Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present subject matter is related, in general to a pillion handle assembly, and more particularly, but not exclusively to a pillion handle assembly having a variable length. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Typically, saddle type vehicles including scooters and motorcycles tends to have limited storage space. In scooters the storage space is provided below a seat assembly, whereas in motorcycles the user tends to use bags or containers which are mounted on a separate carrier. Importantly, the luggage compartments or bags are hung by straps over a frame assembly of the motorcycle. It is observed that the conventional mounting schemes includes mounting of bags to a backrest or a grab rail which affects the durability of the back rest or grab rails especially when bags are loaded beyond engineered payloads. Further, in vehicle operating conditions especially over unmetalled and rugged roads these bags have adverse effects on the vehicle stability as these bags tends to have degree of freedom. More specifically, the weave and wobble stability are degraded. Further, it is known in the prior art to arrest the degree of freedom by providing containers welded to a carriage or a frame assembly. However, the container assembly poses a challenge for the pillion rider to sit on the vehicle. Additionally, it is difficult to service the vehicle as it requires disassembly of the container assembly. Moreover, it is observed that the prolonged use of vehicle with the container assembly leads to NVH issues. [0003] Further, it is observed that the size of the container assembly varies based on the vehicle application as larger the capacity of the storage more engineering efforts is required to make compensating improvements to counteract the potential destabilizing influence of such a large storage capacity on the vehicle. [0004] Further, it is observed that, the use of container assembly requires higher number of child parts which increases the overall weight and cost. Additionally, it is observed that the pillion rider of different anthropometry finds it difficult to sit on the vehicle due to lack of proper support as typically the size of the grab rail 30
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will remain fixed. Therefore, there is a need for a carriage which can be customized based on a load carrying requirements with minimal modification in the vehicle layout in light of pillion rider of different anthropometry. [0005] 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 [0006] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to a pillion handle assembly comprising: a first assembly; a second assembly. The first assembly being connected to said second assembly, and wherein at least one of said first assembly or said second assembly being configured to have a variable length. [0007] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to the pillion handle assembly. The first assembly includes one or more first outer tubes, and one or more first inner tubes, wherein said one or more first inner tube being configured to be received by said one or more first outer tubes. [0008] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to the pillion handle assembly. The said second assembly includes one or more second outer tubes, and one or more second inner tubes. The one or more second inner tubes being configured to be received by said one or more second outer tubes. [0009] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to the pillion handle assembly. The said one or more first inner tube being connected to at least one of a second inner tube or a second outer tube. [00010] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to the pillion handle assembly. The said one or more first outer tubes being connected to at least one of a second inner tube and a second outer tubes.
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[00011] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to the pillion handle assembly. At least one of said first inner tube or said second inner tube being configured to have a slot. The said slot being configured to receive one or more switch. [00012] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to the pillion handle assembly. At least one of said first inner tube or said second inner tube being configured to accommodate an actuator assembly. [00013] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to the pillion handle assembly. The said actuator assembly includes an actuation cable, a housing, a vertical pin, a horizontal pin, and an elastic member. [00014] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to the pillion handle assembly. The said housing includes one or more openings. The said one or more openings include a first opening, and a second opening. [00015] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to the pillion handle assembly. The said horizontal pin being configured to selectively move in a first direction to move said vertical pin in a second direction to selectively unlock or lock at least one of said first inner tube or said first outer tube. [00016] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to the pillion handle assembly. The said horizontal pin being configured to selectively move in a first direction to move said vertical pin in a second direction to selectively unlock or lock at least one of said second inner tube or said second outer tube. [00017] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to the pillion handle assembly. The said vertical pin being resting on an elastic member. [00018] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to the pillion handle assembly. A bottom end portion of said vertical pin
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being configured to have a protruded portion of a predetermined profile, said predetermined profile includes a polygon. [00019] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to the pillion handle assembly. The horizontal pin being configured to have a U- shaped cross section to engage with said vertical pin. [00020] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present subject matter relates to the pillion handle assembly. A portion of said actuating cable being connected to a pair of spring to move said horizontal pin to selectively engage or disengage with said vertical pin provided in at least one of said first outer tube or said second outer tube. [00021] 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. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [00022] 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. [00023] Figure 1(a) illustrates a side view of a saddle type vehicle showing a pillion handle assembly in a retractable state, where few parts are omitted from the figure, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [00024] Figure 1(b) illustrates a side view of the saddle type vehicle showing the pillion handle assembly in an extended state, where few parts are omitted from the figure, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [00025] Figure 2(a) illustrates a perspective view of a pillion handle assembly showing a pillion handle assembly in a retracted state, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
