Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present subject matter relates to a vehicle, more particularly, an integrated rear fender of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] In general, conventional vehicles are propelled through a power unit such as an internal combustion engine or an electric motor. The conventional vehicles also include a plurality of cover assembly to cover one or more vehicle parts and to prevent damage of the vehicle parts.
[003] The conventional vehicle include a pillion handle being mounted to a portion of a frame assembly and is disposed below a portion of a seat assembly. A tail lamp is mounted below the pillion handle to a portion of the frame assembly in a tail lamp mounting bracket.
[004] However, mounting of each of the pillion handle and the tail lamp on separate mounting brackets increases the overall part count and weight of the vehicle. In order to overcome this problem, an integrated mounting bracket for mounting one or more vehicle parts in known and developed in the art.
[005] In the conventional integrated fenders known in the art, a rear fender in integrated with one or more cut outs or grooves to accommodate the tail lamp. However, the rear fender is mounted to a portion of the frame assembly of the vehicle using one or more fasteners.
[006] Further in the above configuration, there are gaps and misalignment of the fender on the vehicle during assembly of the vehicle. Further, there is difficulty in painting the integrated parts due to irregularity in the machining process.
[007] Furthermore, an integrated fender known in the art is disposed below a pillion handle and a tail cover of the vehicle terminates at a pillion seat assembly of the vehicle. In such a configuration, a separate mounting bracket or an intermediary mounting bracket is required to connect the rear fender and the tail cover. Hence, this configuration increases the overall part count of the vehicle and also creates more gaps between the vehicle parts during assembly of the vehicle.
[008] Thus, the conventional configuration of the integrated fender does not cover or connect a tail cover of the vehicle and also the integrated fender requires additional assembly processes to assemble the integrated fender on the vehicle.
SUMMARY
[009] The present subject matter provides a vehicle comprising an integrated rear fender. The integrated rear fender comprising a hood portion and the hood portion is configured to connect and cover a rear portion of a pair of tail covers of the vehicle and the pair of tail covers being mounted on a pair of rear frame members of the vehicle.
[010] As per an aspect of the present invention, a vehicle comprising a frame assembly, a pair of tail covers and an integrated rear fender. The frame assembly including a pair of rear frame members. The pair of tail covers covering the pair of rear frame members. The integrated rear fender comprising a hood portion and the hood portion covering a rear portion of the pair of tail covers.
[011] As per an embodiment, the hood portion extending rearwardly downwardly from the rear portion of the pair of tail covers. The hood portion is mounted on a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is mounted on a cross member of the pair of rear frame members of the frame assembly.
[012] As per another embodiment, the hood portion is disposed at an end portion and between the pair of tail covers. The pair of tail covers extending up to an end portion of the pair of rear frame members.
[013] As per another embodiment, the integrated rear fender including a tail cover centre, a tail lamp mounting bracket for accommodating a tail lamp, a provision for accommodating one or more rear turn signal lamps, and a rear fender for covering a rear wheel of the vehicle. The hood portion is configured to extend downwardly to the tail cover centre and the hood portion is integrated with the tail cover centre.
[014] As per another embodiment, the tail cover centre is configured to have a depression for providing strength and rigidity. The tail lamp mounting bracket being configured to extend downwardly from the tail cover centre. The tail lamp mounting bracket being configured to have the one or more provisions on each of a left side and a right side of the tail lamp mounting bracket for mounting the one or more turn signal lamps. The rear fender comprising a groove and the groove having mounting provisions for mounting a license plate of the vehicle.
[015] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.

BRIEF DESCRIPT ION OF THE DRAWINGS
[016] The present invention is described with reference to figures. This invention is implementable in two-wheeled, three wheeled and four wheeled vehicles. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components. Further, the inventive features of the invention are outlined in the appended claims.
[017] Figure 1a illustrates a left side view of an exemplary two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[018] Figure 1b illustrates a perspective view of a rear portion of a frame assembly of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[019] Figure 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of an integrated rear fender of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[020] Figure 3 illustrates a front view of the integrated rear fender of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[021] Figure 4 illustrates a top view of the integrated rear fender of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[022] Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of the integrated rear fender of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[023] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of a bottom of the integrated rear fender of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[024] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims.
[025] The present subject matter is further described with reference to 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.
[026] The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms or particular 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 in light of 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.
[027] Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, “third”, “primary”, “secondary”, “main” or any other ordinary and/or numerical terms, should also be taken only as identifiers, to assist the reader's understanding of the various elements, embodiments, variations and/or modifications of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, particularly as to the order, or preference, of any element, embodiment, variation and/or modification relative to, or over, another element, embodiment, variation and/or modification.
[028] Hence it is an object of the present invention to provide an integrated rear fender of a vehicle to cover a pair of tail covers of the vehicle and also overcome other related problems known in the art.
[029] It is also an object of the present invention to reduce overall part count and weight of the rear fender of the vehicle.
[030] It is also an object of the present invention to reduce machining loss and also misalignment of parts while assembling a rear fender on the vehicle.
[031] It is also an object of the present invention to provide ease of assembly and ease of serviceability of the integrated rear fender on the vehicle.
