Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to saddle-type vehicles. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a seat adjustment assembly for the saddle-type vehicle.

BACKGROUND

Conventional two-wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles and scooters typically have fixed seat heights i.e. seats of the two-wheeled vehicles are at a fixed height from the ground, which is problematic and ergonomically challenging for riders. The riders of the two-wheeled vehicles should be seated at a proper height with respect to the ground so that the riders maintain the right posture and thereby can better control the two-wheeled vehicles and experience smooth comfortable riding. Also, when the two-wheeled vehicles are not moving, it should be convenient for the riders to rest their legs on the ground to balance the two-wheeler vehicles and move the stand between inoperative and operative configurations. As the two-wheeled vehicles don't need to be used by the same riders or of the riders with same height, the height of the seat of the two-wheeler vehicles is required to be adjusted depending upon the height of the riders. However, the height of the conventional seats of the two-wheeled vehicles cannot be adjusted to cater to riders of different heights.

The riders struggle to reach the ground with their feet, which makes starting and stopping of the two-wheeled vehicle challenging. Further, the riders who cannot comfortably reach the ground with their feet may struggle to maintain balance or control the vehicle, which can lead to accidents or falls. Also, designing the two-wheeled vehicles for shorter riders may not be ergonomic for taller riders, and vice versa.

Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicles come equipped with a utility box for storing luggage, but the size and storage capacity of these boxes are often limited due to the design of the two-wheeled vehicle. The utility box is typically located between the seat on a top side and a plurality of style panels cover the utility box from the left, right, front, and rear sides. The seat is often supported by a frame structure having a cross-member in a middle portion. This restricts the volume of the utility box and makes it difficult to accommodate extra luggage beyond the limited space provided.

Even storing essential items such as helmets or jackets within the limited utility box space can be a challenge. This can cause inconvenience for riders who have to carry these items separately in their hands, which can be uncomfortable and dissatisfying.

Furthermore, the cross-member that supports the seat or other ancillary components of the conventional two-wheeled vehicle can pose a challenge in accessing the utility box. This is because the cross-member often makes it difficult to store or retrieve items from the utility box. The obstruction can be further compounded by the limited space available in the utility box which restricts a size and shape of items that can be stored in the utility box. This limitation can be particularly frustrating for the riders who need quick access to their stored items, such as helmets or jackets, while on the road.

Accordingly, there is an immense need for a saddle-type vehicle that can overcome one or more problems associated with the conventional two-wheeled vehicles.

SUMMARY

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.

The present disclosure relates to a saddle-type vehicle with a seat adjustment assembly. Due to a provision of the seat adjustment assembly, different riders with varying heights may be able to ride the saddle-type vehicle comfortably. Additionally, the saddle-type vehicle provides easy access to a utility box and has an extra storage space created within the utility box to store essential items while the vehicle is parked.

In an embodiment, a saddle-type vehicle includes a seat support structure and a seat adjustment assembly. The seat support structure has a pair of seat rails laterally spaced apart from each other and the seat adjustment assembly is positioned on the seat support structure. The seat adjustment assembly includes at least one primary unit disposed at a front portion of the seat support structure and a plurality of secondary units. Each secondary unit is disposed on one of the pair of seat rails and adapted to be connected to the at least one primary unit. The at least one primary unit has a stationary member and a movable member. The movable member is adapted to be attached to a seat and concentrically disposed with respect to the stationary member. The movable member is adapted to move vertically with respect to the stationary member to adjust a height of the seat.

Further, each secondary unit includes a holding member, a first sliding member, and a second sliding member. The first sliding member is disposed within the holding member and connected to the movable member of the at least one primary unit. The first sliding member is adapted to traverse in a horizontal direction with respect to the holding member based on a movement of the movable member. The second sliding member disposed within the holding member and movably positioned on the first sliding member. The second sliding member is adapted to traverse in a vertical direction based on a movement of the first sliding member, and the second sliding member is adapted to movably support at least a middle portion of the seat.

In another embodiment, a saddle-type vehicle includes a seat support structure and a seat adjustment assembly. The seat support structure is having a pair of seat rails laterally spaced apart from each other. The seat adjustment assembly is positioned on the seat support structure. The seat adjustment assembly includes at least one primary unit disposed at a front portion of the seat support structure and a plurality of secondary units. Each secondary unit is disposed on a lateral side of a bottom portion of the seat and adapted to be connected to the at least one primary unit. The at least one primary unit includes a stationary member and a movable member. The movable member is adapted to be attached to a seat and concentrically disposed with respect to the stationary member. The movable member is adapted to move vertically with respect to the stationary member to adjust a height of the seat.