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[00026] Figure 2(b) illustrates an exploded view of a pillion handle assembly, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [00027] Figure 3(a) illustrates cut section views of a pillion handle assembly and a localized view of an actuation assembly, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [00028] Figure 3(b) illustrates a cut section view of a pillion handle assembly and a localized view of a horizontal pin, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [00029] 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 system 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. [00030] 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. [00031] The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with different embodiments. This invention may, however, be embodied in many
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5 10 15 20 25 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. [00032] The present invention is illustrated with a pillion handle assembly. However, a person skilled in the art would appreciate that the present invention is not limited to the present illustration and certain features, aspects and advantages of embodiments of the present invention can be used with other electrical as well as electronic assemblies comprising one or more components. In an aspect, features, embodiments, and aspects of the present disclosure may be applicable to non-automotive sector. [00033] The object of the present invention to overcome the disadvantages mentioned in the background section by providing an extendable pillion handle assembly which is connected to the frame assembly and adjacent to the seat assembly. [00034] The objective of the present invention is to enhance the user’s comfort of different anthropometry by providing telescoping pillion handle without changing the existing layout of the vehicle. [00035] It is yet another objective of the present invention to provide more storage space for the users using dead space without comprising the vehicle stability. [00036] The present subject matter along with all the accompanying embodiments and their other advantages would be described in greater detail in conjunction with the figures in the following paragraphs. [00037] The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting
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principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof. [00038] The present subject matter may be implemented in any form of automobile. However, for the purpose of explanation and by no limitation, the present invention, and corresponding additional advantages and features are described through the following embodiments depicting a two wheeled vehicle. [00039] Figure 1(a) illustrates a side view of a saddle type vehicle showing a pillion handle assembly in a retractable state, where few parts are omitted from the figure, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [00040] Figure 1(b) illustrates a side view of the saddle type vehicle showing the pillion handle assembly in an extended state, where few parts are omitted from the figure, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [00041] For the sake of brevity, Figures 1(a), and 1(b) shall be explained in conjunction. [00042] In an aspect, a saddle type vehicle 100 includes a seat assembly 101, a frame assembly F and a pillion handle assembly 102. In an embodiment, the pillion handle assembly 102 is connected to the frame assembly F. More specifically, the pillion handle assembly 102 is connected to a rear portion of the frame assembly F. In an embodiment, the seat assembly 101 is surrounded by the pillion handle assembly 102. The pillion handle assembly 102 is configured to have a variable length ranging from X to Y. The variable length provides flexibility to the users to increase or decrease the loading area which can be used to grab the pillion handle or to mount goods etc. [00043] As per another embodiment, the pillion handle assembly 102 is mounted above a rear wheel (not shown) and can be used to mount a rear hugger (not shown). The rear hugger (not shown) is configured to avoid mud splashing. [00044] Figure 2(a) illustrates a perspective view of the pillion handle assembly showing the pillion handle assembly in a retracted state, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
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[00045] Figure 2(b) illustrates an exploded view of the pillion handle assembly, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [00046] For the sake of brevity, Figures 2(a), and 2(b) shall be explained in conjunction. [00047] As per an aspect of the present invention, the pillion handle assembly 102 includes a first assembly 103 and a second assembly 106. The first assembly 103 being operatively connected to the second assembly 106. As per an embodiment, at least one of the first assembly 103 or second assembly 106 is connected to the frame assembly F. In one embodiment, the first assembly 103 is connected to the frame assembly F. In another embodiment, the second assembly 106 is connected to the frame assembly F. In yet another embodiment, the first assembly103 and the second assembly 106 is connected to the frame assembly F. [00048] As per an embodiment, the first assembly 103 includes one or more first outer tubes 104 and one or more first inner tubes 105. As per one embodiment, the first outer tubes 104 are configured to have a higher inner diameter than the first inner tube 105. As per another embodiment, the first outer tube 104 is configured to have lower inner diameter than the first inner tube 105. As per one working example, during actuation, a portion of the first inner tube 105 is received by one or more first outer tubes 104. More specifically, the first inner tube 105 tends to selectively move in or out from the first outer tubes 105. [00049] In an embodiment, the first inner tube 105 is configured to have a U-shaped cross section. A portion of the first inner tube 105 is configured to have one or more slots 117. The slot 117 is configured to receive a switch 109. The switch 109 is visible to the users. As per another embodiment, at least one of the first outer tube 104 is configured to have a slot 117. The slot 117 is configured to have receive a portion of the switch 109. [00050] As per an aspect of the present invention, the second assembly 106 includes one or more second outer tubes 107 and one or more second inner tube 108. The second outer tubes 107 is configured to higher inner diameter as
