Technical Field
The present disclosure relates to automotive low ampere modular switches. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a low ampere modular switch wherein the terminals of the switch are directly connected with vehicle wiring harness connector.
Background
Automotive low ampere modular switches are press fitted /screw mounted over vehicle panel or handle bar switch housing with the help snap locking mechanism or any other means. The low ampere modular switches comprise one or more other integrated switches with in the housing such as horn, ignition, blinker etc. for contact making and braking the contact. These switches are relatively convenient and easy to use. However, in the conventional low ampere modular switches, the number of parts are high which results to the higher cost of the low ampere modular switches.
Figure 1 and 2 illustrates the conventional low ampere switch (100) wherein an additional wire (101) is used to connect the path with low ampere switching mechanism and main wiring harness connector of the vehicle, thereby increasing the cost of the low ampere modular switch. The manufacturing process time and packaging size is also high for the conventional low ampere modular switch.
Hence, in these circumstances there is a need to develop a low ampere modular switch which addresses to the above-mentioned problem and
In other words, researchers are constantly trying to develop a user friendly and technically advance low ampere modular switch. More specifically, a low ampere modular switch that is user friendly, economical, can be operated with minimal effort

Summary
The present disclosure relates to a modular switch assembly (10) for a vehicle comprising a housing(6), having an open end (6A) and a close end (6B) wherein the open end (6A) of the housing (6) is having protrusions to secure a knob assembly (1), a switching mechanism (3), a carrier assembly (4) and a cover (2). The knob assembly (1) and the carrier assembly (4) is configured inside the housing (6) along with the spring loaded balls wherein the knob assembly (1) is concentrically connected with the carrier assembly (4). One or more terminals (T1;T2;T3) positioned adjacent to the switching mechanism (3) wherein the switching mechanism (3) is directed connected with a terminals (T1;T2;T3) of the vehicle wire harness.
Brief description of Figures
Figure 1 and 2 illustrates the conventional low ampere modular switches.
Figure 3 and 4 illustrates the turn signal mechanism showing the low ampere switching mechanism in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 5 illustrates the low ampere switching mechanism in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 6 illustrates exploded view of low ampere module switch assembly in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 7 illustrates the exploded view of the hinge mechanism with single low ampere switch in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 8 and 9 illustrates the perspective view of the low ampere switch in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 10 illustrates the exploded view of the dipper mechanism showing the low ampere switching mechanism in accordance with the alternate embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 11 illustrates the perspective view of the low ampere switch in accordance with the alternate embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 12 and 13 illustrates the multifunction switch assembly in accordance with the yet another alternate embodiment of the present disclosure.
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.
The present disclosure relates to a low ampere modular switch in which the terminals of the switch assembly are directly connected with the vehicle wiring harness connector thereby making the necessary connection and providing the required output. In the present disclosure, there is no requirement of additional wire harness and thus reducing the electrical losses which occurs due to presence of additional wire harness. Also, the manufacturing process time is less and the switch is compact is size.
Figure 1-9 illustrates a modular switch assembly (10) for a vehicle comprising a housing (6) having an open end (6A) and a close end (6B). The open end (6A) of the housing (6) is having protrusions to secure a knob assembly (1), a switching mechanism (3), a carrier assembly (4) and a cover (2). The housing is having an extended bar (6c) adapted to secure the carrier assembly (4) and the knob assembly (1). The knob assembly (1) and the carrier assembly (4) is configured inside the housing (6). The knob assembly comprising a knob (la) at the top to allow the user to actuate the switch assembly (10).

A cavity (lb) is present at the bottom to secure the spring-loaded ball (lc). A hole (Id) is provided near to the knob which allows connection of the knob assembly with the carrier assembly and allows the movement of the carrier in the same direction in which the knob is actuated. The carrier assembly (4) comprising a hole (4a) at the top concentric with the knob hole (Id) thereby connecting the extended bar of the housing with the hole of the carrier and the hole of the knob. The carrier assembly is also configured with the spring-loaded ball which moves over the grove provided in the housing and enables the movement of the carrier assembly towards left, right or center position. The modular switch assembly also comprises one or more terminals (Tl ;T2;T3) positioned adjacent to the switching mechanism (3) wherein the switching mechanism (3) is directed connected with a terminal (T1;T2;T3) of the vehicle wire harness.
Figure 5 illustrates the low ampere switching mechanism wherein a low ampere sealed switch is soldered, or snap fitted with a terminal of the low ampere modular switches. In an embodiment of the present disclosure the terminal of the switch the terminal is directly connected with the low ampere sealed switches thereby eliminating the wire harness which is used in the conventional switches. The bottom end of the switch mechanism is connected with the top end of the terminals. The two-switching mechanism (3A;3B) are configured inside the housing having an elongated button at the corners which are actuated due to the movement of the carrier in left or right direction .
In the turn signal mechanism terminal 1 (Tl) is soldered or snap fitted with the low ampere sealed switch 1 (3A) and terminal 3 (T3) is soldered or snap fitted with the low ampere sealed switch 2 (3B). Terminal 2 (T2) is common terminal for both the switches. As shown in figure 5, the ends of the terminals are soldered, or snap fitted with the low ampere sealed switch.

