Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates to a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a rear view mirror assembly for the vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] In conventional vehicles, a rear view mirror assembly is provided on a left portion and a right portion of a handlebar of the vehicle. Generally, in two-wheeled and three-wheeled vehicles, the rear view mirror assembly comprises a rear view mirror housing and a stem. The rear view mirror housing is disposed on the stem and the stem extends from the handlebar of the vehicle. The rear view mirror housing is affixed to the stem at a pivot point and the rear view mirror is configured to swivel at the pivot point for adjusting the line of sight of a rider of the vehicle in order to clearly check and determine incoming traffic.
[003] The conventional rear view mirror assembly has the rear view mirror housing which extends in a longitudinally outward direction of the vehicle and has a length greater than a width and a height of the rear view mirror housing. This leads to difficulty for a rider of the vehicle who is of short height and/or medium build to have a clear visibility of the incoming traffic. The difficulty arises due to inability of a person with short height to look at the rear view mirror owing to height difference between the rider and the rear view mirror which causes lack of visibility in lateral direction of the rear view mirror of an incoming vehicle. Further, if a person of muscular build rides the vehicle, some portion of the rear view mirror gets covered by the shoulder of the person and a blind spot is formed for the rider, which is undesirable. Even after swivelling the rear view mirror to adjust the line of sight, the line of sight can only be adjusted along a vertical axis of the mirror and no adjustment of the rear view mirror can be done along a lateral axis of the vehicle.
[004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages, the prior arts have attempted to solve the problem by disposing the rear view mirror housing on a stem or a bracket positioned on extreme ends of the handlebar. This arrangement provides a line of sight to the rider along a vertical axis and a horizontal axis. However, this arrangement of the rear view mirror is prone to accident and damage due to an impact from an incoming vehicle. Further, the handling of the vehicle becomes difficult due to disposition of the rear view mirrors at the extreme ends as the center of gravity and weight of the handlebar of the vehicle gets disturbed. Furthermore, any adjustment of the line of sight in such vehicles has to be done by unfastening and unscrewing the stem or the bracket and thus only a trained service person can do that. This increases service time and also complexity in adjusting the line of sight of the rear view mirror, which is undesirable.
[005] In view thereof, there is a need-felt to overcome at least the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[006] In one aspect of the present invention, a rear view mirror assembly for a vehicle has been disclosed. The rear view mirror assembly comprises a stem, a rear view mirror housing and a sliding mechanism. The stem extends between a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is adapted to be attached to a handlebar of the vehicle. The rear view mirror housing comprises a slot extending along a longitudinal axis of the rear view housing. The slot is provided on an outer surface of the rear view mirror housing. The slot is adapted to receive the second portion of the stem at a pivot point for pivotal movement of the rear view mirror housing along a vertical axis of the rear view mirror housing or vertical axis of the vehicle. The sliding mechanism is sandwich mounted with the second portion of the stem at the pivot point. The sliding mechanism comprises a first member and a second member. The first member is disposed on the rear view mirror housing. The second member is disposed on the first member. The sliding mechanism is adapted for slidably adjusting the rear view mirror housing along the longitudinal axis of the rear view mirror housing (or lateral axis of the vehicle) to adjust a line of sight of a rider of the vehicle.
[007] In an embodiment, the rear view housing comprises a base wall and a plurality of side walls. The plurality of side walls extends from the base wall to define an enclosure for receiving a rear view mirror. The base wall of the rear view mirror housing comprises an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface. The inner surface of the rear view mirror housing faces the rear view mirror.
[008] In an embodiment, the second member slides over a pre-defined surface of the first member for linear movement of the rear view mirror housing along the longitudinal axis of the rear view mirror housing (or lateral axis of the vehicle). The pre-defined surface of the first surface is a surface facing the second member.
