DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates generally to a resting member, more particularly the invention relates to the resting member for supporting a saddle type vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Typically, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) tend to improve the fuel efficiency (milage) and overall performance of a vehicle. Importantly fuel efficiency can be increased by reducing a weight of the vehicle. More specifically, the weight includes an unstrung mass and a sprung mass of the vehicle. Designers in the OEMs are constantly seeking innovative solutions to reduce the weight of vehicles without compromising safety or performance of the vehicle.
[0003] It is observed that the vehicle is provided with a center and a side stand. The center stand and the side stand are provided to cater to the needs of the customers. However, providing both types of stands increases the weight and the mass of the vehicle. Further, both types of stands serve different purposes and have advantages and disadvantages as well. Advantages of the center stand is that it allows a user to comfortably do service such as changing tires and less chances of falling at a rest condition, etc. Further, some of the disadvantages of the center stand are parking in narrow space and difficult to put the vehicle if surface is friction less, etc. Similarly with the side stand it is difficult to service the vehicle, but it is easy and comfortable for a user to put the saddle type vehicle on rest using the side stand and the OEMs are bearing the cost of providing the sensor and switch for the side stand information which is also an additional cost which OEMs needs to bear.
[0004] It is known that elimination of at least one of the stands from the vehicle will reduce the unstrung mass of the vehicle and increase fuel efficiency. However, eliminating or removing the side stand poses a challenge of transferring the vehicle from an assembly area to a warehouse and from the warehouse to dealerships. Further, a major modification is required in the vehicle in which the vehicle is transported, also the modification is required to keep the vehicle in upright condition. Further, it is observed from the customers that customers prefer to park the vehicle using the side stand rather than the center stand. More specifically putting the weight of the vehicle on the center stand requires more effort, and it is observed that it increases the time of servicing the vehicle.
[0005] Therefore, there exist a need to provide a side stand for a saddle type vehicle, to solve above mentioned problems.
SUMMARY
[0006] 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.
[0007] Aspects of the present invention pertain to a resting member, the resting member may include a first member and one or second more member attached to the first member. In an aspect, the one or more second member may include at least one portion and the at least one portion may be configured to removably engage with a support member of a frame assembly.
[0008] Another aspect of the present invention pertains to the first member may include a top portion and a bottom portion, and the one or more second member may be at the top portion of the first member.
[0009] Another aspect of the present invention pertains to the at least one portion which may have a first portion which may be configured to be engaged to a second engaging portion of a mounting portion of the frame. In an aspect the second portion may be configured to be engage to the mounting provision of the frame. In another aspect a third portion may be configured to be engaged to a fourth engaging portion of the mounting portion of the frame and a fourth portion may be configured to be engaged to a third engaging portion of the mounting portion of the frame.
[00010] Another aspect of the present invention pertains to a connecting portion may be configured to engage with the first engaging portion of the mounting portion to connect the resting member with the mounting portion.
[00011] Another aspect of the present invention pertains to a frame assembly which may have a down tube, one or more bottom tube, a mounting portion. In an aspect the mounting portion may be configured to detachably connect a resting member. In yet another aspect the resting member may have a first member, one or second more member attached to the first member. the one or more second member may include at least one portion and the at least one portion may be configured to removably engage with a support member of a frame assembly.
[00012] Another aspect of the present invention pertains to a vehicle which may have a frame assembly which may have a down tube, one or more bottom tube, a mounting portion. In an aspect the mounting portion may be configured to detachably connect a resting member. In yet another aspect the resting member may have a first member, one or second more member attached to the first member. the one or more second member may include at least one portion and the at least one portion may be configured to removably engage with a support member of a frame assembly.
[00013] Further, 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 DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00014] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments and, together with the 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.
[00015] Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the present embodiments are described with reference to the following figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various views unless otherwise specified.
[00016] Fig. 1 illustrates a front view of a vehicle having a removable resting member, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00017] Fig. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the removable resting member connected with a frame assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00018] Fig. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the removable resting member in detachable condition with the frame assembly of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00019] Fig. 4 illustrates a front view of the removable resting member connected with a mounting portion of the frame assembly of the vehicle, in an accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00020] Fig. 5 illustrates a rear view of the removable resting member connected with the mounting portion, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00021] Fig. 6 illustrates a cut-section view of the mounting portion and one or more portion of a first member of the resting member, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00022] Fig. 7 illustrates a rear view of the resting member connected with the mounting portion, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00023] 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 other implementations are possible without departing from the 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.
[00024] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to resting member along with the accompanying drawings. However, the 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. 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.
[00025] The present invention relates to a resting member for a vehicle. The resting member includes a detachably attached configuration. The detachably attached configuration provides an increased benefit in a supply chain to manufacturers and users of the vehicle.
[00026] The primary objective of the invention is to provide the resting member with the detachably attached configuration.
[00027] Another object of the present invention is to reduce the effort of the user while servicing the vehicle.
