Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to a helmet. More particularly, the present invention relates to an alignment mechanism for the helmet to charge an energy storage device on the helmet.

BACKGROUND

A helmet is a safety gear that is worn by a driver and a pillion rider while driving the vehicle to protect the head of the wearer in case of an accident. Further, development in the field of helmets has resulted in helmets that have more utility than a safety gear. For instance, the helmet may be configured to provide different data, for example, the speed of the vehicle, and alerts to prevent an accident related to the vehicle to the driver. For instance, the helmet can be connected to a wireless communication device through which the driver can receive the call or listen to music while riding the vehicle. Also, the driver can have access to infotainment while driving the vehicle. Additionally, several accessories can be attached to the helmet, for example, an action camera. The camera is used to record a point of view of a ride performed by the driver using the vehicle. However, the helmet and/or the camera disposed on the helmet needed to be charged after a certain use to maintain the performance of the helmet and/or the accessory on the helmet.

In this regard, many charging solutions have been developed, to charge the helmet and/or the accessory on the helmet to maintain the performance of the helmet and/or the accessory on the helmet. For an instance, in a known art, a charging assembly is provided in a utility box to charge the helmet and/or the accessory on the helmet. However, this configuration has limitation that the helmet is susceptible to misalignment due to shifting inside the utility box. This misalignment of the helmet leads to inadequate connection between the helmet and the charging assembly. This results in inefficient charging of the helmet and/or the accessory on the helmet, thus, decreasing the efficiency/performance of the helmet and/or the accessory on the helmet. Further, in another instance, when the helmet is partially disposed in the utility box, then also, there is an inadequate charging of the helmet and/or the accessory on the helmet by the charging assembly.

In another known art, a wireless charging assembly for charging an electronic device is disclosed. However, the wireless charging assembly as disclosed has limitation that the configuration requires additional number of components. Also, to implement the configuration of the wireless charging assembly in the utility box of the vehicle to charge the helmet requires major modification in the utility box of the vehicle, which is undesirable.

Thus, in light of the foregoing discussions, there is a need to provide a charging assembly in the vehicle which can align and charge the helmet and/or the accessory of the helmet while overcoming the limitations/drawbacks of the abovementioned charging solutions.

SUMMARY

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.

The present invention aims to provide a charging assembly for a helmet which aligns the helmet to charge an energy storage device on the helmet while maintaining the conventional configuration of a utility box in a vehicle.

In an embodiment, a vehicle that has, a utility box, a charging assembly, and a casing, is disclosed. The utility box is adapted to receive the helmet in the vehicle. The charging assembly is disposed in the utility box and adapted to charge an energy storage device on the helmet. The charging assembly includes a housing, a charging unit, a pair of first magnets, and a pair of second magnets. The housing is attached to the utility box and has a charging plate adapted to abut the helmet. The charging unit is attached to the charging plate. The pair of first magnets is placed against a rear side of the charging plate of the housing. Further, a polarity of a face of a first magnet abutting the rear side is opposite to a polarity of a face of another first magnet abutting the rear side. Each second magnet is disposed adjacent to a distal side of each of the pair of first magnets. Further, a polarity of a face of a second magnet abutting the rear side is opposite to the polarity of the adjacent first magnet.

The casing is attached to the helmet and has a receiving surface adapted to abut the charging plate. The casing includes a receiving unit, and a pair of third magnets. The receiving unit is attached to the energy storage device. Further, a polarity of a face of a third magnet is opposite to a polarity of a face of another third magnet. Each third magnet is adapted to produce a force of attraction with each first magnet for aligning the helmet to abut the charging unit to the receiving unit to charge the energy storage device on the helmet. Each third magnet is adapted to produce a force of repulsion with each second magnet to align the helmet towards the pair of first magnets.

