Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present subject matter is related, in general to a vehicle, and more particularly, but not exclusively to a connectivity control unit disposed in a vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] In view of developing communication and connectivity of a vehicle with its external environment and even in-vehicle, there has been exponential research directed in the development of in-vehicle communication, vehicle to vehicle (hereinafter referred to as V2V) communication and vehicle to everything (hereinafter referred to as V2X) communication. The development of communication protocols and dedicated communication channels reduces each vehicle to a mere node in an orchestrated network. The orchestrated network may be a server or even a cloud platform.
[0003] In the vehicle system paradigm, in order to effectuate communication protocols and effective communication channels with the surroundings, vehicles are typically disposed with a control unit enlisted with the task of ensuring effective communication and connectivity in the created network.
[0004] Tampering and theft of the connectivity control unit due to its conspicuous and accessible disposition in the vehicle are already recorded incidents in the present. Any unauthorized access of the connectivity control unit would make critical electrical and electronic components and control units of the vehicle susceptible to malfunctioning, viruses and outright failure. Thus, there is a requirement of disposing the connectivity control unit in a protected space of the vehicle such that it is deemed inaccessible to unauthorized access, protected against external environmental factors while ensuring quality communication without any signal interference.
[0005] Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings.
SUMMARY
[0006] 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.
[0007] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present disclosure provides a vehicle comprising of a front wheel and a rear wheel, a frame assembly and a connectivity control unit. The frame assembly comprises of a head tube mounted with a handlebar assembly and a main frame extending from the head tube. The connectivity control unit is configured to receive and transmit communication signals and is disposed in a pre-defined region of the vehicle and in a pre-defined configuration. The pre-defined region is in the front portion of the vehicle, above the front wheel, in front of the head tube and below the handlebar assembly.
[0008] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present disclosure also discloses a pre-defined configuration of the connectivity control unit with a sensing surface of the connectivity control unit facing downwards towards the ground when disposed in the pre-defined region of the vehicle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given herein below and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the present invention.
[00010] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle, in accordance with come embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00011] Figure 2 shows a side view of frame assembly of the vehicle with one or more parts of the frame assembly, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00012] Figure 3 depicts a side view of a front portion of the vehicle, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00013] Figure 4 depicts a top perspective view of a front portion of the vehicle, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00014] Figure 5 depicts a top perspective view of the headlamp assembly with one or more components of the vehicle, in accordance with the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[00015] The present disclosure may be best understood with reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein. Various embodiments are discussed below with reference to the figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed descriptions given herein with respect to the figures are simply for explanatory purposes as the methods and systems may extend beyond the described embodiments. For example, the teachings presented and the needs of a particular application may yield multiple alternative and suitable approaches to implement the functionality of any detail described herein. Therefore, any approach may extend beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown.
[00016] References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “one example,” “an example,” “for example,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.
[00017] The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with different embodiments. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather those embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.
[00018] The present invention is illustrated with a motorcycle type vehicle. However, a person skilled in the art would appreciate that the present invention is not limited to a motorcycle type vehicle and certain features, aspects and advantages of embodiments of the present invention can be used with other types of two wheelers such as scooter type vehicle, step thru, and the like. In an embodiment, the scooter type vehicle comprises a low floor board type vehicle and the term scooter as used herein should not be inferred to restrict the maximum speed, the displacement amount or the like of the vehicle.
[00019] The object of the present subject matter is to provide a secure location for a connectivity control unit in a vehicle whose configuration aims at overcoming the technical problems mentioned above and the disadvantages in the existing art. A secure location for disposition of the connectivity control unit is essential for theft avoidance and tamper resistance. The secure location for the connectivity control unit is to be selected such that the connectivity control unit is not visible in the vehicle when viewed from an external environment and further it is not easily accessible in the vehicle.
[00020] To this end, the connectivity control unit is disposed in a pre-defined region of the vehicle. The pre-defined region is in the front portion of the vehicle, above the front wheel, in front of the head tube and below the handlebar assembly. The pre-defined region ensures that the connectivity control unit is neither visible from the external environment nor accessible. Accessibility to the connectivity control unit can be gained after removal of the entire headlamp assembly of the vehicle and the wiring harness disposed in the headlamp assembly followed by removal of body panels disposed on the left hand side and right hand side of the vehicle.