[009] In an embodiment, the pre-defined surface comprises a plurality of teeth with grooves therebetween wherein the grooves are adapted for receiving the second member.
[010] In an embodiment, the pivotal/swivel movement of the rear view mirror housing along the vertical axis of the rear view mirror housing (or vertical axis of the vehicle) is in the range between zero degree to thirty degrees.
[011] In an embodiment, the first member of the sliding mechanism being a linear ratchet and the second member of the sliding mechanism being a spring loaded ball. The linear ratchet is a toothed rack with a plurality of grooves wherein each groove is provided between two consecutive teeth.
[012] In an embodiment, length of the pre-defined surface of the first member is 25-30 percent of total length of the rear view mirror housing along the longitudinal axis of the rear view mirror housing.
[013] In an embodiment, the slot is formed at a substantially center part of the base wall of the rear view mirror housing.
[014] In an embodiment, the second portion of the stem is arranged at the pivot point by means of a ball joint.
[015] In another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a head pipe, a steering shaft, a handlebar and rear view mirror assemblies. The steering shaft is rotatably supported by the head pipe. The handle bar is operably connected to the steering shaft for steering the vehicle in a rotatable range. The handle bar extends in a lateral direction of the vehicle to define a left portion extending in left direction of vehicle and a right portion extending in right direction of the vehicle. Each of the left portion of the handlebar of the vehicle and the right portion of the handlebar comprises a rear view mirror assembly.
[016] The rear view mirror assembly comprises a stem, a rear view mirror housing and a sliding mechanism. The stem extends between a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is adapted to be attached to a handlebar of the vehicle. The rear view mirror housing comprises a slot extending along a longitudinal axis of the rear view housing. The slot is provided on an outer surface of the rear view mirror housing. The slot is adapted to receive the second portion of the stem at a pivot point for pivotal movement of the rear view mirror housing along a vertical axis of the rear view mirror housing or vertical axis of the vehicle. The sliding mechanism is sandwich mounted with the second portion of the stem at the pivot point. The sliding mechanism comprises a first member and a second member. The first member is disposed on the rear view mirror housing. The second member is disposed on the first member. The sliding mechanism is adapted for slidably adjusting the rear view mirror housing along the longitudinal axis of the rear view mirror housing (or lateral axis of the vehicle) to adjust a line of sight of a rider of the vehicle.
[017] In an embodiment, the rear view housing comprises a base wall and a plurality of side walls. The plurality of side walls extends from the base wall to define an enclosure for receiving a rear view mirror. The base wall of the rear view mirror housing comprises an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface. The inner surface of the rear view mirror housing faces the rear view mirror.
[018] In an embodiment, the second member slides over a pre-defined surface of the first member for linear movement of the rear view mirror housing along the longitudinal axis of the rear view mirror housing (or lateral axis of the vehicle). The pre-defined surface of the first surface is a surface facing the second member.
[019] In an embodiment, the longitudinal axis of the rear view mirror assembly is parallel to a lateral axis of the saddle type vehicle and the vertical axis of the rear view mirror assembly is parallel to a vertical axis of the saddle type vehicle.
[020] In an embodiment, the base wall of the rear view mirror housing comprises an inner surface and the outer surface opposite the inner surface. The inner surface faces the rear view mirror of the rear view mirror assembly.
[021] In an embodiment, the pivotal/swivel movement of the rear view mirror housing along the vertical axis of the rear view mirror housing (or vertical axis of the vehicle) is in the range between zero degree to thirty degrees.
[022] In an embodiment, the first member of the sliding mechanism being a linear ratchet and the second member of the sliding mechanism being a spring loaded ball. The linear ratchet is a toothed rack with a plurality of grooves wherein each groove is provided between two consecutive teeth.
[023] In an embodiment, length of the pre-defined surface of the first member is 25-30 percent of total length of the rear view mirror housing along the longitudinal axis of the rear view mirror housing.
[024] In an embodiment, the slot is formed at a substantially center part of the base wall of the rear view mirror housing.
[025] In an embodiment, the second portion of the stem is arranged at the pivot point by means of a ball joint.
