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A Side Stand Assembly Of A Vehicle

Abstract: A vehicle (100) comprising: a frame assembly (200) comprising a head tube (212), a main tube (214) extending rearwardly from said head tube (212). A pair of down frame tubes (218) extending rearwardly downward from said main tube (214). A throttle control unit (202) being configured to be mounted on said frame assembly (200). A side stand (106) being configured to be mounted on one of said pair of down frame tubes (218). A connecting cable (206) of said side stand (106) being configured to be mounted to a portion of said throttle control unit (202) for restricting movement of said vehicle (100) during a parked state using said side stand (106).

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
27 March 2022
Publication Number
39/2023
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

TVS Motor Company Limited
Jayalakshmi Estate, No 29 (Old No 8), Haddows Road
TVS Motor Company Limited
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai, 600 006

Inventors

1. THANGAVEL DEEPAN
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No. 12, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600006
2. PRASAD RAVILLA
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No. 12, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600006
3. KARNAM VENKATA MANGA RAJU
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No. 12, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600006

Specification

DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present subject matter relates to a vehicle, more particularly, a vehicle immobilizing system of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] Transportation in modern world have been revolutionized through introduction of automobiles which are smartly equipped to handle user needs. However, these latest designs of automobiles, face challenges pertaining to finding a right balance between high speed requirements of the user and user safety. Hence, an improved vehicle safety propellant is required which balances the user needs without compromising user safety.
BRIEF DESCRIPT ION OF THE DRAWINGS
[003] The present invention is described with reference to figures. This invention is implementable in two-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.
[004] Figure 1 illustrates a left side view of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[005] Figure 2 illustrates a left perspective view of frame assembly of the vehicle including a side stand, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[006] Figure 3 illustrates a left side view of a side stand assembly, in an ON and OFF state, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[007] Figure 4a illustrates a left side view of a portion of the frame assembly showing the side stand in an OFF state, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[008] Figure 4b illustrates a left side view of a portion of the frame assembly showing the side stand in an ON state, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[009] Figure 5a illustrates a left perspective view of a throttle control unit connected to a connecting cable of the side stand of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[010] Figure 5b illustrates a left perspective view of the throttle control unit of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[011] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of the connecting cable of the side stand of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[012] Figure 7 illustrates an exploded view of the connecting cable connecting the side stand and the throttle control unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[013] In conventional vehicles, a side stand is provided to park the vehicle momentarily after the vehicle is stopped. The side stand is configured such that when the side stand is ON, or the vehicle has been parked by engaging the side stand, then the vehicle should not move and the vehicle should remain in a stop position.
[014] In order to stop propelling the vehicle, the side stand is coupled to a position detecting switch. The position detecting switch senses the ON and OFF condition of the side stand and further provides input to either allow starting or prevent starting of an ignition system of the vehicle. However, directly connecting the position detecting switch to the ignition system requires high power consumption from the battery due to constantly supplying power to the position detecting switch.
[015] The position detecting switch upon detecting the ON or OFF condition of the side stand, enables or disables the fuel valve to open or close respectively and thereby permit starting of the vehicle. However, any fuel leakage from the fuel valve will tamper the functioning of the position detecting switch which in the long run can only be serviceable at a service station. Therefore, this configuration increases the overall cost and difficulty in serviceability of the vehicle.
[016] In another known art, the position detecting switch is configured to be connected to a gear set of the vehicle. In such a configuration, the position detecting switch is enabled or disabled only when a gear input has been provided. In certain circumstances the vehicle is propelled even in a first gear condition, without any involvement of the side stand. Thus, in such a condition, the vehicle is not stopped during the parked condition of the vehicle by the side stand and therefore risks the safety of the user.
[017] Furthermore, the position detecting switch is mounted to the side stand through one or more fasteners. However, the position detecting switch is a delicate part and is prone to give faulty readings if exposed to environmental conditions such as rain, dust and dirt, for a prolonged duration. Hence, additional protective covering means are adopted to prevent occurrence of faulty readings. The mounting of the cover to protect the position detection switch requires additional mountings and space in the vehicle layout, where it would be a challenging task to position and package other vehicular parts in the vehicle layout. This in turn increases the overall cost and complexity in manufacturing of the position detecting switch.