Further, each secondary unit includes a holding member, a first sliding member, and a second sliding member. The first sliding member is disposed within the holding member and connected to the movable member of the at least one primary unit. The first sliding member is adapted to traverse in a horizontal direction with respect to the holding member based on a movement of the movable member. The second sliding member is disposed within the holding member and is movably positioned on the first sliding member. The second sliding member is adapted to traverse in a vertical direction based on a movement of the first sliding member, and the second sliding member is adapted to rest on one of the pair of seat rails to support at least a middle portion of the seat.

In yet another embodiment, a seat adjustment assembly for a saddle-type vehicle is disclosed. The seat adjustment assembly includes at least one primary unit and a plurality of secondary units adapted to be connected to the at least one primary unit. The at least one primary unit includes a stationary member and a movable member. The movable member is concentrically disposed with respect to the stationary member. The movable member is adapted to move vertically with respect to the stationary member to adjust a height of a seat of the saddle-type vehicle. Each of the plurality of secondary unit includes a holding member, a first sliding member, and a second sliding member. The first sliding member is disposed within the holding member and connected to the movable member of the at least one primary unit. The first sliding member adapted to traverse in a horizontal direction with respect to the holding member based on a movement of the movable member. The second sliding member disposed within the holding member and movably positioned on the first sliding member. The second sliding member is adapted to traverse in a vertical direction based on a movement of the first sliding member, wherein the second sliding member is adapted to movably support at least a middle portion of the seat.

To further clarify the advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a seat and a seat support structure of a saddle-type vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2a illustrates a partial isometric view of the seat support structure and a seat adjustment assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2b illustrates a side view of the seat and the seat support structure with the seat adjustment assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2c illustrates a rear view of the seat and a seat locking mechanism of the saddle-type vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of the seat adjustment assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 4a illustrates an isometric view of at least one primary unit of the seat adjustment assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 4b illustrates an exploded view of the at least one primary unit, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 4c illustrates an isometric view of the at least one primary unit with a mechanical cable, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 5a illustrates an exploded view of a plurality of secondary units of the seat adjustment assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

Figure 5b illustrates an isometric view of a secondary unit of the seat adjustment assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, a plurality of components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skilled in the art to which invention belongs. The system and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

For example, the term “some” as used herein may be understood as “none” or “one” or “more than one” or “all.” Therefore, the terms “none,” “one,” “more than one,” “more than one, but not all” or “all” would fall under the definition of “some.” It should be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that the terminology and structure employed herein is for describing, teaching, and illuminating some embodiments and their specific features and elements and therefore, should not be construed to limit, restrict or reduce the spirit and scope of the present disclosure in any way.

For example, any terms used herein such as, “includes,” “comprises,” “has,” “consists,” and similar grammatical variants do not specify an exact limitation or restriction, and certainly do not exclude the possible addition of a plurality of features or elements, unless otherwise stated. Further, such terms must not be taken to exclude the possible removal of the plurality of the listed features and elements, unless otherwise stated, for example, by using the limiting language including, but not limited to, “must comprise” or “needs to include.”

Whether or not a certain feature or element was limited to being used only once, it may still be referred to as “plurality of features” or “plurality of elements” or “at least one feature” or “at least one element.” Furthermore, the use of the terms “plurality of” or “at least one” feature or element do not preclude there being none of that feature or element, unless otherwise specified by limiting language including, but not limited to, “there needs to be plurality of...” or “plurality of elements is required.”

Unless otherwise defined, all terms and especially any technical and/or scientific terms, used herein may be taken to have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person ordinarily skilled in the art.

Reference is made herein to some “embodiments.” It should be understood that an embodiment is an example of a possible implementation of any features and/or elements of the present disclosure. Some embodiments have been described for the purpose of explaining plurality of the potential ways in which the specific features and/or elements of the proposed disclosure fulfil the requirements of uniqueness, utility, and non-obviousness.

Use of the phrases and/or terms including, but not limited to, “a first embodiment,” “a further embodiment,” “an alternate embodiment,” “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “multiple embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “other embodiments,” “further embodiment”, “furthermore embodiment”, “additional embodiment” or other variants thereof do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, plurality of particular features and/or elements described in connection with plurality of embodiments may be found in one embodiment, or may be found in more than one embodiment, or may be found in all embodiments, or may be found in no embodiments. Although plurality of features and/or elements may be described herein in the context of only a single embodiment, or in the context of more than one embodiment, or in the context of all embodiments, the features and/or elements may instead be provided separately or in any appropriate combination or not at all. Conversely, any features and/or elements described in the context of separate embodiments may alternatively be realized as existing together in the context of a single embodiment.

