Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of vehicles and, more particularly, to an anti-theft mirror assembly to be applied to any vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] An essential component of a vehicle is a rear-view/side view mirror, which allows a driver to monitor the road conditions in real time. Further, rear-view mirror installation improves overall safety of the driver while driving as it makes it simpler to determine whether oncoming traffic is following the vehicle or not, hence helps to avoid collisions when the vehicle turns.
[0003] Moreover, the current vehicle has at least two issues with its rear-view/side view mirror, first, it is very simple to steal and second, it is prompt to fall in view of very minimal collision with any person, animal or another vehicle.
[0004] Many two-wheeled/three-wheeled manufacturing companies safely and securely mount the rear-view mirror on the vehicle by locking it in the correct position. Some prior art uses anti-theft rearview mirror assembly to prevent the stealing of the rear-view mirror. However, such assemblies are a bit heavy and secured superficially on the vehicle. Therefore, the safety of the rearview mirror compromised which is one of the essential requirements of vehicles.
[0005] For example, CN219295587U discloses a rearview mirror mounting structure for a vehicle. The rearview mirror mounting structure comprises a brake handle seat that provided with a mounting through hole and the rearview mirror assembly which comprises a rearview mirror and a connecting rod, wherein one end of the connecting rod is connected with the rearview mirror (3), and the other end of the connecting rod is detachably connected in the installation through hole.
[0006] The above-cited prior art provides the rear-view mirror assembly in which the other end of the connecting rod is provided with an anti-theft through hole, and the axis of the anti-theft through hole is perpendicular to the axis of the connecting rod.
[0007] Another example, CN212447904U, shows a rearview mirror assembly for attachment to a handlebar. The rearview mirror assembly including be used for observing rear road conditions rear mirror, mount pad, connect the mount pad with the connecting rod of rear-view mirror, be used for with the theft proof screw on the handlebar is fixed to the mount pad, the head of theft proof screw is equipped with the recess, be equipped with the theft proof projection in the recess.
[0008] However, these prior arts don’t provide any hint about an attaching body which is configured to receive the connecting rod of the side/rear-view mirror via an installation hole. Additionally, these designs do not provide a secure way to prevent theft of the rear/side-side view mirrors by using one or more locking grooves within an upper -cover of vehicle handlebar. However, certain two-wheeled manufacturers have taken steps to ensure the safety of the rear/side-view mirror by locking it securely in place on the vehicle.
[0009] In light of the above-stated discussion, there is a need for a novel integrated anti-theft mirror assembly for securing the rear-view mirror of a vehicle.

OBJECT OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0010] A primary objective of the present disclosure is to provide an anti-theft mirror assembly for a vehicle.
[0011] Another objective of the present invention is to provide the assembly that provides protection to the joint portion of a rear/side view mirror to the vehicle from external environmental impacts like dust, water, etc.
[0012] Another objective of the present invention is to provide the assembly that prevents easy fall of the rear-view mirror.
[0013] Another objective of the present invention is to provide the assembly that includes an attaching body that is disposed inside an upper cover of the mounting base body of vehicle to avoid stealing of the rear-view mirror.
[0014] Another objective of the present invention is to provide the assembly in which a plurality of locking grooves arranged at an inside of the upper cover of the mounting base body to detachably secure the attaching body.
[0015] Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide the assembly that is economical, and cost-effective.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0016] The following is a summary description of illustrative embodiments of the invention. It is provided as a preface to assist those skilled in the art to more rapidly assimilate the detailed design discussion which ensues and is not intended in any way to limit the scope of the claims which are appended hereto in order to particularly point out the invention.
[0017] An embodiment of the present invention relates to an anti-theft mirror assembly for a vehicle. The system includes at least one mirror, an attaching body, and a plurality of locking grooves.
[0018] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the at least one mirror is pivotably mounted on one end of a connecting mean. Further, the other end of the connecting mean is detachably installed in a mounting base body via an installation hole configured in an upper cover of the mounting base body. In addition, the mounting base body is a handlebar cover of the vehicle.
