DESC:Field of invention

The present invention generally relates to vehicles such as two-wheeler motorcycles, and in particular, relates to side-stand of such vehicles having a switch connected thereto.
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Background

A side stand is used in a two-wheeled vehicle to support the vehicle in a tilt-position when the vehicle is stationary. The side stand or a side lever is pivotally secured to the motorcycle body by a bracket. When the user is riding the vehicle the side stand is maintained at up-position or resting position. The same is necessitated as side-stand is down position while riding in a driving condition is probable to cause an accident.

Various types of switches or systems have been into usage to detect the position of side stand and to generate an alert signal to the driver /user if the stand is in down position while riding. For more safety purpose some switches or system are invented which provide engine ON-signal only when the side stand is in up position.

An example side stand switch assembly comprises a sealed switch (or a side stand switch) to detect position of a side stand/lever comprising a rotating member with a moving contact and a stator member with a fix contact. The stator member rigidly secure with bracket or frame of the vehicle and rotating member is connected to pivotal liver of the side stand. The rotating movement of the rotating member with respect to stator member makes or breaks the contact between the moving contact and the fixed contact to provide ON-signal to relay to start the engine when side stand lever is in up-position.

When the vehicle in stationary position and the side stand is in down-position, the moving contact is away from fixed contact hence the circuit is open so no any signal is provided to start the engine. When the driver pivot the stand to upward position, after some defined angle i.e. after at least 80 degree angle with respect to down position the moving contact connects with fixed contact and produce a signal to start the engine. The fixed contact is made in arc shape so that when the lever pivot upwards after 80 degree the moving contact slides over arc shape fixed contact and continually provide the ON-signal to engine from 80 degree to 180 degree or in up-position.
However, at least a drawback in conventional side stand switches is that it only leads to one type of signal i.e. ON signal to the relay, when the contact is made between moving and fixed contact. The electrical signal may be directly provided to relay to start the engine.

With the ever-growing popularity of “electronic control unit” ECU in vehicle, there lies at least a need to develop an advanced “side stand switch” which is able to signal its various positions.

More specifically, there lies a need of a “side stand switch” which is able to signal Up as well Down position of the side stand.

In addition, the conventional side stand switches at least exhibit following drawbacks:

a) Unreliable contact mechanism
b) Unreliable design to ensure uniform contact pressure of contacts.
3) Weak response to extremely high vibration condition.
4) Non-support for Low ampere switch Requirement.
5) Wear and tear of contacts.
6) Non-robust design.
7) High probability of contact burning
8) High probability of insulation resistance failure in sliding contacts.

