Description:

FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10, Rule 13]

LOAD CARRYING AND HANDLE STRUCTURE OF A VEHICLE

HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED, an Indian Company at: The Grand Plaza, Plot No.2, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj- Phase -II, New Delhi, India, 110 070

THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION PARTICULARLY DESCRIBES THE INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION:
[001] The present invention relates to a load carrying structure and a handle structure of a vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
[002] Vehicles in particularly two-wheeled vehicles are popular means of transportation, offering efficient mobility and maneuverability in various settings. Generally, vehicle provides occupancy to a driver driving the vehicle and a pillion rider seated in the rear portion of the vehicle as riders. Due to the availability of limited storage space, the riders face various challenges to carry personal belongings or small items during their journeys.

[003] In addition to that, there may be some instances when the riders, specifically the pillion rider, faces challenges related to balance and stability and requires a provision for holding the vehicle. Some of these instances include vehicle running, on uneven surfaces, with high speed or for hilly areas while taking turns in frequent manner.

[004] In order to address the issue of limited storage, a load carrying structure is coupled to a frame structure of the vehicle about a mounting axis, and is used for hanging load such as bags or other objects to the vehicle. Similarly, in order to address the issue of lack of stability or a pillion holding provision, a handle structure is coupled to the frame structure of the vehicle about the mounting axis, and is held by the pillion rider when required.

[005] As a result of the hanging load on the load carrying structure and due to force exerted by the pillion rider on the handle structure, in many of the cases both the load carrying structure and handle structure experience movement. Particularly, the movement is a rotation of the handle structure about the mounting axis. Due to the rotation, the load carrying structure and the handle structure fails to perform desired functionality i.e. carrying the load and providing stability to the pillion rider. Thus, there is a requirement of providing a solution to one or more aforesaid problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[006] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[007] Accordingly, the present invention provides a vehicle comprising a frame structure and a rear suspension element coupled to a first portion of the frame structure and a load carrying structure connected to the first portion of the frame structure, the load carrying structure comprising: a load carrying part; a connecting part extending from the load carrying part and adapted to connect the load carrying part to the first portion of the frame structure, the connecting part comprises a first profile that comes in an abutting relationship with a second profile of the rear suspension element.

[008] In an embodiment of the invention, the connecting part comprises a lower edge comprising the first profile and the rear suspension element comprises a top surface comprising the second profile.

[009] In another embodiment of the invention, the second profile comprises a convex profile and the first profile comprises a concave profile. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the second profile comprises a profile bulging inwardly and the first profile comprises a profile bulging outwardly.

[0010] In still another embodiment of the invention, the connecting part and the load carrying part form a singular plate member, the singular plate member comprises a second portion adapted to connect the load carrying part to the first portion of the frame structure; a third portion extending substantially perpendicularly from an upper edge of the second portion; a fourth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from a distal edge of the third portion and being substantially parallel to the second portion; a fifth portion parallel to and spaced apart from the fourth portion , and a first intermediate portion extending between a lower edge of the fourth portion and a lower edge of the fifth portion.

[0011] In a further embodiment of the invention, the connecting part comprises a first plate; and the load carrying part comprises a second plate extending from the first plate, the second plate comprising a sixth portion extending parallel to the first plate, a seventh portion parallel to and spaced apart from the sixth portion, and a second intermediate portion extending from a lower edge of the sixth portion to a lower edge of the seventh portion.

[0012] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, the connecting part comprises a third plate; and the load carrying part comprises a tubular member extending from the first plate, the tubular member comprising an eighth portion extending parallel to the first plate; a ninth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the eighth portion ; a tenth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the ninth portion such that the tenth portion being parallel to the eighth portion ; an eleventh portion extending parallel to the first plate, the eleventh portion being spaced from and parallel to the eighth portion; a twelfth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the eleventh portion; a thirteenth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the twelfth portion such that the thirteenth portion being parallel to the eleventh portion ; and a fourteenth portion extending between the tenth portion and the thirteenth portion.

[0013] In an embodiment of the invention, the connecting part comprises a fourth plate; and the load carrying part comprises a tubular member extending from the first plate, the tubular member comprising an fifteenth portion extending parallel to the first plate; a sixteenth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the fifteenth portion; an eighth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the sixteenth portion such that the eighth portion being parallel to the fifteenth portion; a ninth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the eighth portion; a tenth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the ninth portion such that the tenth portion being parallel to the eighth portion; a seventeenth portion extending parallel to the first plate, the seventeenth portion being spaced from and parallel to the fifteenth portion ; an eighteenth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the seventeenth portion; an eleventh portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the eighteenth portion such that the eleventh portion being parallel to the seventeenth portion, a twelfth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the eleventh portion; a thirteenth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the twelfth portion such that the thirteenth portion being parallel to the eleventh portion; and a fourteenth portion extending between the tenth portion and the thirteenth portion.