[0019] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the attaching body includes a fixing hole at an upside of the attaching body to connect the other end of the connecting mean to the attaching body and a plurality of protuberances at a downside of the attaching body, wherein the attaching body is preferably an anti-theft boot and is made up of a metal or any synthetic polymer.
[0020] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of locking grooves arranged at an inside of the upper cover of the mounting base body to detachably secure the attaching body using the plurality of protuberances.
[0021] In addition, the plurality of protuberances using at least one of a slide lock mechanism, a quick lock mechanism and a combination thereof to attach or detach the attaching body on the plurality of locking grooves.
[0022] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the anti-theft assembly further includes at least one fastening nut which is connected to the connecting mean. Further, the other end of the connecting mean is screwed into the fixing hole of the attaching body and tightened by the at least one fastening nut.
[0023] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of protuberances are a plurality of male lugs and the plurality of grooves are a plurality of female slots and vice-versa.
[0024] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the assembly is mounted symmetrically on a left side of the mounting base body and a right side of the mounting base body.
[0025] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the mounting or dismounting of the at least one mirror is possibly only when the upper cover 106 is removed from the mounting base body of the vehicle.
[0026] An embodiment of the present invention relates to a method of dismounting the at least one mirror from the mounting base body includes at least one mirror with a connecting mean, an attaching body, a screwdriver or a spanner to perform multiple steps. In the first step, opening the upper cover from the mounting base body by using a screwdriver. In the next step, pressing, by a user, the plurality of protuberances from a lower side of the plurality of protuberances. In the third step, moving, by the user, the attaching body upward into the connecting mean. In the fourth step, adjusting or removing, the at least one fastening nut attached to the connecting mean to dismount the at least one mirror from the mounting base body by using a spanner.
[0027] These and other aspects herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawing.
[0028] It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the invention herein without departing from the spirit thereof. The foregoing objectives are attained by employing the anti-theft mirror assembly for the vehicle to prevent them from external impacts and theft.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0029] To describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure or in the prior art more clearly, the following briefly describes the accompanying drawings required for describing the embodiments or the prior art. Apparently, the accompanying drawings in the following description merely show some embodiments of the present disclosure, and a person of ordinary skill in the art can derive other implementations from these accompanying drawings without creative efforts. All of the embodiments or the implementations shall fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.
[0030] Fig. 1a illustrates an exploded view of an anti-theft mirror assembly 100 for a vehicle, according to an embodiment of a present invention;
[0031] Fig. 1a illustrates an installed view of the anti-theft mirror assembly 100 for the vehicle, according to an embodiment of a present invention;
[0032] Fig. 2 illustrates the engagement a plurality of protuberances 114 of an attaching body with a plurality of locking grooves 116, according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0033] Fig. 3a, and 3b show a side view and a top view of an upper cover 106 of a mounting base body 108, according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0034] Fig. 4 illustrates a flow chart depicting a method 400 of dismounting the at least one mirror 102 from the mounting base body 108, according to an embodiment of a present invention; and
[0035] Fig. 5 illustrates a flow chart depicting a method 500 of mounting the at least one mirror 102 from the mounting base body 108, according to an embodiment of a present invention.
[0036] It should be noted that the accompanying figure is intended to present illustrations of a few examples of the present disclosure. The figure is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It should also be noted that the accompanying figure is not necessarily drawn to scale.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0037] Those skilled in the art will be aware that the present disclosure is subject to variations and modifications other than those specifically described. It is to be understood that the present disclosure includes all such variations and modifications. The disclosure also includes all such steps, features, compositions and compounds referred to or indicated in this specification, individually or collectively, and any and all combinations of any or more of such steps or features.
[0038] For convenience, before further description of the present disclosure, certain terms employed in the specification, and examples are collected here. These definitions should be read in the light of the remainder of the disclosure and understood as by a person of skill in the art. The terms used herein have the meanings recognized and known to those of skill in the art, however, for convenience and completeness, particular terms and their meanings are set forth below.
[0039] The articles "a", "an" and "the" are used to refer to one or to more than one (i.e., to at least one) of the grammatical object of the article.
[0040] The terms "comprise" and "comprising" are used in the inclusive, open sense, meaning that additional elements may be included. It is not intended to be construed as "consists of only". Throughout this specification, unless the context requires otherwise the word "comprise", and variations such as "comprises" and "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element or step or group of elements or steps but not the exclusion of any other element or step or group of elements or steps.
