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A Power Supply Unit

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a power supply unit. The power supply unit (100) includes a geometrical base (102) and a geometrical top (106). The geometrical base (102) includes a base flange (104) and the geometrical top (106) comprises a top flange (108), an interfacing portion (110) that further includes a socket cavity (112), and an extension (114). Further, the extension (114) is disposed between the base flange (104) and the top flange (108). The interfacing portion (110) is configured to connect the geometrical top (106) with the geometrical base (102) and is inclined downwards from the geometrical base (102) to the geometrical top (106). FIG. 1 & 2

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Application #
Filing Date
28 February 2023
Publication Number
35/2024
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
ELECTRICAL
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

Ather Energy Private Limited
3rd Floor, Tower D, IBC Knowledge Park, #4/1, Bannerghatta Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India 560 029

Inventors

1. Ashwin R Nath
Kooriyil, Panayur (P.O), Vaniyamkulam, Palakkad, Kerala - 679522
2. Deepanjan Sinha
B-1207, Carinata Block, Brigade Gardenia, JP Nagar 7th Phase, Bangalore 560078
3. Satyam Priyam
Indian public school, ganga vihar colony, mahant nagar, Bhagalpur, Bihar - 812001

Specification

Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of charging an electronic accessory and, more particularly to a power supply unit that can be affixed to side wall to establish data communication and/or charge any of the electronic accessories/device that is connected to the power supply unit.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A storage box or an under-seat storage compartment of a two-wheeler vehicle is used for accommodating an article. In order to use the storage box to facilitate the charging of any electronic devices, there is a power supply affixed inside the storage box.
[0003] Generally, a charging provision or charging unit is provided in two-wheeler vehicles for charging electronic devices such as mobile phones or music players, etc. Conventionally, the charging unit is placed either on a headlight area or on a leg shield, or on a front cover of the two-wheeled vehicle. In some cases, it has been observed that the charging unit is provided in the under-seat storage compartment of the two-wheeler vehicle.
[0004] Conventionally, the charging unit includes a generic USB (Universal serial bus) that limits the application for the user in terms of supporting higher power-consuming devices or accessories. A 12V power is needed in the storage box to charge the specific accessories that are used along with the vehicle. But these storage boxes do not have any specific mounting features for securing the charging unit or the electronic device so there is a high chance of being damaged.
[0005] For example, E.P. Patent 3778360 A1 discloses a USB terminal unit arrangement structure for a saddle-riding type vehicle. The invention includes a seat, an article storage box, a USB terminal unit, and a connection terminal. Further, the USB terminal unit includes a terminal connection port disposed of in a side wall of an article storage box, and the terminal connection port opens toward the inside of the article storage box.
[0006] The above patent discloses the USB terminal unit that has at least one power supply function and a communication function. But the above patent discloses a generic USB terminal to charge devices.
[0007] In none of the conventional systems and devices, there is any specification of the mounting features of a plurality of power terminals and the plurality of signal terminals that are used for establishing communication between the power drawing unit (electronic accessories) and the power supply unit for charging the power drawing unit.
[0008] In light of the above-stated discussion, there is a need for a novel power supply unit that enhances the protection of a power drawing device affixed with the power supply unit, thereby successfully charging the power drawing device.

