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A Vehicle Information Display Assembly

Abstract: The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) comprising of a display lens (320), a dial unit (400), and a plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410). The display lens (320), the dial unit (400) and the plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) are configured on one top of the other, such that the plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) is placed on a first plane (MN) below a first space (305) and a second space (310), such that the plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) is configured to dissimulate as a single integrated display unit. The proposed solution reduces the part count and cost of the vehicle information display unit (136) by giving a hybrid solution between plurality of technologies, whilst increasing perception of the vehicle information display unit (136) being a high-end TFT based vehicle information display unit (136).

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
26 March 2021
Publication Number
39/2022
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
iprtvs@tvsmotor.com
Parent Application
Patent Number
Legal Status
Grant Date
2024-01-03
Renewal Date

Applicants

TVS Motor Company Limited
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006

Inventors

1. HARNE VINAY CHANDRAKANT
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006
2. AMIT DILIP RAJWADE
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006
3. DHURI AMEY GOVIND
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006
4. HIRAN KUMAR KIZAKHAKHARA CHANDRASHEKHAR
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006

Specification

Claims:I/We Claim:
1. A vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) comprising:
a dial unit (400); and
a plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410), said plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) includes at least one first display unit (405) and at least one second display unit (410);
wherein,
said at least one first display unit (405) displays a first set of vehicle information and said at least one second display unit (410) displays a second set of vehicle information;
wherein,
said at least one first display unit (405) and said at least one second display unit (410) being configured to dissimulate as an integrated display unit disposed in a first plane (MN), wherein, said first plane (MN) being substantially orthogonal to the line of vision of the rider. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least first display unit (405) being an indirect light emitting display unit.
2. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least second display unit (410) being a direct light emitting display unit.
3. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said dial unit (400) accommodates said at least one first display unit (405) and said at least one second display unit (410).
4. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said dial unit (400) accommodates said at least one first display unit (405) within a first space (305), wherein said first space (305) includes left-hand side of said dial unit from a longitudinal axis (Z).
5. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one second display unit (410) is accommodated in said dial unit within a second space (310), wherein said second space (310) includes right-hand side of said dial unit from a longitudinal axis (Z).
6. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said vehicle information display assembly (136) being covered by a display lens (320).
7. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said dial unit (400) and said plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) being packaged together by means of a display housing top (315) from the top and a display housing bottom (325) from the bottom.
8. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said display lens (320) being circumscribed by means of a protective rim (401).
9. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9 wherein, said protective rim (401) includes one or more stud(s) (403) and one or more first projection (402), wherein said one includes one or more stud(s) (403) and one or more first projection (402) enable circumscribing of said display lens (320).
10. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 8 wherein, said display housing top (315) accommodates said display lens (320) along with a protective rim (401).
11. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 8 wherein, said display housing bottom (325) includes plurality of receiving portion (415), wherein said plurality of receiving portion (415) receives said dial unit (400) and said plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) from bottom side of said plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410).
12. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7 wherein, said display lens (320) being a tinted or smokey lens having low saturation and relatively high lightness.
13. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said at least one first display unit(s) (405) includes at least one static display unit.
14. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said at least one second display unit(s) (410) include at least one dynamic display unit.
15. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 14 wherein, said at least one static display unit being a liquid crystal display unit or a light emitting diode display unit.
16. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 14 wherein, said at least one dynamic display unit (410) being a thin film transistor display unit.
17. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said first set of vehicle information includes information static in nature, such as speed, odometer reading, fuel indication.
18. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said second set of vehicle information includes information dynamic in nature, such as riding modes, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity.
19. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said integrated display unit, dissimulate as a thin film transistor display unit.
20. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said at least one first display unit (405) being lit by one or more back light disposed below said at least one first display unit (405) and accommodated in a display housing bottom (325).
21. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 16 wherein, said liquid crystal display unit being a negative segment liquid crystal display unit.
22. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said at least one first display unit (405) and said at least one second display unit (410) being aligned at same level or different level.
23. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) include one or more mechanical display unit (s).
24. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7 wherein, said at least one first display unit (405), and the at least one second display unit (410) are integrated visually along with a tinted or smokey display lens (320) to give a wholesome appearance of an integrated display unit.
, Description:Technical Field
[0001] The present subject matter described herein generally relates to a vehicle, and particularly but not exclusively relates to a vehicle information display assembly of a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Conventionally, a vehicle information display assembly also called as an instrument cluster or a speedometer is a gauge that acts as a display unit or a vehicle information display assembly of a vehicle and displays the instantaneous speed of the vehicle along with other features. Now universally fitted to motor vehicles, they started to be available as options in the early 20th century, and as standard equipment from about 1910 onwards. Early versions of speedometers were called eddy current speedometers but they were later replaced by modern electronic speedometers, because of certain disadvantages with eddy current meters.
[0003] These modern electronic speedometers mostly include a rotation sensor mounted in the transmission that delivers a series of electronic pulses whose frequency corresponds to the average rotational speed of the driveshaft of the vehicle, and therefore the vehicle's speed is displayed, assuming the wheels have full traction. The sensor is typically a set of one or more magnets mounted to the output shaft or (in transaxles) differential crown wheel or a toothed metal disk positioned between a magnet and a magnetic field sensor. As the part turns, the magnets or teeth pass beneath the sensor, each time producing a pulse in the sensor as they affect the strength of the magnetic field it is measuring.
[0004] Alternatively, particularly in vehicles with multiplex wiring, some manufacturers use the pulses coming from the Antilock Brake System (ABS) wheel sensors which communicate vehicle speed to the instrument panel via the CAN Bus. Most modern electronic speedometers have the additional ability over the eddy current type to show the vehicle speed when moving in reverse gear. In such vehicles, a computer converts the pulses to a speed and displays this speed on an electronically controlled, analog-style needle or a digital display. Pulse information is also used for a variety of other purposes by the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or full-vehicle control system, e.g. triggering ABS or traction control, calculating average trip speed, or to increment the odometer in place of it being turned directly by the speedometer cable.
[0005] Another early form of electronic speedometer relies upon the interaction between a precision watch mechanism and a mechanical pulsator driven by the vehicle's wheel or transmission.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] The detailed description is described with reference to an embodiment of a saddle type two wheeled vehicle along with the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0007] Fig. 1 illustrates a left-hand side view of a two wheeled vehicle when viewed from left hand side of the rider while the rider is in riding position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0008] Fig. 2 illustrates a top perspective view of a two wheeled vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0009] Fig. 3a and Fig. 3b illustrates a top perspective view and a side perspective view of a vehicle information display assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00010] Fig. 4 illustrates an exploded view of a vehicle information display assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00011] Latest modern vehicles particularly motorcycles come with various attractive display features on the vehicle information display assembly or the instrument cluster. These display features include speed of the vehicle (meter per hour or kilometer per hour), total distance traveled, distance travelled during the latest trip, fuel available in the fuel tank, prediction of distance that can be covered with the fuel available in the tank at any particular instance, average fuel consumption, time, head lamp position (Full Beam or Short Beam), coolant temperature, engine temperature, and tyre pressure, etc. Some other features include a built-in odometer, built in trip meter, maximum speed recall, low battery warning, programmable button function, lap timer and so on. These features vary from vehicle to vehicle, considering the requirements of the rider who is intended to use the vehicle.
[00012] Therefore, with introduction of such new feature on the instrument clusters of the vehicles, the vehicle industry has shifted from conventional analog display type instrument cluster to digital instrument cluster. Such digital instrument clusters usually use technologies such as Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), Light Emitting Diode (LED) and Thin Film Transistor (TFT), to display the desired features on the instrument cluster. The display units such as LCD and LED are also be called as an indirect light emitting display unit, because such display units require an extra light source to enable the visibility of the contents displayed. The display units such as TFT are also called as direct light emitting display unit, because such display units directly enable the required visibility of the contents displayed without the requirement of any extra light source.
[00013] Earliest versions of the digital instrument clusters use LCD as a display technology. LCD is a class of displays that uses modulating properties of liquid crystals to form a liquid crystal display. However, LCD displays often have problems such as stuck pixels, broken pixels, and residual image problems.