[026] In an embodiment, the sliding mechanism slides the rear view mirror housing along lateral axis of the vehicle to adjust a line of sight of the rider of the vehicle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[027] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
Figure 1a illustrates a rear view of a rear view mirror assembly of prior art.
Figure 1b illustrates a side view of the rear view mirror assembly of the prior art.
Figure 2a illustrates a rear view of a rear view mirror assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2b illustrates a side view of the rear view mirror assembly, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 illustrates sliding operation of a rear view mirror housing along a longitudinal axis of the rear view mirror housing, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 illustrates a rear view of the rear view mirror housing, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5a illustrates a sectional view of the rear view mirror housing cut along line A-A of Figure 4, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5b illustrates a sectional view of the rear view mirror housing cut along line B-B of Figure 4, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[028] Various features and embodiments of the present invention here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder.
[029] For the purpose of the present invention, the term “vehicle” comprises two-wheeled, three-wheeled or four-wheeled saddle type vehicles having a handlebar and at least one rear view mirror assembly. The term vehicle includes cycles, scooters, motorcycles, etc. The term “vehicle” also comprises, not being limited to, conventional internal combustion engine vehicles, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles. The construction and working of such vehicles are already known in the art and have not been discussed in detail. However, this should not be construed as limiting to the scope of the invention.
[030] It is to be noted that a longitudinal axis of the vehicle extends along a length (front-rear) of the vehicle, a lateral axis of the vehicle extends along a width (left-right) of the vehicle and the vertical axis extends along a height (up-down) of the vehicle.
[031] It is to also to be noted that a longitudinal axis of a rear view mirror housing extends along a length of the rear view mirror housing, a lateral axis of the rear view mirror housing extends along a width of the rear view mirror housing and the vertical axis extends along a height of the rear view mirror housing.
[032] It is also to be understood that, when the rear view mirror assembly is assembled on the vehicle, the longitudinal axis of the rear view mirror housing is parallel to the lateral axis of the vehicle and the vertical axis of the rear view mirror housing is parallel to the vertical axis of the vehicle.
[033] Figure 1a illustrates a rear view of a rear view mirror assembly 10 of prior art. Figure 1b illustrates a side view of the rear view mirror assembly 10 of the prior art.
[034] As shown, the rear view mirror assembly 10 of the prior art comprises a stem 12 and rear view mirror housing 14. The stem 12 extends between a first portion 12a and a second portion 12b. The first portion 12a is attached to a handlebar (not shown) of the vehicle (not shown) and the second portion 12b of the stem 12 is attached to the rear view mirror housing 14 at a pivot point 16 to allow swivelling/pivotal movement of the rear view mirror housing 14 along a vertical axis of the rear view mirror housing (or a vertical axis of the vehicle) . There is no provision in the rear view mirror assembly 10 of the prior art for movement of the rear view mirror housing 10 along longitudinal axis of the rear view mirror housing (or lateral axis of the vehicle). In other words, in the rear view mirror assembly 10 of the prior art, the line of sight of a rider of the vehicle can be adjusted only along a vertical axis of the rear view mirror housing (or vertical axis of the vehicle) but not along longitudinal axis of the rear view mirror housing (or lateral axis of the vehicle).
[035] Figure 2a illustrates a rear view of the rear view mirror assembly 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2b illustrates a side view of the rear view mirror assembly 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 illustrates sliding of a rear view mirror housing 104 in a lateral direction of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 illustrates a rear view of the rear view mirror housing 104, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[036] As shown, the rear view mirror assembly 100 comprises a stem 102, a rear view mirror housing 104 and a sliding mechanism. The stem 102 extends between a first portion 102a and a second portion 102b. The first portion 102a is attached to a handlebar (not shown) of the vehicle (not shown) and the second portion 102b of the stem 102 is attached to the rear view mirror housing 104 at a pivot point 106 to allow swivelling/pivotal movement of the rear view mirror housing 104 along