[018] Additionally, the position detecting switch may give inconsistent readings due to faulty manufacturing or faulty assembly of the side stand assembly. In such a scenario, the position detecting switch will give faulty readings which inadvertently affects the overall safety of the vehicle and the user.
[019] Furthermore, the side stand is mounted close to the ground, and mounting of the position detecting switch on the side stand makes the position detecting switch prone to physical damage due to foreign objects hitting it and thereby tampering or damaging the position detecting switch.
[020] Hence, it is an object of the present invention to overcome all the above stated and other related problems existing in the known arts, with respect to a immobilizing mechanism of the vehicle during parked condition of the vehicle using a side stand of the vehicle.
[021] It is further an object of the present invention to overcome inconsistency in intended function of the position detecting switch due to faulty assembly of the position detecting switch.
[022] It is further an object of the present invention to provide an assembly of the side stand that is economically significant.
[023] It is further an object of the present invention to provide an assembly of the side stand to overcome the issue of frequent replacement of the position detecting switch due to rain and dust entry.
[024] It is further an object of the present invention to provide a configuration of the side stand to stop the motion of the vehicle during parked condition of the vehicle using the side stand.
[025] The present subject matter provides a vehicle comprising a frame assembly. The frame assembly comprising a head tube, a main tube and a pair of down frame tubes extending rearwardly downward from the main tube. A throttle control unit is configured to be mounted on the frame assembly. A side stand is mounted on one of the pair of down frame tubes. A connecting cable of the side stand being configured to be mounted to a portion of the throttle control unit for restricting movement of the vehicle during a parked state using the side stand.
[026] As per an aspect of the present invention, a vehicle comprising a frame assembly. The frame assembly further comprising a head tube, a main tube extending rearwardly from the head tube. A pair of down frame tubes of the frame assembly extending rearwardly downward from the main tube. A throttle control unit of the vehicle being configured to be mounted on the frame assembly. A side stand is configured to be mounted on one of the pair of down frame tubes. A connecting cable of the side stand is configured to be mounted to a portion of the throttle control unit for restricting movement of the vehicle during a parked state of the vehicle, when the vehicle being parked using the side stand.
[027] As per an embodiment, the side stand is configured to be in an OFF state during running condition of the vehicle, and the side stand is configured to be in an ON state during the parked condition of the vehicle. Further, the side stand is configured to have a first mounting bracket, and the first mounting bracket is configured to have a first lip for fixedly accommodating the connecting cable. Furthermore, the first mounting bracket is fastened on the side stand through one or more fasteners.
[028] As per another embodiment, the throttle control unit comprising a throttle motor, and the throttle motor further comprising a first plate, a second plate and a third plate. The first plate and the second plate having a substantial circular pathway therebetween for routing a throttle input cable from a vehicle throttle input to the throttle control unit. Further, the throttle input cable is mounted on a second mounting bracket, and the second mounting bracket is attached to a body of the throttle control unit and disposed at a left side when viewed along a longitudinal axis.
[029] As per another embodiment, the second plate and the third plate having a substantial circular pathway therebetween for routing the connecting cable from the side stand to the throttle control unit. Further, the connecting cable is mounted on a third mounting bracket, and the third mounting bracket is disposed at a right side when viewed along the longitudinal axis. Furthermore, the throttle motor comprising a first attachment cavity for attaching the throttle input cable to the throttle motor. The throttle motor further comprising a second attachment cavity for attaching the connecting cable to the throttle motor.
[030] As per another embodiment, the throttle motor is configured to rotate in an anticlockwise direction about the longitudinal axis upon actuation of the vehicle throttle input during the off condition of the side stand and thereby stopping the vehicle. Further, the anticlockwise motion of the throttle motor is configured to be arrested by the connecting cable during the ON condition of the side stand.
[031] The connecting cable being connected between the side stand and the throttle body is provided with a predetermined length. The connecting cable is under tension, whenever the side stand is in ON condition and the connecting cable is released from tension state whenever the side stand is in OFF condition.
[032] During the ON condition, the connecting cable being routed through the throttle body, in between the layers, tends to pull the throttle body towards the side stand, that is in the clockwise direction. In turn, during this condition, if there is throttle provided, the cable tends to rotate the throttle body in the anti-clockwise direction, however, throttle body tends to remain in the same state without any rotation. This is because, the connecting cable between the throttle input and the throttle body and the connecting cable from the side stand are located in opposite directions, where the input force from both the cables are in opposite directions. Therefore, if inputs in both the cables are received at the same time, then the forces gets nullified, and as a result, there is not movement in the throttle body, which does not allow propelling of the engine.