[00028] Another object of the present invention is to provide a benefit to the manufacturers or OEMs to load and unload the vehicle for further supply chain processes after manufacturing of the vehicle.
[00029] Yet another aspect of the present invention is to reduce an assembly and manufacturing time of the OEMs and manufacturers.
[00030] Fig. 1 illustrates a front view of a vehicle having a removable resting member, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 1 the vehicle 100 may be a saddle type two wheeled vehicle, a three wheeled vehicle, and a four a wheeled vehicle or multiple wheeled vehicle. In the present embodiment, the vehicle 100 is a two wheeled saddle type vehicle., The vehicle 100 is provided with a front wheel 116 and a rear wheel 128. Further, the vehicle 100 is provided with a handlebar 104. The handlebar 104 is connected to the front wheel 116 to control and direct the vehicle 100 in a particular direction based on the user.
[00031] Furthermore, the vehicle 100 has a head light 106. In the present embodiment, the head light 106 is accustomed to operate with the handlebar 104, such as movement of handlebar 104 turns the head light 106 in that direction. Further, the vehicle 100 is provided with a front cover 108. The front cover 108 is provided to cover intrinsic parts of assemblies such as the head light 106, handlebar 104, a front indicator 110 and a like.
[00032] As illustrated, the vehicle 100 is provided with a front fender 112. The front fender 112 is provided over the front wheel 116 to cover it and to prevent the front cover 108 from dust or mud thrown by the front wheel 116 in circumferential direction. Further, the vehicle 100 is provided with a seat 102. The seat 102 is provided for resting of the user and a pillion rider. The vehicle 100 is provided with a rear cover 130 and a rear indicator 132. The rear cover 130 is provided to cover the intrinsic parts such a storage box (not shown) or wired connections of the rear indicators 132. Further, the vehicle 100 is provided with a side cover 120. The side cover 20 is configured to provide to hide intrinsic components of the vehicle 100. Furthermore, the vehicle 100 is provided with a resting member 122 and a center stand 125.
[00033] Fig. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the removable resting member connected with a frame assembly, in an accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, Referring to Fig. 2 in conjunction with Fig. 3, the frame assembly 200 can be of the two wheeled saddle type vehicle. The frame assembly 200 is provided with a down tube 202. The down tube 202 is provided to the vehicle 100 to maintain a rigid skeleton structure near legs of the user. Further, the down tube 202 is extending from a front end to a bottom end of the frame assembly 200.
[00034] The frame assembly 200 further having one or more bottom tube 204a, 204b. The one or more bottom tube 204a, 204b is provided to support a floorboard (not shown) of the vehicle 100. Further, the frame assembly 200 is provided with a mounting portion 206. The mounting portion 206 is connected to a connecting member 208. In an embodiment, the mounting portion 206 is connected to the connecting member 208 via welding, soldering, fastening etc. Further, the mounting portion 206 is configured to accommodate the resting member 122. Further, the resting member 122 has one or more member 124, 203. In an aspect, the one or more member 124, 203 includes a first member 203 and one or more second member 124.
[00035] As illustrated in Fig.2 and Fig.3, the first member 203 is provided to function as the body of the resting member 122 and the one or more second member 124 is provided to function as head of the resting member 122. In an embodiment, the first member 203 can be of a cylindrical rod type cross-section.
[00036] In a non- limiting example, the first member 203 and the second member 124 can be manufactured together by the process of casting, machining, forging etc.
[00037] In another non- limiting example, the first member 203 and the second member 124 can be manufactured separately and then joined via processes such as welding, fastening etc.
[00038] In an embodiment, the resting member 122 is configured to detachably connect with the mounting portion 206. Furthermore, the resting member 122 is provided below the one or more bottom tube 204a, 204b to maintain the ease in assembly or connection of the resting member 122 with the mounting portion 206.
[00039] Referring to Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, in conjunction with Fig.7, a side view and a rear view of the resting member 122 is provided. The resting member 122 is provided with a top portion 203a and a bottom portion 203b. As illustrated, the top portion 203a is closer to the mounting portion 206 of the frame assembly 200 and the bottom portion 203b is closer to the surface when vehicle 100 is parked or rested by the user. Furthermore, the one or more second member 124 is provided on the top portion 203a of the resting member 122. The one or more second member 124 of the resting member 122 is provided with one or more portions 124a, 124b, 124c, 124d. In an embodiment, the one or more portions 124a, 124b, 124c, 124d of the one or more second member 124 is a first portion 124a, a second portion 124b, a third portion 124c, and a fourth portion 124d. Further, an attaching 126 is provided with the one or more second member 124.
[00040] The attaching portion 126 is provided to maintain contact with the mounting portion 206. Further, the mounting portion 206 is configured to have at least one elongated portion 206a, 206b, 206c and 206d as shown in figure 7. In an embodiment, the at least one elongated portion 206a, 206b, 206c and 206d is having a first elongated portion 206a, a second elongated portion 206b, a third elongated portion 206c, and a fourth elongated portion 206d. Further, the first portion 124a of the resting member 122 is configured to engage with the second elongated portion 206b. In an embodiment, the first portion 124a is configured to have a U-shaped cross-section to engage with the second elongated portion 206b having a cylindrical cross-section from side view and a circular cross- section from front view, therefore the U shaped first portion 124a is engaged with the circular shaped second elongated portion 206b.
