Description:FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
[39 OF 1970]
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10 & rule 13]

TITLE: “AN AIMING BEZEL UNIT FOR A HEADLAMP OF A VEHICLE”

Name of the Applicant:
HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED

Address of the Applicant:
The Grand Plaza, Plot No.2, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj- Phase -II, New Delhi, India, 110 070

Nationality: IN

The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

TECHNICAL FIELD

[001] Present disclosure generally relates to vehicles. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a headlamp of a two wheeled vehicle. Further, embodiments of the present disclosure disclose an aiming bezel unit in the headlamp of the vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
[002] Vehicles such as, but not limited to, motorized scooters, motorcycles, etc., among other components and assemblies include body frame, a power unit, a passenger seating area, a storage space, and wheels. The power unit is adapted to provide the necessary power to the wheels, to drive the vehicle. The power unit, seating area, storage space, etc., are all carried by the body frame. The wheels are connected to the body frame.

[003] In addition to the above components, the vehicle also includes headlamps [interchangeably also referred to as “headlights”], taillights, blinkers/winkers provided for illuminating road ahead of vehicle in dark conditions. The headlight of vehicles, such as the two-wheeled vehicles, have a low beam and a high beam configuration, where one of such configurations of the headlamp may be operable at a time based on requirement of an operator, on actuation of a dimmer switch. Conventional headlamps include a plurality of light sources having different power capacity so that, on being operated independently, light projected from the headlamp may be selectively varied for operating between the high beam and the low beam.

[004] Conventional headlamps include a headlamp body, a fixed bezel, a movable bezel [also interchangeably referred to as “aiming bezel”] and a tilting mechanism. Such tilting mechanisms of the headlamps may assist in displacing moveable bezel relative to the fixed bezel or the headlamp body. Such displacement in the headlamp permits changing direction of the light being projected therefrom. In general, such tilting of the movable bezel may be in a range between 2° to 5° relative to a horizontal axis of the headlamp.

[005] To accommodate operation of the tilting mechanism and to allow movement of the moveable bezel, the conventional headlamps are defined with cut-outs in the fixed bezel and/or the headlamp body. Such cut-outs provide tolerance in the fixed bezel to adjust aim or focus of the headlamps as per requirements of the operator, by using the tilting mechanism. However, such cut-outs in the fixed bezel and/or the headlamp body render design of such headlamp to be unpleasant and unappealing. Conversely, such cut-outs in the fixed bezel also reduces area of reflectivity defined in the fixed bezel, thereby rendering lower efficiency of reflectively from such fixed bezel of the headlamps.

[006] The present disclosure is intended to address and overcome one or more limitations in conventional headlamps of the vehicle.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[007] One or more shortcomings of conventional headlamps are overcome, and additional advantages are provided through the headlamp as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered as a part of the claimed disclosure.

[008] In a non-limiting embodiment of the disclosure, an aiming bezel unit for a headlamp of a two wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The aiming bezel unit includes a housing, which is movably secured in a casing of the headlamp. The housing being configured to accommodate one or more reflectors. The aiming bezel unit also includes an aiming bezel, being defined with a first major surface and a second major surface and one or more receiving portions defined through the first major surface to the second major surface. The aiming bezel removably secured to the housing and the one or more reflectors being received by the one or more receiving portions. The aiming bezel further includes at least one wall which is projecting forwardly from a lateral side of at least two opposing edges of the aiming bezel. The aiming bezel also includes at least one protrusion which is projecting forwardly from the first major surface, where the at least one protrusion is defined with a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end being taperdly projecting from the proximal end, and the at least one protrusion, when viewed from a side profile of the aiming bezel, being defined with an undercut. Such configuration of the aiming bezel of the aiming bezel unit renders the fixed bezel of the headlamp free from cut-outs, thereby providing better aesthetic appeal to configuration of the headlamp of the vehicle. Also, as there is no requirement of defining the cut-outs in the fixed bezel of the headlamp, proportion of reflectivity is not compromised.