OBJECT OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0009] A primary objective of the present disclosure is to provide a power supply unit that can be attached to any wall for charging a power drawing device after detecting the type of the power drawing device through communication between the power drawing device and the power supply unit.
[0010] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a power supply unit for that can be attached to the wall that is compact in size, easy to assemble, economical, and cost-effective.
[0011] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a power supply unit for that can be attached to the wall, wherein a power drawing device can be slid in the power supply unit to transfer power.
[0012] Another objective of the present disclosure is to provide a power supply unit for a saddle-type vehicle for charging a power drawing device after detecting the type of the power drawing device through communication between the power drawing device and the power supply unit.
[0013] Another objective is to provide the power supply unit for the saddle-type vehicle for providing a short circuit protection to enhance the protection of the power drawing device affixed with the power supply unit.
[0014] Another objective is to provide the power supply unit for the saddle-type vehicle that provides a plurality of power terminals and a plurality of signal terminals that are used for establishing communication between the power drawing device and the power supply unit.
[0015] Another objective is to provide the power supply unit for the saddle-type vehicle that provides protection to the power supply unit from dust, and water as it is mounted on an under-seat storage compartment, so that it enhances the waterproof property and dustproof property of the power supply unit.
[0016] Another objective is to provide the power supply unit for the saddle-type vehicle that provides a seamless driving experience to the rider by charging the power drawing devices (such as cellular telephone, mobile phone, a media player, enhanced general packet radio service (EGPRS) mobile phone, a navigation device, an email device) that are used along with the saddle-type vehicle in between the driving.
[0017] Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide the power supply unit for the saddle-type vehicle that is compact in size, easy to assemble, economical, and cost-effective.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0018] The following is a summary description of illustrative embodiments of the invention. It is provided as a preface to assist those skilled in the art to more rapidly assimilate the detailed design discussion which ensues and is not intended in any way to limit the scope of the claims which are appended hereto in order to particularly point out the invention.
[0019] An embodiment of the present invention relates to a power supply unit. The power supply unit includes a geometrical base, and a geometrical top. Further, the geometrical base comprises a base flange. The geometrical top includes a top flange, an interfacing portion that includes a socket cavity, and an extension. Further, the extension is disposed between the base flange and the top flange. Further, the interfacing portion is configured to connect the geometrical top with the geometrical base and is inclined downwards from the geometrical base to the geometrical top.
[0020] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the base flange and the extension are configured to affix the power supply unit to an attaching wall. In an embodiment, the wall is part of an under-seat storage compartment of a saddle-type vehicle.
[0021] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the socket cavity comprises a plurality of terminal cavities. Further, the plurality of terminal cavities is configured to receive a plurality of power terminals and a plurality of signal terminals. The plurality of power terminals and the plurality of signal terminals are connected to a pigtail wiring that is soldered to the plurality of power terminals and the plurality of signal terminals.
[0022] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the geometrical base defines a cut-out through which the pigtail wiring is connected to the plurality of power terminals and the plurality of signal terminals.
[0023] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the top flange and the extension are configured to affix a power drawing device to the power supply unit. Further, the power drawing device is slid into space defined by the top flange and the extension such that a power drawing portion of the power drawing device connects with the plurality of power terminals and the plurality of signal terminals at the end of the slide.
[0024] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of signal terminals provides a time-controlled or a power-controlled power supply to the power drawing device. Further, the plurality of signal terminals provides a short circuit protection. Further, the geometrical top comprises a lock at bottom to lock the power drawing device to the power supply unit.
[0025] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, an under-seat storage compartment of a saddle-type vehicle is disclosed. The under-seat storage compartment includes a bottom wall, a plurality of side walls, and a power supply unit. The power supply unit includes a geometrical base, and a geometrical top. Further, the geometrical base comprises a base flange. The geometrical top includes a top flange, an interfacing portion that includes a socket cavity, and an extension. Further, the extension is disposed between the base flange and the top flange. Further, the interfacing portion is configured to connect the geometrical top with the geometrical base and is inclined downwards from the geometrical base to the geometrical top.
[0026] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the base flange and the extension are configured to affix the power supply unit to one of the plurality of side walls.
[0027] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the socket cavity comprises a plurality of terminal cavities. Further, the plurality of terminal cavities is configured to receive a plurality of power terminals and a plurality of signal terminals. The plurality of power terminals and the plurality of signal terminals are connected to a pigtail wiring that is soldered to the plurality of power terminals and the plurality of signal terminals. Further, the plurality of power terminals and the plurality of signal terminals are J shaped.
[0028] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of power terminals are a positive terminal and a negative terminal. Further, the plurality of signal terminals is configured to identify the type of power drawing device connected to the power supply unit.