In another embodiment, a helmet received in a utility box of a vehicle and adapted to be charged by a charging assembly. A casing is attached to the helmet and has a receiving surface adapted to abut a charging plate of the charging assembly. The casing includes a receiving unit, and a pair of third magnets. The receiving unit is attached to an energy storage device on the helmet. A polarity of a face of a third magnet is opposite to a polarity of a face of another third magnet. Each third magnet is adapted to produce a force of attraction with each first magnet of the charging assembly for aligning the helmet to abut a charging unit, that is attached to the charging plate, to the receiving unit to charge the energy storage device on the helmet. Each of the third magnets is adapted to produce a force of repulsion with each second magnet of the charging assembly to align the helmet towards the pair of magnets.

In yet another embodiment, a charging assembly comprising a housing, a charging unit, a pair of first magnets, and a pair of second magnets. The housing is attached to a utility box and has a charging plate adapted to abut a helmet. The charging unit is attached to the charging plate. The pair of first magnets is placed against a rear side of the charging plate of the housing. A polarity of a face of a first magnet abutting the rear side is opposite to a polarity of a face of another first magnet abutting the rear side. Each second magnet is disposed adjacent to a distal side of each of the pair of magnets. A polarity of a face of a second magnet abutting the rear side is opposite to the polarity of the adjacent first magnet. Each third magnet of the helmet is adapted to produce a force of attraction with each first magnet for aligning the helmet to abut the charging unit to a receiving unit of the helmet to charge an energy storage device on the helmet. Each third magnet is adapted to produce a force of repulsion with each second magnet to align the helmet towards the pair of first magnets.

The present disclosure provides the charging assembly and the casing to charge the energy storage device on the helmet while aligning the helmet in the utility box of the vehicle with multiple magnets. The present disclosure ensures charging of the helmet and/or the accessory on the helmet, where the helmet is placed in the utility box, thus maintaining the performance of the helmet and/or the accessory on the helmet. The charging assembly and the casing as disclosed require minimum modification in the utility box of the vehicle and the helmet, respectively, thus being a cost-effective solution.

To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:

Figure 1A illustrates receiving of a helmet is a utility box of a vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 1B illustrate the helmet partially in contact with the charging assembly in the utility box, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 1C illustrate the helmet in contact with the charging assembly in the utility box, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2A illustrates an assembled view of the charging assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2B illustrates an exploded view of the charging assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2C illustrates a front view of the charging assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2D illustrates a back view of the charging assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2E illustrates a perspective view of a second member of the charging assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2F illustrates an assembled view of the charging assembly with a charging port, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 3A illustrates an exploded view of a casing provided on the helmet, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 3B illustrates a perspective view of a front plate of the casing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 3C illustrates a perspective view of a back plate of the casing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 3D illustrates an assembled view of a casing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 4A illustrates when the helmet and the charging assembly are not in contact with each other, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure
Figure 4B illustrates misalignment of the helmet with respect to the charging assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 4C illustrates alignment of the helmet with respect to the charging assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 5 illustrates the helmet covered with a seat assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 6A, Figure 6B and Figure 6C illustrates alignment of the helmet, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 7A, Figure 7B and Figure 7C illustrates alignment of the helmet, according to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure; and
Figure 8 illustrates alignment of the helmet, according to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure.

Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, a plurality of components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skilled in the art to which invention belongs. The system and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

For example, the term “some” as used herein may be understood as “none” or “one” or “more than one” or “all.” Therefore, the terms “none,” “one,” “more than one,” “more than one, but not all” or “all” would fall under the definition of “some.” It should be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that the terminology and structure employed herein is for describing, teaching, and illuminating some embodiments and their specific features and elements and therefore, should not be construed to limit, restrict or reduce the spirit and scope of the present disclosure in any way.

For example, any terms used herein such as, “includes,” “comprises,” “has,” “consists,” and similar grammatical variants do not specify an exact limitation or restriction, and certainly do not exclude the possible addition of a plurality of features or elements, unless otherwise stated. Further, such terms must not be taken to exclude the possible removal of the plurality of the listed features and elements, unless otherwise stated, for example, by using the limiting language including, but not limited to, “must comprise” or “needs to include.”

Whether or not a certain feature or element was limited to being used only once, it may still be referred to as “plurality of features” or “plurality of elements” or “at least one feature” or “at least one element.” Furthermore, the use of the terms “plurality of” or “at least one” feature or element do not preclude there being none of that feature or element, unless otherwise specified by limiting language including, but not limited to, “there needs to be plurality of...” or “plurality of elements is required.”

