Sensing units for a vehicle

Abstract

The present subject matter relates to a vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) comprises an internal combustion engine (104) and an exhaust assembly (102). The exhaust assembly (102) is coupled to a front portion (F') of the internal combustion engine (104) and comprises one or more conversion units (408). At least one first sensing unit (402a) is disposed upstream of a first conversion unit of the one or more conversion units (408), and at least one of the one or more second sensing units (402b) are disposed downstream of at least one of the one or more conversion units (408). One or more wires extending from at least one of the first sensing unit (402a) and the one or more second sensing units is routed towards a wiring harness of the vehicle through one or more holding portions disposed in the front region (F) of the vehicle (100).

Description

TITLE OF INVENTION:SENSING UNITS FOR A VEHICLETECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle comprising sensing units. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mounting and routing of one or more wires extending from the sensing units.BACKGROUND

[0002] The operation of the internal combustion engine typically comprises four strokes. In the first stroke referred to as a suction stroke or intake stroke, a combination or air and fuel is injected into the combustion chamber of the engine. In the second stroke or compression stroke, the air-fuel mixture compressed by movement of the piston from a bottom dead position to a top dead position of the combustion chamber. In the third stroke also referred to as the combustion stroke, a spark plug is configured to initiate combustion of the fuel with air facilitating the combustion process. In the fourth stroke or exhaust stroke, post combustion the remnants or by-product of the combustion process is released from the combustion chamber through an exhaust mechanism, following which the combustion cycle begins from the suction stroke.

[0003] During the exhaust stroke or exhaust process the by-products of combustion may comprise unbumt oxides of nitrogen, carbon, other forms of hydrocarbons as well as some particulate matter. The by-products of combustion also referred to as the emission are not favourable to the environment unless the same constituents be maintained below a threshold. The exhaust system coupled to the internal combustion engine collects the exhaust gases from the cylinder or combustion chamber, purifies or reduces the harmful substances, reduces a noise level associated and discharges the purified exhaust into the atmosphere.

[0004] In view of monitoring the exhaust emissions of internal combustion engine, various expeditions such as provision of addition of catalysts to curate the emission constituents have been developed. A common existing mechanism for monitoring of the exhaust emissions of the internal combustion engine is a catalytic converter.

[0005] The catalytic converter alternately referred to as a cat-con device is purposed to reduce the harmful emissions of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere. The catalytic converter stimulates a redox reaction in reducing the toxic constituency of the emissions leaving the exhaust engine thereby converting the exhaust emissions more amenable to the environment.

[0006] Owing to the integral interoperability of the catalytic converter with the operation of the internal combustion engine in maintaining environmental emissions, there arises a dire need to maintain, monitor and diagnose the operation of the catalytic converter. To this end sensors may be disposed relative to the catalytic converter in detecting the input constituency of the emissions into the catalytic converter and associatively the output constituency of the emissions from the catalytic converter.

[0007] In a compact vehicle layout such as in saddle type vehicle, the disposition and routing of the sensors operatively coupled with the catalytic converter becomes challenging in view of the wire length being routed and non-contact maintenance from the heat zone of the internal combustion engine.

[0008] The sensor assembly may comprise a sensor unit which is facing the exhaust passage of the exhaust assembly, a wire which is extending from the sensor unit and a coupler which is to be connected to a wiring harness of the vehicle. The sensor assembly therefore through the connection to the wire harness of the vehicle may communicate the constituency of the exhaust emissions with a control unit of the vehicle.

[0009] In a saddle type vehicle layout comprising the internal combustion engine disposed in the front portion of the vehicle and the exhaust assembly comprising an exhaust pipe extending from a front portion of the internal combustion engine, there is limited space between the exhaust pipe and the internal combustion engine to route the wires of the sensor assembly. The limited space between the internal combustion engine and the exhaust assembly is the confounded heat zone which would deteriorate the wire of the sensing assembly thereby affecting signal transmission to the control unit.

[0010] As an additional drawback, there are minimized clearances in disposition of multiple vehicular components in the front region of the vehicle owing to proximity to the internal combustion engine. The wire of the sensor assembly ought to be connected to a wiring harness of the control unit such that any sharp edges are avoided and interference with other vehicular components are avoided.

[0011] Further, routing of the wire of the sensor assembly through internal surfaces of cover panels may lead to wear and tear of the wire. Therefore, again diminishing the purpose of providing a secure monitoring apparatus of the exhaust emissions of the internal combustion engine. Additionally, in naked skeletal design vehicles, the provision of cover panels or style panels is altogether negated to provide an option of routing.

[0012] Owing to the seriousness of functioning of the sensor assembly vis-a-vis the catalytic converter, there is a requirement of maintaining the accessibility of the wire of the sensingassembly for quick replacement and maintenance. Therefore, there arises a conflicting requirement of adapting the shortest route available in connecting the coupler of the sensing assembly to the wiring harness of the vehicle, in avoidance of the heat zones created by the internal combustion engine and the exhaust assembly in the front region of the vehicle.

[0013] In a conventional vehicle layout, the wiring harness of the control unit additionally connects components such as the headlamp assembly, instrument cluster in the front region, therefore the wire harness extends from a front region of the vehicle towards a vehicle rear and routed about the frame assembly of the vehicle. In this configuration, the wire of the sensor assembly accepting the shortest route will have to be routed upwards towards the head tube of the saddle type vehicle to connect to the wire harness. In this accepted route, the interference of the wire of the sensor assembly with the internal combustion engine and other style parts becomes unavoidable leading to shorter part replacement cycle of the sensor assembly.

[0014] Some other existing arts propose a free-hanging wire connecting the sensor assembly to the wiring harness of the control unit. The provision of a free hanging without any routing provision increases the chances of contact between the wire of the sensor assembly with the heat zones of the vehicle such as but not limited to the internal combustion engine and the exhaust assembly, which may lead to part replacement of the sensor assembly during vehicle off-roading conditions. In another unfortunate scenario, the free hanging wire may interact with the front suspension movable parts or front wheel leading to complete tear of the wire.

[0015] These constraints can lead to several challenges known to those skilled in the art. Issues include difficulty accessing and assembling the sensor's components, increased wire unit length, and problems during vehicle servicing. In view of the foregoing, it is desirable to overcome at least the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art and to provide a sensing assembly in a vehicle which is configured to overcome the above disadvantages.

