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WO2010137035A2 - Installation de système audio sur véhicule à deux roues - Google Patents

Installation de système audio sur véhicule à deux roues Download PDF

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WO2010137035A2
WO2010137035A2 PCT/IN2010/000319 IN2010000319W WO2010137035A2 WO 2010137035 A2 WO2010137035 A2 WO 2010137035A2 IN 2010000319 W IN2010000319 W IN 2010000319W WO 2010137035 A2 WO2010137035 A2 WO 2010137035A2
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structural member
housing
switch cluster
main pipe
audio system
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Mohammed Basha Shaik
Gunalan Thanikachalam
Amit Rajwade
Anumalasetty Guravaiah
Mahadevaswamy Nagendraswamy
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Tvs Motor Company Limited
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J17/00—Weather guards for riders; Fairings or stream-lining parts not otherwise provided for
    • B62J17/02—Weather guards for riders; Fairings or stream-lining parts not otherwise provided for shielding only the rider's front
    • B62J17/06—Leg guards
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J45/00—Electrical equipment arrangements specially adapted for use as accessories on cycles, not otherwise provided for
    • B62J45/10—Arrangement of audio equipment; Supports therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K2202/00—Motorised scooters

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  • the present invention relates to an 'Audio system arrangement in a two-wheeler' and more particularly to an audio system arrangement for a step through type motorcycle.
  • the current invention relates to an arrangement containing an audio system, speakers and control panel along with an input device mounted on a vehicle, especially on a motorcycle.
  • US application published under no. 20050147951 proposes an apparatus that can secure an electronic device and be inserted into a conventional cup holder is described.
  • the cup holder for example, is inside of an automobile.
  • Audio input data which is read from a media such as a cassette tape or compact disc (CD), is decoded and amplified by the player unit and output is fed to speakers, thereafter, output sounds from speakers.
  • a media such as a cassette tape or compact disc (CD)
  • the main drawback is to provide exact location for tuner unit to ensure its predetermined function with all vehicle and environmental conditions.
  • the main draw back of this system is mounting of the speakers near handle bar, making speakers' water and dust proof, as water and dust entry to the speaker which result in functionally failure of speaker which results in high cost of replacement.
  • an object of the present invention to provide an audio system arrangement for a motorcycle overcoming the above problems. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a tuner unit located in cover which covers the main pipe upper of a step thru' motorcycle, which provides the user to have the convenience of using the audio system to his benefit in an effective way without using cassette or compact disc (CD).
  • a tuner unit located in cover which covers the main pipe upper of a step thru' motorcycle, which provides the user to have the convenience of using the audio system to his benefit in an effective way without using cassette or compact disc (CD).
  • the present invention relates to an audio system arrangement structure in which a pair of speakers, USB socket, Ear phone sockets and switch cluster is located at a portion of a motorcycle which is separate and spaced apart from a main player unit or control unit, which has been powered by the vehicle battery itself when the vehicle is in the parked condition.
  • the music player is placed below the cover which covers the main pipe and the accessories like speakers, USB sockets, Earphone sockets and switch cluster are provided on the openings provided on the Cover Main Pipe.
  • the audio system is upgraded for adopting the automotive requirements.
  • the player unit, switch cluster and speakers are made water and dust proof.
  • the tuner unit designed to work with 12V DC system. Which is predominantly used voltage ⁇ . ;
  • Fig. 1 illustrates a conventional step through motorcycle
  • Fig. 2 illustrates the perspective view of the cover main pipe structure with tuner unit arrangement of the present invention
  • Fig. 3 illustrates the inside view of the cover main pipe structure with the tuner unit arrangement of the present invention
  • Fig. 4 illustrates the top view of the cover main pipe structure
  • Fig. 5 illustrates the left side view of the cover main pipe structure
  • Fig. 6 illustrates the mounting/housing for the switch cluster used in the tuner unit arrangement
  • Figs. 7a and 7b illustrate USB and jack housing top and cross sectional views
  • Fig. 8 illustrates the speaker unit
  • Fig. 9 illustrates the switch cluster
  • Fig. 10 illustrates the sectional view of the switch cluster housing illustrated in Fig. 6.
  • any known motorcycle as illustrated in fig. 1, can be divided into three major portions, the front portion F, the middle portion M and the rear/tail portion R.
  • the front portion F comprises of the steering, front wheel with necessary brakes, front suspension and fender
  • the middle portion M comprises of the step through portion, rider seat, foot rest for both the rider and the pillion member, engine, gear shift lever stand etc
  • the rear/tail portion R comprises of petrol tank, swinging arm, back wheel and suspension and rear fender.
  • the triangular shaped cover main pipe structural member (1) of the step through motorcycle is provided with a switch cluster housing (2) wherein the switch cluster (3) is housed.
  • the cover main pipe structural member (1) is provided with three mounting holes (4, 5 and 6), of which two (4 and 5) are placed on the top and one (6) in the bottom of the said structural member (1).
  • the ignition cum steering lock (14) is placed on the right side of the said structural member.
  • the left side carries a provision to house a mobile charger (7) and a housing for the USB port and Jacks of the ear phone (8). Two types of jacks are provided one for the pillion rider and the other with a provision to cut off sound to independent speakers.
  • a mounting bracket (11) is fastened on the inner side along with a housing for the switch cluster (2) and the tuner unit (15).
  • Reference numerals (9A) and (10A) are circular openings formed in the structural member and positioned above the switch cluster, one on either side of the switch cluster wherein the speakers (9) and (10) are housed.