[009] In an embodiment, width at the distal end of the at least one protrusion is greater than the width at the proximal end of the at least one protrusion. Such variation in width of the at least one protrusion allows selective regulation of reflected light from the aiming bezel unit, on varying position of the aiming bezel by an adjuster unit for improving focus of light projected. Also, increase in width at the distal end when compared to the width at proximal end ensures that the gap between the at least one wall and the at least one protrusion may be compensated for improving reflectivity.

[0010] In an embodiment, the at least one protrusion being spaced apart from each of the at least one wall of the aiming bezel. By defining distance between the at least one protrusion and the at least wall on its either side, the aiming bezel unit may be adjusted and displaced relative to the fixed bezel, without causing any rubbing action therebetween.

[0011] In an embodiment, the undercut on each side of the at least one protrusion being defined with a height greater at the proximal end, when compared to the height of the undercut at the distal end. The undercut laterally and inwardly extends between the distal end and the proximal end of the at least one protrusion. Such tapered configuration of the at least one protrusion allows the aiming bezel unit to regulate focusing of the reflected light from the headlamp.

[0012] In an embodiment, each of the at least one wall defines a slit on either side of the at least one protrusion. The slit in each of the at least one wall eases manufacturing of the of the aiming bezel, by incorporating a slider between the slit and the undercut.

[0013] In an embodiment, the second major surface of the aiming bezel comprises at least one connecting arm, extending rewardly. With such configuration, the aiming bezel is removably connected to the housing, without requiring a skilled operator in the assembly line.

[0014] In an other embodiment of the present disclosure, a headlamp of a two wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The headlamp includes a casing, a fixed bezel which is removably secured to the casing and a cover element accommodating at least a portion of the fixed bezel and removably secured to the casing. The headlamp also includes an aiming bezel unit, that is positioned within the cover element and movably secured to the casing. The aiming bezel unit includes a housing, which is movably secured in a casing of the headlamp. The housing being configured to accommodate one or more reflectors. The aiming bezel unit also includes an aiming bezel, being defined with a first major surface and a second major surface and one or more receiving portions defined through the first major surface to the second major surface. The aiming bezel removably secured to the housing and the one or more reflectors being received by the one or more receiving portions. The aiming bezel further includes at least one wall which is projecting forwardly from a lateral side of at least two opposing edges of the aiming bezel. The aiming bezel also includes at least one protrusion which is projecting forwardly from the first major surface, where the at least one protrusion is defined with a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end being taperdly projecting from the proximal end, and the at least one protrusion, when viewed from a side profile of the aiming bezel, being defined with an undercut. Such configuration of the aiming bezel of the aiming bezel unit renders the fixed bezel of the headlamp free from cut-outs, thereby providing better aesthetic appeal to configuration of the headlamp of the vehicle. Also, as there is no requirement of defining the cut-outs in the fixed bezel of the headlamp, proportion of reflectivity is not compromised.

[0015] In an embodiment, the headlamp includes an adjuster unit, movably coupled to the aiming bezel unit through the casing. The adjuster unit being configured to be operated for aiming light.

[0016] It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined together to form further embodiments of the disclosure.

[0017] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

[0018] The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the description. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments of the present invention are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanied drawings wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates a two-wheeled vehicle including an exemplary headlamp, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure

[0020] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of a front structure of the two wheeled vehicle depicting the headlamp, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] FIG. 3a illustrates an exploded view of the headlamp of FIG. 2;

[0022] FIGs. 3b and 3c illustrate a front and perspective views of the headlamp of FIG. 3A without a cover element, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] FIG. 3d illustrates an exploded view of an aiming bezel unit of the headlamp of FIGs. 3A-3C, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0024] FIGS. 4a-4d illustrate various views of an aiming bezel of the aiming bezel unit of the headlamp, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the headlamp illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein. The drawings referred to in this description are not to be understood as being drawn to scale except if specifically noted, and such drawings are only exemplary in nature.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the spirit and the scope of the invention.

