TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present subject matter relates generally to a saddle-ride type vehicle. More particularly, but not exclusively the present subject matter relates to a front structure assembly of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND [0002] Generally, in a saddle-ride type vehicle, a head lamp assembly is located and mounted on a front side of the handle bar assembly and mounted to a pair of front forks disposed below said saddle-ride type vehicle. Further, due to ever increasing needs and demands of the users, addition of features in two wheelers is also increasing, in order to fulfill the same, there is need to accommodate the head lamp assembly, one or more turn signal lamps, and other necessary accessories within the available space in the saddle-ride type vehicle. Also, it is necessary to have a desired light intensity for better visibility in night and promiscuity of the two wheeler for the oncoming traffic to avoid potential accidents. In another requirement there is also a need to protect the head lamp unit from damage during frontal hit during parking in congested areas.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0003] The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0004] Figure 1 illustrates a left side view of a saddle-ride type two-wheeled vehicle.
[0005] Figure 2(a) illustrates a left side view of a front structure assembly of the saddle-ride type vehicle.
[00.06]. Figure 2(b) illustrates the front structure assembly including a front suspension assembly.
[0007] Figure 3 illustrates a front view of a front structure assembly of a saddle-ride type vehicle.
[0008] Figure 4 illustrates an exploded view of a front structure assembly of a saddle-ride type vehicle.

[0009] Figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of the display member bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[00010] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of the display member sub-assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION [00011] Generally, with higher demands and expectations from the users of the vehicle, a saddle type vehicle is configured for usage under high speeds, the headlamp assembly required is also of high configuration with greater luminosity and also with greater wide angle view. One such requirement of the headlamp assembly for vehicles operable at higher speeds can be achieved by introducing a bigger headlamp assembly. The supporting of the heavier headlamp assembly becomes a cumbersome exercise. In order to achieve the same, a number of parts including numerous brackets and other supporting structures have to be incorporated. Doing the same again increases the number of parts and also cost in achieving such a complex design. Further, the heavier headlamp assembly always tends to sag downwardly dislocating from its originally assembled position. Such a sagged headlamp assembly may interfere with the surrounding parts that are disposed lower to and surrounding the headlamp assembly. The sagged heavier structure of the headlamp assembly falling or rubbing against the other vehicular parts may cause undesired damage to the other vehicular parts. Furthermore, may also lead to damage to the vehicular parts disposed lower and surrounding the headlamp assembly, which again calls for frequent servicing and also may lead to " replacement of the various vehicular parts. [00012] Furthermore, a conventional headlamp assembly includes a cowl assembly configured to support the headlamp assembly completely. The cowl assembly is mostly an integral member comprising a single part. Mostly, such an integral cowl assembly includes one whole cowl for supporting a front portion of the headlamp and another whole cowl for supporting a rear portion of the headlamp assembly. The manufacturabitity of such huge cowl assembly becomes a complex procedure. Further, if any damage occurs to the cowl assembly due to external impacts, the entire cowl assembly has to be replaced. Furthermore, the

serviceability of the headlamp underlying the cowl assembly and also serviceability of other parts disposed inside the cowl assembly is a tedious process, which includes removal of the entire cowl assembly to access the headlamp and other parts. Particularly, even to service a local region inside the headlamp assembly, the removal or disassembling of the entire cowl assembly becomes essential. This is a time consuming process leading to poor serviceability and maintainability. Furthermore, the entire cowl assembly including a whole front cowl and a rear cowl has to be supported by one or more metal brackets. The usage of one or more metal brackets further adds to the weight of the headlamp assembly, which again causes forwardly:sagging of the headlamp assembly thereby leading to undue excess stress on the mounting brackets of the headlamp assembly as well as forward shift of the centre of gravity which is detrimental to the stable handling behaviour and control of the vehicle especially at higher speeds.
[00013] Furthermore, the flexibility in styling and providing various colours for the cowl assembly is not possible with the cowl assembly design which includes a whole front cowl and a whole rear cowl. This again adds to the dissatisfaction of the user and does not look appealing, which results in poor aesthetics of the vehicle.
[00014] Further, in conventional saddle-ride type vehicles, a display member is either mounted directly on the headlamp housing or on a bracket which is mounted on the headlamp housing. If the display member bracket is mounted on the headlamp housing, not enough clearance is available between the display member bracket and the headlamp housing. As a result, the probability of interference between the display member bracket and the headlamp housing is more.
[00015] Furthermore, the display member bracket attached to the headlamp housing rattles along with the headlamp housing and damages the .front portion of the headlamp housing. Furthermore, the display member attached to such a display member bracket is less visible. Furthermore, whenever, the vehicle is

