Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates generally to an electronic control unit (ECU) of a vehicle. More particularly but not exclusively, the present subject matter relates to locating of the immobilizer control unit in the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] In general, various advanced systems have been invented to address the secured usage of the vehicle. Which necessitates the need to eliminate unauthorized usage of the vehicle. One such advanced systems includes an immobilizer unit. The immobilizer unit enables locking of the steering lock and vehicle immobility and prevents unauthorized movement if theft is identified, the vehicle does not move. However, vehicle may be immobilized if malfunctioning or unusual functioning of any of the vehicular part or vehicular component is detected.
[0003] Conventionally, an immobilizer unit is an electronic security device provided in a vehicle that prevents the engine from running during an event of malfunction and provides engine cut-off. Besides it utilizes the RFID function for alarm purpose which serves as locating, monitoring and tracking the vehicle. It acts as a safety measure and prevents any acts of theft or unauthorised usage. Hence, it is imperative for the unit to be located in the vicinity capable of sensing data and the proximity of engine so that it can receive signals and help to perform its intended function in an efficient manner but also most remotely secured for preventing theft.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0004] The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to similar features and components.
[0005] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates a general assembly of the vehicle as per present invention in accordance with one or more implementation.
[0006] Figure 2 exemplarily illustrates a left side view of a front portion of the vehicle in accordance with one or more implementation.
[0007] Figure 3 illustrates a front view of the frame assembly with fuel tank supported on the frame assembly.
[0008] Figure 4 illustrates a top view of the frame assembly with fuel tank supported on the frame assembly.
[0009] Figure 5 illustrates a top view of the front portion of the vehicle with fuel tank being covered by fuel tank covers and the body panels.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00010] An ECU is an important component of any vehicle, which is electronically controlled. Nowadays, with the packaging of additional features, the vehicle looks bulky. Nowadays customers’ requirements with respect to weight, ergonomics, ground clearance and theft proof etc. becomes a vital importance. However, ECU is one of the heaviest and expensive part of vehicle that is why it is prone to unauthorised access and theft. Therefore, it is important to design a vehicle, which can ensure antitheft provision for the ECU, which eliminates the possibility of unauthorised access to the ECU. Additionally, since the ECU is configured to control the operation of the immobilizer unit, working with the engine assembly, it is preferred to keep the ECU near to the engine for shorter wire length and efficient transmission. However, around the engine, due to heat dissipation it is important to arrange a cooling mechanism for any unit which is installed near to the engine which is a not an economical option. It is also important to mount to the ECU in such a location, which does not demand much deviation from the design of the conventional vehicle as complete new design would need additional cost. Furthermore, the ECU needs to be protected from dust and water for efficient performance of the vehicle as a whole.
[00011] It is also an object of the present invention to prevent the ECU from dust, water or any other external atmospheric parameters.
[00012] It is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicle having a control unit for an immobilizer unit for the vehicle located closer to the engine assembly. The vehicle comprises of a frame structure. The frame structure, which further comprises of a head tube, a main tube that extends rearwardly downwards from the head tube, and a pair of rear frame, which extends from the main tube in a rearward upward direction. A pair of body covers, that cover the frames in left and right side of the vehicle, and the ECU for controlling an EFI system of the vehicle. The ECU being disposed at a predetermined gap configured between one of the rear frame and the one of the side panels covering the rear frame.
[00013] As per an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle is provided comprising a frame assembly, said frame assembly comprising a front frame, said front frame including a head tube and a main frame extending rearwardly from a head tube;
[00014] As per an embodiment, the vehicle comprising a driving member, the driving member being supported by said frame assembly;
[00015] As per an embodiment, the vehicle comprising an energy source storing member, said energy source storing member being supported above said main frame.
[00016] As per an embodiment, the vehicle comprising a control unit, wherein said control unit being disposed ahead of said driving member, rearwardly of said headtube, towards a vehicle rear direction, and below the fuel tank.
[00017] As per an embodiment, the vehicle comprising said mainframe includes a first pair of tubes and a second pair of tubes, each of said first pair of tubes and said second pair of tubes extending rearwardly towards a vehicle rear direction from said head tube, each of said pair of tubes comprising a primary main frame and a secondary main frame, each of said first pair of tubes and said second pair of tubes being present on each of RH and LH side of said vehicle.
[00018] As per an embodiment, the vehicle comprising said control unit being disposed on said pair of tubes on any one of RH side and LH side of said vehicle.
[00019] As per an embodiment, the vehicle comprising said control unit being disposed at a predefined angle with respect to a vehicle central longitudinal axis when viewed from a side view, said pre-defined angle being in a range of 15-45 degree below the vehicle horizontal line.
[00020] As per an embodiment, the vehicle comprising said driving member being an engine assembly having a cylinder head, said control unit being disposed ahead of said cylinder head.
