The present disclosure, in general, relates to a headlamp assembly used for attaching the headlamp lens above a front bumper on both the extreme ends of the vehicle and specifically relates to an enhanced headlamp assembly that helps in reducing the noise development between the headlamp and the front bumper during cleaning of the front bumper.
BACKGROUND
[0002] In general, as shown in FIG. 1A and FIG. IB, most of the vehicles include a front bumper 104 positioned at a front section of the vehicle, which is further attached with a headlamp lens 102 of a headlamp positioned above the bumper 104 at both the extreme ends through snap locks 106. These snap locks 106 help in locking the headlamp lens 102 and the front bumper 104. FIG. 1C illustrates an enlarged cross-sectional view of the connection between the headlamp lens 102 and the front bumper 104. FIG. ID illustrates a configuration of the snap locks 106 that are used for building up the connection between the headlamp lens 102 and the front bumper 104.
[0003] The headlamp lens 102 is also attached with a main body of the automotive vehicle, however the ends of the front bumper 104 is attached with the side fenders or side panels.
[0004] The headlamp lens 102 further includes a headlamp that provides vehicle's visibility, and also allowing other drivers and pedestrians to see its presence, position, size, and direction of travel, and its driver's intentions. As mentioned, the headlamp is usually covered by a lens called as headlamp lens 102 that protects the headlamp from soiling and weather conditions.

[0005] As mentioned above, both the sides of the front bumper 104 are firmly connected with the side fender or the side panels which help the front bumper 104 in controlling the side-to-side or lateral movement of the front bumper 104. But, the vertical connection between the headlamp lens 102 and the front bumper 104 called as headlamp assembly 100 are such that the connection has more surface to surface contact area, as shown by the FIG. 1C. This more surface to surface contact area creates problem in controlling the noise developed during the cleaning of the front bumper 104 while regular maintenance and service. Therefore, an enhanced headlamp assembly is required so that the surface to surface contact area between the front bumper 104 and the headlamp lens 102 is reduced, which in turn helps in reducing noise.
[0006] In most of the prior art, a control feature is normally placed on an inboard side of the headlamp lens that helps in fixing the headlamp and the front bumper together. This control feature generally acts as a bracket that helps in attaching the headlamp to the automotive vehicle which in turn fails to reduce noise generated during service of the front bumper. Further, other automotive vehicles also disclose a control feature which extends from the headlamp lens to the front bumper to control the position of the front bumper.
[0007] However, there are several disadvantages associated with the control feature disclosed in the prior art. The space on the inboard side of headlamp lens is normally limited and may not provide adequate space to include the control feature. In addition, placing the control feature on the lens of the headlamp assembly increases the occurrence of damage to the lens, as the lens is susceptible to cracking when an external load is placed on the front bumper.
[0008] Thus, there exists a need of an enhanced headlamp assembly which helps in reducing the surface to surface contact area between the headlamp lens and the front bumper that in turn helps in controlling the noise developed during the cleaning of front bumper while service.

OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0009] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[0010] It is a general or primary object of the present disclosure to provide an enhanced headlamp assembly that helps in reducing a surface to surface contact area between a headlamp lens and a front bumper.
[0011] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide the enhanced headlamp assembly that helps in controlling the noise developed during the cleaning of the front bumper while service.
[0012] It is further object of the present disclosure to provide the enhanced headlamp assembly that helps in aesthetically improving the outer appearance of the automotive vehicle.
[0013] It is yet another obj ect of the present disclosure to provide the enhanced headlamp assembly that helps in an easy cleaning of the front bumper during service without generating noise.
[0014] It is further another object of the present disclosure to provide the enhanced headlamp assembly that helps in reducing the time required in servicing the front bumper.
[0015] These and other objects and advantages will become more apparent when reference is made to the following description and accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY
[0016] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to providing an enhanced headlamp assembly that helps in reducing the surface to surface contact area between the headlamp lens and the bumper. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key

features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0017] In accordance with an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a headlamp assembly of an automotive vehicle, comprising at least two snap locks on front lower side of a headlamp lens for locking with corresponding front bumper flange slots, wherein each of the at least two snap locks is formed with a slot in a middle area facing the slots formed on a front bumper flange.
[0018] In an aspect, the headlamp lens is fitted in a headlamp.
[0019] In an aspect, the shape of the front bumper flange slots is selected from one of a rectangular, circular, or square.
[0020] In an aspect, the shape of the slot formed in the middle area of the at least two snap locks is selected from one of a rectangular, circular, or square.
[0021] To further understand the characteristics and technical contents of the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative only but not used to limit the scope of the present subject matter.
[0022] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0023] The illustrated embodiments of the present disclosure will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and processes that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:

