DESC:FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENT RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION

(See Section 10 and Rule 13)

Title of invention:
A ROTARY-TYPE HANDLEBAR SWITCH
APPLICANT:
VARROC ENGINEERING LIMITED
An Indian Company
Having address as:
L-4, MIDC Waluj, Aurangabad 431136, Maharashtra, India

The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.


TECHNICAL FIELD
Present disclosure generally relates to field of automobiles. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a handlebar switch or a control switch in two-wheeler or three-wheeler automobiles.
BACKGROUND
The subject matter discussed in the background section should not be assumed to be prior art merely as a result of its mention in the background section. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in and of themselves may also correspond to implementations of the claimed technology.
Presently, the handlebar of two-wheeler or three-wheeler automobiles comprises numerous handlebar switches/control switches that are mounted on the handlebar switch/switchgear assembly. These switches consist of horn module, headlight module, blinker or winker module, pass or passing module, start module, engine kill module, hazard module, etc.
Conventionally, toggle type mechanism is used in dipper module or engine kill module to operate the knobs. These modules consist of a knob, a housing, a base plate or a cover, rivets being rivetted on the base plate or the cover, and a CPC assembly. The CPC assembly further comprises a contact plate carrier (hereafter referred as CPC), a moving contact, a contact spring, a steel ball, and detent spring. When a knob is operated or moved from one position to another position, the CPC assembly, in turn, moves from one position to the other position of a detent profile provided on the housing and rests there firmly with the help of the steel ball and the detent spring.
In some vehicles, the dipper module and the engine kill module also comprise a third position namely auto-return type. The auto-return movement of knob is achieved by a torsion spring used in switch construction. However, in some switch mechanisms, the torsion spring is not used for the auto-return mechanism, and such elimination of the torsion spring in the toggle type switches may lead to failure such as knob getting stuck at auto-return position. This is mainly due to the uneven force distribution of the spring on the knob, and dust accumulation on the detent profile. The knob getting stuck in the auto-return position is the most frequent failure in the toggle type mechanism having auto-return functionality.
Further, in the conventional switches, contact rivets are rivetted on a base plate. A gap (commonly referred to as arc gap) of 0.3 mm is kept along the circumference of the rivet between a rivet mounting hole on the base plate and the rivet head. The arc gap is kept so that when the contact plate moves from one place to the other, due to difference in the height of the rivet head and the base plate surface, there are chances that there will be some sparking at the time contact make-break leading to carbon deposition on the moving contact dimples as well as on the rivets due to sparking. This leads to inconsistent contact make-break. The sparking and constant use of switch leads to wear and tear of the moving contact dimples and the rivets. Such wear and tear lead to contact path generation between contact rivets which keeps the switch always in on state.
Also, the existing handlebar switch with a rotary-type mechanism fails to provide proper auto-return mechanism and fails to achieve an intermediate position of knob as the knob keeps jumping from the auto-return position to the first position. Therefore, the user may face stickiness in the knob over the time. Further, it is difficult to maintain the contact pressure in rotary type mechanism of the rivetted switch at higher current e.g., more than 10 Amps.
Therefore, there exists a need in the art to provide a rotary-type handlebar switch which overcome the above-mentioned problems and to provide an efficient rotary-type operation through the switch for performing various functionalities of the vehicle.