[032] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[033] Figure 1a illustrates a left side view of an exemplary two wheeled vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 1b illustrates a perspective view of a rear portion of a frame assembly (200) of the two wheeled vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity, figures 1a and 1b will be discussed together. A vehicle (100) comprising a frame assembly (200). In one embodiment, the vehicle (100) is a two wheeled vehicle and being configured to run by a power unit (112). The power unit (112) is an internal combustion engine, an electric motor, or a combination of both in one embodiment. The vehicle (100) comprising a headlamp assembly (102) and a handle bar assembly (104) in a front portion of the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) is also configured to have a fuel tank (106) in one embodiment, and the fuel tank (106) is disposed behind the handlebar assembly (104) of the vehicle (100). The handle bar assembly (104) is configured to extend downwardly to connect with a steering assembly (not shown) of the vehicle (100) for maneuverability of the vehicle (100). The steering assembly (not shown) is connected to a portion of a front wheel (114) of the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) further comprising a seat assembly (108) disposed behind the fuel tank (106) of the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) also comprising a rear wheel (110) being disposed at a rear portion of the vehicle (100).
[034] The frame assembly (200) of the vehicle (100) comprising a front portion and a rear portion. The rear portion of the frame assembly (200) comprising a pair of rear frame members (202a, 202b). The pair of rear frame members (202a, 202b) being configured to act as a pair of seat rails for disposition of a pillion seat of the seat assembly (108) of the vehicle (100). The pair of rear frame members (202a, 202b) is joined by a first bridge portion (208). The first bridge portion (208) is configured to connect the pair of rear frame members (202a, 202b) at a starting region of a pair of tail covers (204a, 204b). The pair of tail covers (204a, 204b) is configured to cover the pair of rear frame members (202a, 202b). The pair of tail covers (204a, 204b) is configured to have a rear portion disposed above a rear fender of the vehicle (100). The rear portion of the pair of tail covers (204a, 204b) is covered by an integrated rear fender (210) of the vehicle (100) and the integrated rear fender (210) is mounted to a mounting bracket (212) to the frame assembly (200) of the vehicle (100).
Figure 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of an integrated rear fender (210) of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
Figure 3 illustrates a front view of the integrated rear fender (210) of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
Figure 4 illustrates a top view of the integrated rear fender (210) of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
For brevity figures 2, 3 and 4 will be discussed together. The integrated rear fender (210) extends rearwardly downwardly from the rear portion of the pair of rear frame members (202a, 202b). The pair of tail covers (204a, 204b) is mounted to the pair of rear frame members (202a, 202b) using one or more fasteners. The rear portion of the pair of rear frame members (202a, 202b) is covered by a hood portion (400). The hood portion (400) is mounted on the mounting bracket (212) using one or more fastening provisions (300a, 300b). The mounting bracket (212) is mounted to the frame assembly (200) through a plurality of mounting points (212a-212f).
[035] The hood portion (400) extends downwardly to join with a tail cover centre (302). The tail cover centre (302) is integrated with the hood portion (400). The tail cover centre (302) extends downwardly to a tail lamp mounting bracket (304). The tail cover centre (302) being configured to have a depression for providing strength and rigidity of the integrated rear fender (210). The tail lamp mounting bracket (304) is integrated in the integrated rear fender (210). The tail lamp mounting bracket (304) is configured to have one or more provisions on each of a left and a right side of the tail lamp mounting bracket (304) for receiving one or more rear turn signal lamps (308a, 308b). The tail lamp mounting bracket (304) further extends downwards to integrate with a rear fender (306) of the vehicle (100). The rear fender (306) is integrated in the integrated rear fender (210) and the rear fender (210) is configured to cover a portion of the rear wheel (110) and protect the rear wheel (110) from mud, dirt, and dust during running condition of the vehicle (100).
[036] The tail lamp mounting bracket (304) is configured to receive a tail lamp (402). The tail lamp (402) in one embodiment is a LED lamp, a fluorescent bulb etc. The one or more rear turn signal lamps (308a, 308b) is configured to be a LED lamp, a fluorescent bulb etc. in one embodiment. The rear fender (306) is configured to include a groove (404). The groove (404) is configured to include a license plate mounting bracket (406) for mounting a license plate of the vehicle (100). In one embodiment, the tail lamp (402) is also configured to provide light on the license plate disposed on the rear fender (306) of the integrated rear fender (210) of the vehicle (100).
[037] Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of the integrated rear fender (210) of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[038] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of a bottom of the integrated rear fender (210) of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[039] For brevity, figures 5 and 6 shall be discussed together. The integrated rear fender (210) is integrated to reduce part count of multiple mounting brackets for mounting the tail lamp (402), the one or more rear turn signal lamps (308a, 308b) and a license plate of the vehicle (100). The hood portion (400) of the integrated rear fender (210) is configured to cover and protect the pair of tail covers (204a, 204b) from any damage. Furthermore, the mounting bracket (212) is configured to have the plurality of mounting points (212a, 212b, 212c, 212d, 212e, 212f) for mounting the integrated rear fender (210) using the one or more fastening provisions (300a, 300b). The mounting bracket (212) is mounted to the frame assembly (200) through at least two mounting points (212a, 212b) of the plurality of mounting points (212a, 212b, 212c, 212d, 212e, 212f) of the mounting bracket (212). The mounting bracket (212) is also configured to receive the pair of tail covers (204a, 204b) using at least two mounting points (212c, 212d) of the plurality of mounting points (212a, 212b, 212c, 212d, 212e, 212f) through fasteners (500). The integrated rear fender (210) is casted from a single part. In one embodiment, the single part is made of plastic or metal.