[0016] Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

[0018] As per an aspect of the present invention, a vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine and an exhaust assembly. The internal combustion engine is disposed in a front region (F) of the vehicle. The exhaust assembly is coupled to a front portion (F’) of the internal combustion engine. The exhaust assembly comprises one or more conversion units configured to purify exhaust of the internal combustion engine. At least one first sensing unit is disposed on upstream of a first conversion unit of the one or more conversion units. At least one of one or more second sensing units are disposed on a downstream of at least one of the one or more conversion units. One or more wires extending from at least one of the first sensing unit and the one or more second sensing units are routed towards a wiring harness of the vehicle and at a pre-set distance (d’) from one or more external surfaces of the internal combustion engine. The one or more wires are guided through one or more holding portions disposed in the front region (F) of the vehicle.

[0019] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more conversion units comprises one of: a single conversion unit split into one or more segments or two or more conversion units. The one or more second sensing units are disposed on a downstream portion of at least one of the one or more segments. The one or more second sensing units are disposed on a downstream portion of at least one of the two or more conversion units.

[0020] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the exhaust assembly coupled to a front portion (F’) of the internal combustion engine. The exhaust assembly comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion coupled to an exhaust port of the internal combustion engine and is extended ahead of the internal combustion engine . The second portion coupled to the first portion. The second portion extends rearwardly from the first portion. The exhaust assembly is disposed on at least one of a left side and right side of the vehicle with reference to a vehicle front axis (YY). The one or more second sensing unit are provided on at least one of the downward portion and rearward portion of the exhaust assembly.

[0021] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more wires are routed sidewards from the exhaust assembly when the vehicle be viewed from a front view, and then rearwardly through an air intake structure of the internal combustion engine. The air intake structure comprises one or more holding portions provided on at least one of: a portion of an air guideway, and an internal surface of the one or more air intake structure.

[0022] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more wires are routed rearwardly from the exhaust assembly at the pre-set distance (d’) from the one or more externalsurfaces of the internal combustion engine. An air intake structure is disposed ahead of the internal combustion engine and is configured to at least partially eclipse the one or more wires of the one or more second sensing units. The one or more wires are further routed adjacent to the air intake structure and is at least partially covered by the air intake structure.

[0023] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more wires are routed rearwardly from the exhaust assembly at the pre-set distance from the one or more external surfaces of the internal combustion engine. The one or more wires are further routed adjacent to the one or more engine guard structures. One or more engine guard structures are provided ahead of the internal combustion engine. The one or more engine guard structures comprises one or more holding portions configured to route the one or more wires extending from the one or more second sensing units towards a wiring harness of the vehicle.

[0024] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle comprising a frame assembly. The frame assembly comprises one or more mounting brackets extended ahead of the internal combustion engine. The one or more wires are detachably secured to the mounting brackets.

[0025] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the frame assembly of the vehicle may comprise a head tube, one or more main frame members and one or more down frame members. The head tube is disposed in the front region F of the vehicle. The one or more main frame members extends rearwardly from the head tube. The one or more down frame members extends inclinedly downwards from the head tube. The one or more mounting brackets are provided on the one or more down frame members. The one or more mounting brackets comprises one or more holding portions through which the one or more wires extending from the one or more second sensing units are routed.

[0026] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more mounting brackets are disposed behind the one or more second sensing units. The one or more wires are routed rearwardly one or more holding portions of the one or more mounting brackets. The one or more mounting brackets are connected to one or more down frame members extending downwards from a head tube of the vehicle.

[0027] As per an embodiment of the present invention, one or more down frame members are disposed ahead of the internal combustion engine and behind the exhaust assembly. The one or more mounting brackets are provided on an internal surface of the one or more down frame members and behind the one or more second sensing units.

[0028] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more mounting brackets are configured to mount one or more engine guard structures. The one or more wires extending from the one or more second sensing units are routed rearwardly towards the one or more holding portions provided on the one or more engine guard structures.

[0029] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more down frame members are disposed ahead of the internal combustion engine and behind the exhaust assembly. The one or more mounting brackets are provided on an external surface of the one or more down frame members and behind the one or more second sensing units. The one or more wires extending from the one or more second sensing units are routed rearwardly towards the one or more holding portions of the one or more mounting brackets.

[0030] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more mounting brackets are configured to mount one or more engine guard structures. The one or more wires extending from the one or more second sensing units are routed rearwardly towards the one or more holding portions provided on the one or more engine guard structures.

[0031] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more down frame members are disposed ahead of the internal combustion engine and behind the exhaust assembly. The one or more mounting brackets are provided on an external surface of the one or more down frame members and behind the one or more second sensing units. The one or more wires extending from the one or more second sensing units are routed rearwardly towards the one or more holding portions of the one or more mounting brackets.

[0032] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more wires extending from the one or more second sensing units are routed through the one or more holding portions of the one or more mounting brackets being routed upwards towards the head tube. The one or more wires are connected to the wiring harness in vicinity of the head tube and one or more main frame members.

[0033] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the pre-set distance from the one or more external surfaces of the internal combustion engine being at least 5mm. The pre-set distance being measured perpendicular to the one or more external surfaces of the internal combustion engine.

[0034] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more mounting brackets connected to the one or more down frame members are configured to mount a leg protection structure. The one or more wires extending from the one or more second sensing units arerouted through one or more holding portions provided in the one or more mounting brackets and being at least partially eclipsed by the leg protection structure.

[0035] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more wires extending from the one or more second sensing units are connected to the wiring harness in pre-defined front region of the vehicle. The pre-defined front region is provided below a cylinder head of the internal combustion engine and ahead of the crankcase of the internal combustion engine.

[0036] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more mounting bracket comprising a resting portion accommodating a cover member. The cover member is configured to envelope a connection of a coupler of the one or more wires extending from the one or more second sensing units and a coupler of the wiring harness of the vehicle.

[0037] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle comprises a cover member coupled to the one or more mounting bracket. The cover member is configured to envelope at least one first coupler of the one or more wires and at least one second coupler of the wiring harness of the vehicle. The at least one coupler and the at least one second coupler are coupled to each other.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0038] The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given herein below and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the present invention, and therein. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments illustrated in the drawings, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.

[0039] The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures, which is related to a vehicle. However, the present subject matter is not limited to the depicted embodiment(s). In the figures, the same or similar numbers are used throughout to reference features and components.