Any particular and all details set forth herein are used in the context of some embodiments and therefore should not necessarily be taken as limiting factors to the proposed disclosure.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

For the sake of clarity, the first digit of a reference numeral of each component of the present disclosure is indicative of the Figure number, in which the corresponding component is shown. For example, reference numerals starting with digit “1” are shown at least in Figure 1. Similarly, reference numerals starting with digit “2” are shown at least in Figure 2.

Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a seat 101 and a seat support structure 102 of a saddle-type vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2a illustrates a partial isometric view of the seat support structure 102 and a seat adjustment assembly 103, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2b illustrates a side view of the seat 101 and the seat support structure 102 with the seat adjustment assembly 103, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2c illustrates a rear view of the seat 101 and a seat locking mechanism 205 of the saddle-type vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of the seat adjustment assembly 103, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figures 1, 2a, 2b, 2c, and 3 are explained in conjunction with each other for ease of explanation.

In an embodiment, the saddle-type vehicle may be referred to as a vehicle on which a rider rides astride. The saddle-type vehicle may include, but is not limited to, a two-wheel vehicle, a three-wheel vehicle, and a four-wheel vehicle. The saddle-type vehicle according to the present disclosure may be any vehicle and is not restricted to a vehicle that tilts when turning left or right. The saddle-type vehicle may also include vehicles such as an ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) or the like. The present disclosure is not limited to any specific type of saddle-type vehicle, but rather can be applied to any vehicle where seat height adjustment and improved access for a utility box are desired. The saddle-type vehicle may interchangeably be referred to as the vehicle, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

The seat support structure 102 may be designed to support the seat 101 and to accommodate the seat adjustment assembly 103. The seat support structure 102 may provide stability and support to the seat 101. The seat support structure 102 may include a pair of seat rails 201 laterally spaced apart from each other. The pair of seat rails 201 may be extended longitudinally with respect to the seat support structure 102.

The seat adjustment assembly 103 may be located underneath the seat 101 and may be adjusted based on a height of the rider. The seat adjustment assembly 103 may provide support to the seat 101 from at least a middle portion and a front portion of the seat 101.

The seat adjustment assembly 103 enables different riders of varying heights to adjust a height of the seat 101. The seat adjustment assembly 103 may include at least one primary unit 202 disposed at a front portion of the seat support structure 102 and a plurality of secondary units 204. Each secondary unit 204 may be disposed on one of the pair of seat rails 201 and adapted to be connected to the at least one primary unit 202. The at least one primary unit 202 and the plurality of secondary units 204 may be connected through mechanical cables 203. The at least one primary unit 202 and the plurality of secondary units 204 may be detachably attached to the seat support structure 102.

Each secondary unit 204 is disposed on one of the pair of seat rails 201 and does not require any additional support member. This eliminates the need for a cross-member to be installed over a storage unit 206 for mounting the plurality of secondary units 204. As a result, the rider may be accessing the storage unit 206 without any interruption. Further, a length of the storage unit 206 may also be increased longitudinally due to the elimination of the cross-member from the seat support structure 102.

Further, when the vehicle is parked, and the rider has some items to store inside the storage unit 206, he/ she may adjust the height of the seat 101 to create an extra space in the storage unit 206. When the seat 101 is raised, additional vertical space is created between the seat 101 and the storage unit 206. The additional vertical space can be used to store taller items or to stack items on top of each other, that may not have fit before inside the storage unit 206. The ability to adjust the height of the seat 101 to create more space in the storage unit 206 provides the rider with greater flexibility to store a wider variety of items, maximizes the use of available storage space, and enhances the overall functionality of the vehicle.

The vehicle has a seat locking mechanism 205 which is located at a rear portion of the seat 101. The seat locking mechanism 205 secures the seat 101 in place and prevents the items stored in the storage unit 206 from falling or being stolen. The seat locking mechanism 205 has a latch 207 that engages with a corresponding fixture provided on the seat support structure 102 of the vehicle. The latch 207 may be operated manually, usually with a key or a lever, or may be electrically or mechanically actuated. When the seat 101 is in position, the latch 207 engages with the corresponding fixture and holds the seat 101 securely in place. To unlock the seat 101, the key or the lever is used to disengage the latch 207, allowing the seat 101 to be lifted off the vehicle.