[033] As per another embodiment, the connecting cable comprising an outer cable and an inner cable. The inner cable further comprising one or more caps covering both ends of the inner cable. Further, the outer cable comprising one or more stopper, and the one or more stopper is disposed in one or more stopper bracket each provided one on the throttle body and another on the side stand. Furthermore, the inner cable is disposed inside the outer cable, and the length of the inner cable is greater than the length of the outer cable. The inner cable can slide within the outer cable. The ends of the inner cable being visible. Further, the one of the one or more caps are disposed fixedly inside the first lip of the first mounting bracket and is fastened through one or more attachment means.
[034] As per another aspect of the present invention, a side stand assembly for a vehicle comprising a side stand, a connecting cable. The connecting cable is configured to connect the side stand with a throttle control unit of the vehicle for restricting the movement of the vehicle during a parked condition.
[035] As per an embodiment, the inner cable comprising one or more caps covering the inner cable on both ends. Further, the outer cable comprising one or more stopper, and the one or more stopper is disposed in one or more stopper bracket on both ends of the outer cable for prevention of loosening of the inner cable.
[036] In accordance with the present configuration, one of the advantages is that the present configuration eliminates the use of an expensive position detecting switch of the side stand and thereby provides an easier and economical option of vehicle immobilization during parked state.
[037] In accordance with the present configuration, one of the advantages is that elimination of the position detecting switch removes inconsistency due to switch error, and also variation in side stand manufacturing and assembly is eliminated.
[038] In accordance with the present configuration, one of the advantages is that the present configuration also eliminates discharge of battery due to providing power supply to the position detecting switch and the ignition system and thereby improves overall efficiency of the vehicle.
[039] In accordance with the present configuration, one of the advantages is that manufacturing of the connecting cable is simpler and the assembly time of the connecting cable on the side stand is also reduced.
[040] In accordance with the present configuration, one of the advantages is that the connecting cable is protected from rain, dirt and dust by the resin composed outer cable and thereby increases longevity of the connecting cable and also prevents frequent servicing of the vehicle.
[041] In accordance with the present configuration, one of the advantages is that the internal threads provided inside the first attachment cavity and the second attachment cavity fixedly attaches the inner cable of the connecting cable and keeps the connecting cable in taut during on condition of the side stand.
[042] In accordance with the present configuration, one of the advantages is that the anticlockwise motion of the connecting cable during the on state of the side stand locks and restricts the movement of the throttle motor and thereby enables complete immobilization of the vehicle during parked state.
[043] In accordance with the present configuration, one of the advantages is that the routing of the connecting cable through a separate pathway between the second plate and the third plate prevents intermixing of the connecting cable and the throttle input cable and thereby ensures independent functioning of the vehicle without overlapping commands.
[044] 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.
[045] 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.
[046] 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.
[047] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[048] Figure 1 illustrates a left side view of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. A vehicle (100) comprising a handlebar (102) and the handle bar (102) being configured to aid in maneuverability of the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) comprising a front wheel (104) and a rear wheel (116). In a preferred embodiment, the vehicle (100) is a two wheeled vehicle. The vehicle (100) is configured to have a seat assembly (114) for a user and a pillion rider. Further, the vehicle (100) is configured to have a power unit (112) propelled to run the vehicle (100). The power unit (112) being an internal combustion engine, or an electric motor or a combination of both internal combustion engine and an electric motor in an embodiment. The power unit (112) is configured to have a swing arm (110) being connected to the rear wheel (116) of the vehicle (100) for transmission of power and propelling motion of the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) is further configured to have a centre stand (108) and a side stand (106) to park the vehicle (100) once the vehicle is stopped. The vehicle (100) in configured to stop and be immobile when the vehicle (100) is parked using the side stand (106) of the vehicle (100).
[049] Figure 2 illustrates a left perspective view of frame assembly of the vehicle including a side stand, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The vehicle (100) is configured to have a frame assembly (200) which provides skeletal support to the vehicle (100). The frame assembly (200) is configured to have a head tube (212) and the handle bar (102) is configured to be mounted on the head tube (212). A main tube (214) is configured to extend rearwardly from the head tube (212). The main tube (214) being configured to have a junction (220) and the junction (220)attaches a pair of seat rails (216) from a rear portion of the vehicle (100). A pair of down frame tubes (218) is configured to extend rearwardly and downwardly from the junction (220) of the main tube (214). The power unit (112) is configured to be mounted between the pair of down frame tubes (218) through fasteners at a bottom portion of the frame assembly (200).