SUMMARY
The present disclosure overcomes one or more shortcomings of the prior art and provides additional advantages discussed throughout the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.
In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a rotary-type handlebar switch comprises a knob, a housing having a detent profile in an inner portion of the housing. The detent profile comprises a plurality of lock positions and slope portions. The rotary-type handlebar switch further comprises a plurality of terminals, a base and the plurality of terminals are insert molded into the base. The rotary-type handlebar switch also comprises a contact plate carrier (CPC) assembly, the CPC assembly comprising a contact plate carrier (CPC), a detent spring, a pair of plungers, a plurality of contact springs, and a pair of moving contacts comprising a plurality of contact dimples, each of the pair of moving contacts comprising a pair of contact dimples. The CPC comprises a plurality of recesses for accommodating the plurality of contact springs and the pair of moving contacts, and a through hole for accommodating the detent spring and the pair of plungers are assembled on both ends of the detent spring for exerting uniform spring force on the knob. The CPC assembly is inserted between the housing and the base to form one or more electrical contacts between the contact dimples and the plurality of terminals inserted into base and the knob is configured to rotate the CPC assembly inside the housing.
The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The features, nature, and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the detailed description set forth below when taken in conjunction with the drawings in which like reference characters identify correspondingly throughout. Some embodiments of system and/or methods in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example only, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
Fig. 1 illustrates a handlebar switch/switchgear assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 2 illustrates an exploded view of a handlebar switch/switchgear assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 3 illustrates an exploded view of the rotary-type handlebar switch, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 4(a) illustrates a sectional view of the contact plate carrier (CPC) assembly, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 4(b) illustrates an exploded view of the contact plate carrier (CPC) assembly, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 5(a) illustrates a perspective view contact plate carrier (CPC), in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 5(b) illustrates a bottom view of the contact plate carrier (CPC), in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 6(a) illustrates a top view of a housing, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 6(b) illustrates a bottom view of a housing, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 7(a) illustrates a terminal plate, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 7(b) illustrates a base comprising a terminal plate, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 8(a) illustrates a perspective view of a moving contact, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 8(b) illustrates an electrical connection established on the plurality of terminals inside the base, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure;
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The terms “comprise”, “comprising”, “include(s)”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, system or method that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or system or method. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
Reference throughout the specification to “various embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “one embodiment,” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in various embodiments,” “in some embodiments,” “in one embodiment,” or “in an embodiment” in places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
The terminology “handlebar switch” and “switch gear assembly” have the same meaning and are used alternatively throughout the specification.
The terminology “baser plate” and “base” have the same meaning and are used alternatively throughout the specification.
Fig. 1 illustrates a handlebar switch/switchgear assembly 100 , in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the handlebar switch/switchgear assembly 100 may comprise a rotary-type switch 101, a blinker module 103, a horn module 105, a wiring harness 107, and a connector 109. However, the modules are not limited to above example and any other module which can be mounted on the handlebar switch/switchgear assembly 100 is well within the scope of the present disclosure.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the rotary-type switch 101 may act as engine ON-OFF and engine start switch or/and as a high beam-low beam and passing switch. The position 1, 2, and 3 may indicate engine OFF, engine ON, and engine start position, respectively. The positions 1 and 2 may be hold position, and position 3 may be an auto-return position i.e., the knob of the rotary-type switch 101 may return back to position 2 once the knob is released.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the rotary-type switch 101 may act as high beam-low beam and passing switch. The position 1, 2, and 3 may indicate high beam, low beam, and pass or passing operation, respectively. The high beam and low beam position may be hold position, and pass or passing operation may be at auto-return position i.e., the knob of the rotary-type switch 101 may return back to low beam position once the knob is released.
The handlebar switch/switchgear assembly 100 discussed above may be mounted on the handlebar of the two-wheeler or three-wheeler automobile. The rotary-type switch 101 may perform the above discussed operations based on the side in which switchgear assembly/handlebar switch 100 is mounted.
Fig. 2 illustrates an exploded view of a handlebar switch/switchgear assembly 200, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
The handlebar switch/switchgear assembly 201 may comprise an upper case 201a, a lower case 201b, a mode switch module 202, a rotary-type switch 204, a wire clamp 205, a blinker module 206, and a horn module 207. The various modules and the rotary-type switch may be mounted with the help of M3 screws 203a-203h. The upper case 201a and the lower case 201b may be assembled with the help of M5 screws 208a and 208b.
The mode switch module 202 may be configured to switch between economy and sports mode, the horn module 207 may be configured to generate an audio alert, and the blinker module 206 may be configured to turn ON a respective side blinkers based on the side in which the switch of the blinker module 206 is moved. The rotary-type switch 204 may be configured to perform the operations discussed in above embodiment. However, the functionality of the above-mentioned modules is not limited to exemplified functionality and any other functionality of above modules is well within the scope of present disclosure. In one non-limiting embodiment, the modules discussed above may differ based on the side of the handlebar, where the handlebar switch/switchgear assembly 200 is mounted.
Fig. 3 illustrates an exploded view of the rotary-type handlebar switch 300, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