[0027] Before describing detailed embodiments, it may be observed that the novelty and inventive step that are in accordance with the present disclosure resides in the configuration of an aiming bezel unit of a headlamp. It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art would be motivated from the present disclosure and modify the various constructions of the aiming bezel unit or an aiming bezel of the aiming bezel unit described thereof. However, such modifications should be construed within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings are showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.

[0028] In the present disclosure, the term “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration”. Any embodiment or implementation of the present subject matter described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.

[0029] The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof used in the disclosure, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, such that a device or a system that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such a device or a system. In other words, one or more elements in the device or the system proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the device or the system.

[0030] The terms like “at least one” and “one or more” may be used interchangeably or in combination throughout the description.

[0031] While the present disclosure is illustrated in the context of a two-wheeled vehicle, however, headlamp, frame and aspects and features thereof can be used with other type of vehicles as well. The terms “vehicle” and “two-wheeled vehicle” have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term “vehicle” comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicle, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), and the like.

[0032] The terms “front/forward”, “rear/rearward/back/backward”, “up/upper/top/upward”, “down/lower/lower ward/downward, bottom”, “left/leftward”, “right/rightward” used therein represents the directions as seen from a vehicle driver sitting astride.

[0033] For better understanding of the disclosure, reference would now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the accompanying figures and description here below. Further, in the following figures, the same reference numerals are used to identify the same components in various views.

[0034] Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose an aiming bezel unit for a headlamp of a two wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The aiming bezel unit includes a housing, which is movably secured in a casing of the headlamp. The housing being configured to accommodate one or more reflectors. The aiming bezel unit also includes an aiming bezel, being defined with a first major surface and a second major surface and one or more receiving portions defined through the first major surface to the second major surface. The aiming bezel removably secured to the housing and the one or more reflectors being received by the one or more receiving portions. The aiming bezel further includes at least one wall which is projecting forwardly from a lateral side of at least two opposing edges of the aiming bezel. The aiming bezel also includes at least one protrusion which is projecting forwardly from the first major surface, where the at least one protrusion is defined with a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end being taperdly projecting from the proximal end, and the at least one protrusion, when viewed from a side profile of the aiming bezel, being defined with an undercut. Such configuration of the aiming bezel of the aiming bezel unit renders the fixed bezel of the headlamp free from cut-outs, thereby providing better aesthetic appeal to configuration of the headlamp of the vehicle. Also, as there is no requirement of defining the cut-outs in the fixed bezel of the headlamp, proportion of reflectivity is not compromised.

[0035] Embodiments of the present disclosure also disclose a front structure of a two-wheeled vehicle. The front structure comprising a steering assembly, a head tube structured to support the steering assembly, a bracket supported by a handlebar of the steering assembly and a headlamp connectable to at least one of the bracket, the handlebar, the head tube and a body mount defined in the front structure of the two-wheeled vehicle discussed above.

[0036] The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4d. In the figures, the same element or elements which have similar functions are indicated by the same reference signs.

[0037] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of a portion of a front structure of a two wheeled vehicle (200) [hereinafter interchangeably referred to as “vehicle (200)”] in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. The vehicle (200) (200) as best seen in Fig. 1 and referred to herein, embodies a motorcycle or a moped or a motor bike. Alternatively, the vehicle (200) may embody any other ridden vehicles such as motorized scooter vehicle (200), all-terrain vehicles (ATV) etc., without limiting the scope of the disclosure.

[0038] The front structure of the vehicle (200) may include, among other components, a steering unit (201), and a front ground engaging member (202) operatively connected to a handlebar (203) of the steering unit (201), to enable a rider to steer the vehicle (200). Further, the front structure of the vehicle (200) may be reinforced by a frame (204) which may include various integral and/or interconnected members and linkages to support at least one of the steering unit (201), the front ground engaging member (202) and the handle, for selectively manoeuvring and operating the vehicle (200).