[00014] Also, with the choice of having varied features displayed on the instrument cluster, it becomes pertinent for the rider to be able to easily see the instrument cluster and process the information displayed whenever it is required by the rider while driving. But since LCD displays do not emit own light and depend on an extra light source. Therefore, such displays require an extra component to light the instrument cluster, in order to make the displayed features visible to the rider, especially during night time.
[00015] Also, since such extra components are pre adjusted to a particular light emission, which is usually suited for day time visibility. Therefore, LCD speedometers do not work optimally on dimly lit conditions and have limited viewing angle for the rider, making it difficult for the rider to view the displayed content in dimly lit conditions.
[00016] Therefore, in order to assess the displayed information in such vehicles, often the rider tends to look at the instrument cluster and shifts his focus from the road to the instrument cluster. Doing so, often takes the focus of the rider away from the road for an extended fractional period of time because of the location of the mounting of the display unit. This extended shift of focus from the road to the display unit can be detrimental for the rider, as while looking at the display unit, the rider can potentially lose control over the vehicle which can further lead to unbalancing of the vehicle and thus can lead to detrimental accidents.
[00017] Considering the above discussed problems, some known arts disclose about using TFT technology as an alternative to LCD technologies. TFT is a variant of an LCD which uses thin film transistor technology to improve an image quality. As compared to other technologies, TFTs are easier to produce, consume less energy, give better performance in terms of adjusting the pixels within the display to get better quality. Since TFT display has its own light and the emitted light is capable of being adjusted with respect to the user’s need, therefore, TFT displays provide sharper visibility with possibilities to customize brightness-contrast to improve day-night visibility Also, the need of an extra lighting component is negated when TFT technology is used in the display screens.
[00018] Some known arts also disclose about usage of a single large TFT display which is used to accommodate all the features of the instrument cluster. However, usage of such large TFT display substantially increases the cost of the product.
[00019] Moreover, such instrument cluster with a single screen usually have more than required data being conveyed to the rider at any particular instance of time, without segregating and compartmentalizing the information with respect to the requirements of the rider. Such display of information results in seeking more attention span of the rider, which he requires to sort out the information as per his needs at any particular instance of riding. This further becomes hazardous and time taking for the rider and increases the rider fatigue.
[00020] Therefore, an instrument cluster or a vehicle information display unit assembly with an optimal and economic display technology with respect to the design of different types of vehicles, becomes pertinent and plays an important role keeping in mind the convenience and safety of the rider.
[00021] Hence there is a need of an improved and economic vehicle information display assembly which overcomes above problems and other problems of known art. The improved information display assembly should be capable of achieving the line of sight for visibility of the vehicle information display assembly being promiscuous across day and thereby achieve safety for the rider by enabling the rider to process the displayed information effectively within a fraction of time.
[00022] The present subject matter has been devised in view of the above circumstances as well as solving other problems of the known art.
[00023] The present subject matter discloses a vehicle information display assembly which comprises of a display lens, a display housing top, a dial unit, a plurality of display unit(s), and a display housing bottom.
[00024] As per an aspect, the plurality of display unit(s) includes at least one first display unit and at least one second display unit. The at least one first display unit displays a first set of vehicle information and the at least one second display unit displays a second set of vehicle information.
[00025] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the at least one first display unit and the at least one second display unit being configured to dissimulate as an integrated display unit disposed in a first plane.
[00026] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, suggest the area of the first display unit and the area of the second display unit together constitute 100% of the total display zone area.
[00027] As per an alternate embodiment, the area of the first display unit ranges between 50 % to 80% of the total display zone area. This is done to achieve best display results without fatigue or distraction to rider as well as without undue increase in cost.
[00028] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the at least one first display unit being an indirect light emitting display unit. And the at least one second display unit being a direct light emitting display unit. The indirect light emitting display unit includes an extra light source to induce adequate visibility of the information displayed to the user.
[00029] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the dial unit accommodates the at least one first display unit within a first space and the at least one second display unit within a second space.
