Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present subject matter is related, in general to a guard assembly, and more particularly, but not exclusively to a guard assembly comprising independent guards without any interlinkages.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The conventional crash guards in vehicles are made of a single piece which are extended from a left side of the vehicle to the right side, thereby making crash guards bulky. Also, the conventional crash guards were completely mounted using screw on the frame brackets. Hence, when the screws becomes loose then play was created between the crash guard ends and the frame thereby causing a rattling sounds and also when an impact would be there on such a loose crash guards then the crash guards would not be able to function as per the requirements.
[0003] One of the state of art crash guard has multiple parts with multiple mountings on the frame which makes it bulky in nature. Further, in crash guards the rigidity of the crash guard depends on the tightening of linkages. There is high possibility that the linkage fasteners loosen hence compromising rigidity and safety.
[0004] One of the state of art crash guard is single piece construction and extends from left to right thereby making it bulkier. Further, fastener loosening possibility exists in such designs.
[0005] Additionally, in the conventional crash guards there is no provision to assemble the crash guard to the same location every time, so the position can vary each time there is assembly and dis-assembly. Typically, in a metal to metal contact between the frame tube and crash guard tube wear and tear of the crash guard is bound to happen which further compromises the safety of the rider and the vehicle.
[0006] Thus, there exists a need to for a modular crash guard assembly which does not compromise the safety of the rider of the vehicle.
[0007] 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
[0008] 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.
[0009] According to embodiments illustrated herein, there is provided a guard assembly (100). The guard assembly (100) comprises a pair of tubular panel guards (102) comprising a first tubular panel guard (102a) and a second tubular panel guard (102b). In an embodiment, each of the first tubular panel guard (102a) and the second tubular panel guard (102b) comprising a first edge (104) having a first end (104a) and a second edge (106) having a second end (106a). The guard assembly (100) comprises a clamp (108) attached to the first end (104a). In an embodiment, a first portion (108a) of the clamp (108) is fixedly attached to the first end (104a) of the first edge (104), wherein the second end (106a) is connected to a bush (110). In an embodiment, the clamp (108) is attached to a frame tube (114) of a vehicle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00010] 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 wherein
[00011] Figure 1 shows a side elevational view of a vehicle, such as a motorcycle incorporating the invention.
[00012] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective left side view of a guard assembly, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00013] Figure 3 illustrates a top view of the guard assembly, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00014] Figure 4 illustrates a side view of the guard assembly, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00015] Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of the guard assembly, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00016] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective left side view of the guard assembly, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00017] Figure 7 illustrates a perspective left side view of a guard assembly in an alternate embodiment, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00018] 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.
[00019] 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.
[00020] 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.
[00021] The present invention is illustrated with a motorcycle type vehicle. However, a person skilled in the art would appreciate that the present invention is not limited to a motorcycle type vehicle and certain features, aspects and advantages of embodiments of the present invention can be used with other types of two wheelers such as scooter type vehicle, step thru, and the like. In an embodiment, the scooter type vehicle comprises a low floor board type vehicle and the term scooter as used herein should not be inferred to restrict the maximum speed, the displacement amount or the like of the vehicle.
[00022] The object of the present subject matter is to provide a guard assembly that can prevent damage to the vehicle and provide enhanced safety to the rider and aims at overcoming the technical problems mentioned above and the disadvantages in the existing art. Another aspect of the present subject matter provides the guard assembly that eliminates one bracket on the frame hence reducing weight and cost. Yet another aspect of the present subject matter provides the guard assembly that reduces the possibility of loosening of crash guard which might affect safety of the rider and the vehicle.
[00023] Still another aspect of the present subject matter provides the guard assembly that eliminates need of bracket welding at the clamp area. Another aspect of the present subject matter provides the guard assembly that is a simple design, consisting of a single tube formed/bent and welded to a bush and a forged part. Another aspect of the present subject matter provides the guard assembly that maintains the structural rigidity even if one side of the mounting is loosed. Another aspect of the present subject matter provides the guard assembly with a split design with LH and RH parts that are separate which are independent of each other. Such split design eliminates all the connecting parts and saves weight and cost.
[00024] The object of the invention is to provide a compact panel guard in place of a crash guard. Another object of the invention is to protect lower engine guard panel and radiator cover from external impact when vehicle encounters downfall. Another object of the invention is to eliminate one bracket on the frame hence reducing weight and cost. Another object of the invention is to eliminates chances of weakening of frame due to welding.
