Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001]
The present subject matter relates to a vehicle, more particularly, configuration and design of a side car mounting bracket of a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002]
In general, a two wheeled vehicle is provided with a plurality of vehicle 5 components. However, seating space in a two wheeled vehicle is limited for more than two passengers.
[003]
In order to overcome the problem of seating space in the two wheeled vehicle, a side car is generally mounted to a frame assembly of the two wheeled vehicle. However, the conventional mounting of the side car in the two wheeled 10 vehicle requires multiple mounting brackets and multiple attachment points and thereby increases the overall part count of the vehicle.
[004]
In general, the side car is mounted through plurality of mounting brackets and each of the plurality of mounting brackets is integrally attached to a front portion and a rear portion of the frame assembly. However, the mounting of the side car on 15 the front and rear portion of the frame assembly led to disbalance in the centre of gravity of the vehicle and thereby leads to deformity in the shape of the frame assembly.
[005]
Furthermore, any additional load from the passengers seated in the side car leads to deformity and breakage of the frame assembly due to non-uniform 20 distribution of the load acting on the frame assembly of the vehicle.
[006]
Furthermore, the additional load from the side car only acts on either a left side or a right side of the vehicle and thereby causes bent and deformity in the vehicle frame assembly due to disbalance of load and weight either on the left side or the right side of the vehicle. 25
[007]
Hence, it is preferred to have a side car mounting bracket which balances the load of the side car and also uniformly distributes the load of the side car across the frame assembly of the vehicle without causing deformity of the frame assembly of the vehicle.
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SUMMARY
[008]
The present subject matter provides a configuration of a side car mounting bracket in proximity of a centre stand and footrest assembly of the vehicle for uniform load distribution and prevention of deformity of the footrest assembly of the vehicle. 5
[009]
As per an aspect of the present invention, a vehicle comprising a frame assembly, one or more footrest assembly, and a centre stand. The frame assembly comprising a main tube and a down tube. The one or more footrest assembly being configured to accommodate one or more side car mounting bracket. The one or more side car mounting bracket is disposed in proximity of the centre stand. 10
[010]
As per an embodiment, the one or more footrest assembly comprising an intermediary frame member and the intermediary frame member comprising a first end and a second end.
[011]
As per another embodiment, the second end of the intermediary frame member comprising the one or more side car mounting bracket. The first end of the 15 intermediary frame member comprising a first footrest mounting provision for mounting one or more footrest of the vehicle.
[012]
As per another embodiment, the intermediary frame member comprising one or more support bracket for receiving and supporting the centre stand of the vehicle. The second end of the intermediary frame member comprising a protrusion 20 and a second footrest mounting bracket for mounting the one or more footrest on each of a left and right side of the frame assembly.
[013]
As per another embodiment, the one or more side car mounting bracket comprising a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, and a fourth portion. The first portion and the second portion is integrally attached by a first curved portion. 25 The first portion and the third portion is integrally attached by a second curved portion. The third portion and the fourth portion is integral to each other.
[014]
As per another embodiment, the first portion comprising a mounting point for receiving a side car of the vehicle, and the side car being mounted using one or more fasteners. 30
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[015]
As per another embodiment, the second portion being undulated outwardly from the first curved portion and the third portion being undulated outwardly from the second curved portion.
[016]
As per another aspect of the present invention, a side car mounting bracket of a vehicle comprising a first portion. The first portion being provided with a 5 mounting point for receiving a side car. The side car mounting bracket is disposed in proximity of a centre stand of the vehicle.
[017]
As per an embodiment, the one or more side car mounting bracket comprising a second portion, a third portion, and a fourth portion. The first portion and the second portion is integrally attached by a first curved portion. The first 10 portion and the third portion is integrally attached by a second curved portion. The third portion and the fourth portion being integral to each other.
[018]
As per another embodiment, the second portion is undulated outwardly from the first curved portion, and the third portion is undulated outwardly from the second curved portion. 15
[019]
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPT ION OF THE DRAWINGS 20
[020]
The present invention is described with reference to figures. This invention is implementable in two-wheeled vehicles. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components. Further, the inventive features of the invention are outlined in the appended claims.
