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A Two Wheeled Vehicle

Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle among other features comprising a body frame and auxiliary lighting unit is described. Further, a wiring module for an auxiliary lighting unit is described. The assembly includes a main cable configured to form transmission path between a main wiring harness and an auxiliary lighting unit. The assembly also includes a third and a fourth connector each coupled to at least one end of the main cable. Some terminals of the fourth connector receives first cable from a lighting control module disposed in one of a first and a second auxiliary lighting unit. A bridge cable is connectable to remaining terminals of the fourth connector and configured to form transmission path between the first and the second auxiliary lighting unit. The bridge cable is configured to transmit electrical signal from a lighting control module to one of the first and the second auxiliary lighting unit.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
10 February 2022
Publication Number
32/2023
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
ELECTRICAL
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED
The Grand Plaza, Plot No.2, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj- Phase -II, New Delhi, India, 110 070.

Inventors

1. Mahalwal, Vijay
House No. 116, Street: Madangir Village City New Delhi State Delhi Country India Pin code 110062
2. RANA, Abhay Singh
House No. 081 (2nd floor) Street: Sector 27 (Mepsko City) City Sonipat State Haryana Country India Pin code 131001

Specification

The present disclosure relates to the field of automobiles. Particularly, but
not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a lighting unit for a vehicle. Embodiments of the present disclosure discloses an auxiliary lighting module for producing a bend lighting for the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Vehicles such as, but not limited to, motorized scooters, motorcycles, etc.,
among other components and assemblies include body frame, a power unit, a passenger seating area, a storage space, and wheels. The power unit is adapted to provide the necessary power to the wheels, to drive the vehicle. The power unit, seating area, storage space, etc., are all carried by the body frame. The wheels are connected to the body frame. Therefore, the body frame is designed to carry the load of the vehicle, including the weight of the power unit, other components, and sub-assemblies of the vehicle. Such weight carried by the body frame is transferred, through the ground engaging members, to the ground.
[0003] In addition to the above components, the vehicle also includes headlights,
taillights, blinkers/winkers provided for illuminating road ahead of vehicle in dark conditions. The headlight of vehicles, such as the two-wheeled vehicles, have a low beam and a high beam lighting element. Any one of the low beams or the high beam lighting element can be operated at a time based on the requirement using a dimmer switch. However, such headlight is generally narrow and illuminate only the road ahead of the vehicle. There are situations or needs which require illuminating dark voids on the side vehicles. For example, while taking a turn towards right/left, the corners need to be illuminated. The conventional headlights in the vehicle do not illuminate the corners during turning of the vehicle which leads to dark voids. Due to the dark voids, the rider will not be able to see the road ahead during the turn which may lead to potential hazard/risk. Conventionally, there exists cornering lights existing provided in vehicles. However, such conventional systems require separate control modules for functioning. Providing additional control modules substantially increases part cost in turn increasing

the cost of the vehicle. Also, maintenance and service of the conventional lighting systems are significantly difficult due to the complexity in electrical connections.
[0004] The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations
stated above or any other limitations associated with the conventional vehicles.
SUMMARY
[0005] One or more shortcomings of the prior art are overcome by method as
disclosed and additional advantages are provided through the method as described in the present disclosure.
[0006] 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.
[0007] In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, a two-wheeled
vehicle is described. The two-wheeled vehicle includes a steering mechanism, a power unit and a body frame. The body frame further includes a head tube configured to support the steering mechanism and a down frame member extends downward and rearward from the head tube. The vehicle further includes a leg shield enclosing at least a portion of the head tube and the down frame. The leg shield includes an inner leg shield securable to at least one of the down frame and the head tube. Further, an outer leg shield is securable to at least one of the down frame and the head tube at a front end. The outer leg shield includes a right panel, a left panel and a central panel. A first auxiliary lighting unit mounted on at least one of the right panels and the left panel. The first auxiliary lighting unit comprises a first cable with a first connector. A second auxiliary lighting unit mounted to remaining of the right panel and the left panel. The second auxiliary lighting unit comprises a second cable with a second connector. A lighting control module is operatively disposed in at least one of the first auxiliary lighting unit and the second auxiliary lighting unit. Further, a wiring module is provided to couple the first auxiliary lighting unit, the second auxiliary lighting unit and a wiring harness of the vehicle. The wiring module includes a main cable, a portion of which is securable to the inner leg

