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A Holding Assembly Of A Vehicle

Abstract: The present invention relates to a holding assembly (400) of a vehicle (300). The holding assembly (400) comprises of a rear frame assembly (200) including a pair of rear tubes (203) and a rear cover assembly (170) being configured to cover the rear frame assembly (200) of the vehicle (300). The rear cover assembly (170) includes at least one insertion opening (405). The pillion rider, upon insertion of his fingers through at least one insertion opening (405), grabs a portion of the rear frame assembly (200).

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
30 March 2022
Publication Number
40/2023
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

TVS Motor Company Limited
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai

Inventors

1. PRASHANT KUMAR VASANTBHAI MAKWANA
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006
2. HEWAN MISKEEN
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006
3. HIRAN KUMAR KIZAKHAKHARA CHANDRASHEKHAR
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006
4. GANAPATHY SUBRAMANIAN SIVA SUBRAMANIAN
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006

Specification

DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter described herein generally relates to a holding assembly, and particularly but not exclusively relates to a holding assembly of a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A conventional vehicle includes a frame assembly to support different parts of the vehicle. In an upper portion of the frame assembly, a handlebar assembly is rotatably integrally connected to the steering shaft. In a front portion of the frame assembly, a fuel tank assembly is arranged immediately behind the handlebar assembly and is disposed over a power source, for example an internal combustion engine assembly. A seat assembly is placed behind the fuel tank assembly. The seat assembly includes a front rider seating portion and a pillion rider seating portion. The pillion rider seating portion is placed on the rear part of the frame assembly, where the rear part of the frame assembly is covered by a tail cover assembly. Above the tail cover assembly and behind the seat assembly, a pillion handle is provided for the pillion rider to grab.
[0003] The pillion handle usually comes with a vehicle, as a safety and comfort feature. The pillion rider while being seated behind the rider can grab the pillion handle and relax and enjoy the ride. It is useful for a pillion rider, especially in conditions where an experience of sudden jerk can disbalance the pillion rider. In such conditions when the driver/rider suddenly applies brakes, then the lower part of the pillion rider comes to rest but his upper part remains in motion due to the inertia of motion. As a result, the pillion rider tends to fall forward. In such conditions if the pillion rider holds the pillion handle firmly, he can restrict his forward motion and prevent himself from falling forwardly.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0004] The detailed description is described with reference to an embodiment of a holding assembly of a vehicle. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0005] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a conventional vehicle.
[0006] Figure 2 illustrates a side perspective view of the frame assembly of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0007] Figure 3 to Figure 4 illustrates different perspective views of a two wheeled vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0008] Figure 5 illustrate an exploded view of the rear portion of a two wheeled vehicle in accordance to an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0009] Figure 6a to Figure 6c illustrate rear portion of a two wheeled vehicle illustrating different views of the rear cover assembly of the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00010] Usually, in a conventional vehicle, the pillion handle, also called as a grab rail is a separate part attached to the rear portion of the vehicle. The pillion handle is usually a bulged part, that protrudes out in a vehicle height direction, away from the ground. In conventional vehicle, such outward bulged protrusion usually results in discomfort for the pillion rider. This is because often the leg of the pillion rider comes in contact with the bulged protrusion, when the pillion rider tries to mount on to the pillion seat or dismount from the pillion seat. Such unintended contact can also leave the leg of the pillion rider bruised and can also lead to discomfort while seating as the protruding or bulged portion consumes excess vertical space necessitating pillion to stretch legs higher for seating. In some known arts, a portion of the protrusion of the pillion handle can get entangled with fabric of the pillion leading to potential risk of a fall while seating.
[00011] Some known arts also suggest mounting of the pillion handle as a protruded part on the sides of the rear portion of the vehicle, in the vehicle width direction, while ensuring that the pillion handle is within the reach of the pillion rider. Such sideward layout also causes discomfort to the pillion rider, because the legs of the pillion rider will come in contact with the pillion handle both while mounting and dismounting the vehicle, and while the pillion rider is seated on the vehicle. Moreover, the rear leg space of the vehicle gets compromised because of the sideward protrusion created by the sidewards placed pillion handle.
[00012] Also, the conventional bulged protrusion of the pillion handle, increases the drag force acting on the vehicle. This is because the conventional bulged protrusion tends to act against the motion of the vehicle, and to some extent effects the overall speed of the vehicle.