[0014] In another embodiment of the invention, the connecting part comprises a first curved plate comprising a first section adapted to connect the load carrying part to the first portion; a second section parallel to and above the first section; a third section extending in between a top edge of the first section and lower edge of the second section such that forming a continuous curve in between the first section and the second section; a fourth section extending from an upper edge of the second section; and the load carrying part comprises a tubular member extending from the first curved plate, the tubular member comprising a nineteenth portion extending parallel to the first section; a twentieth portion extending obliquely from the nineteenth portion and parallel to the third section; a twenty first portion extending obliquely from the twentieth portion such that being parallel to the second section; a twenty second portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the twenty-first portion and parallel to the fourth section; an eighth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the twenty second portion such that the eighth portion being parallel to the twenty first portion ; a ninth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the eighth portion ; a tenth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the ninth portion such that the tenth portion being parallel to the eighth portion ; a twenty third portion extending parallel to the first section and present in proximity to the nineteenth portion; a twenty fourth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the twenty third portion ; a twenty fifth portion extending obliquely from the twenty fourth portion , the twenty fifth portion parallel to the third section and spaced apart from the twentieth portion ; a twenty sixth portion extending from the twenty fifth portion such that being parallel the twenty first portion ; a twenty seventh portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the twenty sixth portion and being parallel to the fourth section ; an eleventh portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the twenty seventh portion, the eleventh portion being spaced apart and parallel to the eighth portion ; a twelfth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the eleventh portion; a thirteenth portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the twelfth portion such that the thirteenth portion being parallel to the eleventh portion; and a fourteenth portion extending between the tenth portion and the thirteenth portion.

[0015] In a further embodiment of the invention, the vehicle comprises a handle comprising a tubular element forming a loop structure and extending from the connecting part. In yet other embodiment of the invention, at least a part of the handle is sandwiched between the third portion and the fourth portion.

[0016] In still other embodiment of the invention, at least a part of the handle is extending from the first plate. In still another embodiment of the invention, at least a part of the handle extending from the third plate. In an embodiment of the invention, at least a part of the handle is extending from the fourth plate.

[0017] In another embodiment of the invention, at least a part of the handle is sandwiched between the twenty first portion, the eighth portion, the twenty sixth portion and the eleventh portion.

[0018] In a further embodiment of the invention, a part of the handle comprises a grip coated with a material selected from a group comprising PVC, a combination of PVC and NBR (Nitrile-butadiene rubber), chloroprene and EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer).

[0019] In another aspect of the invention, there is provided a handle structure of a vehicle comprising a frame structure and a rear suspension element coupled to a first portion of the frame structure; the handle structure comprising: a handle; a connecting part extending from the handle and adapted to connect the handle to the first portion of the frame structure, the connecting part comprises a first profile that comes in an abutting relationship with a second profile of the rear suspension element .

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting part and the handle form a singular part and comprises a second portion adapted to connect the handle extending from the second portion to the first portion of the frame structure. In another embodiment of the present invention, the connecting part comprises a first plate adapted to connect the handle to the first portion; and the handle comprises a tubular member forming a loop structure and at least a part of the tubular member extending from the first plate.

[0021] In one more embodiment of the present invention, the connecting part comprises a second plate comprising a third portion adapted to connect the handle to the first portion; a fourth portion extending obliquely from an upper edge of the third portion; and the handle comprises a tubular member forming a loop structure and at least a part of the tubular member extending from the fourth portion such that tubular member being parallel to the third portion.

[0022] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the connecting part comprises a third plate comprising a fifth portion adapted to connect the handle to the first portion ; a sixth portion extending obliquely from an upper edge of the fifth portion ; a seventh portion extending from an upper edge of the sixth portion and being parallel to the fifth portion; and the handle comprises a tubular member forming a loop structure and at least a part of the tubular member extending from the seventh portion such that tubular member being parallel to the fifth portion.

[0023] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the connecting part comprises a fourth plate comprising a eighth portion adapted to connect the handle to the first portion ; a ninth portion parallel to and above the eighth portion ; a tenth portion extending in between a top edge of the eighth portion and lower edge of the ninth portion such that forming a continuous curve in between the eighth portion and the ninth portion ; an eleventh portion extending from an upper edge of the ninth portion ; and the handle comprises a tubular member forming a loop structure and at least a part of the tubular member extending from the ninth portion such that tubular member being parallel to the eighth portion.

[0024] In still another embodiment of the invention, a load carrying part is extending from the connecting part.