shield and configured to form a power transmission path between a wiring harness of the vehicle and at least one of the first auxiliary lighting unit and a second auxiliary lighting unit. A fourth connector is coupled to one end of the main cable, wherein some terminals of the fourth connector configured to receive the first connector. A bridge cable securable to the surface of the inner leg shield and connectable to remaining terminals of the fourth connector at one end and couplable to the second connector through a fifth connector crimped to the bridge cable at another end opposite to the one end. The bridge cable is configured to form a signal transmission path between the first auxiliary lighting unit and the second auxiliary lighting unit.
[0008] In an embodiment, the two-wheeled vehicle includes a cross-member
disposed in a lateral direction on a lower portion of the down frame. The vehicle further includes a seat rail extends upward and rearward from the cross member and configured to accommodate the seat. Further, a seat is structured to be accommodated on the seat rail. The vehicle further includes a headlamp unit provided n at least one of the steering mechanism and the leg shield.
[0009] In an embodiment, a third connector is coupled to other end of the main
cable opposite to the one end. The third connector is connectable to a corresponding terminal of the wiring harness.
[00010] In an embodiment, one of the first auxiliary lighting unit and the second
auxiliary lighting unit operated by the lighting control module to produce bend lighting to illuminate the dark void ahead of the vehicle based on bank angle of the vehicle.
[00011] In an embodiment, the lighting control module includes a microprocessor
and a sensor. The sensor configured to determine bank angle of the vehicle and send corresponding signals to the microprocessor and the micro-processor configured to generate control signal to trigger one of the first auxiliary lighting unit and the second auxiliary lighting unit based on the signals received from the sensor corresponding to the bank angle of the vehicle.

[00012] In an embodiment, one of the first auxiliary lighting unit and the second
auxiliary lighting unit is triggered when the bank angle of the vehicle exceeds a pre-set bank angle in respective directions. The pre-set bank angle ranges from about 7 degrees to about 10 degrees in the respective directions.
[00013] In an embodiment, wherein the microprocessor is configured to generate
control signal to trigger at least one of the first auxiliary lighting unit and the second lighting unit to produce bend lighting to illuminate dark void on left side of the two-wheeled vehicle upon the two-wheeled vehicle tilting towards the left and exceeding the pre-set banking angle. The microprocessor is configured to generate control signal to trigger remaining of the first auxiliary lighting unit and the second lighting unit to produce bend lighting to illuminate dark void on right side of the two-wheeled vehicle upon the two-wheeled vehicle tilting towards the right and exceeding the pre-set banking angle.
[00014] In an embodiment, the wiring module is routed along the surface of the inner
leg shield and behind the head tube.
[00015] In an embodiment, wherein first connector and the fourth connector are
four-pole connectors, the second connector, the fifth connector is a two-pole connector, and the third connector is at least one of a tow pole and four pole connector.
[00016] In an embodiment, wherein the lighting control module is electrically
coupled to the wiring module by at least one of first cable and second cable.
[00017] In an embodiment, wherein the bridge cable and the main cable is enclosed
in a hose defining a single unit
[00018] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, a method of
assembling a two-wheeled vehicle is described. The method includes providing a body frame comprising a head tube, a down frame extending downward and rearward from the head tube. Further, the method includes mounting a leg shield to enclose at least a position of the head tube and the down frame. Mounting of the leg shield includes

securing an inner leg shield to at least one of the down frame and the head tube and securing an outer leg shield to at least one of the down frame and the head tube at a front end. The outer leg shield includes a right panel, a left panel and a central panel. At least one of the right panel and the left panel includes a first auxiliary lighting unit having a first cable and a first connector. Remaining of the right panel and the left panel includes a secondary auxiliary lighting unit having a second cable with a second connector. Further, the method includes securing a wiring module to the inner leg shield. Securing the wiring module includes, securing a portion of a main cable of the wiring module to the inner leg shield. Coupling some terminals of a fourth connector at one end of the main cable to the first connector. Securing a bridge cable to the surface of the inner leg shield. Further, the method includes connecting one end of the bridge cable to remaining terminals of the fourth connector and other end opposite to the one end of the bridge cable is couplable to the second connector through a fifth connector crimped to the bridge cable. Further the right panel and the left panel is secured to the inner leg shield. The central panel is secured to the right panel and left panel to define an outer leg shield.
[00019] Conventionally, both the auxiliary lighting units are provided with
individual lighting control modules and are electrically coupled with the main harness units separately. Providing individual harness increases the complexity of connection and cost. Also, if single lighting control module is used, routing the harness from one auxiliary lighting unit to other is cumbersome job during assembly, typically when auxiliary lighting units are mounted on the side covers. The wiring module according to the present disclosure is integrated with the body frame of the vehicle making it easy during the assembly of the first and second auxiliary lighting unit. The first and second auxiliary lighting unit may be readily plugged to the wiring module. The configuration of the wiring module and the first and second auxiliary lighting unit according to the present disclosure is cost effective and easy to assemble.
[00020] 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 DRAWINGS
[00021] The disclosure itself, together with further features and attended
advantages, will become apparent from consideration of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments of the present disclosure are now described, by way of example only wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[00022] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary side view of the front-end structure of the
vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[00023] FIG.2 illustrates a front view of the vehicle of FIG. 1 depicting front end of
the vehicle including leg shield, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00024] FIG.3 illustrates a front view of a leg shield provided with a wiring module
for connecting the auxiliary lighting unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00025] FIG.4 illustrates an exploded view of the leg shield for the vehicle along
with auxiliary lighting unit and wiring module, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00026] FIG.5 illustrates a wiring layout for the auxiliary lighting module, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00027] The drawings referred to in this description are not to be understood as being
drawn to scale except if specifically noted, and such drawings are only exemplary in nature.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[00028] While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative
forms, an embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described here below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure.
[00029] The term "comprises", comprising, or any other variations thereof, are
intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that an assembly, 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 assembly, system, or method. In other words, one or more elements in a system or assembly proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
[00030] The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to
FIG(s) 1 to 5. In the figure, the same element or elements which have similar functions are indicated by the same reference signs. With general reference to the drawings, a wiring module for an auxiliary lighting unit for a vehicle (100) in accordance with preferred embodiments of the present invention is illustrated and generally identified with reference numeral 10. Further, the auxiliary lighting unit may contain one or more components and is depicted with refence numeral 102a and 102b in the forthcoming description. It will be understood that the teachings of the present disclosure are not limited to any particular type of vehicle. Also, the corresponding figures illustrate only a portion of the vehicle. The complete vehicle is not illustrated in the corresponding figures for purpose of simplification.
[00031] While the present disclosure is illustrated in the context of a vehicle similar
features thereof can be used with other type of vehicles as well. The term "vehicle" comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicle, or vehicles that require tilting when turning.

