4). The battery (302) is securely fixed inside the vehicle (100). Due to the power supply continuously being fed from the battery (302) to the display panel (106), the display panel (106) operates even when the vehicle is turned off.
[055] A seat (105) is disposed in a rear portion of the frame assembly (not shown) of the vehicle (100). A fuel storage tank (107) is disposed beneath the seat (105) and the fuel storage tank (107) is protectively covered by a side cover panel (118) to prevent damage to the fuel storage tank (107) due to collisions. The seat (105) is also comprising a grab handle (114). The grab handle (114) is disposed below the seat (105) on the frame assembly (not shown). A rear side cover (116) is disposed below the grab handle (114). A cap assembly (112) is disposed on the rear side cover (116) beneath the grab handle (114). A rear wheel (110) is also disposed in the rear portion of the vehicle (100).
[056] The cap assembly (112) is used to provide an access or an inlet for fuel to be filled inside the fuel storage tank (107). In one embodiment, the cap assembly (112) also enables entry of a charger to charge the batteries inside an electric vehicle. The cap assembly (112) includes a cap cover (120) and a cap wall (122). The cap cover (120) is configured to be open and close to provide access of filling of fuel inside the fuel storage tank (107). In one embodiment, the fuel storage tank (107) is a fuel tank. The cap cover (120) is configured to be opened by a key. In one embodiment, the cap cover (120) is also accessed through a press switch. The cap wall (122) is a surrounding element of the cap cover (120). The cap wall (122) is a rubber element which arrests spillage of excess fuel during fuel filling inside the fuel storage tank (107). The cap wall (122) conforms and complements a shape of the cap cover (120) and provides smooth opening and closing of the cap cover (120).
[057] Figure 2a illustrates a left side view of the cap assembly (112) in the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 2b illustrates a front view of the cap assembly (112) in the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity, figures 2a and 2b will be discussed together. The cap assembly (112) is operated through a cap lock (200). The cap lock (200) is connected through a cable which aids in locking and unlocking of the cap cover (120). The cap assembly (112) also comprises of a cap body (206) for providing support to the cap cover (120).
[058] An electromagnetic material (205) is rigidly affixed beneath the cap cover (120). The electromagnetic material (205) is a magnet in one embodiment. In one embodiment, the electromagnetic material (205) is attached through screws. In another embodiment, the electromagnetic material is attached through an adhesive. A non-contact switch (204) is disposed in front portion of the cap assembly (112). The non-contact switch (204) is disposed securely on the cap cover (120) of the cap assembly (112). In one embodiment, the non-contact switch (204) is a reed switch.
[059] The non-contact switch (204) is configured to provide one or more alert information to the display panel (106) upon opening and closing of the non-contact switch (204) upon receiving inputs from a vehicle control unit (306) as shown in figure 4. The electromagnetic material (205) is configured to operate the non-contact switch (204) upon receiving status of opening or closing the cap cover (120) from the vehicle control unit (306). The non-contact switch (204) is affixed beneath said cap cover (120) through one or more fasteners (210). The non-contact switch (204) when closed, transmits the cap cover (120) open or closed state details to the display panel (106) through an electronic connection.
[060] Figure 3a illustrates a left side view of the cap assembly (112) in a closed position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 3b illustrates a left side view of the cap assembly (112) in an open position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity, figures 3a and 3b will be discussed together. The non-contact switch (204) is magnetically connected and disconnected through the electromagnetic material (205). When the cap cover (120) is closed, the electromagnetic material (205) is in contact with the non-contact switch (204). Thus, the electromagnetic field generated by the electromagnetic material (205) is in the same vicinity of the non-contact switch (204). Therefore, when the cap cover (120) is closed, the fuel storage tank (107) is secured covered and therefore the non-contact switch (204) is open and no alert indication is sent to the display panel (106) by the vehicle control unit (306).
[061] Further, when the cap cover (120) is open, the electromagnetic material (205) is not in contact with the non-contact switch (204). Thus, the electromagnetic field generated by the electromagnetic material (205) is not in the same vicinity of the non-contact switch (204). Therefore, when the cap cover (120) is open, the storage tank (107) is not secured covered and there are high risks of unwanted elements entering and contaminating the contents of the storage tank (107). Therefore, the non-contact switch (204) is closed and the non-contact switch (204) sends alert indication to the display panel (106) through the vehicle control unit (306) indicating the user that the cap cover (120) is open and thereby provides awareness to the user to close the cap assembly (112).