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5 10 15 20 25 [00056] Figure 3(a) illustrates cut section views of the pillion handle assembly and a localized view of an actuation assembly, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [00057] Figure 3(b) illustrates a cut section view of the pillion handle assembly and a localized view of a horizontal pin, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [00058] For the sake of brevity, Figures 3(a), and 3(b) shall be explained in conjunction. [00059] The actuator 110 includes a housing 111, a vertical pin 114, a horizontal pin 115, an elastic member 116. More specifically, the housing 111 is configured to accommodate a portion of the vertical pin 114, a portion of the horizontal pin 115, the elastic member 116. The bottom portion of the vertical pin is in contact with the elastic pin 116. Further, the vertical pin 114 and the horizontal pin 115 are connected to each other. [00060] In an embodiment, the horizontal pin 115 is connected to the actuation cable 123. More specifically, the housing 111 includes one or more openings 112, 113. The openings 112, 113 include a first opening 112 and a second opening 113. The horizontal pin 115 being configured to selectively move in or out through the second opening 113 in the first direction R-F to move said vertical pin 114 from the first opening 112 in a second direction L-L’ to selectively unlock or lock at least one of said first inner tube 105 or said second inner tube 108. The vertical pin 114 is configured to rest on the elastic member 116 to keep said vertical pin 114 engaged with at least one of said first inner tube 105 or said second inner tube 108. The bottom end portion 118 of said vertical pin 114 is configured to have a protruded portion 119 of a predetermined profile. The said predetermined profile includes a polygon. As per one implementation, said polygon includes a triangle. The horizontal pin 115 being configured to have a U- shaped cross section to engage with protruded portion 119 of provided on the said vertical pin 114. A portion of said actuating cable 102 is connected to a pair of spring 102 to selectively move said horizontal pin 115 to engage or disengage the vertical pin 30
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114 in one or more holes 115 provided in at least one of said first outer tube 104 or said second outer tube 107. [00061] The actuating cable 123 being connected to a set of springs 122U, 122L. The set of springs include an upper spring 122U and a lower spring 122L. The upper spring is connected to the switch 109. The set of springs moves the actuation cable 123 to its original position when the switch 109 is unactuated by the user. [00062] In a working example, the user needs to pull or push the first inner tube 105 or second inner tube 108 while keep pressing the switch 109 for extending the pillion handle assembly 102 in the first direction R-F. During actuation, the actuating cable 123 tends to move the horizontal pin 115 to engage with the vertical pin 114. The prongs provided on the horizontal pin 115 tends to engage with the protruded portion 119. The movement of the horizontal pin 115 tends to move the vertical pin 114 in the second direction L-L’. In case the horizontal pin 115 moves away from the vertical pin 114, the vertical pin 114 lifts due to the energy stored in the elastic member 116 and engage with the holes 120 provided in the first inner tube 105 or first outer tube 104. In yet another case, if the horizontal pin 115 moves towards the vertical pin 114, the vertical pin 114 moves downwardly in the second direction L-L’ to disengage with the first inner tube 105 or the first outer tube 104. [00063] Advantageously, the present invention provides variable length of the pillion handle assembly which can be used by the pillion riders of different anthropometry thereby enhances the riding comfort for the pillion rider. The extendable pillion handle tends to provide improved grip for the pillion rider as the length i.e., the surface area can be increased based on user’s choice. [00064] Further, the extendable pillion handle tends provide more storage space by utilizing a dead space in the rear portion of the vehicle thereby improving the utility of the vehicle without changing the existing layout of the vehicle. The increased storage space aids in transporting more goods or cargos. This feature is achieved without compromising on the sitting feeling. 30
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5 10 15 20 25 [00065] In an embodiment, the user can mount one or more full face helmets and can be used for safely hooking the bags or long articles. Further, the extendable pillion handle assembly used minimum number of child parts without affecting the aesthetic appeal of the vehicle. [00066] In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed structure, the claimed vehicle and structure as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed system enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed assembly and member clearly brings an improvement in the performance of the in-vehicle sub systems in additional to improving manufacturing feasibility, and the member and assembly’s constructional features provide a technical solution to a technical problem. [00067] 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. [00068]While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. 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. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that any of the aforementioned system modules may be suitably replaced, reordered, or removed,
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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 5 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 10 appended claims.