Accordingly, there lies a need of an improved side stand switch to at least mitigate one or more of aforesaid drawbacks
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified format that is further described in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
The present subject matter refers a switch for indicating rotation of a side-stand within a vehicle. The switch comprises a stator rigidly fixed to the vehicle-side and having a cylindrical-enclosure. The switch comprises a first set of fixed contacts provided circumferentially at an inside curved surface of the cylindrical enclosure, and a second set of fixed contacts provided at an inside planar surface of the cylindrical enclosure. A rotor is concentrically provided inside the cylindrical-enclosure of the stator and comprises a first set of electrical contact provided circumferentially at an outer curved-surface of the rotor. A second set of electrical contact provided at an outer planar-surface of the rotor, wherein the electrical-contacts of the stator and the rotor are oriented with respect to each other to enable a plurality of rotations imparted to the rotor at establishing a plurality of electrical connection between the fixed and movable contacts. The plurality of electrical connection defined by a first connection defined by a connection between the circumferential movable and fixed contacts in respect of a first rotation imparted to the rotor by a first angular range. A second connection is defined by a connection between the movable and fixed contacts located at the planar surfaces in respect of a second rotation imparted to the rotor by a second angular range.
To further clarify the 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 1 illustrates a perspective view of the proposed sealed switch, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 illustrates a rotational-travel of the switch, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 illustrates the rotor assembly for achieving electrical connection, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 4 illustrates structure of the rotor comprising moving contacts therein, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 5 illustrates a stator assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 illustrates a rotation of the rotor with respect to the stator, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 illustrates a rotational travel of switch at position I~II as corresponding to Fig. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 illustrates a rotational travel of switch at position II~III as corresponding to Fig. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 illustrates the mounting of side stand switch, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 10 illustrates the presence of the pockets in the stator body, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 11 illustrates the rotor assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 12 illustrates an exploded view of the complete rotor body of the sealed switch, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the flow charts illustrate the method in terms of the most prominent steps involved to help to improve understanding of aspects of the present invention. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more 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:
It should be understood at the outset that although illustrative implementations of the embodiments of the present disclosure are illustrated below, the present invention may be implemented using any number of techniques, whether currently known or in existence. The present disclosure should in no way be limited to the illustrative implementations, drawings, and techniques illustrated below, including the exemplary design and implementation illustrated and described herein, but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims along with their full scope of equivalents.
The term “some” as used herein is defined as “none, or one, or more than one, or all.” Accordingly, the terms “none,” “one,” “more than one,” “more than one, but not all” or “all” would all fall under the definition of “some.” The term “some embodiments” may refer to no embodiments or to one embodiment or to several embodiments or to all embodiments. Accordingly, the term “some embodiments” are defined as meaning “no embodiment, or one embodiment, or more than one embodiment, or all embodiments.”
The terminology and structure employed herein is for describing, teaching and illuminating some embodiments and their specific features and elements and does not limit, restrict or reduce the scope of the claims or their equivalents.
More specifically, any terms used herein such as but not limited to “includes,” “comprises,” “has,” “consists,” and grammatical variants thereof do NOT specify an exact limitation or restriction and certainly do NOT exclude the possible addition of one or more features or elements, unless otherwise stated, and furthermore must NOT be taken to exclude the possible removal of one or more of the listed features and elements, unless otherwise stated with the limiting language “MUST comprise” or “NEEDS TO include.”
Whether or not a certain feature or element was limited to being used only once, either way, it may still be referred to as “one or more features” or “one or more elements” or “at least one feature” or “at least one element.” Furthermore, the use of the terms “one or more” or “at least one” feature or element do NOT preclude there being none of that feature or element, unless otherwise specified by limiting language such as “there NEEDS to be one or more . . . ” or “one or more element 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 one having an ordinary skill 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 presented in the attached claims. Some embodiments have been described for the purpose of illuminating one or more of the potential ways in which the specific features and/or elements of the attached claims fulfill the requirements of uniqueness, utility, and non-obviousness.
Use of the phrases and/or terms such as 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 variants thereof do NOT necessarily refer to the same embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, one or more particular features and/or elements described in connection with one or more 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 one or more features and/or elements may be described herein in the context of only a single embodiment, or alternatively in the context of more than one embodiment, or further alternatively 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 be necessarily taken as limiting factors to the attached claims. The attached claims and their legal equivalents can be realized in the context of embodiments other than the ones used as illustrative examples in the description below.

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

The present subject matter at-least discloses an improved construction of a switch to detect various positions of the side stand of a two-wheeled vehicle, such as a motorcycle, and thereby alert the same. Based upon the detection, the present subject matter also triggers a signal, based on various positions of the side-stand. The switch as provided may be sealed-switch and has an improved mechanical support for aligning with the side-stand of the vehicle. In an implementation, the sealed-switch comprises a rotor-body which includes one or more grooves, also referred to as ‘pockets’, to collect debris that cause wear and tear to the rotor body. Further, the construction of the sealed-switch ensures the reliability of the switch and avoids failure of ‘insulation-resistance’ of the switch.

The present subject matter is at least directed to a sealed-switch to detect positions of side stand and provide power supply to relay to start the engine. More specifically, the present switch facilitates engine to operate when the side stand switch is not engaged.

Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a sealed switch 200 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The sealed switch 200 is connected to a side-lever 102 of the vehicle, as shown in subsequent figures.

The side lever 102 is pivoted to the vehicle-assembly and may be moved or rotated using any other mechanism, such as automatic means, to be in a down-position or a standing position to support the vehicle upright. When the vehicle has to be started, the side lever 102 may be moved back to a resting position or an up-position wherein it rests in a fixture provided in a body of the two-wheeled vehicle.

Figure 2 illustrates a rotational-travel of switch 200 when the side stand lever 102 is at II position and rotating towards downside in clockwise-direction then switch 200 make connection from I~II position and provide signal to ECU that the side-stand in “down position”. The same has been illustrated in the below-mentioned Table 1.
Table 1

When the side-stand lever 102 is at II position and rotating towards upside in anti-clockwise direction, then the switch 200 establishes connection from II ~III position and communicates signal to ECU that the side-stand in “up position”.
The same has been illustrated in the below-mentioned Table 2.

Table 2

Figure 3 illustrates the rotor assembly for achieving connection as stated above in the Table 1 and Table 2. The rotor-insert 302 is an insert within the rotor assembly that is used to rotate the rotor-complete 304 and thereby the entire rotor assembly 302, 304. The rotor complete 304 may also be interchangeable referred as rotor body 304 or simply rotor 304.