[0040] Figure 1 illustrates a side perspective view of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Figure 2 illustrates a frame assembly of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 3 illustrates a front view of a portion of the front region of the vehicle in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 4 illustrates a front view of a portion of the front region of the vehicle in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 5 illustrates a side view of a portion of the front region of the vehicle in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 6 illustrates a side perspective view a portion of the front region of the vehicle in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 7 illustrates a side perspective view a portion of the front region of the vehicle with the exhaust assembly in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0047] Figure 8 illustrates a rear perspective view a portion of the front region of the vehicle without the internal combustion engine in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] The present disclosure may be best understood with reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein. Various embodiments are discussed below with reference to the figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed descriptions given herein with respect to the figures are simply for explanatory purposes as the methods and systems may extend beyond the described embodiments. For example, the teachings presented, and the needs of a particular application may yield multiple alternative and suitable approaches to implement the functionality of any detail described herein. Therefore, any approach may extend beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown.

[0049] References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “one example,” “an example,” “for example,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

[0050] The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with different embodiments. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather those embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0051] It is an objective of the present invention to route wires extending from one or more second sensing units of an exhaust assembly away from a heat zone of the vehicle in the front region while maintaining an optimum wire length.

[0052] It is a further object of the present invention to protect the wires extending from one or more second sensing units of an exhaust assembly from interference with sharp edges and other vehicular components of the vehicle which may lead to lower life cycle of the one or more second sensing units.

[0053] It is an objective of the present invention to route wires extending from one or more second sensing units of an exhaust assembly such that the same may be accessible during vehicle maintenance.

[0054] An objective of the present invention to connect securely wires extending from one or more sensing units of an exhaust assembly to a coupler of the wiring harness of the vehicle.

[0055] It is an objective of the present invention, to route and mount the wires extending from the one or more second sensing units which ensures the wire unit has optimum slacking portion. In instances where optimum slacking is not maintained in the wires the tension may damage the wire unit of the one or more second sensing units.

[0056] It is an objective of the present invention, to route the wires extending from one or more second sensing units of an exhaust assembly without major revamping of existing manufacturing processes.

[0057] The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.

[0058] The present subject matter may be implemented in any vehicle with any form of internal combustion engine. However, for the purpose of explanation and by no limitation, thepresent invention, and corresponding additional advantages and features are described through the following embodiments depicting conventional vehicles such as 2-wheeler or 4-wheeler.

[0059] In an aspect, the sensor units referred to in the present disclosure are oxygen sensors disposed in upstream and downstream portions of the one or more conversion units being a catalytic converter.

[0060] Figure 1 illustrates a side perspective view of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0061] With reference to Figure 1, 100 denotes a vehicle. 102 denotes an exhaust assembly, 104 denotes an internal combustion engine, 106 denotes one or more front wheels, 108 denotes one or more mounting brackets, 110 denotes one or more leg protection structures, 112 denotes one or more air intake structures and 116 denotes a transmission assembly.

[0062] In an aspect, the vehicle 100 comprises an exhaust assembly 102, an internal combustion engine 104 and a transmission assembly 116. In an aspect, the vehicle 100 is a two wheeled vehicle. The vehicle 100 is not limited to a motorcycle type vehicle, but aspects of the present invention shall extend to a scooter type vehicle, trikes and other forms of saddle type vehicle.

[0063] In an aspect, the vehicle 100 comprises an internal combustion engine 104 mounted on a front region F of the vehicle. A vehicle central axis XX passing at a mid-point of the vehicle length is configured to divide the vehicle into a front region F and a rear region R. The internal combustion engine 104 disposed in a front region (F) ahead of a vehicle central axis (XX) of the vehicle 100. The internal combustion engine 104 may be mounted inclined forward (as illustrated in Figure 1), vertically mounted as well as horizontally mounted. In a preferred embodiment, the internal combustion engine 104 is inclined mounted. In a vertical mounted internal combustion engine 104, the front view of the vehicle 100 projects the cylinder head along with the cylinder block. In a horizontally mounted internal combustion engine 104, the front view of the vehicle 100 projects the cylinder head alone. The internal combustion engine 104 comprises a cylinder block, a cylinder head and a crankcase. The cylinder head houses the intake and exhaust ports and the spark plug of the vehicle 100. The cylinder block or the combustion chamber is disposed below the cylinder head and is the portion of the internal combustion engine 104 where the combustion of the fuel occurs. The cylinder block houses the piston. The crankcase of the internal combustion engine 104 houses the crankshaft where the motive power post combustion of the fuel is achieved. The crankcase is disposed below thecylinder block. The output of the crankshaft may be coupled to the transmission assembly 116 through a gear shifter mechanism.

[0064] In an aspect, the internal combustion engine 104 is mounted by a frame assembly 200 (depicted in Figure 2). In an embodiment, the internal combustion engine is a multi -cylinder internal combustion engine. In another aspect, the internal combustion engine 104 is mounted t the frame assembly 200 by one or more engine mounting brackets. In an aspect, the internal combustion engine 104 is disposed behind a headlamp assembly, below a fuel tank of the vehicle and behind the one or more rear wheels 106 of the vehicle 100.

[0065] In an aspect, the exhaust assembly 102 is coupled to a front portion F’ (as shown in Figure 5). In this aspect, the exhaust assembly 102 extends forwardly from the internal combustion engine 104 and is then routed downwards ahead of the internal combustion engine, and then extends rearward to the internal combustion engine. In an aspect, the exhaust assembly extends downwardly between the one or more front wheels 106 and the internal combustion engine 104. Once the downward extension of the exhaust assembly 102 covers the internal combustion engine length, it extends rearwardly. The exhaust assembly 102 while extending rearwardly may be disposed on a left vehicle side or a right vehicle side. In an embodiment, two or more exhaust assemblies 102 may be connected to the internal combustion engine 104, the two or more exhaust assembly 102 may be extend rearwardly on the left vehicle side and the right vehicle side. In an embodiment, the exhaust assembly 102 may extend rearwardly and inclined at an angle to the ground surface. In another embodiment, the exhaust assembly 102 may extend rearwardly and parallel to the ground surface.

[0066] In an aspect, the exhaust assembly 102 comprises one or more conversion units 408 configured to purify exhaust from the internal combustion engine 104. A first sensing unit 402a may be disposed upstream of a first of the one or more conversion units 408. One or more second sensing units 402b may be disposed downstream of the one or more conversion units 408. One or more wires extending from the one or more second sensing units may be routed towards a wiring harness of the vehicle 100 at a pre-set distance (d’) from one or more external surfaces of the internal combustion engine 104 and through one or more holding portions disposed in the front region (F) of the vehicle 100.