[00021] In existing vehicle layouts, the connectivity control unit is typically disposed in the dashboard, instrument cluster or near the utility space of the vehicle. The drawbacks associated with the disposition of the connectivity control unit in the existing vehicles is conspicuousness for potential threat and tampering of the connectivity control unit. Further, the connectivity control unit reduces the available utility space in the vehicle.
[00022] Additionally, the object of the present subject matter is to protect the connectivity control unit disposed in the vehicle against external environmental factors like dust, water and mud.
[00023] The connectivity control unit involves sensitive electronic components, any accidental entry of dust, water or mud from the external environment would tarnish its functionality. The connectivity control unit, in an embodiment, also enables actuation of the power unit of the vehicle. In the event of deprecation of functionality of the connectivity control unit, the actuation of the power unit may also fail. Thus, the connectivity control unit is to be protected against external environmental factors to maintain its functionality.
[00024] To this end, the connectivity control unit disposed in the pre-defined region of the vehicle is covered by a plurality of body panels disposed on the left hand side and right hand side of the vehicle.
[00025] The object of the present subject matter is to provide a vehicle disposed with a connectivity control unit having minimal signal interference to achieve effective communication and connectivity.
[00026] In accordance with the configuration of the connectivity control unit, the connectivity control unit is configured to receive and transmit communication signals. To ensure effective communication in-vehicle as well as with the external environment a sensing surface of the connectivity control unit is to be disposed in a configuration such that there are no metallic components or objects disposed in the vicinity of the sensing surface as this disrupts the communication signal and creates signal interference.
[00027] To this end, the connectivity control unit is disposed in the vehicle in a pre-defined configuration. The pre-defined configuration is with the sensing surface of the connectivity control unit facing downwards towards the ground when disposed in the pre-defined region of the vehicle. The sensing surface in the pre-defined configuration does not have any metallic parts or components of the vehicle disposed in the vicinity of the sensing surface which avoids any form of signal interference and enables effective communication and connectivity.
[00028] It is a further object of the present subject matter to dispose a connectivity control unit in a compact vehicle layout without major alterations in the vehicle layout.
[00029] In accordance with the configuration of the present disclosure, the connectivity control unit is disposed in a pre-defined region of the vehicle which utilises unused or dead space present in the front portion of the vehicle, thus achieving packaging efficiency. The disclosed pre-defined location maintains the compact vehicle layout and does not involve major alterations or modifications in the existing vehicle layouts. Further, the present subject mater negates a need for re-vamping of core manufacturing processes in the manufacturing of the vehicle with the disposed connectivity control unit.
[00030] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle, in accordance with come embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00031] With reference to figure 1, 100 denotes a vehicle such as a motorcycle, 102 denotes a front wheel of the vehicle 104 denotes a rear wheel of the vehicle, 106 denotes a plurality of body panel of the vehicle, 108 denotes a handlebar assembly of the vehicle and 110 denotes a front suspension assembly of the vehicle.
[00032] The vehicle (100) includes at least one front wheel (102), at least one rear wheel (104), a plurality of head lights, a plurality of taillights, aesthetic coverings based on the type of vehicle (100), a power unit, a steering wheel or a handle bar all being mounted to the frame assembly of the vehicle (100).
[00033] In an aspect, the vehicle (100) comprises of a plurality of wheels comprising of a front wheel (102) disposed in a front portion of the vehicle (100) and a rear wheel (104) disposed in a rear portion of the vehicle (100). The front wheel (102) is connected to a frame assembly of the vehicle (100) through a front suspension assembly (110) while the rear wheel (104) is connected to the frame assembly through a rear suspension assembly. The handlebar assembly (108) is mounted to the frame assembly of the vehicle (100) and configured to enable steering of the vehicle (100) by the rider. A plurality of aesthetic coverings including a plurality of body panels are provided on the left hand side and the right hand side of the vehicle (100) and are mounted to the frame assembly of the vehicle (100).
[00034] In an embodiment, the vehicle (100) depicted in Figure 1 is not limited to a motorcycle but embodiments disclosed in the present invention can be equivalently applied to other forms of two wheelers including saddle type vehicles, straddle type vehicles, scooter type vehicles, step thru vehicles, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicles. The term vehicle (100) used in the present disclosure relates to any machine configured to transport.