traversing through a barrier on the road the headlamp assembly may hit the display member bracket, causing damage to it.
[00016] Therefore, an effective mounting of the display member at a front portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle is required. Thus, there is a need for a front structure of the vehicle which overcomes all of the above explained problems and drawbacks. The invention as per the present subject matter' provides a solution to overcome all the above cited issues.
[00017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mounting of the display member bracket is made independent of the headlamp assembly. [00018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the display member bracket is mounted to at least a portion of a pair of front forks through one or more mounting members.
[00019] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the display member bracket is mounted to at least a portion of the headlamp housing of the headlamp assembly.
[00020] Further, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the display member bracket is attached to at least a portion of the pair of front forks and at least a portion of the headlamp housing.
[00021] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a front structure assembly of the saddle-ride type vehicle includes a headlamp assembly comprising a headlamp housing sub-assembly, at least one headlamp unit, and one or more brackets to attach the headlamp assembly to at least a portion of a vehicle frame assembly. The headlamp housing sub-assembly includes a headlamp front housing configured to protect and hold at least a front portion of the at least one headlamp unit. Further, the headlamp housing also includes a headlamp housing rear. The headlamp housing rear protects and holds at least a rear portion of the at least one headlamp unit. The headlamp front housing and the headlamp rear housing are attached to each other to form the headlamp housing assembly. [00022] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the front structure assembly of the saddle-ride type vehicle also includes a pair of front forks supported longitudinally by an upper bracket and a lower bracket. The lower

bracket is disposed substantially lower to said upper bracket. The headlamp
assembly is disposed between the upper bracket and the lower bracket.
[00023] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a display member
is attached to at least a portion of a display member bracket. The display member
bracket includes a stiffener member comprising an attaching face and a front face.
The attaching face is attached to at least a lower portion of the headlamp rear
housing and the front face is configured to receive at least a portion of a receiving
member. The display member is attached to at least a portion of the receiving
member.
[00024] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the display
member is attached to the receiving member being attached to the front face
through at least a pair of extending arms. The extending arms project the display
member forwardly to the headlamp assembly, such that the visibility of the
display member is not hindered by the headlamp assembly.
[00025] Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the
stiffener member includes the front face projecting downwardly from the
attaching face. The front face includes a predetermined surface area such that the'
front face creates an exclusive space below the headlamp assembly for attachment
of the display member through the display member bracket. Furthermore, the
predetermined surface area creates the predetermined clearance between the
lowermost portion of the headlamp assembly and the attaching face. The
predetermined clearance so created prevents the lowermost portion of the
headlamp assembly from interfering with the display member bracket. Therefore,
an improved attachment of the display member bracket is obtained.
[00026] Furthermore, due to the headlamp front housing and the headlamp rear
housing being a separate portions of the headlamp housing, the overall weight of
the headlamp housing is reduced and the sagging of the headlamp assembly is
considerably reduced. '
[00027] Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the
headlamp rear housing is attached to at least a portion of the lower bracket
through the stiffener member. The headlamp rear housing is attached to one or