[021]
Figure 1 illustrates a left side view of a frame assembly of a two wheeled 25 vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[022]
Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of a footrest assembly of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[023]
Figure 3a illustrates a perspective view of a side car mounting bracket of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject 30 matter.
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[024]
Figure 3b illustrates a front view of the side car mounting bracket of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 5
[025]
Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and 10 other implementations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims.
[026]
The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely 15 illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof. 20
[027]
The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms or particular fields of use disclosed. As such, it is contemplated that various alternate embodiments and/or modifications to the present disclosure, whether explicitly described or implied herein, are possible in light of the disclosure. Having thus described embodiments of the present disclosure, a person of ordinary 25 skill in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is limited only by the claims.
[028]
Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, “third”, “primary”, “secondary”, “main” or any other ordinary and/or 30 numerical terms, should also be taken only as identifiers, to assist the reader's
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understanding of the various elements, embodiments, variations and/or
modifications of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, particularly as to the order, or preference, of any element, embodiment, variation and/or modification relative to, or over, another element, embodiment, variation and/or modification. 5
[029]
Hence it is an object of the present invention to provide a side car mounting bracket in proximity of a centre stand of a vehicle for providing uniform load distribution across the frame assembly of the vehicle and also to overcome other related problems known in the art as explained in the background problem.
[030]
It is also an object of the present invention to prevent deformity of the 10 vehicle frame assembly from the load acting on the side car mounting bracket.
[031]
It is also an object of the present invention to reduce part count and multiple mounting provisions of side car in the vehicle.
[032]
It is also an object of the present invention to provide uniform load distribution and also provide ease of accessibility and replaceability of the side car 15 mounting bracket.
[033]
The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[034]
Figure 1 illustrates a left side view of a frame assembly (102) of a two wheeled vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject 20 matter. Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a frame assembly (102) of a two wheeled vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. A vehicle (100) comprising a frame assembly (102) which acts as a skeletal support structure of the vehicle (100). In one embodiment, the vehicle (100) is a two wheeled vehicle, a three wheeled vehicle, and a multi wheeled vehicle. In another 25 embodiment, the vehicle (100) is an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine, and a vehicle powered by any other power or fuel sources. In an exemplary embodiment, the vehicle (100) is interchangeably referred to as a two wheeled vehicle (100). The frame assembly (102) comprising a main tube (106) and a pair of rear frame members (116a, 116b). 30 The pair of rear frame members (116a, 116b) extending rearwardly from the main
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tube (106)
. The frame assembly (102) comprising a head tube (104) and a down tube (108). The down tube (108) extending downwardly from the head tube (104) in one embodiment. In another embodiment, the frame assembly (102) comprising a pair of rear down tubes (114a, 114b) for accommodating a power unit assembly (not shown) of the vehicle (100). The frame assembly (102) further comprising a centre 5 stand (110) being mounted to a portion of one or more footrest assembly (200) (as shown in figure 2). The one or more footrest assembly (200) being configured to accommodate one or more footrest (112) in one embodiment. In one embodiment, the one or more footrest assembly (200) is configured to receive one or more side car mounting bracket (114) and the one or more side car mounting bracket (114) is 10 disposed in proximity of the centre stand (110) of the vehicle (100).