[00041] As illustrated, the second portion 124b of the resting member 122 is configured to engage with the connecting member 208. In an embodiment, the second portion 124b is provided with a flat surface on the top portion 203a of the first member 203 of the resting member 122. Further, the third portion 124c is configured to engage with the fourth elongated portion 206d of the mounting portion 206. In an embodiment, the third portion 124c is configured to have a cuboidal cross section (side view) and a rectangular cross section (front view). The rectangular cross-section is provided to rigidly engage the resting member 122 with the mounting portion 206.
[00042] Furthermore, the fourth portion 124d is configured to engage with the third elongated portion 206c. The fourth portion 124d has a flat cuboidal cross section (top view) and a rectangular cross section (side view). The first portion 124a while engaging with the second elongated portion 206b are maintaining the balancing force of the vehicle 100, similarly the second portion 124b, the third portion 124c and the fourth portion 124d are maintain the balance of the vehicle 100 and each portion are acting to balance the force from all the dimensions.
[00043] In summary, the present invention provides the resting member which is detachable and connects as well when it is need by the user or the manufactures.
[00044] The present invention provides the advantage of balancing the vehicle in case the stand is not provided by the OEMs or manufactures. Further the loading and unloading time of the vehicle from trucks can be reduced because of not putting the side stand. Also, the user is benefited by increase in milage of the vehicle by reduction of weight and further a handy resting member will help the user to service the vehicle at home, where there is problem of putting center stand of the vehicle.
[00045] The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the embodiment”, “the embodiments”, “one or more embodiments”, “some embodiments”, and “one embodiment” mean “one or more (but not all) embodiments of the invention(s)” unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “including”, “comprising”, “having” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to”, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise.
[00046] 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.
[00047] 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.
[00048] A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the assembly, 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.
REFERENCE NUMERIALS
100- vehicle 204a, 204b-Bottom tube
102- Seat 206- mounting portion
104- Handle bar 206a- mounting hole
106- Head light 206b- Protrusion
108- Front cover 208- connecting member
110- front Indicator 202- Down tube
112- Front fender
116- Front wheel
118-Suspension
120- Side cover
122- Resting member
124a- First portion
124b- Second portion
124c-Third portion
124d- Fourth portion
124-First member of resting member
125- center stand
126- Attaching means
128- Rear wheel
130- Rear cover
132-Rear indicator
200- Frame assembly ,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. A resting member (122), comprising:
a first member (203);
one or second more member (124) attached to the first member (203), wherein
the one or more second member (124) includes at least one portion (124a, 124b, 124c, 124d), and
the at least one portion (124a, 124b, 124c, 124d) is configured to removably engage with a support member (208) of a frame assembly (200).

2. The resting member (122) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first member (203) includes a top portion (203a) and a bottom portion (203b), and the one or more second member (124) is at the top portion (203a) of the first member (203).

3. The resting member (122) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one portion (124a, 124a, 124c, 124d) comprises:
a first portion (124a) is engaged to a second engaging portion (206b) of a mounting portion (206) of the frame (200);
a second portion (124b) is engaged to the mounting provision (206) of the frame (200);
a third portion (124c) is engaged to a fourth engaging portion (206d) of the mounting portion (206) of the frame (200); and
a fourth portion (124d) is engaged to a third engaging portion (206c) of the mounting portion (206) of the frame (200).

4. The resting member (122) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more second member (124) includes an attaching portion (126), the attaching portion (126) is configured to engage with the first engaging portion (206a) of the mounting portion (206) to connect the resting member (122) with the mounting portion (206).
5. A frame assembly (200), comprising:
a down tube (202);
one or more bottom tube (204a, 204b);
a mounting portion (206);
wherein the mounting portion (206) being configured to detachably connect a resting member (122);
the resting member (122) comprising:
a first member (203);
one or second more member (124) attached to the first member (203), wherein
the one or more second member (124) includes at least one portion (124a, 124b, 124c, 124d), and
the at least one portion (124a, 124b, 124c, 124d) is configured to removably engage with a support member (208) of a frame assembly (200).
6. A vehicle (100), comprising:
a frame assembly (200), the frame assembly (100) includes;
a down tube (202);
one or more bottom tube (204a, 204b);
a mounting portion (206); wherein, the mounting portion (206) being configured to detachably connect a resting member (122);
wherein, the resting member (206) comprising:
a first member (203);
one or second more member (124) attached to the first member (203), wherein,
the one or more second member (124) includes at least one portion (124a, 124b, 124c, 124d), and the at least one portion (124a, 124b, 124c, 124d) is configured to removably engage with a support member (208) of a frame assembly (200).