Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention generally relates to a saddle type vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a stand mounting assembly for a saddle type vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] Generally, in a saddle type vehicle, especially a motorcycle type saddle type vehicle, a stand mounting bracket is detachably attached or welded at left side of the vehicle. The stand mounting bracket is provided either on the frame or on the footrest. In case where the stand mounting bracket, say side stand mounting bracket is required to be detachably provided in the vehicle, a plurality of fasteners are used to achieve better serviceability of the side stand and the other mounting parts. In these cases, the footrest assembly that extends from the left to right side of the vehicle can be split type or integrated. The stand mounting bracket being attached or provided in integration with either to the footrest or the frame leads to an increase in weight of these components. Therefore, not only the part count is increased, but the overall weight of the vehicle is also increased.
[003] In conventional vehicle, for side stand mounting, a dedicated part is welded to the frame. The side stand mounting bracket is then attached to this dedicated part using fasteners or welded to the dedicated part. However, in such configurations, in case of any failure, the complete frame needs to be changed.
[004] In some other vehicles, at least two fasteners are used for mounting the footrest on the frame. In addition, at least two more fasteners are required for mounting the side stand on the frame. To eliminate the requirement of the two additional fasteners, the side stand can be welded directly to the frame. However, in these cases, the side stand is not easily serviceable. Attempts have been made to mount the side stand directly on the footrest. In this configuration, a bulkier footrest is required if the side stand is to be welded on the frame which leads to an overall increase in vehicle weight.
[005] Thus, there is a need in the art for a stand mounting assembly for a saddle type vehicle, which addresses at least the aforementioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[006] In one aspect, the present invention is directed towards a stand mounting assembly for a saddle type vehicle. The stand mounting assembly has a first bracket detachably mounted on a frame structure of the saddle type vehicle. The stand mounting assembly further has a second bracket that is configured for supporting a stand member. The second bracket has a front mounting portion and a rear mounting portion such that the front mounting portion is configured to be detachably attached with the first bracket and the rear mounting portion is configured to be detachably attached with the frame structure of the saddle type vehicle, thereby allowing the stand mounting assembly to be detached from the saddle type vehicle.
[007] In an embodiment of the invention, the first bracket is configured to support a foot peg that receives a foot of the rider.
[008] In a further embodiment of the invention, the frame structure has a head pipe, a main frame extending rearwardly from the head pipe, a pair of pivot plates extending downwardly from the main frame, and a cross member extending between the pair of pivot plates.
[009] In a further embodiment of the invention, the first bracket is mounted on one of the pivot plates of the frame structure of the saddle type vehicle.
[010] In a further embodiment of the invention, the first bracket has a top mounting opening, a front support opening, and a rear support opening. The first bracket is detachably mounted to the frame structure at the top mounting opening.
[011] In a further embodiment of the invention, the front support opening of the first bracket is configured to engage with the front mounting portion on the second bracket.
[012] In a further embodiment of the invention, the rear support opening of the first bracket engages with the rear mounting portion on the second bracket.
[013] In a further embodiment of the invention, the rear support opening of the first bracket and the rear mounting portion of the second bracket overlap with the cross member in a vehicle side view.
[014] In a further embodiment of the invention, the stand member is a side stand for the saddle type vehicle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[015] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a stand mounting assembly for the saddle type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of the stand mounting assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 illustrates an exploded view of the stand mounting assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 illustrates a side view of the stand mounting assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 illustrates a sectional view of the stand mounting assembly along section A-A’, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[016] The present invention generally relates to a saddle type vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a stand mounting assembly for a saddle type vehicle.
[017] . The exemplary saddle type vehicle 10 includes an internal combustion engine (not shown) that is vertically disposed or a traction motor (not shown). Preferably, the Internal combustion engine is a single-cylinder type direct injection internal combustion engine. The vehicle 10 further includes a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame structure 25 (shown in Figure 1), a seat assembly and a fuel tank. The frame structure 25 includes a head pipe 22 (shown in Figure 3), a main frame 24 (shown in Figure 1), a down tube (not shown), and seat rails (not shown). The head pipe 22 supports a steering shaft (not shown) and two telescopic front forks attached to the steering shaft through a lower bracket (not shown). The two telescopic front forks support the front wheel. The upper portion of the front wheel is covered by a front fender mounted to the lower portion of the telescopic front forks at the end of the steering shaft. A head light, a visor guard and an instrument cluster (not shown) are arranged on an upper portion of the head pipe 22. The frame structure 25 having the down tube (not shown) may be located in front of the internal combustion engine and extends slantly downward from the head pipe 22. The main frame 24 of the frame structure 25 is located above the internal combustion engine 12 and extends rearward from the head pipe 22. The internal combustion engine is mounted at the front to the down tube and a rear of the internal combustion engine is mounted at the rear portion of the main frame 24. In an embodiment, the internal combustion engine is mounted vertically, with a cylinder block extending vertically above a crankcase. In an alternative embodiment, the internal combustion engine is mounted horizontally (not shown) with the cylinder block extending horizontally forwardly from the crankcase. In an embodiment, the cylinder block is disposed rearwardly of the down tube.
[018] The fuel tank of the vehicle 10 is mounted on the main frame 24. Seat rails are joined to the main frame 24 and extend rearward to support the seat assembly. A rear swing arm is connected to the frame structure 25 to swing vertically, and the rear wheel is connected to rear end of the rear swing arm. Generally, the rear swing arm is supported by a mono rear suspension or through two suspensions (not shown) on either side of the vehicle 10. A taillight unit is disposed at the end of the vehicle 10 and at the rear of the seat assembly. The rear wheel arranged below seat rotates by the driving force of the Internal combustion engine transmitted through a chain drive from the internal combustion engine. A rear fender is disposed above the rear wheel.
