FORM - 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See section 10 and rule 13)
A KEY-HOLE ILLUMINATING SYSTEM
MAHINDRA TWO WHEELERS LIMITED
an Indian Company
of Dl Block, Plot No. 18/2 (Part), MIDC,
Chinchwad,Pune-411019
Maharashtra, India.
Inventors:
1. SUNDARAM SUDHARSHAN
2. JASTIKIRANKUMAR
3. MALAGISATOSH
THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION PARTICULARLY DESCRIBES THE NATURE OF THE INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED.

FIELD OF DISCLOSURE
The present disclosure relates to an illuminating system for a motor vehicle. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an illuminating system for a motor vehicle ignition key hole.
BACKGROUND
In case of motor cycles, an ignition switch is generally mounted on a speedometer console mounted on a handle bar of the motor cycle, where as in case of a scooter such a switch is mounted behind the leg shielding front frame portion of the scooter. In case of other vehicles, such switch is provided on locations such as dash board near steering column etc. For starting the vehicle, user has to insert an ignition key into the key hole in proper orientation and turn the ignition key. Such an action is not a difficult task during day time, when there is sufficient light and the key hole can be easily located. However, during times when there is in sufficient ambient illumination such as night or in case the vehicle is parked in a dark place, it becomes difficult for the user to locate the key hole because of insufficient light, the problem is aggravated in case of some two wheelers where the ignition switch is mounted in an enclosing area there is insufficient light and key hole is not easily visible. The user holding the key may struggle to locate the key hole and in the process the key may slip out of user's hand, thereby causing more inconvenience to the user. Further, a lot of time may be wasted in locating the key hole. Even if the user locates, the key hole, the user may find it difficult to insert the ignition key inside the key hole in proper orientation due to insufficient light.
Accordingly, there is a need for a system for enabling the user to conveniently locate the key hole mounted on a vehicle parked in a dark area without much struggle.

OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are described herein below:
It is an object of the present disclosure to ameliorate one or more problems of the prior art or to at least provide a useful alternative.
An object of the present disclosure is to provide an illuminating system for a key hole of a vehicle that facilitates locating of the key hole and helps in inserting ignition key in desired orientation in the key hole for starting the vehicle.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide an illuminating system for a key hole of a vehicle that is convenient to use.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an illuminating system for a key hole of a vehicle that may be easily retrofitted on any conventionally known vehicles.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide an illuminating system for a key hole of a vehicle that saves time by eliminating inconvenience and time waste associated with locating the key hole in dark.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide an illuminating system for a key hole of a vehicle that can be remotely actuated.

Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide an illuminating system for a key hole of a vehicle that conserves power by remaining inactive when not in use.
SUMMARY
An illuminating system is disclosed in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The illuminating system includes a region configured around an ignition key-hole of a vehicle illuminated for facilitating locating of the ignition key-hole and inserting an ignition key into the ignition key-hole in proper orientation and turning the ignition key for starting the vehicle.
Typically, the region around the ignition key-hole of the vehicle is illuminated by a plurality of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) powered by a battery.
Alternatively, the region around the ignition key-hole of the vehicle is illuminated by a light source powered by a battery.
Typically, the region around the ignition key-hole of the vehicle is selectively and remotely illuminated by using a RFID communication device configured on a key-fob, when the key fob is brought within a predetermined range.
Preferably, the light source illuminating the region around the ignition key-hole of the vehicle gets switched off, once the ignition key is properly inserted inside the ignition key-hole of the vehicle.
Typically, the light source is disposed around a key-hole region of a tool box lock of the vehicle for illuminating the key-hole region of the tool box lock.

