FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT 1970
[39 OF 1970]
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10; rule 13]
TITLE: “A DEVICE FOR SELECTIVELY COUPLING AN UTILITY ACCESSORY TO
A VEHICLE”
Name and Address of the Applicant:
TATA MOTORS LIMITED of Bombay house, 24 Homi Mody Street, Hutatma Chowk, Mumbai 400 001, Maharashtra, INDIA
Nationality: Indian
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

TECHNICAL FIELD
Present disclosure, in general, relates to the field of automobiles. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a vehicle adapted to selectively receive an utility accessory. Further, embodiments of the present disclosure discloses a device for selectively coupling the utility accessory to the vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
Generally, automobiles such as utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, light commercial vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, and the like [hereafter referred to as vehicles] are employed for transportation of passengers and goods. For specific operations such as agricultural, construction, cleaning and the like, it is important to utilize purpose built vehicles to carry out the necessary operations. For example, agricultural activities such as ploughing, tiling, weeding etc., require machinery or purpose-built vehicles. However, due to high investment and maintenance cost, the usage of tractors or the purpose-built vehicles is limited only for large-scale agricultural activities. Also, because of the bulky structure, usage of tractors or the purpose-built vehicles for agricultural activities is limited. Moreover, such activities require skilled labour for operating and handling heavy machinery such as a tractor or tiller. Considering the above, mini tractors and tillers have evolved to perform small scale agricultural activities. However, such systems also require higher investment and maintenance costs. Furthermore, with advancements in technology, accessories such as an agricultural accessory like a plough, tiller, weeder, a construction accessory such as a backhoe loader, bucket digger or loader, a cleaning/clearing accessory and the like have been developed. However, such accessories are adapted to be fixed only to the purpose built vehicles (such as tractors or earthmovers) to carry out the specific operations. Additionally, fixing of the accessory to the purpose-built vehicles is a complex and tedious process, as the assessor have to be aligned with the connection portion of the purpose-built vehicles and also includes complex fixing mechanisms which require skilled labour for coupling the accessories to the purpose-built vehicle.
Present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the known arts.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
One or more shortcomings of the prior art are overcome by a device and a vehicle as claimed and additional advantages are provided through the device and vehicle as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.
In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a device for selectively coupling an utility accessory to a vehicle is disclosed. The device includes a support member which is connectable to at least one chassis long member of the vehicle. Further, the device includes at least one jaw which is movably supported by the support member. Furthermore, the device includes an actuator that is coupled to the at least one jaw. The actuator is adapted to displace the at least one jaw between a first position and a second position, relative to an axis of the device, for selectively coupling the utility accessory to the vehicle thereby facilitates simple coupling of the utility accessory to the vehicle.
In an embodiment, the support member is connectable to the at least one chassis long member through one or more brackets.
In an embodiment, the at least one jaw is defined with a plurality of projections, which are configured to engage with the at least one chassis long members to selectively couple the utility accessor with the vehicle.
In an embodiment, the first position of the at least one jaw corresponds to coupled condition of the utility accessory with the vehicle and the second position of the at least one jaw corresponds to de¬coupled condition of the utility accessory with the vehicle.
In an embodiment, the device includes at least one sensor which is configured to determine the first position and the second position of the at least one jaw, and provide an alert signal based on the determined position, thereby determining the coupled and de-coupled condition of the utility accessor with the vehicle.

In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle includes at least one chassis long member which is configured to selectively receive at least one connection member of an utility accessory. The vehicle also includes a device which is adapted to selectively couple the at least one connection member of the utility accessory to the at least one chassis long member of the vehicle. The device includes a support member that is connectable to at least one chassis long member of the vehicle. Further, the at least one jaw is movably supported by the support member. Furthermore, an actuator is coupled to the at least one jaw, the actuator is adapted to displace the at least one jaw between a first position and a second position, relative to an axis of the device, for selectively coupling the utility accessory to the vehicle. The construction and configuration of the vehicle enables the vehicle to perform utility operations without the need for a purpose built vehicle.
In an embodiment, the at least one chassis long member is defined with a plurality of first receiving members and the connection member is defined with a plurality of second receiving members. The plurality of first receiving members and the plurality of second receiving members compliment each other upon receiving of the at least one connection member by the at least one chassis long member, for receiving the plurality of projections during the first position of the at least one jaw to couple the utility accessory and the vehicle. Furthermore, the plurality of projections are positioned away from the plurality of receiving members in the second position of the at least one jaw to de-couple the utility accessory and the vehicle.
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 ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments

are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
Fig. 1a illustrates a side sectional view of a vehicle coupled with an utility accessory, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 1b illustrates a bottom view of the vehicle coupled with the utility accessory, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 2a illustrates a top view of the utility accessory, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 2b illustrates a side view of the utility accessory, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 3a illustrates a schematic view of the at least one jaw in a second position connected to a linear actuator, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 3b illustrates a schematic view of the at least one jaw in a first position connected to the linear actuator, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 4a illustrates a schematic view of an embodiment of the at least one jaw in the second position connected to a rotary actuator, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 4b illustrates a schematic view of an embodiment of the at least one jaw in the first position connected to the rotary actuator, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 5a illustrates a schematic view of a device for selectively coupling the utility accessory, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 5b illustrates a schematic view of the device having the at least one jaw in a second position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 5c illustrates a schematic view of the device having the at least one jaw in a first position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the system and method illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The foregoing has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the detailed description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be described hereinafter which forms the subject of the claims of the disclosure. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that, the conception and specific embodiments disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying other devices, systems, assemblies and mechanisms for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that, such equivalent constructions do not depart from the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features which are believed to be characteristics of the disclosure, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.
The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusions, such that a system or a device that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same numerals have been used to refer to the same or like parts. The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to Figs. 1a-5b.

Figs. 1a and 1b are exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure which illustrates a vehicle (200). The vehicle (200) may be including but not limited to a passenger vehicle, a utility vehicle, a commercial vehicle, a pick-up truck and the like. The vehicle (200) may be coupled to an utility accessory (2) such that, the vehicle (200) may be configured to selectively perform utility operation. The utility accessory (2) and the vehicle (200) may be selectively coupled by a device (100), whose structural and functional configuration will be described in below sections. As an example, the utility accessory (2) may be including but not limited to at least one of an agricultural accessory, a construction accessory and a clearing/cleaning accessory and the like, that may be adapted to carry out operations including but not limited to ploughing, tilling, weeding, loading and the like. For example, the utility accessory (2) may be plowing accessory employed for plowing agricultural fields, a mixer or a excavator/drilling machines employed in construction activity for mixing construction materials or excavating required portions in a construction site, respectively and may be a clearing or sweeping accessory which may be employed to clean surfaces. Further, as seen in Figs. 1a and 1b, the vehicle (200) may include at least one chassis long member (7). The at least one chassis long member (7) may extend along a length of the vehicle (200). The at least one chassis frame (7) may act as a platform for supporting various components of the vehicle (200). Furthermore, the at least one chassis long member (7) may include a hollow profile and may be defined with an opening at its ends. In an embodiment, the opening defined in the at least one chassis long member (7) may be located at the front ends of the at least one chassis long member (7), proximal to a cabin (21) of the vehicle (200) or the rear ends of the at least one chassis long member (7), distal from the cabin (21) of the vehicle.
Referring now to Figs. 2a and 2b the utility accessory (2) may include a body (20) and at least one connection member (1) extending away from the body (20). In an embodiment, the at least one connection member (1) may be elongated members and may be configured to be accommodated within the at least one chassis long member (7) of the vehicle (200). In an embodiment, the at least one connection member (1) of the utility accessory (2) may be selectively accommodated within the at least one chassis long member (7) through the openings defined in the ends of the at least one chassis long member. In the illustrated embodiment, the utility accessory (2) is an agricultural accessory used for ploughing, tiling, weeding. Further, the utility accessory may be any other attachment that may be connected to a three point link, based on