[00030] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the display lens, the dial unit and plurality of display unit(s) are configured one upon other, such that the plurality of display unit(s) are placed on a same plane, such that the plurality of display unit(s) are configured to dissimulate as a single integrated display unit.
[00031] As per another aspect, the display lens, the dial unit and plurality of display unit(s) are packaged together by means of the display housing top and the display housing bottom.
[00032] As per another aspect, the at least one first display unit displays a first set of vehicle information. The first set of vehicle information includes information static in nature, such as speed, odometer reading, fuel indication.
[00033] As per another aspect, the at least second display unit displays a second set of vehicle information, which includes information dynamic in nature, such as riding modes, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity
[00034] As per another aspect, the vehicle information display assembly is covered from top by a display lens. The display lens is a tinted lens or a smokey lens having low saturation and relatively high lightness.
[00035] As per an alternate embodiment, the at least one first display unit, and the at least one second display unit are integrated visually along with the tinted or smokey display lens to give a wholesome appearance of an integrated display unit.
[00036] As per an alternate embodiment, the at least one first display unit is a liquid crystal display unit or a light emitting diode display unit.
[00037] As per an alternate embodiment the at least one second display unit dissimulate as a single thin film transistor display unit.
[00038] As per an alternate embodiment the single integrated display unit, is a thin film transistor display unit.
[00039] As per an alternate embodiment the plurality of display unit(s) includes one or more mechanical display unit (s).
[00040] Exemplary embodiments detailing features regarding the aforesaid and other advantages of the present subject matter 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. 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. Further, it is to be noted that terms “upper”, “down”, “right”, “left”, “front”, “forward”, “rearward”, “downward”, “upward”, “top”, “bottom”, “exterior”, “interior” and like terms are used herein based on the illustrated state or in a standing state of the two wheeled vehicle with a driver riding thereon. Furthermore, arrows wherever provided in the top right corner of figure(s) in the drawings depicts direction with respect to the vehicle, wherein an arrow F denotes front direction, an arrow R indicates rear direction, an arrow Up denotes upward direction, an arrow Dw denotes downward direction, an arrow RH denotes right side, and an arrow LH denotes left side. Also, 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.
[00041] Fig. 1 illustrates a left-hand side view of a two wheeled vehicle 100 when viewed from left hand side of the rider while the rider is in riding position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The saddle-ride type vehicle (100) according to the current invention is provided with a power unit (101) that generates the power required to propel the vehicle forward, and a frame (102), which further includes a front frame (103), a central frame (104) and a rear frame (105) joined together to form the frame (102), and a power transmission unit (106), which transfers the power generated by the power unit (101) to the rear wheel (107) , and a front wheel (108) at front portion of the vehicle below the front frame (103) which is steerable by the rider, and a handle bar unit (109) comprising of a left handle bar grip (110) and a right handle bar grip (111) (not shown) which the rider can use to steer the front wheel (108) in the desired direction, and a front suspension unit (112) for smooth force transmission to the front wheel (108), and a rear suspension unit (113) for smooth force transmission to the rear wheel (107). The front frame (103) includes a head tube (114) and a down tube (115); the head tube (114) supports the front suspension unit (112), which further support the handle bar unit (109) in a steerable manner and the down tube (115) extends rearward and downward of the head tube (114). The central frame (104) has two tubes (not shown) on the left and right of the vehicle extending away from each other in a rearward direction. The left and right tubes are connected by a cross frame (not shown) extending in vehicle width direction. These left and right tubes further extend rearward and upward to form the rear frame (105), which supports other units of the vehicle at rear portion.