Figure 4a illustrates an isometric view of the at least one primary unit 202 of the seat adjustment assembly 103, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4b illustrates an exploded view of the at least one primary unit 202, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4c illustrates an isometric view of the at least one primary unit 202 with the mechanical cable 203, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figures 4a, 4b, and 4c are explained in conjunction with each other for the ease of explanation.

The at least one primary unit 202 may include a stationary member 401 and a movable member 402. A top surface of the movable member 402 may be provided with a support bracket 403. The movable member 402 may be adapted to be attached to a front portion of the seat 101 through the support bracket 403. The movable member 402 may be concentrically disposed outwardly with respect to the stationary member 401. The movable member 402 may be adapted to move vertically with respect to the stationary member 401 to adjust the height of the seat 101.

The stationary member 401 may be fixedly attached to a hinge bracket 404 adapted to be mounted on the front portion of the seat support structure 103. The hinge bracket 404 may include at least one flange 405 protruding downwardly from a side of the hinge bracket 404. The at least one flange 405 may include at least one hole 407 to fasten the hinge bracket 404 with the seat support structure 102. The provision of the hinge bracket 404 may enable a retrofittable aspect of the seat adjustment assembly 103 and eliminates the requirement of redesigning the seat support structure 102 in accordance with the seat adjustment assembly 103. Specifically, the hinge bracket 404 may enable the seat adjustment assembly 103 to be attached to an existing seat support structure 102 in a way that does not require any modifications to the seat support structure 102 itself.

The retrofittable aspect of the seat adjustment assembly 103 is advantageous as it allows the seat adjustment assembly 103 to be easily added to existing saddle-type vehicles without the need for extensive modifications or redesigns. This can help to reduce the cost and complexity of implementing the seat height adjustment feature on existing vehicles. In addition to the retrofittable aspect of the seat adjustment assembly 103, the hinge bracket 404 also maintains strength and stability of the seat support structure 102 after the seat adjustment assembly 103 has been installed.

Further, the hinge bracket 404 that is mounted on the seat support structure 102 supports the front portion of the seat 101. The hinge bracket 404 facilitates an angular movement of the seat 101 with respect to the seat support structure 102. The angular movement of the seat 101 about the hinge bracket 404 allows an opening of the seat 101. In other words, the seat 101 is pivotally attached to the seat support structure 102 through the hinge bracket 404. The opening of the seat 101 enables the rider to access an area under the seat 101 in which the storage unit 206 is disposed.

In the illustrated embodiment, the at least one primary unit 202 may include a spring-loaded locking mechanism 413 adapted to restrict a vertical movement of the movable member 402 with respect to the stationary member 401. The spring-loaded locking mechanism 413 may include a pin 406, a spring 410, a washer 411, and a fastener 412 to secure the pin 406.

The stationary member 401 may include a plurality of seat adjustment slots 409. The movable member 402 may include an opening 408 that is designed to be aligned with one of the plurality of seat adjustment slots 409. The spring-loaded locking mechanism 413 may be manually engaged to one of the plurality of seat adjustment slots 409 by positioning the opening 408 of the movable member 402 corresponding to one of the plurality of seat adjustment slots 409, and then the spring 410 is compressed to secure the pin 406 in place.

Once engaged, the spring-loaded locking mechanism 413 may ensure that the seat 101 is held at a specific height by preventing the movable member 402 from moving vertically with respect to the stationary member 401. This allows riders to adjust the height of the seat 101 according to their needs, providing improved ergonomics and comfort while riding.

In another embodiment, the seat adjustment assembly 103 may include a pneumatic mechanism that allows for smooth and easy adjustment of the height of the seat 101. The at least one primary unit 202 may include a lever (not shown), the stationary member 401 having a gas-filled cylinder (not shown), and the movable member 402 having a piston (not shown). The movable member 402 may move pneumatically with respect to the stationary member 401 when the lever (not shown) is activated to adjust the height of the seat 101. The gas-filled cylinder can either release gas or compress the gas, depending on whether the lever is activated to raise or lower the seat 101. When the lever is pulled to raise the seat 101, the gas is released from the gas-filled cylinder, pushing the piston upwards. Conversely, when the lever is used to lower the seat 101, the gas is compressed in the opposite direction, causing the piston to move downwards.