[050] The frame assembly (200) is further configured to have a throttle control unit (202) being mounted to a top portion of the frame assembly (200). The throttle control unit (202) is configured to be disposed above the power unit (112) and is mounted to a portion of one of the pair of down frame tubes (218). A throttle input cable (204) is configured to be connected to the throttle control unit (202) through an assembly process. Further, the side stand (106) is configured to be mounted to the bottom portion of the frame assembly (200) on one of the pair of down frame tubes (218). A connecting cable (206) from the side stand (106) to the throttle control unit (202)being routed the frame assembly (200). The frame assembly (200) is further configured to support a pillion footrest (210) and the pillion footrest (210) being mounted on a pillion footrest mounting bracket (208). The pillion footrest mounting bracket (208) is configured to be fixedly attached to one of the pair of down frame tubes (218). Further, the side stand (106) is configured to have an end cover (106a) to protect the side stand (106) from wear and tear during parked condition of the vehicle.
[051] Figure 3 illustrates a left side view of an ON and OFF state of the vehicle side stand, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The side stand (106) is configured to have an ON position and an OFF position. The side stand (106) lies horizontally aligned along a vehicle longitudinal axis (X-X’) during a running condition of the vehicle (100). The side stand (106) is configured to be in ON condition when the vehicle (100) is stopped and is parked at a position. The side stand (106) is configured to open at an angle of substantially 90 degrees from the vehicle longitudinal axis (X-X’). The side stand (106) is configured to be parallel to the vehicle longitudinal axis (X-X’) during the side stand off condition (106f) and the side stand (106) is at a substantial 90 degrees angle from the vehicle longitudinal axis (X-X’) during the side stand on condition (106o).
[052] The side stand (106) is further configured to have a first mounting bracket (302) being fastened or welded onto the side stand (106). The first mounting bracket (302) also has a first lip (302a) for accommodating one end of the connecting cable (206). Further, the side stand (106) is configured to be mounted through an attachment structure (300) on one of the pair of down tubes (218) through one or more fastening points (300a). The first mounting bracket (302) enables ease of assembly of the connecting cable (206) and thereby eliminating the use of expensive position detecting switches of the side stand (106).
[053] Figure 4a illustrates a left side view of a portion of the frame assembly showing the side stand in an OFF state, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 4b illustrates a left side view of a portion of the frame assembly showing the side stand in an ON state, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity, figures 4a and 4b will be discussed together. The side stand (106) when in OFF condition (106f) lies along the vehicle longitudinal axis (X-X’). In such a condition, the connecting cable is connected to the throttle control unit through a throttle motor (202a) and the throttle input cable (204) is also connected to the throttle control unit (202). When the vehicle (100) is in running condition, or the side stand (106) is in a off position (106f), no pull or strain is experienced by the throttle motor (202a) from the connecting cable (206) and the throttle motor (202a) rotates based on the inputs given by the throttle input cable (204). Further, the vehicle (100) runs smoothly based on variable inputs given by the user through the throttle input cable (204).
[054] During an ON condition of the side stand (106), the side stand (106) lies at a substantially 90 degrees from the vehicle longitudinal axis (X-X’). In such a condition, the connecting cable (206) is actuated by moving the side stand (106) at a vertical position to park the vehicle (100). In order to ensure immobility of the vehicle (100) during the parked condition, the connecting cable (206) is actuated at a reverse direction from the motion of the throttle motor (202a) and the connecting cable (206) becomes tight, and thereby arrests any movement of the throttle motor (202a). In such a condition, the movement of the throttle motor (202a) is restricted by the connecting cable (206) even if the user gives multiple inputs through the throttle input cable (204). The vehicle (100) is mobilized and is configured to move after the parked condition, only when the user puts the side stand (106) back to an off condition (106f) and the connecting cable (206) returns to its original loose state and enables the vehicle (100) to be started based on inputs given by the user through the throttle input cable (204).
[055] In one embodiment, the connecting cable (206) remains taut and does not break over time though tension provided by the first mounting bracket (302) and thereby extends life of the connecting cable (206).