[0029] These and other aspects herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawing. The foregoing objectives are attained by employing the power supply unit for charging the power drawing device after detecting the type of power drawing device through communication happens between the power drawing device and the power supply unit.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0030] To describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure or in the prior art more clearly, the following briefly describes the accompanying drawings required for describing the embodiments or the prior art. Apparently, the accompanying drawings in the following description merely show some embodiments of the present disclosure, and a person of ordinary skill in the art can derive other implementations from these accompanying drawings without creative efforts. All of the embodiments or the implementations shall fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.
[0031] Fig. 1A is a perspective front view and fig. 1B is a top view of a power supply unit 100 respectively in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
[0032] Fig. 2 is a perspective exploded view of the power supply unit 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
[0033] Fig. 3 illustrates a connection of a plurality of power terminals 116 and a plurality of signal terminals 118 into an interfacing portion 110 of a geometrical top 106 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
[0034] Fig. 4 illustrates a structure of a plurality of contact terminals 302 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0035] Fig. 5 illustrates a back portion 502 of a geometrical base 102 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0036] Fig. 6A illustrates a front view and fig. 6B is a top view of a connection of at least four contact terminals into the interfacing portion 110 of the geometrical top 106 in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the invention.
[0037] It should be noted that the accompanying figure is intended to present illustrations of a few examples of the present disclosure. The figure is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It should also be noted that the accompanying figure is not necessarily drawn to scale.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0038] Those skilled in the art will be aware that the present disclosure is subject to variations and modifications other than those specifically described. It is to be understood that the present disclosure includes all such variations and modifications. The disclosure also includes all such steps, features, compositions and compounds referred to or indicated in this specification, individually or collectively, and any and all combinations of any or more of such steps or features.
[0039] For convenience, before further description of the present disclosure, certain terms employed in the specification, and examples are collected here. These definitions should be read in the light of the remainder of the disclosure and understood as by a person of skill in the art. The terms used herein have the meanings recognized and known to those of skill in the art, however, for convenience and completeness, particular terms and their meanings are set forth below.
[0040] The articles "a", "an" and "the" are used to refer to one or to more than one (i.e., to at least one) of the grammatical object of the article.
[0041] The terms "comprise" and "comprising" are used in the inclusive, open sense, meaning that additional elements may be included. It is not intended to be construed as "consists of only". Throughout this specification, unless the context requires otherwise the word "comprise", and variations such as "comprises" and "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element or step or group of element or steps but not the exclusion of any other element or step or group of element or steps.
[0042] The term "including" is used to mean "including but not limited to". "Including" and "including but not limited to" are used interchangeably. The accompanying drawing is used to help easily understand various technical features and it should be understood that the alternatives presented herein are not limited by the accompanying drawing. As such, the present disclosure should be construed to extend to any alterations, equivalents and substitutes in addition to those which are particularly set out in the accompanying drawing. Although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are generally only used to distinguish one element from another.
[0043] Conditional language used herein, such as, among others, "can," "may," "might," "may," “e.g.,” and the like, unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain alternatives include, while other alternatives do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more alternatives or that one or more alternatives necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without other input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular alternative. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” and the like are synonymous and are used inclusively, in an open-ended fashion, and do not exclude additional elements, features, acts, operations, and so forth. Also, the term “or” is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used, for example, to connect a list of elements, the term “or” means one, some, or all of the elements in the list.
[0044] Disjunctive language such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, Z,” unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to present that an item, term, etc., may be either X, Y, or Z, or any combination thereof (e.g., X, Y, and/or Z). Thus, such disjunctive language is not generally intended to, and should not, imply that certain alternatives require at least one of X, at least one of Y, or at least one of Z to each be present.
[0045] Terms a combination of a plurality of power terminals and a plurality of signal terminals and a plurality of contact terminals may be used interchangeably.
[0046] Term a power supply unit for a saddle-type vehicle and a power supply unit of an under-seat storage compartment is used for the same purpose and may be used interchangeably.
[0047] Fig. 1A is a perspective front view and 1B is a top view of a power supply unit 100 respectively in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
[0047] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 100 includes a geometrical base 102, and a geometrical top 106. Further, the geometrical base 102 includes a base flange 104. The geometrical top 106 includes a top flange 108 and an interfacing portion 110. Further, the interfacing portion 110 includes a socket cavity 112 and an extension 114 (also shown in FIG. 6B). Further, the extension 114 is disposed between the base flange 104 and the top flange 108. Further, the interfacing portion 110 is configured to connect the geometrical top 106 with the geometrical base 102 and is inclined downwards from the geometrical base 102 to the geometrical top 106.
[0048] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the base flange 104 and the extension 114 are configured to affix the power supply unit 100 to an attaching wall. The attaching wall is disposed between the base flange 104 and the extension 114. In an embodiment, the attaching wall is an under-seat storage compartment of a saddle-type vehicle. Further, the saddle-type vehicle is a two-wheeler vehicle. A 12-volt power supply is provided to the power supply unit 100 affixed to the attaching wall.