[00032] The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not
intended to limit application and uses. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any theory presented in the preceding background or summary or the following detailed description. It is to be understood that the disclosure may assume various alternative orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices or components illustrated in the attached drawings and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. While some specific terms of "front / forward", "rear / rearward / back / backward", "up / upper / top", "down / lower / lower ward / downward, bottom", "left / leftward", "right / rightward" and other terms containing these specific terms and directed to a specific direction will be used, the purpose of usage of these terms or words is merely to facilitate understanding of the present invention referring to the drawings. Accordingly, it should be noted that the meanings of these terms or words should not improperly limit the technical scope of the present invention.
[00033] Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used
herein is for description and should not be regarded as limiting. Unless specified or limited otherwise, the terms "accommodated," "mounted," "connected," "supported," and "coupled" and variations thereof are used broadly and encompass both direct and indirect mountings, connections, supports, and couplings. Further, "connected" and "coupled" are not restricted to physical or mechanical connections or couplings. It is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, methods, applications, conditions, or parameters described and/or shown herein and that the terminology used herein is to describe embodiments by way of example and is not intended to be limiting of the claimed invention. Hereinafter in the following description, various embodiments will be described. For purposes of explanation, specific configurations and details are outlined to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will also be apparent to one skilled in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without the specific details. Furthermore, well-known

features may be omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the embodiments being described.
[00034] Referring to FIG. 1, the vehicle (100) comprises a front-end structure (101),
a floorboard [not shown], a power unit [not shown], and a rear end structure [not shown]. The front-end structure (101) may comprise a steering mechanism, a leg shield (105), a front ground engaging member (104) also referred to as maneuvering wheel, a dash assembly [not shown], a control unit [not shown], a headlamp unit (106) [refer FIG.l], a plurality of winkers (107) [shown in FIG.l]. The steering mechanism comprises a handlebar (HB). The handlebar (HB) is configured to be rotated by the rider to steer the vehicle (100). The steering mechanism comprises a plurality of front forks (103) disposed at the front-end structure (101) of the vehicle (100). The steering mechanism may be operatively coupled to the front ground engaging members (104) via the plurality of front forks (103) [as seen in FIG.2].
[00035] In the illustrated example, the dash assembly (not shown) is provided on the
steering mechanism. The dash assembly comprises a display unit (not shown). The display unit displays information relating to the vehicle (100) to the rider. In an embodiment, the display unit displays information such as distance travelled by the vehicle (100), and other operating parameters of the vehicle (100). The dash assembly may include additional components such as LCD, GPS, graphical user interface (GUI) etc. without limiting the scope of the invention. In the illustrated example, the headlamp unit (106) is provided on the steering mechanism. Alternatively, the headlamp unit (106) may be provided on the leg shield (105), without limiting the scope of the invention. The front-end structure (101) comprises first electronic connections (not shown) and first hydraulic connections (not shown). The first electronic connections may embody a main wiring harness (H). The first hydraulic connections may embody fluid hoses. Further, the front-end structure (101) may further comprise additional components such as mirrors, front fenders etc. without limiting the scope of the disclosure.
[00036] The leg shield (105) is disposed on the front-end structure (101) of the
vehicle (100). The leg shield (105) encloses at least a portion of the head tube (2) and the