[00021] As per an embodiment, the vehicle comprising said any one of said first pair of tubes and said second pair of tubes supporting a evaporative emission control device and an rectifier regulator unit, wherein said control unit being disposed between said evaporative emission control device and said rectifier regulator unit.
[00022] As per an embodiment, the vehicle comprising said control unit being disposed above a radiator, said radiator being disposed ahead of said cylinder head.
[00023] As per an embodiment, the vehicle comprising said control unit being disposed ahead of an electronic throttle being attached to said cylinder head of said engine assembly.
[00024] As per an embodiment, wherein the control unit being an immobilizer of said vehicle.
[00025] The vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said control unit being enclosed by a body cover of said vehicle under vehicle assembled condition.
[00026] The present subject matter is further described with reference to the 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.
[00027] Exemplary embodiments detailing features of the vehicle, in accordance with the present invention will be described hereunder with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various aspects of different embodiments of the present invention will become discernible from the following description set out hereunder. Rather, the following description provides a convenient illustration for implementing exemplary embodiments of the invention. Further, it is to be noted that terms “upper”, “lower”, “right”, “left”, “front”, “forward”, “rearward”, “downward”, “upward”, “top”, “bottom” and like terms are used herein based on the illustrated state or in a standing state of the motorcycle with a driver riding thereon unless otherwise elaborated. Furthermore, a longitudinal axis refers to a front to rear axis relative to the motorcycle, while a lateral axis refers to a side to side, or left to right axis relative to the motorcycle. In addition, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
[00028] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates general assembly of the vehicle in accordance with present invention. The vehicle comprises of a handlebar tube (100) support the steering of the vehicle, which enables rotation of the handlebars. The handlebars used to rotate the front wheel (106) connected through a front suspension (109). A frame structure, which acts a skeleton of the vehicle body, comprises a head tube, a pair of main frame, and a pair of rear frame acts as a skeleton of the vehicle body. The head tube extends downwardly of the handlebar tube which supports the front portion of the vehicle. The main tube extends rearwardly downward of the head tube and extends horizontally to form a step through portion. The other end of the main tube extends to a pair of rear frame extends rearwardly and upwardly from the main tube in left and right direction. The pair of rear frame in the left and right direction supports seat structure (not shown) of the vehicle. An ECU is mounted to the one of a pair of main frame, such that the ECU is disposed adjacent to the engine (104). The ECU is used for controlling the amount of fuel, duration of fuel injection etc. in an EFI system and other parameters that are needed for functioning of the engine. The disposition of the ECU near to the engine (104) ensures that a shorter length of wire being used between the ECU and the engine (104) for effective transmission of signals. Power from the engine (104) is passed to rear wheel (106) through power drive mechanism to drive and rotate the rear wheel (107). The rear wheel (107) is connected to a rear suspension (108) for preventing transmission of jerk to a rider while the vehicle is running.
[00029] Figure 2 exemplarily illustrates a left side view of a front portion of the vehicle in accordance with one or more implementations. The vehicle includes a frame assembly (201), said frame assembly (201) including a head tube (203) and a main frame (202) extending rearwardly from a head tube. The vehicle being provide with a driving member (104), said driving member (104) being supported by said frame assembly (201).
[00030] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle includes an energy source storing member (204), said energy source storing member (204) being supported above said main frame (202).
[00031] The vehicle being provided with a control unit (205), wherein said control unit (205) being disposed ahead of said driving member (104), rearwardly of said headtube (203), towards a vehicle rear direction, and below the fuel tank (204).
[00032] The vehicle (1) mainframe (202) includes a first pair of tubes (202a, 202b) and a second pair of tubes (202a, 202b), each of said first pair of tubes (202a, 202b) and said second pair of tubes (202a, 202b) extending rearwardly towards a vehicle rear direction from said heat tube (203), each of said first pair of tubes (202a, 202b) and said second pair of tubes (202a, 202b) comprising a primary main frame (202a) and a secondary main frame (202b), each of said first pair of tubes (202a, 202b) and said second pair of tubes (202a, 202b) being present on each of RH and LH side of said vehicle (1).
[00033] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the primary main frame (202a) being above said secondary main frame (202b). The primary main frame (202a) are the upper main frames and the second main frames (202b) are the lower main frames.
[00034] The vehicle (1) control unit (205) being disposed on any one of said first pair of tubes (202a, 202b) and said second pair of tubes (202a, 202b) on any one of RH side and LH side of said vehicle (1).
[00035] The vehicle control unit (205) being disposed at a predefined angle (α) with respect to a vehicle central longitudinal axis, said pre-defined angle (α) being in a range of 15-45 degree below the vehicle horizontal line when viewed from a side view of the vehicle.
[00036] The predefined angle enables the control unit (205) to not retain any water accumulated due to rain or splashing of water. The angular disposition allows the water to naturally drain from the control unit (205) and prevent any damage to the functioning of the control unit.