[0049] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the socket cavity 112 comprises a plurality of terminal cavities 124. Further, the plurality of terminal cavities 124 is configured to receive a plurality of power terminals 116 and a plurality of signal terminals 118. The plurality of power terminals 116 and the plurality of signal terminals 118 are connected to a pigtail wiring 120. Further, the pigtail wiring 120 is soldered to the plurality of power terminals 116 and the plurality of signal terminals 118.
[0050] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the top flange 108 and the extension 114 are configured to affix a power drawing device to the power supply unit 100. Further, the power drawing device is slid into space defined by the top flange 108 and the extension 114 such that a power drawing portion of the power drawing device connects with the plurality of power terminals 116 and the plurality of signal terminals 118 at the end of the slide. Further, the top flange 108 act as a load-transmitting member between the power drawing device and the under-seat storage compartment.
[0051] In an embodiment, the plurality of power terminals 116 and the plurality of signal terminals 118 are coated with corrosion protection layer.
[0052] Fig. 2 is a perspective exploded view of the power supply unit 100 for the saddle type vehicles, which is illustrated in fig.1 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
[0053] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 100 further includes a filler material 202 to cover a cut-out 504 (shown in FIG. 5) on a back portion 502 (refer fig.5) of the geometrical base 102. Further, the filler material 202 provides protection against tampering, moisture, and voltage leaks, thus improving the performance and reliability of the power supply unit 100. The filling of the filler material 202 into the cut-out 504 is also known as a potting.
[0054] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 100 further includes a connector that establishes an electronic connection between the power supply unit 100 and the saddle-type vehicle through a vehicle electrical connection harness 122.
[0055] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the geometrical top 106 comprises a lock at bottom to lock the power drawing device to the power supply unit 100.
[0056] Fig. 3 illustrates a connection of the plurality of power terminals 116 and the plurality of signal terminals 118 into the interfacing portion 110 of the geometrical top 106 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. At least two of the plurality of power terminal 116 and one signal terminal 118 are configured with the plurality of terminal cavities 124 to allow authentication of the power drawing device which has to be charged. This configuration is a signal feedback loop that helps in identifying the type of the power drawing device.
[0057] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of power terminals 116 and the plurality of signal terminals 118 are enclosed in the geometrical top 106 that is a plastic structural body. Further, the geometrical top 106 and the geometrical base 102 are configured for maintaining the position of the plurality of terminal cavities 124.
[0058] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the combination of the plurality of power terminals 116 and the plurality of signal terminals 118 is known also as a plurality of contact terminals 302. The plurality of contact terminals 302 are assembled in the plurality of terminal cavities 124 by an interference fit. Once the plurality of contact terminals 302 are fitted to their actual position by using a unidirectional interference fit feature, it is difficult to disassemble. In an embodiment, once the plurality of contact terminals 302 are disposed in the socket cavity 112, potting is done using the filler material 202.
[0059] Fig. 4 illustrates a structure of the plurality of contact terminals 302 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the plurality of contact terminals 302 is the combination of the plurality of power terminals 116 and the plurality of signal terminals 118. Further, the plurality of contact terminals 302 are J shaped. Further, the plurality of power terminals 116 are a positive terminal and a negative terminal. The plurality of power terminals 116 are used for transferring power to the power drawing device. Further, the plurality of signal terminals 118 is configured to identify the type of power drawing device connected to the power supply unit 100.
[0060] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of signal terminals 118 provides a time-controlled or a power-controlled power supply to the power drawing device. Further, the plurality of signal terminals 118 also provides a short circuit protection.
[0061] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of contact terminals 302 includes at least two stripes 402 and a plurality of holes 404 positioned on the at least two stripes 402. The at least two stripes 402 are cut with soldering compatible profiles. Further, the plurality of holes 404 is used for the flow of plastic during an injection moulding process. The plurality of contact terminals 302 are insert-moulded into the interfacing portion 110 of the geometrical top 106 by the injection moulding process to maintain the accuracy of the position of the plurality of contact terminals 302.
[0062] Fig. 5 illustrates the back portion 502 of the geometrical base 102 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the geometrical base 102 defines the cut-out 504 through which the pigtail wiring 120 is connected to the plurality of power terminals 116 and the plurality of signal terminals 118. Further, the cut-out 504 is filled with the filler material. The filler material is anyone of an epoxy, a urethane, a silicon based polymer filler material, among others. Further, the pigtail wiring 120 is soldered with the plurality of power terminals 116 and the plurality of signal terminals 118 at a soldered point 506.
[0063] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, an under-seat storage compartment of a saddle-type vehicle is disclosed. The under-seat storage compartment includes a bottom wall, a plurality of side walls, and a power supply unit 100. The power supply unit 100 includes a geometrical base 102 , and a geometrical top 106. Further, the geometrical base 102 includes a base flange 104. The geometrical top 106 includes a top flange 108, an interfacing portion 110 that includes a socket cavity 112, and an extension 114. Further, the extension 114 is disposed between the base flange 104 and the top flange 108. Further, the interfacing portion 110 is configured to connect the geometrical top 106 with the geometrical base 102 and is inclined downwards from the geometrical base 102 to the geometrical top 106.
[0064] In accordance with an embodiment of the above embodiment, the base flange 104 and the extension 114 are configured to affix the power supply unit 100 to one of the plurality of side walls. Further, the power supply 100 unit worked as a fixed compartment when it is fixed in one of the plurality of side walls by sliding it in the vertically downward direction. Further, the electrical connection of the power supply unit 100 with a vehicle electrical connection harness 122 is established at the end of the slide, thus avoiding unnecessary tear and wear of the power supply unit 100 of the saddle type vehicle.