[0025] One of the advantages of the present invention includes restricting rotation of the load carrying structure or the handle structure about a mounting axis in an effective manner. One more advantage of the present invention includes prevention of formation of sharp edges in the load carrying part, which reduces the chance of any injury to the pillion rider while seating on the vehicle. Further, one of the advantages of the present invention includes allowing the pillion rider to maintain a firm hold, minimizing the risk of losing balance or feeling insecure while seated behind the driver.

[0026] To further clarify the advantages and features of the invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES:
[0027] In order that the invention may be readily understood and put into practical effect, reference will now be made to exemplary embodiments as illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views. The figures together with a detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate the embodiments and explain various principles and advantages, in accordance with the present invention where:
[0028] Figure 1 illustrates a side perspective view of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 2 illustrates a side perspective view of a frame structure of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 3 illustrates a rear suspension element of the vehicle in an abutting relationship with a connecting part in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0031] Figure 4 illustrates an isometric view of a load carrying structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0032] Figure 5 illustrates an isometric view of the load carrying structure in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;
[0033] Figure 6 illustrates an isometric view of the load carrying structure in accordance with one other embodiment of the present invention;
[0034] Figure 7 illustrates an isometric view of the load carrying structure in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention;
[0035] Figure 8 illustrates an isometric view of the load carrying structure in accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention;
[0036] Figure 9 illustrates an isometric view of a handle structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0037] Figure 10 illustrates an isometric view of the handle structure in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;
[0038] Figure 11 illustrates an isometric view of the handle structure in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention;
[0039] Figure 12 illustrates an isometric view of the handle structure in accordance with a still other embodiment of the present invention;
[0040] Figure 13 illustrates an isometric view of the handle structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0041] Figure 14 illustrates an isometric view of the load carrying structure with a handle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0042] Figure 15 illustrates an isometric view of the load carrying structure with a handle in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;
[0043] Figure 16 illustrates an isometric view of the load carrying structure with a handle in accordance with one more embodiment of the present invention;
[0044] Figure 17 illustrates an isometric view of the load carrying structure with a handle in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention;
[0045] Figure 18 illustrates an isometric view of the load carrying structure with a handle in accordance with still another embodiment of the present invention;
[0046] Figure 19 illustrates an isometric view of the handle structure with a load carrying part in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0047] Figure 20 illustrates an isometric view of the handle structure with a load carrying part in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] It may be noted that to the extent possible, like reference numerals have been used to represent like elements in the drawings. Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the drawings may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of aspects of the present invention. Furthermore, one or more elements may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

Detailed Description of the Invention:
[0049] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated device, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.

[0050] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.

[0051] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0052] Reference throughout this specification to “an aspect”, “another aspect” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment”, “in another embodiment”, and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

[0053] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.

[0054] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the terms "coupled to", “connected to”, “operably connected to”, and “operatively connected to” are intended to include both direct connection / coupling (in which two elements that are coupled / connected to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling / connection (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Similarly, the terms “connected to” and “connected with” are used synonymously.

[0055] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one ordinary skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. The device, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

[0056] The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element as being essential to the practice of the invention.

[0057] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims. Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0058] The terms “front / forward”, “rear / rearward / back / backward”, “up / upper / top”, “down / lower / lower ward / downward, bottom”, “left / leftward”, “right / rightward” used therein represents the directions as seen from a vehicle driver sitting astride and these directions are referred by arrows F, R, U, D in the Figures.

[0059] While the present invention is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, cover and aspects and features thereof can be used with other types of vehicles as well. The terms “vehicle”, “two wheeled vehicle” and “motorcycle” have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term “vehicle” comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) and the like.

[0060] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2, there is illustrated a side view of a two-wheeled vehicle (10) and a frame structure (12) of the vehicle (10) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle (10) comprises, inter-alia, a front fork (14) connected to a front ground engaging member (16) provided on a bottom end of the front fork (14). Further, a handle bar (18) is provided on a top end of the front fork (14) for steering the front ground engaging member (16). There may be disposed a front fender (20) above the front ground engaging member (16). There may be additionally provided in a front cowl element (22) disposed above the front fender (20) and being held by a head pipe (24) steerably supporting the front fork (14).

[0061] The frame structure (12) provides support to a power unit (26). The power unit (26) may be any of an internal combustion engine or an electrical powering unit, such as a motor. In case power unit (26) is an internal combustion engine, the vehicle (10) further comprises a fuel tank (28) that stores fuel for supply to the internal combustion engine. Likewise, in case the case power unit (26) is an internal combustion engine, the vehicle (10) further comprises an exhaust purification system (30) coupled to the internal combustion engine for purifying an exhaust gas generated by the internal combustion engine.