The rotary-type handlebar switch 300 may comprise a knob 301, a torsion spring 303, a housing 305, a terminal plate 313, a base plate/base 315 and a contact plate carrier (CPC) assembly. The terminal plate 313 may comprise a plurality of terminals. The terminal plate 313 may be placed inside the base 315 or insert molded with the base 315.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the CPC assembly may comprise a contact plate carrier (CPC) 307, a detent spring 310, a pair of plungers 309, a plurality of contact springs 308, and a pair of moving contacts 311. Each of the moving contacts 311 may comprise a pair of contact dimples. In one non-limiting embodiment, the number of contact springs may be four. In another non-limiting embodiment, the number of contact springs may be two.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the CPC 307 may comprise a plurality of recesses at for accommodating the plurality of contact springs 308 and the pair of moving contacts 311. The CPC 307 may further comprise a through hole for accommodating the detent spring 310, and the pair of plungers 309 are assembled on both ends of the detent spring 310 for exerting uniform spring force on the knob 301, thereby avoiding the stickiness in the knob 301 which may happen if the spring force is non-uniform.
In one non-limiting embodiment, the detent spring 310 may be compressed from both sides by the pair of plungers 309 symmetrical to a knob axis. The advantage of symmetrical axial compression of detent spring is that the detent spring 310 exerts force on both ends of the detent spring 310 and helps the knob 301 to return to previous position, when auto-return position of the knob is operated. In one non-limiting embodiment, the torsion spring 303 connected between the knob 301 and the CPC assembly, pulls the CPC assembly back to previous lock or hold position once the knob is released. The detent spring 310 and the torsion spring 303 together contributes to the auto-return mechanism of the knob 301.
The CPC assembly may be formed by inserting the detent spring 310 in the through hole, inserting the contact spring 308 in the recesses present at the bottom of the CPC, assembling the pair of plungers 309 on both sides of the detent spring 310, and placing the pair of moving contacts 311 over the contact springs 308 such that the three legs of each moving contact 311 are fixed at the outer surface of the CPC and one leg of each moving contact 311 is inserted inside one of the recesses.
The housing 305 may comprise a detent profile in an inner portion of the housing 305. The detent profile comprises a plurality of lock positions and slope portions. The CPC assembly is inserted into the housing 305 such that the pair of plungers 309 are locked in two lock positions of the plurality of lock positions. The housing may be then closed with base 315 such that the contact dimples of the pair of moving contacts 311 is in contact with the base 315. The contact dimples of the pair of moving contacts 311 may come in contact with at least two terminals of the plurality of terminal to complete an electrical circuit connection. The knob 301 may be mounted on the housing 305 using a torsion spring 303 such that the knob 301 is connected to the CPC assembly. The knob 301 may be configured to rotate the CPC assembly inside the housing 305.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of lock positions of the detent profile are created on the inner portion of the housing 305 to hold the pair of plungers 309 during switching or control operations, and the plurality of slope portions of the detent profile may be configured to provide auto-return mechanism to the pair of plungers 309. The pair of plungers 309 may return back to the previous two lock positions due to auto-return mechanism of the torsion spring 303 connected to the knob 301.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the switching operations may comprise engine ON-OFF operation and high beam-low beam operation. The auto-return mechanism may be mapped with engine start operation and passing operation. The auto-return mechanism facilitates smooth operation to knob 301 to reach the previous position due to the torsion spring 303 connected to the knob 301. However, the present rotary-type handlebar switch 300 is not limited to above mentioned operations and any other switch or control operation that may be achieved through the rotary-type handlebar switch 300 is well within the scope of the present disclosure.
In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the pair of plungers 309 may be configured to uniformly compress the detent spring 310 from both sides and change the lock positions, when the knob 301 is rotated from one position to another position. The lock positions may map the contact dimples of the moving contacts 311 with at least two terminals of the plurality of terminals of the terminal plate 313 and may complete an electrical connection, when the knob 301 is rotated from one lock position to another lock position.
In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the pair of plungers 309 may also be configured to uniformly compress the detent spring 310 and enter the slope portions, when the knob 301 is rotated from one position to another position. The slope portions may map the contact dimples of the moving contacts 311 with at least two terminals of the plurality of terminals of the terminal plate 313 and may complete another electrical connection, when the knob 301 is rotated from one position to another.
In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the number and arrangement of terminals, lock positions, and slope portions may vary based on the number of switch and auto-return positions and the type of electrical connection to be achieved.
Fig. 4(a) illustrates a sectional view of contact plate carrier (CPC) assembly 400, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.
The sectional view of the CPC assembly shows the arrangement of the CPC 401, the detent spring 402, the pair of plungers 403, and the pair of moving contacts 405. The detent spring 402 may be inserted into the through hole and compressed inside the through hole using the pair of plungers 403.
The pair of moving contacts 405 may be inserted into the recesses of the CPC 401 such that one of leg of the each moving contact is inserted into the recess present at the bottom of the CPC 401 and the three legs are locked at the outer recesses of the CPC 401.
Fig. 4(b) illustrates an exploded view of the contact plate carrier (CPC) assembly 400, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.
The exploded view contact plate carrier (CPC) assembly 400 shows the components forming the CPC assembly. The arrangement of the components is similar to the arrangement discussed in above embodiments.
The CPC 401 and the pair of plungers 403 may be made up of plastic material or any other similar material known to a person skilled in the art. The contact springs 404 may be inserted through the recesses present at the bottom of the CPC 401 and then locked through the pair of moving contacts 405. The spring constant of the contact springs 404 may be selected to develop a firm contact pressure between the terminals present inside the base and contact dimples of the moving contacts 405. In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the spring constant of the contact springs 404 may be selected based on the number of dimples and the current rating of the circuit.
Further, the CPC assembly 400 may be assembled into the housing and is connected to the knob of the rotary-type switch using a torsion spring and the CPC assembly 400 is mounted over the base such that only contact dimples of the moving contacts 405 are in contact with terminals present inside the base, thereby minimizes the number of contact points in the CPC assembly. This facilitates reduction in frictional losses and makes the arrangement of the CPC assembly a floating-type arrangement inside the rotary-type switch.
Fig. 5(a) illustrates a perspective view contact plate carrier (CPC), in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.