[0065] In the embodiment, the socket cavity 112 comprises a plurality of terminal cavities 124. Further, the plurality of terminal cavities 124 is configured to receive a plurality of power terminals 116 and a plurality of signal terminals 118. The plurality of power terminals 116 and the plurality of signal terminals 118 are connected to a pigtail wiring 120 that is soldered to the plurality of power terminals 116 and the plurality of signal terminals 118. Further, the plurality of power terminals 116 and the plurality of signal terminals 118 are J shaped.
[0066] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the geometrical base 102 defines the cut-out 504 through which the pigtail wiring 120 is connected to the plurality of power terminals 116 and the plurality of signal terminals 118. Further, the cut-out 504 is filled with filler material.
[0067] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the top flange 108 and the extension 114 are configured to affix a power drawing device to the power supply unit 100. Further, the power drawing device is slid into space defined by the top flange 108 and the extension 114 such that a power drawing portion 126 of the power drawing device connects with the plurality of power terminals 116 and the plurality of signal terminals 118 at the end of the slide. Further, the power drawing device is any one of a cellular telephone, a mobile phone, a media player, an enhanced general packet radio service (EGPRS) mobile phone, a navigation device, an email device, among others. The power supply unit 100 starts working only when the power drawing device is fully slid at the power drawing portion 126.
[0068] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of power terminals 116 are a positive terminal and a negative terminal. Further, the plurality of signal terminals 118 is configured to identify the type of power drawing device connected to the power supply unit 100. Further, the plurality of signal terminals 118 provides a time-controlled or a power-controlled power supply to the power drawing device. The plurality of signal terminals 118 provides a short circuit protection.
[0069] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the geometrical top 106 comprises a lock at bottom to lock the power drawing device to the power supply unit 100.
[0070] Fig. 6A is a front view and fig.6B is a top view of a connection of at least four contact terminals into the interfacing portion 110 of the geometrical top 106 in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the invention. The at least four contact terminals include at least two power terminals 602 and at least two signal terminals 604. The at least two power terminals 602 are used for transferring power to the power drawing device from the power supply unit 100. Further, the at least two signal terminals 604 are used for data communication between the power drawing device and the power supply unit 100.
[0071] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 100 includes the geometrical base 102, and the geometrical top 106. Further, the geometrical base 102 includes the base flange 104. The geometrical top 106 includes the top flange 108, and the interfacing portion 110. Further, the interfacing portion 110 includes the socket cavity 112, and the extension 114. Further, the extension 114 is disposed between the base flange 104 and the top flange 108. Further, the socket cavity 112 includes the plurality of terminal cavities 124 to receive the at least four contact terminals.
[0072] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the base flange 104 and the extension 114 are configured to affix the power supply unit 100 to the attaching wall that is the under-seat storage compartment of the saddle-type vehicle.
[0073] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the top flange 108 and the extension 114 are configured to affix the power drawing device to the power supply unit 100. Further, the power drawing device is slid into space defined by the top flange 108 and the extension 114 such that the power drawing portion 126 of the power drawing device connects with the at least two power terminals 602 and the at least two signal terminals 604 at the end of the slide.
[0074] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the at least two power terminals 602 are the positive terminal and the negative terminal. Further, the at least two signal terminals 604 are configured to identify the type of power drawing device connected to the power supply unit 100. Further, the at least two signal terminals 604 provide the time-controlled or the power-controlled power supply to the power drawing device. The at least two signal terminals 604 provide the short circuit protection.
[0075] In accordance with an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is used for charging the power drawing device after detecting the type of the power drawing device through communication between the power drawing device and the power supply unit 100. Further, this invention provides the short circuit protection to enhance the protection of the power drawing device affixed to the power supply unit 100. Further, the power supply unit 100 may be installed in any electric vehicle so that it saves cost if any of the EVs don’t have an inbuilt power supply unit 100.In accordance with another advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the present invention provides the protection to the power supply unit 100 from dust, and water as it is mounted on the under-seat storage compartment so that it enhances the waterproof property and dustproof properties of the power supply unit 100. Further, this invention provides a seamless driving experience to the rider by charging the power drawing devices (such as cellular telephone, mobile phone, media player, enhanced general packet radio service (EGPRS) mobile phone, navigation device, email device ) that are used along with the saddle-type vehicle in between the driving. Further, the power supply unit 100 is compact in size, easy to assemble, economical, and cost-effective.
[0076] While the detailed description has shown, described, and pointed out novel features as applied to various alternatives, it can be understood that various omissions, substitutions, and changes in the form and details of the devices or algorithms illustrated can be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure. As can be recognized, certain alternatives described herein can be embodied within a form that does not provide all of the features and benefits set forth herein, as some features can be used or practiced separately from others.
[0077] The disclosures and the description herein are intended to be illustrative and are not in any sense limiting the invention, defined in scope by the following claims.
, Claims:We claim,
1. A power supply unit, comprising:
a geometrical base (102) comprising a base flange (104); and
a geometrical top (106) comprising,
a top flange (108); and
an interfacing portion (110) comprising,
a socket cavity (112); and
an extension (114) disposed between the base flange (104) and the top flange (108), wherein the interfacing portion (110) is configured to connect the geometrical top (106) with the geometrical base (102), wherein the interfacing portion (110) is inclined downwards from the geometrical base (102) to the geometrical top (106).

