TECHNICAL FIELD:
The present disclosurerelates totwo-wheelerautomotivevehiclehaving a handle bar.More particularly the presentdisclosure relates to installation of handle bar switch structureon thehandle bar of the vehicle. BACKGROUND: A handlebar switch assemblyof the vehicle is an assembly which is capableof attachinga handlebar switch unit on a handlebar and improvesthe outward appearance of the handlebar switch. The handlebar switch assembly is having a circular arrangement which is mounted on the handlebarof the vehicle. The handle bar switch assemblyis having two half cases like an uppercase andlower caseor front and rear case. The handle bar switch assemblyis having one or more grooves which isextended from circular portion for screw tightening. The upper and lower case is securely fixed on the handlebar pipe portion by joining the lowercase with help of fasteners. The conventional handle bar switches are mounted on the handle bar with the help of fasteners wherein the switch is mounted diagonally as shown in figure 1. Figure 1-3 illustrates the conventional handle bar switch assembly (100) mounted on the vehicle. In the conventional switch assembly switch is mounted over handle bar(102)withthe help of two or more screws in diagonal axis (103). In the conventional switch assembly, the switch ismounted over handlebars using fasteners, due to which opposite force generatesduring the assembly. The force generated results in stressconcentration in case (i.e. upper andlower case). Due to the stress concentration there is gap(104)in between uppercase (100a)and lowercase (100b).Also, since switch cases are made up of plastic material it has warpage or shrinkage problem due to which the finalswitch does not match at parting line area. The presence of gapreduces the outward appearance of the handle bar switch and it effects theaesthetic view of the handle bar switch assembly. The process time for mounting switch cases(upper and lower) are withthe helpof machine screwincrease the process time as well as costof switch
3Hence in order to overcome the problems of conventional handle bar switch assembly, thereis a need to develop a handle bar switch assembly which overcomesthe existing problem. SUMMARY The present disclosure relates to handle bar switch assembly case wherein the upper and lower case is having one or more snap lock mechanisms which elimates gap or equally maintained gap between the upper and lower case. In the embodiment of the present disclosure the handle bar swicth assembly is mounted on the handle bar of the vehcile with or without additional fastners such as screws, glues/adhesives, hotsealing, etc. In the present disclosure snap locking is installed on the switch assembly with male and female connection wherein, an upper case is having a protrusion and a lower case comprises a catching/groove. In an alternate embodiment, the protrusion can be provided on the lower case and the catching or groove is provided on the upper case. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURESThe novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the description. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals represent likeelements and in which: Figure 1and 3illustrates the conventional handle bar switch assembly showing mounting of diagonal screws.
4Figure 2 illustratesthe conventional handle bar switch assembly showing the presence of gap in between upper case and lower case. Figure 4illustrates the handle bar switch assembly in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 illustrates a snaplock mechanismof the switch assembly in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the handle bar switch assembly. Figure 7 illustrates a mounting condition of the switch assembly in accordance with the alternate embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 8 illustrates an exploded view of the handle bar switch assembly in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 9 illustrates an exploded view of the handle bar switch assembly in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure. Figures 10 -13 illustrates aswitch assembly in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE While the invention 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 invention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the invention. It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art can be motivated from the present invention and can perform various modifications. However, such modifications should be construed within the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the drawings are showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention 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 invention. The primary advantage of the present disclosure is to eliminate the gapand shrinkage/warpagein between upper and lower case. The aesthetic of the switch is improved by eliminating the gap.Accordingly, the main aim of the present disclosure is to eliminate the gap and shrinkage/warpage in between upper and lower case.Another aim of the present disclosure is to improve the aesthetic of the switch assembly by eliminating the gap.Yet another advantage of the present disclosure is tosnap fit the switch with or without additional fasteners on handle bar.
