Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter generally relates to a vehicle and more particularly to a location of inertial sensor measurement unit in the vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0002] IMUs (Inertial Measurement Unit) are typically used to manoeuvre vehicles. IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) is sensor which senses the vehicle yaw, pitch and roll movements and acceleration exerted on vehicle in directions of three axes orthogonal to one another. In vehicles, IMUs can be integrated into vehicle tracking systems, giving the system a dead reckoning capability and the ability to gather as much accurate data as possible about the vehicle's current speed, turn rate, heading, inclination and acceleration, in combination with the vehicle's wheel speed sensor output and, if available, reverse gear signal, for purposes such as better traffic collision analysis. It thus provides signal to a controller of the vehicle to take the necessary actions. IMU inputs are also used for different functions such as Anti-lock braking and other advanced features of the ABS.
[0003] However, existing vehicles have the IMU sensors located either below the battery box, close to the ground, thereby making such location of IMU sensors prone to nearby direct water wash and mud splashing from below. This affects the functionality of the IMU sensor to properly detect the vehicle parameters and to take necessary actions to properly manoeuvre the vehicle. Moreover, since it is located to nearby vibrating components of the vehicle such as engine, and battery box which dissipates vibration and heat, such IMU sensor is prone to interfere with high voltage cables, vibrations, and magnetic interferences.
[0004] Therefore, there arises a need for an improved location of IMU sensors that prevents direct entry of water and mud or dust splashing to IMU, thereby saving it from external environmental conditions, utilizes space between the battery and the shock absorbers and protects the IMU from vibrations and magnetic interferences.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0005] The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures, which is related to a two-wheeled vehicle being one embodiment of the present subject matter. However, the present subject matter is not limited to the depicted embodiment(s). In the figures, the same or similar numbers are used throughout to reference features and components.
[0006] Fig. 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0007] Fig. 2 illustrates a top view of the vehicle depicting the location of one or more electronic components, in accordance with the embodiment depicted in Fig 1.
[0008] Fig. 3 illustrates a magnified view of the location of the one or more electronic components defining a region corresponding to location of the one or more electronic components.
[0009] Fig. 4 illustrates an exploded view of the one or more electronic components being mounted over a portion of a battery mounting unit.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00010] Various features and embodiments of the present subject matter here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder.
[00011] The present subject matter along with all the accompanying embodiments and their other advantages would be described in greater detail in conjunction with the figures in the following paragraphs.
[00012] Thus, it is an objective of the present subject matter to provide an improved location of Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor in the vehicle that prevents direct entry of water and mud or dust splashing to IMU, thereby saving it from external environmental conditions.
[00013] It is yet another objective of the present subject matter to provide an improved location of the IMU sensor to protect the IMU sensor from nearby high voltage cables and magnetic interferences being generated by the nearby electrical components and extremely high vibrations being generated from movable components of the vehicle, thereby improving IMU sensor signal accuracy.
[00014] The present subject matter discloses a vehicle having a frame assembly, a fuel tank cover where the fuel tank cover covers a fuel tank, one or more seats, a battery unit and one or more electronic components wherein said one or more electronic components being disposed in a region, the region being defined by said fuel tank, one or more seats and said frame assembly. Herein, the frame assembly includes a main tube extending rearwardly, said main tube diverging into a left-side frame and a right-side frame rearwardly from a mid-portion of said frame assembly. Also, the battery unit is disposed in a battery mounting unit.
[00015] In another embodiment, the region being behind said fuel tank, below said one or more seats and behind said mid-portion of said frame assembly.
[00016] In yet another embodiment, the region being along a central imaginary axis (A-A’) of said vehicle when said vehicle being viewed from a top view.
[00017] In another embodiment, the one or more electronic components are disposed in front of a control unit.
[00018] In yet another embodiment, the bracket being provided between said one or more electronic components and said control unit.
[00019] In another embodiment, at least one of said one or more electronic components being an Inertial Measurement Unit sensor.
[00020] In yet another embodiment, at least one of said one or more electronic components being mounted on a portion of said battery mounting unit through one or more fasteners.
[00021] In yet another embodiment, at least one of said one or more electronic components being inclined at a pre-defined angle to said central imaginary axis of said vehicle.
[00022] In another embodiment, the pre-defined angle being at least 15 degrees upwards to said central imaginary axis (A-A’) of said vehicle.
[00023] In yet another embodiment, the frame assembly includes a cross member being configured to connect said left-side frame and said right-side frame at said mid-portion of said frame assembly.
[00024] In another embodiment, the cross member being one of fixed to said frame assembly and detachably attached to said frame assembly.
[00025] In yet another embodiment, the battery mounting unit being attached to the cross member.
[00026] In another embodiment, the one or more seats includes a rider seat and a pillion seat.
[00027] The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[00028] The present subject matter may be implemented in any two-wheeled vehicle or a three-wheeled vehicle or a four-wheeled vehicle. However, for the purpose of explanation and by no limitation, the present subject matter discloses a two-wheeled vehicle, and corresponding additional advantages and features are described through the following embodiments. Arrows wherever provided on top right corner of the figure represent direction with respect to vehicle. Arrow F represents forward direction, arrow R represents rearward direction, arrow UW represents upward direction and arrow DW represents downward direction.
[00029] The aforesaid and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail in conjunction with the figures in the following description.