[0039] In the illustrative embodiment, the front structure of the vehicle (200) also includes a headlamp (100) for assisting a user for manoeuvring and operating the vehicle (200). The headlamp (100) [interchangeably referred to as “headlight”] may be secured in the steering unit (201) or may be accommodated in a vehicular body of the front structure of the vehicle (200), as per parameters including, but not limited to, positioning of the headlamp (100), orientation of the headlamp (100), design of the front structure, nature of connection between the headlamp (100) and other components of the vehicle (200), among others. In the illustrative embodiment of Fig. 2, the headlamp (100) is depicted to be included in an enclosure (105) or vehicle (200) panel associated with the steering unit (201), while the same should not be considered as a limitation of the headlamp (100) or that of the steering unit (201) or that of the vehicle (200). The headlamp (100) is secured within such portion of the enclosure (105) using fasteners, while such securing members should not be limited and other configuration for securement such as, but not limited to, snap-fitting, clamping, among others, may also be employed. The enclosure (105) depicted in Fig. 2 includes a front enclosure portion (105a) and a rear enclosure portion (105b), where the headlamp (100) is secured in a space (105c) defined in the front enclosure portion (105a). The headlamp (100) is sandwiched between the front enclosure portion (105a) and the rear enclosure portion (105b) to secure within the space (105c) for illumination of travel path ahead of the vehicle (200), while it may also be noted that the headlamp (100) may be rigidly connected to at least one of the front enclosure portion (105a) and the rear enclosure portion (105b) to be seated and secure within the space (105c). In some embodiment, the headlamp (100) may be connected to the frame (204) at the front structure of the vehicle (200).

[0040] In an embodiment, the headlamp (100) may be operated by actuation unit (not seen in figs.) including, but not limited to, knob, switch, touchpad, and the like, being provisioned in the steering unit (201) or associated with the vehicle (200). Such actuation unit may be positioned at a predefined location to be accessible to a user for suitably operating the headlamp (100). Also, such actuation unit may include a display unit (not shown), which may be configured to display operating information of the headlamp (100). In an embodiment, the operating information may be including, but not limited to, intensity, orientation, range of light emission, color of light emitted, among others, where such operating information may be selectively varied based on either the actuation means or by manipulating the operating information on the display.

[0041] FIGS. 3a to 3d are exemplary embodiments depicting the headlamp (100) for the vehicle (200) according to present disclosure. The headlamp (100) includes a casing (101), a fixed bezel (102), a cover element (103), and an aiming bezel unit (50). The casing (101) of the headlamp (100) may adapted to be secured in the vehicle (200), for supporting the headlamp (100). The casing (101) may be connectable to at least a portion of the front structure of the vehicle (200), which is configured to allow other components of the headlamp (100) to be secured without producing noise or be subjected to minimal vibrations during travel of the vehicle (200). The casing (101) may be structured with a predefined profile that may resemble the space (105c) defined in the front structure of the vehicle (200) for suitably accommodating the headlamp (100). In some embodiment, the casing (101) may be structured to extend outwardly from the space (105c) in the front structure for positioning the headlamp (100). In an embodiment, the headlamp (100) also includes one or more light sources that have not been depicted in Figs. for sake of simplicity and the same may not be construed as a limitation.

[0042] The casing (101) may be structured to house the aiming bezel unit (50), while being configured to receive the fixed bezel (102) for securing the aiming bezel unit (50) within the casing (101). The fixed bezel (102) may be connected to the casing (101) by elements including, but not limited to, fasteners, snap-fitting elements, press-fitting, clamps, among others to removably secure the fixed bezel (102) and in-turn the aiming bezel unit (50) within the casing (101). In the illustrative embodiment, the fixed bezel (102) is divided into segments by one or more partitions (102a) which selectively allow illumination and/or projection of light from the headlamp (100) on the travel part. The fixed bezel (102) and the one or more partitions (102a) may include a reflective surface, to reflect substantial light emitted from the one or more light sources. The reflective surface may be imparted due to fixing of a reflective material (not seen in Figs.) on an outer surface of the fixed bezel (102) or may be due to the fixed bezel (102) being made of such reflective material. It may be construed that any cutout or void spaces defined in the fixed bezel (102) may affect reflectivity of light in and from the headlamp (100), which may affect characteristics of illumination from the headlamp (100). To cater such reflectivity and improve performance of the headlamp (100), in the illustrative embodiment, the fixed bezel (102) is formed by minimal machining during manufacturing and includes minimal or no cutouts for either affixing the fixed bezel (102) with the casing (101) or accommodating the aiming bezel unit (50).