down frame (DF). In an embodiment, the leg shield (105) encloses the steering mechanism. The leg shield (105) comprises an inner leg shield (105a) and an outer leg shield (105b). The leg shield (105) provides protection for the feet of the rider of the vehicle (100). The outer leg shield (105b) includes a central panel (105c) [refer FIG.l], a left panel (1051), and a right panel (105r). In the illustrated example, the plurality of the winkers (107) are disposed on the leg shield (105). The plurality of winkers (107) may be disposed on the outer leg shield (105b), particularly on the left panel (1051) and the right panel (105r). Alternatively, the plurality of the winkers (107) may be provided on the steering mechanism of the vehicle (100), without any limitations. The floorboard is disposed behind the front-end structure (101) and ahead of the rear end structure. The floorboard provides a footrest for a rider riding the vehicle (100).
[00037] In addition to the above-described configuration, the leg shield (105) may
be defined with one or more provisions to accommodate auxiliary lighting unit (102a and 102b). In an embodiment, the auxiliary lighting unit (102a and 102b) may also be provided on the steering mechanism without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. The auxiliary lighting unit (102a and 102b)) may be integrated to the leg shield (105) on the front end. That is the auxiliary lighting unit (102a and 102b) may be integrated to the outer leg shield (105b). In an illustrated example, the auxiliary lighting unit (102a and 102b) may be integrated into left panel (1051) and the right panel (105r) of the outer leg shield (105b). In an embodiment, one or more provisions may be defined at a pre-defined position on the left panel (1051) and the right panel (105r) of the outer leg shield (105b). The auxiliary lighting unit (102a and 102b) may include a first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) and a second auxiliary lighting unit (102b) which are integrated into respective provisions defined in the leg shield (105). As described above, the first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) and the second auxiliary lighting unit (102b) may be accommodated in the provisions defined on the left panel (1051) and the right panel (105r) of the outer leg shield. The first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) [also referred to as first lighting unit (102a) hereinafter] may be integrated to the provision defined on the left panel (1051) of the outer leg shield (105b). The second auxiliary lighting unit (102b) [also referred to as second lighting unit (102b) hereinafter] may be integrated to the provision

defined on the right panel (105r) of the outer leg shield (105b). The first lighting unit (102a) and the second lighting unit (102b) may be viewed in FIG.4 and FIG.5. It is to be understood that the position of these lighting units (102a and 102b) is exemplary in nature and is used in the forthcoming embodiments only for the purpose of illustration. The position of the lighting units (102a and 102b) should not be construed as a limitation of the present disclosure.
[00038] One of the first lighting unit (102a) or the second lighting unit (102b) may
house or include a lighting control module (M). In an embodiment, the lighting control module (M) may be integrated into one of the first lighting unit (102a) and the second lighting unit (102b). The lighting control module (M) and the lighting unit (102a, 102b) may be a single unit or may be individual units communicatively coupled to each other. The lighting control module (M) is depicted in FIG.5. The lighting control module (M) may include a microprocessor (P) and a sensor (S) each intended to perform defined function. In an embodiment, the sensor (S) used may be at least one of a gyro-sensor or a bank angle sensor [also referred to as banking sensor]. For instance, the sensor (S) such as the bank angle sensor/gyro sensor may be configured to generate the banking/leaning information. Examples of banking information may include, but are not limited to, direction banking of the vehicle, angle of the banking of the vehicle and the like. The direction of banking may correspond to inclination of the vehicle towards left, right or substantially vertical direction. In an embodiment, the banking angle may be an angle sensed either from a horizontal plane or a vertical plane. For example, 10 degrees from the vertical plane leaning towards left side or 10 degrees from vertical plane leaning towards right side. If there is no banking of the vehicle in either direction, the banking information may include information corresponding to zero banking.
[00039] The lighting control module (M), the first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) and
the second auxiliary lighting unit (102b) are communicatively or electronically/electrically coupled to each other which will be elucidate in forthcoming embodiments. The sensor (S) of the lighting control module (M) may be configured to determine banking angle of the vehicle (100) and send the corresponding signals to the microprocessor (P). The microprocessor (P) may be configured to process the signal