[0062] The frame structure (12) further provides support to a seat member (32) for providing seating to a driver and optionally a pillion rider of the vehicle (10). Further, a rear ground engaging member (34) is disposed below the seat member (32) and connected to the frame structure (12). The rear ground engaging member (34) is further covered by a rear fender (36). The rear fender (36) is disposed above the rear ground engaging member (34) and below the seat member (32). Further, the frame structure (12) comprises a main frame (38) extending in a downward and rearward direction of the vehicle (10) from the head pipe (24). The frame structure (12) further comprises a first rear rail (40) and a second rear rail (42) extending from the main frame (38) in rear ward direction of the vehicle (10). The seat member (32) is disposed over the first rear rail (40) and the second rear rail (42).

[0063] The frame structure (12) further comprises a first side tube (44) and a second side tube (46) extending downward and forward direction of the vehicle (10) from the first rear rail (40) and the second rear rail (42). Further, a first cross member (48) and a second cross member (50) is connected in between the first rear rail (40) and the second rear rail (42). Further, a rear suspension element (52) is connected to a first portion (54) of the frame structure (12). According to an embodiment of the present invention the first portion (54) may be a suspension mounting bracket, supported between the first rear rail (40) and the first side tube (44), and the second rear rail (42) and the second side tube (46).

[0064] According to an embodiment of the present invention the vehicle (10) comprises a load carrying structure (100) coupled to the first portion (54). According to another embodiment of the present invention a handle structure (200) is coupled to the first portion (54) of the vehicle (10). The vehicle (10) may comprise additional components such as taillight, rear turn indicator(s), cushioning elements, cover assembly, etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.

[0065] Referring to Figure 3, the load carrying structure comprises a load carrying part (102) and a connecting part (104) extending from the load carrying part (102) and adapted to connect the load carrying part (102) to the first portion (54) of the frame structure (12). Further, the connecting part (104) comprises a first profile (106) that comes in an abutting relationship with a second profile (58) of the rear suspension element (52). According to an embodiment of the present invention, the handle structure (200) comprises a handle (202) and a connecting part (204) extending from the handle (202) and adapted to connect the handle (202) to the first portion (54) of the frame structure (12). Further, the connecting part (204) comprises a first profile (206) that comes in an abutting relationship with a second profile (58) of the rear suspension element (52). According to another embodiment of the present invention, the connecting part (104) comprises a lower edge comprising the first profile (106) and the rear suspension element (52) comprises a top surface comprising the second profile (58).

[0066] According to one more embodiment of the present invention of the present invention, the second profile (58) comprises a convex profile and the first profile (106) comprises a concave profile. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the second profile (58) comprises a profile bulging inwardly and the first profile (106) comprises a profile bulging outwardly. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the abutting relationship in between the two profiles, namely the second profile (58) and the first profile (106) restricts rotation of the load carrying structure (100) and the handle structure (200) with respect to a mounting axis.

[0067] Referring to Figure 4, the connecting part (104) and the load carrying part (102) form a singular plate member, the singular plate member comprises a second portion (108) adapted to connect the load carrying part (102) to the first portion (54) of the frame structure (12); a third portion (110) extending substantially perpendicularly from an upper edge of the second portion (108); a fourth portion (112) extending substantially perpendicularly from a distal edge of the third portion (110) and being substantially parallel to the second portion (108); a fifth portion (114) parallel to and spaced apart from the fourth portion (112), and a first intermediate portion (116) extending between a lower edge of the fourth portion (112) and a lower edge of the fifth portion (114).

[0068] Referring to Figure 5, the connecting part (104) comprises a first plate (118); and the load carrying part (102) comprises a second plate (120) extending from the first plate (118), the second plate (120) comprising a sixth portion (122) extending parallel to the first plate (118), a seventh portion (124) parallel to and spaced apart from the sixth portion (122), and a second intermediate portion (126) extending from a lower edge of the sixth portion (122) to a lower edge of the seventh portion (124).

[0069] Referring to Figure 6, the connecting part (104) comprises a third plate (128); and the load carrying part (102) comprises a tubular member (130) extending from the first plate (120), the tubular member (130) comprising an eighth portion (132) extending parallel to the first plate (120); a ninth portion (134) extending substantially perpendicularly from the eighth portion (132); a tenth portion (136) extending substantially perpendicularly from the ninth portion (134) such that the tenth portion (136) being parallel to the eighth portion (132); an eleventh portion (138) extending parallel to the first plate (120), the eleventh portion (138) being spaced from and parallel to the eighth portion (132); a twelfth portion (140) extending substantially perpendicularly from the eleventh portion (138); a thirteenth portion (142) extending substantially perpendicularly from the twelfth portion (140) such that the thirteenth portion (142) being parallel to the eleventh portion (138); and a fourteenth portion (144) extending between the tenth portion (136) and the thirteenth portion (142).