[0043] The cover element (103), as best seen in Fig. 3a, provides ingress protection to the headlamp (100) and secures the fixed bezel (102) to the casing (101), when viewed from a front direction of the vehicle (200). Further, the cover element (103) may be made from a transparent material to transmit light from the headlamp (100) on to the travel path for maneuvering and operating the vehicle (200). The cover element (103) may be secured to the casing (101) by means of but not limited to, fasteners, snap-fitting means, press-fitting, clamps, among others for securement. The cover element (103) and the casing (101) may also include a sealing element (not seen in Figs.) to prevent influence of surrounding environment on performance of the headlamp (100). The cover element (103) may also be assembled with a lens (not seen in Figs.) which determines focal characteristics of the emitted light from the headlamp (100).

[0044] The headlamp (100) also includes the aiming bezel unit (50), which is configured to selectively adjust direction of light being emitted from the headlamp (100). The aiming bezel unit (50) is operable by an adjuster (104) of the headlamp (100), as best seen in Fig. 3a. The adjuster (104) is configured to vary orientation of the aiming bezel (1) relative to the fixed bezel (102) for varying distance or focal trajectory of the light being emitted from the headlamp (100) relative to the front structure of the vehicle (200). In an embodiment, the adjuster (104) may be configured to pivot the aiming bezel unit (50) relative to the fixed bezel (102) about a horizontal plane of the headlamp (100), to vary the focal trajectory of the light from the headlamp (100). For instance, when the adjuster (104) adjusts the aiming bezel (1) above the horizontal plane of the headlamp (100), the focal trajectory of the light from the headlamp (100) is farther from the frontal structure of the vehicle (200). Also, when the adjuster (104) adjusts the aiming bezel (1) below the horizontal plane of the headlamp (100), the focal trajectory of the light from the headlamp (100) is proximal to the frontal structure of the vehicle (200). The actuator may be adapted to vary orientation of the aiming bezel (1) by an angular distance in a range of -5° to 5° relative to the fixed bezel (102) about the horizontal plane of the headlamp (100). In an embodiment, the adjuster (104) may be gear arrangement, a leadscrew vertically coupled to aiming bezel (1), among others, capable of displacing the aiming bezel unit (50) for adjusting the focal trajectory of the light from the headlamp (100).
[0045] FIG. 3d is an exemplary embodiment illustrating an exploded view of the aiming bezel unit (50) connected to the casing (101) of the headlamp (100). The aiming bezel unit (50) includes a housing (11) which is movably secured in the casing (101) of the headlamp (100). The housing (11) is configured to accommodate one or more reflectors (12), which are configured to reflect the light emitted from the one or more light sources of the headlamp (100). The one or more reflectors (12) are secured in one or more connection sections (11a) defined in the housing (11), where the one or more reflectors (12) are removably connected to the housing (11) by elements such as, but not limited to, snap-fitting elements, press-fitting, clamps, among others. In the illustrative embodiment, the one or more reflectors (12) are connectable to the housing (11) by fasteners, while such connection should not be construed to be limitation as other connecting means may also be employed. Further, the one or more reflectors (12) are complemented by support members (11b) defined in the housing (11), where the support members (11b) are configured to direct light being reflected from each of the one or more reflectors (12). Such directing of the light by the support members (11b) and the one or more reflectors (12) are configured to improve focusing of the light being projected by the headlamp (100).