[00042] A front cowl unit (116) is provided ahead of the head tube (114) for covering the head tube (114) when viewed from front of the vehicle. A leg shield (117), extending downwards from the head tube (115), covers the head tube (114) and down tube (115) from the rear side. A front fender (118) is provided above the front wheel (108), in the vicinity of the front suspension unit (112), to prevent mud splashing onto the internal components of the vehicle at front portion. A handle bar rear cowl unit (119), at least partly covers the handle bar unit (109), from the rear side. A handle bar front cowl unit (120) at least partly covers the handle bar unit (109) from front side. A headlamp unit (121) is disposed on the handle bar front cowl unit (120) and mirror units (122,123) are disposed on the handle bar unit (109) through the handle bar front cowl unit (120). An interfacing portion of the handle bar front cowl unit (120) and the handle bar rear cowl unit (119) has a cut-out zone (not shown) on left side and right side for projecting the left handle bar grip (110) and right handle bar grip (111) (not shown) respectively. A vehicle information display unit (136) is mounted on the handle bar rear cowl unit (119) substantially behind the handle bar front cowl unit (120). A leg resting panel (124) is provided above the central frame (104) to cover a top portion of the central frame (104) and a bottom cowl (125) is provided below the central frame (104) to cover a bottom portion of the central frame (104).
[00043] On the rear side, a trunk unit (126) is disposed, at the space between the left and right tubes at the rear portion of the vehicle above the engine unit (101), to store articles such as laptop, documents, and files and so on. The trunk unit (126) is mounted onto the cross tube at the front zone and rear zone, thus getting supported by the rear frame (105). A seat unit (127) is provided, above the trunk unit (126) and extending throughout the rear frame (105), for the rider to sit over and maneuver the vehicle. The seat unit (127) is mounted onto the vehicle through a hinge unit (128), provided on the trunk unit (126), such that the seat can be opened by rotating it about the hinge unit (128) to provide access to the store room (129) on the trunk unit (126).
[00044] A side cowl unit (130) is provided on the left and right sides of the rear frame (105) so as to cover the internal components when viewed from left side of the vehicle and right side of the vehicle respectively. A front cover (131) is disposed ahead of the trunk unit (126) and below the seat unit (127) to cover the internal components, such as the power unit (101), frame (102) in a vehicle perspective view. A rear cover (132) is provided rearward to the rear frame (105) and an opening formed by assembling the rear cover (132) and the side cowl unit (130) is used to place a tail lamp unit (133) on the rear side. A rear fender (134) is disposed above the rear wheel (107) to prevent mud splashing onto internal components while riding. A grab rail (135) is disposed in the vicinity of the seat unit (127), on the rear portion of the vehicle, to enable a pillion rider to grab for support.
[00045] Fig. 2 illustrates a top perspective view of a two wheeled vehicle (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The figure illustrates a vehicle information display assembly (136) being disposed within a first plane (MN), substantially in between the handle bar assembly (110 shown in Fig. 1) of the vehicle (100). The first plane (MN) is the inclined plane defined in between the dotted lines M and N. present above the handle bar rear cowl unit (119) and substantially adjacent to the handle bar front cowl unit (120) such that the plane is substantially orthogonal to the line of sight of a rider of the vehicle in a seated condition of the rider.
[00046] Fig. 3a and Fig. 3b illustrates a top view and a side perspective view of a vehicle information display assembly (136) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle comprises of a display lens (320), a dial unit (400) (shown in Fig. 4) and a plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410). The display lens (320), the dial unit (400) and the plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) are packaged together by means of a display housing top (315) and a display housing bottom (325) (as shown in Fig. 3b and Fig. 4).
[00047] The plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) are visibly compartmentalized in a first space (305) and a second space (310), when the display lens (320) of the vehicle information display assembly (136) of the vehicle (100) is viewed by a rider. The plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) is placed on a first plane (MN) below the first space (305) and the second space (310) such that the plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) are configured to dissimulate as a single integrated display unit. The first space (305) includes left-hand side of the dial unit from a longitudinal axis (Z). The second space (310) includes right-hand side of the dial unit from a longitudinal axis (Z).
[00048] Fig. 4 illustrates an exploded view of a vehicle information display assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The figure illustrates an exploded view of the vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100) comprising a display lens (320), a dial unit (400), and a plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410). The display lens (320), the dial unit (400) and the plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) are configured on one top of the other, such that the plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) is placed on a first plane (MN) (shown in Fig. 2), below a first space (305) (shown in Fig. 3a) and a second space (310) (shown in Fig. 3a) such that the plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) are configured to dissimulate as a single integrated display unit, by giving an appearance of a single integrated display unit.