[00013] Therefore, there is a need of a pillion handle which is without such bulged protrusion, ensuring minimum contact of the pillion rider’s legs with the pillion handle while a pillion is mounting on and dismounting from the vehicle.
[00014] Conventionally, the pillion handle requires to be sturdy enough to bear at least 10 kgs of weight, if applied. This is because, in conditions where a sudden brake is applied by the rider, and the vehicle comes to a halt, but due to inertia the body of the pillion rider tends to move forward. To restrict such forward motion of the body of the pillion rider, the pillion rider grabs the pillion handle firmly, which exerts a considerable pulling or pushing force on the pillion handle and the attachment of the pillion handle to the vehicle. Therefore, the pillion handle along with the attachment should be always sturdy enough to bear the firm grip of the pillion rider along with the considerable pulling or pushing force exerted by the pillion rider.
[00015] Some other known arts suggest assembling of the pillion handle as a separate part either on the rear frame of the vehicle, or in some cases on the side cover of the vehicle. The usage of such extra part increases the part number and cost associated with it because of a greater number of mountings required to mount the separate part. Such increased number of part count further increases the overall assembly time of the vehicle. Moreover, usage of such extra part also adds on to the overall weight of the vehicle, which is an undesirable aspect of any vehicle.
[00016] Moreover, conventionally the tail cover or neighboring parts requires cut-out provisions on the surface, to assemble the pillion handle. Such requirement of cut-out provisions creates difficulty in achieving seamless fit and finish of the parts of the vehicle, due to the complexity in the assembly and individual part variations of the parts on which the pillion handle is mounted.
[00017] Also, since the pillion handle is an exposed part, over a time period because of constant exposure to the atmosphere and changing weather, the paint or the material of the grab rail chips off, causing into wear of the pillion handle. Such chipping off of the paint or material of the pillion handle also compromises with the aesthetic appeal of the overall vehicle.
[00018] Moreover, since the conventional pillion handle is mostly an exposed metallic part. The pillion handle can reach up to considerable extremes of temperatures, i.e. can get considerably hot or cold because of the good conductibility provided by the metallic make of the pillion handle. For example, the pillion handle can get considerably hot when the vehicle is parked under the sun or under extremes of conditions. Grabbing such considerable hot or cold conventional pillion handle causes discomfort to the pillion rider. Therefore, it is desired that the pillion handle should be such that at any point of time, the temperature of the pillion handle is neither too hot or too cold.
[00019] Hence, there is a need of addressing the above circumstances and problems of the known arts.
[00020] The present subject matter has been devised in view of the above circumstances as well as solving other problems of the known art.
[00021] The present subject matter discloses in an embodiment, a straddle type vehicle with an improved holding means including a rear frame assembly and a rear cover assembly. The rear frame assembly includes a pair of rear tubes that forms the rear frame assembly. The pair of rear tubes are extended rearwardly as an extended rear frame. A rear cover assembly is configured to cover the rear frame assembly of the vehicle.
[00022] A seat assembly includes a rider portion and a pillion portion. The rear cover assembly substantially covers side portions and rear portion of a frame assembly of the vehicle including a predetermined portion of extended rear frame. The seat assembly covers substantially upper portion of the rear frame assembly of the vehicle, including the rear tubes.
[00023] As per an aspect, the rear frame assembly includes at least one holding cavity or recess disposed below a pillion portion of the seat assembly such that, at least one holding cavity provides substantial grip over the vehicle, when a pillion inserts his fingers within the holding cavity.
[00024] As per an aspect, the extended rear frame includes at least one holding cavity on the sides. At least one side cover of the rear cover assembly includes at least one insertion opening or recess that matches with the profile of the holding cavity which is provided on the extended rear frame. At least one holding cavity provides substantial grip over the vehicle to said pillion rider upon insertion of fingers of the pillion rider through the insertion opening and grabbing the predetermined portion of the rear frame assembly through the holding cavity wherein the predetermined portion is capable of acting like a pillion handle grab portion for the pillion to securely hold.
[00025] As per an alternate embodiment, the cover frame assembly includes at least one side cover and at least one bottom cover. The holding cavity is formed at least one side cover and at least one bottom cover.
[00026] As per an alternate embodiment, the holding cavity is formed on a portion of the extended rear frame and the insertion opening is formed on at least a portion of a side cover.
[00027] As per an alternate embodiment, the pillion rider may extend his fingers through the insertion opening formed on the side cover to hold at least one rear tube from the pair of rear tubes provided within the rear frame assembly.
[00028] As per an alternate embodiment, the at least one holding cavity and at least one insertion opening is a scoop in form of a recess. The profile of the scoop is broad at the central portion and tapering at either ends.
[00029] As per an aspect, the holding cavity is large enough to insert at least two fingers of a pillion from the insertion opening and within the holding cavity. The large enough cavity is defined by a pre-defined length, pre-defined width and a pre-defined depth.