[0041] The term "including" is used to mean "including but not limited to". "Including" and "including but not limited to" are used interchangeably. The accompanying drawing is used to help easily understand various technical features and it should be understood that the alternatives presented herein are not limited by the accompanying drawing. As such, the present disclosure should be construed to extend to any alterations, equivalents and substitutes in addition to those which are particularly set out in the accompanying drawing. Although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are generally only used to distinguish one element from another.
[0042] Conditional language used herein, such as, among others, "can," "may," "might," “e.g.,” and the like, unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain alternatives include, while other alternatives do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more alternatives or that one or more alternatives necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without other input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular alternative. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” and the like are synonymous and are used inclusively, in an open-ended fashion, and do not exclude additional elements, features, acts, operations, and so forth. Also, the term “or” is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used, for example, to connect a list of elements, the term “or” means one, some, or all of the elements in the list.
[0043] Disjunctive language such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, Z,” unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to present that an item, term, etc., may be either X, Y, or Z, or any combination thereof (e.g., X, Y, and/or Z). Thus, such disjunctive language is not generally intended to, and should not, imply that certain alternatives require at least one of X, at least one of Y, or at least one of Z to each be present.
[0044] FIG. 1a illustrates an exploded view of an anti-theft mirror assembly 100 for a vehicle and FIG. 1b illustrates an installed view of the anti-theft mirror assembly 100 on the vehicle. Further, Fig. 1a and 1b will be discussed simultaneously herewith. Furthermore, in various embodiments, the vehicle is one of, but not limited to, a battery electric vehicle (BEV), a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), a Plug-in Hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), a Fuel Cell electric vehicle (FCEV). Further, the vehicle is a two-wheeled vehicle or a multi-wheeled vehicle.
[0045] In an embodiment, the assembly 100 includes at least one mirror 102 with a connecting mean 104, an attaching body 112, and a plurality of locking grooves 116. Other embodiments of this aspect include corresponding architecture, apparatus, and possible configuration of the apparatus to perform the various functions of the apparatus.
[0046] In an embodiment, the at least one mirror 102 comprises mirror housing and a mirror surface. Further, in an example the mirror surface is made up of PC (polycarbonate) material or glass. In an advantage, the mirror surface made up of PC material does not influence the reflection performance, and simultaneously, the strength of the mirror surface is extremely high, the plasticity is good, and the mirror surface is not easy to break even if the mirror surface is contacted with the ground when it falls accidently. In addition, the at least one mirror 102 is of any type such as planar, convex, aspheric, or alike.
[0047] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, one end of the connecting mean 104 is connected with the at least one mirror 102 and the other end of the connecting mean 104 is detachably installed in a mounting base body 108 via an installation hole 110 configured in an upper cover 106 of the mounting base body 108.
[0048] In an exemplary working embodiment, the connecting mean 104 is at least partially a metal shaped hose. The metal shaping hose is internally made of metal and externally made of plastic and can be bent at any angle to adjust the at least one mirror 102 as per the user needs.
[0049] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the attaching body 112 included a fixing hole 120 at an upside of the attaching body 112 to connect the other end of the connecting mean 102 to the attaching body 112. Further, it also includes a plurality of protuberances 114 at a downside of the attaching body 112.
[0050] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of locking grooves 116 arranged at an inside of the upper cover 106 of the mounting base body 108 to detachably secure the attaching body 112 using the plurality of protuberances 114.
[0051] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of protuberances 114 using at least one of a slide lock mechanism, a quick lock mechanism and a combination thereof to attach or detach the attaching body 100 on the plurality of locking grooves 116. In an embodiment, the attaching body 112 is preferably an anti-theft boot and it is made up of a metal or any synthetic polymer.
[0052] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the quick lock mechanism is any one of a turnable lock mechanism and a key lock mechanism. The key lock mechanism uses a key to lock the plurality of protuberances 114 of the attaching body 112 on the plurality of locking grooves 116 that are fixed inside the upper cover 106 of the mounting base body 108.