More specifically, for supporting the rotor 302, 304 within the vehicle, a stator (shown in Fig. 6) is rigidly fixed to the vehicle-side and has a cylindrical-enclosure. The rotor 302, 304 is concentrically provided inside the cylindrical-enclosure of the stator and comprises a first set of electrical contact provided circumferentially at an outer curved-surface of the rotor 304, and a second set of electrical contact provided at an outer planar-surface of the rotor 304.

Figure 4 illustrates structure of the ‘Rotor complete’ 304 comprising moving contacts 402, 404 therein. The moving contacts 402, 404 may also referred as movable contacts 402, 404.
The moving contacts within the rotor complete include the “leaf type moving contact” 402 and “spring based moving contact” 404. In both cases, the rotor complete 304 is used to make contact between movable 402, 404 and the fixed contacts 1,2,3,4. The same ensures uniform contact pressure (Spring Action) with less wear and tear of contacts. The contact materials (e.g. Beryllium copper, Spring Brass, Phosphorus Bronze, Stainless Steel) have properties of spring action. Accordingly, while the “spring” does not make any contact, however the spring loaded contacts (i.e. the movable contact) 404 is used to exhibit contact pressure with fixed contacts.

The leaf type moving contact 402 is the compressible strip based contact vertically supported at the outer curved surface of the rotor 304. The other spring loaded moving contact 404 is on the other hand provided upon the planar region of the rotor 304. As may be seen, while the leaf type contact 402 is insert molded, the spring-based movable contact 404 is snap fitted. In an example, the movable contacts 402, 404 may be attached through other attachment means such as a snap-fit arrangement or adhesively fixed to the rotor body.

Figure 5 illustrates a stator assembly 500. The stator is rigidly fixed to the vehicle-side and is a cylindrical-enclosure. The stator comprises two electrical contacts (Fixed electrical contacts 1 and 2) provided circumferentially at an inside curved surface of the cylindrical enclosure of the assembly 500. The outer two electrical contacts (Fixed electrical contacts 3 and 4) are provided at one of planar faces. The ‘rotor complete’ 304 (not shown in present Fig 5) is concentrically provided inside the cylindrical-enclosure of the stator 500 and comprises the movable electrical contact 404 as the one movable contact and the leaf type movable contact 402 as the another movable contact. While the leaf-type movable contact 402 is provided circumferentially at an outer curved-surface of the rotor body or the rotor complete 304, the movable type contact 404 is provided at the planar surface of the rotor 304.

The stator body 500 has the fixed contacts 1, 2, 3 ,4 may be insert-molded into the stator body or may be attached through other attachment means such as a snap-fit arrangement or adhesively fixed to the stator body. The strip form of the fixed contact ensures uniform contact region to be provided to the moving contacts, and thus also reduces wear and tear. Further, the spring action property of the moving contact material ensures tight and secure contacts of the switch body to the other components.

In an implementation, the electrical-contacts of the stator 500 and the rotor 304 are oriented with respect to each other to enable a plurality of rotations imparted to the rotor at establishing a plurality of electrical connection between the fixed and movable contacts 402, 404. The plurality of electrical-connections are defined by a first connection which is a connection between the circumferential movable 402 and fixed contacts in respect of a first rotation imparted to the rotor by a first angular range. A second connection is defined by a connection between the movable 404 and fixed contacts located at the planar surfaces in respect of a second rotation imparted to the rotor by a second angular range.

More specifically, the electrical-contacts of the stator 500 and the rotor 304 are oriented with respect to each other to enable a rotation imparted to the rotor body 304 at establishing a contact between the electrical contacts of the stator 500 and rotor 304 and thereby generate an electrical signal for indicating the positions of the side-stand. Such rotation may be imparted by a pre-defined angular range. The first and second electrical-connection causes a generation of electrical signal to cause an UP position, a down position, switching on the ignition, and switching on the ignition followed by cranking of the engine:

Further, in an example, the electrical signal (e.g UP SIGNAL) generated causes at least one of switching on the ignition, switching on the ignition followed by cranking of the engine, LED illumination depicting a turning-ON of the side stand ON etc.
Figure 6 illustrates a rotation of the rotor 304 with respect to the stator 500. When the rotor 304 rotates, the moving contacts 402, 404 contact with fixed contacts on circumference and the planar body of the stator 500. As mentioned before, the rotor 304 comprises the first set of movable electrical-contact as a plurality of leaf-based contacts 402 supported at the outer curved surface of the rotor 304. The rotor 304 comprises the second set of movable electrical-contacts 404 as a plurality of compressible contacts vertically supported at the outer planar surface of the rotor. As indicated in the figure, the fixed Contact 1, 2, 3 & 4 are insert-molded with Body/Stator. The fixed contacts 3 & 4 are vertically-placed (insert-molded) with body and the fixed contacts 1 & 2 are horizontal placed as shown in the present figure.