[00035] The vehicle (100) comprises of a plurality of wheels (102, 104), where the plurality of wheels (102, 104) comprising at least a front wheel (102) and a rear wheel (104). In an embodiment, steering of the vehicle (100) is enabled by connecting the front wheel (102) to the handlebar assembly (108) through the front suspension assembly (110).
[00036] The plurality of body panels (106) illustrates aesthetic coverings disposed on the left hand side and right hand side of the vehicle (100) and the plurality of body panels (106) are mounted to the frame assembly in the front portion of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the plurality of body panels (106) is composed of resin or metal. The aesthetic coverings disposed in the vehicle (100) including the plurality of body panels (106) are configured to protect the internal components of the vehicle such as the power unit, the battery, wiring harness, other electrical and electronic components against external environmental factors like mud, water, dust and other pollutants. The battery provides power supply to various electrical components, such as the head light, tail light, and the like of the vehicle (100).
[00037] Figure 2 shows a side view of frame assembly of the vehicle with one or more parts of the frame assembly, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00038] With reference to Figure 2, 200 denotes a frame assembly of the vehicle. 202 denotes a headtube, 204 denotes a main frame, 206 denotes a connectivity control unit, 210 denotes a first mounting tube and 212 denotes a second mounting tube.
[00039] The frame assembly (200) comprising a head tube (202) and a main frame (204). The head tube (202) is disposed in the front portion of the vehicle (100) with the handlebar assembly (108) is mounted on the head tube (202). The handlebar assembly (108) is mounted at a top surface of the headtube (202) and is connected to the front suspension assembly (110) at pre-defined locations. The main frame (204) extends from the head tube (202) in a rearwardly inclined direction along a front rear direction of the vehicle (100). The first mounting tube (210) and the second mounting tube (212) are connected to the head tube (202).
[00040] The main frame (204) extends along a central axis of the vehicle (100) along the front rear direction of the vehicle (100) when viewed from a top view, from the front portion of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the frame assembly is composed of resin or metallic pipe.
[00041] In an embodiment, the vehicle (100) may be a scooter type vehicle and may have main frame (204) that extends along a central axis of the vehicle (100) from the front portion of the vehicle and extends in a rearwardly direction. The main frame (204) is made up of a metallic pipe and the main frame is provided under the floor board for a scooter type vehicle. A power unit is coupled to the rear end of the main frame (204) for a scooter type vehicle. A rear wheel (104) is supported on one side of the rear end of the power unit. In an embodiment, the power unit is suspended in the rear of the frame assembly (200) for a scooter type vehicle.
[00042] The frame assembly (200) of the scooter type vehicle forms a low floor board for functioning as a part for putting feet and a under cowl which is located below a rider's seat and covers at least a part of the power unit. In an embodiment, the under cowl is made up of metal or resin. The under cowl is hinged to the seat. Further, a utility box opens from the rear end to hinged portion. In an embodiment, the utility box is provided under the seat extending longitudinally of a vehicle body and the inside of the utility box has a large capacity so that a large article, such as a helmet can be housed. Additionally, in a scooter type vehicle, aesthetic covers including plurality of body panels (106) covers both on left and right sides, cover the utility box and other parts of the vehicle (100), thereby providing a good appearance to the vehicle (100).
[00043] The connectivity control unit (206) is disposed in the vehicle (100). The connectivity control unit (206) is disposed in a pre-defined region of the vehicle (100) and in a pre-defined configuration. The pre-defined region is in the front portion of the vehicle (100), above the front wheel (102), in front of the head tube (202) and below the handlebar assembly (108).
[00044] Further, the pre-defined region is in front of the front suspension assembly (110) of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the pre-defined region with reference to the front suspension assembly (110) being between an axis XX’ passing through an external surface of a front fender of the front wheel (102) and an axis YY’ passing through a surface of the head tube (202) when the vehicle (100) is viewed from a side view.
[00045] The pre-defined region is covered by a plurality of body panels (106) disposed on the left hand side and the right hand side. The plurality of body panels (106) protect the pre-defined region of the vehicle against external environmental factors such as mud, water, dust, pollutants which may tarnish the functionality of sensitive electronic components such as the connectivity control unit (206).