[00030] As per an alternate embodiment, the extended rear frame comprises of middle cavity to provide space for packaging of electrical components at the rear portion of the vehicle. Such middle cavity is also provided to reduce the weight of the overall rear frame assembly.
[00031] As per an alternate embodiment, the extended rear frame being integral with the pair of rear tubes of rear frame assembly.
[00032] As per an alternate embodiment, the extended rear frame being detachably attached with the pair of rear tubes of rear frame assembly.
[00033] As per an alternate embodiment, the extended rear frame comprises of a latching mechanism. The latching mechanism may be provided to strap the luggage of the rider of the vehicle. The latching mechanism may be used to hold any electrical component of the vehicle.
[00034] Exemplary embodiments detailing features regarding the aforesaid and other advantages of the present subject matter will be described hereunder with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various aspects of different embodiments of the present invention will become discernible from the following description set out hereunder. Rather, the following description provides a convenient illustration for implementing exemplary embodiments of the invention. 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. Further, it is to be noted that terms “upper”, “down”, “right”, “left”, “front”, “forward”, “rearward”, “downward”, “upward”, “top”, “bottom”, “exterior”, “interior” and like terms are used herein based on the illustrated state or in a standing state of the two wheeled vehicles with a user riding thereon. Furthermore, arrows wherever provided in the top right corner of figure(s) in the drawings depicts direction with respect to the vehicle, wherein an arrow F denotes front direction, an arrow R indicates rear direction, an arrow Up denotes upward direction, an arrow Dw denotes downward direction, an arrow RH denotes right side, and an arrow LH denotes left side. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
[00035] Figure 1 illustrates a side view and a rear view of a conventional vehicle 100. Figure 3 and Figure 4 illustration a vehicle 300 as per the present invention. For clarity, all three figures shall be discussed together here. The vehicle 100 includes a frame assembly 200 (shown in Figure 2) to support different parts of the vehicle 100. In an upper portion of the frame assembly 200, a handlebar assembly 115 is rotatably integrally connected to the steering shaft (not shown). The handlebar assembly 115 is used to steer the vehicle 100 and is connected to a front wheel 185 through the steering shaft (not shown) and a front fork assembly (not shown). An upper portion of the front wheel 185 is covered by a front fender 190 which prevents mud and water from getting deflected towards the steering shaft (not shown). Further, the front fork assembly (not labeled) is supported on the front fender 190 by means of a brace fender (not shown).
[00036] In a front portion of the frame assembly 200 a fuel tank assembly 120 is arranged immediately behind the handlebar assembly 115 and is disposed over a first power source, for example an internal combustion engine assembly 180. A seat assembly 125 is placed behind the fuel tank assembly 120. The seat assembly 125 includes a front rider seating portion, herein called as a front seat 125a (shown in Figure 3) and a pillion rider seating portion, herein called as a pillion seat 125b (shown in Figure 3). The pillion rider seating portion is placed on the rear part of the frame assembly 200, where the rear part of the frame assembly 200 is covered by the tail cover assembly 130.
[00037] Suspension systems are provided for comfortable steering of the two wheeled vehicle 100 on the road. A front suspension assembly 195 serves as rigidity component for the front portion of the vehicle 100 just like the frame assembly 200. The front suspension assembly 195 clamped to the head tube 201 (shown in Figure 2) through an upper bracket (not shown) and a lower bracket (not shown) is capable of being moved to the left and right. Further, a rear suspension system 160, which is a hydraulic damped arrangement, is connected to the frame assembly 200. The rear suspension system 160 comprises of at least one rear suspension 160 preferably disposed centrally in the longitudinal mid plane of the vehicle 100. However, in a vehicle 100 with two rear suspensions 160, the same may be disposed on the left side and the right side respectively of the vehicle 100.
[00038] The first power source, for example the internal combustion engine assembly 180 is mounted to a front lower portion of the frame assembly 200 by means of an engine assembly mounting bracket (not shown). The internal combustion assembly 200 is conventionally covered on top by means of an engine assembly top cover (shown in Figure 3). The internal combustion engine assembly 180 is partially covered on the lower side of the internal combustion engine assembly 180 by an engine assembly side cover 175. The internal combustion engine assembly 180 is equipped with an exhaust system that includes an exhaust pipe connected to the internal combustion engine assembly 180 and a muffler assembly 155 connected to the exhaust pipe. The muffler assembly 155 extends rearwards along the right side of the rear wheel 150.
[00039] Further, a swing arm 191 extending rearwards is swingably connected to a lower rear portion of the vehicle 100. The rear wheel 150 is rotatably supported at a rear end of the swing arm 191. Power from the internal combustion engine assembly 180 is transmitted to the rear wheel 150 through a power drive mechanism, such as a drive chain, so as to drive and rotate the rear wheel 150. A center stand 165 is provided in between the front wheel 185 and the rear wheel 150 for parking the vehicle 100.