[056] Figure 5a illustrates a left perspective view of a throttle control unit connected to a connecting cable of the side stand of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 5b illustrates a left perspective view of the throttle control unit of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity, figures 5a and 5b will be discussed together. The throttle control unit (202) comprising the throttle motor (202a). The throttle motor (202a) comprising a first plate (400a), a second plate (400b) and a third plate (400c) arranged in a substantially circular profile and disposed at a predetermined distance between each of the first plate (400a), the second plate (400b) and the third plate (400c). The first plate (400a) and the second plate (400b) is configured to have a substantial circular pathway between them for routing the throttle input cable (204) from the vehicle throttle input to the throttle control unit (202). Further the throttle input cable (204) is mounted on a second mounting bracket (402a). The second mounting bracket (402a) is disposed at a left side when viewed along a longitudinal axis (Y-Y’) from front or rear? That confusion prevails.. The longitudinal axis (Y-Y’) is configured to align along the centre of the throttle control unit (202).
[057] The second plate (400b) and the third plate (400c) is configured to have a substantial circular pathway between them for routing the connecting cable (206) from the side stand (106) to the throttle control unit (202). The connecting cable (206) is further mounted on a third mounting bracket (402b) and the third mounting bracket (402b) is disposed at a right side when viewed along the longitudinal axis (Y-Y’). The throttle motor (202a) further comprising a first attachment cavity (410) for attaching the throttle input cable (204) to the throttle motor (202a). The throttle motor (202a) further comprising a second attachment cavity (412) for attaching the connecting cable (206) to the throttle motor (202a). The first attachment cavity (410) and the second attachment cavity (412) being substantially circular in shape and having one or more grooves for attaching the connecting cable (206).
[058] The first mounting bracket (302), the second mounting bracket (402a) and the third mounting bracket (402b) having internal threads for mounting the connecting cable (206) and the throttle input cable (204). The throttle motor (202a) being configured to rotate in an anticlockwise direction along the longitudinal axis (Y-Y’) upon actuation of the vehicle throttle input during the off condition of the side stand (106f) and thereby stopping the vehicle (100). The anticlockwise motion of the throttle motor (202a) is configured to be arrested by the connecting cable (206) during the ON condition of said side stand (106o). Furthermore, the throttle control unit (202) having a first end (408) and the first end (408) is configured to connect the throttle control unit (202) to the power unit (112) of the vehicle (100). The throttle control unit (202) also configured to have a second unit (not shown), and the second end is configured to connect the throttle control unit (202) to an air filter (not shown) of the vehicle (100).
[059] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of the connecting cable of the side stand of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 7 illustrates an exploded view of the connecting cable connecting the side stand and the throttle control unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity, figures 6 and 7 will be discussed together. The connecting cable (206) comprising an outer cable (206a) and an inner cable (500). The outer cable (206a) being made of an insulating material such as plastic or rubber, and the inner cable (500) being made of a metal. The inner cable (500) comprising one or more caps (502) covering the inner cable (500) on both ends. The one or more caps (502) being configured to be fixedly attached inside the first lip (302a) of the first mounting bracket (302) and between the internal threads disposed in the second attachment cavity (412). The outer cable (206a) further comprising one or more stopper (404). The one or more stopper (404) is disposed in one or more stopper bracket (406) on both ends of the outer cable (206a) for preventing the outward movement of the inner cable (500) outside the outer cable (206a). The inner cable (500) is disposed inside the outer cable (206a), and a portion of the inner cable (500) is configured to extend outwards from the outer cable (206a) for connecting the side stand (106) with the throttle control unit (202). Further, the inner cable (500) is secured to the first lip (302a) of the first mounting bracket (302) through a fastening means of bolts and screws (602, 604). In one embodiment, the connecting cable (206) is configured to be connected inside the first mounting bracket (302), the second mounting bracket (402a) and the third mounting bracket (402b) through a snap fit mechanism. In another embodiment, the first mounting bracket (302), the second mounting bracket (402a) and the third mounting bracket (402b) being made of plastic or resin.