[019] Further, an exhaust pipe (not shown) of the saddle type vehicle 10 extends vertically downward from the Internal combustion engine up to a point and then extends below the Internal combustion engine, longitudinally along the vehicle length before terminating in a muffler (not shown). The muffler is typically disposed adjoining the rear wheel.
[020] The vehicle 10 further includes a handlebar connected to the head pipe 22 of the frame structure 25 and extending in a vehicle width direction. The handlebar can rotate to both sides of the vehicle 10 during vehicle turning movements.
[021] Figures 1 and 2 illustrate a stand mounting assembly 100 for the saddle type vehicle 10 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. As referenced in Figure 3, the stand mounting assembly 100 has a first bracket 110 that is detachably mounted on the frame structure 25 of the saddle type vehicle 10. The stand mounting assembly 100 further has a second bracket 130 that is configured for supporting a stand member 150. In an embodiment, the stand member 150 is a side stand.
[022] As referenced in Figure 5, the second bracket 130 has a front mounting portion 132 and a rear mounting portion 134(please check in the figure 6 it appears you are pointing out at same part as 130, and 134). In that, the front mounting portion 132 (please check in the figure 6 it appears you are pointing out at same part as 132, 130, 134. Not sure.) is configured to be detachably attached with the first bracket 110 and the rear mounting portion 134 is configured to be detachably attached with the frame structure 25 of the saddle type vehicle 10. This means that the second bracket 130 is partly supported on the first bracket 110 and partly supported on the frame structure 25. Such a configuration allows the first bracket 110 and the second bracket 130 to be detached from the saddle type vehicle 10 as per requirement, thereby allowing detachment of the stand mounting assembly 100 from the saddle type vehicle 10 as per requirement.
[023] Reference is made back to Figure 3, wherein as illustrated, in an embodiment, the first bracket 110 is configured to support a foot peg 120 that receives a foot of the rider. As explained hereinbefore, the second bracket 130 which supports a stand member 150, being partly supported on the frame structure 25 and partly supported on the first bracket 110 that supports a foot peg 120 ensures that the first bracket 110 supporting the foot peg 120 need not be a bulky component, as it does not have to solely support the second bracket 130 and receive the weight of the saddle type vehicle 10 when the vehicle is in a side stand position.
[024] As explained above, the frame structure 25 comprises the head pipe 22 and the main frame 24 that extends rearwardly from the head pipe 22. The frame structure 25 further comprises a pair of pivot plates 60 that extend downwardly from the main frame 24. The frame structure 25 further has a cross member 62 that extends between the pair of pivot plates 60. In an embodiment, first bracket 110 is detachably mounted on one of the pivot plates 60 of the frame structure 25 of the saddle type vehicle 10. In an embodiment, the first bracket 110 is detachably mounted on a left side pivot plate of pair of pivot plates 60.
[025] As illustrated in Figure 4, the first bracket 110 has a top mounting opening 112, a front support opening 114, and a rear support opening 116. The top mounting opening 112, the front support opening 114 and the rear support opening 116 are configured to allow fasteners to pass through. Herein, for facilitating the mounting of the stand mounting assembly 100 on the saddle type vehicle 10, the first bracket 110 is detachably mounted to the frame structure 25 at the top mounting opening 112.
[026] For attaching and supporting the second bracket 130 on the first bracket 110, the front support opening 114 of the first bracket 110 is configured to engage with the front mounting portion 132 on the second bracket 130, through which fasteners can pass, thereby allowing the second bracket 130 to be supported in the first bracket 110.
[027] Further, the rear support opening 116 of the first bracket 110 is configured to engage with the rear mounting portion 134 on the second bracket 130. Therefore, a single fastener passes through the rear support opening 116 of the first bracket 110 and the rear mounting portion 134 of the second bracket 130, to support both the first bracket 110 and the second bracket 130 on the frame structure 25. In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 5, the rear support opening 116 of the first bracket 110 and the rear mounting portion 134 of the second bracket 130 overlap with the cross member 62 in a vehicle side view. Such a configuration ensures that the fastener passing through the rear support opening 116 of the first bracket 110 and the rear mounting portion 134 of the second bracket 130, is passed on to the cross member 62 of the frame structure 25, thereby ensuring greater structural strength in the support of the first bracket 110 and the second bracket 130 on the frame structure 25. As a result, in an embodiment, only a total of three fasteners are required for mounting both the first bracket 110 that supports the foot peg 120 and the second bracket 130 that supports the stand member 150.
[028] Advantageously, the present invention allows for a stand mounting assembly to be provided for the saddle type vehicle in which stand mounting assembly is not only detachable from the saddle type vehicle but is also easily accessible from the lateral side of the vehicle without any hinderance, thereby improving overall serviceability of the vehicle. Further easy detachability of the stand mounting assembly also allows for the engine and the engine mounting bracket to be easily accessed from the side of the vehicle on requirement, further aiding in improved serviceability.
[029] Further, the number of fasteners required for mounting the first bracket for the foot peg and the second bracket for the stand member is reduced, which reduces the overall part count of the vehicle, thereby reducing costs and overall weight of the vehicle.
[030] Furthermore, in the present invention, to accommodate the stand mounting assembly, no additional elements or extensions need to be provided in the frame structure of the vehicle. The second bracket being partly supported on the first bracket and partly on the frame structure also ensures that the first member need to be a bulky member, reducing overall weight of the vehicle.
[031] While the present invention has been described with respect to certain embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modification may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims. , Claims:WE CLAIM:
1. A stand mounting assembly (100) for a saddle type vehicle (10), comprising:
a first bracket (110) detachably mounted on a frame structure (25) of the saddle type vehicle (10); and
a second bracket (130) being configured for supporting a stand member (150), the second bracket (130) having a front mounting portion (132) and a rear mounting portion (134) such that the front mounting portion (132) is configured to be detachably attached with the first bracket (110) and the rear mounting portion (134) is configured to be detachably attached with the frame structure (25) of the saddle type vehicle (10), thereby allowing the stand mounting assembly (100) to be detached from the saddle type vehicle (10).