[0067] In an embodiment, the one or more conversion units 408 comprises a single conversion unit split into one or more segments, wherein the one or more second sensing units 402b being disposed on a downstream portion of at least one of the one or more segments. In anotherembodiment, the one or more conversion units 408 comprises two or more conversion units, wherein the one or more second sensing units (402b) being disposed on a downstream portion of at least one of the two or more conversion units.

[0068] In an aspect, the exhaust assembly 102 coupled to the front portion F’ of the internal combustion engine 104 may be off-set to an axis YY (depicted in Figure 4) when the vehicle be viewed from a front view. In an embodiment, the exhaust assembly 102 coupled to the front portion F’ of the internal combustion engine 104 may extend centrally along the axis YY, when the vehicle be viewed from a front view.

[0069] In an aspect, the exhaust assembly 102 comprises an exhaust pipe, a muffler unit 114 disposed at the rearward end of the exhaust pipe. The exhaust assembly 102 comprises on one more conversion units 408 (as depicted in Figure 4). The one or more conversion units 408 may be disposed at the portion of the exhaust pipe extending downward and ahead of the internal combustion engine 104. Alternatively, the one or more conversion units 408 may be disposed at the portion of the exhaust pipe extending rearwardly and below the internal combustion engine 104.

[0070] In an aspect, the exhaust assembly (102) coupled to the front portion (F’) of the internal combustion engine (104) comprising: a first portion (102a), extending towards a ground surface; and a second portion (102b), extending rearwardly from the downward portion (102a). The exhaust assembly (102) may be disposed on at least one of a left side and right side of the vehicle with reference to a vehicle front axis (YY). The one or more second sensing unit (402b) being provided on at least one of the first portion (102a) and second portion (102b) of the exhaust assembly (102). The first portion 102a may be coupled to the second portion 102b via one or more bends. The first portion 102a may alternately be referred to as a downward portion and the second portion 102b may alternately be referred to as a rearward portion.

[0071] In an aspect, the one or more wheels 106 may be disposed ahead of the internal combustion engine and connected to the handlebar assembly of the vehicle by a front suspension assembly and the frame assembly 200.

[0072] In an aspect, one or more mounting brackets 108 may be provided in the front region F of the vehicle 100. The one or more mounting brackets 108 may comprise one or more holding portions configured to route the one or more wires extending from the plurality of sensing units 402a, 402b. In an embodiment, the holding portions comprises a receptacle configured to receive a coupler end of the one or more wires extending from the plurality ofsensing units 402a, 402b. The receptacle may refer to a curved cut out accommodating the coupler end, with the wire hanging behind the receptacle. In an aspect, the receptacle shall cover design modifications known in the art provided on the one or more mounting brackets 108 configured to secure at least a coupler end or a wire portion of the one or more wires extending from the plurality of sensing units 402a, 402b. In another embodiment, the holding portions comprises one or more through holes configured to receive wire clips, cable ties to securely route the one or more wires extending from the plurality of sensing units 402a, 402b. Alternatively, the one or more holding portions may receive a rubber boot of the one or more wires extending from the plurality of sensing units 402a, 402b. In another embodiment, the one or more holding portions may receive fastener units configured to secure the one or more wires extending from the plurality of sensing units 402a, 402b.

[0073] In an aspect, the one or more mounting brackets 108 may be provided on a frame assembly 200 portion to mount one or more leg protection structures 110 on each vehicle side. The leg protection structure 110 is configured to protect the rider’s legs against a front impact and vehicle side fall. In another aspect, the one or more mounting brackets 108 provided in the front region F may be configured to mount the internal combustion engine 104. In another aspect, the one or more mounting brackets 108 provided in the front region F may be configured to mount one or more engine style covers, or engine panels, or vehicle cover panels. In another aspect, the one or more mounting brackets 108 provided in the front region F may be configured to mount air intake structures 112 of the vehicle 100. In an aspect, the one or more mounting brackets 108 provided in the front region F may be configured to mount radiator unit ahead of the internal combustion engine.

[0074] The air intake structure 112 is disposed ahead of the internal combustion engine, and partially covers a bottom portion of the internal combustion engine 104. In an aspect, the air intake structure 112 is disposed ahead of the internal combustion engine and the exhaust assembly. The air intake structure 112 may comprise air guideways or deflectors, directing the incoming air during vehicle motion towards the heat zones of the internal combustion engine. The air intake structure 112 may also enclose or partially cover a portion of the exhaust assembly 102 and is therefore disposed ahead of the exhaust assembly 102. The air intake structure 112 may be be mounted to the frame assembly 200 by one or more mounting brackets 108.

[0075] In another aspect, the air intake structure 112 is an engine style cover designed to additionally satiate the cooling requirements of the internal combustion engine 104. The airintake structure 112 being an engine style cover partially covers a bottom portion of the internal combustion engine 104.

[0076] In an aspect, the transmission assembly 116 is disposed rearwards of the internal combustion engine and is coupled to the rear wheel of the vehicle 100.

[0077] Figure 2 illustrates a frame assembly of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0078] With reference to Figure 2, 200 denotes a frame assembly, 202 denotes a head tube, 204 denotes one or more main frame members, 206 denotes one or more down frame members, 208 denotes one or more rear frame members, 210 denotes one or more engine guard structures and 212 denotes a pivot frame.

[0079] In an aspect, the frame assembly (200) comprises a head tube 202, one or more main frame members 204 and one or more down frame members 206. The head tube (202) is disposed in the front region (F) of the vehicle (100). The one or more main frame members (204) extending rearwardly from the head tube (202). The one or more down frame members (206) extending inclinedly downwards from the head tube (202). The one or more mounting brackets (108) being provided on the one or more down frame members (204). The one or more mounting brackets (108) comprising one or more holding portions through which the one or more wires (404) extending from the one or more second sensing units (402b) being routed.

[0080] In an aspect, the one or more down frame members 206 are disposed ahead of the internal combustion engine 104 and behind the exhaust assembly 102. The one or more mounting brackets 108 being provided on an internal surface of the one or more down frame members 206 and behind the one or more second sensing units 402b. The one or more wires 404 extending from the one or more second sensing units 402b being routed rearwardly towards the one or more holding portions of the one or more mounting brackets 108.