more portions of the stiffener member. Therefore, the headlamp rear housing is well supported at one or more portions by the stiffener member at the lower portion and this enables the headlamp rear housing to support a bigger headlamp unit of higher capacity.
[00028] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the stiffener member includes a stepped structure. The attaching face is disposed in a plane disposed rearwardly to another plane including the front face. The attaching face is disposed above the front face. This way, the front face of the stiffener member is projecting forwardly to receive at least a portion of the display member. The front face of the stiffener member is configured to receive one or more mounting members enabling mounting with the lower bracket. The lower bracket being a structural member can effectively support the headlamp assembly. Furthermore, the attaching face includes at least one laterally extending arm configured to hold at least a lateral portion of the headlamp rear housing. The at least one laterally extending arm provides additional support to withstand the weight of the headlamp unit by the headlamp rear housing.
[00029] The stiffener member is made of a material from the group of metals including steel, iron, and alloys.
[00030] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the front face of the stiffener member is configured to receive at least a portion of the receiving member. The receiving member is a plate like structure and includes one or more holes configured to receive one or more second mounting members enabling attachment of the receiving member with the front face of the stiffener member. Further, the receiving member is configured to include a forwardly projecting pair of extending arms configured to support at least one attaching face. The attaching face is similar to the receiving member and includes a plate like structure. [00031] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the stiffener member does not include any welded joints to receive the attaching face or the receiving member. The absence of welded joints does not deteriorate the strength of the stiffener member and therefore, the. stiffener member can effectively support the headlamp rear housing.

[00032] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the attaching face, the pair of extending arms, and the receiving member are fixedly attached to each other. The attaching face is detachably attached to the front face of the stiffener member. Such that the attaching face can be easily removed whenever the servicing of the display member and respective mountings are required. [00033] Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the receiving member is disposed at an angle to the at least one pair of extending arms. The angular disposition of the receiving member causes the receiving of the display member at an angle. This way, the atmospheric air during vehicle traversing condition is directed towards the bottom portion of the headlamp assembly. Therefore, the effective cooling and heat dissipation of the headlamp unit in the headlamp assembly is carried out. Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the at least one pair of extending arms include a circular cross-section. The circular cross-section provides better structural stability to the at least one pair of extending arms and does not easily undergo deformation when encountered with external impacts.
[00034] These and other advantages of the present invention are described in the detailed description of the figures provided below.
[00035] Figure 1 illustrates a two-wheeled vehicle (100), which is an exemplary motor vehicle, having an IC engine (101) that is vertically disposed. Preferably, the IC engine (101) is a single-cylinder type IC engine. The two-wheeled vehicle comprises a front wheel (110), a rear wheel (103), a frame member (102), a fuel tank (121) and a seat assembly (105). The frame member (102) includes a head \ pipe (111), a main tube (not shown), a down tube (not shown), and seat rails (not shown). The head pipe (111) supports a steering shaft (not shown) and two telescopic front suspension(s) (114) (only one shown) is attached to the steering shaft through a lower bracket (not shown). The telescopic pair of front fork(s) (114) is covered by a front fender (115) mounted to the lower portion of the telescopic front suspension (114) at the end of the steering shaft. A handlebar (108) is fixed to" upper bracket (not shown) and can rotate to both sides. A head light (109), a visor guard (not shown) and instrument cluster (not shown) is