The CPC 500 may comprise a hook 501 for connecting the knob with the CPC assembly in the rotary-type switch. The through hole 503 may be used for inserting the detent spring inside the CPC and the detent spring is compressed inside the through hole using the pair of plungers as discussed in above embodiments.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the CPC 500 may comprise an arrestor or a stopper 505 for restricting an excess movement of the knob. The arrestor or a stopper 505 movement may be restricted by an arrest portion present in the detent profile of the housing. The arrest portion may be formed in the inner surface of the housing for accommodating the arrestor 505 of the CPC 500.
Fig. 5(b) illustrates a bottom view of the Contact plate carrier (CPC) 500, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.
As shown in fig. 5(b), the CPC 500 may comprise a plurality of recesses. The contact springs may be inserted at the position 507 and then the moving contacts are assembled over the contact springs such that one leg of the moving contact is inserted inside the recess B and the remaining three legs may be locked on the outer surface of the CPC at point A, C, and D. The CPC 500 may also comprise the arrestor or the stopper 505 for restricting an excess movement of the knob.
However, the arrangement of the recesses, contact springs, and moving contacts is not limited to above example any other arrangement for establishing a firm contact between the contact dimples and base of the rotary-type switch is well within the scope of present disclosure.
Fig. 6(a) illustrates a top view of a housing, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.
The housing 600 may comprise a stopper 601 present on outer portion of the housing the stopper is configured to restrict an excess movement of the knob. The outer surface of the housing may further comprise a plurality of holes for assembling the base with the housing 600.
Fig. 6(b) illustrates a bottom view of a housing, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.
As shown in figure 6(b), the inner surface of the housing 600 may comprise a detent profile. The detent profile includes a number of lock positions 603 for locking the plungers of the CPC assembly. The lock positions may allow the knob of the rotary-type switch to hold one of the multiple positions. The hold positions may be similar to position 1 and position 2 as discussed in description of fig. 1.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the pair of plungers may get locked at initial position, when the CPC assembly is assembled between the housing 600 and base. When the knob is rotated to another position, the plungers compresses the detent spring and changes or switches to their respective adjacent lock positions.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the detent profile further comprise a number of slope portions 605. The slope portion 605 may provide auto-return functionality to the knob as plungers compresses the detent spring, when the knob is rotated from one position to another, and the plungers enter the slope portions 605. The detent spring and torsion spring forces the plungers to get back to previous lock position to release spring compression force once the knob is released.
The detent profile may further comprise an arrestor portion 607 for accommodating the stoper created on the surface of the CPC. The arrestor portion 607 restricts the excess movement of the knob. However, the detent profile comprising the lock positions and the slope positions are not limited above example. The detent profile may vary based on a circuit requirement.
Fig. 7(a) illustrates a terminal plate, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of terminals for establishing an electrical connection between the knob and vehicle circuitry through the terminal plate 700. The terminal plate may comprise a plurality of terminals 701. The terminal plate 700 may be made up of any electrically conductive material. The number of terminals 701 is not limited to above example and may vary based on the type of circuit and number of operations to be performed through the rotary-type switch.
Fig. 7(b) illustrates a base 710 comprising a terminal plate 700, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal plate 700 may be insert moulded inside the base 703. The plurality of terminals 701 are initially connected with each other in order to ensure proper placement of terminals 701 inside the base 703. The base may be formed over the surface of the terminal plate 700 as shown in figure 7(b). The terminals are visible through the opening 700 and may come in contact with the contact dimples once the CPC assembly is mounted between the housing and the base 300.
After the insertion moulding process is completed, the plurality of terminal 701 may be disconnected from each other by punching or trimming through the plurality of holes 705 present on the moulded base. Thus, the insertion molding facilitates separation of terminals at exact distance and eliminates the displacement of the terminals inside the base. Further, the insertion molding also eliminates the arching phenomenon which occurs when contact rivets are rivetted onto base.
Fig. 8(a) illustrates a perspective view of a moving contact 800, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure
As shown in fig. 8(a), the moving contact 800 may comprise a number of contact dimples 801 for translating the rotational input given through the knob of the rotary-type switch to an electrical input. The contact dimples 801 may be in contact with the base plate 710 as discussed n above embodiments. The contact dimples may switch between plurality of terminals present inside the base 710. The base may be molded with plastic, or any other material known to person skilled in the art.
The moving contact 800 dimples may also ensure that minimum area of the pair of moving contacts 800 is in contact with the terminal so that make or break of circuit is achieved as well as friction between each moving contact 800 of the pair of moving contacts 800 and terminal is reduced.
Fig. 8(b) illustrates an electrical connection established on the plurality of terminals inside the base 810, in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.
As shown in fig. 8(b), the contact dimples 805 and 807 of the pair of moving contacts are in contact with the base or base plate such that contact dimples 807 are in contact with the terminals present inside the base, thereby completing one electrical circuitry to perform one operation.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the contact dimples 805 may come in contact with a respective terminal, thereby completing a second circuitry to perform a second operation. In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, all the contact dimples 805 and 807 are in contact with a respective terminal, thereby completing a third electrical circuitry to perform a third operation.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the rotary-type handlebar switch may be mounted on the two-wheeler or three-wheeler automobile for performing various switching operations.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
Exemplary embodiments discussed above may provide certain advantages. Though not required to practice aspects of the disclosure, these advantages may include those provided by the following features:
In an embodiment, the present disclosure avoids direct entry of foreign particles.
In an embodiment, the present disclosure reduces Bill of materials (BOM) and size.
In an embodiment, the present disclosure eliminates riveting process by insert molded base design.
In an embodiment, the present disclosure enables customization for operating angle and changing detent profile design.
In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides higher current carrying capacity and better thermal management of switch as compared to rivetted switch.