In yet another embodiment, the seat adjustment assembly 103 may include a hydraulic mechanism to adjust the height of the seat 101. The hydraulic mechanism may include a hydraulic cylinder (not shown) filled with oil, which is connected to a lever that the rider can use to adjust the height of the seat 101. When the lever is pressed, a valve inside the hydraulic cylinder opens, allowing the oil to flow out of the hydraulic cylinder into a reservoir. As the oil flows out of the hydraulic cylinder, a piston inside the hydraulic cylinder moves upwards, which causes the seat 101 to rise. When the rider releases the lever, the valve closes, and the oil is trapped inside the hydraulic cylinder, keeping the seat in a new position.

Figure 5a illustrates an exploded view of the plurality of secondary units 204 of the seat adjustment assembly 103, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Each secondary unit 204 may include a holding member 501, a first sliding member 502, and a second sliding member 503. The first sliding member 502 may be disposed within the holding member 501 and connected to the movable member 402 of the at least one primary unit 202. To simplify the explanation, Figure 5 will be discussed in combination with Figures 3, 4a, and 4b.

In the illustrated embodiment, the first sliding member 502 may be adapted to traverse in a horizontal direction with respect to the holding member 501 based on the movement of the movable member 402. The second sliding member 503 may be disposed within the holding member 501 and movably positioned on the first sliding member 502. The second sliding member 503 may be adapted to traverse in a vertical direction based on a movement of the first sliding member 502. The second sliding member 503 may protrude from the holding member 501 through a cut-out portion 509 being provided in the holding member 501. The second sliding member 503 may be adapted to movably support at least the middle portion of the seat 101.

The holding member 501 may include a first housing member 501a and a second housing member 501b. The second housing member 501b may be adapted to be coupled to the first housing member 501a with the help of a plurality of fasteners provided in a plurality of fixed slots 513, to define a space to accommodate the first sliding member 502 and the second sliding member 503 therein. Each of the first housing member 501a and the second housing member 501b may include a longitudinal slot 510 and a vertical slot 511. The vertical slot 511 may be connected to the longitudinal slot 510 to form a slot having an inverted T-shaped profile. The longitudinal slot 510 may be adapted to be engaged with the first sliding member 502. The vertical slot 511 may be adapted to be engaged with the second sliding member 503. The cut-out portion 509 may be provided in the holding member 501 to accommodate a movement of the second sliding member 503 in the vertical direction to movably support the middle portion of the seat 101.

In the illustrated embodiment, the first sliding member 502 may include a guiding surface 506 provided on a top portion of the first sliding member 502. The guiding surface 506 may have an inclined top portion having a plurality of peaks 506a and a plurality of troughs 506b. The guiding surface 506 may be adapted to guide the second sliding member 503 in the vertical direction based on the movement of the first sliding member 502 in the horizontal direction. Further, the first sliding member 502 may include at least one longitudinal protrusion 504. The at least one longitudinal protrusion 504 may be adapted to be engaged with the longitudinal slot 510 of the first housing member 501a and the second housing member 501b to allow the movement of the first sliding member 502 within the holding member 501. The first sliding member 502 may include a locking slot 508 adapted to be engaged with a preloaded spring 512 and the mechanical cable 203 to movably connect the first sliding member 502 with the movable member 402 of the at least one primary unit 202.

In the illustrated embodiment, the second sliding member 503 may include a guided surface 507 provided at a bottom portion of the second sliding member 503. The guided surface 507 may be adapted to move on the guiding surface 506. The guided surface 507 may be abutted to the guiding surface 506 of the first sliding member 502. Due to the inclined top portion of the guiding surface 506 the first sliding member 502, the second sliding member 503 moves vertically when the first sliding member 502 moves horizontally. The second sliding member 503 may include at least one vertical protrusion 505 that engages with the vertical slot 511 of the first housing member 501a and the second housing member 501b, allowing the second sliding member 503 to move vertically within the holding member 501. The middle portion of the seat 101 may be supported by the second sliding member 503 by moving vertically with respect to the holding member 501. In one embodiment, the first sliding member 502 and the second sliding member 503 works on a cam and follower mechanism.

As explained earlier, each of the plurality of secondary units 204 may be disposed on one of the pair of seat rails 201. In another embodiment, each of the plurality of secondary units 204 may be located on a lateral side of a bottom portion of the seat 101. The plurality of secondary units 204 may be connected to the at least one primary unit 202. Furthermore, the at least one primary unit 202 and the plurality of secondary units 204 may be detachably attached to the seat support structure 102 and the seat 101, respectively. In the present embodiment, the second sliding member 503 may protrude through the cut-out portion 509 in a vertically downward direction and interfaces with the pair of seat rails 201 thereby supporting at least the middle portion of the seat 101. The implementation of the pair of seat rails 201 may provide support to the seat 101 by evenly distributing weight across the seat 101 thereby improving the overall comfort of the rider.

