Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001]
The present subject matter relates generally to a frame assembly, more particularly the frame assembly for a vehicle to provide comfort to user of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Typically, in a saddle type vehicle (hereafter “vehicle”) a steering system 5 is provided to maneuver the vehicle. The steering system is provided to direct the vehicle to a particular direction as per user inputs. The steering system may include parts such a handlebar, suspensions, cluster system, ignition actuator, or other keys to actuate different electronic functions. The user tends to hold the handlebar all the time while riding the vehicle, and the user to control the other parts of the 10 steering assembly. So, as the user is always engaged in holding the handlebar, OEMs or manufactures focuses more on improving the components of the steering system, one of the reasons to improve steering system is as the user’s eyes are focused on the road and then only part which is in front of the user eyes is the steering system of the vehicle, so the OEMs and manufactures tries to improve the 15 steering system of the vehicle.
[0003] As the steering system is crucial, the user posture is also dependent on the position of the components of the steering system, such as the handlebar if is not as per the height of the user or length of hands of the user than it may cause the user pain and it becomes uncomfortable to ride the vehicle. At the different terrain 20
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the user sitting posture can also change, such at the highways where the roads allow the user to ride at higher speed, the sitting posture of the user changes. For example, at high-speed user tends to bend down a little to reduce the direct wind contact, whereas at low-speed user tends to sit in a straight position making angle with ground between 80-90 degrees. So, because of rigid positioning of the steering 5 system the user may feel tired or stiff, which is not desirable. Similarly in traffic problems may also occur due to rigid components of the steering systems.
[0004]
Generally, when OEMs and manufacturers manufacture the vehicle, they tend to take the public height and length of hands data to manufacture the vehicle and its components. Due to this some of the users may face the problem because 10 of rigid steering systems and aligned components such as handlebar, as the user have to make too much efforts to control the vehicle, which is not desirable, and it is unsafe for the user to use the vehicle which is not comfortable to ride.
[0005]
Therefore, there is an essential requirement for a solution that addresses the above-mentioned problems with a current frame assembly and steering systems of 15 the vehicle.
SUMMARY
[0006]
Aspects of the present invention pertain to a frame assembly for a vehicle may have a pair of front members. The pair of front members may be configured to mount on one or more brackets, at least one holding structure. In an embodiment, 20 the at least one holding structure may be configured to move over one or more guide rails. In an embodiment, the at least one holding structure moves at a predetermined position based on inputs from a user of the vehicle.
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[0007]
Another aspect of the present invention pertains to the at least one holding structure may have one or more housing portions, one or more attaching means, a holding portion. The holding member may be configured to hold one or more vehicle components.
[0008]
Another aspect of the present invention pertains to the one or more 5 attaching means of the at least one holding structure may be configured to connect at least one actuator.
[0009]
Another aspect of the present invention pertains to the one or more housing members may have a first housing portion, a second housing portion. In an embodiment, the first housing portion and the second housing portion may be 10 configured to have at least one cavity portion.
[00010]
Another aspect of the present invention pertains to the holding member may be configured to accommodate a handlebar, an instrument cluster.
[00011]
Another aspect of the present invention pertains to the at least one cavity portion may be configured to accommodate one or more bearings. 15
[00012]
Another aspect of the present invention pertains to the first housing member and the second housing member of the one or more housing members may be configured to move over the one or more guide rails.
[00013]
Another aspect of the present invention pertains to the one or more brackets may have an upper bracket, a lower bracket. In an embodiment, the upper 20 bracket and the lower bracket may be configured to accommodate the pair of front members and the one or more guide rails.
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[00014]
Another aspect of the present invention pertains to the lower bracket may be configured to have an elongated portion. The elongated portion may be configured to connect the at least one actuator.
[00015]
Another aspect of the present invention pertains to the at least one actuator may be configured to move the at least one holding structure. 5
[00016]
Another aspect of the present invention pertains to the vehicle may have a frame assembly. In an embodiment, a pair of front members. The pair of front members may be configured to mount with one or more brackets, at least one holding structure. In an embodiment, the at least one holding structure may be configured to move over one or more guide rails. In an embodiment, the at least 10 one holding structure moves at a predetermined positions based on inputs from a user of the vehicle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00017]
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments and, together with the 15 description, serve to explain the disclosed principles. The detailed description of the present subject matter is described with reference to the accompanying figures. Same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference features and components.