Unless otherwise defined, all terms and especially any technical and/or scientific terms, used herein may be taken to have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person ordinarily skilled in the art.

Reference is made herein to some “embodiments.” It should be understood that an embodiment is an example of a possible implementation of any features and/or elements of the present disclosure. Some embodiments have been described for the purpose of explaining plurality of the potential ways in which the specific features and/or elements of the proposed disclosure fulfil the requirements of uniqueness, utility, and non-obviousness.

Use of the phrases and/or terms including, but not limited to, “a first embodiment,” “a further embodiment,” “an alternate embodiment,” “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “multiple embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “other embodiments,” “further embodiment”, “furthermore embodiment”, “additional embodiment” or other variants thereof do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, plurality of particular features and/or elements described in connection with plurality of embodiments may be found in one embodiment, or may be found in more than one embodiment, or may be found in all embodiments, or may be found in no embodiments. Although plurality of features and/or elements may be described herein in the context of only a single embodiment, or in the context of more than one embodiment, or in the context of all embodiments, the features and/or elements may instead be provided separately or in any appropriate combination or not at all. Conversely, any features and/or elements described in the context of separate embodiments may alternatively be realized as existing together in the context of a single embodiment.

Any particular and all details set forth herein are used in the context of some embodiments and therefore should not necessarily be taken as limiting factors to the proposed disclosure.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

For the sake of clarity, the first digit of a reference numeral of each component of the present disclosure is indicative of the Figure number, in which the corresponding component is shown. For example, reference numerals starting with digit “1” are shown at least in Figure 1. Similarly, reference numerals starting with digit “2” are shown at least in Figure 2.

Figure 1A illustrates receiving of a helmet 100 in a utility box 106 of a vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1B illustrates the helmet 100 partially in contact with a charging assembly 104 in the utility box 106, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1C illustrates the helmet 100 in contact with the charging assembly 104 in the utility box 106, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The vehicle may be a two-wheeled vehicle, such as a straddle-type vehicle. The helmet 100 may be worn either by a driver or a pillion rider. The helmet 100 protects the driver and the pillion rider from various injuries that they would otherwise suffer in case of an accident. The helmet 100 also provides access to an infotainment system, for example, receiving a call, and accessing songs to the driver.

In an embodiment, the utility box 106 of the vehicle may be adapted to receive the helmet 100 in the vehicle. The helmet 100 may be adapted to be charged by the charging assembly 104 as disposed in the utility box 106 of the vehicle. In particular, the helmet 100 may include a casing 102 which aligns the helmet 100 with the charging assembly 104. Further, the casing 102 may be adapted to receive a charge from the charging assembly 104 to charge the helmet 100.

Figure 2A illustrates an assembled view of the charging assembly 104, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2B illustrates an exploded view of the charging assembly 104, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2C illustrates a front view of the charging assembly 104, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2D illustrates a back view of the charging assembly 104, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2E illustrates a perspective view of a second member 218 of the charging assembly 104, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2F illustrates an assembled view of the charging assembly 104 with a charging port 230, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment, the charging assembly 104 may be disposed in the utility box 106 of the vehicle as shown in Figures 1A to 1C. The charging assembly 104 may be disposed in the utility box 106 in such a manner that the charging assembly 104 aligns with helmet 100 received in the utility box 106 and charge the helmet 100. Further, the charging assembly 104 may be adapted to charge an energy storage device 306 (as shown in Figure 3A) on the helmet 100.

The charging assembly 104 may include, but not limited to, a housing 200, a charging plate 226, a charging unit 214, a pair of first magnets 208, 210, a pair of second magnets 206, 212, which are described in detail in subsequent paragraphs.

In an embodiment, the housing 200 may be attached to the utility box 106 of the vehicle. The housing 200 may include the charging plate 226, where the charging plate 226 may be adapted to abut the helmet 100. The charging plate 226 may be adapted to abut the helmet 100 to align the helmet with the charging assembly 104.