Figure 7 illustrates a rotational travel of switch 200 at position I~II as corresponding to the Table 1. When the ‘rotor complete’ travels from I position to II position, the leaf type moving contact rests 402 over fixed contact 3 & 4 of the stator 500, completes an electrical circuit there between, and accordingly provides a signal (e.g. Down position of lever). At that instant, the ‘moving contact’ 404 rests over fixed contact 2. At such instance, there is no connection between the moving contact and fixed contacts 1& 2.

Figure 8 illustrates a rotational travel of switch 200 at position II~III. When the ‘Rotor Complete’ travels from II position to III position, the moving contact 404 rest over fixed contact 1 & 2 in body/stator, completes an electrical circuit there between, and accordingly provides a signal (e.g. UP position of lever). At the instant, the leaf type moving contacts 402 rest upon an insulated portion (i.e. plastic portion) and there is no connection between the leaf type moving contact and fixed contacts 3, 4.

Overall, in an example, the rotation as imparted to the rotor 304 lies in angular range of about 80 to 180 degrees and/or 260 degrees to 360 degrees with respect to a reference-point and accordingly causes a contact between the electrical contacts of the rotor 304 and stator 500 to generate the electrical signal (i.e. Down position). In another example, the rotation imparted to the rotor in angular-range of about 0 to 80 degrees and/or 180 degrees to 260 degrees with respect to a reference-point cause another contact between the electrical contacts of the rotor 304 and stator 500 to thereby generate a different electrical signal (i.e. UP position).

Figure 9 illustrates the mounting of side stand switch 200: More specifically, a slot 902 or recess is provided within the ‘rotor Complete’ 304 and a pin is provided on side lever 102 (as shown in Fig. 1) for a mechanical engagement of the side stand switch 200 with the side lever 102 and enabling a synchronous motion of the rotor and the side-lever.

In an example, the rotor 304 is formed of plastic and provided with a rectangular metal-plate 908 enclosed vertically within the frame of the rotor 304. The metal plate 908 has at-least one engagement-pin protruding outside the rotor to engage with the actuating lever 102, wherein the lever 102 forms a part of the side stand switch 200. The rotor 304 is formed of plastic and abutted with a metallic ring having at least one aperture to engage with a pin protruding from an actuating-lever 102, said lever 102 forming a part of the side stand switch 200.

More specifically, the side lever 102 is supported by the supporting plate to be fixed to the switch in a manner as shown in Figure 9. A fixing-bolt 904 passes through apertures provided in the switch 200, the apertures provided at the side lever 102, the apertures provided in the supporting plates 908, thereby securing the switch 200, the side lever 102, and supporting plates 908 together. Further, a pin in the side-lever 102 is provided which engages with the corresponding slot 902 provided in the rotor 304.

Figure 10 illustrates an embodiment wherein the ‘pocket’ 910 provided on stator 500 for collecting wear particles and dust particles within the side-stand switch 200, thereby mitigating insulation resistance and chances of switch failure, which in turn ensures reliability of switch. In addition, the collection of debris in the pocket 910 prevents the debris from otherwise causing wear and tear to other parts of the switch body, and thus prevents reduction in performance.

Figure 11 illustrates the rotor assembly comprising the Rotor complete 304 and both of moving contacts 402, 404 as depicted aforesaid.

Figure 12 illustrates an exploded view of the switch body, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, where the exploded view clearly shows the various components of the sealed switch 200 in accordance with the above-described embodiments. Supporting rings and seal along with the cover shown in Figure 12 assist in tightly securing all the parts together.
The constructions and various functions of the sealed switch/side stand switch as proposed in the present invention provide an advantage as follows:
• Reliable Contact mechanism to avoid chances of track formation.
• Reliable mechanism to avoid contact burning failure in sliding contacts.
• low ampere switching.
• “Suit for high and low temperature” of electrical contacts system.
• Reliable design to ensure uniform contact pressure of contacts.
• “More corrosion resistive contact system” is used.
• Construction of Contact chamber is Sealed.
• Suit for Extremely high vibration condition.
• A “Robust design” for extremely high vibration condition.
• Reliable design to ensure less wear rate of contacts
• Ease of assembly
• Water / dust Proof contact chamber
• Ease of assembly

While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same 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 forgoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more 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.

The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples. Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible.

Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any component(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essential feature or component.