[0053] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the other end of the connecting mean 104 is screwed into the fixing hole 120 of the attaching body 112 and tightened by using at least one fastening nut 118. Alternatively, the at least one fastening nut 118 may include any bolts such as an anchor bolt, a carriage bolt, an eye bolt, a hex bolt, a square head bolt or any other type of fasteners which are well known to a person having ordinary skill in the art and are not described here for the purpose of simplicity. In addition, the connecting mean 104 may be made of a material selected from a group of materials consisting of iron, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, and polymers, alike.
[0054] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the mounting or dismounting of the at least one mirror 102 is possibly only when the upper cover 106 is removed from the mounting base body 108 of the vehicle.
[0055] Fig. 1b shows that the anti-theft mirror assembly 100 in an installed condition on the vehicle. In an embodiment, the anti-theft mirror assembly 100 includes the attaching body 102 which are further includes the plurality of protuberances 114 at the downside of the same, which are engaged with the plurality of grooves 116 in order to install the anti-theft mirror assembly 100 on the upper cover 106 of the mounting base body 108 of the vehicle.
[0056] Fig. 2 shows the engagement of a protuberance of the plurality of protuberances 114 with a groove of the plurality of grooves 116, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0057] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of protuberances 114 are a plurality of male lugs and the plurality of grooves 116 are a plurality of female slots and vice-versa.
[0058] In an embodiment, the single groove of the plurality of grooves 116 has a plurality of confined spaces 122 at equal distance in its radius to engage the protuberance of the plurality of protuberances 114 of the attaching body 112. Further, the plurality of protuberances 114 are pressed by an external force from a lower side of the same to lock or engage the same with the plurality of grooves 116.
[0059] FIG. 3a, and 3b show a side view and a top view of the mounting base body 108, respectively, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3a and 3b will be discussed simultaneously herewith. In addition, the mounting base body 108 is a handlebar cover of the vehicle.
[0060] In an embodiment, the anti-theft mirror assembly 100 is mounted symmetrically on a left side of the mounting base body 108 and a right side of the mounting base body 108.
[0061] In one embodiment, the side view of the mounting base body 108 is showing the plurality of grooves 116, as shown in Fig 3a and 3b. Further, fig. 3a and 3b are showing the installation hole 110 configured in the upper cover 106 of the mounting base body 108.
[0062] In one embodiment, when the attaching body 112 inside the upper cover 106 of the mounting base body 108 then the said installation hole 110 is receiving the other end of the connecting mean 104 is detachably installed in the mounting base body 108 (as shown in Fig 1b) and the attaching body 112 is fixed on the plurality of locking grooves 116 using the plurality of protuberances 114 of the attaching body 112.
[0063] FIG. 4 illustrates a flow chart depicting a method 400 of dismounting the at least one mirror 102 from the mounting base body 108, according to an embodiment of the present invention. When the user wants to dismount the at least one mirror 102 from the mounting base body 108 then the user needs to follow the steps of the method 400.
[0064] The method 400 includes an anti-theft assembly 100 (refer fig,1a and 1b). The method 400 of dismounting at least one mirror 102 from a mounting base body 108 starts from the step 405 in which an upper cover 106 from the mounting base body 108 is opened using a screwdriver or any the conventional tool present in the art. Further, a plurality of protuberances 114 are pressed from a lower side of the plurality of protuberances 114, as shown in step 410. Further, at step 415, the attaching body 112 moves upward into the connecting mean 104 and at least one fastening nut 118 attached to the connecting mean 104 is adjusted or removed in order to dismount the at least one mirror 102 from the mounting base body 108 using a spanner, at the last step 420 of method 400.
[0065] Similarly, when the user wants to mount the at least one mirror 102 on the mounting base body 108, then a method 500 of mounting at least one mirror 102 from the mounting base body 108 is performed (reference made to Fig. 5). The method 500 starts from step 505, in which an upper cover 106 from the mounting base body 108 is opened using a screwdriver. Further, a plurality of protuberances 114 are pressed from an upper side of the plurality of protuberances 114, as shown in step 510. Further, at step 515, the at least one fastening nut 118 attached to the connecting mean 104 is adjusted or placed in order to mount the at least one mirror 102 on the mounting base body 108 using a spanner.