2. The stand mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first bracket (110) is configured to support a foot peg (120) that receives a foot of the rider.

3. The stand mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame structure (25) comprises a head pipe (22); a main frame (24) extending rearwardly from the head pipe (22); a pair of pivot plates (60) extending downwardly from the main frame (24); and a cross member (62) extending between the pair of pivot plates (60).
4. The stand mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first bracket (110) is mounted on one of the pivot plates (60) of the frame structure (25) of the saddle type vehicle (10).

5. The stand mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first bracket (110) comprises a top mounting opening (112); a front support opening (114); and a rear support opening (116), the first bracket (110) being detachably mounted to the frame structure (25) at the top mounting opening (112).

6. The stand mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the front support opening (114) of the first bracket (110) is configured to engage with the front mounting portion (132) on the second bracket (130).

7. The stand mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the rear support opening (116) of the first bracket (110) engages with the rear mounting portion (134) on the second bracket (130).

8. The stand mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 4 and 7, wherein the rear support opening (116) of the first bracket (110) and the rear mounting portion (134) of the second bracket (130) overlap with the cross member (62) in a vehicle side view.

9. The stand mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the stand member (150) is a side stand for the saddle type vehicle (10).

Dated this 02nd day of June 2022
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
By their Agent & Attorney

(Nikhil Ranjan)
of Khaitan & Co
Reg No IN/PA-1471