,CLAIMS:1. A switch (200) for indicating rotation of a side-stand within a vehicle, wherein the switch (200) comprises
a stator (500) rigidly fixed to the vehicle-side and having a cylindrical-enclosure and comprising
a first set of fixed contacts (3,4 )provided circumferentially at an inside curved surface of the cylindrical enclosure;
a second set of fixed contacts (1, 2) provided at an inside planar surface of the cylindrical enclosure;
a rotor (304) concentrically provided inside the cylindrical-enclosure of the stator (500) and comprising:
a first set of electrical contact (402) provided circumferentially at an outer curved-surface of the rotor;
a second set of electrical contact (404) provided at an outer planar-surface of the rotor
wherein the electrical-contacts (402, 404) of the stator (500) and the rotor (304) are oriented with respect to each other to enable a plurality of rotations imparted to the rotor (304) at establishing a plurality of electrical connection between the fixed (1, 2, 3, 4) and movable contacts (402, 404), said plurality of electrical connection defined by:
a first connection defined by a connection between the circumferential movable (402) and fixed contacts (3, 4) in respect of a first rotation imparted to the rotor by a first angular range; and
a second connection defined by a connection between the movable (404) and fixed contacts (1, 2) located at the planar surfaces in respect of a second rotation imparted to the rotor by a second angular range.
2. The switch (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the stator (500) comprises the first set of fixed electrical contact (3,4) as supported at the inner curved surface and a second set of fixed electrical contact (1,2) as supported at the inner planar surface by at least one of:
insert-molding;
snap-fit arrangement; or
adhesive-based connection.
3. The switch (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rotor (304) comprises the first set of movable electrical-contact (402) as a plurality of leaf based contacts supported at the outer curved surface of the rotor (304).
4. The switch (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rotor (304) comprises the second set of movable electrical-contact (404) as a plurality of compressible contacts vertically supported at the outer planar surface of the rotor (304).
5. The switch (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rotor (304) is formed of plastic and provided with a rectangular metal-plate (908) enclosed vertically within the frame of the rotor, said metal plate (908) having at-least one engagement-pin protruding outside the rotor (304) to engage with an actuating lever (102), said lever forming a part of the side stand switch.
6. The switch (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rotor (304) is formed of plastic and abutted with a metallic ring having at least one aperture to engage with a pin protruding from an actuating-lever (102), said lever forming a part of the side stand switch.
7. The switch (200) as claimed in any one of preceding claims, wherein the stator (500) comprises a groove (910) formed within the inside curved surface of the cylindrical-enclosure to collect debris generated during the rotation of the rotor (304) within the stator (500).
8. The switch (200) as claimed in any one of preceding claims,
wherein the rotation imparted to the rotor (304) in angular range of about 80 to 180 degrees and/or 260 degrees to 360 degrees with respect to a reference-point causes a contact between the electrical contacts of the rotor (304) and stator (500) to generate the electrical signal.
wherein the rotation imparted to the rotor (304) in angular range of about 0 to 80 degrees and/or 180 degrees to 260 degrees with respect to a reference-point prevents a contact between the electrical contacts of the rotor (304) and stator to thereby prevent any electrical signal generation.
9. The switch (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first and second electrical connection causes a generation of electrical signal to causes at least one of:
an UP position;
a down position;
switching on the ignition; and
switching on the ignition followed by cranking of the engine:
10. A side-stand assembly in a vehicle comprising:
a side-stand lever (102) pivoted to a vehicle-chassis; and
a switch (200) rigidly connected to the vehicle chassis and coupled to the lever for indicating rotation of the side-stand, said switch comprising:
a stator (500) rigidly fixed to the vehicle-side and having a cylindrical-enclosure and comprising
a first set of fixed contacts (3,4 )provided circumferentially at an inside curved surface of the cylindrical enclosure;
a second set of fixed contacts (1, 2) provided at an inside planar surface of the cylindrical enclosure;
a rotor (304) concentrically provided inside the cylindrical-enclosure of the stator (500) and comprising:
a first set of electrical contact (402) provided circumferentially at an outer curved-surface of the rotor;
a second set of electrical contact (404) provided at an outer planar-surface of the rotor
wherein the electrical-contacts (402, 404) of the stator (500) and the rotor (304) are oriented with respect to each other to enable a plurality of rotations imparted to the rotor (304) at establishing a plurality of electrical connection between the fixed (1, 2, 3, 4) and movable contacts (402, 404), said plurality of electrical connection defined by:
a first connection defined by a connection between the circumferential movable (402) and fixed contacts (3, 4) in respect of a first rotation imparted to the rotor by a first angular range; and
a second connection defined by a connection between the movable (404) and fixed contacts (1, 2) located at the planar surfaces in respect of a second rotation imparted to the rotor by a second angular range.