[062] Figure 4 illustrates a block diagram of a switching system (300) of the cap assembly (120), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. A switching system (300) comprises the non-contact switch (204), the display panel (106) and a vehicle control unit (306). In one embodiment, the vehicle control unit (306) is an electronic control unit of the vehicle (100). The display panel (106) is continuously powered by the battery (302). The display panel (302) is communicatively enabled to receive one or more inputs from the non-contact switch (204), the cap cover (120) and the ignition key (304) through the vehicle control unit (306). The vehicle control unit (306) is configured to detect a relative position of the non-contact switch (204) of a cap assembly (112). The non-contact switch (204) opens or closes depending upon the relative position of the cap cover (120). The vehicle control unit (306) then communicates the status of the cap cover (120) to the display panel (106). The vehicle control unit (306) stops the vehicle (100) when the cap cover (120) is open by turning off the ignition key (304) and displays the same input on the display panel (106).
[063] The switching system (300) performs alert generation on the display panel (106) during overfilling of the storage tank (107). The vehicle control unit (306) detects a position of a fuel gauge in the cap assembly (112). If the fuel level being filled, exceeds a predetermined fuel level, then the vehicle control unit (306) sends an alert to the display panel (106) indicating that the filled fuel has exceeded the predetermined fuel level through words and animations. In one embodiment, the vehicle control unit (306) is also enabled to display the remaining capacity of fuel to be filled to reach the predetermined fuel level, which is also the maximum fuel level to be filled inside the vehicle (100).
[064] Figure 5a illustrates a flowchart (400) displaying a method for switching a non-contact switch (204) of the switching system (300), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 5b illustrates a flowchart (500) displaying a method for switching a non-contact switch (204) of the switching system (300) when the vehicle (100) is not switched ON, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity figures 5a and 5b will be discussed together. A method (400) for switching the non-contact switch (204) of the switching system (300) of the vehicle (100) comprises the following steps.
[065] In step 402, reading the ignition key (304) status and status of the non-contact switch (204) through the vehicle control unit (306). Further, determining if the ignition key (304) is on in step 404. In step 406, determining if the non-contact switch (204) is ON through the vehicle control unit (306). If the non-contact switch (204) is ON, then displaying that the fuel storage tank (107) is open through an alert signal shown on the display panel (106) as shown in step 408. In step 410, the display panel (106) communicates the fuel storage tank (107) open alert to the vehicle control unit (306) for further processing.
[066] In step 406, determining if the non-contact switch (204) is OFF through the vehicle control unit (306), then activating a vehicle drive mode by the vehicle control unit (306) as shown in step 412. Thereafter, in step 414, all vehicle parameters for normal functioning of the vehicle (100) are displayed on the display panel (106).
[067] Furthermore, in step 404, if the ignition key (304) is determined to be off and further in step 502, if the non-contact switch (204) is still ON, then the vehicle control unit (306) starts an active wake up mode for the vehicle (100). Such a condition arises when the vehicle (100) is turned off manually for either fuel filling or charging the batteries of the vehicle (100). In step 508, the fuel storage tank (107) open alert is indicated on the display panel (106). In step 510, the vehicle control unit (306) reads and calculates the fuel storage tank (107) capacity to assess the amount of fuel to be filled to reach maximum capacity. Further, the vehicle (100) goes into a sleep mode when the non-contact switch (204) is off as shown in step 504.
[068] Figure 6 illustrates a flowchart (600) displaying a method for determining fuel level in a storage tank of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. A method (600) for determining fuel level in the storage tank of the vehicle (100) comprising the following steps. In step 602, a timer set is turned ON. Further in step 604, checking if the non-contact switch (204) is turned ON. Thereafter in step 606, determining if the set timer value is less than a preset time value. Further, in step 608, displaying on the display panel (106), the fuel level present in the fuel storage tank (107) and simultaneously displaying remaining fuel to be filled in the storage tank (107) to reach the maximum capacity.