[00018]
Fig. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a frame assembly for a vehicle, in 20 an accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00019]
Fig. 2 illustrates a front view of the frame assembly for a vehicle, in an accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
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[00020]
Fig. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a holding structure, in an accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00021]
Fig. 4 illustrates a front view of the holding structure, in an accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00022]
Fig. 5A, B illustrates a side cut-section view of the holding structure, in 5 an accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00023]
Fig. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a pair of front members having one or more bearings, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00024]
Fig. 7 illustrates a cut section view of the one or more bearings connected with one or more brackets, in an accordance with an embodiment of the present 10 invention.
[00025]
Fig. 8 illustrates an exploded view of the holding structure with the one or more bearings, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00026]
Fig. 9 illustrates a front view of the frame assembly, in an accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 15
[00027]
Fig. 10 illustrates a side view of at least one actuator and pair of front members, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00028]
Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are 20 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 other implementations are possible without departing from the
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spirit and scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following
detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit is indicated by the following claims.
[00029]
The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to a wheel along with the accompanying drawings. However, the 5 present invention is not limited to the present embodiments. 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. 10 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.
[00030]
The present invention to provide a frame assembly, more particularly relates to the frame assembly for a vehicle. 15
[00031]
The object of the present invention is to provide a frame assembly for a vehicle which is configured to provide the user with a comfortable riding experience by changing the position of handlebar.
[00032]
Another object of the present invention is to provide the different positions of the handlebar based on the modes at which the vehicle is driven. 20
[00033]
Referring to figure 1, a frame assembly 100 for a vehicle (now shown) is provided. In an embodiment, the frame assembly 100 can be for a saddle type vehicle. the frame assembly 100 is configured to have a head tube 107. The head
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tube 107 is provided at the front end of the frame assembly 100. In an embodiment,
the head tube 107 is configured to install/ accommodate a plurality of vehicle components such as a headtube 102, an instrument cluster 104 and a like. In an embodiment, the head tube 102 can be a single piece head tube or a multi-piece head tube whereas the instrument cluster 104 can be a fully digital or fully analog 5 or a mixture of both. Further, the frame assembly 100 is configured to have a top tube 106. The top tube 106 is configured to provide a strength and accommodating space for a storage compartment (now shown). In an embodiment, the storage compartment can be a fuel tank for the vehicle. Further, the frame assembly 100 is provided with one or more brackets 110,112. The one or more brackets 110, 112 10 is provided to accommodate the plurality of components of the vehicle. The one or more bracket 110, 112 is configured to connect with the head tube 107 of the vehicle. Furthermore, the frame assembly 100 is configured to have a at least one holding structure 114.
[00034]
Referring to figure 2 in conjunction with figure 1, a front view of the 15 frame assembly 100 is provided. The frame assembly 100 is provided with the one or more brackets 110, 112. The one or more brackets 110, 112 having an upper bracket 112 and a lower bracket 110. At least one of the lower bracket 110 or the upper bracket 112 is provided with an elongated portion 122. In an embodiment, the lower bracket 110 is provided with the elongated portion 122. In an 20 embodiment, the upper bracket 112 and the lower bracket 110 are configured to have a similar cross-section, more particularly both the upper bracket 112 and the lower bracket 110 is provided with the symmetrical shape and size. Furthermore,
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the upper bracket 112 and the lower bracket 110
are configured to have plurality of mounting space (not shown) to mount the plurality of vehicle components. In an embodiment, the upper bracket 112 is configured to place on top of the head tube 107 and the lower bracket 110 is configured to place at bottom of the head tube 107. Further, the frame assembly 100 is configured to have a pair of front members 5 111, 121. The pair of front members 111, 121 is configured to disposed at the front end of the frame assembly 100. In an embodiment, the pair of front members 111, 121 can be a telescopic suspension for the vehicle. In an embodiment, the one or more brackets 110,112 is configured to have mounting space to mount the pair of the front members 111, 121. In another embodiment, the frame assembly 100 can 10 have a one bracket to mount the pair of the front members 111, 121. Further, the frame assembly 100 is configured to have one or more guide rails 118a, 118b. The one or more guide rails 118a, 118b are placed/ connect between the upper and lower brackets 110, 112. In an embodiment, the upper bracket 112 and the lower bracket 110 are configured to have mounting space to mount/ install the one or 15 more guide rails 118a, 118b. in another embodiment, the one or more guide rails 118a, 118b can be a cylinder rod type cross-section, when looked from front view. In another embodiment, the one or more guide rails 118a, 118b can be a polygon cross-section. The one or more guide rails 118a, 118b is having a first guide rails 118a and a second guide rail 118b. The first guide rail 118a and the second guide 20 rail 118b is provided to maintain force and stress on the one or more brackets 110, 112. In an embodiment, the first guide rail 118a and the second guide rail 118b are placed parallel to each other. Further, the frame assembly 100 is provided with the
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at least one holding
structure 114. The at least one holding structure 114 is configured to place between the upper bracket 112 and the lower bracket 110. Furthermore, the at least one holding structure 114 is provided to move over the one or more guide rails 118a, 118b. The frame assembly 100 is provided with at least one actuator 120. The at least one actuator 120 is connected from one end 5 with the elongated portion 122 of the lower bracket 110 and from other end to one or more attachment means 114f of the at least one holding structure 114. In an embodiment, the at least one actuator 120 can be a linear actuator. The at least one actuator 120 is configured to move the at least one holding structure 114 at predetermined positions. In an embodiment, the predetermined positions can be a 10 top position, a bottom position and middle position. The predetermined positions can be based on the user inputs and mode at which the user is riding the vehicle.