[0024] FIG. 1A illustrates the front view of a connection between a headlamp and a front bumper in accordance with a prior art;
[0025] FIG. IB illustrates the connection between the headlamp lens and the front bumper from the bottom of the vehicle in accordance with the prior art;
[0026] FIG. 1C illustrates a cross-sectional view of the connection between the headlamp lens and the front bumper along the section A-A in accordance with the prior art;
[0027] FIG. ID illustrates an enlarged view of a snap lock used for building up the connection between the headlamp lens and the front bumper in accordance with the prior art;
[0028] FIG. 2A illustrates a location of the proposed snap lock used for building up the connection between the headlamp lens and the front bumper in accordance with the present disclosure;
[0029] FIG. 2B illustrates the enlarged view of the location of the proposed snap lock used for building up the connection between the headlamp lens and the front bumper in accordance with the present disclosure;
[0030] FIG. 2C illustrates the enlarged view of the proposed snap lock used for building up the connection between the headlamp lens and the front bumper in accordance with the present disclosure;
[0031] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the connection between the headlamp lens and the front bumper along the section A-A in accordance with the present disclosure; and
[0032] FIG. 4 illustrates a connection between the headlamp lens and the front bumper through the proposed headlamp assembly and the various views of the same in accordance with the present disclosure.
[0033] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and

methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] A few aspects of the present disclosure are explained in detail below with reference to the various figures. Example implementations are described to illustrate the disclosed subject matter, not to limit its scope, which is defined by the claims. Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize a number of equivalent variations of the various features provided in the description that follows.
EXEMPLARY IMPLEMENT A TIONS AND/OR EMBODIMENTS
[0035] While the present disclosure may be embodied in various forms, there are shown in the drawings, and will hereinafter be described, some exemplary and non-limiting embodiments, with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated. Not all of the depicted components described in this disclosure may be required, however, and some implementations may include additional, different, or fewer components from those expressly described in this disclosure. Variations in the arrangement and type of the components may be made without departing from the scope of the claims as set forth herein.
[0036] The existing headlamp assembly 100 that comprises of a headlamp having a headlamp lens 102. The headlamp lens 102 has a snap lock 106 which fails to reduce the surface to surface contact area between the headlamp lens 102 and the front bumper 104 while cleaning the front bumper 104 and hence eventually creating noise.. Hence, the present disclosure proposed an enhanced headlamp assembly 200 having a snap lock 202 with a slot 204 in its middle region that helps in reducing the surface to surface contact area while building up the connection

location of the proposed snap lock 202 used for building up the connection between the headlamp lens 102 and the front bumper 104 in accordance with the present disclosure. FIG. 2B illustrates the enlarged view of the location of the proposed snap lock 202 used for building up the connection between the headlamp lens 102 and the front bumper 104 in accordance with the present disclosure. FIG. 2C illustrates the enlarged view of the proposed snap lock 202 with the slot 204 in its middle in accordance with the present disclosure.
[0037] FIG.3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the connection between the headlamp lens 102 and the front bumper 104 along the section A-A of FIG. la in accordance with the present disclosure.
[0038] FIG.4 illustrates a connection between the headlamp lens 102 and the front bumper 104 through the proposed headlamp assembly 200 and the various views of the same in accordance with the present disclosure. The proposed headlamp assembly comprises of at least two snap locks 202 formed on front lower side of a headlamp lens 102 for locking with corresponding front bumper flange slots 112, wherein each of the at least two snap locks 202 is formed with a slot 204 in their respective middle areas facing the slots formed on a front bumper flange. This type of configuration of the headlamp assembly 200 helps in reducing the surface to surface contact area between the headlamp lens 102 and the front bumper 104.
[0039] FIG. 4A depicts the front view illustrating the assembly between the headlamp lens 102 and the front bumper 104. FIG. 4B and FIG. 4C depict a cross-sectional view of the connection between the headlamp lens 102 and the front bumper 104 along the section B-B of FIG. 4A in accordance with the present disclosure of the proposed head lamp assembly 200.
[0040] Through the proposed headlamp assembly 200, the surface to surface contact area between the headlamp lens 102 and the front bumper 104 is reduced. This in turn reduces the noise generated during the cleaning of the front bumper.

ADVANTAGES
[0041] The enhanced headlamp assembly helps in reducing the surface to surface contact area between a headlamp lens and a front bumper. It also helps in controlling the noise developed during the cleaning of front bumper while service. It further helps in aesthetically improving the outer appearance of the automotive vehicle. It also helps in an easy cleaning of the front bumper during service that in turn reduces the time and cost incurred in servicing the front bumper.
EQUIVALENTS
[0042] The above description does not provide specific details of the manufacture or design of the various components. Those of skill in the art are familiar with such details, and unless departures from those techniques are set out, techniques, known, related art or later developed designs and materials should be employed. Those in the art are capable of choosing suitable manufacturing and design details.
[0043] Further, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. It will be appreciated that several of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into other systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may subsequently be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as encompassed by the following claims.
[0044] The claims, as originally presented and as they may be amended, encompass variations, alternatives, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and substantial equivalents of the embodiments and teachings disclosed herein, including those that are presently unforeseen or unappreciated, and that, for example, may arise from applicants/patentees and others.

[0045] It will be appreciated that variants of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into many other different systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the following claims.

We claim

1. A headlamp assembly (200) of an automotive vehicle, comprising:
at least two snap locks (202) on front lower side of a headlamp lens (102) for locking with corresponding front bumper (104) flange slots (112),
wherein each of the at least two snap locks (202) is formed with a slot (204) in a middle area facing the slots (112) formed on a front bumper flange (104).
2. The headlamp assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shape of the front bumper (104) flange slots (112) is selected from one of a rectangular, circular, or square.
3. The headlamp assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shape of the at least two snap locks (202) is formed having selected from one of a rectangular, circular, or square.
4. The headlamp assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shape of the slot (204) formed in the middle are of the at least two snap locks (202) is selected from one of a rectangular, circular, or square.
5. The headlamp assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shape of the slot (204) formed in the middle are of the at least two snap locks (202) is formed to reduce the surface to surface contact area between the headlamp lens (102) and the front bumper (104).