Figure 5b illustrates an isometric view of a secondary unit 204 of the seat adjustment assembly 103, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figures 4c and 5b are explained in conjunction for ease of explanation. Referring Figure 4c and 5b together for ease of understanding.

The mechanical cables 203 may be used to transmit the force generated while using the seat adjustment assembly 103. Each of the mechanical cables 203 may include an internal cable 414a and an external cable 414b. The internal cable 414a includes a first bullet 416 on one end. The first bullet 416 may be connected to the movable member 402 of the at least one primary unit 202 through a cable support bracket 415. The external cable 414b may be connected to the hinge bracket 404.

When the seat 101 is adjusted, the movable member 402 may move vertically with respect to the stationary member 401. The movement of the movable member 402 provides a stroke on the first bullet 416 of the internal cable 414a. This actuates another end of the internal cable 414a. The other end of the internal cable 414a may also have a second bullet. The other end of the internal cable 414a may be connected to the locking slot 508 of the first sliding member 502 of the seat adjustment assembly 103. The external cable 414b may be connected to the holding member 501.

The seat adjustment assembly 103 includes the first sliding member 502, and the second sliding member 503. When the internal cable 414a is pulled, it causes the first sliding member 502 to move horizontally within the holding member 501. The first sliding member 502 has the second sliding member 503 positioned on top of the first sliding member 502. The top portion of the guiding surface 506 of the first sliding member 502 has the plurality of peaks 506a and the plurality of troughs 506b. Due to the inclined top portion of the guiding surface 506 the first sliding member 502, the second sliding member 503 moves vertically when the first sliding member 502 moves horizontally. The second sliding member 503 slides over one of the plurality of peaks 506a and settles on one of the plurality of troughs 506b. The settling of the second sliding member 503 on one of the plurality of troughs 506b corresponds to a position of the movable member 402 of the at least one primary unit 202. Further, an extent of protrusion of the second sliding member 503 from the cut-out portion 509 corresponds to a position of the second sliding member 503 on one of the plurality of troughs 506b. As a result, the protrusion of the second sliding member 503 allows the seat 101 to be supported from the at least middle portion.

In the saddle-type vehicle with the seat adjustment assembly 103 as described in the present disclosure, the rider can adjust the height of the seat 101 by adjusting the at least one primary unit 202 of the seat adjustment assembly 103. More specifically, the rider can change the vertical position of the movable member 402 of the at least one primary unit 202 with respect to the stationary member 401 of the at least one primary unit 202 and lock the movable member 402 into place using the spring-loaded locking mechanism 413.

To adjust the height of the seat 101, the rider can access the plurality of seat adjustment slots 409 in the stationary member 401 of the at least one primary unit 202 through the opening 408 in the movable member 402. By engaging the spring-loaded locking mechanism 413 to one of the plurality of seat adjustment slots 409, the rider can maintain the specific height of the seat 101 that is comfortable for him/ her. The rider can make the adjustment from the front portion of the seat 101 while sitting on it, as the at least one primary unit 202 is positioned at the front portion of the seat 101. This makes it easy and convenient for the rider to make the necessary adjustments to the seat 101 while riding the vehicle.

Advantageously, the seat adjustment assembly 103 provides the riders with a more comfortable riding position, improving their posture and reducing fatigue during long rides. The seat adjustment assembly 103 can help ensure that riders are comfortable and able to maintain proper control of their vehicle. By accommodating the riders of different heights, the seat adjustment assembly 103 can make the vehicle more accessible to a wider range of users. Further, the seat adjustment assembly 103 can also help create more space for storage within the vehicle. The saddle-type vehicles with help of the seat adjustment assembly 103 can be customized to better suit the needs and preferences of the riders which results in greater riding comfort and satisfaction for the rider.