received from the sensor (S) and based on the processed signal, the microprocessor (P) may be configured to trigger at least one of the first lighting unit (102a) and the second lighting unit (102b) selectively to ON/OFF condition. For instance, rider of the vehicle (100) may intend to take a right turn and leans the vehicle towards the right side. The sensor (S) determines the baking angle of the vehicle from the vertical plane and compare it with a pre-set banking angle. In case, the banking angle of the vehicle is more than the pre-set banking angle, the microprocessor (P) may trigger the second lighting unit (102b) provided on the right side of the leg shield to ON condition. Turning ON the second lighting unit (102b) may produce bend lighting to illuminate the dark void ahead of the vehicle (100). Similarly, if the rider is turning left, the vehicle may lean towards left side. The sensor (S) determines the banking angle of the vehicle from the vertical plane and compare it with the pre-set banking angle. Based on the comparison, the first lighting unit (102a) may be selectively turned ON/OFF by the microprocessor (P). Thus, making it safe for the rider of the vehicle (100) to take the right turn. The pre-set bank angle may range from about 7 degrees to about 10 degrees in the respective directions i.e., the right side or the left side. In some embodiments, the first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) and the second auxiliary lighting unit (102b) may be triggered based on leaning of the vehicle i.e., at a curvature on the roads without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
[00040] Reference is now made to FIG(s) 2 to 5 in conjunction. The first lighting
unit (102a) and the second lighting unit (102b) may be communicatively and electrically connected by a wiring module (10) [refer FIG.2 and FIG.4]. The first lighting unit (102a), the second lighting unit (102b), wiring module (10) is depicted as a wiring layout in FIG. 5. The first lighting unit (102a), the second lighting unit (102b) and the wiring assembly (10) may be best viewed in FIG.4. The wiring module (10) may also be used to couple the first lighting unit (102a) and the second lighting unit (102b) to the main wiring harness (H) of the vehicle. The wiring module (10) may include a main cable (lOd) configured to form a power transmission path between the wiring harness (H) or the main wiring harness (H) of the vehicle (100) and one of the first lighting unit (102a) and the second lighting unit (102b). For instance, the main cable (lOd) may be configured to form power transmission path between the main wiring harness (H) and the first

lighting unit (102a). In some embodiments, the main cable (lOd) may be configured to form power transmission path between the main wiring harness (H) and the second lighting unit (102b) without deviating from the scope of the present invention.
[00041] The wiring module (10) includes a third connector (lc) and a fourth
connector (la). The third connector (lc) and the fourth connector (la) may be coupled to either ends of the main cable (lOd) [refer FIG.4]. The third connector (lc) may be a two-pole connector and is configured to receive terminals of the main wiring harness (H) of the vehicle (100) [as shown in FIG.5]. In an embodiment, the main cable (lOd) may be branch from the main harness (H), thus eliminating use of third connector (lc). The fourth connector (la) provided on the end of the main cable (lOd) opposite to the third connector (lc) may be a four-pole connector. Although, the fourth connector (la) is defined on the end of the main cable (lOd), terminals of the main cable (lOd) are received only in a portion of the fourth connector (la). That is the terminals of the main cable (lOd) is receivable by some terminals of the fourth connector (la) and the remaining terminals may be structured to receive terminals of other cables which will be elucidated in forthcoming embodiments. The fourth connector (la) may be configured to receive a first connector (Id) [refer FIG.4 and 5] of a first cable (lOe and 10b) which may be branching from one of the first lighting unit (102a) or the second lighting unit (102b). In an embodiment, the first connector (Id) of first cable (lOe and 10b) are connected to the fourth connector (la) on end opposite to that receiving the terminals of the main cable (lOd). According to the present disclosure, the first cable (lOe and 10b) may be branching from the first lighting unit (102a) and the first connector (Id) coupled to the first cable (lOe and 10b) is receivable by the fourth connector (la). In an embodiment, the first connector (Id) may be at least one of a four-pole connector or may be a two two-pole connectors. Once the first cable (lOe and 10b) is plugged into the fourth connector (la), the transmission path between the main wiring harness (H) and the first lighting unit (102a) is complete. In an embodiment, one cable (lOe) of the first cable (lOe and 10b) may form a transmission path between the main wiring harness (H) and the lighting control module (M) and another cable (10b) of the first cable (lOe and 10b) may form signal transmission path to the second auxiliary lighting unit (102b) from the lighting