  • Reference numeral (7A) is a circular opening formed in the structural member and positioned on the top left comer and above the left speaker opening (9A) so as to house a mobile charger.
  • Reference numeral (8A) is a rectangular opening formed in the structural member positioned on top left corner and by the side of the (7A).
  • Reference numeral (2A) is a circular opening formed in the structural member and positioned between (9A) and (10A) at the mid point.
  • the housing for USB port and jacks of the ear phone illustrated in Fig 7, is a rectangular shaped housing placed next to the mobile charger opening (7A) and located an the top left portion of the structural member.
  • the housing is in a shape of parallelogram with three openings (21,22,23) with two circular openings at the bottom with a rectangular opening at the top.
  • Top surface is a curved surface and rectangular walls are integrally projected to make bottom surface flat.
  • a boss is projecting beyond flat surface that is provided with a bore to receive the screw.
  • a cover or a flap is placed over the USB housing to make it open and close or accessible.
  • Housing for speakers (9) and (10), illustrated in Fig. 8 is circular/cylindrical shaped housing with two longer and shorter projections wherein the longer arms are placed approximately 150 degrees apart and shorter arms placed 180 degrees apart.
  • Top portion of the housing is provided with concentric ribs to form a grille shaped structure.
  • the opposite side of the grille is open to allow the speakers to fit in.
  • the longer and shorter arms are provided with openings at the end to allow fastening members to pass though.
  • the switch cluster (3) illustrated in Fig. 9, is what is commonly used in any tuner unit, is provided with buttons for selecting FM or MP3, forward or backward, increase or decrease volume etc.
  • the switch cluster housing (2) as shown in Fig. 10 has a locating pip (24) and a drain hole (25) to drain water.
  • a mounting boss (26) is provided to mount the structural member in place.
  • the FM/MP3 tuner unit (15) is mounted using the tuner mounting bracket (16) and the mounting hole (17) is screwed on the main frame. Necessary provision such a screw opening is provided on the bracket (16) to place the tuner unit (15).
  • the frame mounting bracket (11) is used to fasten the cover on to the side covers (not shown in the drawings).
  • Fig. 10 illustrates the sectional view of the switch cluster housing illustrated in Fig. 6.
  • two flat projections (17A) as shown in Fig. 5 are formed integrally.
  • Mounting hole is provided on end of the projection a square.
  • a square shaped flat bracket (17) with two perpendicular projections on either ends are formed.
  • Two holes are provided on the projections.
  • the structural member is made of steel. Another pair of holes is provided at bottom left and right corners respectively to mount the tuner unit.
  • the tuner unit here is suitable for automotive requirements. It is energized by vehicle battery and is designed to work with 12V DC system.
  • the audio system is provided with auto power cut off to avoid complete draining of the vehicle battery when the battery voltage goes below predetermined threshold value.
  • the system includes provisions for using MP3 and FM receiver.
  • the system does not have any in built memory, but it: takes the input from USB2.0, which»is a known memory device and decodes the songs, which are in either MP3 or in WWA format.
  • the control switch cluster for operating the system is separately located on the Cover main pipe structure. The said control switch gets the user input and the same is given to player unit. Based on the input received, the player unit gives the signal to other output devices.
  • the system is having an amplifier of 2OW RMS. Two speakers of 5W are provided in this system. The speakers also have audio frequency range and protected against water ingress.
  • the player can play the songs from USB 2.0 in the MP3 format, this player contains FM Radio with auto tuning facility, auto power cutoff feature, inbuilt 2OW RMS stereo amplifier, water and dust proof speakers, upgraded player unit to adopt automotive requirements, water and dust protected player unit and switch cluster, soft feel control switches for ease and convenience, with the options of volume Up and down, fast forward and reverse (Previous and Next), mode selection (MP3 and FM), dual earphone sockets for both rider and pillion rider and it can be adaptable with mobile phones with additional card (Jack)
  • the audio system assembly is located in Cover main pipe structure, which is placed between the seat and handle bar assembly of a step thru' motorcycle. The said cover main pipe structure covers the main frame of the motorcycle.
  • the audio system assembly includes a player unit, control switch cluster, speakers, USB and Earphone sockets.
  • the switch cluster is having control buttons to perform the various functions of tuner unit. Like volume up and down, next and previous, power ON/OFF. And Play/Pause etc.
  • the supply for the switch cluster is being from player unit.
  • the switch output is fed to player unit and player unit in turn controls the function.
  • the location of this unit is on the middle part of the said Cover main pipe structure.
  • the audio output from the player unit is fed to the speakers to produce sound of certain frequencies.
  • the location of this unit is on the left and right upper part of the said Cover main pipe structure.
  • USB is a storage device and the player unit does not :have. inbuilt memory. Hence USB drive is required to play songs from MP3 player. Earphone sockets are provided for additional convenience. From the said earphone sockets, user can use earphones to listen to the music.
  • USB socket and earphone sockets need a Holder for holding the sockets.
  • the location of Holder unit is on the left / right top most part of the said Cover main pipe structure.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne une installation de système audio sur véhicule à deux roues et, plus particulièrement, une installation de système audio pour motocyclette de type passe-pied. L'invention concerne une installation comprenant un système audio, des haut-parleurs et un tableau de commande, ainsi qu'un dispositif d'entrée, installés sur un véhicule, notamment une motocyclette.
PCT/IN2010/000319 2009-05-25 2010-05-19 Installation de système audio sur véhicule à deux roues WO2010137035A2 (fr)

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US20050147951A1 (en) 2002-06-03 2005-07-07 Apple Computer, Inc. Electronic device holder

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