[00046] In an embodiment, the battery disposed in the vehicle (100) is located proximate to the pre-defined region which will reduce the length of wiring harness connecting the battery and the connectivity control unit (206) as well as alleviate voltage drops, which would enable better efficiency of the connectivity control unit (206).
[00047] The connectivity control unit (206) refers to an embedded system on board of the vehicle (100) that communicatively connects the vehicle (100) to one or more cloud services, other vehicles through V2X standards over a communication channel. The connectivity control unit (206) additionally, communicatively connects to a plurality of electronic components disposed in the vehicle such as the power unit of the vehicle (100), an immobilizer unit of the vehicle and the instrument cluster (306) disposed in the vehicle (100). The communication channel may be electrical, cellular, CAN, LIN, LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, infrared or other forms of transmission through electromagnetic signals.
[00048] The connectivity control unit (206) comprises of suitable logic, circuitry, interfaces, and/or code that is configured to receive communication signals from a plurality of in-vehicle sensors as well as the external environment through V2X communication.
[00049] In an aspect, the connectivity control unit (206) includes a memory which may be implemented based on a Random Access Memory (RAM), a Read-Only Memory (ROM), a Hard Disk Drive (HDD), a storage server, and/or a Secure Digital (SD) card for storing the received communication signals from a plurality of in-vehicle sensors and from the external environment through V2X communication network.
[00050] In an aspect, the connectivity control unit (206) comprises of a memory which further comprises suitable logic, circuitry, interfaces, and/or code that is configured to store the set of instructions, which may be executed by the connectivity control unit (206). In an embodiment, the memory may be configured to store one or more programs, routines, or scripts that may be executed in coordination with the connectivity control unit (206). The memory may be implemented based on a Random Access Memory (RAM), a Read-Only Memory (ROM), a Hard Disk Drive (HDD), a storage server, and/or a Secure Digital (SD) card.
[00051] The connectivity control unit (206) is configured to receive and transmit communication signals and to this end may receive incoming content or data and supply content or data to connected components via a communication channel such as Controller Area Network (CAN), Local Interconnect Network (LIN), Bluetooth and cellular. In an embodiment, the connectivity control unit (206) comprises of a transceiver and a receiver.
[00052] In an embodiment, the connectivity control unit (206) controls wireless tracking of the vehicle (100), vehicle diagnostics and communication to and from the vehicle (100). The communication signals can be used for wirelessly calling, electronic tolling, sending crash notification to concerned safety authorities, communicate with authorities for tow alerts and vehicle tracking. The connectivity control unit (206) is configured to process geolocation tracking data and communicates the same with an external cloud network or server. In an embodiment, a processor of the connectivity control unit (206) is communicatively connected to a microcontroller of the connectivity control unit (206) and the processor based on the input received from the microcontroller processes the received communication signals and transmits the processed communication signals to a vehicle control unit and an instrument cluster of the vehicle (100). The geolocation unit of the connectivity control unit (206) detects the live location of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the connectivity control unit (206) is communicable connected to the engine control unit and configured to transmit mobilization and immobilization signal to the engine control unit of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the connectivity control unit (206) is communicatively connected to a plurality of in-vehicle sensors to detect mass acceleration and braking effectiveness of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the connectivity control unit (206) is configured to detect anomalous functioning of vehicle components through plurality of in-vehicle sensors for the purpose of vehicle maintenance, safety monitoring and risk assessment for insurance companies. In the risk assessment for insurance companies the connectivity control unit (206) monitors the driver’s behavior, vehicle parameters and transmits it to the insurance company. In another embodiment, the connectivity control unit (206) is configured to communicatively connect with other vehicle through V2V communication channel for processing data pertaining to traffic movement, road conditions, emergency calling, speed limits, driver behavior, potential road hazards and allied purposes.
[00053] In an aspect, the connectivity control unit (206) comprises of a satellite navigation unit, a microcontroller, a networking unit, an external unit, a processing unit, a memory unit and a battery module. The satellite navigation unit being configured to assess geolocation coordinates of the vehicle. The microcontroller being configured to be communicatively coupled to the satellite navigation unit, the networking unit, the external unit, the processing unit, the memory unit and a battery unit. The networking unit being a transceiver configured to transmit communication signals. An external unit being a receiver configured to receive communication signals. The processing unit is configured to process electrical signals. The battery unit is configured to supply the microcontroller with electrical energy for operation of the connectivity control unit (206).
