The present disclosure relates to handlebar switch module for a two-wheeler/three-wheeler vehicle. More particularly the present disclosure relates to a dipper module of a two-wheeler vehicle eliminating the occurrence of stopping zone and overlapping zone at same place
BACKGROUND
A headlight dimmer in a two-wheeler is a device which is used to adjust the headlight beams from "high beam" to "low beam" (i.e. high and low brightness respectively) when encountering oncoming vehicles during nighttime driving, and to switch back to high beam after the vehicles had passed or on highway drive. While driving at night, the user can use two modes of lighting i.e. high beam or low beam. Conventionally, in a two-wheeler vehicle there is overlapping of overlapping zone and stop zone. Overlapping zone is the zone when the headlamp is working together of low beam and high beam, whereas the stopping zone is incomplete stock of knob during high to low or low to high switch operating. Also, dark zone is the zone which do not produce any electrical signal to the vehicles. Figures 1 and 2 illustrates a conventional dipper switches (100) in which a protrude surface (100b) or V profile lies at the center of the switch and due to which the overlapping zone and stooping zone lies at the same place which results in headlamp burning and reduces the battery life & vehicle safety. Figure 3 clearly illustrates the graph of low and high beam along with the overlap and stop zone and the figure clearly shows that the overlap zone and stop zone occurs at the same zone.
Hence, in these circumstances there is a need to develop a dipper module switch which addresses to the above-mentioned problem. In other words, researchers are constantly trying to develop a user friendly and technically advance dipper switch. More

specifically, a dipper module switch assembly that is user friendly, economical, can be operated with minimal effort and enhances battery life.
SUMMARY
An integrated dipper module switch assembly (10) for a vehicle comprising a bracket (1) having an open end (la) and a closed end (lb) wherein the open end (la) of the bracket (1) is adapted to receive a knob (2) and base (8) of the switch assembly and a protruded surface (Id) located at the bottom of the bracket which is offset from central axis (X-X) of the bracket. A spring (5) loaded moving contact (6) mounted on the knob (2). A fixed contact (7) having a first end (7d) and a second end (7e). The first end (7d) is secured inside a cavity (8a, 8b, 8c) of the base (8) wherein the height of the cavity (8a,8b,8c) is nearly equal to the length of the fixed contact (7) so to secure the first end (7d) of the fixed contact in the cavity and a small gap (7f) is maintained in between the second end (7e) of the fixed contact (7) and the base (8) of the switch assembly (10).
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
Figure 1 and 2 illustrates the bracket and terminals of the conventional switches.
Figure 3 illustrates graph showing overlapping zone and stopping zone occurring at same place due to use of conventional switches.
Figure 4 and 5 illustrates the assembled view of dipper module switch assembly of the present disclosure according to an embodiment.
Figure 6 illustrates exploded view of dipper module switch assembly in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 7 and 8 illustrates the exploded view of knob assembly illustrating different components in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 9 illustrates the front view of the knob illustrating mounting of moving contact of the knob.
Figure 10 illustrates the bottom view of the knob showing spring loaded ball.
Figure 11 shows the base of the switch assembly along with the fixed rivets.
Figure 12-14 illustrates different views of the base assembly showing mounting of rivets in the base of the switch in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 15 and 16 illustrates detailed V groove of the bracket in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 17-18 shows position of terminals at (a) High beam and (b) Low beam turn position in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 19 shows the gap in between the fixed contact and base.
Figure 20 illustrates graph showing overlapping zone and stopping zone occurring at different places in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PRESENT DISCLOSURE
While the present disclosure is subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the present disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the present disclosure.
It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art can be motivated from the present disclosure and can perform various modifications. 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.
The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that an assembly, setup, system, device that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such system or device or setup. In other words, one or more elements in the system or apparatus or device proceeded by "comprises a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the assembly or system or apparatus. The following paragraphs explain present disclosure. The invention in respect of the same may be deduced accordingly.