[00025] Figure 1 shows a side elevational view of a motorcycle incorporating the invention.
[00026] With reference to Figure 1, 1 denotes a vehicle, such as a motorcycle, 2 denotes a front wheel, 3 denotes a rear wheel, 4 denotes a front fork, 5 denotes a seat, 6 denotes a rear fork, 7 denotes a leg shield made of resin or metal, 8 denotes a headlight, 9 denotes a tail light, 10 denotes an aesthetic covering, 11 denotes a battery fitted inside the aesthetic covering, 12 denotes a fuel tank, and 13 denotes a handle bar. Further, a main frame extends along a center of a body of the vehicle from a front portion of the vehicle and extending in a rearwardly direction. The main frame is made up of a metallic pipe.
[00027] In an embodiment, the vehicle may be a scooter type vehicle and may have main frame that extends along a center of the body of the vehicle from a front portion of the vehicle and extending in a rearwardly direction. The main frame is made up of a metallic pipe and the main frame is provided under the floor board for a scooter type vehicle. A swing type power unit is coupled to the rear end of the main frame for a scooter type vehicle. A rear wheel is supported on one side of the rear end of the swing type power unit. In an embodiment, the swing type power unit is suspended in the rear of a body frame for a scooter type vehicle.
[00028] The center of the body for a scooter type vehicle forms a low floor board for functioning as a part for putting feet and a under cowl which is located below a rider's seat and covers at least a part of the engine. In an embodiment, the under cowl is made up of metal or resin. The under cowl is hinged to the seat. Further, a utility box opens from the rear end to hinged portion. In an embodiment, the utility box is provided under the seat extending longitudinally of a vehicle body and the inside of the utility box has a large capacity so that a large article, such as a helmet can be housed. Additionally, in a scooter type vehicle, side covers both on left and right sides, cover the utility box and other parts of the vehicle, thereby providing a good appearance to the vehicle.
[00029] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective left side view of a guard assembly (100), in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00030] A single piece compact panel guard assembly (100) with configured mountings of having combination of clamp and boss type mounting directly to the frame that is disclosed and claimed herein is not conventionally known in the art.
[00031] The guard assembly (100) comprises a pair of tubular panel guards (102). The pair of tubular panel guards (102) comprises a first tubular panel guard (102a) and a second tubular panel guard (102b). In an embodiment, the pair of tubular panel guards (102) is of U shape and is made of a single tubular structure. In an embodiment, the first edge (104) and the second edge (106) are parallel to each other. In an embodiment, the first edge (104) is bent upwardly in comparison with the second edge (106).
[00032] The first tubular panel guard (102a) and the second tubular panel guard (102b) are separate components and are independent of each other without any interlinkages. In an embodiment, each of the first tubular panel guard (102a) and the second tubular panel guard (102b) comprising a first edge (104) having a first end (104a) and a second edge (106) having a second end (106a). In an embodiment, the pair of tubular panel guards (102) are forged. The first portion (108a) of the clamp (108) is formed using forging, and a second portion (108b) of the clamp (108) is formed using a metal sheet.
[00033] In an embodiment, the pair of tubular panel guards is configured to protect one or more style panels of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the one or more style panels comprises a cover Radiator, an engine guard, and engine guard front, and a side cowl. In an embodiment, a first portion (108a) of the clamp (108) is fixedly attached to the first end (104a) of the first edge (104) using welding.
[00034] The guard assembly (100) comprises a clamp (108) attached to the first end (104a). The first portion (108a) of the clamp (108) is fixedly attached to the first end (104a) of the first edge (104) the second end (106a) is connected to a bush (110). The guard assembly (100) comprises the clamp (108) is attached to a frame tube (114) of the vehicle (1).
[00035] In an embodiment, the bush (110) comprises a first side (110a) and a second side (110b). In an embodiment, the first side (110a) has at least one of a diagonally inclined profile or an oblong profile and the second side (110b) of the bush (110) is mounted on a bracket (116) which is welded on the frame tube (114) of the vehicle. The bush (110) is configured to maintain structural rigidity of the pair of tubular panel guards (102) even if the clamp (108) loosens.
[00036] The guard assembly (100) comprises an insert (112) disposed between the first portion (108a) of the clamp (108) and the second portion (108b) of the clamp (108), of a vehicle. In an embodiment, the frame tube (114) passes through the insert (112). In an embodiment, the insert (112) is made of a material having dampening characteristics, wherein the material is at least one of rubber, silicone, and PVC.
[00037] The guard assembly (100) comprises a nut (118) welded onto the second portion (108b) of the clamp (108). In an embodiment, the nut (118) is configured to enable mounting of at least one retainer clip (120). In an embodiment, the at least one retainer clip (120) is configured to hold a wiring harness.
[00038] In an embodiment, one or more accessories are mounted on the pair of tubular panel guards (102). In an embodiment, the one or more accessories comprises at least of a fog lamp, a TSL lamp, a horn, and a hazard lamp.