[00054] In an embodiment, the connectivity control unit (206) is used for vehicle tracking purposes by way of configuration of reception and transmission of communication signals of the connectivity control unit (206). For achieving the objective of effectively tracking the vehicle (100), the connectivity control unit (206) is disposed in a pre-defined configuration in the vehicle. The pre-defined configuration being when a sensing surface of the connectivity control unit (206) is facing downwards towards the ground when disposed in the pre-defined region thus utilizing the open space towards the ground. The pre-defined configuration of the connectivity control unit (206) with the sensing surface away from metallic parts and components prevent the straying of communication signals and signal interference which affects the precise functioning of the connectivity control unit (206).
[00055] In an aspect, the connectivity control unit (206) is provided with a plurality of mounting provisions configured to receive a plurality of fastening units to mount to the frame assembly (200) of the vehicle (100).
[00056] In an embodiment, the connectivity control unit (206) is a telematics control unit.
[00057] In an aspect, the first mounting tube (210) extends forwardly from the head tube (202) and is provided with mounting provisions to mount the connectivity control unit (206). The first mounting tube (210) is an integrated part of the head tube (202). The first mounting tube (210) enables the utilization of the unused or dead space in the front portion of the vehicle (100) for disposition of the connectivity control unit (206).
[00058] In an aspect, the second mounting tube (212) extends forwardly from the head tube (202) and is provided with mounting provisions for mounting a head lamp assembly (302). In an embodiment, the second mounting tube (212) mounts the head lamp assembly (302) and the connectivity control unit (206). The second mounting tube (212) is integrated with the head tube (202). In an embodiment, the second mounting tube (212) is disposed above the first mounting tube (210).
[00059] Figure 3 depicts a side view of a front portion of the vehicle, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00060] With reference to figure 3, 302 denotes a headlamp assembly of the vehicle, 304 denotes a headlamp and 306 denotes an instrument cluster.
[00061] The headlamp assembly (302) comprises of a head lamp (304) and a headlamp stay. The head lamp (304) is configured to emit light of a pre-defined wavelength, intensity and saturation based on the riding mode and ambient light conditions in which the vehicle (100) is being driven. The headlamp assembly (302) serves as a housing for the head lamp (304).
[00062] The headlamp assembly (302) is disposed in the front portion of the vehicle in front of the head tube (202) and is mounted on the head tube (202). In an aspect, the pre-defined region is behind the head lamp (304) of the headlamp assembly (302) of the vehicle (100).
[00063] In an aspect, the instrument cluster (306) is disposed in the front portion of the vehicle (100) and the pre-defined region is below the instrument cluster (306). In an embodiment, the instrument cluster (306) is communicatively connected to the connectivity control unit (206).
[00064] In an aspect, the vehicle (100) comprises an instrument cluster (306) that houses various displays and indicators that enable a rider to operate the vehicle (100). In case of a connected cluster, all the caller information is displayed on a display unit of the instrument cluster (306) during an incoming call. Several gauges that comprise a speedometer, odometer, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, fuel gauge, start-stop mode ON lamp, idle restart lamp, idle stop lamp, and the like are included in the instrument cluster (306). Further, the instrument cluster (306) connects to a personal digital assistant, such as a mobile device through wireless communication means.
[00065] The disposition of the connectivity control unit (206) in the pre-defined region behind the head lamp (304) of the head lamp assembly (302), below the instrument cluster in the front portion of the vehicle and covered by a plurality of body panels (106) on the left hand side and the right hand side of the vehicle (100) not only protects the connectivity control unit (206) against external environmental factors but also disposes the connectivity control unit (206) in an inaccessible area of the vehicle (100) which was earlier an unused space in a compact vehicle layout. To access the connectivity control unit (206) the headlamp assembly (302) of the vehicle (100) is to be removed first along with the wiring harness, followed by removal of the plurality of body panels (106). The acquired inaccessibility of the pre-defined location due to the disclosed configuration of the vehicle as per the present disclosure makes the connectivity control unit (206) theft proof, protects against unauthorized tampering of the electronic components, logical circuitry and/or code of the connectivity control unit (206) and ensures efficient, accurate and precise functioning of the connectivity control unit (206). In accordance with the present disclosure, access to the connectivity control unit (206) is only limited to the service end for maintenance, repair and serviceability requirements of the connectivity control unit (206).