a vertical axis (L2-L2’) (as shown in figure 3) of the rear view mirror housing 104 (or a vertical axis of the vehicle). The rear view mirror housing 104 comprises a base wall 104a and a plurality of the side walls 104b. The plurality of side walls 104b extend from the base wall 104a to define an enclosure (not shown) for receiving a rear view mirror 104c. The base wall 104a (as shown in figure 3) of the rear view mirror housing 104 comprises an inner surface (not shown) and an outer surface 107 (as shown in figure 5a). The outer surface 107 is provided opposite the inner surface. The inner surface of the base wall 104a of rear view mirror housing 104 faces the rear view mirror 104c. The outer surface 107 of the rear view mirror housing 104 comprises a slot 108 extending along a longitudinal axis (L1-L1’) of the rear view mirror housing 104a. The slot 108 is adapted to receive the second portion 102b of the stem 102 at the pivot point 106 for pivotal/swivel movement of the rear view mirror housing 104. This pivotal movement allows a rider of the vehicle to pivot/swivel the rear view mirror housing 104 along the vertical axis (L2-L2’) of the rear view mirror housing 104 (or a vertical axis of the vehicle) and adjust a line of sight of rider of the vehicle. The sliding mechanism comprises a first member 110 and a second member 112 (refer Figure 5a). The sliding mechanism is sandwich mounted with the second portion 102b of the stem 102 at the pivot point 106 such that the first member 110 of the sliding mechanism is disposed on the rear view mirror housing 104 and the second member 112 of the sliding mechanism is disposed on the first member 110. The sliding mechanism is adapted to slidably move the rear view mirror housing 104 along the longitudinal axis (L1-L1’) of the rear view mirror housing 104 (or a lateral axis of the vehicle). The sliding mechanism allows the rider of the vehicle to slide the rear view mirror housing 104 and adjust the line of sight of rider of the vehicle. The sliding movement of the rear view mirror housing 104 is shown in Figure 3 wherein the rear view mirror housing 104 moves from a first position (FP) to a second position (SP) along a longitudinal axis (L1-L1’) of the rear view mirror housing 104 (or a lateral axis of the vehicle). In other words, the rear view mirror assembly 100 of the present invention allows for swivel movement of the rear view mirror housing 104 along the vertical axis (L2-L2’) of rear view mirror housing 104 (or vertical axis of the vehicle) as well as linear movement of the rear view mirror housing 104 along the longitudinal axis (L1-L1’) of rear view mirror housing 104 (or lateral axis of the vehicle) to adjust the line of sight of the rider of the vehicle for maximum visibility of the incoming traffic. In other words, the rear view mirror housing 104 can swivel in upward-downward direction of the vehicle as well as rightward-leftward (inward-outward) direction of the vehicle for adjustment of the line of sight.
[037] For sliding action to be performed by the sliding mechanism, the second member 112 of the sliding mechanism slides over a pre-defined surface of the first member 110 for linear movement of the rear view mirror housing 104 along the longitudinal axis (L1-L1’) of the rear view mirror housing 104 (or a lateral axis of the vehicle). The pre-defined surface of the first member 110 extends along the longitudinal axis (L1-L1’) of the rear view mirror housing 104, faces the second member 112 and the pre-defined surface comprises a plurality of teeth with grooves therebetween for receiving the second member 112 during the sliding movement of the rear view mirror housing 104.
[038] In an embodiment, length of the pre-defined surface of the first member 110 may be 25-30 percent of the total length of the rear view mirror housing 104. In other words, the extent of movement of the rear view mirror housing 104 along the longitudinal axis (L1-L1’) may be 25-30 percent of total length of the rear view mirror housing 104.
[039] In an embodiment, the pivotal/swivel movement of the rear view mirror housing 104 along the vertical axis (l2-L2’) of the rear view mirror housing 104 is in the range between zero degree to thirty degrees.
[040] In an embodiment, the slot 108 is formed at a substantially center part of the base wall 104a of the rear view mirror housing 104. In an embodiment, the second portion 102b of the stem 102 is arranged at the pivot point 106 by means of a ball joint 114 (refer Figure 5a). In an embodiment, the first member 110 of the sliding mechanism is a linear ratchet and the second member 112 of the sliding mechanism is spring loaded ball which is discussed in Figure 5a and 5b discussed below. However, this embodiment should not be construed as limiting and other examples of the sliding mechanism which allows for the linear movement of the rear view mirror housing 104 along the longitudinal axis (L1-L1’) of the rear view mirror housing 104 (or lateral axis of the vehicle) are well within the scope of the present invention.