[00049] The display lens (320), the dial unit (400) and the plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) are packaged together by means of a display housing top (315) and a display housing bottom (325). Since the housing used for the present vehicle information display assembly (136) is only two, therefore lesser when compared to multiple housing vehicle information display assembly, the overall part count of the vehicle information display assembly (136) is visibly reduced. Also, the display lens (320) is circumscribed by means of a protective rim (401). The protective rim (401) includes one or more stud(s) (403) and one or more first projection (402). The display housing top (315) accommodates the display lens (320) along with the protective rim (401).
[00050] The display housing bottom (325) includes a plurality of receiving portion (415). The one or more stud(s) (403) and said one or more first projection (402) of the protective rim (401) is received by the plurality of receiving portions (415) of the display housing bottom (325).
[00051] In an embodiment the display lens (320) is a tinted lens or smokey lens having low saturation and relatively high lightness. The dial unit (400) is capable of accommodating the plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) within a first space (305) and a second space (310).
[00052] The plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) includes at least one first display unit (405) and at least one second display unit (410).
[00053] As per another aspect of the present invention, the at least one first display unit (405) displays static features, which are not prone to dynamic changes with respect to the user machine interface.
[00054] As per another embodiment, the at least one first display unit (405) includes at least one static display unit, displaying a first set of functions. Such static display units provide a fixed set of symbols which are mechanically affixed to an underlying layer of plastic or paper material. Moreover, such static display units usually use levels and sequencing of symbols to allow more choices with fewer symbols for corresponding functions. Therefore, each symbol on the display may represent a different meaning on different levels of the display unit. Such display units have many advantages, such as low cost of materials, durability and reduced display preparation time. Therefore, the first set of vehicular functions includes functions that are static in nature and therefore the display of such functions does not change automatically. Such first set of vehicle information includes information such as speed, odometer reading, fuel indication, etc.
[00055] As per another embodiment, the at least one first display unit (405) is an indirect light emitting display unit and is further lit by a back light disposed below the at least one first display unit (405) (not shown) accommodated in the display housing bottom (325). The backlight is optimally adjusted in a manner such that the content of the at least one first display unit (405) is optimally visible during both day and night. Such information clustering and customization is done to improve speed of reading / response of the rider, so that the rider can access the required information within fractions of seconds while retrieving the information.
[00056] The at least one second display unit (410) includes at least one dynamic display unit, displaying a second set of functions. Dynamic displays can provide large number of pages with relatively few symbols per page and the operation of the vehicle (100) is usually through a sequence of recognition-based decisions. The at least one second display unit (410) displays dynamic features which are prone to dynamic changes with respect to the user machine interface, for example, riding modes, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, etc. Therefore, such second set of functions include functions that are dynamic in nature and therefore the display of such functions changes automatically as a normal part of operating the vehicle (100).
[00057] As per an embodiment, the at least one second display unit (410) is a direct light emitting display unit which is capable of producing own light and does not require an extra light source to enable adequate visibility. Also, since the light emitted by the thin film transistor display unit is capable of self-adjusting with respect to day and night. Therefore, the information segregated on this part of the display unit is real time dynamic information, which changes dynamically and required to be noticed by the rider within less attention span as and when required.
[00058] In an embodiment the at least one first display unit (405) is made of a liquid crystal display unit or a light emitting diode display unit. The at least one second display unit (410) is a thin film transistor display unit which emit light of their own. The liquid crystal display unit or a light emitting diode display unit are of low cost when compared to thin film transistor display units.
[00059] Both at least one first display (405) and the at least one second display unit (410) are disposed in the vehicle information display assembly (136) within a first space (305) and a second space (310) respectively, such that the plurality of display unit(s) dissimulatively appear to be made of a single integrated display unit, such as a thin film transistor display unit. Therefore, giving an appearance of a high end TFT display, making the vehicle information display assembly (136) aesthetically appealing to the rider, while at the same time making the display unit as a whole more functionally effective as well as cost efficient.
[00060] Moreover, such information clustering and customization is done to improve speed of reading / response of the rider, so that the rider can access the required information within fractions of seconds while retrieving the information.