[00040] A rear fender 145 for covering an upper side of the rear wheel 150 is mounted to a rear portion of the vehicle 100 to prevent mud and water splashed by the rotating rear wheel 150 from entering the muffler assembly 155, the internal combustion engine assembly 180 and other parts disposed close by. To enhance the overall aesthetics of the vehicle 100 and to prevent undesired foreign particles from entering parts of the vehicle 100, a plurality of rear covers (not labeled) is attached to a rear portion of the frame assembly 200.
[00041] Area below the seat assembly 125 and the fuel tank assembly 120 of the vehicle 100 is covered on both sides and on the rear side by a rear cover assembly 170. The rear cover assembly 170 includes the one or more side covers 401a, 401b (shown in Figure 5) and at least one bottom cover 402 (shown in Figure 5).
[00042] For the safety of the rider and in conformance with the traffic rules, a headlamp assembly 105 that includes a headlamp 110 and front indicator lights 140a are provided in the front portion of the vehicle 100. On the rear portion of the two wheeled vehicle 100 a tail lamp 131 and rear indicator light 140b are provided on the rear portion of the tail cover assembly 130. Above the tail cover assembly 130 and behind the seat assembly 125 a pillion handle 135 is provided for the pillion rider to grab. The pillion handle 135 in the present illustration is shown within the dotted circle. The pillion handle 135 is a metallic separate bulged part, that protrudes out in a vehicle height direction, away from the ground and is attached on the side covers 401a, 401b of the rear cover assembly 170 on each side of the vehicle 100.
[00043] In conventional vehicle 100, such outward bulged protrusion usually results in discomfort for the pillion rider. This is because often the leg of the pillion rider comes in contact with the bulged protrusion, when the pillion rider tries to mount the pillion seat or dismount from the pillion seat. Such unintended contact can also leave the leg of the pillion rider bruised.
[00044] Figure 2 illustrates a side perspective view of the frame assembly 200 of a vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The front portion of the frame assembly 200 includes a head tube 201. The head tube 201 supports the front suspension assembly, which further supports the handle bar assembly 115 in a steerable manner. The central portion of the frame assembly 200 includes a single middle tube 202 that extends rearward from the head tube 201 and further extends downwardly towards the ground. A pair of rear tubes 203 extends from a portion of middle tube 202, horizontally and rearwardly. The rear tubes 203 forms the rear portion of the frame assembly 200, and supports other assemblies of the vehicle 100, at the rear portion. A single down tube 204 extends downwardly from the head tube 201. The internal combustion engine assembly 180 (shown in Figure 1) is disposed within the space provided between the down tube 204 and the downward extension of the middle tube 202.
[00045] Figure 3 to Figure 4 illustrates different perspective views of a two wheeled vehicle 300 in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 3 illustrates a side view and Figure 4 illustrates a rear view of the two wheeled vehicle 300 in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The two-wheeler vehicle 300 illustrated in both the figures includes a pair of side covers 401a, 401b of a rear cover assembly 170, which extends below the fuel tank assembly 120 of the vehicle 300, moving along the sides of the seat assembly 125, including the front seat 125a and the pillion seat 125b, and reaching up to the rearmost portion of the sides of the vehicle 300 covering the rear sides of the vehicle 300.
[00046] Both illustrations further illustrate a straddle type vehicle 300 with a holding assembly portion 400 disposed at a rear side of the vehicle 300, particularly designed for the pillion rider. The assembly portion 400 is configured to act as an pillion handle which is inbuilt with the rear cover assembly 170 of the vehicle 300. The assembly portion 400 is disposed below the pillion seat 125b and above the rear fender 145 and the rear wheel 150 of the vehicle 100. The holding assembly portion 400 is placed such that it is within the reach of the fingers of the pillion rider while being seated on the pillion side 125b of the vehicle 300.
[00047] The holding assembly portion 400 includes a pair of insertion opening 405 provided on each side of the holding assembly portion 400 of the vehicle 300. The placement of the insertion openings 405 is such that they are approximately equidistant from the tail lamp 131 of the vehicle 300 by a distance D2 and placed above the rear wheel 150. The pair of insertion openings 405 is disposed above the ground by a pre-defined distance D1, measured between an imaginary line YY’ representing the ground below the rear wheel 150 and another imaginary line XX’ connecting the top most portion of the pair of insertion openings 405. The distance D1 depends upon the height of the pillion seat 125b from the ground.