[00035]
Referring to figure 3 and figure 4 in conjunction with the figure 2, a perspective view of the at least one holding structure 114 is provided. The at least one holding structure 114 is configured to have one or more housing portions 114b, 15 114c. the one or more housing portions 114b, 114c comprising a first housing portion 114b and the second housing portion 114c. In an embodiment, the first housing portion 114b and the second housing portion 114c can be placed/ connected parallel to each other. Furthermore, the at least one housing portion 114 is configured to have the one or more attachments means 114f. in an embodiment, 20 the one or more attachment means 114f is placed between the first housing portion 114b and the second housing portion 114c. Furthermore, the top portion of the first housing portion 114c and the second housing portion 114b is provided with a
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holding
portion 114a. In an embodiment, the holding portion 114a can be configured to hold the handlebar 102 and the instrument cluster 104. Further, the first housing portion 114c and the second housing portion 114b is configured to have at least one cavity portion 114d, 114e. In an embodiment, the at least one cavity portion 114d, 114e is configured to accommodate a plurality of bearings 5 124a, 124b, 124c, 124d. In figure 8 a top portions of the cavity 114h, 114g are provided.
[00036]
Referring to figure 5A and figure 5B, an exploded view of the at least one holding structure 114 is provided. The at least one holding structure 114 is provided with the vacant cavities 114i, 114j at the first holding portion 114b and 10 the second holding portion 114c to accommodate the plurality of bearings 124a, 124b, 124c, 124d. in an embodiment, the plurality of bearings 124a, 124b, 124c, 124d can be a linear bearing. In a working example, the at least one holding structure 114 is configured to move on the one or more guide rails 118a, 118b with the plurality of bearings 124a, 124b, 124c, 124d is rigidly fixed inside the one or 15 more holding portion 114b, 114c of the at least one holding structure 114.
[00037]
Referring to Figure 6 in conjunction with figure 7, a perspective view and a cut-section view of the one or more brackets 110, 112 and the plurality of bearings 124a, 124b, 124c, 124d. In an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of bearings 124a, 124b, 124c, 124d is configured to be provided over the 20 and the one or more guide rails 118a, 118b inside the at least one holding structure 114. Further, the one or more brackets 110, 112 is perpendicular to the one or more
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guide rails 118a, 118b. Furthermore, the one or more guide rails 118a, 118b is
rigidly connected to the one or more brackets 110, 112.
[00038]
Referring to figure 8 and figure 9, an exploded view of the at least one holding structure 114 with the plurality bearings 124a, 124b, 124c, 124d accommodated inside the at least one cavity portions 114d, 114e of the at least one 5 holding structure 114. In a working example with reference to the front view of the frame assembly 100 in figure 9. The at least one actuator 120 is configured to move the at least one holding structure 114 using an actuator elongated portion 126 based on the user inputs. Furthermore, the handlebar 102 and the instrument cluster 104 tends to move with respect to the at least one holding structure 114. In an 10 embodiment, the movement of the handlebar 102 and the instrument cluster 104 is directly related with the at least one holding structure 114. The plurality of bearings 124a, 124b, 124c, 124d are configured to move the at least one holding structure 114 freely and with less friction force over the one or more guide rails 118a, 118b, the at least one actuator 120 is configured to placed between the one or more guide 15 rails 118a, 118b. In an embodiment, the at least one actuator 120 is configured to be positioned between the first holding portion 114b and the second holding portion 114c.