control module (M) via a bridge cable (10c) which is elucidated in forthcoming embodiments.
[00042] In some embodiments, the bridge cable (10c) may be provided in the wiring
module (10). The bridge cable (10c) may be configured to connect the first lighting unit (102a) to the second lighting unit (102b). The bridge cable (10c) may be connectable to remaining terminals of the fourth connector (la) on one end and a fifth connector (lb) at other end of the bridge cable (10c) opposite to the end connected to the second connector (le) [shown in FIG.4 and 5]. In an embodiment, the fifth connector (lb) may be a two-pole connector but not limiting to the same. The fifth connector (lb) may be configured to receive a second connector (le) that may be crimped to a second cable (10a) extending from remaining of the first lighting unit (102a) and the second lighting unit (102b). According to the present disclosure, the second cable (10a) may be extending from the second lighting unit (102b). The terminals of the second cable (10a) may be received by the fifth connector (lb). Once, the second connector (le) of the second cable (10a) is plugged into the fifth connector (lb), the signal transmission path between the first lighting unit (102a) and the second lighting unit (102b) is formed. The transmission path may be configured to transmit at least one of power or control signal to the second lighting unit (102b) from the lighting control module (M) disposed in the first lighting unit (102a). The term cable refers to a thick wire or a group of wires inside a rubber or plastic covering which is generally used to transmit electricity or electronic signals. These cables may be anyone of but not limiting to optical fibers, patch cables, power cables and the like.
[00043] The bridge cable (10c), first cable (lOe and 10b)), the main cable (lOd), and
the second cable (10a) described above may be mounted with the leg shield (105) of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the bridge cable (10c) and the main cable (lOd) may be mounted within a housing (U). In an embodiment, the main cable (lOd), the bridge cable (10c) and the second may be routed along an inner surface of the leg shield (105) [as shown in FIG.3]. In an exemplary illustration, the main cable (lOd) and the bridge cable (10c) may be secured to the surface of the inner leg shield (105a) [refer FIG.3]. In an exemplary embodiment, the above-described cables may be secured to the inner

surface of the leg shield by mechanical joining methods including but not limiting to fastening and clamping. Also, the above described joining method should not be construed as limitation of the present disclosure.
[00044] The vehicle (100) further comprises a front side cover [not shown], a left
side cover [not shown] and a right-side cover [not shown]. The front side cover is disposed adjacent to the floorboard and covers the front area below the rider's seat. The left side cover and the right-side cover are disposed on both sides of the vehicle body and cover the lower sides of the rider's seat and the passenger's seat. Further, the vehicle (100) may also comprise a first battery unit (not shown). In an embodiment, the first battery unit may be disposed below the left seat rail (not shown) and the right seat rail (not shown). In one example, the first battery unit may be disposed within the leg shield (105). In another example, the first battery unit is disposed underneath the floorboard, without limiting the scope of the invention. The first battery unit is electrically coupled to the control unit and the power unit and provides necessary power to vehicle components as and when required.
[00045] The vehicle (100) comprises the rear end structure (not shown). The rear
end structure is disposed at the rear portion of the vehicle (100). The rear end structure comprises a tail lamp and a rear side cover. The rear side cover is disposed on the rear portion of the vehicle (100) and covers a hind area below the passenger's seat (not shown). In an embodiment, the tail lamp (not shown) is disposed on the rear side cover. A plurality of turn signal indicators (not shown) is disposed on either side of the tail lamp. The rear end structure comprises at least one suspension device. In an embodiment, the rear end structure comprises one suspension device which is operatively coupled between the body frame and the swing arm. The suspension device embodies a shock absorber. The rear end structure may comprise additional components such as rear grip, rear fender, license plate etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00046] In the forthcoming paragraphs, a method assembling the two-wheeled
vehicle (100) is elucidated. More particularly assembling sequence of the auxiliary lighting unit (102a and 102b) to the leg shield (105) and the wiring module (10) is

described. The sequence of assembly elucidated hereinafter should not be construed as a limitation of the present disclosure. The method includes providing a body frame comprising the head tube (2) and the down frame (DF) extending downward and rearward from the head tube (2). The component such as powertrain, battery unit, transmission module and the like may be installed onto the respective provisions defined in the frame. Further, the leg shield (105) may be mounted to enclose at least the portion of the head tube (2) and the down frame (DF). As described in earlier embodiments, the leg shield (105) may include the inner leg shield (105a) and the outer leg shield (105b). The inner leg shield (105a) may be secured to at least a portion of the head tube (2) and the down frame (DF) on the rear end of the down frame (DF). Before securing the inner leg shield (105a) to at least a portion of the head tube (2) and the down frame (DF), the main cable (lOd) and the bridge cable (10c) may be secured or mounted to the surface of the inner leg shield (105a). The bridge cable (10c) and the main cable (lOd) are secured to the prior to securing the inner leg shield (105a) to the down frame (DF) as there may be space constraints to access this region after the assembly is performed. It would be very inconvenient if wires connecting the auxiliary lighting unit (102a) and the second auxiliary lighting unit (102b) are routed from the front side of the head tube (2) as this area is already crowded. Also, such wires cannot be routed from behind the head tube after the left and right panels (1051 and 105r) is mounted to the head tube (2) and down frame (DF). In the conventional vehicles, when the steering mechanism is operated the wires routed over the head tube would also be subjected to movement, that may cause electrical failure. As described in earlier embodiments, the wiring module (10) of the present disclosure is routed behind the head tube (2) and is secured to the inner leg shield (105a), the said configuration of the wiring module (10) overcomes the problems of the conventional systems described above. Mounting the main cable (lOd) and the bridge cable (10c) on the surface of the inner leg shield (105a) enables routing of the main cable and the bridge cable (10c) behind the head tube (2) and the down frame (DF). The main cable (lOd) and the bridge cable (10c) may be secured to the inner leg shield (105a) by securing clips. In an embodiment, the securing clips may be integrally defined on the inner leg shield (105a) or can be affixed to the surface by suitable joining methods. In some embodiments the main cable (lOd) and the bridge cable (10c) may be a single unit