In one example, the housing 200 may be covered with a covering member 202. The housing 200 has a step profile, ensuring maximum contact area between the helmet 100 and the charging assembly 104. The housing 200 includes a first member 204 and the second member 218.The first member 204 and the second member 218 may be attached with each other through various attachment means, for example, ultrasonic welding, press fit, screws. In one example, the first member 204 and the second member 218 attach with each other to form a water-resistant housing 200. Further, the second member 218 may be attached to the utility box 106 of the vehicle and then the first member 204 may be attached with the second member 218. The first member 204 and the second member 218 may be attached with each other and form an enclosed region to receive the pair of first magnets 208, 210, the pair of second magnets 206, 212, the charging unit 214, and a circuit 216. Further, in an embodiment, the charging plate 226 may be formed on the first member 204 of the housing 200.

In an embodiment, the charging unit 214 may be attached to the charging plate 226. The charging unit 214 may be supported in the first member 204 and placed between the pair of first magnets 208, 210. The charging unit 214 may be placed between the pair of first magnets 208, 210 in such a manner that the charging unit 214 may be disposed centrally in the first member 204. Further, the charging unit 214 may be disposed on the circuit 216 which may be attached with the second member 218. In an embodiment, the charging unit 214 may be a transmitter coil without departing from the scope of the present invention.

The pair of first magnets 208, 210 may be placed against a rear side 224 of the charging plate 226. The pair of first magnets 208, 210 may be disposed in the rear side 224 of the charging plate 226 provided on the first member 204. In an embodiment, the rear side 224 of the charging plate 226 may include a pair of pockets 216, 220 to receive the pair of first magnets 208, 210 in the rear side 224 of the charging plate 226. The pair of first magnets 208, 210 may be received and attached with the pair of pockets 216, 220 with various attachment means, for example, adhesives. In an embodiment, the pair of first magnets 208, 210, disposed in the first member 204, has opposite polarity. Typically, a polarity of a face 208a of a first magnet 208 abutting the rear side 224 may be opposite to a polarity of a face 210a of another first magnet 210 abutting the rear side. In an embodiment, the pair of first magnets 208, 210 be neodymium magnets without departing from the scope of present disclosure.

In an embodiment, the pair of second magnets 206, 212 may be also placed against the rear side 224 of the charging plate 226 of the housing 200. Each second magnet 206, 212 may be disposed adjacent to a distal side 208b, 210b of each of the pair of first magnets 208, 210. For instance, a second magnet 206 may be disposed adjacent to a distal side 208b of the first magnet 208. Further, another second magnet 212 may be disposed adjacent to a distal side 210b of another first magnet 210. In an embodiment, a polarity of a face 206a of a second magnet 206 abutting the rear side 224 may be opposite to the polarity of the adjacent first magnet 208. Further, the polarity of a face 212a of another second magnet 212 abutting the rear side 224 may be opposite to the polarity of the adjacent another first magnet 210. In an embodiment, the pair of second magnets 206, 212 be neodymium magnets without departing from the scope of present disclosure.

The second member 218 of the housing includes a guide member 228 which may be embodied in a slanted A shaped profile as shown in Figure 2E. The guide member 228 may be adapted to guide and attach the circuit 216 to the second member 218 with various attachment means, for example, fasteners. Further, the charging unit 214 may be disposed over the circuit 216 with various attachment elements, for example, adhesives and fasteners. Further, the charging unit 214 attaches with the charging plate 226 of the first member 204 and may be disposed centrally in the housing 200, where the charging unit 214 may be adapted to provide the current to the casing 102 of the helmet 100. The casing 102 receives the current to charge the energy storage device 306 (as shown in Figure 3A) on the helmet 100. This configuration of the charging unit 214 ensures stable attachment of the charging unit 214 with the circuit 216 and the charging plate 226 respectively.