2. The power supply unit (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base flange (104) and the extension (114) are configured to affix the power supply unit (100) to an attaching wall.

3. The power supply unit (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the attaching wall is an under-seat storage compartment of a saddle-type vehicle.

4. The power supply unit (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the socket cavity (112) comprises a plurality of terminal cavities (124).

5. The power supply unit (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the plurality of terminal cavities (124) is configured to receive a plurality of power terminals (116) and a plurality of signal terminals (118).

6. The power supply unit (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the plurality of power terminals (116) and the plurality of signal terminals (118) are connected to a pigtail wiring (120).

7. The power supply unit (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the pigtail wiring (120) is soldered to the plurality of power terminals (116) and the plurality of signal terminals (118).

8. The power supply unit (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the geometrical base (102) defines a cut-out (504).

9. The power supply unit (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the pigtail wiring (120) is connected to the plurality of power terminals (116) and the plurality of signal terminals (118) through the cut-out (504).

10. The power supply unit (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the cut-out (504) is filled with filler material.

11. The power supply unit (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the plurality of power terminals (116) and the plurality of signal terminals (118) are J shaped.

12. The power supply unit (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the top flange (108) and the extension (114) are configured to affix a power drawing device to the power supply unit (100).

13. The power supply unit (100) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the power drawing device is slid into space defined by the top flange (108) and the extension (114) such that a power drawing portion (126) of the power drawing device connects with the plurality of power terminals (116) and the plurality of signal terminals (118) at the end of the slide.

14. The power supply unit (100) as claimed in claim 12, wherein,
the plurality of power terminals (116) are a positive terminal and a negative terminal; and
the plurality of signal terminals (118) is configured to identify the type of power drawing device connected to the power supply unit (100).

15. The power supply unit (100) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the plurality of signal terminals (118) provides a time-controlled or a power-controlled power supply to the power drawing device.

16. The power supply unit (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the plurality of signal terminals (118) provides a short circuit protection.

17. The power supply unit (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the geometrical top (106) comprises a lock at bottom to lock the power drawing device to the power supply unit (100).