formed within the housing (U) such as wire housing or may be individual units electrically coupled via one or more connectors. The third connector (lc) provided on the main cable (lOd) at one end may be coupled to terminals of the main wiring harness (H). Once the inner leg shield (105a) is mounted, the left panel (1051) and the right panel (105r) of the outer leg shield (105b) may be secured to the respective ends on the inner leg shield (105a). The left panel (1051) and the right panel (105r) may be pre-fitted with the first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) and the second auxiliary lighting unit (102b). The first connector (Id) of the first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) may be coupled to the fourth connector (la) on the main cable (lOd). Similarly, the second connector (le) on the second cable (10a) branching from the second lighting unit (102b) may be coupled to the fifth connector (lb) provided on the bridge cable (10c). The fifth connector (lb) may be provided on the bridge cable (10c) on the end opposite to the that connected to the fourth connector (la). Coupling the said connectors forms a closed electrical circuit. Lastly, the central panel (105c) may be secured to the right panel (105r) and the left panel (1051) to define the outer leg shield (105b).
[00047] In an embodiment, the wiring module (10) according to the present
disclosure is integrated with the body structure of the vehicle (100) making it easy during the assembly of the auxiliary lighting unit (102a and 102b). Since, the wiring module (10) already assembled to the leg shield (105), there is not much of hassle to access the wiring module (10) for coupling the module (10) to auxiliary lighting unit (102a and 102b). The auxiliary lighting unit (102a and 102b) may be readily plugged to the wiring module (10) that is secured to the leg shield (105). The configuration of the wiring module (10) and the auxiliary lighting unit (102a and 102b) according to the present disclosure is cost effective. The auxiliary lighting unit (102a and 102b) provides a bend lighting to illuminate dark voids ahead of the vehicle (100) to provide better visibility to the rider.
[00048] It is to be understood that a person of ordinary skill in the art may develop
a system of similar configuration without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. Such modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure covers

such modifications and variations provided they come within the ambit of the appended claims and their equivalents.
[00049] Equivalents:
[00050] With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms
herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.
[00051] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used
herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as "open" terms (e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to," the term "having" should be interpreted as "having at least," the term "includes" should be interpreted as "includes but is not limited to," etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and/or "an" should typically be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of "two recitations," without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, and C, etc." is

used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances, where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, or C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B." While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims.

We claim:

1. A two-wheeled vehicle (100) comprising: a steering mechanism; a power unit; a body frame comprising:
a head tube (2) configured to support the steering mechanism; a down frame (DF) member extending downward and rearward from the head tube;
a leg shield enclosing at least a portion of the head tube (2) and the down frame (DF), the leg shield (105) comprises:
an inner leg shield (105a) securable to at least one of the down frame (DF) and the head tube (2); and
an outer leg shield (105b) securable to at least one of the down frame (DF) and the head tube (2) at a front end, the outer leg shield (2) includes a right panel (105r), a left panel (1051) and a central panel (105c);
a first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) mounted on at least one of the right panel (105r) and the left panel (1051), the first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) comprises a first cable (lOe and 10b) with a first connector (Id);
a second auxiliary lighting unit (102b) mounted on remaining of the right panel (105r) and the left panel (1051), the second auxiliary lighting unit (102b) comprises a second cable (10a) with a second connector (le);
a lighting control module (M) operatively disposed in at least one of the first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) and the second auxiliary lighting unit (102b); and a wiring module (10), the wiring module (10) comprising:
a main cable (lOd), a portion of which is securable to the inner leg shield (105a) and configured to form a power transmission path between a wiring harness (H) of the vehicle (100) and at least one of the first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) and a second auxiliary lighting unit (102b);