[00039] The guard assembly (100) has one formed tube with a bush and a clamp welded on the open ends. A bush (110) is fastened to a main frame bracket welded between two frame tubes, in such a way that the bush maintains the required clearance. The panel guard tube is formed in such a way that the clamp attachment properly mounts on the frame tube, hence the design is dependent on the frame structure. The claimed guard assembly (100) may be used in any two wheeled vehicle. The guard assembly (100) has one bush mounting that is mounted on frame bracket and one clamp. By making the panel guard having multiple parts and by having clamping on both the sides to mount the panel guard to the frame an enhanced single piece compact panel guard is disclosed herein. The guard assembly (100) keeps small children away from touching the hot engine parts.
[00040] Figure 3 illustrates a top view of the guard assembly, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00041] The guard assembly (100) comprises a pair of tubular panel guards (102). The pair of tubular panel guards (102) comprises a first tubular panel guard (102a) and a second tubular panel guard (102b). In an embodiment, the pair of tubular panel guards (102) is of U shape and is made of a single tubular structure. In an embodiment, the first edge (104) and the second edge (106) are parallel to each other. In an embodiment, the first edge (104) is bent upwardly in comparison with the second edge (106).
[00042] The first tubular panel guard (102a) and the second tubular panel guard (102b) are separate components and are independent of each other without any interlinkages. In an embodiment, each of the first tubular panel guard (102a) and the second tubular panel guard (102b) comprising a first edge (104) having a first end (104a) and a second edge (106) having a second end (106a). In an embodiment, the pair of tubular panel guards (102) are forged. The first portion (108a) of the clamp (108) is formed using forging, and a second portion (108b) of the clamp (108) is formed using a metal sheet.
[00043] In an embodiment, the pair of tubular panel guards is configured to protect one or more style panels of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the one or more style panels comprises a cover Radiator, an engine guard, and engine guard front, and a side cowl. In an embodiment, a first portion (108a) of the clamp (108) is fixedly attached to the first end (104a) of the first edge (104) using welding.
[00044] Figure 4 illustrates a side view of the guard assembly, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00045] The guard assembly (100) comprises the pair of tubular panel guards (102). The pair of tubular panel guards (102) comprises the first tubular panel guard (102a) and the second tubular panel guard (102b). Each of the first tubular panel guard (102a) and the second tubular panel guard (102b) comprising a first edge (104) having a first end (104a) and a second edge (106) having a second end (106a). The clamp (108) is attached to the first end (104a) and the first portion (108a) of the clamp (108) is fixedly attached to the first end (104a) of the first edge (104). The second end (106a) is connected to the bush (110), and the clamp (108) is attached to the frame tube (114) of the vehicle.
[00046] Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of the guard assembly, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00047] The guard assembly (100) comprises a pair of tubular panel guards (102). The pair of tubular panel guards (102) comprises a first tubular panel guard (102a) and a second tubular panel guard (102b). In an embodiment, the pair of tubular panel guards (102) is of U shape and is made of a single tubular structure. In an embodiment, the first edge (104) and the second edge (106) are parallel to each other. In an embodiment, the first edge (104) is bent upwardly in comparison with the second edge (106).
[00048] The first tubular panel guard (102a) and the second tubular panel guard (102b) are separate components and are independent of each other without any interlinkages. In an embodiment, each of the first tubular panel guard (102a) and the second tubular panel guard (102b) comprising a first edge (104) having a first end (104a) and a second edge (106) having a second end (106a). In an embodiment, the pair of tubular panel guards (102) are forged. The first portion (108a) of the clamp (108) is formed using forging, and a second portion (108b) of the clamp (108) is formed using a metal sheet.
[00049] In an embodiment, the pair of tubular panel guards is configured to protect one or more style panels of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the one or more style panels comprises a cover Radiator, an engine guard, and engine guard front, and a side cowl. In an embodiment, a first portion (108a) of the clamp (108) is fixedly attached to the first end (104a) of the first edge (104) using welding.
[00050] The guard assembly (100) comprises a clamp (108) attached to the first end (104a). The first portion (108a) of the clamp (108) is fixedly attached to the first end (104a) of the first edge (104) the second end (106a) is connected to a bush (110). The guard assembly (100) comprises the clamp (108) is attached to a frame tube (114) of the vehicle (1).
[00051] In an embodiment, the bush (110) comprises a first side (110a) and a second side (110b). In an embodiment, the first side (110a) has at least one of a diagonally inclined profile or an oblong profile and the second side (110b) of the bush (110) is mounted on a bracket (116) which is welded on the frame tube (114) of the vehicle. The bush (110) is configured to maintain structural rigidity of the pair of tubular panel guards (102) even if the clamp (108) loosens.
[00052] The guard assembly (100) comprises an insert (112) disposed between the first portion (108a) of the clamp (108) and the second portion (108b) of the clamp (108), of a vehicle. In an embodiment, the frame tube (114) passes through the insert (112). In an embodiment, the insert (112) is made of a material having dampening characteristics, wherein the material is at least one of rubber, silicone, and PVC.
[00053] The guard assembly (100) comprises a nut (118) welded onto the second portion (108b) of the clamp (108). In an embodiment, the nut (118) is configured to enable mounting of at least one retainer clip (120). In an embodiment, the at least one retainer clip (120) is configured to hold a wiring harness.