[0046] The aiming bezel unit (50) also includes an aiming bezel (1), which is configured to assist in aiming the light being emitted and/or reflected from the headlamp (100), as best seen in Figs. 4a to 4c. The aiming bezel (1) is connected and positioned in front of the one or more reflectors (12), when viewed from a perspective view such as Fig. 3c. The aiming bezel (1) is defined with a first major surface (2) and a second major surface (3), where the second major surface (3) is defined on an opposite surface of said first major surface (2) of the aiming bezel (1). In an embodiment, the first major surface (2) and the second major surface (3) are along length to width dimension of such aiming bezel (1), i.e., a planar portion of the aiming bezel (1) having maximum surface area when measured between length, width and height of the aiming bezel (1). The second major surface (3) of the aiming bezel (1) may be structured to be proximal to the housing (11) and/or the one or more reflectors (12) on connection, while the first major surface (2) of the aiming bezel (1) may be positioned away from connection with the housing (11), or vice versa. For the sake of explanation, the first major surface (2) of the aiming bezel (1) may be positioned away from connection with the housing (11) and in line with direction of transmission of light from the headlamp (100), which may not be considered as a limitation to the aiming bezel unit (50) or that of the headlamp (100).
[0047] In the illustrative embodiment, the aiming bezel (1) includes at least one protrusion (6) projecting forwardly from the first major surface (2) of the aiming bezel (1), as best seen in Figs. 3d and 4a to 4c. The at least one protrusion (6) of the aiming bezel (1) is defined with a proximal end (7) and a distal end (8), where the proximal end (7) of the at least one protrusion (6) is flush-formed at the first major surface (2), while the distal end (8) is taperdly projecting from the proximal end (7) for a predetermined length. The predetermined length of the at least one protrusion (6) may be in a range of 5mm to 40mm, where such predetermined length of the at least one protrusion (6) may be varied based on requirement and design of the aiming bezel unit (50) without considering dimension to be a limitation. The distal end (8) of the at least one protrusion (6) being taperdly projecting from the proximal end (7) may allow the aiming bezel (1) to selectively vary direction of the light being projected from the headlamp (100) for adjusting the focal trajectory of the light being emitted from the headlamp (100) relative to the front structure of the vehicle (200). Also, with such tapered structure of the at least one projection between the proximal end (7) and the distal end (8), the focal trajectory may be calibrated and/or adjusted for minimal variation in degree of change in orientation of the aiming bezel (1) or the aiming bezel unit (50) by the actuator of the headlamp (100). Additionally, the tapered structure of the at least one projection may be adapted to allow divergence of the light being projected from the one or more light sources and passing through the one or more reflectors (12). Such configuration of the aiming bezel (1) may improve field of focus of the headlamp (100) and avoid formation of dark-spots or shadows during adjustment of the aiming bezel unit (50).

[0048] In an embodiment, the aiming bezel (1) may be removably connected and secured to the housing (11) of the aiming bezel unit (50). The second major surface (3) of the aiming bezel (1) includes at least one connecting arm (14) [best seen in Figs. 3d and 4c], extending rewardly from the second major surface (3) and towards the housing (11) in a vehicle (200) length direction for securement. The at least one connecting arm (14) of the second major surface (3) of the aiming bezel (1) may be connected to the housing (11) by elements such as, but not limited to, snap-fitting means, press-fitting, adhesive bonding, among others, while fastening may also be performed. The at least one connecting arm (14) extending rearwardly from the second major surface (3) may allow the user to position the one or more reflectors (12) within one or more receiving portions (13) of the aiming bezel (1), for selectively aligning, positioning and/or securing the aiming bezel (1) onto the housing (11) through the one or more reflectors (12).