a fourth connector (la) coupled to one end of the main cable (lOd), wherein some terminals of the fourth connector (la) configured to receive the first connector
(id);
a bridge cable (10c) securable to the surface of the inner leg shied (105a) and connectable to remaining terminals of the fourth connector (la) at one end and couplable to the second connector (le) through a fifth connector (lb) crimped to the bridge cable (10c) at another end opposite to the one end of the bridge cable (10c), the bridge cable (10c) configured to form a signal transmission path between the first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) and the second auxiliary lighting unit (102b).
2. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprises a third connector (lc) coupled to other end of the main cable (lOd) opposite to the one end, wherein the third connector (lc) is connectable to a corresponding terminal of the wiring harness (H).
3. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein one of the first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) and the second auxiliary lighting unit (102b) operated by the lighting control module (M) to produce bend lighting to illuminate the dark void ahead of the vehicle (100) based on bank angle of the vehicle (100).
4. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lighting control module (M) includes a microprocessor (P) and a sensor (S), the sensor (S) configured to determine bank angle of the vehicle (100) and send corresponding signals to the microprocessor (P) and the micro-processor (P) configured to generate control signal to trigger one of the first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) and the second auxiliary lighting unit (102b) based on the signals received from the sensor (S) corresponding to the bank angle of the vehicle.
5. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein one of the first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) and the second auxiliary lighting unit (102b) is triggered when the bank angle of the vehicle exceeds a pre-set bank angle in respective directions.
6. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the pre-set bank angle ranges from about 7 degrees to about 10 degrees in the respective directions.

7. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claims 3 to 6, wherein the microprocessor (P) is configured to generate control signal to trigger at least one of the first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) and the second lighting unit (102b) to produce bend lighting to illuminate dark void on left side of the two-wheeled vehicle (100) upon the two-wheeled vehicle (100) tilting towards the left and exceeding the pre-set banking angle.
8. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claims 3 to 6, wherein the microprocessor (P) is configured to generate control signal to trigger remaining of the first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) and the second lighting unit (102b) to produce bend lighting to illuminate dark void on right side of the two-wheeled vehicle (100) upon the two-wheeled vehicle (100) tilting towards the right and exceeding the pre-set banking angle.
9. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wiring module (10) is routed along the surface of the inner leg shield (105a) and behind the head tube (2).
10. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein first connector (Id) and the fourth connector (la) are four-pole connectors, the second connector (le), the fifth connector (lb) is a two-pole connector, and the third connector (lc) is at least one of a tow pole and four pole connector.
11. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lighting control module (M) is electrically coupled to the wiring module (10) by at least one of first cable (lOe and 10b) and second cable (10a).
12. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bridge cable (10c) and the main cable (lOd) is enclosed in a hose defining a single unit.
13. A method of assembling a two-wheeled vehicle (100), the method comprising:
providing a body frame, comprising: a head tube (2);

a down frame (DF) extending downward and rearward from the head tube;
mounting a leg shield to enclose at least a portion of the head tube (2) and the down frame (DF), wherein the mounting the leg shield comprises:
securing an inner leg shield (105a) to at least one of the down frame (DF) and the head tube (2); and
securing an outer leg shield (105b) to at least one of the down frame (DF) and the head tube (2) at a front end, the outer leg shield (2) includes a right panel (105r), a left panel (1051) and a central panel (105c), and wherein at least one of the right panel and left panel comprises a first auxiliary lighting unit (102a) having a first cable (lOe and 10b) with a first connector (Id), and a remaining of the right panel and the left panel comprises a second auxiliary lighting unit (102b) having a second cable (10a) with a second connector (le);
securing a wiring module (10) to the inner leg shield (105a), wherein securing the wiring module (10) comprises:
securing a portion of a main cable (lOd) of the wiring module (10) to the inner leg shield (105a);
coupling some terminals of a fourth connector (la) at one end of the main cable (lOd) to the first connector (Id);
securing a bridge cable (10c) to the surface of the inner leg shied (105a); and
connecting one end of the bridge cable (10c) to remaining terminals of the fourth connector (la) and other end opposite to the one end of the bridge cable (10c) is couplable to the second connector (le) through a fifth connector (lb) crimped to the bridge cable (10c)
securing the right panel (105r) and the left panel (1051) to the inner leg shield (105a); and
securing a central panel (105c) to the right panel (105r) and left panel (1051) to define an outer leg shield (105b).

14. The method as claimed in claim 13 comprises coupling a third connector (lc) coupled to the other end of the main cable (lOd) opposite to the one end, wherein the third connector (lc) is connectable to a corresponding terminal of the wiring harness (H).

Documents

Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202211007025-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [10-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-10
2 202211007025-POWER OF AUTHORITY [10-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-10
3 202211007025-FORM 1 [10-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-10
4 202211007025-DRAWINGS [10-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-10
5 202211007025-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [10-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-10
6 202211007025-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [10-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-10
7 202211007025-Proof of Right [10-06-2022(online)].pdf 2022-06-10
8 202211007025-FORM 18 [11-04-2024(online)].pdf 2024-04-11