[0081] In an aspect, the head tube 202 of the frame assembly 200 is disposed in the front region F of the vehicle 100. The head tube 202 is configured to mount the handlebar assembly and the steering assembly of the vehicle 100. The head tube 202 may also mount the headlamp assembly of the vehicle 100. The front suspension assembly couples the one or more front wheels 106 with the steering assembly mounted on the head tube 202.

[0082] One or more main frame members 204 extend rearwardly from the head tube 202 along a vehicle length. In an embodiment, the front frame structure formed by the one or more main frame members 204 may be a single frame member extending rearwardly. In another aspect,the front frame structure may comprise a left main frame members and a right frame member extending rearwardly from the head tube 202. The left main frame members and a right frame member may extend divergently from the head tube member 202 when the vehicle be viewed from a top view. In another embodiment, the one or more main frame members 204 may comprise upper and lower left frame members and upper and lower right frame members, wherein the lower left frame member being disposed below the upper left frame member and the lower right frame member being disposed below the upper right frame member respectively. In this configuration, cross members may be disposed between the upper and lower left frame members and upper and lower right frame members respectively to form a trellis frame structure. The fuel tank may be mounted on the one or more main frame members 204.

[0083] In an aspect, the one or more down frame members 206 extend inclinedly downwards from the head tube 202. In an embodiment, the front frame structure formed by the one or more down frame members 206 may be a single frame member extending inclinedly downwards. In another embodiment, the front frame structure may comprise a left down frame member and a right down frame member extending inclined downwards from the head tube 202. The left down frame members and a right down frame member may extend divergently from the head tube member 202 when the vehicle be viewed from a front view. In an aspect, the one or more down frame members 206 is configured to mount the internal combustion engine 104 in the front region F of the vehicle 100. In another aspect, the one or more down frame members 206 may extend downwardly from the head tube 202, perpendicular to the ground surface. The one or more down frame members 206 may alternately be configured to mount engine style covers, one or more air intake structures 112, and engine guard structures 210. One or more mounting brackets 108 may be connected to the one or more down frame members 206. The one or more down frame members 206 is disposed between the internal combustion engine 104 and the exhaust assembly 102. In an aspect, the one or more engine guard structures are provided ahead of the internal combustion engine and the exhaust assembly.

[0084] In an aspect, the head tube 202 may comprise a plate type member through which the one or more main frame members 204 and the one or more down frame members 206 may extend.

[0085] In an aspect, a pivot frame member 212 extends downwardly from a central axis XX of the vehicle 100. The pivot frame member 212 is configured to connect the front frame structure to the rear frame structure 208. The rear frame members 208 may comprise a singleframe member extending rearwardly from the one or more main frame members 204. In another embodiment, the rear frame members may comprise a left rear frame member and a right main frame member extending rearwardly from the one or more main frame members 204. The rear frame structure 208 may comprise lower rear frame members and upper rear frame members, wherein one end of the lower rear frame members and upper rear frame members being connected to the pivot frame member 212.

[0086] In an aspect, the wiring harness of the vehicle 100 is configured to connect the vehicular components such as the headlamp assembly, the horn, the instrument cluster and the turn signal lamps in the front region F of the vehicle 100. The same wiring harness extends rearwardly to connect with the control units of the vehicle such as the engine management system electronic control unit, the vehicle control unit, the body control unit, the telematics control unit, as well as the tail lamp assembly, turn signal lamps in the rear region R. The wiring harness also connects to an auxiliary battery typically disposed in a mid-region of the vehicle along the axis XX. The wiring harness in view of connecting the multitude of vehicular components extends from the front region F in vicinity of the head tube 202 rearwards along the length of the one or more main frame members 204 to connect to the battery. Further, post connecting with the battery, the wiring harness extends along the length of the rear frame structure.

[0087] Therefore, any auxiliary wires such as the wires extending from the plurality of sensing units which are disposed below the one or more main frame members 204 ought to be routed upwards towards the wiring harness, to connect with the electrical circuit i.e wiring harness of the vehicle 100.

[0088] Figure 3 illustrates a front view of a portion of the front region of the vehicle in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 5 illustrates a side view of a portion of the front region of the vehicle in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure. For the sake of brevity, Figure 3 and Figure 5 shall be explained in conjunction.

[0089] With reference to Figure 3 and 5, a bottom portion of the front view of the vehicle 100 is provided. In this configuration, an air deflector structure 112 is configured to partially cover or eclipse or enclose portions of the exhaust assembly 102 and the internal combustion engine 104. The air intake structure 112 comprises one or more guideways or deflectors 112bconfigured to receive the incoming air for cooling of hot zones of the front region F of the vehicle 100.

[0090] In an aspect, the air intake structure is disposed between the muffler 114 and the transmission assembly 116 when the vehicle 100 be viewed from the front view. In this configuration the one or more conversion units 408 are disposed ahead of the internal combustion engine 104.

[0091] In an aspect, one or more mounting brackets 108 is connected to an external surface of the one or more down frame members 206. In another aspect, the one or more mounting brackets 108 is configured to mount the one or more air deflector structures 112. The air intake structure may alternately be referred to as the air deflector structure.

[0092] In an embodiment, the one or more mounting bracket 108 is connected to the left down frame member 206 at one end and a portion of the air intake structure 112 at another end.

[0093] In an aspect, the one or more wires (404) extending from the one or more second sensing unit (402b) is routed sidewards from the exhaust assembly (102) when the vehicle (100) be viewed from a front view, and then rearwardly through an air intake structure (112) of the internal combustion engine (104). The air intake structure (112) comprises one or more holding portions. The one or more holding portions of the air intake structure (112) being on at least one of a portion of an air guideway (112b) of the one or more air intake structure (112) and an internal surface of the one or more air intake structure.

[0094] In an aspect, the air intake structure 112 comprises a boundary portion disposed at the bottom portion of the air intake structure 112. The boundary portion may design the profile or peripheral design of the air intake structure. The air intake structure 112 additionally comprises an air guideway portion 112b comprising one or more deflector plates. The air guideway portion 112b is configured to function as the plane of incidence of the incoming air during vehicle motion. The enclosure portion 112c of the air intake structure 112 is configured partially cover a portion of the exhaust assembly 102 and the one or more conversion units 408.