[060] 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 handle bar
104 front wheel
106 side stand
108 centre stand
110 swing arm
112 power unit
114 seat
116 rear wheel
200 frame assembly
202 throttle control unit
204 throttle input cable
206 connecting cable
208 pillion footrest mounting bracket
210 pillion footrest
212 head tube
214 main tube
216 pair of seat rails
218 pair of down tube members
220 junction point
300 attachment structure
302 first mounting bracket
302a first lip
202a throttle motor
400a first plate
400b second plate
400c third plate
402a second mounting bracket
402b third mounting bracket
404 one or more stopper
406 one or more stopper mounting bracket
410 first attachment cavity
412 second attachment cavity
500 inner cable
502 one or more caps
602, 604 one or more attachment means
,CLAIMS:I /We Claim:
1. A vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame assembly (200), said frame assembly (200) having a head tube (212), a main tube (214) extending rearwardly from said head tube (212), and
a pair of down frame tubes (218) extending rearwardly downward from said main tube (214);
a throttle control unit (202), said throttle control unit (202) being mounted on said frame assembly (200);
a side stand (106), said side stand (106) being configured to be mounted on one of said pair of down frame tubes (218);
wherein, said side stand (106) being communicatively connected to said throttle control unit (202), said throttle control unit (202) being controlled by said side stand (106).

2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said side stand (106) being configured to be in an OFF state (106f) during running condition of said vehicle (100), , wherein said OFF state (106f) implying side stand (106) being substantially parallel to vehicle longitudinal axis, and said side stand (106) being configured to be in an ON state (106o) during said parked condition of said vehicle (100) wherein said ON state (106o) implying side stand (106) being substantially parallel to vehicle lateral axis.
3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said side stand (106) being configured to have a first mounting bracket (302), said first mounting bracket (302) being configured to have a first lip (302a) for mounting said connecting cable (206).
4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said first mounting bracket (302) being fastened on said side stand (106) through one or more fasteners.
5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said throttle control unit (202) comprising a throttle motor (202a), a throttle valve, and a throttle outer body, said throttle motor (202a) comprising a first plate (400a), a second plate (400b) and a third plate (400c).
6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said first plate (400a) and said second plate (400b) having a substantial circular pathway therebetween for routing a throttle input cable (204) from a vehicle throttle input to said throttle control unit (202), and wherein said throttle input cable (204) being mounted on a second mounting bracket (402a), and said second mounting bracket (402a) being disposed on said throttle outer body at a left side when viewed along a longitudinal axis (Y-Y’).
7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein said second plate (400b) and said third plate (400c) having a substantial circular pathway therebetween for routing said connecting cable (206) from said side stand (106) to said throttle control unit (202), and wherein said connecting cable (206) being mounted on a third mounting bracket (402b), said third mounting bracket (402b) being disposed at a right side when viewed along said longitudinal axis (Y-Y’).
8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein said throttle motor (202a) comprising a first attachment cavity (410) for attaching said throttle input cable (204) to said throttle motor (202a), and said throttle motor (202a) comprising a second attachment cavity (412) for attaching said connecting cable (206) to said throttle motor (202a).
9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein said throttle motor (202a) being configured to rotate in an anticlockwise direction, upon actuation of said vehicle throttle input during said off condition of said side stand (106f), and said anticlockwise motion of said throttle motor (202a) being configured to be arrested by said connecting cable (206) during said ON condition of said side stand (106o) for stopping movement of said vehicle (100).
10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said connecting cable (206) comprising an outer cable (206a) and an inner cable (500), and wherein said inner cable (500) comprising one or more caps (502) covering said inner cable (500) on both ends.
11. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said outer cable (206a) comprising one or more stoppers (404), said one or more stoppers (404) being attached to one or more stopper brackets (406), said one or more stoppers (404) being attached on both ends of said outer cable (206a), and wherein said inner cable (500) being disposed inside said outer cable (206a), and said inner cable (500) slidable inside said outer cable (206a).
12. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein one of said one or more caps (502) being secured to said first lip (302a) of said first mounting bracket (302) through one or more attachment means (602, 604).

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Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202241017588-PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION [27-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-27
2 202241017588-FORM 1 [27-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-27
3 202241017588-DRAWINGS [27-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-27
4 202241017588-DRAWING [27-03-2023(online)].pdf 2023-03-27
5 202241017588-CORRESPONDENCE-OTHERS [27-03-2023(online)].pdf 2023-03-27
6 202241017588-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [27-03-2023(online)].pdf 2023-03-27
7 202241017588-FORM 18 [07-11-2023(online)].pdf 2023-11-07