[069] Further in step 610, calibrating if the fuel level in the fuel storage tank (107) exceeds a predetermined maximum fuel level of the fuel storage tank (107). In step 612, if the fuel level filled is greater than the predetermined maximum fuel level of the fuel storage tank (107), then a maximum fuel level alert is displayed on the display panel (106). Further, in step 606, if the set timer is greater than the preset time, then in step 614, the fuel level in the fuel storage tank (107) and the remaining capacity of fuel to be filled in the fuel storage tank (107) is displayed on the display panel (106). Thereafter, in step 616, if the non-contact switch (204) is kept open for a long duration of time by the vehicle control unit (306), then a long-time open alert is displayed on the display panel (106) to the user by the vehicle control unit (306).
[070] While the present invention has been shown and described with reference to the foregoing preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes in form, connection, and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Reference Numerals:


100 vehicle
102 handle bar assembly
104 handle bar
105 seat
106 display panel
107 storage tank
108 front wheel
110 rear wheel
112 cap assembly
114 grab handle
116 rear side cover
118 side cover panel
120 cap cover
122 cap wall
200 cap lock
204 non-contact switch
205 electromagnetic material
206 cap body
210 one or more fasteners
300 switching system
302 battery
304 ignition key
306 vehicle control unit
,CLAIMS:I/We Claim:
1. A vehicle (100) comprising:
a display panel (106) for displaying information related to said vehicle (100); and
a fuel storage tank (107) being disposed securely supported to a frame of said vehicle, said fuel storage tank (107) being provided with a cap assembly (112);
wherein said cap assembly (112) being communicatively connected to said display panel (106) through a vehicle control unit (306), for displaying one or more alert information based on one or more predetermined conditions.
2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cap assembly (112) comprising:
a cap cover (120), said cap cover (120) being configured to provide access to said storage tank (107);
a cap wall (122), said cap wall (122) being configured to arrest spillage;
a non-contact switch (204), said non-contact switch (204) being configured to provide said one or more alert information to said display panel (106) upon opening and closing of said non-contact switch (204);
an electromagnetic material (205), said electromagnetic material (205) being configured to operate said non-contact switch (204) upon receiving status of said cap cover (120); and
a cap lock (200), said cap lock (200) being configured to lock and unlock said cap cover (120) from said cap assembly (122).
3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said electromagnetic material (205) being rigidly affixed beneath said cap cover (120).
4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said non-contact switch (204) being affixed beneath said cap cover (120) through one or more fasteners (210).
5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said non-contact switch (204) being open when said electromagnetic material (205) being in vicinity of said non-contact switch (204), and said electromagnetic material (205) generating a magnetic field.
6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said non-contact switch (204) being closed when said electromagnetic material (205) not being in vicinity of said non-contact switch (204), and said electromagnetic material (205) not generating said magnetic field.
7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein said non-contact switch (204) being closed and transmitting said cap cover (120) state to said display panel (106) upon receiving an input from said vehicle control unit (306).
8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, 6 and 7, wherein said predetermined conditions being said electromagnetic material (205) enabling and disabling said opening and closing of said non-contact switch (204).
9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fuel storage tank (107) being disposed below a seat (105) in a rear portion of said vehicle (100), said cap assembly (122) being disposed in said rear portion of said vehicle (100) between a grab handle (114) and a rear side cover (116) on an outer surface of said vehicle (100).
10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cap assembly (122) being disposed perpendicularly inclined from a vehicle longitudinal direction (Y-Y’).
11. A cap assembly (112) for protecting a storage tank (107) component, said cap assembly (112) comprising:
a cap cover (120);
a cap wall (122);
a non-contact switch (204);
an electromagnetic material (205);
a cap lock (202), said cap lock (202) being configured to lock and unlock said cap cover (120) from said cap assembly (122).;
wherein,
said cap cover (120) being configured to provide access to a storage tank (107); and said cap wall (122) being configured to arrest spillage;
said non-contact switch (204) being configured to provide one or more alert information to a display panel (106) based on predetermined conditions, said predetermined conditions defining an open and close position of said non-contact switch (204);
wherein said open and close position of said non-contact switch being defined based on relative position of said electromagnetic material (205), and said electromagnetic material (205) being configured to operate said non-contact switch (204) upon receiving status of said cap cover (120) through a vehicle control unit (306).
12. The cap assembly (112) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said electromagnetic material (205) being rigidly affixed beneath said cap cover (120).