[00066] Figure 4 depicts a top perspective view of a front portion of the vehicle, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00067] Figure 4 illustrates the non-visibility of the connectivity control unit (206) from a top perspective view which is also a rider’s view in the present scenario. The inaccessibility of the connectivity control unit (206) is corroborated with reference to Figure 4 where the plurality of body panels (106), the instrument cluster (306), the head tube (202), main frame (204) and the front suspension assembly (110) which removes visibility of the connectivity control unit (206) from the top and sides of the vehicle (100).
[00068] Figure 5 depicts a top perspective view of the headlamp assembly with one or more components of the vehicle, in accordance with the present disclosure.
[00069] With reference to figure 5, 502 denotes a headlamp stay of the headlamp assembly.
[00070] The headlamp stay (502) of the headlamp assembly (302) refers to a structure connected to the headlamp assembly (302) at an inner surface of the headlamp assembly (302). The headlamp stay (502) is configured to mount the head lamp (304) in the headlamp assembly (302) at one surface and is connected to the frame assembly (200) through the head tube (202). The headlamp stay (502) is composed of one of resin, plastic and metal.
[00071] In an embodiment, the connectivity control unit (206) is provided with a mounting structure disposed along a periphery of the connectivity control unit (206). The mounting structure comprises of a locking slit configured to receive protrusion or mounting lug and detachably attach with the mounting lug. In an embodiment, the headlamp stay (502) comprises of a mounting lug disposed in a pre-defined location of the headlamp stay (502) and is configured to detachably attach with the locking slit of the mounting structure of the connectivity control unit (206). In another embodiment, a pre-defined location of the frame assembly (200) is provided with a mounting lug configured to detachably attach with the locking slit of the mounting structure of the connectivity control unit (206). The mounting structure is composed of an elastic material such as rubber. In an embodiment, the mounting structure is a rubber boot disposed along the periphery of the connectivity control unit (206).
[00072] In another embodiment, the mounting structure of the connectivity control unit (206) comprises of a plurality of fastening provisions disposed on a left hand side and a right hand side of the connectivity control unit (206) configured to receive a plurality of fastening units. The mounting structure mounts the connectivity control unit (206) to at least one of the headlamp assembly (302) and the frame assembly (200).
[00073] A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined to create other different systems or applications.
[00074] The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the embodiment”, “the embodiments”, “one or more embodiments”, “some embodiments”, and “one embodiment” mean “one or more (but not all) embodiments of the invention(s)” unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “including”, “comprising”, “having” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to”, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise.
[00075] The disclosed claimed limitations and the disclosure provided herein provides a vehicle (100) with a connectivity control unit (206) disposed in a secure, inaccessible and protected pre-defined region. The claimed invention in an aspect provides enhanced protection to the connectivity control unit (206) and ensures effective communication through reception and transmission of communication signals by a pre-defined configuration of disposal of the connectivity control unit (206) in the pre-defined region.
[00076] The pre-defined region of disposition of the connectivity control unit (206) in the vehicle (100) ensures the connectivity control unit (206) remains protected from the external environmental factors, is inaccessible to and not visible to the rider and unauthorized personnel while allowing serviceability, maintenance and repair of the connectivity control unit (206) at the same time.
[00077] The pre-defined configuration by disposing the sensing surface of the connectivity control unit (206) towards the ground ensures minimal signal interference due to presence of metallic parts and components of the vehicle (100) and ensures effective communication.
[00078] Further, the claimed disposition of the connectivity control unit (206) utilizes the unused or dead spaces present in the front portion of the vehicle (100) deeming the invention to be easily implementable in existing vehicle layouts without major alterations and modifications. The present invention further improves the packaging efficiency of the front portion of the vehicle (100) in a compact vehicle layout.
[00079] Thus, the disclosed invention tries to overcome to technical problem of effective communication transmission and reception through the connectivity control unit (206) and also prevents theft and tampering of the connectivity control unit (206).
[00080] Thus, the claimed limitations overcome the aforementioned technical problems by disposing the connectivity control unit (206) in a pre-defined region of the vehicle (100) in a pre-defined configuration.