Figure 6 illustrates the exploded view of the low ampere modular switch illustrating the low ampere switching mechanism comprising a housing (6), a low ampere switching mechanism (3), a carrier (4), a knob (1), a cover (2) and one or more terminals (7). The low ampere switching mechanism comprises a low ampere sealed switch 1 (3A) and a low ampere sealed switch 2 (3B). A terminal 1 (Tl) is directly connected (soldered or snap fitted) with the low ampere sealed switch 2 (3B) and a terminal 3 (T3) is directly connected (soldered or snap fitted) with the low ampere sealed switch 1 (3A). The terminal 2 (T2) is common to both the switches. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the low ampere modular switches have terminals to connect the path with low Ampere switching mechanism with snap pressing/soldering or both process. The terminals of the present disclosure are insert molded with cover or housing or base.
Figure 7 illustrates another type of low ampere modular switch i.e. hinge mechanism illustrating similar arrangement of connection of the terminals with the low ampere sealed switch wherein the terminals are soldered, or snap fitted with the low ampere sealed switch.
Figure 8 and 9 illustrates the low ampere switching mechanism showing the connection of the terminals with the low ampere sealed switch wherein the low ampere sealed switch is soldered/snap fitted with the terminals and eliminating the wiring harness assembly. As shown in figure 8 and 9, the terminals are directly connected with the switch mechanism (3). The switch mechanism is also configured with an elongated button (3c) on both the sides of the sealed switches (3a, 3b) which is actuated due to the movement of the carrier.
Figure 10 illustrated an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure showing a dipper switch module (20). The blinker switch module comprising: a knob (201) which enables the user to make and break the electrical contact with the switch assembly. A spring-loaded plunger (202;203) is present below the knob which moves in the upward and

downward direction due to the actuation of the knob (201). The blinker switch module also comprises of a housing (204) having the cavity to secure the spring-loaded plunger and the knob is positioned above the housing. A switch mechanism (205) is also connected with the housing having the terminals (T1;T2;T3) directly connected to the vehicle wire harness. A base assembly ( 206) is positioned at the bottom and covers the switch assembly from the bottom.
During the operation of the low ampere switches such as turn switch (10) or dipper switch (20) the knob is operated by the user due to which the carrier in case of turn switch or plunger in case of blinker switch moves and makes contact with the elongated button present at the corners of the switching mechanism. Due to the actuation of the button the terminal of the respective side makes contact with the vehicle harness and thereby making the contact blinking the left/right side blinker switch and dipper light in case of dipper switch.
Figure 12 and 13 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure wherein a micro switching mechanism on a terminal mesh is placed with the help of snap pressing or soldering or both process to make multifunction switch assembly or complete handle bar switch. The Terminals are insert molded with cover/housing/base.
The present disclosure is not only limited to a turn signal and is applicable to all types of low ampere modular switches mechanism as hinge type, sea-saw type, rocker type, push type, etc. The primary advantage of the low ampere modular switch is to eliminate the additional wire harness, thereby reducing the cost. One more advantage of the present disclosure is that the number of parts have bene reduced. The manufacturing process time is also less, and the size of the modular switch is compact in size and less complex.

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.

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.

We Claim: -
1. A modular switch assembly (10) for a vehicle comprising:
a housing(6), having an open end (6A) and a close end (6B) wherein the open end (6A) of the housing (6) is having protrusions to secure a knob assembly (1), a switching mechanism (3), a carrier assembly (4) and a cover
(2);
the knob assembly (1) and the carrier assembly (4) is configured inside the
housing (6) along with the spring-loaded balls wherein the knob assembly
(1) is concentrically connected with the carrier assembly (4);
one or more terminals (T1;T2;T3) positioned adjacent to the switching
mechanism (3) wherein the switching mechanism (3) is directed connected
with a terminals (T1;T2;T3) of the vehicle wire harness.
2. The modular switch assembly (10) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the switching mechanism is connected with the terminals by means of soldering or snap joint or any other joining process.
3. The modular switch assembly (10) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the knob assembly comprising
a knob (la) at the top to allow the user to actuate the switch assembly (10)
- a cavity (lb) at the bottom to secure the spring-loaded ball (lc)
- a hole (Id) which allows connection of the knob assembly with the carrier assembly and allows the movement of the carrier in the same direction in which the knob is actuated.
4. The modular switch assembly (10) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the carrier
assembly (4) comprising a hole (4a) at the top concentric with the knob hole (Id)
and is configured with the spring loaded ball (4b)

5. The modular switch assembly (10) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the bottom end of the switch mechanism is connected with the top end of the terminals.
6. The modular switch assembly (10) as claimed in claim 1 wherein two switch sealed switches (3A;3B) are configured inside the housing having an elongated button (3c) at the corners which are actuated due to the movement of the carrier in left or right direction .
7. The modular switch assembly (10) as claimed in claim 1 wherein due to activation of the switching mechanism in left or right direction the connection with the corresponding signal is completed thereby blinking the switch assembly.
8. The modular switch assembly (10) as claimed claim 1 wherein the cover closes the switch assembly(lO) from top and forming the complete modular switch assembly.
9. The modular switch assembly (10) as claimed claim 1 wherein a terminal mesh (30) is mounted on the handle bar of the vehicle with the help of snap pressing or soldering or both process to make multifunction switch assembly.
10. The modular switch assembly (10) as claimed in claim 1 is a low ampere modular switch such as hinge type, sew saw type, rocker type, push type and all the other low type ampere modular switches.