Alternatively, the light source is disposed around a key-hole region of a fuel tank lock of the vehicle for illuminating the key-hole region of the fuel tank lock.
In accordance with another embodiment, the light source is disposed around a key-hole region of a seat lock of the vehicle for illuminating said key-hole region of the seat lock.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings which do not limit the scope and ambit of the disclosure. The description provided is purely by way of example and illustration.
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments 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.
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 embodiments as described herein.
In case of a motor cycle, a key hole is generally mounted on a speedometer console mounted on a handle bar of the motor cycle, where as in case of a scooter a key hole is mounted behind leg shielding front frame portion of the scooter. For starting the vehicle, user has to insert an ignition key into the key hole in proper orientation and turn the ignition key. However, during night or in case the vehicle is parked in a dark place, it becomes difficult for the user to locate the key hole because of insufficient light, the problem is aggravated in case of scooters where the key hole is mounted in an enclosing area with insufficient light. The system for illuminating a key hole in accordance with an embodiment illuminates an area around the key hole for enabling the user to conveniently locate the key hole mounted on the vehicle parked in a dark area without much struggle. The means for illuminating the key hole may include a plurality of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) or light guides or any other light source disposed around the key hole for efficiently illuminating the key hole and facilitating locating of the key hole in dark environment conditions. The illuminating means such as the plurality of light emitting diodes may be actuated by remotely operated control that may be in built in a key ring of the vehicle. Such an illumination may also alert the user of any harmful object near the ignition keyhole of the vehicle. The user may actuate the remotely operated control for illuminating the key hole, thereby making the key hole visible. As the user locates the key hole and inserts the ignition key in desired orientation

inside the key hole and starts the vehicle, the illumination is automatically turned off. Such an arrangement facilitates in conserving power as the illumination remains inactive when not in use.
In another embodiment of the disclosure, a remotely operated control shall be the same as remotely operated immobiliser control that may be used for immobilizing the engine of the vehicle for ensuring safety and is preferably operable along with the said control.
In vehicles of the present systems there are locks at multiple locations e.g. a fuel tank opening lock or a seat lock. As another embodiment of the present disclosure, all such locks or combinations of some locks or only desired lock can be illuminated by suitable circuitry and logic.
In another embodiment of the disclosure, particularly where the remotely operated control such as immobiliser control is not available in the vehicle, a similar system can be provided wherein the illuminating diodes are actuable through RFID communication device, when the key for a particular lock is brought within a vicinity of the key hole at predetermined distance. As another embodiment of this disclosure all locks of the vehicle can be illuminated with such a system.
TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS
The illuminating system for a key hole of a vehicle in accordance with the present disclosure has several technical advantages including but not limited to the realization of:

• an illuminating system for a key hole of a vehicle that facilitates locating of the key hole and inserting ignition key in desired orientation in the key hole for starting the vehicle;
• an illuminating system for a key hole of a vehicle that is convenient to use;
• an illuminating system for a key hole of a vehicle that may be easily retrofitted on any conventionally known vehicles;
• an illuminating system for a key hole of a vehicle that saves time by eliminating inconvenience and time waste associated with locating the key hole in dark;
• an illuminating system for a key hole of a vehicle that can be remotely actuated; and
• an illuminating system for a key hole of a vehicle that conserves power by remaining inactive when not in use.
Throughout this specification the word "comprise", or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
The use of the expression "at least" or "at least one" suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of

these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the specific features of the preferred embodiment, it will be appreciated that many additional features can be added and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiment without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.

We Claim:
1. An illuminating system comprising a region configured around an ignition key-hole of a vehicle adapted to be illuminated for facilitating locating of said ignition key-hole and inserting an ignition key into said ignition key-hole in proper orientation and turning said ignition key for starting the engine.
2. The illuminating system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said region around said ignition key-hole of said vehicle is illuminated by a plurality of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) powered by a battery.
3. The illuminating system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said region around said ignition key-hole of said vehicle is illuminated by a light source powered by a battery.
4. The illuminating system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said region around said ignition key-hole of said vehicle is adapted to be selectively and remotely illuminated by using a RFID communication device configured on a key-fob, when said key fob is brought within a predetermined range.
5. The illuminating system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said light source illuminating said region around said ignition key-hole of said vehicle is adapted to get switched off, once said ignition key is properly inserted inside said ignition key-hole of said vehicle.

6. The illuminating system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said light source is disposed around a key-hole region of a tool box lock of said vehicle for illuminating said key-hole region of said tool box lock.
7. The illuminating system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said light source is disposed around a key-hole region of a fuel tank lock of said vehicle for illuminating said key-hole region of said fuel tank lock. The illuminating system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said light source is disposed around a key-hole region of a seat lock of said vehicle for illuminating said key-hole region of said seat lock.