List of reference numerals:
F Frame
R-F First direction
L-L’ Second direction15
100 Vehicle
101 Seat assembly
102 Pillion handle assembly
103 First assembly
104 First outer tubes 20
105 First inner tube
106 Second assembly
107 Second outer tubes
108 Second inner tube
109 Switch 25
110 Actuator assembly
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111 Housing
112 First opening
113 Second opening
114 Vertical pin
115 Horizontal pin 5
116 Spring (compression spring)
117 Slot
118 Bottom end portion of a vertical pin
119 Protruded portion
120 Holes 10
121 Actuators
122U, 122L Upper and lower springs
123 Actuation cable , Claims:We Claim:
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A pillion handle assembly (102) comprising:
a first assembly (103);
a second assembly (106);
wherein said first assembly (103) being connected to said second 5 assembly (106), and
wherein at least one of said first assembly (103) or said second assembly (106) being configured to have a variable length.
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The pillion handle assembly (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said firstassembly (103) includes one or more first outer tubes (104), and one or10 more first inner tubes (105), wherein said one or more first inner tube(105)being configured to be received by said one or more first outer tubes(104).
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The pillion handle assembly (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein saidsecond assembly (106) includes one or more second outer tubes (107), and15 one or more second inner tubes (108), wherein said one or more secondinner tubes (108) being configured to be received by said one or moresecond outer tubes (107).
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The pillion handle assembly (102) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said oneor more first inner tube (105) being connected to at least one of a second20 inner tube (108) or a second outer tube (107).
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The pillion handle assembly (102) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said oneor more first outer tubes (104) being connected to at least one of a secondinner tube (108) and a second outer tubes (107).
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The pillion handle assembly (102) as claimed in claim 4, wherein at least25 one of said first inner tube (105) or said second inner tube (108) beingconfigured to have a slot (117), said slot (117) being configured to receiveone or more switch (109).
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The pillion handle assembly (102) as claimed in claim 4, wherein at leastone of said first inner tube (105) or said second inner tube (108) beingconfigured to accommodate an actuator assembly (110).
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The pillion handle assembly (102) as claimed in claim 7, wherein saidactuator assembly (110) includes an actuation cable (123), a housing5 (111), a vertical pin (114), a horizontal pin (115), and a spring (116).
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The pillion handle assembly (102) as claimed in claim 8, wherein saidhousing (111) includes one or more openings (112, 113), said one or moreopenings (112, 113) include a first opening (112), and a second opening(113).10
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The pillion handle assembly (102) as claimed in claim 8, wherein saidhorizontal pin (115) being configured to selectively move in a firstdirection (R-F) to move said vertical pin (114) in a second direction (L-L’)to selectively unlock or lock at least one of said first inner tube (105) orsaid first outer tube (104).15
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The pillion handle assembly (102) as claimed in claim 8, wherein saidhorizontal pin (115) being configured to selectively move in a firstdirection (R-F) to move said vertical pin (114) in a second direction (L-L’)to selectively unlock or lock at least one of said second inner tube (108) orsaid second outer tube (107).20
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The pillion handle assembly (102) as claimed in claim 8, wherein saidvertical pin (114) being resting on an elastic member (116).
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The pillion handle assembly (102) as claimed in claim 8, wherein a bottomend portion (118) of said vertical pin (114) being configured to have aprotruded portion (119) of a predetermined profile, said predetermined25 profile includes a polygon.
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The pillion handle assembly (102) as claimed in claim 8, wherein saidhorizontal pin (115) being configured to have a U- shaped cross section toengage with said vertical pin (114).
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The pillion handle assembly (102) as claimed in claim 8, wherein a portion30 of said actuating cable (123) being connected to a pair of spring (102) to
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to selectively engage or disengage with said vertical pin (114) provided in at least one of said first outer tube (104) or said second outer tube (107).
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A vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame assembly (F), 5
a seat assembly (101), and
a pillion handle assembly (102) as claimed in any of the preceding claims.