[00081] A description of an embodiment with several components in communication with another does not imply that all such components are required, On the contrary, a variety of optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the invention,
[00082] Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter and is therefore intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this detailed description, but rather by any claims that issue on an application based here on. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present invention are intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims.
[00083] 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 and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
[00084] The present disclosure may be realized in hardware, or a combination of hardware and software. The present disclosure may be realized in a centralized fashion, in at least one computer system, or in a distributed fashion, where different elements may be spread across several interconnected computer systems, a computer system or other apparatus adapted for carrying out the methods described herein may be suited. A combination of hardware and software may be a general-purpose computer system with a computer program that, when loaded and executed, may control the computer system such that it carries out the methods described herein. The present disclosure may be realized in hardware that comprises a portion of an integrated circuit that also performs other functions.
[00085] A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined to create other different systems or applications.
[00086] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that any of the aforementioned steps and/or system modules may be suitably replaced, reordered, or removed, and additional steps and/or system modules may be inserted, depending on the needs of a particular application. In addition, the systems of the aforementioned embodiments may be implemented using a wide variety of suitable processes and system modules, and are not limited to any particular computer hardware, software, middleware, firmware, microcode, and the like. The claims can encompass embodiments for hardware and software, or a combination thereof.
[00087] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS:
100 – Vehicle
102 – front wheel
104 – rear wheel
106 – plurality of body panel
108 – handlebar assembly
110 – front suspension assembly
200 – frame assembly
202 – head tube
204 – main frame
206 – connectivity control unit
210 – first mounting tube
212 – second mounting tube
302 – headlamp assembly
304 – head lamp
306 – instrument cluster
502 – headlamp stay
, Claims:We claim:
1. A vehicle (100), the vehicle (100) comprising:
a plurality of wheels (102, 104)comprising at least a front wheel (102) and at least a rear wheel (104);
a frame assembly (200), the frame assembly (200) comprising:
a head tube (202), the head tube (202) being disposed in a front portion of the vehicle (100), wherein a handlebar assembly (108) being mounted on the head tube (202);
a main frame (204), the main frame (204) extending from the head tube (202) in a rearwardly inclined direction along a vehicle front rear direction;
a connectivity control unit (206), the connectivity control unit (206) being configured to receive and transmit communication signals, the connectivity control unit (206) being disposed in a pre-defined region and in a pre-defined configuration in the vehicle (100),
wherein the pre-defined region being defined in the front portion of the vehicle (100), the pre-defined region being above the front wheel (102), in front of the head tube (202), and below the handlebar assembly (108).
2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pre-defined region being covered by a plurality of body panels (106) on a left hand side and a right hand side of the vehicle (100), wherein the plurality of body panels (106) being mountedto the frame assembly (200) and disposed in the front portion of the vehicle (100).
3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an instrument cluster (306), the instrument cluster (306) being disposed in the front portion of the vehicle (100), and the pre-defined region being below the instrument cluster (306).
4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pre-defined region being behind a head lamp (304) of a headlamp assembly (302) of the vehicle (100), wherein the head lamp assembly (302) being disposed in front of the head tube (202), and wherein the head lamp assembly (302) being mounted to the head tube (202).
5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pre-defined region being in front of a front suspension assembly (110) of the vehicle (100), wherein the front suspension assembly (110) being connected to handlebar assembly at predefined locations.
6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a first mounting tube (210) extending forwardly from the head tube (202), said first mounting tube (210) being provided with mounting provisions to mount the connectivity control unit (206), wherein the first mounting tube (210) being integrated with the head tube (202).
7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein a second mounting tube (212) extending forwardly from the head tube (202), said second mounting tube (212) being configured to mount the head lamp assembly (302) and the connectivity control unit (206).
8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the connectivity control unit (206) comprising of a mounting structure configured to be mounted on a headlamp stay (502) of the headlamp assembly (302).
9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the predefined configuration being wherein a sensing surface of the connectivity control unit (206) being configured to face downwards towards a ground in the pre-defined region.
10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connectivity control unit (206) being provided with a plurality of mounting provisions configured to receive a plurality of fastening units to mount to the frame assembly (200).
11. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connectivity control unit (206) being a telematics control unit.