[041] Figure 5a illustrates a sectional view of the rear view mirror housing 104 cut along line A-A of Figure 4, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5b illustrates a sectional view of the rear view mirror housing 104 cut along line B-B of Figure 4, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[042] As shown, the first member 110 is a linear ratchet and the second member 112 is a spring loaded ball. The linear ratchet 110 is a toothed rack having a plurality of grooves 110a wherein each grove is provided between two consecutive teeth. The spring loaded ball 112 is disposed on the linear ratchet 110 and is adapted to slide on the linear ratchet 110 and be received in the grooves 110a. During the sliding movement of the rear view mirror housing 104, the linear ratchet 110 moves and the spring loaded ball 112 is received in successive grooves of the linear ratchet 110. The spring loaded ball 112 enters the groove 110a and is locked in the groove 110a owing to the force exerted by the spring. This locking action locks the spring loaded ball 112 in position and avoids sliding movement of the rear view mirror housing 104a due to external parameters like wind etc. To move the spring loaded ball 112 from one groove to another successive groove, a force greater than the force exerted by the spring is applied. The linear ratchet 110 and spring-loaded ball 112 acts as pinion and gear mechanism, which will allow the sliding movement of the rear view mirror housing and also facilitates locking of the rear-view mirror housing 104 once the line of sight is adjusted. It is to be understood that the sliding mechanism facilitates the movement of the rear view mirror housing in an outward direction as well as inward direction of the vehicle along the longitudinal axis (L1-L1’) of the rear view mirror housing 104.
[043] Further, although the vehicle is not shown, in an embodiment, the vehicle comprises a head pipe, a steering shaft, the handlebar and at least one rear view mirror assembly. The steering shaft is rotatably supported by the head pipe. The handle bar is operably connected to the steering shaft for steering the vehicle in a rotatable range. The handle bar extends in a lateral direction of the vehicle to define a left portion extending in left direction of vehicle and a right portion extending in right direction of the vehicle. In an embodiment, each of the left portion of the handlebar of the vehicle and the right portion of the handlebar comprises a rear view mirror assembly 100 having the construction and operation as already defined in Figure 1-5. In an embodiment, the rear view mirror assembly 100 is disposed on the left portion of the handlebar and the right portion of the handlebar at a pre-defined length from the center of the handlebar. In one non-limiting example, the rear view mirror assembly 100 provided on the left portion of the handlebar is positioned at a midpoint between a center of the handlebar and a left end of the handlebar and the rear view mirror assembly provided on the right portion of the handlebar is positioned at a midpoint between a center of the handlebar and a right end of the handlebar.
[044] The claimed invention as discussed above is not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed invention enables the following advantages in addressing existing problems in conventional technologies. Specifically, the technical problem of adjusting the line of sight of the rider of the vehicle along the lateral axis of the vehicle is solved by the present invention.
[045] In the present invention, the rear view mirror can be moved along the vertical axis as well as lateral axis of the vehicle. This will help riders with different heights and different muscular build to adjust a line of sight for maximum visibility of the incoming traffic.
[046] In the present invention, the linear movement of the rear view mirror housing in the outward direction of the vehicle will increase visibility of the incoming traffic as well as reduction in blind spots, especially for riders having heavy muscular build.
[047] In the present invention, the linear movement of the rear view mirror housing along a longitudinal axis of the vehicle can be achieved without any complex tools and mechanisms. The present invention is, therefore, simple, reliable and economical.
[048] In the present invention, the movement of rear view mirror housing along vertical axis as well as lateral axis of the vehicle facilitates wider visibility of the road and better visibility of the incoming traffic.
[049] In the present invention, no unfastening and unscrewing of the stem is required for adjusting the line of sight of the rider of the vehicle and such adjustments can be performed while riding the vehicle. The present invention, therefore, facilitates ease of operation.
[050] While the present invention has been described with respect to certain embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modification may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.