[00030] Fig. 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Fig. 2 illustrates a top view of the vehicle depicting the location of one or more electronic components, in accordance with the embodiment depicted in Fig 1. Fig. 3 illustrates a magnified view of the location of the one or more electronic components defining a region corresponding to location of the one or more electronic components. For brevity purposes, Fig. 1, Fig.2 and Fig.3 have been explained together. The present subject matter discloses a vehicle (100), said vehicle (100) comprising a frame assembly (105), said frame assembly (105) includes a main tube (105a) extending rearwardly, said main tube (105a) diverging into a left-side frame (105l) and a right-side frame (105r) rearwardly from a mid-portion of said frame assembly (105); a fuel tank cover (110), said fuel tank cover (110) being configured to cover a fuel tank (205); one or more seats (115, 120); a battery unit (not shown), the battery unit (not shown) being disposed in a battery mounting unit (not shown); and one or more electronic components (210), wherein said one or more electronic components (210) being disposed in a region (215), said region (215) being defined by said fuel tank (205), one or more seats (115) and said frame assembly (105). The region (215) is located behind said fuel tank (205), below said one or more seats (115) and behind said mid-portion of said frame assembly (105). Herein, the region (205) is along a central imaginary axis (A-A’) of said vehicle (100) when said vehicle (100) being viewed from a top view. In an embodiment, the one or more seats (115, 120) includes a rider seat (115) and a pillion seat (120). In an embodiment, the one or more electronic components (210) is disposed in front of a control unit (330). Further, the at least one of said one or more electronic components (210) is an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor.
[00031] In another embodiment, a bracket (not shown) is provided between the one or more electronic components (210) and the control unit (330). Herein, the control unit (330) could be an Anti-Braking System control unit. Such bracket (not shown) located between the one or more electronic component (210) and the control unit (330) ensures that there is no magnetic interference or any form of heat/electrical conductivity which disrupts functionality of either components.
[00032] Further, in another embodiment, at least one of the one or more electronic components (210) is inclined at a pre-defined angle to said central imaginary axis (A-A’) of said vehicle (100). Such inclined orientation of the one or more electronic components (210) enables easy serviceability of the one or more electronic components as it can be easily taken out for calibration and tuning purposes without removing the battery. Moreover, in another embodiment, the pre-defined angle being at least ~15 degrees upwards to said central imaginary axis (A-A’) of said vehicle (100).
[00033] In another embodiment, the frame assembly (105) includes a cross member (320) being configured to connect said left-side frame (105l) and said right-side frame (105r) at said mid-portion of said frame assembly (105). Such cross member (320) being one of fixed to said frame assembly (105) and detachably attached to said frame assembly (105). Further, a battery mounting unit (not shown) is attached to said cross member (320).
[00034] Referring to Fig. 4 which illustrates an exploded view of the one or more electronic components being mounted over a portion of a battery mounting unit. Herein, at least one of said one or more electronic components (210) being mounted on a portion (310) of said battery mounting unit through one or more fasteners (315).
[00035] Thus, it is an advantage of the present subject matter to provide an improved location of Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor in the vehicle that prevents direct entry of water and mud or dust splashing to IMU, thereby saving it from external environmental conditions. The improved location of the IMU sensor also protects the IMU sensor from nearby high voltage cables and magnetic interferences being generated by the nearby electrical components and extremely high vibrations being generated from movable components of the vehicle, thereby improving IMU sensor signal accuracy.
[00036] While certain features of the claimed subject matter have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes, and equivalents will now occur to those skilled in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes that fall within the true spirit of the claimed subject matter.


List of reference signs:
100 vehicle
105 frame assembly
105a main tube
105l left-side frame
105r right-side frame
110 fuel tank cover
115 rider seat
120 pillion seat
205 fuel tank
210 one or more electronic components
215 region
310 portion of battery mounting unit
315 one or more fasteners
320 cross member
330 control unit
, Claims:We claim:
1. A vehicle (100), said vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame assembly (105), said frame assembly (105) includes a main tube (105a) extending rearwardly, said main tube (105a) diverging into a left-side frame (105l) and a right-side frame (105r) rearwardly from a mid-portion of said frame assembly (105);
a fuel tank cover (110), said fuel tank cover (110) being configured to cover a fuel tank (205);
one or more seats (115, 120);
a battery unit, said battery unit being disposed in a battery mounting unit; and
one or more electronic components (210),
wherein said one or more electronic components (210) being disposed in a region (215), said region (215) being defined by said fuel tank (205), one or more seats (115) and said frame assembly (105).
2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said region (215) being behind said fuel tank (205), below said one or more seats (115) and behind said mid-portion of said frame assembly (105).
3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said region (205) being along a central imaginary axis (A-A’) of said vehicle (100) when said vehicle (100) being viewed from a top view.
4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more electronic components (210) being disposed in front of a control unit (330).
5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein a bracket being provided between said one or more electronic components (210) and said control unit (330).
6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said one or more electronic components (210) being an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor.
7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one of said one or more electronic components (210) being mounted on a portion (310) of said battery mounting unit through one or more fasteners (315).
8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one of said one or more electronic components (210) being inclined at a pre-defined angle to said central imaginary axis (A-A’) of said vehicle (100), when viewed from a side view of said vehicle (100).
9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said pre-defined angle being at least 15 degrees upwards to said central imaginary axis (A-A’) of said vehicle (100).
10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said frame assembly (105) includes a cross member (320) being configured to connect said left-side frame (105l) and said right-side frame (105r) at said mid-portion of said frame assembly (105).
11. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said cross member (320) being one of fixed to said frame assembly (105) and detachably attached to said frame assembly (105).
12. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein a battery mounting unit being attached to said cross member (320).
13. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more seats (115, 120) includes a rider seat (115) and a pillion seat (120).