operation to be performed. Further, the at least one chassis long member (7) [as seen in Figs. 1a-1b and 5a-5c] and the at least one connection member (1) may be defined with a plurality of receiving members (8, 9). The at least one chassis long member (7) may be defined with a plurality of first receiving members (8) and the at least one connection member (1) may be defined with a plurality of second receiving members (9). In an embodiment, the plurality of first receiving members (8) and the plurality of second receiving members (9) may be including but not limited to a hole, a cavity, a groove, a slot, and the like. The plurality of first receiving members (8) defined in the at least one chassis and the plurality of second receiving members (9) defined in the at least one connection member (1) may compliment and align with each other when the at least one connection member (1) may be received within the at least one chassis long member (7).
It should be noted that in an illustrated embodiment, the vehicle (200) may include two chassis long members extending and the utility accessory (2) may include two connection members (1), and the same cannot be construed as a limitation since the number of chassis long members (7) may be dependent on vehicle structural requirement and the number connection members (1) may be dependent on the configuration of the utility accessory (2).
Turning now to Fig. 5a the device (100) may include a support member (4) which may be connectable to the at least one chassis long member (7). In an embodiment, the support member (4) may be connectable to the at least one chassis long member (7) through one or more brackets (6). As an example, the one or more brackets (6) may be connected to the at least one chassis long member (7) and the support member (4) by at least one of thermal bonding such as welding, brazing, and by fastening and the like. In an embodiment, the one or more brackets (6) may be including but not limited to a L-shaped bracket, a C-shaped bracket, U-shaped bracket and the like, which are capable of connecting the support member (4) with the at least one chassis long member (7). In an embodiment, the support member (4) may be directly connected to at least one chassis long member (7) by at least one of thermal bonding such as welding, brazing, and by fastening and the like.
Referring further to Fig. 5a, the device (100) may include at least one jaw (3) supported by the support member (4). In an embodiment, the at least one jaw (3) may include an elongated profile and may extend away from the support member (4). The at least one jaw (3) may be capable of

displacing between a first position (FP) and a second position (FP) relative to an axis (A-A) defined in the device (100). In an illustrated embodiment, the device (100) may include two jaws extending away from the support member (4) and the same cannot be construed as a limitation since the number of jaws (3) may be dependent on the number of chassis long members (7). Furthermore, as seen in Figs. 3a-5b, the device (100) may include an actuator (5). The actuator (5) may be coupled to the at least one jaw (3). The actuator (5) may be adapted to selectively displace the at least one jaw (3) between the first position (FP) and the second position (SP). In an embodiment, the actuator (5) may be actuated by at least one of an engine of the vehicle (200), or an auxiliary source of power such as an electric motor, a hydraulic source, pneumatic source and the like. In an embodiment, the actuator (5) may be communicatively coupled to an electronic control unit of the vehicle (200) or may be directly connected to at least one of a switch, infotainment system, instrument cluster and the line in the cabin (21) of the vehicle (200) which may be operated by a user. Furthermore, the actuator (5) may be communicatively coupled to a remote or any wireless controller or any switch positioned outside the vehicle (200). In another embodiment, the actuator (5) may be mechanically operated through a mechanical lever or linkage connected to the actuator (5). The actuator (5) may receive operational inputs and may displace the at least one jaw (3) between the first position (FP) and the second position (SP) as per requirement.
It should be noted that in an exemplary embodiment, as seen in the Figs. 3a-5b the number of actuators (5) should not be construed as a limitation as the device (100) may include any number of actuators (5) to selectively displace the at least one jaw (3), as per requirement for coupling the utility accessory (2) with the vehicle (200).
In an embodiment, as seen in Figs. 2a and 2b, the actuator (5) may be a linear actuator [hereafter referred to as actuator (5)]. The actuator (5) may be connected to the at least one jaw (3) through one or more links (10a). Fig. 2a, illustrates the actuator (5) in a de-actuated state where the one or more links (10a) may be in a retracted condition. The actuator (5) in the de-actuated state may correspond to the second position (SP) of the at least one jaw (3). Further, the actuator (5) upon receipt of the operational input may linearly displace from the de-actuated state to the actuated state [as seen in Fig. 2b]. The actuator (5) in the actuated state may displace the one or more links (10a) from the retracted condition to the operating condition to displace the at least one jaw (3) to the first position (FP), such that the utility accessory (2) may be coupled with the vehicle (200).