arranged on an upper portion of the head pipe (111). The down tube may be located in front of the IC engine (101) and extends slantingly downward from head pipe (111). The main tube is located above the IC engine (101) and extends rearward from head pipe (111). The IC engine (101) is mounted at the front by the down tube and connects the rear of the IC engine (101) at the rear portion of the main tube.
[00036] A fuel tank (121) is mounted on the horizontal portion of the main tube (not shown). A rear swing arm (not shown) is connected to the frame member (102) to swing vertically, and a rear wheel (103) is connected to rear end of the rear swing arm (118). Generally, the rear swing arm is supported by a rear suspension (117). A tail light unit (not shown) is disposed at the end of the two-wheeled vehicle at the rear of the seat assembly (105). A grab rail (106) is also provided on the rear of the seat rails. A rear fender (127) is disposed above the rear wheel (103).
[00037] Figure 2(a) illustrates a left side view of a front structure assembly of the saddle-ride type vehicle. The front structure assembly (200) includes a headlamp front housing (201), a headlamp rear housing (202), a headlamp unit (203), and a display member bracket (300). The display member bracket (300) is disposed below the headlamp assembly (200a). According to an embodiment of the present invention, the display member (402) is disposed along a display plane (XY) inclined at a pre-determined angle (0) to a vehicle longitudinal axis (LL). The predetermined angle (6) provides required deflection of the atmospheric air 403 towards the headlamp assembly (200a) during the vehicle running condition. This deflection of the atmospheric air during vehicle running condition results in forcible hitting of the air towards the headlamp assembly (200a), which facilitates rapid heat dissipation from the headlamp assembly (200a). This way, the durability of the headlamp assembly (200a) is "increased.
[00038] According to "an embodiment of the present invention, the display member (402) is disposed at a predetermined clearance (pd) from a headlamp front housing lowermost portion (201a). This predetermined clearance (pd) prevents interference of the headlamp front housing lowermost portion (201a) and

the display member (402). The predetermined clearance (pd) is approximately in the range of 50-65mm. In particular, the front face (301b) is disposed at a predetermined distance (pd) from the front housing lower most point (20la) of the headlamp front housing (201).
[00039] Furthermore, as illustrated in the Figure 2(b), the front structure assembly (200) also includes a front suspension assembly including a pair of front forks (114). The pair of front forks (114) are supported by an upper bracket (206) and a lower bracket (205). The headlamp assembly (200a) is disposed between the upper bracket (206) and a lower bracket (205). Furthermore, a stiffener member (301) is detachably attached to at-least a portion of the lower bracket (205). The lower bracket (205) is configured accordingly to receive at least a portion of the stiffener member (301).
[00040] Figure 3 illustrates a front view of a front structure assembly of a saddle-ride type vehicle. According to an embodiment of the present invention, as viewed in the front view, at least a top portion including an attaching face (301a) (not shown) of the stiffener member (301) is concealed behind a lower most portion (202b) of the headlamp rear housing (202). Further,'only a front face (301b) of the stiffener member (301) is visible and extending downwardly from the lower most portion (202b). The front face (301b) is configured to be mounted to the lower bracket (205) at one or more first mounting portions (303). Further, the lower bracket (205) is configured with one or more first receiving portions (205a) configured to receive one or more first mounting members to hold the one or more first mounting portions (303) of the stiffener member (301). Furthermore, in addition, one or more second mounting potions (302) facilitate mounting of the attaching face (301 a) to the headlamp rear housing (202). The additional mounting of the one or more second mounting potions (302) along with the one or more first mounting portions (303) provides required stability to the headlamp rear housing (202). This way, even a bigger headlamp unit of higher capacity can be steadily supported by the headlamp rear housing (202).
[00041] Figure 4 illustrates an exploded view of a front structure assembly of a saddle-ride type vehicle. According to an embodiment of the present invention,