In an embodiment, the charging assembly 104 may include the charging port 230 having a support member 232 for supporting wire, for example, USB cable. The charging port 230 provides an alternate means to provide the current to the casing 102 of the helmet 100 to charge the energy storage device on the helmet 100. Thus, the configuration of the charging assembly 104 as disclosed in the figures 2A to 2F ensures a rigid and stable attachment of the components in the housing 200. Also, the step profile of the charging assembly 104, more precisely, the step profile of the housing 200 of the charging assembly 104 ensures maximum contact area between the charging assembly 104 and the casing 102 of the helmet 100 received in the utility box 106.

Figure 3A illustrates an exploded view of the casing 102 provided on the helmet 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3B illustrates a perspective view of a front plate 304 of the casing 102, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3C illustrates a perspective view of a back plate 302 of the casing 102, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 3D illustrates an assembled view of a casing 102, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The casing 102 may include, but not limited to, a receiving unit 310, the energy storage device 306, a pair of third magnets 308, 312, which are explained in detail in subsequent paragraphs.

In an embodiment, the casing 102 may be attached with the helmet 100. The casing 102 may include the front plate 304 and the back plate 302. The front plate 304 and the back plate 302 may be adapted to attach with each other with various attachment means, for example, the ultrasonic welding. In an embodiment, the front plate 304 and the back plate 302 has a predetermined thickness of 1.5mm to 2mm. Further, the front plate 304 and the back plate 302 attaches with each other to form a pocket. The pocket may be adapted to receive the receiving unit 310, the energy storage device 306, the pair of third magnets 308, 312, a switch 314, and a circuit unit 316 of the casing 102. The front plate 304 includes a receiving surface 318. The receiving surface 318 may be adapted to abut the charging plate 226 of the charging assembly 104.

The front plate 304 may include a plurality of slots 320, 324 to receive the pair of third magnets 308, 312. Further, a polarity of a face 308a of a third magnet 308 is opposite to a polarity of a face 312a of another third magnet 312. In an embodiment, the pair of third magnets 308, 312 may be neodymium magnets without departing from the scope of present disclosure. Further, a depressed profile 322 may be formed between the plurality of slots 320, 324 to receive the receiving unit 310 in the front plate 304 of the casing 102. The receiving unit 310 may be disposed centrally in the front plate 304 in such manner that the receiving unit 310 may be adapted to be in contact with the receiving surface 318. The receiving surface 318 may be adapted to be in contact with the charging plate 226. Further, the receiving unit 310 may be attached to the energy storage device 306. In an embodiment, the receiving unit 310 may be a receiver coil. Further, the switch 314 may be disposed in the casing 102 to Switch-On and/or Switch OFF the casing 102. Further, the front plate 304 may include an indicator unit, for example, a LED indicator unit, to indicate operating status of the casing 102.

The back plate 302 of the casing 102 may include a protruded portion 328 to receive the circuit unit 310. Further, the protruded portion 328 includes a plurality of openings 332 and a plurality of guiding members 330. Further, the circuit unit 310 may be guided by the plurality of guiding members 330 and may be attached by the plurality of opening 332 through various attachment means. Further, the back plate 302 includes a provision 334 to attach the energy storage device 306 through various attachment means, for example, adhesives. Further, the back plate 302 attaches with the front plate 304 in a manner that the energy storage device 306, the pair of third magnets 308, 312, the circuit unit 316, the receiving unit 310, the switch 314 may be disposed sandwichedly between the front plate 304 and the back plate 302.

Referring to Figure 3D, the front plate 304 and the back plate 302 attaches to each other to form an arc shaped profile of the casing 102. Further, the casing 102 may be attached to the helmet 100 with various attachment means, for example, snap fitting. Typically, the back plate 302 may include a plurality of locking members 336, where the plurality of locking members 336 attaches with an arc-shaped depressed profile 338 of the helmet 100. In an embodiment, the locking members 336 may be made up of a polycarbonate plastic housing. The helmet 100 may include the arc-shaped depressed profile 338 to house the casing 102 such that the casing 102 align with the charging assembly 104 and the receiving unit 310 receives current from the charging unit 214, by wireless charging, to charge the energy storage device 306 on the helmet 100. Thus, the configuration of the casing 102 as disclosed in the Figures 3A to 3D, ensures stable packaging of the components between the front plate 304 and the back plate 302. The placement of the pair of third magnets 308, 312 ensures uninterrupted current supply to the receiving unit 310. Further, present configuration ensures stable attachment of the casing 102 with helmet 100.