[00037] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (205) being disposed on the sturdy part of the frame assembly (201), in particular the control unit (205) is disposed between the any one of the first pair of tubes (202a, 202b) and the second pair of tubes (202a, 202b) of the main frame (202b). In particular, the control unit (205) is disposed between the primary tube (202a) and the secondary tube (202b) of the main frame (202b).
[00038] Figure 3 illustrates a front view of the frame assembly with fuel tank supported on the frame assembly. As evident from the figure, the control unit (205) being disposed rearwardly to the head tube (203). Rearwardly being disposed towards a vehicle rear direction. The location of the control unit (205) being configured within the vehicle layout such that the control unit (205) being protected within the vehicle frame assembly and provided stable location for disposing of the control unit (205). Further, the control unit (205) being disposed away from the engine assembly. The heat emitted by normal functioning of the engine assembly cannot reach the control unit (205). The control unit (205) being disposed ahead of the cylinder head (not shown) and away from the cylinder head of the engine assembly. Also, the control unit (205) as viewed from the front being located within the width of the energy storing member (204), in an embodiment being a fuel tank. The protection for the control unit (205) being provided from all the directions through the surrounding components and vehicular parts in the vehicle, such that a secure location for the control unit (205) is provided.
[00039] Figure 4 illustrates a top view of the frame assembly with fuel tank supported on the frame assembly. As per an embodiment of the present invention, a portion of the control unit (205) being covered or overlapping with the fuel tank as viewed from the top view. The fuel tank being an energy source storing member (204). The mentioned configuration provided protection to the control unit (205).
[00040] Figure 5 illustrates a top view of the front portion of the vehicle with fuel tank being covered by fuel tank covers and the body panels. As per an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (205) being enclosed or covered by a body panel (209). The body panel partially functioning as a fuel tank cover, the body panel (209) being configured to cover the fuel tank partially and extend towards a vehicle front direction. The extended portion being configured to cover the control unit (205). The body panel (209) completely protects the control unit (205) from unauthorized usage, theft.
[00041] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (205) being disposed rearwardly to a radiator (105) as shown in the figure 1.
[00042] Many other improvements and modifications may be incorporated herein without deviating from the scope of the invention.

List of Reference numerals
vehicle (1)
Handlebar tube (100)
driving member (104)
cylinder head (104c)
Main frame (202)
Head tube (203)
energy source storing member (204)
control unit (205)
first pair of tubes (202a, 202b) and
second pair of tubes (202a, 202b)
primary main frame (202a)
secondary main frame (202b)
predefined angle (α)
evaporative emission control device (207)
rectifier regulator unit (208)
radiator (105)
, Claims:I/We claim:
1. A vehicle (1), said vehicle (1) comprising:
a frame assembly (201), said frame assembly (201) including a head tube (203) and a main frame (202) extending rearwardly from said head tube (203);
a driving member (104), said driving member (104) being supported by said frame assembly (201);
an energy source storing member (204), said energy source storing member (204) being supported above said main frame (202); and
a control unit (205), wherein said control unit (205) being disposed ahead of said driving member (104), rearwardly of said headtube (203), towards a vehicle rear direction, and below the energy source storing member (204).
2. The vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mainframe (202) includes a first pair of tubes (202a, 202b) and a second pair of tubes (202a, 202b), each of said first pair of tubes (202a, 202b) and said second pair of tubes (202a, 202b) extending rearwardly towards a vehicle rear direction from said heat tube (203), each of said first pair of tubes (202a, 202b) and said second pair of tubes (202a, 202b) comprising a primary main frame (202a) and a secondary main frame (202b), each of said first pair of tubes (202a, 202b) and said second pair of tubes (202a, 202b) being present on each of RH and LH side of said vehicle (1).
3. The vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said control unit (205) being disposed on any one of said first pair of tubes (202a, 202b) and said second pair of tubes (202a, 202b) on at least one of RH side and LH side of said vehicle (1).
4. The vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said control unit (205) being disposed at a predefined angle (α) with respect to a vehicle central longitudinal axis, said pre-defined angle (α) being in a range of 15-45 degree below the vehicle horizontal line.
5. The vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said driving member (104) being an engine assembly having a cylinder head (104c), said control unit (205) being disposed ahead of said cylinder head (104c).
6. The vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said at least one of said first pair of tubes (202a, 202b) and said second pair of tubes (202a, 202b) supporting a evaporative emission control device (207) and an rectifier regulator unit (208), wherein said control unit (205) being disposed between said evaporative emission control device (207) and said rectifier regulator unit (208).
7. The vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said control unit (205) being disposed above a radiator (105), said radiator (105) being disposed ahead of said cylinder head (104c).
8. The vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said control unit (205) being disposed ahead of an electronic throttle being attached to said cylinder head (104c) of said engine assembly.
9. The vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said control unit (205) being an immobilizer of said vehicle (1), said control unit (205) being partially overlapping with an energy source storing member (204) when viewed from a pan view of said vehicle (1).
10. The vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said control unit (205) being enclosed by a body cover (209) of said vehicle (1) under vehicle assembled condition.