[0095] In an aspect, the first sensing unit 402a, and the one or more second sensing units 402b have the sensor unit connected to the one or more conversion units 408. The one or more wires 404 extending from the first sensing unit 402a and the one or more second sensing units 402b is routed sidewards. In this configuration, the air intake structure 112 is configured to cover the one or more wires 404 extending from the first sensing unit 402a and the one or more second sensing units 402b from a vehicle front view.

[0096] In an aspect, the internal surface of the air intake structure 112 comprises one or more holding portions configured to secure the one or more wires 404. The one or more wires 404 are routed towards the one or more mounting brackets 108 connected to the one or more down frame members 206 through an internal surface of the air intake structure 112.

[0097] In an embodiment, the air intake structure 112 is disposed behind the exhaust assembly 102. In this configuration the one or more wires 404 are routed rearwardly and sideward through the guideway portion 112b and towards the one or more mounting brackets 108. In this configuration, a portion of the deflector serves as a holding portion of the one or more wires 404.

[0098] In an aspect, the one or more wires (404) extending from the one or more second sensing units (402b) being routed rearwardly from the exhaust assembly (102) at the pre-set distance (d’) from the one or more external surfaces of the internal combustion engine (104). The air intake structure (112) being disposed ahead of the internal combustion engine (104) and being configured to at least partially eclipse the one or more wires (404) of the one or more second sensing units (402b).