[0066] In accordance with an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the present invention aims to provide the anti-theft mirror assembly 100 offers protection to the connection points of the at least one mirror and the attaching body 112 against external environmental impacts such as dust, water, etc. Additionally, it prevents for easy swapping or removing the at least one mirror 102.
[0067] In accordance with another advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the assembly 100 provides protection against accidental fall of the at least one mirror 102 as it is mounted inside the mounting base body 108 using the plurality of grooves 116, which are engaged with the plurality of protuberances 114 of the attaching body 112. Therefore, the assembly 100 provides double protection to the at least one mirror 102. Finally, the assembly 100 is economical and cost-effective.
[0068] While the detailed description has shown, described, and pointed out novel features as applied to various alternatives, it can be understood that various omissions, substitutions, and changes in the form and details of the devices or algorithms illustrated can be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure. As can be recognized, certain alternatives described herein can be embodied within a form that does not provide all of the features and benefits set forth herein, as some features can be used or practiced separately from others.
[0069] The disclosures and the description herein are intended to be illustrative and are not in any sense limiting the invention, defined in scope by the following claims.

ELEMENT LIST

COMPONENT REFERENCE NUMBER
Anti-theft mirror assembly 100
at least one mirror 102
connecting mean 104
upper cover 106
mounting base body 108
Installation hole 110
attaching body 112
plurality of protuberances 114
plurality of locking grooves 116
At least one fastening nut 118
Fixing hole 120
, Claims:WE CLAIM,
1. An anti-theft mirror assembly for a vehicle, comprising:
at least one mirror 102 with a connecting mean 104, wherein one end of the connecting mean 104 is connected with the at least one mirror 102 and the other end of the connecting mean 104 is detachably installed in a mounting base body 108 via an installation hole 110 configured in an upper cover 106 of the mounting base body 108;
an attaching body 112 included;
a fixing hole 120 at an upside of the attaching body 112 to connect the other end of the connecting mean 102 to the attaching body 112;
a plurality of protuberances 114 at a downside of the attaching body 112; and
a plurality of locking grooves 116 arranged at an inside of the upper cover 106 of the mounting base body 108 to detachably secure the attaching body 112 using the plurality of protuberances 114.
2. The assembly 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting base body 108 is a handlebar cover of the vehicle.
3. The assembly 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein further comprises at least one fastening nut 118 connected to the connecting mean 104, the other end of the connecting mean 104 is screwed into the fixing hole 120 of the attaching body 112 and tightened by the at least one fastening nut 118.
4. The assembly 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of protuberances 114 using at least one of a slide lock mechanism, a quick lock mechanism and a combination thereof to attach or detach the attaching body 100 on the plurality of locking grooves 116.
5. The assembly 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the attaching body 112 is preferably an anti-theft boot.
6. The assembly 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of protuberances 114 are a plurality of male lugs and the plurality of grooves 116 are a plurality of female slots and vice-versa.
7. The assembly 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the attaching body 112 is made up of a metal or any synthetic polymer.
8. The assembly 100 as claimed in claims 1 to 7, wherein the assembly 100 is mounted symmetrically on a left side of the mounting base body 108 and a right side of the mounting base body 108.
9. The assembly 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting or dismounting of the at least one mirror 102 is possibly only when the upper cover 106 is removed from the mounting base body 108 of the vehicle.
10. The assembly 100 as claimed in claim 9, wherein a method of dismounting the at least one mirror 102 from the mounting base body 108, comprising:
opening, by using a screwdriver, the upper cover 106 from the mounting base body 108;
pressing, by a user, the plurality of protuberances 114 from a lower side of the plurality of protuberances 114;
moving, by the user, the attaching body 112 upward into the connecting mean 104; and
adjusting or removing, by using a spanner, the at least one fastening nut 118 attached to the connecting mean 104 to dismount the at least one mirror 102 from the mounting base body 108.

Dated this 10th day of May, 2024

SATISH KUMAR RANA
IN/PA-1989
OF PRISM IPR
ATTORNEY OF THE APPPLICANT