the lower most portion (202b) of the headlamp rear housing (202) is attached to the attaching face (301a) of the stiffener member (301). Further, the attaching face (301a) is attached to the one or more first receiving portions (205a) of the lower bracket (205).
[00042] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the headlamp rear housing (202) includes one or more lateral surfaces (2021s) configured to receive at least a portion of the stiffener member (301). In particular, the stiffener member (302) includes at least a pair of laterally extending arms (3011a) that are configured to be attached to the one or more lateral surfaces (2021s). Further, the front face (301b) is configured to receive a display member sub-assembly (401). The front face (301b) includes one or more provisions (301mb) configured to be attached to the one or more first receiving portions (205a) of the lower bracket (205).
[00043] The attachment of the attaching face (301a) with the lower most portion (202b) of the headlamp rear housing (202) along with the attachment of the pair of laterally extending arms (3011a) with the one or more lateral surfaces (2021s) provides a sturdy assembly and required sufficient support to the headlamp rear housing (202). Furthermore, the headlamp rear housing (202) is attached to at least a portion of the lower bracket (205). The lower bracket (205) being a rigid structural member, is capable of receiving load from the headlamp rear housing (202). Furthermore, the lower bracket (205) is less susceptible to vibrations due to its rigid structure and hence, negligible amount of vibrations is transferred to headlamp rear housing (202). This in turn provides a stable operation of the headlamp rear housing (202) by sufficiently and stably supporting the at least one headlamp unit.
[00044] Figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of the display member bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention. The display member bracket (300) includes the stiffener member (301) including the attaching face (301a) and the front face (301b). The attaching face (301a) and the front face (301b) are disposed along a first plane (PP) and a second plane (MM') respectively. The first plane (PP') is disposed forwardly to said second plane (MM'). Further, the

front face (301b) is disposed below the attaching face (301a). The offset between the attaching face (301a) and the front face (301b) is joined by a stepped portion (301sp). The stepped portion (301sp) is 'L' shaped that facilitates the forward projection of the attaching face (301a) as compared to the front face (301b). [00045] Furthermore, the front face (301b) is configured to receive at least a portion of the display member sub-assembly (401), in particular, a first receiving member (401a) of the display member sub-assembly (401), which is attached to the front face (301b) of the stiffener member (301). The display member sub¬assembly (401) also includes a display member (402).
[00046] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of the display member sub-assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. The display member sub-assembly (401) includes the first receiving member (401a) and a second receiving member (401b) configured to receive the display member (not shown). According to an embodiment, the first receiving member (401a) and the second receiving member (401b) are attached through an attaching member (401c) including a pre-determined length (1), such that the pre-determined length (1) is configured to have the second receiving member (401b) as forward as required to distinguish it from the headlamp assembly (not shown). [00047] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the attaching member (401c) is a rod-like structure with a circular cross-section. The cross-sectional member is rigid and is less prone to deformation during stress and also any of the attaching face is less prone to vibrations that will prevent the fluttering of the display member (not shown).
[00048] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the attaching member (401c) is a 'LP shaped structure including a closed end (401ca) and a pair of open ends (401cb). The closed end ,(401ca) is attached to the first receiving member (401a) and the pair of open ends (401cb) are attached to the second receiving member (401 b).
[00049] Although the subject matter has been described with reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate

embodiments of the subject matter, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the subject matter. It is therefore contemplated that such modifications can be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the present subject matter as defined.

100- Saddle-ride type vehicle 205- Lower bracket
101-IC engine 205a- one or more first receiving
102- Frame member portions
103-Rear Wheel 206-Upper bracket
105- Seat assembly 30 300- Display member bracket
106-Grab rail 301-Stiffener member
108- Handlebar 301a- Attaching face
109-Headlight 301b-Front face
110-Front wheel 3011a- pair of laterally extending
111- Head pipe 35 arms
114- Pair of front forks 301mb- one or more provisions
115- Front fender 301sp- stepped portion
117-Rear suspension 302- One or more second mounting
118- Rear swing arm potions
121-Fueltank 40 303- One or more first mounting
127- Rear fender portions
200- Front structure assembly 401- Display member sub-assembly 200a- headlamp assembly 401a- First receiving member
201- Headlamp front housing 401b- Second receiving member 201a- Headlamp front housing 45 401c-Attaching member lowermost portion 401 ca- Closed end
202- Headlamp rear housing 401cb- open ends 202b- lower most portion 402- Display member 2021s- one or more lateral surfaces
203- Headlamp unit
LL'- Vehicle longitudinal axis
403- Atmospheric air
XY- Display plane
0- Pre-determined angle
PP"-First plane
MM'-Second plane