In an embodiment, as seen in Figs. 3a and 3b, the actuator (5) may be a rotary actuator [hereafter referred to as actuator (5)]. The actuator (5) may be connected to the at least one jaw (3) through one or more links (10b). Fig. 3a, illustrates the actuator (5) in a de-actuated state where the one or more links (10b) may be in the retracted condition. The actuator (5) in the de-actuated state may correspond to the second position (SP) of the at least one jaw (3). Further, the actuator (5) upon receipt of the operational input may rotate from the de-actuated state to the actuated state [as seen in Fig. 3b]. The actuator (5) in the actuated state may displace the one or more links (10b) from the retracted condition to the operating condition to displace the at least one jaw (3) to the first position (FP), such that the utility accessory (2) may be coupled with the vehicle (200).
Further, in an embodiment, the at least one jaw (3) may be positioned adjacent to the at least one chassis long member (7) in the first position (FP) [as seen in Fig. 5c] and away from the at least one long member in the second position (SP) [as seen in Fig. 5b]. The at least one jaw (3) may be defined with a plurality of projections (11). The plurality of projections (11) may extend from the at least one jaw (3) towards the direction of an adjacent at least one chassis long member (7). In an embodiment, the number of projections (11) may be defined based on the number of plurality of first receiving members (8) and the plurality of second receiving members (9) that may be defined in the at least one chassis long member (7) and the at least one connection member (1), respectively. The plurality of projections (11) are adapted to be selectively received within the plurality of first receiving members (8) and the plurality of second receiving members (9) when the at least one connection member (1) may be received within the at least one chassis long member (7) [as seen in Fig. 5c].
In an operational embodiment, the plurality of projections (11) may be adapted to be received within the plurality of receiving members (8, 9) in the first position (FP) of the at least one jaw (3) to couple to the utility accessory (2) and the vehicle (200). Further, the plurality of projections (11) may be positioned away from the at least one chassis long member (7) in the second position (SP) of the at least one jaw (3) to de-couple the utility accessory (2) with the vehicle (200). In other words, the first position (FP) of the at least one jaw (3) corresponds to coupled condition of the utility accessory (2) with the at least one chassis long member (7) [as seen in Fig. 3c] and the

second position (SP) of the at least one jaw (3) corresponds to de-coupled condition of the utility accessory (2) with the at least one chassis long member (7) [as seen in Fig. 3b].
In an operational embodiment of the disclosure, the device (100) may be employed to couple or fix the utility accessory (2) with the vehicle (200). In order to perform utility operations in the vehicle (200), the at least one connection member (1) of the utility accessory (2) may be inserted into the at least one chassis long member (7) of the vehicle (200). Upon receiving the at least one connection member (1) in the at least one chassis long member (7) the plurality of first receiving members (8) and the plurality of second receiving members (9) may complement and align with each other. Further, the actuator (5) may be then actuated to operate the device (100), such that the at least one jaw (3) may displace from the second position (SP) to the first position (FP). In the first position (FP), the plurality of projections (11) defined on the at least one jaw (3) may be received within the plurality of receiving members (8, 9) to couple the at least one connection member (1) with the at least one chassis long member (7), thereby coupling the utility accessory (2) with the vehicle (200). Additionally, after performing the utility operation by the vehicle (200), the actuator (5) may be de-actuated such that the at least one jaw (3) displaces back to the second position (SP) to de-couple the at least one connection member (1) and the at least one chassis long member (7), thereby enabling de-coupling of the utility accessory (2) with the vehicle (200).
In an embodiment, the actuator (5) may be coupled to the at least one chassis long member (7) or may be supported by supporting elements such as clamps, brackets, fasteners and the like.
In an embodiment, the device (100) may include at least one sensor that may be positioned on at least one of the at least one chassis long member (7), the at least one connection member (1), the plurality of projections (11) and the at least one jaw (3). The at least one sensor may be configured to determine the first position (FP) and the second position (SP) of the at least one jaw (3) and determine the coupling and de-coupling of the utility accessory (2) with the vehicle (200). The sensor may be configured to provide an alert signal based on the determined position, thereby determining the coupled and de-coupled condition of the utility accessor with the vehicle.
In an embodiment, the vehicle (200) may include one or more covers or caps which may be configured to enclose the openings defined in the at least one chassis long member (7) when the