[00048] Figure 5 illustrate an exploded view of the holding assembly portion of a two wheeled vehicle 300 in accordance to an embodiment. The exploded view illustrates the rear frame assembly 200 and rear cover assembly 170 disposed below the pillion seat 125b, the rider sear 125a. The sides of the rear frame assembly is covered by means of the side covers 401a and 401b on each side of the vehicle 100. The bottom portion of the frame assembly is covered by means of the bottom cover 402. The insertion opening 405 is formed when the side cover 401a, 401b and the bottom cover 402 get assembled together. A holding cavity 407 is provided on the extended rear frame 406. The holding cavity 407 matches the profile of the insertion opening 405. The holding cavity 407 provides substantial grip over the vehicle 300 to the pillion rider upon insertion of fingers of the pillion rider through the insertion opening 405 and thereby enables grabbing a portion of the rear frame assembly through the holding cavity 407. In an embodiment, the holding cavity 407 and the insertion opening 405 are a scoop which means the profile of the scoop is broad in the middle region and tapered at either ends. The holding cavity 407 and the insertion opening 405 are large enough to insert at least two fingers of the pillion rider. Both the holding cavity 407 and the insertion opening 405 are of a pre-defined length, pre-defined width and a pre-defined depth. As per an embodiment, the pre-defined length ranges between 200 mm and 260 mm, pre-defined width ranges between 25 mm and 45 mm and pre-defined depth ranges between 20 mm and 40 mm.
[00049] In an embodiment, the extended rear frame 406 comprises of middle cavity 409 to provide space for packaging of electrical components at the rear portion of vehicle 300. The middle cavity 409 may also be provided to reduce the overall weight of the frame assembly 200. In another embodiment, extended rear frame 406 being integral with the pair of rear tubes 203 of rear frame assembly 170. In an alternate embodiment, the extended rear frame 406 being detachably attached with the pair of rear tubes 203 of rear frame assembly 170. In yet another embodiment, the holding assembly portion 400 of the vehicle 300 comprises of a latching mechanism 408. The latching mechanism 408 is provided so that the rider of the vehicle or the pillion can strap their luggage or any other item so that they have a comfortable ride for long distance travel. Further, the latching mechanism 408 may also be provided to mount any electrical component of the vehicle.
[00050] In yet another embodiment, a pillion rider may insert his fingers through the insertion opening 405 and reach out to hold the pair of rear tubes 203 provided at the rear portion of the vehicle 300.
[00051] Herein, the required strength for the holding cavity 407 to function as a pillion handle or grab rail is met by the rear frame assembly 170 by means of the extended rear frame 406. The side covers 401a and 401b extends throughout the sides of the vehicle 300, providing a smooth finish and aerodynamically optimized vehicle. Providing holding cavity 407 on both sides of the vehicle functions as a strong firm holding touch point while also significantly reducing the vibration of the vehicle 300 felt by the pillion rider. Therefore, the holding cavity 407 increases the durability of the holding assembly portion 400. Further, the inconvenience caused to the pillion rider in the convention art is also reduced by providing the insertion on the side covers 401a and 401b of the rear cover assembly.
[00052] Figure 6a to Figure 6c illustrate rear portion of a two wheeled vehicle illustrating different views of the rear cover assembly 170 of the present subject matter. Fig. 6a illustrates the perspective view of the rear cover assembly 170 of the vehicle 300. Fig. 6b illustrates the side view of the rear cover assembly 170 of the vehicle 300. Fig. 6c illustrates the top view of the rear cover assembly 170 of the vehicle 300.
[00053] The seat assembly includes a riding portion, for example a rider seat 125a and a pillion portion, for example a pillion seat 125b. The holding assembly portion 400 comprises a rear cover assembly 170. The rear cover assembly 170 substantially covers side portions and rear portion of a frame assembly 200 (shown in Figure 2) of the vehicle 300 including at least one rear tube 203 (shown in Figure 2). The seat assembly 125, covers substantially upper portion of the rear frame assembly 200 of the vehicle 300, including the rear tubes 203. The rear cover assembly 170 includes at least one insertion opening 405 disposed below the pillion portion 125b of the seat assembly. The at least one holding cavity 407 provides substantial grip over the vehicle, when a pillion inserts his fingers through the insertion opening 405. The holding cavity 407 and insertion opening 405 are large enough to insert at least two fingers of the pillion within the holding cavity 407. The large enough space is defined by a pre-defined length, pre-defined width and a pre-defined depth. The pre-defined length ranges between 200 mm and 260 mm, the pre-defined width ranges between 25 mm and 45 mm, and the pre-defined depth ranges between 20 mm and 40 mm.
[00054] In the present subject matter, since, the desired strength to hold the rear portion of the vehicle 300 is achieved by the rear frame assembly 200 and the rear cover assembly 170 alone, the holding cavity 407 and the insertion opening 405 are created without any substantial change in the overall layout dimensions of the vehicle 300 as well as without adding any protruding or bulging parts to the vehicle 300.
[00055] Since, the present subject matter obviates the need of a protruded bulged pillion handle, by providing an inbuilt holding assembly portion 400 in the rear cover assembly 170 and rear frame assembly 200, safety of pillion from hurting himself while mounting on or dismounting from the vehicle 300 is ensured.
[00056] Also, the obviation of the separate bulged pillion handle, ensures part reduction, weight reduction, cost reduction, ease in serviceability and assembly of the vehicle 300.
[00057] Moreover, since the present subject matter does not require any separate mounting parts, the fit and finish of the cover frame assembly 170 is maintained and the aesthetic appeal is increased.
[00058] The present subject matter is applicable to any vehicle where the pillion requires to hold the rear portion of vehicle 300 for attaining stability.
[00059] Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in the light of 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 NUMERAL