1. A saddle-ride type vehicle (100) and a front structure assembly (200)
thereof, said vehicle (100) comprising:
a pair of front forks (114) supported longitudinally by an upper bracket (206) and a lower bracket (205) disposed substantially lower to said upper bracket (206), said pair of front forks (114) is supported by said upper bracket (206) at an upper portion of said pair of front forks (114) and at a substantially lower portion by said lower bracket (205); and
said front structure assembly (200) including a headlamp assembly (200a) housed within a headlamp housing (200a) including a headlamp front housing (201) and a headlamp rear housing (202), said headlamp assembly (200a) is disposed at least partially in between said upper bracket (206) and said lower bracket (205), said headlamp rear housing is attached to at least a portion of said lower bracket (205) through a stiffener member (301).
2. The front structure assembly (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said stiffener member (301) includes a front face (301b) disposed at a predetermined clearance (pd) from a headlamp front housing lowermost portion (201a) of said headlamp front housing (201).
3. The front structure assembly (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said attaching face (301a) is configured to be attached to at least a lower most portion (202b) of a headlamp rear housing (202).
4. The front structure assembly (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said stiffener member (301) is configured to receive at least a portion of a display member sub-assembly (401).
5. The front structure assembly (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said stiffener member (301) includes at least a pair of laterally

. extending arms (3011a) that are configured to be attached to the one or more lateral surfaces (2021s) of said headlamp rear housing (202).
6. The front structure for a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said stiffener member is made of a material from a group of metals including sheet metal.
7. The front structure assembly (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said front face (301b) is configured to be attached to one or more first receiving portions (205a) of the lower bracket (205).
8. The front structure for a vehicle as claimed in claim 2, wherein said predetermined clearance (pd) is approximately in the range of 50-65mm.
9. The front structure assembly (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said display member sub-assembly (401) includes a first receiving member (401a), a second receiving member (401b)," and an attaching member (401c) attachedly disposed between said first receiving member (401a) and said second receiving member (401b).
10. The front structure assembly (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said attaching member (401c) is a 'U' shaped structure including a closed end (401ca) and a pair-of open ends (40lcb), said closed end (40lea) is configured to be attached to the first receiving member (401a) and the pair of open ends (401cb) is configured to be attached to the second receiving member (401b).
11. The front structure assembly (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim
1 or claim 2, wherein said front face (301b) includes one or more
provisions (301mb) configured to be attached to the one or more first
receiving portions (205a) of the lower bracket (205).
12. The front structure assembly (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim
2 or claim 3,. wherein said attaching face (301a) and the front face (301b)
are disposed along a first plane (PP) and a second plane (MM')
respectively, the first plane (PP') is disposed forwardly to said second
plane (MM') and, the front face (301b) is disposed below the attaching

face (301a), an offset between the attaching face (301a) and the front face (301b) is joined by a stepped portion (301sp).
13. The front structure assembly (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 9, wherein said first receiving member (401a) is configured to be attached to the front face (301b) and said second receiving member (401b) is capable of receiving a display member (402).
14. The front structure assembly (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 9, wherein said second receiving member (401b) is disposed along a display plane (XY) inclined at a pre-determined angle (9) to a vehicle longitudinal axis (LL').
15. A stiffener member (301) for a front structure assembly (200) of a saddle-ride type .vehicle (100), said stiffener member (301) comprising:
an attaching face (301a) and a front face (301b), said attaching face (301a) and said front face (301b) are disposed along a first plane (PP) and a second plane (MM") respectively, an offset between the attaching face (301a) and the front face (301b) is joined by a stepped portion (301sp).
16. The stiffener member (301) as claimed in claim 15, wherein the first plane
(PP") is disposed forwardly to said second plane (MM') and the front face
(301b) is disposed below the attaching face (301a).