[00061] The at least one first display unit (405) is placed below a first space (305) (shown in Fig. 3a). The at least one second display unit (410) is placed below a second space (310) (shown in Fig. 3a). Such compartmentalization is done to further enable optimal information segregation for the ease of readability.
[00062] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, suggest the area of the first display unit (405) and the area of the second display unit (410) together constitute 100% of the total display zone area.
[00063] As per an alternate embodiment, the area of the first display unit (405) ranges between 50 % to 80% of the total display zone area. This is done to achieve best display results without fatigue or distraction to rider as well as without undue increase in cost.
[00064] As per an alternate aspect, the at least one first display unit (405), and the at least one second display unit (410) are integrated visually along with the tinted or smokey display lens (320) to give a wholesome appearance of an integrated display unit.
[00065] As per another embodiment, the liquid crystal display unit used as one of the pluralities of display unit(s) is a negative segment liquid crystal display unit. The negative segment liquid crystal display unit has light color indicative units on a comparatively darker background.
[00066] As per another embodiment, the at least one first display unit (405) and said at least one second display unit (410) are aligned at same level.
[00067] As per another embodiment, the at least one first display unit (405) and the at least one second display unit (410) are aligned at different levels.
[00068] As per another embodiment, the plurality of display unit(s) (405, 410) includes one or more mechanical display unit (s), for example a speedometer (not shown). Such mechanical display unit can be a separate display unit or is also capable of being integrated to the same vehicle information display assembly (136) of a vehicle (100).
[00069] Therefore, the proposed solution reduces the part count and cost of the vehicle information display unit (136) by giving a hybrid solution between an L.C.D, a T.F.T and/or mechanical technologies imbedded in a vehicle information display unit (136), whilst increasing perception of the vehicle information display unit (136) being a high-end TFT based vehicle information display unit (136).
[00070] Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in the light of above disclosure. Therefore, within the scope of claims of the present subject matter, the present disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
100 Vehicle
101 Engine unit
120 Handle bar front cowl unit
102 Frame assembly
121 Headlamp unit
103 Front frame
122,123 Mirror units
104 Central frame
124 Leg resting panel
105 Rear frame
125 Bottom cowl
106 Power transmission unit
126 Trunk Unit
107 Rear wheel
127 Seat unit
108 Front wheel
128 Hinge unit
109 Handle bar unit
129 Store room
110 Left handle bar grip
130 Side cowl unit
112 Front suspension unit
131 Front cover
113 Rear suspension unit 132 Rear cover
114 Head tube
133 Lamp unit
115 Down tube
134 Rear fender
116 Front cowl unit
135 Grab rail
117 Leg shield
118 Front fender
119 Handle bar rear cowl unit

136 Vehicle Information Display Assembly
305 First space
310 Second space
315 Display housing top
320 Display lens
325 Display housing bottom
401 Protective rim
402 First projection
403 Stud(s)
400 Dial art
405 First display unit
410 Second display unit
415 Receiving portion
MN First plane

Documents

Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202141013260-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [26-03-2021(online)].pdf 2021-03-26
2 202141013260-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [26-03-2021(online)].pdf 2021-03-26
3 202141013260-FORM 18 [26-03-2021(online)].pdf 2021-03-26
4 202141013260-FORM 1 [26-03-2021(online)].pdf 2021-03-26
5 202141013260-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [26-03-2021(online)].jpg 2021-03-26
6 202141013260-DRAWINGS [26-03-2021(online)].pdf 2021-03-26
7 202141013260-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [26-03-2021(online)].pdf 2021-03-26
8 202141013260-FER.pdf 2022-10-19
9 202141013260-FER_SER_REPLY [25-02-2023(online)].pdf 2023-02-25
10 202141013260-DRAWING [25-02-2023(online)].pdf 2023-02-25
11 202141013260-CLAIMS [25-02-2023(online)].pdf 2023-02-25
12 202141013260-PatentCertificate03-01-2024.pdf 2024-01-03
13 202141013260-IntimationOfGrant03-01-2024.pdf 2024-01-03

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