List of Reference Numerals:
10- rear view mirror assembly of prior art
12- stem
12a- first portion of the stem
12b- second portion of the stem
14- rear view mirror housing
16- pivot point
100- rear view mirror assembly
102- stem
102a- first portion
102b- second portion
104- rear view mirror housing
104a- base wall
104b- side walls
104c- rear view mirror
106- pivot point
107- outer surface
108- slot
110-first member of the sliding mechanism
110a- grooves
112- second member of the sliding mechanism
114- ball joint
FP- first position of the rear view mirror housing
SP- second position of the rear view mirror housing
L1-L1’- longitudinal axis of the rear view mirror assembly
L2-L2’- vertical axis of the rear view mirror assembly
, Claims:1. A rear view mirror assembly (100) for a vehicle, the rear view mirror assembly (100) comprising:
- a stem (102), the stem (102) extending between a first portion (102a) and a second portion (102b), the first portion (102a) adapted to be attached to a handlebar of the vehicle;
- a rear view mirror housing (104), the rear view mirror housing having a slot (108) extending along a longitudinal axis (L1-L1') of the rear view mirror housing (104), the slot (108) being provided on an outer surface (107) of the rear view mirror housing (104) and adapted to receive the second portion (102b) of the stem (102) at a pivot point (106) for pivotal movement of the rear view mirror housing (104) along a vertical axis (L2-L2’) of the rear view mirror housing (104); and
- a sliding mechanism sandwich mounted with the second portion (102b) of the stem (102) at the pivot point (106), the sliding mechanism having a first member (110) disposed on the rear view mirror housing (104) and a second member (112) disposed on the first member (110), the sliding mechanism adapted for slidably adjusting the rear view mirror housing along the longitudinal axis (L1-L1’) to adjust a line of sight of a rider of the vehicle.