[0070] Referring to Figure 7, the connecting part (104) comprises a fourth plate (145); and the load carrying part (102) comprises a tubular member (130) extending from the first plate (120), the tubular member (130) comprising an fifteenth portion (146) extending parallel to the first plate (120); a sixteenth portion (148) extending substantially perpendicularly from the fifteenth portion (146); an eighth portion (132) extending substantially perpendicularly from the sixteenth portion (148) such that the eighth portion (132) being parallel to the fifteenth portion (146); a ninth portion (134) extending substantially perpendicularly from the eighth portion (132); a tenth portion (136) extending substantially perpendicularly from the ninth portion (134) such that the tenth portion (136) being parallel to the eighth portion (132); a seventeenth portion (150) extending parallel to the first plate (120), the seventeenth portion (150) being spaced from and parallel to the fifteenth portion (146); an eighteenth portion (152) extending substantially perpendicularly from the seventeenth portion (150); an eleventh portion (138) extending substantially perpendicularly from the eighteenth portion (152) such that the eleventh portion (138) being parallel to the seventeenth portion (150), a twelfth portion (140) extending substantially perpendicularly from the eleventh portion (138); a thirteenth portion (142) extending substantially perpendicularly from the twelfth portion (140) such that the thirteenth portion (142) being parallel to the eleventh portion (138); and a fourteenth portion (144) extending between the tenth portion (136) and the thirteenth portion (142).

[0071] Referring to Figure 8, the connecting part (104) comprises a first curved plate (154) comprising a first section (156)adapted to connect the load carrying part (102) to the first portion (54); a second section (158) parallel to and above the first section (156); a third section (160) extending in between a top edge of the first section (156) and lower edge of the second section (158) such that forming a continuous curve in between the first section (156) and the second section(158); a fourth section (161) extending from an upper edge of the second section (158); and the load carrying part comprises a tubular member (130) extending from the first curved plate (154), the tubular member (130) comprising a nineteenth portion (162) extending parallel to the first section (156); a twentieth portion (164) extending obliquely from the nineteenth portion (162) and parallel to the third section (160); a twenty first portion (166) extending obliquely from the twentieth portion (164) such that being parallel to the second section (158); a twenty second portion (168) extending substantially perpendicularly from the twenty-first portion (166) and parallel to the fourth section (161); an eighth portion (132) extending substantially perpendicularly from the twenty second portion (168) such that the eighth portion (132) being parallel to the twenty first portion (166); a ninth portion (134) extending substantially perpendicularly from the eighth portion (132); a tenth portion (136) extending substantially perpendicularly from the ninth portion (134) such that the tenth portion (136) being parallel to the eighth portion (132); a twenty third portion(170) extending parallel to the first section and present in proximity to the nineteenth portion (162); a twenty fourth portion (172) extending substantially perpendicularly from the twenty third portion (170); a twenty fifth portion (174) portion extending obliquely from the twenty fourth portion (172), the twenty fifth portion (174) parallel to the third section(160) and spaced apart from the twentieth portion (164); a twenty sixth portion (176) portion extending from the twenty fifth portion (174) such that being parallel thetwenty first portion (166); a twenty seventh portion (178) extending substantially perpendicularly from the twenty sixth portion (176) and being parallel to the fourth section (161); an eleventh portion (138) extending substantially perpendicularly from the twenty seventh portion (178), the eleventh portion (138) being spaced apart and parallel to the eighth portion (132); a twelfth portion (140) extending substantially perpendicularly from the eleventh portion (138); a thirteenth portion (142) extending substantially perpendicularly from the twelfth portion (140) such that the thirteenth portion (142) being parallel to the eleventh portion (138); and a fourteenth portion (144) extending between the tenth portion (136) and the thirteenth portion (142).

[0072] Referring to Figure 9, the connecting part (204) and the handle (202) form a singular part and comprises a second portion (208) adapted to connect the handle (202) extending from the second portion (208) to the first portion (54) of the frame structure (12). Referring to Figure 10, the connecting part (204) comprises a first plate (210) adapted to connect the handle (202) to the first portion (54); and the handle (202) comprises a tubular member (212) forming a loop structure and at least a part of the tubular member (212) extending from the first plate (210).