[035]
Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of a footrest assembly (200) of the two wheeled vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. In one embodiment, the one or more footrest assembly (200) comprising an intermediary frame member (202). The intermediary frame member (202) 15 comprising a first end (202a) and a second end (202b). The intermediary frame member (202) having a tubular structure extending along a width of the vehicle (100) from a left to a right direction of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the second end (202b) of the intermediary frame member (202) comprising the one or more side car mounting bracket (114). In another embodiment, the first end (202a) of the 20 intermediary frame member (202) comprising a first footrest mounting provision (206) for mounting the one or more footrest (112) of the vehicle. In an exemplary embodiment, the first footrest mounting provision (206) is provided on one of a left and a right side of the vehicle (100). In another embodiment, the intermediary frame member (202) comprising one or more support bracket (204, 208) for receiving and 25 supporting the centre stand (110) of the vehicle (100). In an exemplary embodiment, a first support bracket (204) of the one or more support bracket (204, 208) is configured to mount the centre stand (110) in the vehicle (100) and a second support bracket (208) is configured to accommodate a hinge mechanism for accessing the centre stand (110) of the vehicle (100). In another embodiment, the first support 30 bracket (204) is disposed in a middle portion between the first end (202a) and the
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second end (202b) of the
intermediary frame member (202). In another embodiment, the second end (202b) of the intermediary frame member (202) comprising a protrusion (212) and a second footrest mounting bracket (210) for mounting the one or more footrest (112) on each of a left and right side of the frame assembly (100). In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more side car mounting bracket (114) is 5 integrally attached to the second end (202b) of the intermediate frame member (202) of the one or more footrest assembly (200).
[036]
Figure 3a illustrates a perspective view of a side car mounting bracket (114) of the two wheeled vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 3b illustrates a front view of the side car mounting 10 bracket (114) of the two wheeled vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. In an embodiment, the one or more side car mounting bracket (114) comprising a first portion (300), a second portion (304), a third portion (306), and a fourth portion (308). In one embodiment, the first portion (300) and the second portion (304) are integrally attached by a first curved portion (302). In 15 another embodiment, the first portion (300) and the third portion (308) are integrally attached by a second curved portion (310). In another embodiment, the third portion (306) and the fourth portion (308) are integrally attached to each other. In an exemplary embodiment, the first portion (300) comprising a mounting point (312) for receiving a side car (not shown) of the vehicle (100). The side car being mounted 20 using one or more fasteners in an exemplary embodiment. In another embodiment, the second portion (304) being undulated outwardly from the first curved portion (302), and the third portion (306) is undulated outwardly from the second curved portion (310). The first curved portion (302) and the second curved portion (310) have a curved profile to distribute the load from the side car all across the surface of 25 the one or more side car mounting bracket (114) and thereafter uniformly distributes the load all across the frame assembly (102) of the vehicle (100). Further, the undulated surfaces of the first portion (302), the second portion (304), and the third portion (306) prevents deformity of the one or more side car mounting bracket (114) and also prevents unwanted collision of the one or more side car mounting bracket 30 (114) with surrounding parts of the vehicle (100). Furthermore, the disposition of
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the one or more side car mounting bracket (114) in proximity to the centre stand
(110) maintains the centre of gravity of the vehicle (100) and thereby prevents tilting of the vehicle (100) due to increased load in the side car of the vehicle (100).
[037]
Various embodiments of the invention provides a configuration of a side car mounting bracket in proximity of a centre stand and footrest assembly of the 5 vehicle for uniform load distribution and prevention of deformity of the footrest assembly of the vehicle.
[038]
The present invention is a vehicle comprising a frame assembly, one or more footrest assembly, and a centre stand. The frame assembly comprising a main tube and a down tube. The one or more footrest assembly being configured to 10 accommodate one or more side car mounting bracket. The one or more side car mounting bracket is disposed in proximity of the centre stand.
[039]
The present claimed invention solves the technical problem of non-uniform load distribution across the frame assembly due to load from the side car and also deformity of the side car due to increased load from passengers. 15
[040]
Specifically, the disposition of the one or more side car mounting bracket in proximity to the centre stand maintains the centre of gravity of the vehicle and thereby prevents tilting of the vehicle due to increased load in the side car of the vehicle.
[041]
Additionally, the first curved portion and the second curved portion have 20 a curved profile to distribute the load from the side car all across the surface of the one or more side car mounting bracket and thereafter uniformly distributes the load all across the frame assembly of the vehicle.
[042]
Furthermore, the undulated surfaces of the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion prevents deformity of the one or more side car mounting bracket 25 and also prevents unwanted collision of the one or more side car mounting bracket with surrounding parts of the vehicle.