[00054] In an embodiment, one or more accessories are mounted on the pair of tubular panel guards (102). In an embodiment, the one or more accessories comprises at least of a fog lamp, a TSL lamp, a horn, and a hazard lamp.
[00055] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective left side view of the guard assembly, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 6 shows the guard assembly (100) with the pair of tubular panel guards with the clamp (108) at one end and the bush (110) at the other end.
[00056] Figure 7 illustrates a perspective left side view of a guard assembly in an alternate embodiment, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 7 shows the guard assembly (100) with the bush (110) at the both ends i.e. the first end (104a) and the second end (106a). Such an embodiment of the guard assembly (100) ensures more rigidity to the guard assembly (100) and the loosening possibility is eliminated.
[00057] The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the embodiment”, “the embodiments”, “one or more embodiments”, “some embodiments”, and “one embodiment” mean “one or more (but not all) embodiments of the invention(s)” unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “including”, “comprising”, “having” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to”, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise.
Advantages
[00058] The disclosed claimed limitations and the disclosure provided herein provides a guard assembly comprising independent guards without any interlinkages which provides better vehicle panel protection and at the same time ensuring rider safety.
[00059] The claimed limitations prevents damage to the style panels in case of an accident. The claimed limitations protect lower engine guard panel and radiator cover from external impact when vehicle encounters downfall. The claimed guard assembly eliminates need of a bracket welding at the clamp area. The clamp can be directly mounted on the frame thereby requiring lesser number of parts. The claimed guard assembly reduces the possibility of loosening of crash guard which might affect safety of the rider and the vehicle. The claimed guard assembly avoids metal to metal contact between the frame tube and crash guard tube, which can lead to wear.
[00060] The claimed guard assembly eliminates one bracket on the frame hence reducing weight and cost. This also eliminates chances of weakening of frame due to welding. Thus, due the claimed constructional features of the guard assembly, the guard assembly is durable and aesthetically pleasing. Further, as there are independent parts hence ease of assembly is further improved. Additionally, the independent parts lead to weight reduction as there are no interlinkages. Further, the slant angle or oblong profile of the bush reduces the weight.
[00061] Thus, the claimed guard assembly is a simple design, consisting of a single tube formed/bent and welded to bush and forged part. In the claimed guard assembly both the LH side and RH side are separate and are independent of each other. In case of crash each LH and RH side parts can be replaced separately. Conventional guard assembly has multiple parts which are connected to each other. So, in case of crash whole crash guard needs to be replaced.
[00062] The claimed guard assembly has a bush mounting which enables it to maintain the same position every time there is assembly and dis-assembly. Also, there is a rubber cushion insert which eliminates metal to metal contact between forged part (3) and frame tube.
[00063] Conventionally, there is no provision to assemble the crash guard to the same location every time, so the position can vary each time there is assembly and dis-assembly. Typically, in a metal to metal contact between the frame tube and crash guard tube wear and tear of the crash guard is bound to happen which further compromises the safety of the rider and the vehicle. Further, in conventional crash guards, there is high possibility that the linkage fasteners loosen hence compromising rigidity and safety whereas in the claimed guard assembly there is only one clamp in the claimed guard assembly and thus even if the clamp loosens the bush is present to maintain the structural rigidity.
[00064] In light of the above mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed method and system, the claimed steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed steps clearly bring an improvement in the functioning of the guard assembly itself as the claimed steps and constructional features provide a technical solution to a technical problem.
[00065] 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 intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims.
[00066] 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.
[00067] 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.
[00068] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that any of the aforementioned steps and/or system modules may be suitably replaced, reordered, or removed, and additional steps and/or system modules may be inserted, depending on the needs of a particular application. In addition, the systems of the aforementioned embodiments may be implemented using a wide variety of suitable processes and system modules, and are not limited to any particular computer hardware, software, middleware, firmware, microcode, and the like. The claims can encompass embodiments for hardware and software, or a combination thereof.
[00069] 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:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. A guard assembly (100), the guard assembly (100) comprising:
a pair of tubular panel guards (102) comprising a first tubular panel guard (102a) and a second tubular panel guard (102b),
wherein each of the first tubular panel guard (102a) and the second tubular panel guard (102b) comprising a first edge (104) having a first end (104a) and a second edge (106) having a second end (106a); and
a clamp (108) attached to the first end (104a), wherein a first portion (108a) of the clamp (108) is fixedly attached to the first end (104a) of the first edge (104), wherein the second end (106a) is connected to a bush (110), and wherein the clamp (108) is attached to a frame tube (114).