2. The rear view mirror assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rear view mirror housing (104) comprises a base wall (104a) and a plurality of side walls (104b) extending from the base wall (104a) to define an enclosure for receiving a rear view mirror (104c).

3. The rear view mirror assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second member (112) slides over a pre-defined surface of the first member (110) for linear movement of the rear view mirror housing (104) along the longitudinal axis of the rear view mirror housing (104).

4. The rear view mirror assembly (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the base wall (104a) of the rear view mirror housing (104) comprises an inner surface and the outer surface (107) opposite the inner surface, the inner surface facing the rear view mirror (104c) of the rear view mirror assembly (100).

5. The rear view mirror assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pivotal movement of the rear view mirror housing (104) along the vertical axis (L2-L2’) is in the range between zero degree to thirty degrees.

6. The rear view assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first member (110) of the sliding mechanism being a linear ratchet and the second member (112) of the sliding mechanism being a spring loaded ball, the linear ratchet being a toothed rack with a plurality of grooves 110a wherein each groove is provided between two consecutive teeth.

7. The rear view assembly (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein length (X) of the pre-defined surface of the first member (110) being 25-30 percent of total length (Y) of the rear view mirror housing (104) along the longitudinal axis (L1-L1’) of the rear view mirror housing (104).

8. The rear view mirror assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the slot (108) being formed at a substantially center part of the base wall (104a).

9. The rear view assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second portion (102b) of the stem (102) being arranged at the pivot point by means of a ball joint (114).

10. A vehicle comprising:
- a head pipe;
- a steering shaft rotatably supported by the head pipe;
- a handlebar operably connected to the steering shaft for steering the vehicle in a rotatable range, the handlebar extending in a lateral direction of the vehicle to define a left portion extending in left direction of the vehicle and a right portion extending in right direction of the vehicle; and
- a rear view mirror assembly disposed on a left portion of the handlebar and a right portion of the handlebar wherein the rear view mirror assembly comprising:
a stem (102), the stem (102) extending between a first portion (102a) and a second portion (102b), the first portion (102a) adapted to be attached to a handlebar of the vehicle;
a rear view mirror housing (104), the rear view mirror housing (104) having a slot (108) extending along a longitudinal axis (L1-L1') of the rear view mirror housing (104), the slot (108) being provided on an outer surface (107) of the rear view mirror housing (104) and adapted to receive the second portion (102b) of the stem (102) at a pivot point on the rear view mirror housing (104) for pivotal movement of the rear view mirror housing (104) along a vertical axis (L2-L2’) of the rear view mirror housing (104); and
a sliding mechanism sandwich mounted with the second portion (102b) of the stem (102) at the pivot point (106), the sliding mechanism having a first member (110) disposed on the rear view mirror housing (104) and a second member (112) disposed on the first member (110), the sliding mechanism adapted for slidably adjusting the rear view mirror housing along the longitudinal axis (L1-L1’) to adjust a line of sight of a rider of the vehicle.

11. The vehicle as claimed in claim 10, wherein the rear view mirror housing (104) comprises a base wall (104a) and a plurality of side walls (104b) extending from the base wall (104a) to define an enclosure for receiving a rear view mirror (104c).

12. The vehicle as claimed in claim 10, wherein the second member (112) slide over a pre-defined surface of the first member (110) for linear movement of the rear view mirror housing (104) along the longitudinal axis (L1-L1’) of the rear view mirror housing (104).

13. The vehicle as claimed in claim 10, wherein the longitudinal axis (L1-L1’) of the rear view mirror assembly (100) being parallel to a lateral axis of the saddle type vehicle and the vertical axis (L2-L2’) of the rear view mirror assembly (100) being parallel to a vertical axis of the saddle type vehicle.

14. The vehicle as claimed in claim 10, wherein the base wall (104a) of the rear view mirror housing (104) comprises an inner surface and the outer surface (107) opposite the inner surface, the inner surface facing the rear view mirror (104c) of the rear view mirror assembly (100).

15. The vehicle as claimed in claim 10, wherein the pivotal movement of the rear view mirror housing (104) along the vertical axis (L2-L2’) is in the range between zero degree to thirty degrees.

16. The vehicle as claimed in claim 10, wherein the first member (110) of the sliding mechanism being a linear ratchet and the second member (112) of the sliding mechanism being a spring loaded ball, the linear ratchet being a toothed rack with a plurality of grooves 110a wherein each groove is provided between two consecutive teeth.

17. The vehicle as claimed in claim 10, wherein the length of the pre-defined surface (X) of the first member (110) being 25-30 percent of total length (Y) of the rear view mirror housing (104) along the longitudinal axis (L1-L1’) of the rear view mirror housing (104).

18. The vehicle as claimed in claim 10, wherein the slot (108) being formed at a substantially center part of the base wall (104a).
19. The vehicle as claimed in claim 10, wherein the second portion (102b) of the stem (102) being arranged at the pivot point (106) by means of a ball joint (114).

20. The vehicle as claimed in claim 10, wherein the sliding mechanism slides the rear view mirror housing (104) along lateral axis of the vehicle to adjust a line of sight of the rider of the vehicle.