18. An under-seat storage compartment of a saddle-type vehicle, the under-seat storage compartment comprising:
a bottom wall;
a plurality of side walls; and
a power supply unit (100) comprising,
a geometrical base (102) comprising a base flange (104); and
a geometrical top (106) comprising,
a top flange (108); and
an interfacing portion (110) comprising,
a socket cavity (112); and
an extension (114) disposed between the base flange (104) and the top flange (108), wherein the interfacing portion (110) is configured to connect the geometrical top (106) with the geometrical base (102), wherein the interfacing portion (110) is inclined downwards from the geometrical base (102) to the geometrical top (106).

19. The under-seat storage compartment as claimed in claim 18, wherein the base flange (104) and the extension (114) are configured to affix the power supply unit (100) to one of the plurality of side walls.

20. The under-seat storage compartment as claimed in claim 18, wherein the socket cavity (112) comprises a plurality of terminal cavities (124).

21. The under-seat storage compartment as claimed in claim 20, wherein the plurality of terminal cavities (124) is configured to receive a plurality of power terminals (116) and a plurality of signal terminals (118).

22. The under-seat storage compartment as claimed in claim 21, wherein the plurality of power terminals (116) and the plurality of signal terminals (118) are connected to a pigtail wiring (120).

23. The under-seat storage compartment as claimed in claim 22, wherein the pigtail wiring (120) is soldered to the plurality of power terminals (116) and the plurality of signal terminals (118).

24. The under-seat storage compartment as claimed in claim 23, wherein the geometrical base (102) defines a cut-out (504).

25. The under-seat storage compartment as claimed in claim 24, wherein the pigtail wiring (120) is connected to the plurality of power terminals (116) and the plurality of signal terminals (118) through the cut-out (504).

26. The under-seat storage compartment as claimed in claim 24, wherein the cut-out (504) is filled with filler material.

27. The under-seat storage compartment as claimed in claim 21, wherein the plurality of power terminals (116) and the plurality of signal terminals (118) are J shaped.

28. The under-seat storage compartment as claimed in claim 21, wherein the top flange (108) and the extension (114) are configured to affix a power drawing device to the power supply unit (100).

29. The under-seat storage compartment as claimed in claim 28, wherein the power drawing device is slid into space defined by the top flange (108) and the extension (114) such that a power drawing portion (126) of the power drawing device connects with the plurality of power terminals (116) and the plurality of signal terminals (118) at the end of the slide.

30. The under-seat storage compartment as claimed in claim 28, wherein,
the plurality of power terminals (116) are a positive terminal and a negative terminal; and
the plurality of signal terminals (118) is configured to identify the type of the power drawing device connected to the power supply unit (100).
31. The under-seat storage compartment as claimed in claim 28, wherein the plurality of signal terminals (118) provides a time-controlled or a power-controlled power supply to the power drawing device.

32. The under-seat storage compartment as claimed in claim 21, wherein the plurality of signal terminals (118) provides a short circuit protection.

33. The under-seat storage compartment as claimed in claim 18, wherein the geometrical top (106) comprises a lock at bottom to lock the power drawing device to the power supply unit (100).

Documents

Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202341013529-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [28-02-2023(online)].pdf 2023-02-28
2 202341013529-POWER OF AUTHORITY [28-02-2023(online)].pdf 2023-02-28
3 202341013529-FORM 1 [28-02-2023(online)].pdf 2023-02-28
4 202341013529-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [28-02-2023(online)].pdf 2023-02-28
5 202341013529-DRAWINGS [28-02-2023(online)].pdf 2023-02-28
6 202341013529-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [28-02-2023(online)].pdf 2023-02-28
7 202341013529-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [28-02-2023(online)].pdf 2023-02-28
8 202341013529-Proof of Right [31-03-2023(online)].pdf 2023-03-31
9 202341013529-POA [14-04-2023(online)].pdf 2023-04-14
10 202341013529-FORM 13 [14-04-2023(online)].pdf 2023-04-14
11 202341013529-AMENDED DOCUMENTS [14-04-2023(online)].pdf 2023-04-14
12 202341013529-FORM 18 [29-05-2023(online)].pdf 2023-05-29
13 202341013529-RELEVANT DOCUMENTS [25-09-2024(online)].pdf 2024-09-25
14 202341013529-POA [25-09-2024(online)].pdf 2024-09-25
15 202341013529-FORM 13 [25-09-2024(online)].pdf 2024-09-25
16 202341013529-AMENDED DOCUMENTS [25-09-2024(online)].pdf 2024-09-25