[0049] In the illustrative embodiment, the aiming bezel (1) includes at least one wall (4) projecting forwardly from a lateral side of at least two opposing edges (5) of the aiming bezel (1), as best seen in Figs. 4a to 4c. The at least one wall (4) is positioned distant from the at least one protrusion (6) of the aiming bezel (1). Each of the at least one wall (4) of the aiming bezel (1) may be defined with a slit (10) on either side of the at least one protrusion (6), where each of the at one wall may enable the aiming bezel (1) to be aligned with the one or more reflectors (12) and be connected thereto. The slit (10) on each side of the at least one wall (4) may define gap between the at least one protrusion (6) of the aiming bezel (1) and the fixed bezel (102) to prevent rubbing or frictional engagement during adjustment of the aiming bezel unit (50). Also, due to such gap being defined, providing cutouts in the fixed bezel (102) may be avoided, which increases reflectivity from the fixed bezel (102) and also improves aesthetic appearance of the headlamp (100).

[0050] In an embodiment, the aiming bezel (1) may be manufactured by an injection moulding process, while other manufacturing process such as, die-casting (3D), 3D printing, press forming, and any other process capable of producing the aiming bezel (1). The aiming bezel (1) may be manufactured by including the at least one protrusion (6), the at least two walls (4) and the slit (10), while it is also possible to fix such protrusion and walls onto the first major surface (2) of the aiming bezel (1). In the illustrative embodiment, the aiming bezel (1) is manufactured by including the at least one protrusion (6), the at least two walls (4) and the slit (10), where the at least one protrusion (6) of the aiming bezel (1), when viewed from a side profile of the aiming bezel (50) [as best seen in Fig. 4d], is defined with an undercut (9). The undercut (9) on each side of the at least one protrusion (6) being defined with a height greater at the proximal end (7), when compared to the height of the undercut (9) at the distal end (8). In an embodiment, the undercut (9) is defined in the aiming bezel (1) by providing a slider (not seen in Figs.) between the slit (10) and the undercut (9) during manufacturing of the aiming bezel (1). The slit (10) in the aiming bezel (1) may allow removal of the sliders from either sides, allowing the undercut (9) to be formed. Such configuration of the undercut (9) may allow the at least one protrusion (6) of the aiming bezel (1) to be manufactured with tapered structure. Also, the undercut (9) is structured to laterally and inwardly extend between the distal end (8) and the proximal end (7) of the at least one protrusion (6). Such configuration of the undercut (9) of the at least one protrusion (6) allows the aiming bezel (1) to be manufactured by injection moulding process with involving minimal to no material removal process. Due to which, cost associated with manufacturing of the aiming bezel (1) is inherently reduced.

[0051] One advantage is that the headlamp (100) and the aiming bezel unit (50) has a simple and a compact construction which enables the user to adjust the headlamp (100) position in a convenient and quick manner. Also, variation in width of the at least one protrusion (6) allows selective regulation of reflected light from the aiming bezel unit (50), on varying position of the aiming bezel (1) by the adjustor (104) for improving focus of light projected. Additionally, increase in width at the distal end (8) when compared to the width at proximal end (7) ensures that the gap between the at least one wall (4) and the at least one protrusion (6) may be compensated for improving reflectivity of the headlamp (100).

[0052] Herein, the terms “attached”, “connected”, “interconnected”, “contacting”, “mounted”, “coupled” and the like can mean either direct or indirect attachment or contact between elements, unless stated otherwise.

[0053] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this invention, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the invention. These and other modifications in the nature of the invention or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the invention herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the invention and not as a limitation.

[0054] It is to be understood that a person of ordinary skill in the art may develop a vehicle (200) or headlamp (100) or the aiming bezel unit (50) of similar configuration without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. Such modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure covers such modifications and variations provided they come within the ambit of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0055] Well-known functions or constructions may not be described in detail for brevity and/or clarity. As used herein the expression “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

Equivalents:

[0056] With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.

