DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates generally to a handlebar assembly of a vehicle and more particularly, but not exclusively, the present invention related to a handle assembly with a display unit for a two-wheeled vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A steering system of a two-wheeled saddle type vehicle comprises a steering member which is used for steering the vehicle in left or right direction by the user. Typically, a two wheeled vehicle such as a motorcycle includes a pair of handlebars namely a left handlebar and a right handlebar as a steering member. The distance between the pair of handlebars and a seat is maintained such that maximum comfort to the rider by providing optimum ergonomics. The pair of handle bar is supported on a handlebar holder. The handlebar holder is mounted to an upper clamp. The upper clamp being mounted on the pair of front forks. The upper clamp also has a provision for lock mechanism of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes a display unit or an instrument cluster. The display unit displays information such as speed, level of fuel, etc. to the rider. Conventionally, the display unit is mounted to the upper clamp near the lock mechanism and below the handlebar assembly. The display unit can also be mounted on top of the handlebar assembly.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0003] The present invention is described with reference to handle bar assembly for an exemplary embodiment along with the accompanying drawings. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to similar features and components.
[0004] Fig 1 exemplarily illustrates a front view of the essential elements of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
[0005] Fig 2 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of the essential elements of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
[0006] Fig 3 exemplarily illustrates a top view of the essential elements of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
[0007] Fig 4 exemplarily illustrates a side view of the essential elements of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0008] While riding it is important for the rider to have clear visibility of the road along with proper visibility of the display unit. The display unit comprises a housing, and a stay member connected to the housing. The housing houses the display unit and the stay member enables mounting of the display unit. When the display unit is mounted to an upper clamp, the position of the display unit is not in proximity of eye of the rider, therefore the rider has to lean forward every time he/she wants to have a look at it. The frequent forward leaning causes a discomfort and poor ergonomic experience for the rider. The problem exaggerates when the rider is riding in upright position, or in a very relaxed position.
[0009] As per known state of art, in order to increase the visibility of the display unit, the display unit is mounted on the top of the pair of handlebars. However, mounting the display unit on the top of the pair of handlebars, blocks the accessibility to the lock mechanism which is disposed beneath the pair of handlebars. Additionally, mounting the display unit on the pair of handle bars increases the weight of the steering assembly, eventually leading to poor handling of the vehicle.
[00010] As per yet another known art, the display unit can be positioned at a comfortable eye proximity of rider if the stay of the housing of the display unit is increased in length wise. However, increasing the length of the stay hampers the stability of the display unit due to vibrations being experienced by long stay members when the vehicle is in motion. Additionally, increasing the length of the stay increases the weight of the vehicle, eventually hampering the ease of handling, and higher production cost. Further, the durability of the display unit also deteriorates due to vibration being experienced.
[00011] Therefore, the present invention intends to solve the above challenges. The objective of the present invention is to provide a saddle type vehicle which can ensure proper visibility of the display unit without compromise on the ergonomics, comfort of the rider, durability of the display unit, accessibility to other vehicle parts, and road visibility.
[00012] It is yet another objective of the present invention to mount the display unit in the eye proximity of the rider.
[00013] It is yet another objective of the present invention to provide strong mounting to the display unit.
[00014] It is yet another objective of the present invention, to provide easy assembly of the display unit.
[00015] It is yet another objective of the present invention to provide a saddle vehicle with a display unit mounting provision in an economical effective way.
[00016] As per an embodiment of the present invention, a saddle type vehicle comprises: a handlebar assembly. The handlebar assembly comprises an upper clamp, a handle holder assembly, a pair of handle bar. The handle holder assembly being mounted on said upper clamp. The pair of handle bar is mounted at an upper portion on said handle holder assembly through a mounting provision. The upper portion of the handle holder assembly is the portion when viewed towards vehicle upward direction. The handle holder assembly is configured with a bulged portion. The bulged portion is a protruding portion configured to mount a display unit through a second mounting provision. The mounting of the display unit on the bulged portion enables mounting of the display unit at a comfortable eye proximity of the rider without increasing the length of the stay member.
[00017] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the second mounting provision comprises one or more opening. The one or more opening is capable to mount the stem member of the housing of said display unit.
[00018] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the lateral plane passing through the second mounting provision being parallel to a lateral plane passing through first mounting provision.
[00019] As per another embodiment of the present invention, said lateral plane of said second mounting provision being at an angle to said lateral plane passing through first mounting provision.
[00020] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the bulged portion being disposed beneath said upper portion.
[00021] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the handle holder assembly comprises a left handle holder and a right handle holder, and the bulged portion being provided on one of said left or right handle holder.
[00022] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the display unit display information relating vehicle running condition such as speed, fuel level etc.
[00023] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the bulged portion have an oval shaped edges portion being connected by a straight bridge portion.
[00024] The present subject matter is further described with reference to the accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the 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 foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms or fields of use disclosed. As such, it is contemplated that various alternate embodiments and/or modifications to the present disclosure, whether explicitly described or implied herein, are possible considering the disclosure. Having thus described embodiments of the present disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is limited only by the claims.