Details related to the alignment of the helmet 100, more precisely, the casing 102, with the charging assembly 104 to charge the energy storage device 306 on the helmet 100 through the wireless charging is discussed in subsequent paragraphs with the help of Figures 4A to 5.

Figure 4A illustrates when the helmet 100 and the charging assembly 104 may not be in contact with each other, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4B illustrates misalignment of the helmet 100 with respect to the charging assembly 104, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4C illustrates alignment of the helmet 100 with respect to the charging assembly 104, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 illustrates helmet 100 covered with a seat assembly 502, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment, the helmet 100 having the casing 102 may be disposed in the utility box 106. The charging assembly 104 may be disposed in the utility box 106, such that the casing 102 may be inline with the charging assembly 104. Further, each of the third magnets 308, 312 of the helmet 100 has an opposite polarity with respect to each of the first magnet 208, 210 of the charging assembly 104. Thus, each of the third magnets 308, 312 may be adapted to produce a force of attraction with each of the first magnets 208, 210 for aligning the helmet 100 to abut the charging unit 214 to the receiving unit 310 to charge the energy storage device 306 of the helmet 100. Further, each of the third magnets 308, 312 may be adapted to produce the force of attraction with each of the first magnets 208, 210 for aligning the helmet 100 with the housing 200 of the charging assembly 104 in the utility box 106.

Each of the third magnets 308, 312 may be adapted to produce a force of repulsion with each of the second magnets 206, 212 to align the helmet 100 towards the pair of first magnets 208, 210. Further, each of the third magnets 308, 312 has a same polarity with respect to each of the second magnets 206, 212 to generate the force of repulsion to align the helmet 100 towards the pair of first magnets 208, 210.

In an embodiment, as the charging unit 214 may be disposed between the pair of first magnets 208, 210, therefore, the charging unit 214 induces current because of an electromagnetic induction and the receiving unit 310 receives the current from the charging unit 214. Typically, the charging unit 214 may be the transmitter coil. The transmitter coil generates the current because of the electromagnetic induction and transfers the current to the receiver coil, which may be the receiving unit 310, to charge the energy storage device 306 on the helmet 100 received in the utility box 106.

When the helmet 100 having the casing 102 may be disposed in the utility box 106, each of the third magnets 308, 312 along with each of the first magnets 208, 210 helps in aligning the helmet 100 with the housing 200. Each of the third magnets 308, 312 generates the force of attraction with each of the first magnets 208, 210 to align the helmet 100 with the housing 200. Further, as the helmet 100 may be received in the utility box 106, then, the helmet 100 may be also aligned by the seat assembly 502 covering the utility box 106. The alignment of the helmet 100 may be in such a manner that the charging unit 214 generates and transfers the current to the receiving unit 310 without any interference, thus resulting in efficient charging of the energy storage device 306 on the helmet 100. Therefore, the energy storage device 306 on the helmet 100 gets wirelessly charged with the charging assembly 104.

However, in some instances, referring to Figures 4B and 4C, when the helmet 100 shifts in the utility box 104 the helmet 100 gets misaligned with respect to the charging assembly 104. Further, because of this misalignment, the insufficient current from the charging unit 214 may be transferred to the receiving unit 310 and this impacts overall performance of the helmet 100. Thus, to overcome this situation, each of the third magnets 308, 312 having same polarity with each of the second magnets 206, 212 generates the force of repulsion. The force of repulsion as generated shifts the helmet 100 towards the pair of first magnets 208, 210, where the helmet 100 gets aligned to the charging assembly 104. Thus, the charging assembly 104 wirelessly charges the energy storage device 306 on the helmet 100. The configuration as disclosed results in efficient charging of the energy storage device 306 on the helmet 100 without any interference and while maintaining overall layout of the vehicle.