,CLAIMS:We Claim:
1. A rotary-type handlebar switch (300) comprising:
a knob (301);
a housing (305) having a detent profile in an inner portion of the housing (305), wherein the detent profile comprises a plurality of lock positions and slope portions;
a plurality of terminals;
a base (315), wherein the plurality of terminals are insert molded into the base; and
a contact plate carrier (CPC) assembly,
wherein:
the CPC assembly comprises a contact plate carrier (CPC) (307), a detent spring (310), a pair of plungers (309), a plurality of contact springs (308), and a pair of moving contacts (311), each of the pair of moving contacts (311) comprising a pair of contact dimples,
the CPC comprises a plurality of recesses for accommodating the plurality of contact springs (308) and the pair of moving contacts (311), and a through hole for accommodating the detent spring (310) and the pair of plungers (309) are assembled on both ends of the detent spring (310) for exerting uniform spring force on the knob (301),
the CPC assembly is inserted between the housing (305) and the base (315) to form one or more electrical contacts between the contact dimples and the plurality of terminals inserted into base (315), and
the knob (301) is configured to rotate the CPC assembly inside the housing.

2. The rotary-type handlebar switch as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of lock positions are configured to hold the pair of plungers during switching operations, and wherein the plurality of slope portions are configured to provide auto-return mechanism to the pair of plungers.