[0057] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances, where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system (100) having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.” While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims.
, Claims:We claim:

1. An aiming bezel unit (50) for a headlamp (100) of a vehicle (200), the aiming bezel unit (50) comprising:
a housing (11), movably secured in a casing (101) of the headlamp (100), the housing (11) configured to accommodate one or more reflectors (12); and
an aiming bezel (1), defined with a first major surface (2) and a second major surface (3), and one or more receiving portions (13) defined through the first major surface (2) to the second major surface (3), the aiming bezel (1) removably secured to the housing (11) and the one or more reflectors (12) being received by the one or more receiving portions (13), the aiming bezel (1) comprises:
at least one wall (4) projecting forwardly from a lateral side of at least two opposing edges (5) of the aiming bezel (1), and
at least one protrusion (6) projecting forwardly from the first major surface (2) of the aiming bezel (1),
wherein the at least one protrusion (6) defined with a proximal end (7) and a distal end (8), the distal end (8) being taperdly projecting from the proximal end (7), and
wherein the at least one protrusion (6), when viewed from a side profile of the aiming bezel (50), being defined with an undercut (9).

2. The aiming bezel unit (50) as claimed in claim 1, wherein width at the distal end (8) of the at least one protrusion (6) is greater than the width at the proximal end (7) of the at least one protrusion (6).

3. The aiming bezel unit (50) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one protrusion (6) being spaced apart from each of the at least one wall (4) of the aiming bezel (1).

4. The aiming bezel unit (50) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the undercut (9) on each side of the at least one protrusion (6) being defined with a height greater at the proximal end (7), when compared to the height of the undercut (9) at the distal end (8).

5. The aiming bezel unit (50) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the at least one wall (4) defines a slit (10) on either side of the at least one protrusion (6).

6. The aiming bezel unit (50) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second major surface (3) of the aiming bezel (1) comprises at least one connecting arm (14), extending rewardly.

7. The aiming bezel unit (50) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the undercut (9) laterally and inwardly extends between the distal end (8) and the proximal end (7) of the at least one protrusion (6).

8. A headlamp (100) of a vehicle, the headlamp (100) comprising:
a casing (101);
a fixed bezel (102), removably secured to the casing (101);
a cover element (103), accommodating at least a portion of the fixed bezel (102) and removably secured to the casing (101); and
an aiming bezel unit (50) positioned within the cover element (103) and movably secured to the casing (101), the aiming bezel unit (50) comprising:
a housing (11), movably secured in the casing (101), the housing (11) being configured to accommodate one or more reflectors (12); and
an aiming bezel (1), defined with a first major surface (2) and a second major surface (3), and one or more receiving portions (13) defined through the first major surface (2) to the second major surface (3), the aiming bezel (1) removably secured to the housing (11) and the one or more reflectors (12) being received by the one or more cut-outs, the aiming bezel (1) comprises:
at least one wall (4) laterally projecting forwardly from the first major surface (2) about at least two opposing edges (5) of the aiming bezel (1), and
at least one protrusion (6) projecting forwardly from the first major surface (2) of the aiming bezel (1),
wherein the at least one protrusion (6) defined with a proximal end (7) and a distal end (8), the distal end (8) being taperdly projecting from the proximal end (7), and
wherein the at least one protrusion (6), when viewed from a side profile of the aiming bezel (50), being defined with an undercut (9) that laterally and inwardly extending between the distal end (8) and the proximal end (7).

9. The headlamp (100) as claimed in claim 8, comprises an adjuster (104), movably coupled to the aiming bezel unit (50) through the casing (101), wherein the adjuster unit (50) being configured to be operated for aiming light.

10. The headlamp (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein width at the distal end (8) of the at least one protrusion (6) is greater than the width at the proximal end (7) of the at least one protrusion (6).

11. The headlamp (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the at least one protrusion (6) being distant from each of the at least one wall (4) of the aiming bezel (1).

12. The headlamp (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the undercut (9) on each side of the at least one protrusion (6) being defined with a height greater at the proximal end (7), when compared to the height of the undercut (9) at the distal end (8).

13. The headlamp (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the undercut (9) laterally and inwardly extends between the distal end (8) and the proximal end (7) of the at least one protrusion (6).

Dated this 16th day of September 2022

GOPINATH ARENUR SHANKARAJ
IN/PA 1852
Of K&S Partners
AGENT FOR THE APPLICANT