[00026] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[00027] Fig 1 exemplarily illustrates a front view of the essential elements of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As per an embodiment of the present invention, a saddle type vehicle (not shown) comprises: a pair of front forks (102), a handlebar assembly (100). The handlebar assembly (100) comprises an upper clamp (104), a handle holder assembly (108), a pair of handle bar (106a,106b). The upper clamp (104) has a provision (not shown) for mounting of the handle holder assembly (108) and a provision for a lock mechanism (105). The handle holder assembly (108) is mounted on the upper clamp (108). The handle holder assembly (108) comprises a left handle holder (108a) and a right handle holder (108b). The pair of handle bar (106a,106b) is mounted at an upper portion on said handle holder assembly (108) through a first mounting provision (110a). The upper portion of the handle holder assembly (108) is being the portion when view towards vehicle top, marked by ‘T’ in the fig. As per an embodiment of the present invention, the upper clamp (104) and the handle holder assembly (108) are integral parts. As per yet another embodiment of the present invention, the handle holder assembly (108) is a separate structure being mounted on the upper clamp (104). The vehicle also includes a display unit (112), which is mounted to the handle holder assembly (108). The display unit (112) display information relating vehicle running condition such as speed, fuel level etc.
[00028] Fig 2 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of the essential elements of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. One of the handlebar holder assemblies (108), i.e., either the left handle holder (108a) or the right handle holder (108b) is configured with a bulged portion (108ab). The invention has been further explained considering the left handle holder (108a). The bulged portion (108ab) is a protruding portion configured to mount the display unit (112) through a second mounting provision (110b). More specifically, the display unit (112) comprises a housing (112a), and a stay member (112b). The stay member (112b) is being mounted on the second mounting provision (110b). The mounting of the display unit (112) on the bulged portion (108ab) enables mounting of the display unit (112) at a comfortable eye proximity of the rider without increasing the length of the stay member (112b). The bulged portion (108ab) faces towards upside of the vehicle.
[00029] Fig 3 exemplarily illustrates a top view of the essential elements of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The left handle holder (108a) has an upper portion, having first mounting provisions (110a). The bulged portion (108ab) is a protruding portion configured to mount the display unit (112) through a second mounting provision (110b). The second mounting provision (110b) is disposed on top portion of the bulged portion (108ab). The top portion is towards vehicle top. Further, the second mounting provision (110b) comprises one or more openings capable to mount a stem member (112b) of the housing (112a) of said display unit (112). As per an embodiment of the present invention, the bulged portion (108ab) is disposed beneath the upper portion of the handle holder assembly (108). The bulged portion (108ab) have an oval shaped edges (O and O’) which are connected by a straight bridge portion (S). The structure has been provided to ensure minimal extra material being added to the existing handle holder assembly, in so doing the weight, and cost of production is reduced.
[0001] Fig 4 exemplarily illustrates a side view of the essential elements of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As per an embodiment of the present invention, a first lateral plane AA’ passing through the first mounting provision (110a) is substantially parallel to a second lateral plan (BB’) passing through the second mounting provision (110b). As per another embodiment of the present invention the lateral plane (BB’) of the second mounting provision (110b) being at an angle to said lateral plane (AA’) passing through first mounting provision (110). The positioning of the second mounting provision (110b) is being done to enable easy machining, assembly, accessibility of the display unit (112). Further, the positioning of the second mounting provision (110b) is such that the display unit (112) is mounted in comfortable eye proximity of the rider, without increasing the length of the stem member (112b). Further, the oval shaped edges (O, O’) provides enhanced aesthetic appearance to the handlebar assembly (100).
[0002] It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein. Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in light of the above disclosure. Therefore, within the scope of claims of the present subject matter, the present disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described.

List of Reference numerals
100: Handlebar assembly
102: pair of front forks
104: Upper clamp
105: Lock mechanism
106a, 106b: pair of handle bar
108: Handle holder assembly
108ab: Bulged portion
110a: First mounting provision
110b: Second mounting provision
112: Display unit
112a: Housing
112b: Stay member
,CLAIMS:We claim:
1. A saddle type vehicle comprising:
a handlebar assembly (100), said handle bar assembly (100) comprising:
an upper clamp (104), said upper clamp (104) being mounted on a pair of front forks (102);
a handle holder assembly (108), said handle holder assembly (108) being mounted on said upper clamp (104);
a pair of handle bar (106a,106b), said pair of handle bar (106a,106b) being mounted at an upper portion of said handle holder assembly (108), said mounting being through a first mounting provision (110a), said upper portion being disposed towards vehicle top direction;
said handle holder assembly (108) being configured with a bulged portion (108ab), said bulged portion (108ab) being protruding portion configured to mount a display unit (112) through a second mounting provision (110b) provided on said bulged portion (108ab).
2. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second mounting provision (110b) comprises one or more openings, said one or more openings being capable to mount a stem member (112b) of a housing (112a) of said display unit (112).
3. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second mounting provision (110b) being disposed on top portion of said bulged portion (108ab), said top portion being towards vehicle top.
4. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein a second lateral plane (BB’) passing through the second mounting provision (110b) being parallel to a first lateral plane (AA’) passing through first mounting provision (110a) when seen in a side view of said vehicle.
5. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second lateral plane (BB’) of said second mounting provision (110b) being at an angle to said first lateral plane (AA’) passing through first mounting provision (110a).
6. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bulged portion (108ab) being disposed beneath said upper portion.
7. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, said handle holder assembly (108) comprises a left handle holder (108a) and a right handle holder (108b), said bulged portion (108ab) being provided on one of said left or right handle holder (108a,108b).
8. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said display unit (112) being capable of displaying information relating vehicle running condition.
9. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said top portion of said bulged portion (108ab) having an oval shaped edges (OO’) and being connected by a straight bridge portion (S).
10. A handle holder assembly (108) for a handle bar assembly (100) of a saddle type vehicle, said handle holder assembly (108) comprises
a first mounting provision (110a), said first mounting provision (110a) configured to mount a pair of handlebars (106a,106b);
a second mounting provision, said second mounting provision (110b) being configured to mount a display unit (112);
wherein said second mounting provision (110b) being disposed on a bulged portion (108ab) of said handle holder assembly (108).