While specific language has been used to describe the present subject matter, any limitations arising on account thereto, are not intended. As would be apparent to a person in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein. The drawings and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment.
, Claims:1. A saddle type vehicle comprising:
a seat support structure (102) having a pair of seat rails (201) laterally spaced apart from each other; and
a seat adjustment assembly (103) positioned on the seat support structure (102), the seat adjustment assembly (103) comprising:
at least one primary unit (202) disposed at a front portion of the seat support structure (102), comprising:
a stationary member (401); and
a movable member (402) adapted to be attached to a seat (101) and concentrically disposed with respect to the stationary member (401), wherein the movable member (402) is adapted to move vertically with respect to the stationary member (401) to adjust a height of the seat (101); and
a plurality of secondary units (204), each secondary unit (204) disposed on one of the pair of seat rails (201) and adapted to be connected to the at least one primary unit (202), each secondary unit (204) comprising:
a holding member (501);
a first sliding member (502) disposed within the holding member (501) and connected to the movable member (402) of the at least one primary unit (202), wherein the first sliding member (502) is adapted to traverse in a horizontal direction with respect to the holding member (501) based on a movement of the movable member (402); and
a second sliding member (503) disposed within the holding member (501) and movably positioned on the first sliding member (502), wherein the second sliding member (503) is adapted to traverse in a vertical direction based on a movement of the first sliding member (502), and the second sliding member (503) is adapted to movably support at least a middle portion of the seat (101).
2. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the movable member (402) comprises a support bracket (403) adapted to be attached to a front portion of the seat (101).

3. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the stationary member (401) is attached to a hinge bracket (404) adapted to be mounted on the front portion of the seat support structure (102).

4. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one primary unit (202) comprises a spring-loaded locking mechanism adapted to restrict the vertical movement of the movable member (402) with respect to the stationary member (401).

5. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 4, wherein:
the stationary member (401) comprises a plurality of seat adjustment slots (409), and
the movable member (402) comprises an opening (408) adapted to be aligned to one of the plurality of seat adjustment slots (409),
wherein the spring-loaded locking mechanism is manually engaged to one of the plurality of seat adjustment slots (409) through the opening (408) of the movable member (402) corresponding to one of the plurality of seat adjustment slots (409) to maintain a specific height of the seat (101).
6. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the movable member (402) moves pneumatically with respect to the stationary member (401) when a lever is activated to adjust the height of the seat (101).

7. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one primary unit (202) and the plurality of secondary units (204) are detachably attached to the seat support structure (102).

8. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one primary unit (202) and the plurality of secondary units (204) are connected through a mechanical cable (203).

9. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 8, wherein the holding member (501) comprises:
a first housing member (501a); and
a second housing member (501b) adapted to be coupled to the first housing member (501a) to define a space to accommodate the first sliding member (502) and the second sliding member (503) therein,
wherein each of the first housing member (501a) and the second housing member (501b) comprises:
a longitudinal slot (510) adapted to be engaged with the first sliding member (502);
a vertical slot (511) connected to the longitudinal slot (510) and adapted to be engaged with the second sliding member (503); and
a cut-out portion (509) to accommodate a movement of the second sliding member (503) in the vertical direction to movably support the at least middle portion of the seat (101).
10. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 9, wherein the first sliding member (502) comprises:
a guiding surface (506) adapted to guide the second sliding member (503) in the vertical direction based on the movement of the first sliding member (502) in the horizontal direction;
at least one longitudinal protrusion (504) adapted to be engaged with the longitudinal slot (510) of one of the first housing member (501a) and the second housing member (501b) to allow the movement of the first sliding member (502) within the holding member (501); and
a locking slot (508) adapted to be engaged with a preloaded spring (512) and the mechanical cable (203) to movably connect the first sliding member (503) with the movable member (402) of the at least one primary unit (202).
11. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 10, wherein the second sliding member (503) comprises:
a guided surface (507) adapted to abut the guiding surface (506) of the first sliding member (502) to allow a movement of the second sliding member (503) in the vertical direction based on the movement of the first sliding member (502) in the horizontal direction; and
at least one vertical protrusion (505) adapted to be engaged with the vertical slot (511) of one of the first housing (501a) and the second housing (501b) to allow the movement of the second sliding member (503) within the holding member (501).
12. A saddle type vehicle comprising:
a seat support structure (102) having a pair of seat rails (201) laterally spaced apart from each other; and
a seat adjustment assembly (103) positioned on the seat support structure (102), the seat adjustment assembly (103) comprising:
at least one primary unit (202) disposed at a front portion of the seat support structure (102) comprising:
a stationary member (401); and
a movable member (402) adapted to be attached to a seat (101) and concentrically disposed with respect to the stationary member (401), wherein the movable member (402) is adapted to move vertically with respect to the stationary member (401) to adjust a height of the seat (101); and
a plurality of secondary units (204), each secondary unit (204) disposed on a lateral side of a bottom portion of the seat (101), and adapted to be connected to the at least one primary unit (202), each secondary unit (204) comprising:
a holding member (501);
a first sliding member (502) disposed within the holding member (501) and connected to the movable member (402) of the at least one primary unit (202), wherein the first sliding member (502) is adapted to traverse in a horizontal direction with respect to the holding member (501) based on a movement of the movable member (402); and
a second sliding member (503) disposed within the holding member (501) and movably positioned on the first sliding member (502), wherein the second sliding member (503) is adapted to traverse in a vertical direction based on a movement of the first sliding member (502), and second sliding member (503) is adapted to rest on one of the pair of seat rails (201) to support at least a middle portion of the seat (101).
13. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 12, wherein the movable member (402) comprises a support bracket (403) adapted to be attached to a front portion of the seat (101).

14. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 12, wherein the stationary member (401) is attached to a hinge bracket (404) adapted to be mounted on the front portion of the seat support structure (102).

15. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 12, wherein the at least one primary unit (202) comprises a spring-loaded locking mechanism (413) adapted to restrict the vertical movement of the movable member (402) with respect to the stationary member (401).

16. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 15, wherein:
the stationary member (401) comprises a plurality of seat adjustment slots (409), and
the movable member (402) comprises an opening (408) adapted to be aligned to one of the plurality of seat adjustment slots (409),
and wherein the spring-loaded locking mechanism (413) is manually engaged to one of the plurality of seat adjustment slots (409) through the opening (408) of the movable member (402) corresponding to one of the plurality of seat adjustment slots (409) to maintain a specific height of the seat (101).
17. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 12, wherein the movable member (402) pneumatically moves with respect to the stationary member (401) when a lever is activated to adjust the height of the seat (101).

18. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 12, wherein the at least one primary unit (202) and the plurality of secondary units (204) are detachably attached to the seat support structure (102) and the seat (101), respectively.

19. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 12, wherein the at least one primary unit (202) and the plurality of secondary units (204) are connected through a mechanical cable (203).

20. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 19, wherein the holding member (501) comprises:
a first housing member (501a); and
a second housing member (501b) adapted to be coupled to the first housing member (501a) to define a space to accommodate the first sliding member (502) and the second sliding member (503) therein;
wherein each of the first housing member (501a) and the second housing member (501b) comprises:
a longitudinal slot (510) adapted to be engaged with the first sliding member (502);
a vertical slot (511) connected to the longitudinal slot (510) and adapted to be engaged with the second sliding member (503); and
a cut-out portion (509) to accommodate a movement of the second sliding member (503) in the vertical direction to interface with a seat rail from the pair of seat rails (201) to movably support the at least middle portion of the seat (101).
21. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 20, wherein the first sliding member (502) comprises:
a guiding surface (506) adapted to guide the second sliding member (503) in the vertical direction based on the movement of the first sliding member (502) in the horizontal direction;
at least one longitudinal protrusion (504) adapted to be engaged with the longitudinal slot (510) of one of the first housing member (501a) and the second housing member (501b) to allow the movement of the first sliding member (502) within the holding member (501); and
a locking slot (508) adapted to be engaged with a preloaded spring (512) and the mechanical cable (203) to movably connect the first sliding member (503) with the movable member (402) of the at least one primary unit (202).
22. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 21, wherein the second sliding member (503) comprises:
a guided surface (507) adapted to abut the guiding surface (506) of the first sliding member (502) to allow a movement of the second sliding member (503) in the vertical direction based on the movement of the first sliding member (502) in the horizontal direction; and
at least one vertical protrusion (505) adapted to be engaged with the vertical slot (511) of one of the first housing (501a) and the second housing (501b) to allow the movement of the second sliding member (503) within the holding member (501).
23. A seat adjustment assembly (103) for a saddle type vehicle, the seat adjustment assembly (103) comprising:
at least one primary unit (202) comprising:
a stationary member (401); and
a movable member (402) concentrically disposed with respect to the stationary member (401), wherein the movable member (402) is adapted to move vertically with respect to the stationary member (401) to adjust a height of a seat (101) of the vehicle; and
a plurality of secondary units (204) adapted to be connected to the at least one primary unit (202), each of the plurality of secondary unit (204) comprising:
a holding member (501);
a first sliding member (502) disposed within the holding member (501) and connected to the movable member (402) of the at least one primary unit (202), the first sliding member (502) adapted to traverse in a horizontal direction with respect to the holding member (501) based on a movement of the movable member (402); and
a second sliding member (503) disposed within the holding member (501) and movably positioned on the first sliding member (502), the second sliding member (503) adapted to traverse in a vertical direction based on a movement of the first sliding member (502), wherein the second sliding member (503) is adapted to movably support at least a middle portion of the seat (101).