Thus, referring to Figures 4A to 5, the configuration ensures optimal alignment of the helmet 100 with the charging assembly 104 disposed in the utility box 106. Further, the configuration as disclosed also eliminates the problem of misalignment of the helmet 100 in the utility box 106 and the associated problems, and also ensures efficient charging of the energy storage device 306 on the helmet 100.

Figure 6A, Figure 6B and Figure 6C illustrate alignment of the helmet 100, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. In another embodiment, the charging assembly may include a pair of first magnets 208, 212 having opposite polarity with each other. Further, the casing 102 may include a pair of third magnets 308, 312 having opposite polarity with each other. Each of the first magnets 208, 212 has an opposite polarity with respect to each of the third magnets 208, 212 and generates a force of attraction. The force of attraction aligns the helmet 100 with the charging assembly 104. Further, the charging of the energy storage device 306 remains same as the charging the energy storage device 306 as explained with reference to Figures 4A to 5. Thus, the same has not been discussed for sake of brevity.

Figure 7A, Figure 7B and Figure 7C illustrate alignment of the helmet 100, according to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure. In yet another embodiment, the charging assembly may include a magnet 702. Further, the casing 102 may include three magnets 308, 312, 704. A polarity of magnet 704 may be opposite to the polarity of the magnet 702. The opposite polarity of the magnet 702 and the magnet 704 generates the force of attraction. The force of attraction aligns the helmet 100 with the charging assembly 104.

Figure 8 illustrates alignment of the helmet 100, according to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure. In yet another embodiment, the utility box 106 may include an arc shaped charging assembly 104. The arc shaped charging assembly 104 maintains alignment of the helmet 100 in the utility box 106. Further, the charging of the energy storage device 306 remains same as the charging the energy storage device 306 as explained with reference to Figures 4A to 5. Thus, the same has not been discussed for sake of brevity.

As would be gathered, the present disclosure discloses a simple configuration of the charging assembly 104 and the casing 102 for charging the energy storage device 306 on the helmet 100. Further, the pair of first magnets 208, 210, the pair of second magnets 206, 212 of the charging assembly 104 along with the pair of third magnets 308, 312 of the casing 102 results in the optimal alignment of the helmet 100 with the charging assembly 100 to the energy storage device 306 on the helmet 100. This configuration results in efficient charging of the energy storage device 306 on the helmet 100, thus maintaining the performance of the helmet 100 and/or accessories attached with the helmet 100. Further, the configuration as disclosed eliminated the problem related with the misalignment of the helmet 100 in the utility box 106and the associated problems.

While specific language has been used to describe the present disclosure, any limitations arising on account thereto, are not intended. As would be apparent to a person in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein. The drawings and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that plurality of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. , Claims:1. A vehicle comprising:
a utility box (106) adapted to receive a helmet (100) in the vehicle;
a charging assembly (104) disposed in the utility box (106) and adapted to charge an energy storage device (306) on the helmet (100), the charging assembly (104) comprising:
a housing (200) attached to the utility box (106) and having a charging plate (226) adapted to abut the helmet (100);
a charging unit (214) attached to the charging plate (226);
a pair of first magnets (208, 210) placed against a rear side (224) of the charging plate (226) of the housing (200), such that a polarity of a face (208a) of a first magnet (208) abutting the rear side (224) is opposite to a polarity of a face (210a) of another first magnet (210) abutting the rear side (224); and
a pair of second magnets (206, 212), each second magnet (206, 212) is disposed adjacent to a distal side (208b, 210b) of each of the pair of first magnets (208, 210), wherein a polarity of a face (206a) of a second magnet (206) abutting the rear side (224) is opposite to the polarity of the adjacent first magnet (208); and
a casing (102) attached to the helmet (100) and having a receiving surface (318) adapted to abut the charging plate (226), the casing (102) comprising:
a receiving unit (310) attached to the energy storage device (306); and
a pair of third magnets (308, 312), wherein a polarity of a face (308a) of a third magnet (308) is opposite to a polarity of a face (312a) of another third magnet (312),
wherein
each third magnet (308, 312) is adapted to produce a force of attraction with each first magnet (208, 210) for aligning the helmet (100) to abut the charging unit (214) to the receiving unit (314) to charge the energy storage device (306) on the helmet (100); and
each third magnet (308, 312) is adapted to produce a force of repulsion with each second magnet (206, 212) to align the helmet (100) towards the pair of first magnets (208, 210).