100: Conventional Vehicle
105: Headlamp assembly
110: Headlamp
115: Handle bar assembly
120: Fuel tank assembly
125: Seat assembly
125a: Front seat
125b: Pillion seat
130: Tail cover assembly
131: Tail lamp
135: Pillion handle
140a: Front indicator lights
140b: Rear indicator lights
145: Rear fender
145a: Hugger
150: Rear wheel
155: Muffler assembly
160: Rear suspension system
165: Center stand
170: rear cover assembly
175: Engine assembly side cover
180: engine assembly
185: Front wheel
190: Front fender
191: Swing arm
200: Rear frame assembly
201: Head tube
202: Middle tube
203: Rear tube
204: Down tube
300: Vehicle
400: Holding assembly portion
401: Side covers
401a: Side cover-right
401b: Side cover-left
402: Bottom cover
405: Insertion opening
406: Extended rear frame
407: Holding cavity
408: Latching mechanism
409: Middle cavity
,CLAIMS:We Claim:
1. A straddle type vehicle (300), said straddle type vehicle (300 )being configured with a holding assembly portion (400) at a rear side of said vehicle (300), said holding assembly portion (400) including:
a rear frame assembly (200) having a pair of rear tubes (203); and
a rear cover assembly (170) being configured to cover said rear frame assembly (200) of said vehicle (300), said rear cover assembly (170) including at least one insertion opening (405);
wherein,
a pillion rider, upon insertion of his fingers through said at least one insertion opening (405), grabs a portion of said rear frame assembly (200) for enabling said pillion rider an easy mounting on to and dismounting from said vehicle (300).