[040] Various embodiments of the invention provides a vehicle comprising an integrated rear fender. The integrated rear fender comprising a hood portion and the hood portion is configured to connect and cover a rear portion of a pair of tail covers of the vehicle and the pair of tail covers being mounted on a pair of rear frame members of the vehicle.
[041] The present invention is a vehicle comprising a frame assembly, a pair of tail covers and an integrated rear fender. The frame assembly including a pair of rear frame members. The pair of tail covers covering the pair of rear frame members. The integrated rear fender comprising a hood portion and the hood portion covering a rear portion of the pair of tail covers.
[042] The present claimed invention solves the technical problem of reduction in part count by eliminating use of multiple mounting brackets for mounting plurality of vehicle components and eliminates the problem of uneven gaps occurring in between a conventional rear fender during assembly of the rear fender on the vehicle.
[043] Specifically, the claimed vehicle has an integrated fender which not only provides a single part for mounting of plurality of vehicle components but also eliminates gaps and crevices during assembly of the integrated rear fender on the vehicle.
[044] Additionally, the configuration of the integrated rear fender reduces the part count and the overall weight of the vehicle.
[045] Furthermore, the integrated rear fender is easy to assemble and service during vehicle servicing.
[046] The present invention also provides technical advantages of an integrated rear fender also covers a portion of a pair of tail covers of the vehicle and prevents damage of the tail covers of the vehicle from dirt, dust and mud and from any external impacts.
[047] In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed integrated rear fender of a vehicle, the claimed steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed invention enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed invention clearly bring an improvement in the design and configuration of an integrated rear fender of the vehicle protects a pair of tail cover of the vehicle and also provides a single integral part for mounting a plurality of vehicle components as the claimed invention provide a technical solution to a technical problem.
[048] While the present invention has been shown and described with reference to the foregoing preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes in form, connection, and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. 

Reference Numerals:



100 vehicle
102 headlamp assembly
104 handlebar assembly
106 fuel tank
108 seat assembly
110 rear wheel
112 power unit
114 front wheel
200 frame assembly
202a, 202b pair of rear frame members
204a, 204b pair of tail covers
206 cross member
208 first bridge portion
210 integrated rear fender
212 mounting bracket
300a, 300b one or more fastening provisions
302 tail cover centre
304 tail lamp mounting bracket
306 rear fender
308a, 308b one or more rear turn signal lamps
400 hood portion
402 tail lamp
404 groove
406 license plate mounting bracket
212a-212f plurality of mounting points of mounting bracket
500 fasteners
, Claims:I/We claim:
1. A vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame assembly (200), said frame assembly (200) including a pair of rear frame members (202a, 202b);
a pair of tail covers (204a, 204b), said pair of tail covers (204a, 204b) being configured to cover said pair of rear frame members (202a, 202b);
an integrated rear fender (210);
wherein, said integrated rear fender (210) comprising a hood portion (400),
wherein said hood portion (400) being configured for covering a rear portion of said pair of tail covers (204a, 204b).
2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said hood portion (400) extending rearwardly downwardly from said rear portion of said pair of tail covers (204a, 204b).
3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said hood portion (400) being mounted on a mounting bracket (212), said mounting bracket (212) being mounted on a cross-member (206) of said pair of rear frame members (202a, 202b) of said frame assembly (200).
4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said hood portion (400) being disposed at an end portion and between said pair of tail covers (204a, 204b).
5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pair of tail covers (204a, 204b) extending up to an end portion of said pair of rear frame members (202a, 202b).
6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said integrated rear fender (210) including a tail cover centre (302), a tail lamp mounting bracket (304) for accommodating a tail lamp (402), a provision for accommodating one or more rear turn signal lamps (308a, 308b), and a rear fender (306) for covering a rear wheel (110) of said vehicle (100).
7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said hood portion (400) being configured to extend downward to a tail cover centre (302) and said hood portion (400) being integrated with said tail cover centre (302).
8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein said tail cover centre (302) being configured to have a depression for providing strength and rigidity.
9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein said tail lamp mounting bracket (304) being configured to extend downwardly from said tail cover centre (302), wherein said tail lamp mounting bracket (304) being configured to have said one or more provisions on each of a left side and a right side of said tail lamp mounting bracket (304) for mounting said one or more rear turn signal lamps (308a, 308b).
10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein said rear fender (306) comprising a groove (404), said groove (404) being configured to have mounting provisions (406) for mounting a license plate of said vehicle (100).