6Another advantage of the present disclosure is that the individual switches are snap fittedor fitted on any other meansinside the upper or lower-case areas.Accordingly the present disclosure provides a handle bar switch assembly (10) for an automotive vehicle comprising a case (1) positioned on the handle bar (3) of the vehicle divided into an upper case (1a) and a lower case (1b) having one or more snap locks (2c) snap fitted with the upper case (1a) and lower case (1b). Accordingly the present disclosure provides a handle bar switch assembly for an automotive vehicle comprising a clamp (2) secured with the handle bar (3) a case assembly (1) positioned on the handle bar (3) of the vehicle divided into an upper case (1a) and a lower case (1b) wherein the upper case (1a) is mounted on an upper clamp (2a) and the lower case (1b) is mounted on the lower clamp (2b) one or more snap locks (2c) snap fitted with the upper case (1a) and lower case (1b) wherein snap lock (2c) is integrated within the case assembly (1).Inanother embodiment of the present disclosurea protrusion (6a) is located on the upper case (1a) which is secured inside a snap cavity (6b) formed inside the lower case (1b).In yet another embodiment of the present disclosurefasteners(4) and snap locks (2c) are used to mount the switch assembly on the handle bar (3). In a further embodiment of the present disclosurefasteners such as mounting screws or glue or adhesive or any other fastening process such as hot sealing, ultrasonic welding, laser welding or any similar fastening process are used to mount the switch assembly on the handle bar. In an alternate embodiment of the present disclosuresingle switch such as horn or blinker or any other switch is mounted on the handle bar.
7In another embodiment of the present disclosureone or more switches integrated with each other are mounted on the handle bar.The present disclosure relates to handle bar switch assembly case wherein the upper and lower case is having one or more snap lock mechanisms which elimates gap or equally maintained gap between the upper and lower case. In the embodiment of the present disclosure the handle bar swicth assembly is mounted on the handle bar of the vehcile with or without additional fastners such as screws, glues/adhesives, hotsealing, etc. In the present disclosure snap locking is installed on the switch assembly with male and female connection wherein, an upper case is having a protrusion and a lower case comprises a catching/groove. In an alternate embodiment, the protrusion can be provided on the lower case and the catching or groove is provided on the upper case. Figures 4-9 illustrates the handle bar switchassembly in accordance with the embodiment ofthe present disclosure. Figure 1 illustrates the rear viewof the handle bar switch assembly wherein the handle bar switch assembly (10) comprises an upper case (1a) and lower case (1b). The upper and lower case are mounted on the handle bar (3) using a clamp(2). As shown in figure 4, the upper case is mounted on anupper clamp (2a) and a lower case (2b) is mounted on the lower case and the mounting is positioned on the handle bar of the vehicle. As seen in the figure there is no gap (5) in between the upper and lower case due to the presence of one or more snap lock arrangement (2c). The snap provision (2c) is provided on diagonal axis or opposite side of a switch case of the switch assemblywhich is snap fit with uppercase or lowercase and thus eliminatesthe gap between case upperand lower parting line area as shown in figure 4 and 5. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the switch assembly is mounted on the handle bar without using any mounting screws (4) as shown in figure 5. Figure 6 and 7 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein one or moresnap provision(2c)is used to snap fit the upper(1a)and lower cases
8(1b)and mounting screws(4a)are also present to mount the switch assembly on the handle bar. Instead of mounting screws(4a), one or more additional fasteners such as glue/adhesive, or fastening process such as hot sealing, ultrasonic welding, laser welding or any similar fastening method can be introduced. Also in the further embodiment a single snap fit is used to snap fit the upper and lower and no mounting screws are present to mount the switch assemblyon the handle bar. Figure 8 and 9 illustrates the exploded view of the handle bar switch assembly(10)wherein the upper case(1a)and lower case(1b)are having a circular arrangement which are secured with the handle bar of the vehicle. Figure 8 and 9 illustrates a protrusion (6a) of the snap lock which placedon the upper case and issecured inside a snap cavity (6b) formed insidethe lower case. In the embodiment of the present