2. A helmet (100) received in a utility box (106) of a vehicle and adapted to be charged by a charging assembly (104), the helmet (100) comprising:
a casing (102) attached to the helmet (100) and having a receiving surface (318) adapted to abut a charging plate (226) of the charging assembly (104), the casing (102) comprising:
a receiving unit (310) attached to an energy storage device (306) on the helmet (100); and
a pair of third magnets (308, 312), wherein a polarity of a face (308a) of a third magnet (308) is opposite to a polarity of a face (312a) of another third magnet (312),
wherein
each third magnet (308, 312) is adapted to produce a force of attraction with each first magnet (208, 210) of the charging assembly for aligning the helmet (100) to abut a charging unit (214), that is attached to the charging plate (226), to the receiving unit (310) to charge the energy storage device (310) on the helmet (100); and
each third magnet (308, 312) is adapted to produce a force of repulsion with each second magnet (206, 212) of the charging assembly (100) to align the helmet (100) towards the pair of first magnets (208, 210).

3. The helmet (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the helmet (100) comprises an arc-shaped depressed profile (338) to house the casing (102).

4. The helmet (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the charging unit (214) is a transmitter coil and the receiving unit (314) is a receiver coil adapted to receive current by wireless charging.

5. The helmet (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the casing (102) is detachably attached to the helmet (100) through a plurality of attachment means (336).

6. The helmet (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the casing (102) comprises a plurality of slots (320, 324) to receive the pair of third magnets (308, 312) in the casing (102).

7. The helmet (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the casing (102) comprises a depressed profile (322) formed between the plurality of slots (308, 312) to receive the receiving unit (310).

8. A charging assembly (104) comprising:
a housing (200) attached to a utility box (106) and having a charging plate (226) adapted to abut a helmet (100),
a charging unit (214) attached to the charging plate (226);
a pair of first magnets (208, 210) placed against a rear side (224) of the charging plate (226) of the housing (200), such that a polarity of a face (208a) of a first magnet (208) abutting the rear side (224) is opposite to a polarity of a face (210a) of another first magnet (210) abutting the rear side (224); and
a pair of second magnets (206, 212), each second magnet (206, 212) is disposed adjacent to a distal side (208b, 210b) of each of the pair of first magnets (208, 210), wherein a polarity of a face (206a) of a second magnet (206) abutting the rear side (224) is opposite to the polarity of the adjacent first magnet (208),
wherein
each third magnet (308, 312) of the helmet (100) is adapted to produce a force of attraction with each first magnet (208, 210) for aligning the helmet (100) to abut the charging unit (214) to a receiving unit (310) of the helmet (100) to charge an energy storage device (306) on the helmet (100); and
each third magnet (308, 312) is adapted to produce a force of repulsion with each second magnet (206, 212) to align the helmet (100) towards the pair of first magnets (208, 210).

9. The charging assembly (104) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the charging unit (214) is a transmitter coil and the receiving unit (310) is a receiver coil, wherein
the transmitter coil is adapted to generate a current through an electromagnetic induction and transfer the current to the receiver coil to charge the energy storage device (306) on the helmet (100) received in the utility box (106).

10. The charging assembly (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the transmitter coil is placed between the pair of first magnets (208, 210) and the receiver coil is placed between the pair of third magnets (308, 312), wherein the transmitter coil is adapted to abut the receiver coil.

11. The charging assembly (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein each third magnet (308, 312) has an opposite polarity with respect to each first magnet (208, 212) to generate the force of attraction to align the helmet (100) with the housing (200) in the utility box (106).

12. The charging assembly (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein each third magnet (308, 312) has a same polarity with respect to each second magnet (206, 212) to generate the force of repulsion to align the helmet (100) towards the pair of first magnets (208, 210).

13. The charging assembly (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the housing (200) comprises a first member (204) and a second member (218) adapted to detachably attached with each other through attachment means.