3. The rotary-type handlebar switch as claimed in claim 2, wherein the switching operations comprise engine ON-OFF operation and high beam-low beam operation, and wherein the auto-return mechanism is mapped with engine start operation and passing operation.

4. The rotary-type handlebar switch as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pair of plungers are configured to uniformly compress the detent spring from both sides and change the lock positions, when the knob is rotated from one position to another position.

5. The rotary-type handlebar switch as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pair of plungers are configured to uniformly compress the detent spring and enter the slope portions, when the knob is rotated from one position to another position.

6. The rotary-type handlebar switch as claimed in claim 1, wherein:
the lock positions and the slope portions of the detent profile are configured to map the contact dimples of the moving contacts with at least two terminals of the plurality of terminals to generate at least one electrical output, when the knob is rotated from one position to another position.

7. The rotary-type handlebar switch as claimed in claim 1, wherein, and wherein the detent profile further comprises an arrest portion for accommodating the arrestor of the CPC.

8. The rotary-type handlebar switch as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a stopper present on outer portion of the housing, and wherein the stopper is configured to restrict an excess movement of the knob.

9. The rotary-type handlebar switch as claimed in claim 1, further comprising:
a torsion spring, wherein the knob is mounted on the housing using the torsion spring, and wherein the torsion spring is configured to pull the knob toward a previous position, when the knob is released.

10. A switchgear assembly (100) having at least one rotary-type handlebar switch (101) as claimed in claims 1-9, further comprising:
a horn module (105) configured for generating an audio alert;
a blinker module (103) configured to generate a left turn indication and a right turn indication;
a hazard module configured to turn on a plurality of blinkers present on a vehicle; and
a mode switch module configured to switch between a plurality of mode of operation of the vehicle.

Dated this 25th Day of February 2021

Priyank Gupta
Agent for the Applicant
IN/PA-1454