[00039]
Referring to figure 10, a side view of the at least one actuator 120 and the pair of front members 111, 121. An imaginary axis AA and an imaginary axis BB 20 is provided. The imaginary axis AA is provided for the reference position of the at least one actuator 120 and the imaginary axis BB is provided for the reference position of the pair of the front members 111, 121. In an embodiment, the
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imaginary axis AA and imaginary axis BB are parallel to each other. Furthermore,
the at least one actuator 120 and the pair of front members 111, 121 are placed offset to each other more particularly placed adjacent. In another embodiment, the imaginary axis AA and the imaginary axis BB are placed non- parallel to each other. 5
[00040]
In summary, the present invention provides the at least one holding structure which is configured to move at the predetermined positions based on the user inputs over the one or more guide rails by the at least one actuator.
[00041]
The present invention provides the advantage of adaptive handlebar which being positioned as per the user requirements. The holding member is provided 10 with the cavity for holding bearings to provide friction less movement of the holding members. Further the load which is in fluxed onto the handlebar will be transferred to the brackets and the actuators which makes the position rigid and allow easy maneuver of the vehicle.
[00042]
The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the 15 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” 20 mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise.
[00043]
Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been
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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. 5
[00044]
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 as indicated by the following claims.
[00045]
A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the assembly, 10 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. 15
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REFERENCE NUMERIALS
100- frame assembly 126- Actuator elongated portion
102-handle bar 124d-Fourth bearing
104- Instrument cluster 114i, j- vacant cavity 5
106- tope tube 124c-Third bearing
107- Head tube
110- lower bracket
111, 121- Pair of front members
112- Upper bracket 10
114-Holding structure
114a- holding portion.
114b, c- one or more housing portions
114d, e- at least one cavity portion
114f- one or more attaching means 15
114g, h- Top portion of at least one cavity portion
116- Actuator attachment portion
118a- First guide rail
118b-second guide rail
120- at least one actuator 20
122-Elongated portion
124a-First bearing
124b-Second bearing , Claims:We claim:
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A frame assembly (100) for a vehicle, the frame assembly (100) comprising:
a pair of front members (111, 121), the pair of front 5 members (111, 121) being configured to mount on one or more brackets (110, 112);
at least one holding structure (114);
wherein,
the at least one holding structure (114) being 10 configured to move over one or more guide rails (118a, 118b);
wherein,
the at least one holding structure (114) moves at a predetermined positions 15 based on inputs from a user of the vehicle.
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The frame assembly (100) for a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one holding structure (114) comprising:
one or more housing portions (114b, 114c);
one or more attaching means (114f); 20
a holding portion (114a), the holding portion (114a) being configured to hold one or more vehicle components.
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3.
The frame assembly (100) for a vehicle as claimed in claim 2, wherein the one or more attaching means (114f) of the at least one holding structure (114) being configured to connect at least one actuator (120).
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The frame assembly (100) for a vehicle as claimed in claim 2, wherein the one or more housing portions (114b, 114c) comprising: 5
a first housing member (114b);
a second housing member (114c);
wherein,
the first housing member (114b) and the second housing member (114c) being configured to 10 have at least one cavity portion (114e, 114d).
5.
The frame assembly (100) for a vehicle as claimed in claim 2, wherein the holding portion (114a) being configured to accommodate a handlebar (102), an instrument cluster (104).
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The frame assembly (100) for a vehicle as claimed in claim 3, wherein the 15 at least one cavity portion (114e, 114d) being configured to accommodate one or more bearings (124a, 124b, 124c, 124d).
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The frame assembly (100) for a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first housing member (114b) and the second housing member (114c) of the one or more housing portions (114b, 114c) being configured to move over 20 the one or more guide rails (118a, 118b).
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The frame assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more brackets (110, 112) comprising:
a lower bracket (110);
an upper bracket (112);
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the upper bracket (112) and the lower bracket (110) being configured to mount the pair of front members (111, 121) and the one or more guide rails (118a, 118b).
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The frame assembly (100) for a vehicle as claimed in claim 7, wherein the 10 lower bracket (110) being configured to have an elongated portion (122), the elongated portion (122) being configured to connect the at least one actuator (120).
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The frame assembly (100) for a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one actuator (120) being configured to move the at least one holding 15 structure (114).
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The frame assembly (100) for a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one actuator (120) being configured to placed offset to the pair of front members (111, 121).
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A vehicle, the vehicle comprising: 20
a frame assembly (100);
wherein,
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a pair of front members (111, 121), the pair of front members (111, 121) being configured to mount on one or more brackets (110, 112);
at least one holding structure (114);
wherein, 5
the at least one holding structure (114)being configured to move over one ormore guide rails (118a, 118b);
wherein,
the at least one holding 10 structure (114) moves at a predetermined positions based on inputs from a user of the vehicle.