disclosure the upper and lower case are located on the handlebar clamp (2) wherein the upper case (1a) is secured with upper clamp (2a) and the lower case(1b)is secured with the lower clamp (2b). To provide extra mechanical strength one or more additional fasteners such as screw, glue/adhesive, or fastening process such as hot sealing, ultrasonic welding, laser welding or any similar fastening method can be introduced. Finally, switch is snap fitted with snap protrusion (6a) of uppercase (1a) and snap cavity (6b) of lower case(1b). In this embodiment, the switch lower case depicted in the figure does not provide snapfit window/visibility of snaplock. So, the snaplock mechanism can be integrated within the housing/case assembly.Figure 9 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure wherein the upper case(1a)and lower case(1b)is mounted directly on the handle bar (3) instead of mounting on the clamp. Figure 10 and 11 illustrates the switch assembly inaccordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, the switch assembly is used mount single switch such a horn or blinker. As illustrated in figure 11, mounting screws are positioned in diagonal axis or in opposite direction. Figure 10 clearly illustrates the snap protrusion (6a) formed on the upper case (1a) and corresponding snap cavity (6b) formed on the lower case (1b) wherein upper case is snap fitted to lower case In yet another embodiment of the present
9disclosure as illustrated in figure 12, no mounting screws are present to mount the switch assembly on the handle bar. Some of the advantages of the present disclosure: The primary advantage of the present disclosure is to eliminate the gapand shrinkage/warpagein between upper and lower case. The aesthetic of the switch is improved by eliminating the gap.The switch is snapfittedwith or without additional fasteners on handle bar.The individual switches are snapfittedor fitted on any other meansinside the upper or lower-caseareas.The Snap area may be visible or invisible from outside of the case.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 ofdescription and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will
10recognize 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
11foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.
List of Reference Numerals CONVENTIONAL Handle Bar SwitchAssembly 100Upper Case100a Lower Case100b Upper Clamp101aLower Clamp 101bHandle Bar102 Diagonal Screws 103 Gap 104 PRESENT DISCLOSURE Handle Bar Switch Assembly 10Case 1Upper Case1a Lower Case1b Upper Clamp2aLower Clamp 2bSnap Provision 2cHandle Bar3No Diagonal Screw 4Diagonal Screw4a No Gap 5Snap Protrusion 6aSnap Cavity 6b

We Claim :
1. A handle bar switch assembly (10) for atwo-wheeler automotive vehicle comprising : a case (1) positioned on the handle bar (3) of the vehicle divided into an upper case (1a) and a lower case (1b) having one or more snap locks(2c) tosnap fit the upper case(1a)andlower case(1b). 2. A handle bar switch assembly for a two-wheeler automotive vehicle comprising: a clamp (2) secured with the handle bar (3) ; a case assembly (1) positioned on the handle bar (3) of the vehicle divided into an upper case (1a) and a lower case (1b) wherein the upper case(1a)is mounted on an upper clamp (2a) and thelower case (1b) is mounted on the lower clamp (2b) ; one or more snap locks(2c)snap fittedwith the upper case(1a) and lower case(1b) wherein snap lock (2c) is integrated within the case assembly (1). 3. The handle bar switch assembly (10) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein snap locks (2c) is provided on diagonal axis or on opposite side of the switch assembly. 4. The handle bar switch assembly(10)as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein a protrusion (6a) is locatedon the upper case(1a)whichis secured inside a snap cavity (6b) formed inside the lower case(1b).5. The handle bar switch assembly(10)as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein fasteners (4) and snap locks (2c) are used to mount the switch assembly on the handle bar (3). 6. The handle bar switch assembly(10)as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein fasteners such as mounting screws or glue or adhesive or any other fastening process such as hot sealing, ultrasonic welding, laser welding or any similar fastening process are used to mount the switch assembly on the handle bar.
137. The handle bar switch assembly(10)as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein single switch such as horn or blinker or any other switch is mounted on the handle bar. 8. The handle bar switch assembly(10)as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein one or more switches integrated with each other are mounted on the handle bar.