[0073] Referring to Figure 11, the connecting part (204) comprises a second plate (214) comprising a third portion (216) adapted to connect the handle (202) to the first portion (54); a fourth portion (218) extending obliquely from an upper edge of the third portion (216); and the handle (202) comprises a tubular member (212) forming a loop structure and at least a part of the tubular member (212) extending from the fourth portion (218) such that tubular member (212) being parallel to the third portion (216).Referring to Figure 12, the connecting part (204) comprises a third plate (220) comprising a fifth portion (222) adapted to connect the handle (202) to the first portion (54); a sixth portion (224) extending obliquely from an upper edge of the fifth portion (222); a seventh portion (226) extending from an upper edge of the sixth portion (224) and being parallel to the fifth portion (222); and the handle (202) comprises a tubular member (212) forming a loop structure and at least a part of the tubular member (212) extending from the seventh portion (226) such that tubular member (212) being parallel to the fifth portion (222).

[0074] Referring to Figure 13, the connecting part (204) comprises a fourth plate (228) comprising a eighth portion (230) adapted to connect the handle (202) to the first portion (54); a ninth portion (232) parallel to and above the eighth portion (230); a tenth portion (234) extending in between a top edge of the eighth portion (230) and lower edge of the ninth portion (230) such that forming a continuous curve in between the eighth portion (230) and the ninth portion (232); an eleventh portion (236) extending from an upper edge of the ninth portion (232); and the handle (202) comprises a tubular member (212) forming a loop structure and at least a part of the tubular member (212) extending from the ninth portion (232) such that tubular member (212) being parallel to the eighth portion (230).

[0075] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a handle (180) comprising a tubular element forming a loop structure, extends from the connecting part (104). According to another embodiment of the present invention, at least a part of the handle (180) is sandwiched between the third portion (110) as shown in Figure 14 and the fourth portion (112) and at least a part of the handle (180) extending from the first plate (118) as shown in the Figure 15.

[0076] According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, , at least a part of the handle (180) extends from the third plate (128) as shown in Figure 16 , and at least a part of the handle (180) extends from the fourth plate (145) as shown in Figure 17. Further, according to one more embodiment of the present invention, at least a part of the handle (180) sandwiched between the twenty first portion (166), the eighth portion (132), the twenty sixth portion (176) and the eleventh portion (138) as best shown in Figure 18. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a load carrying part (238) extends from the connecting part (204) as best shown in Figure 19 and Figure 20. The loop structure of the tubular element provides a convenient and ergonomic grasp for the pillion rider as well as allows the user to easily grasp and hold onto the handle (180) from various angles. Further, the loop structure offers versatility and comfort and accommodates different hand sizes of different pillion riders.

[0077] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a part of the handle (180) comprises a grip (182) coated with a material selected from a group comprising PVC, a combination of PVC and NBR (Nitrile-butadiene rubber), chloroprene and EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer).The grip (182) is positioned on the handle (180) so as to offer a comfortable and secure handhold for the pillion rider. The coating on the grip (182) ensures a firm gripping, minimizing the risk of slipping or losing balance during the ride. The grip (182) plays a vital role in enhancing the safety and stability of the pillion rider during the movement of the vehicle (10).

[0078] According to another embodiment of the present invention the handle (180) serves the purpose of assisting and stabilizing the pillion rider during the motion of the vehicle (10). By holding onto the handle (180), the pillion rider gains additional support and stability, particularly during turns, acceleration, or sudden stops. The handle (180) allows the pillion rider to maintain a firm hold, minimizing the risk of losing balance or feeling insecure while seated behind the driver. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the handle (182) may be used for fasten luggage or other items over the pillion seat with proper stability and grasp feature for the pillion rider.

[0079] Since, the connecting part (104/204) comprises a first profile (106/206) that comes in an abutting relationship with a second profile (58) of the rear suspension element (52). One of the advantages of the present invention includes restricting rotation of the load carrying structure (100) or the handle structure (200) about the mounting axis efficiently. Further, as the load carrying part (102) comprises the tubular member (130), the tubular shape of the tubular member (130) offers several advantages, including efficient weight distribution, having lesser weight, enhanced load-bearing capacity, and resistance to bending or deformation under applied loads. Also, due to the tubular member (130), one of the advantages of the present invention includes prevention of formation of sharp edges in the load carrying part (102), which reduces the chance of any injury to the pillion rider while seating on the vehicle (10).

[0080] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.

[0081] The figures and the forgoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples. Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible. The scope of embodiments is at least as broad as given by the following claims.
, C , Claims:We Claim:

1. A vehicle (10) comprising a frame structure (12) and a rear suspension element (52) coupled to a first portion (54) of the frame structure (12) and a load carrying structure (100) connected to the first portion (54) of the frame structure (12), the load carrying structure comprising:
a load carrying part (102);
a connecting part (104) extending from the load carrying part (102) and adapted to connect the load carrying part (102) to the first portion (54) of the frame structure (12), the connecting part (104) comprises a first profile (106) that comes in an abutting relationship with a second profile (58) of the rear suspension element (52).

2. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connecting part (104) comprises a lower edge comprising the first profile (106) and the rear suspension element (52) comprises a top surface comprising the second profile (58).

3. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second profile (58) comprises a convex profile and the first profile (106) comprises a concave profile.

4. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second profile (58) comprises a profile bulging inwardly and the first profile (106) comprises a profile bulging outwardly.

5. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of:
? the connecting part (104) and the load carrying part (102) form a singular plate member, the singular plate member comprises a second portion (108) adapted to connect the load carrying part (102) to the first portion (54) of the frame structure (12); a third portion (110) extending substantially perpendicularly from an upper edge of the second portion (108); a fourth portion (112) extending substantially perpendicularly from a distal edge of the third portion (110) and being substantially parallel to the second portion (108); a fifth portion (114) parallel to and spaced apart from the fourth portion (112), and a first intermediate portion (116) extending between a lower edge of the fourth portion (112) and a lower edge of the fifth portion (114); and

? the connecting part (104) comprises a first plate (118); and the load carrying part (102) comprises a second plate (120) extending from the first plate (118), the second plate (120) comprising a sixth portion (122) extending parallel to the first plate (118), a seventh portion (124) parallel to and spaced apart from the sixth portion (122), and a second intermediate portion (126) extending from a lower edge of the sixth portion (122) to a lower edge of the seventh portion (124); and
? the connecting part (104) comprises a third plate (128); and the load carrying part (102) comprises a tubular member (130) extending from the first plate (120), the tubular member (130) comprising an eighth portion (132) extending parallel to the first plate (120); a ninth portion (134) extending substantially perpendicularly from the eighth portion (132); a tenth portion (136) extending substantially perpendicularly from the ninth portion (134) such that the tenth portion (136) being parallel to the eighth portion (132); an eleventh portion (138) extending parallel to the first plate (120), the eleventh portion (138) being spaced from and parallel to the eighth portion (132); a twelfth portion (140) extending substantially perpendicularly from the eleventh portion (138); a thirteenth portion (142) extending substantially perpendicularly from the twelfth portion (140) such that the thirteenth portion (142) being parallel to the eleventh portion (138); and a fourteenth portion (144) extending between the tenth portion (136) and the thirteenth portion (142); and
? the connecting part (104) comprises a fourth plate (145); and the load carrying part (102) comprises a tubular member (130) extending from the first plate (120), the tubular member (130) comprising an fifteenth portion (146) extending parallel to the first plate (120); a sixteenth portion (148) extending substantially perpendicularly from the fifteenth portion (146); an eighth portion (132) extending substantially perpendicularly from the sixteenth portion (148) such that the eighth portion (132) being parallel to the fifteenth portion (146); a ninth portion (134) extending substantially perpendicularly from the eighth portion (132); a tenth portion (136) extending substantially perpendicularly from the ninth portion (134) such that the tenth portion (136) being parallel to the eighth portion (132); a seventeenth portion (150) extending parallel to the first plate (120), the seventeenth portion (150) being spaced from and parallel to the fifteenth portion (146); an eighteenth portion (152) extending substantially perpendicularly from the seventeenth portion (150); an eleventh portion (138) extending substantially perpendicularly from the eighteenth portion (152) such that the eleventh portion (138) being parallel to the seventeenth portion (150), a twelfth portion (140) extending substantially perpendicularly from the eleventh portion (138); a thirteenth portion (142) extending substantially perpendicularly from the twelfth portion (140) such that the thirteenth portion (142) being parallel to the eleventh portion (138); and a fourteenth portion (144) extending between the tenth portion (136) and the thirteenth portion (142);and
? the connecting part (104) comprises a first curved plate (154) comprising a first section (156)adapted to connect the load carrying part (102) to the first portion (54); a second section (158) parallel to and above the first section (156); a third section (160) extending in between a top edge of the first section (156) and lower edge of the second section (158) such that forming a continuous curve in between the first section (156) and the second section(158); a fourth section (161) extending from an upper edge of the second section (158); and the load carrying part comprises a tubular member (130) extending from the first curved plate (154), the tubular member (130) comprising a nineteenth portion (162) extending parallel to the first section (156); a twentieth portion (164) extending obliquely from the nineteenth portion (162) and parallel to the third section (160); a twenty first portion (166) extending obliquely from the twentieth portion (164) such that being parallel to the second section (158); a twenty second portion (168) extending substantially perpendicularly from the twenty-first portion (166) and parallel to the fourth section (161);an eighth portion (132) extending substantially perpendicularly from the twenty second portion (168) such that the eighth portion (132) being parallel to the twenty first portion (166); a ninth portion (134) extending substantially perpendicularly from the eighth portion (132); a tenth portion (136) extending substantially perpendicularly from the ninth portion (134) such that the tenth portion (136) being parallel to the eighth portion (132); a twenty third portion(170) extending parallel to the first section and present in proximity to the nineteenth portion (162); a twenty fourth portion (172) extending substantially perpendicularly from the twenty third portion (170); a twenty fifth portion (174) portion extending obliquely from the twenty fourth portion (172), the twenty fifth portion (174) parallel to the third section(160)and spaced apart from the twentieth portion (164); a twenty sixth portion (176) portion extending from the twenty fifth portion (174) such that being parallel the twenty first portion (166); a twenty seventh portion (178) extending substantially perpendicularly from the twenty sixth portion (176) and being parallel to the fourth section (161); an eleventh portion (138) extending substantially perpendicularly from the twenty seventh portion (178), the eleventh portion (138) being spaced apart and parallel to the eighth portion (132); a twelfth portion (140) extending substantially perpendicularly from the eleventh portion (138); a thirteenth portion (142) extending substantially perpendicularly from the twelfth portion (140) such that the thirteenth portion (142) being parallel to the eleventh portion (138); and a fourteenth portion (144) extending between the tenth portion (136) and the thirteenth portion (142).

6. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a handle (180) comprising a tubular element forming a loop structure and extending from the connecting part (104) wherein at least one of :
? at least a part of the handle (180) sandwiched between the third portion (110) and the fourth portion (112);
? at least a part of the handle (180) extending from the first plate (118);
? at least a part of the handle (180) extending from the third plate (128);
? at least a part of the handle (180) extending from the fourth plate (145);and
? at least a part of the handle (180) sandwiched between the twenty first portion (166), the eighth portion (132), the twenty sixth portion (176) and the eleventh portion (138).

7. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 6, wherein a part of the handle (180) comprises a grip (182) coated with a material selected from a group comprising PVC, a combination of PVC and NBR (Nitrile-butadiene rubber), chloroprene and EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer).

8. A handle structure (200) of a vehicle (10) comprising a frame structure (12) and a rear suspension element (52) coupled to a first portion (54) of the frame structure (12); the handle structure (200) comprising:
a handle(202);
a connecting part (204) extending from the handle (202) and adapted to connect the handle (202) to the first portion (54) of the frame structure (12), the connecting part (204) comprises a first profile (206) that comes in an abutting relationship with a second profile (58) of the rear suspension element (52).

9. The handle structure (200) as claimed in claim 7, wherein at least one of:
? the connecting part (204) and the handle (202) form a singular part and comprises a second portion (208) adapted to connect the handle (202) extending from the second portion (208) to the first portion (54) of the frame structure (12); and
? the connecting part (204) comprises a first plate (210)adapted to connect the handle (202) to the first portion (54); and the handle (202) comprises a tubular member (212) forming a loop structure and at least a part of the tubular member (212) extending from the first plate (210); and
? the connecting part (204) comprises a second plate (214) comprising a third portion (216) adapted to connect the handle (202) to the first portion (54); a fourth portion (218) extending obliquely from an upper edge of the third portion (216); and the handle (202) comprises a tubular member (212) forming a loop structure and at least a part of the tubular member (212) extending from the fourth portion (218) such that tubular member (212) being parallel to the third portion (216); and
? the connecting part (204) comprises a third plate (220) comprising a fifth portion (222) adapted to connect the handle (202) to the first portion (54); a sixth portion (224) extending obliquely from an upper edge of the fifth portion (222); a seventh portion (226) extending from an upper edge of the sixth portion (224) and being parallel to the fifth portion (222); and the handle (202) comprises a tubular member (212) forming a loop structure and at least a part of the tubular member (212) extending from the seventh portion (226) such that tubular member (212) being parallel to the fifth portion (222); and
? the connecting part (204) comprises a fourth plate (228) comprising a eighth portion (230) adapted to connect the handle (202) to the first portion (54); a ninth portion (232) parallel to and above the eighth portion (230); a tenth portion (234) extending in between a top edge of the eighth portion (230) and lower edge of the ninth portion (230) such that forming a continuous curve in between the eighth portion (230) and the ninth portion (232); an eleventh portion (236) extending from an upper edge of the ninth portion (232); and the handle (202) comprises a tubular member (212) forming a loop structure and at least a part of the tubular member (212) extending from the ninth portion (232) such that tubular member (212) being parallel to the eighth portion (230).

10. The handle structure (200) as claimed in claim 7, comprises a load carrying part (238) extending from the connecting part (204).