at least one connection member (1) of the utility accessory (2) may not be received within the at least one chassis long member (7).
It should be noted that in an exemplary embodiment, as seen in the Figs. 1-3 the construction, profile, arrangement, layout and connections of the device (100) should not be construed as a limitation as the device (100) may include any other type of construction, profile, arrangement, layout and connection or any other combinations for coupling the utility accessory (2) with the vehicle (200).
In an embodiment, the device (100) may be retrofitted to conventional vehicles. Further, the device (100) is simple in construction and has less number of components which results in low-cost manufacturing and easy maintenance.
In an embodiment, the device (100) facilitates a simple and a convenient approach to selectively couple and de-couple the utility accessory (2) with the vehicle (200).
In an embodiment, the construction and configuration of the device (100) enables a conventional vehicle to perform utility operations without the need for a purpose built vehicle to perform utility operations.
It should be imperative that the construction and configuration of the device (100) and any other elements or components described in the above detailed description should not be considered as a limitation with respect to the figures. Rather, variation to such structural configuration of the elements or components should be considered within the scope of the detailed description.
Equivalents:
With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.
It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms

(e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”

In addition, where features or aspects of the disclosure are described in terms of Markush groups, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure is also thereby described in terms of any individual member or subgroup of members of the Markush group.
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 being indicated by the following claims.
Referral Numerals:

Reference Number Description
200 Vehicle
100 Device
1 Connection member
2 Utility accessory
3 Jaw
4 Support member
5 Actuator
6 Bracket
7 Chassis long member
8 First receiving member
9 Second receiving member
10a, 10b Link
11 Projection
20 Body
21 Cabin

We Claim:
1. A device (100) for selectively coupling an utility accessory (2) to a vehicle (200), the device
(100) comprising:
a support member (4) connectable to at least one chassis long member (7) of the
vehicle (200);
at least one jaw (3) movably supported by the support member (4); and
an actuator (5) coupled to the at least one jaw (3), the actuator (5) is adapted to
displace the at least one jaw (3) between a first position (FP) and a second position (SP),
relative to an axis (A-A) of the device (100), for selectively coupling the utility accessory
(2) to the vehicle (100).
2. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the support member (4) is connectable to the at least one chassis long member (7) through one or more brackets (6).
3. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one jaw (3) is defined with a plurality of projections (11).
4. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first position (FP) of the at least one jaw (3) corresponds to coupled condition of the utility accessory (2) to the vehicle (200).
5. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second position (SP) of the at least one jaw (3) corresponds to de-coupled condition of the utility accessory (2) from the vehicle (200).
6. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises at least one sensor configured to determine the first position (FP) and the second position (SP) of the at least one jaw (3) and provide an alert signal based on the determined position.
7. A vehicle (200), comprising:
at least one chassis long member (7) configured to selectively receive at least one connection member (1) of an utility accessory (2); and
a device (100) for selectively coupling the at least one connection member (1) of the utility accessory (2) to the at least one chassis long member (7), the device (100) comprising:

a support member (4) connectable to at least one chassis long member (7)
of the vehicle (200);
at least one jaw (3) movably supported by the support member (4); and
an actuator (5) coupled to the at least one jaw (3), the actuator (5) is adapted
to displace the at least one jaw (3) between a first position (FP) and a second
position (SP), relative to an axis (A-A) of the device (100), for selectively coupling
the utility accessory (2) to the vehicle (100).
8. The vehicle (200) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the at least one jaw (3) is defined with a plurality of projections (11).
9. The vehicle (200) as claimed in claims 7, wherein the at least one chassis long member (7) is defined with a plurality of first receiving members (8) and the connection member (1) is defined with a plurality of second receiving members (9).
10. The vehicle (200) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the plurality of first receiving members (8) and the plurality of second receiving members (9) compliment each other upon receiving of the at least one connection member (1) by the at least one chassis long member (7), for receiving the plurality of projections (11) during the first position (FP) of the at least one jaw (3) to couple the utility accessory (2) and the vehicle (200).
11. The vehicle (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the plurality of projections (11) are positioned away from the plurality of receiving members (8, 9) in the second position (SP) of the at least one jaw (3) to de-couple the utility accessory (2) and the vehicle (200).