[0099] In an aspect, when the exhaust assembly 102 is disposed on the right side (with reference to axis YY) of the vehicle 100, the one or more wires 404 is directed towards the left side of the vehicle 100 and then rearward towards the one or more mounting brackets 108 of the front region of the vehicle 100. Similarly, when the exhaust assembly 102 is disposed on the left side (with reference to axis YY) of the vehicle 100, the one or more wires 404 is directed towards the right side of the vehicle 100 and then rearward towards the one or more mounting brackets 108 of the front region of the vehicle 100.[000100] Figure 5 depicts a side view of the vehicle 100 with the one or more conversion units 406 comprising the plurality of sensing units 402a, 402b. The air intake structure 112 partially eclipses a portion of the exhaust assembly 102 from the vehicle side view. The one or more mounting brackets 108 as illustrated in Figure 5 are connected to an external surface of the one or more down frame members 206, ahead of the internal combustion engine 104 and above the air intake structure. The relative disposition of the one or more mounting brackets 108 behind the one or more conversion units 408, mandates the one or more wires 404 be routed downward and rearward so that the air intake structure 112 partially cover the one or more wires 404, while the wires 404 be directed towards the one or more mounting brackets 108.[000101] In order to maintain the one or more wires 404 a pre-set distance d’ is maintained between the one or more brackets 108 routing the one or more wires 404 and the external surface of the internal combustion engine 104. In an aspect, the pre-set distance d’ is at least 5mm.[000102] In an aspect, the pre-set distance d’ maintained for routing of the one or more wires 404 ensures avoidance of transmission of any vibrations which may permeate in the frame assembly 200 from the one or more wires 404. Further, the pre-set distance d’ maintains a clearance between the routed one or more wires 404 and the moving parts of the vehicle 100 disposed in the front region F such as but not limited to the front suspension assembly and the one or more front wheels 106.[000103] In another embodiment, the one or more mounting brackets 108 forms a sandwich mounting, whereby the one or more engine guard structure 210 are connected to the internal surface of the down frame member 206 (depicted in Figure 4) and the one or more leg protection structures 110 are mounted on the external surface of the down frame member 206 via the one or more mounting bracket 108. The one or more mounting brackets 108 comprise one or more holding portions through which the one or more wires 404 are routed upwards towards the wiring harness of the vehicle 100.[000104] Figure 5 depicts the components of the internal combustion engine, with a cylinder block 104a and a crankcase 104b.[000105] Figure 4 illustrates a front view of a portion of the front region of the vehicle in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 6 illustrates a side perspective view a portion of the front region of the vehicle in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 7 illustrates a side perspective view a portion of the front region of the vehicle with the exhaust assembly in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 8 illustrates a rear perspective view a portion of the front region of the vehicle without the internal combustion engine in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure. For the sake of brevity, Figures 4, 6, 7 and 8 shall be explained together.[000106] With reference to Figure 4, 6, 7, 8, 402a denotes a first sensor unit, 402b denotes one or more second sensor units, 404 denotes one or more wires extending from the one or more second sensor units and the first sensor unit, 406 denotes a cover member, and 408 denotes one or more conversion units.[000107] In an aspect, one of the first sensor unit 402a and the one or more second sensor units 402b are disposed on a side of the one or more conversion units 408. In a preferred embodiment, the first sensor unit 302a is disposed in vicinity of the exhaust port of the cylinder block, and the one or more second sensor units 402b is disposed ahead of the internal combustion engine 104 sideward to the one or more conversion units 408.[000108] In an aspect, one or more engine guard structure or engine cover panels are disposed ahead of the internal combustion engine 210.[000109] In an aspect, the one or more wires (404) extending from the one or more second sensing units (402b) being routed rearwardly from the exhaust assembly (102) at the pre-set distance from the one or more external surfaces of the internal combustion engine (104). The one or more engine guard structures (210) is provided ahead of the internal combustion engine (104). The one or more engine guard structures (210) comprises one or more holding portions configured to route the one or more wires (404) extending from the one or more second sensing units (402b) towards a wiring harness of the vehicle (100).[000110] In an aspect, the one or more mounting brackets (108) being configured to mount one or more engine guard structures (210), and wherein the one or more wires (404) extending from the one or more second sensing units (402b) being routed rearwardly towards the one or more holding portions provided on the one or more engine guard structures (210).[000111] In an aspect, the one or more down frame members (206) being disposed ahead of the internal combustion engine (104) and behind the exhaust assembly (102). The one or more mounting brackets (108) being provided on an external surface of the one or more down frame members (206) and behind the one or more second sensing units (402b). The one or more wires (404) extending from the one or more second sensing units (402b) being routed rearwardly towards the one or more holding portions of the one or more mounting brackets (108).[000112] In an embodiment, the one or more mounting brackets 108 are disposed on a side of the vehicle 100 wherein an extension of the one or more mounting brackets 108 is configured to mount the cover member. The cover member 406 encloses the connection of the coupler of the one or more wires 404 with the coupler of the wiring harness. In an embodiment, the cover member 406 is a cylindrical structure with a through hole (not shown) configured to receive the one or more wires 404 at one end, and the wire harness at another end. The dimensions of the coupler permit the connection being enclosed within the cover memberwithout any slippage through the through hole permitted. The present embodiment permit securing of the coupler from external environmental factors while maintaining accessibility of the one or more wires 404.[000113] Figure 4 illustrates the routing of the one or more wires 404 sideward and rearward towards the one or more mounting brackets 108 as explained with reference to Figure 3 and Figure 5.[000114] Figure 6 depicts a side perspective view of the embodiment depicted in Figure 4. A magnified version of the routing of the one or more wires 404 is presented in AA. The view AA depicts the sideward and rearward routing of the one or more wires 404 towards the cover member 406, through which the one or more wires 404 connect to the wiring harness of the vehicle 100. In this embodiment, the one or more conversion units are disposed in the downward portion 102a of the exhaust assembly 102 which extends downwardly and is disposed ahead of the internal combustion engine 104. The exhaust assembly 102 comprises a second portion 102b extending rearwardly below the internal combustion engine 104. In an aspect, the exhaust assembly 102 may comprise an L shaped or U shaped profile.[000115] In an embodiment, the one or more conversion units 408 is provided in the rearward extending portion 102b of the exhaust assembly 102, the one or more wires 404 extending from the one or more second sensor units 402b in this embodiment is routed directly upwards towards the one or more mounting brackets 108 connected to the down frame member 206.[000116] In another embodiment, the one or more wires 404 may be routed rearwardly towards one or more holding portions provided in the one or more engine guard structures 210. Post routing through the one or more engine guard structures 210 the one or more wires may be routed sideward towards the one or more mounting brackets 108. The routing of the wires 108 ahead of the engine guard structure 210 or behind the air intake structure 112 facilitates the disposition of the one or more wires in an airy zone of the vehicle 100 in line with the air intake path. This embodiment therefore enables maintenance of optimum temperature in vicinity of the one or more wires 104.[000117] Further from an accessibility point of view, the one or more wires are easily accessible by dismantling of the one or more brackets 108 and with minimal cover panels being removed. At most, the air intake structure 112 ought to be removed to get a view of the one or more wires 404.[000118] In an embodiment, the one or more mounting brackets 208 comprises a resting portion. The resting portion accommodated the cover member 416.[000119] In an embodiment, the one or more holding portions provided in the front region F of the vehicle may comprise a member extending perpendicular to the surface on which the holding portion is provided with a curved profile at the periphery of the member configured to accommodate a width of the one or more wires 404 or the coupler.[000120] In an aspect, the one or more wires 404 is routed upwards from the one or more mounting brackets 108 and ahead of the cylinder block 104a and the crankcase 104b.[000121] In another aspect, the one or more wires 404 extending sidewards from the one or more conversion units 408 is routed upwards along the central axis YY in-line with the air intake path of the internal combustion engine. In this embodiment, the one or more wires 404 may be routed between the exhaust assembly 102 and the front portion of the crankcase 104b of the internal combustion engine 104.[000122] Figure 7 depicts a side perspective view of the exhaust assembly comprising the rearward extending portion 102b. The rearward extending portion 102b may be disposed parallel to the ground surface or even inclined to the ground surface. A muffler 116 may be connected to a rear end of the rearward extending portion 102b.[000123] In an embodiment where the one or more conversion units 408 are disposed in the rearward extending portion 102b of the exhaust assembly, the one or more wires 404 are routed upwards towards the one or more mounting brackets 108 on the same side of the rearward extending portion 102b. In this embodiment, the first holding portion in avoidance of the heat zone of the exhaust assembly 102 and the internal combustion engine 104 is the one or more mounting bracket 108. Alternately, the cover member 406 may be disposed in the one or more mounting brackets 108 to couple the one or more wires 404 to the wiring harness. Alternately, the one or more wires 404 may be routed sidewards towards a surface of the engine guard structure 210 of the respective side comprising one or more holding portions. The one or more wires 404 may then be routed upwards through the down frame member 206 towards the head tube 202 where the one or more wires 404 may couple with the wiring harness.[000124] In an aspect, the cover member 406 enclosing the coupler of the one or more wires 404 and the wiring harness is below the cylinder head 104a and ahead of the crankcase 104b of the internal combustion engine.[000125] Figure 8 depicts an extension portion or member coupled to the one or more mounting bracket 108, the extension portion may be configured to mount the cover member 406, or may comprise one or more holding portions of known configuration to route or hold or secure the one or more wires 404. The provision of the cover member 406 or even the one or more holding portions is to be maintained at a pre-set distance d’ from the hot zones of the vehicle 100 such as but not limited to the internal combustion engine 104 and the exhaust assembly 102.[000126] Figure 8 depicts the external surface of the down frame member 206 connecting the one or more mounting bracket 108 with the internal or inner surface mounting the engine guard structure 210. In this embodiment, the cover member comprising the coupler of the one or more wires 404 with the wiring harness is disposed sideward to the engine guard structure 210, below the down frame member 206 and on an inner side of the one or more mounting brackets 108. In this configuration, the one or more mounting bracket 108 partially eclipses the cover member or the holding portion of the one or more wires 404 from a vehicle side view. Therefore, the one or more wires 404 is protected from sideward impact as well as external environmental factors.[000127] In an aspect, the one or more wires (404) extending from the one or more second sensing units (402b) routed through the one or more holding portions of the one or more mounting brackets (108) being routed upwards towards the head tube (202). The one or more wires (404) being connected to the wiring harness in vicinity of the head tube (202) and one or more main frame members (204).[000128] In an aspect, the pre-set distance d’ from the one or more external surfaces of the internal combustion engine (104) being at least 5mm. The pre-set distance being measured perpendicular to the one or more external surfaces of the internal combustion engine (104).[000129] In an aspect, the one or more mounting brackets (108) connected to the one or more down frame members (206) being configured to mount a leg protection structure (110). The one or more wires (404) extending from the one or more second sensing units (402b) being routed through one or more holding portions provided in the one or more mounting brackets (108) and being at least partially eclipsed by the leg protection structure (110).[000130] In an aspect, the one or more wires (404) extending from the one or more second sensing units (402b) being connected to the wiring harness in pre-defined front region of the vehicle (100). The pre-defined front region being below a cylinder head (104a) of the internalcombustion engine (104) and ahead of the crankcase (104b) of the internal combustion engine (104).[000131] In an aspect, the one or more mounting bracket (108) comprising a resting portion accommodating a cover member (406). The cover member (406) being configured to envelope a connection of a coupler of the one or more wires (404) extending from the one or more second sensing units (402b) and a coupler of the wiring harness of the vehicle (100).[000132] In an aspect, the one or more wires 404 may be routed through an engine style cover comprising the one or more holding portions. The one or more holding portions may comprise guides for the one or more wires 404. Alternately the one or more holding portions may comprise a connecting structure configured to engage with a rubber boot of the one or more wires 404. In another embodiment, the one or more holding portions comprise a connecting structure configured to accommodate cable straps, wire clips or rubber boots for securing the one or more wires 404.[000133] In an aspect of the present invention, the accessibility of the one or more wires 404 is improved owing to minimal number of cover panels or protection structures being removed for maintenance and servicing of the one or more second sensor units. Further, partial eclipsing of the one or more wires 404 by air intake structure 112, or engine guard structure 210 or the mounting bracket 108, protects the one or more wires 404 from external environmental factors and potential sideward impact.[000134] In addition, the one or more holding portions provided in the front region F of the vehicle 100 is strategically placed on the down frame member 206, the mounting bracket 108, the air intake structure 112 and / or the engine guard or style structure so as to maintain a pre-set distance d’ from the hot zones of the vehicle 100 and also in avoidance of sharp fitment edges of style panels. The hot zones of the vehicle 100 may include the internal combustion engine 104 and / or the exhaust assembly 102 heat radiation zone. The protection of the wires 404 from wear and tear as well as the heat ensures maintenance of predicted cycle life with limited part failure instances.[000135] Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter and is therefore intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this detailed description, but rather by any claims that issue on an application based here on. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present invention are intendedto be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims.[000136] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.[000137] A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined to create other different systems or applications.[000138] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