13. The cap assembly (112) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said non-contact switch (204) being affixed beneath said cap cover (120) through one or more fasteners (210).
14. The cap assembly (112) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said non-contact switch (204) being open when said electromagnetic material (205) being in vicinity of said non-contact switch (204), and said electromagnetic material (205) generating a magnetic field.
15. The cap assembly (112) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said non-contact switch (204) being closed when said electromagnetic material (205) not being in vicinity of said non-contact switch (204), and said electromagnetic material (205) not generating said magnetic field.
16. The cap assembly (112) as claimed in claim 14, wherein said non-contact switch (204) being closed and transmitting said cap cover (120) state to said display panel (106) upon receiving an input from said vehicle control unit (306).
17. A switching system (300) of a vehicle (100), said switching system (300) comprising:
a non-contact switch (204);
a display panel (106); and
a vehicle control unit (306);
wherein,
said vehicle control unit (306) being configured to detect a relative position of said non-contact switch (204) of a cap assembly (112), and communicate said relative position to said display panel (106);
said vehicle control unit (306) being configured to operate said vehicle (100) by controlling an ignition key (304) upon receiving said relative position from said display panel (106).
18. The switching system (300) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 16, wherein said switching system (300) performing alert generation on said display panel (106) during overfilling of a storage tank (107).
19. The switching system (300) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 17, wherein said vehicle control unit (306) performs:
detecting position of a fuel gauge in a cap assembly (112);
sending an alert to said display panel (106) indicating filled fuel has been exceeding a predetermined fuel level.
20. The switching system (300) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 17, wherein said vehicle control unit (306) displays a remaining fuel to be filled to reach said predetermined fuel level inside said storage tank (107).
21. A method (400) for switching a non-contact switch (204) of a switching system (300) of a vehicle (100), said method comprising the steps of:
reading (402) ignition key (304) status and status of said non-contact switch (204) by a vehicle control unit (306);
determining (404) ignition key (304) being on by said vehicle control unit (306);
determining (406) a non-contact switch (204) being on by said vehicle control unit (306);
displaying (408) a fuel storage tank (107) open alert on a display panel (106) through said vehicle control unit (306);
said display panel (106) communicating (410) an alert of fuel storage tank (107) being open to said vehicle control unit (306).
22. The method for switching a non-contact switch (204) of a switching system (300) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 21, wherein said method comprising the steps of:
determining (406) said non-contact switch (204) being off;
activating (412) a vehicle drive mode;
displaying (414) all vehicle parameters on said display panel (106).
23. The method for switching a non-contact switch (204) of a switching system (300) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 21, wherein said method comprising the steps of:
determining (404) said ignition key (304) being off by said vehicle control unit (306);
determining (502) said non-contact switch (204) being on by said vehicle control unit (306);
starting (506) an active wake up mode by said vehicle control unit (306);
displaying (508) said fuel storage tank (107) open indication on said display panel (106) by said vehicle control unit (306);
reading (510) said fuel storage tank (107) capacity by said vehicle control unit (306).
24. The method for switching a non-contact switch (204) of a switching system (300) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 23, wherein said vehicle (100) going into sleep mode when said non-contact switch (204) being off.
25. A method (600) for determining fuel level in a storage tank (107) of a vehicle (100), said method comprising the steps of:
turning on (602) a timer set by a vehicle control unit (306);
checking (604) a non-contact switch (204) being on by said vehicle control unit (306);
determining (606) said timer set being less than a preset time by said vehicle control unit (306);
displaying (608) on a display panel (106) said fuel level in said storage tank (107) and remaining capacity to fill in said fuel storage tank (107) by said vehicle control unit (306);
calculating (610) said fuel level in said fuel storage tank (107) exceeding a predetermined maximum fuel level by said vehicle control unit (306);
displaying (612) said maximum fuel level alert on said display panel (106) by said vehicle control unit (306).
26. The method for determining fuel level in a fuel storage tank (107) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 24, wherein said method comprising the steps of:
determining (606) said timer set being greater than a preset time by said vehicle control unit (306);
displaying (614) fuel level in said fuel storage tank (107) and remaining capacity to fill in said storage tank (107) by said vehicle control unit (306);
displaying (616) a long open time alert on said display panel (106) by said vehicle control unit (306).