2. The guard assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises an insert (112) disposed between the first portion (108a) of the clamp (108) and the second portion (108b) of the clamp (108), of a vehicle, wherein the frame tube (114) passes through the insert (112).

3. The guard assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pair of tubular panel guards (102) are forged, wherein the first portion (108a) of the clamp (108) is formed using forging, and wherein a second portion (108b) of the clamp (108) is formed using a metal sheet.

4. The guard assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a first portion (108a) of the clamp (108) is fixedly attached to the first end (104a) of the first edge (104) using welding.

5. The guard assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bush (110) comprises a first side (110a) and a second side (110b), wherein the first side (110a) has at least one of a diagonally inclined profile or an oblong profile and the second side (110b) of the bush (110) is mounted on a bracket (116) which is welded on the frame tube (114) of the vehicle.

6. The guard assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pair of tubular panel guards (102) is of U shape and is made of a single tubular structure, wherein the first edge (104) and the second edge (106) are parallel to each other, wherein the first edge (104) is bent upwardly in comparison with the second edge (106).

7. The guard assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein first tubular panel guard (102a) and a second tubular panel guard (102b) are separate components and are independent of each other without any interlinkages.

8. The guard assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pair of tubular panel guards is configured to protect one or more style panels of the vehicle, wherein the one or more style panels comprises a cover Radiator, an engine guard, and engine guard front, and a side cowl.

9. The guard assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the insert (112) is made of a material having dampening characteristics, wherein the material is at least one of rubber, silicone, and PVC.

10. The guard assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a nut (118) welded onto the second portion (108b) of the clamp (108), wherein the nut (118) is configured to enable mounting of at least one retainer clip (120), wherein the at least one retainer clip (120) is configured to hold a wiring harness.

11. The guard assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising one or more accessories being mounted on the pair of tubular panel guards (102), wherein the one or more accessories comprises at least of a fog lamp, a TSL lamp, a horn, and a hazard lamp.

12. The guard assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bush (110) is configured to maintain structural rigidity of the pair of tubular panel guards (102) even if the clamp (108) loosens.