2. The holding assembly portion (400) of a vehicle (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said rear frame assembly (200) being extended rearwardly as an extended rear frame (406).

3. The holding assembly portion (400) of a vehicle (300) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said extended rear frame (406) includes at least one holding cavity (407) on sides of said extended rear frame (406).

4. The holding assembly portion (400) of a vehicle (300) as claimed in claim 3, wherein at least one cover of said rear cover assembly (170) includes said at least one insertion opening (405) that matches with the profile of said at least one holding cavity (407) provided on said extended rear frame (406).

5. The holding assembly portion (400) of a vehicle (300) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said at least one holding cavity (407) provides substantial grip over said vehicle (300) to said pillion rider upon insertion of fingers of said pillion rider through said at least one insertion opening (405) and grabbing a predetermined portion of said rear frame assembly (200) through said holding cavity (407).

6. The holding assembly portion (400) of a vehicle (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a seat assembly (125) being provided to cover upper portion of said rear frame assembly (200) of said vehicle (300).

7. The holding assembly portion (400) of a vehicle (300) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said at least one holding cavity (407) and at least one insertion opening (405) being a scoop profile, wherein profile of said scoop being broad in middle region and tapered at either ends.

8. The holding assembly portion (400) of a vehicle (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said rear cover assembly (170) includes a pair of side covers (401a, 401b) covering each side of said vehicle (300) and a bottom cover (402) covering rear portion of said vehicle (300).

9. The holding assembly portion (400) of a vehicle (300) as claimed in claim 8, wherein said insertion opening (405) being formed on at least a portion of said side cover (401).

10. The holding assembly portion (400) of a vehicle (300) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said holding cavity (407) and said insertion opening (405) being large enough to insert at least two fingers of said pillion rider, wherein said holding cavity (407) and said insertion opening (405), said holding cavity (407) is of a pre-defined length, pre-defined width and a pre-defined depth.

11. The holding assembly portion (400) of a vehicle (300) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said pre-defined length ranges between 200 mm and 260 mm.

12. The holding assembly portion (400) of a vehicle (300) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said pre-defined width ranges between 25 mm and 45 mm.

13. The holding assembly portion (400) of a vehicle (300) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said pre-defined depth ranges between 20 mm and 40 mm.

14. The holding assembly portion (400) of a vehicle (300) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said extended rear frame (406) comprises of middle cavity (409) to provide space for packaging of electrical components at the rear portion of said vehicle (300).

15. The holding assembly portion (400) of a vehicle (300) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said extended rear frame (406) being integral with said pair of rear tubes (203) of rear frame assembly (200).

16. The holding assembly portion (400) of a vehicle (300) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said extended rear frame (406) being detachably attached with said pair of rear tubes (203) of rear frame assembly (200).

17. The holding assembly portion (400) of a vehicle (300) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said extended rear frame (406) comprises of a latching mechanism (408) for enabling detachable attachment of an object by user of said vehicle (300).

18. A vehicle (300), said vehicle (300) including:
a holding assembly portion (400), said holding assembly portion (400) comprising:
a rear frame assembly (200) including a pair of rear tubes (203); and
a rear cover assembly (170) being configured to cover said rear frame assembly (200) of said vehicle (300), said rear cover assembly (170) including at least one insertion opening (405);
wherein,
said pillion rider, upon insertion of his fingers through said at least one insertion opening (405), grabs a portion of said rear frame assembly (200).

Documents

Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202241018825-PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION [30-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-30
2 202241018825-FORM 1 [30-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-30
3 202241018825-DRAWINGS [30-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-30
4 202241018825-DRAWING [02-11-2022(online)].pdf 2022-11-02
5 202241018825-CORRESPONDENCE-OTHERS [02-11-2022(online)].pdf 2022-11-02
6 202241018825-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [02-11-2022(online)].pdf 2022-11-02
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