Accordingly the present disclosure provides an integrated dipper module switch assembly for a vehicle comprising a bracket having an open end and a closed end wherein the open end of the bracket is adapted to receive a knob and base of the switch assembly and a protruded surface located at the bottom of the bracket which is offset from central axis (X-X) of the bracket. A spring-loaded moving contact mounted on the knob . A fixed contact having a first end and a second end , the first end is secured inside a cavity of the base wherein the height of the cavity is nearly equal to the length of the fixed contact so to secure the first end of the fixed contact in the cavity and a small gap is maintained in between the second end of the fixed contact and the base of the switch assembly.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure the bracket is having an elongated surface located at the top of the bracket which is adapted to secure the knob and the base of the switch assembly wherein the axis of the elongate surface is parallel to the axis of a knob opening and base opening.
In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure the knob is having an actuating means which is used to actuate the light beam of the headlamp to different position (i.e. high beam or low beam) by the user.
In a further embodiment of the present disclosure the knob is having a cavity to secure a spring-loaded ball.
In a further embodiment of the present disclosure the moving contact is having three equally distributed dimples.
In an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure the moving contact is movable by the actuation of the knob and connects with the fixed contact thereby making an electrical connection and illuminating high beam or beam rays.
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In another embodiment of the present disclosure the fixed contact is having a rectangular or circular cross section.
In one more embodiment of the present disclosure a method of eliminating the occurrence of stopping zone and overlapping zone at same place by offsetting the protruded surface (1d) either towards right or towards left from the central axis X-X of the bracket (1).
Figure 4-18 illustrates an integrated dipper module switch assembly (10), herein referred as switch assembly in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in figures 4- 16, a switch assembly for vehicle (10) comprising a bracket (1), a knob (2), a spring-loaded ball (3), a spring loaded moving contact (6), a fixed contact /rivets (7) and a base (8). The bracket (1) of the switch assembly acts as a housing for accommodating components of the switch. The bracket (1) is having two ends, an open (1a) and a closed end(1b). The open end (1a) of the bracket (1) is adapted to receive the base (8) of the switch assembly. As illustrated in figure 15 and 16, the bracket further comprises an elongated protrusion (1c) which is adapted to secure the knob of the switch assembly along with the base of the switch assembly. The axis of the elongated protrusion is parallel to the axis of a knob opening (2a) and base opening (8d) The knob opening is a circular hole (2a) through which the elongated protrusion passes through and thus the knob is connected with the bracket. Similarly, the base opening is also connected with the bracket thus forming a complete assembly as illustrated in figure 4 and 5.
In accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure the detailed V profile (1d) is shifted towards the right side thus avoiding the stopping zone and overlapping zone occurring in the same place. The protruded surface (1d) located at the bottom of the bracket which is offset from central axis (X-X) of the bracket.
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In an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure the detailed V profile is shifted towards the left side, thereby eliminating the occurrence of overlapping zone and stopping zone at same place. Figure 1 and 2 illustrates the conventional dipper switch wherein the detailed V profile is present at the center due to which the stopping zone and the overlapping zone occurs at same place.
The knob of the switch assembly is having an actuating means (2a) which is used to actuate the light beam of the headlamp to different position (i.e. high beam or low beam) by the user. The knob also acts as a housing for the spring-loaded moving contact and spring-loaded ball. As shown in figures 7 -10 , the knob of the switch assembly is having a cavity wherein the spring-loaded moving contact is mounted on. The moving contact is having three dimples (6a, 6b, 6c) equally distributed. Also in the bottom side of the knob there is an opening in which the spring-loaded ball is secured. As discussed above the knob is mounted on the bracket.
The base of the switch assembly is generally of triangular shape having opening (8d) through which the elongated protrusion of the bracket passes through the connects the base with the bracket. The base is also having three opening (8a, 8b, 8c) which acts as a housing for the rivets (7a,7b ,7c) as illustrated in figure 11. The base also acts as a protective cover which also restricts entry of any dust or water in the switch that can hamper its function.
The fixed contact/rivets having a first end which is moves inside the corresponding openings of the base having an elongated cylindrical structure. A second end of the rivet is having a rectangular or circular cross section in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure. The height of the circular opening (8a,8b,8c) is nearly equal to the length of the first end of the rivet so that the rivet is accommodated in the opening and a small gap is maintained in between the second end of the rivet and the base as
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illustrated in figure 19. The small gap in between the rivet and the base prevents the dark zone of the dipper module.
Figures 17 and 18 illustrates the working of the dipper module switch. Initially, the moving contact dimple (6a) is always in contact with the fixed contact (7a) and act as a common terminal. When the user presses the knob in the forward direction, then the moving contact moves in the same direction in which the knob is pressed and the moving contact dimple (6b) touches the fixed contact (7c) thereby making an electrical connection in between the moving contact and fixed contact and the headlight illuminates the high beam rays. When the user presses the knob in the downward direction, then the moving contact dimple (6c) moves in the downward direction and touches the fixed contact (7b) and low beam rays are illuminated by the headlight.
Figure 20 shows the separation of stop zone and overlapping zone due to the shifting of detailed V groove either in left direction or right direction. In the present disclosure, the overlapping zone and the stopping zone takes place at different places which reduces the headlamp burning issues and increases battery life vehicle safety.
The primary advantage of the present disclosure is to reduce the headlamp burning issues and enhancing the battery life. One more advantage of the present disclosure is to achieve two input same time (low and high overlapping) as per safety norms
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Equivalents:
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
Throughout this specification the word “comprise”, or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
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The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles and the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this disclosure, 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 disclosure. These and other modifications in the nature of the disclosure or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.
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We Claim:

An integrated dipper module switch assembly (10) for a vehicle comprising:
- a bracket (1) having an open end (la) and a closed end (lb) wherein the open end (la) of the bracket (1) is adapted to receive a knob (2) and base (8) of the switch assembly and a protruded surface (Id) located at the bottom of the bracket which is offset from central axis (X-X) of the bracket;
- a spring (5) loaded moving contact (6) mounted on the knob (2);
- a fixed contact (7) having a first end (7d) and a second end (7e); the first end (7d) is secured inside a cavity (8a, 8b, 8c) of the base (8) wherein the height of the cavity (8a,8b,8c) is nearly equal to the length of the fixed contact (7) so to secure the first end (7d) of the fixed contact in the cavity and a small gap (7f) is maintained in between the second end (7e) of the fixed contact (7) and the base (8) of the switch assembly (10).

2. The integrated dipper module switch assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the bracket is having an elongated surface (lc) located at the top of the bracket and is adapted to secure the knob (2) and the base (8) of the switch assembly wherein the axis of the elongate surface is parallel to the axis of a knob opening (2a) and base opening (8d)
3. The integrated dipper module switch assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the knob is having an actuating means (2d) which is used to actuate the light beam of the headlamp to different position (i.e. high beam or low beam) by the user.
4. The integrated dipper module switch assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the knob is having a cavity to secure a spring (4) loaded ball (3).

5. The integrated dipper module switch assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the moving contact is having three equally distributed dimples (6a, 6b, 6c).
6. The integrated dipper module switch assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the moving contact is movable by the actuation of the knob and connects with the fixed contact (7) thereby making an electrical connection and illuminating high beam or beam rays.
7. The integrated dipper module switch assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the fixed contact is having a rectangular or circular cross section.
8. A method of eliminating the occurrence of stopping zone and overlapping zone at same place by offsetting the protruded surface (Id) either towards right or towards left from the central axis X-X of the bracket (1).