We claim,1. A vehicle (100), the vehicle (100) comprising: an internal combustion engine (104), the internal combustion engine (104) disposed in a front region (F) of the vehicle (100); an exhaust assembly (102), the exhaust assembly (102) being coupled to the internal combustion engine (104), wherein the exhaust assembly (102) comprises one or more conversion units (408) configured to purify exhaust of the internal combustion engine (104); at least one first sensing unit (402a) being disposed on upstream of a first conversion unit of the one or more conversion units (408); one or more second sensing units (402b), at least one of the one or more second sensing units (402) being disposed on downstream of at least one the one or more conversion units (408); and one or more wires (404) extending from at least one of the first sensing unit (402a) and the one or more second sensing units (402b) being routed towards a wiring harness of the vehicle (100) and at a pre-set distance (d’) from one or more external surfaces of the internal combustion engine (104), the one or more wires (404) being guided through one or more holding portions disposed in the front region (F) of the vehicle (100).

2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the exhaust assembly (102) coupled to a front portion (F’) of the internal combustion engine (104), the exhaust assembly (102) comprises: a first portion (102a) coupled to an exhaust port of the internal combustion engine and extended ahead of the internal combustion engine ; and a second portion (102b) coupled to the first portion (102a), the second portion (102b) being extended rearwardly from the first portion, wherein the exhaust assembly (102) being disposed on at least one of a left side and right side of the vehicle with reference to a vehicle front axis (YY), andwherein the one or more second sensing unit (402b) being provided on at least one of the downward portion (102a) and rearward portion (102b) of the exhaust assembly (102).

3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more wires (404) being routed sidewards from the exhaust assembly (102) and then rearwardly through an air intake structure (112) of the internal combustion engine (104), wherein the air intake structure (112) comprising one or more holding portions, wherein the one or more holding portions of the air intake structure (112) being on at least one of: a portion of an air guideway (112b) of the one or more air intake structure (112), and an internal surface of the one or more air intake structure.

4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more wires (404) being routed rearwardly from the exhaust assembly (102) at the pre-set distance (d’) from the one or more external surfaces of the internal combustion engine (104), and wherein the one or more wires (404) being further routed adjacent to an air intake structure (112) and being at least partially covered by the air intake structure (112).

5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more wires (404) being routed rearwardly from the exhaust assembly (102) at the pre-set distance from the one or more external surfaces of the internal combustion engine (104), and wherein the one or more wires (404) being further routed adjacent to one or more engine guard structures (210).

6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle (100) comprising a frame assembly (200), the frame assembly (200) comprising one or more mounting brackets (108) extended ahead of the internal combustion engine (104), and wherein the one or more wires (404) detachably secured to the mounting brackets (108).

7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the one or more mounting brackets (108) being disposed behind the one or more second sensing units (402b), and whereinthe one or more wires (404) being routed rearwardly towards one or more holding portions of the one or more mounting brackets (108), wherein the one or more mounting brackets (108) being connected to one or more down frame members (206) extending downwards from a head tube (202) of the vehicle (100).

8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the one or more mounting brackets (108) being configured to mount one or more engine guard structures (210), and wherein the one or more wires (404) extending from the one or more second sensing units (402b) being routed rearwardly towards the one or more holding portions provided on the one or more engine guard structures (210).

9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the one or more down frame members (206) being disposed ahead of the internal combustion engine (104) and behind the exhaust assembly (102), wherein the one or more mounting brackets (108) being provided on an external surface of the one or more down frame members (206) and behind the one or more second sensing units (402b).

10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the one or more wires (404) routed through the one or more holding portions of the one or more mounting brackets (108) being routed upwards towards the head tube (202), wherein the one or more wires (404) being connected to the wiring harness in vicinity of the head tube (202).

11. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pre-set distance from the one or more external surfaces of the internal combustion engine (104) being at least 5mm, wherein the pre-set distance being measured perpendicular to the one or more external surfaces of the internal combustion engine (104).

12. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the one or more mounting brackets (108) being configured to mount a leg protection structure (110), wherein the one or more wires (404) being routed through one or more holding portions provided in the one or more mounting brackets (108) and being at least partially eclipsed by the leg protection structure (110).

13. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more wires (404) extending from the one or more second sensing units (402b) being connected to the wiring harness in a pre-defined front region of the vehicle (100), wherein the pre-defined front region being provided below a cylinder head (104a) of the internal combustion engine (104) and ahead of a crankcase (104b) of the internal combustion engine (104).

14. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle comprises a cover member (406) coupled to the one or more mounting bracket (108), wherein the cover member (406) being configured to envelope at least one first coupler of the one or more wires(404) and at least one second coupler of the wiring harness of the vehicle (100), and wherein at least one first coupler and the at least one second coupler being coupled to each other.

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