[043]
The present invention also provides advantages of ease of assembly of the side car mounting bracket and also provides ease of assembly of the side car through a single mounting point. 30
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[044]
In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed a side car mounting bracket in proximity of a centre stand of a vehicle for providing uniform load distribution across the frame assembly of the vehicle, the claimed invention as discussed above is not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed invention enable the 5 following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies.
[045]
Furthermore, a person skilled in the art would not be motivated to design a side car mounting bracket in proximity of a centre stand of a vehicle for providing uniform load distribution across the frame assembly of the vehicle.
[046]
While the present invention has been shown and described with reference 10 to the foregoing preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes in form, connection, and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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Reference Numerals:
100 vehicle
102 frame assembly 5
104 main tube
106a, 106b pair of rear frame members
108 down tube
114a, 114b pair of rear down tubes 10
110 centre stand
112 one or more footrest
114 one or more side car mounting bracket
200 footrest assembly 15
202 intermediate frame member
202a first end
202b second end
204, 208 one or more support brackets 20
206 first footrest mounting bracket
210 second footrest mounting bracket
212 protrusion
300 first portion 25
302 first curved portion
304 second portion
306 third portion
308 fourth portion
310 second curved portion 30
312 mounting point
, Claims:I/We claim:
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A vehicle comprising:
a frame assembly (100), said frame assembly (100) comprising a main tube (104) and a down tube (108);
one or more footrest assembly (200); and 5
a centre stand (110);
wherein said one or more footrest assembly (200) being configured to accommodate one or more side car mounting bracket (114);
wherein said one or more side car mounting bracket (114) being 10 disposed in proximity of said centre stand (110).
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The vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more footrest assembly (200) comprising an intermediary frame member (202), said intermediary frame member (202) comprising a first end (202a) and a second end (202b). 15
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The vehicle as claimed in claim 2, wherein said second end (202b) of said intermediary frame member (202) comprising said one or more side car mounting bracket (114).
4.
The vehicle as claimed in claim 2, wherein said first end (202a) of said intermediary frame member (202) comprising a first footrest mounting 20 provision (206) for mounting one or more footrest (112) of said vehicle.
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The vehicle as claimed in claim 2, wherein said intermediary frame member (202) comprising one or more support bracket (204, 208) for receiving and supporting said centre stand (110) of said vehicle.
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The vehicle as claimed in claim 2, wherein said second end (202b) of said 25 intermediary frame member (202) comprising a protrusion (212) and a second footrest mounting bracket (210) for mounting said one or more footrest (112) on each of a left and right side of said frame assembly (100).
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The vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more side car mounting bracket (114) comprising a first portion (300), a second portion 30
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(304), a third portion (306), and a fourth portion (308), wherein said first
portion (300) and said second portion (304) being integrally attached by a first curved portion (302), and wherein said first portion (300) and said third portion (308) being integrally attached by a second curved portion (310), and wherein said third portion (306) and said fourth portion (308) being 5 integral to each other.
8.
The vehicle as claimed in claim 7, wherein said first portion (300) comprising a mounting point (312) for receiving a side car of said vehicle, wherein said side car being mounted using one or more fasteners.
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The vehicle as claimed in claim 7, wherein said second portion (304) being 10 undulated outwardly from said first curved portion (302), and wherein said third portion (306) being undulated outwardly from said second curved portion (310).
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A side car mounting bracket (114) of a vehicle, said side car mounting bracket (114) comprising: 15
a first portion (300);
wherein said first portion (300) being provided with a mounting point (312) for receiving a side car;
wherein said side car mounting bracket (114) being disposed in proximity of a centre stand (110) of said vehicle. 20
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The side car mounting bracket (114) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said one or more side car mounting bracket (114) comprising a second portion (304), a third portion (306), and a fourth portion (308), wherein said first portion (300) and said second portion (304) being integrally attached by a first curved portion (302), and wherein said first portion (300) and said third 25 portion (308) being integrally attached by a second curved portion (310), and wherein said third portion (306) and said fourth portion (308) being integral to each other.
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The side car mounting bracket (114) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said second portion (304) being undulated outwardly from said first curved 30
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portion (302), and wherein said third portion (306) being undulated
outwardly from said second curved portion (310).