Present disclosure generally relates to a field of vehicles. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a support-stand device of two-wheeler vehicle. Further, embodiments of the present disclosure disclose the support stand device which utilizes less number of components for maintaining stability of the vehicle in parked condition.
[003] BACKGROUND
[004] One of the most used components of a two-wheeler vehicle is a parking stand. There are two types of parking stands in the two-wheeler vehicles including center stand and side stand. Generally, side stand is used two-wheeler vehicle is to be parked for a short duration, and the center stand is ideal for parking for longer durations as they support the weight of the vehicle. Further, the centre stand helps to keep one or both the wheels of the two-wheeler vehicle lifted from the ground, thereby providing an ideal setup for carrying out maintenance operations. Whenever the user intends to park the two-wheeler vehicle using center stand, the user has to push the center stand towards the ground and then pull the vehicle in an opposite direction. Both the center stand and side stand are usually connected to the main frame of the vehicle.
[005] Conventionally, vehicle manufacturers have sought, proposed, and implemented different ways in which the side stand and the center stand are connected and are placed on to the vehicle. However, all these connections and placements require additional components which add to the cost of manufacturing of the two-wheeler vehicle. Further, these solutions do not address the above problem fully as they are ergonomically unstable and become faulty after a period of time.
[006] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the conventional center stand (10) used in the two wheeler vehicle. The conventional centre stand includes plurality of elements inter-linked to one another to form the structure of the center stand. The center stand (10) includes two rods (10a) forming an inverted V-structure, such that said two rods (10a) are connected to each other through a third rod (10b) located at narrow end of the structure. The center stand (10) further comprises a first plate (10c) fixed on an upper surface of the third rod (10b). Furthermore, each of the two rods (10a) are defined having flanges (lOd) extending laterally from outer surface of thetwo rods (10a). Asecond plate (lOe) is fixed to the two flanges (lOd) extending from the two rods (10a). The existing center

stand (10) having the first plate (10c) provides a line contact with a mounting bracket of the center stand (10) during open condition of the center stand (10). The line contact of the center stand (10) with the mounting bracket does not provide an efficient support to the center stand (10), which in turn may result in abrupt movement of the center stand (10) from the open position to the retracted position. Also, the existing center stand (10) requires a dedicated mounting brackets attached to a frame of the vehicle, to facilitate mounting of the center stand (10) to chassis of the vehicle. In addition to that, the plurality of interconnecting elements for example - flanges (lOd) increases the overall weight of the center stand (10). The increase in weight of the center stand (10) may result in excessive over-hanging of the center stand (10), when in retracted position. Further, the existing center stand (10) for vehicles are having plurality of constructional elements increases the overall cost of the center stand (10) as well as cost of the vehicle.
[007] The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the existing stand arrangements.
[008] SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[009] One or more shortcomings of conventional arrangements are overcome, and additional advantages are provided through a device as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.
[010] Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered as a part of the claimed disclosure.
[011] In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a support-stand device for a two-wheeler vehicle is disclosed. The device comprises at least one primary main pipe, a pivot pipe adapted to be joined to the primary main pipe and at least one secondary main pipe adapted to be joined to the pivot pipe. A support plate attached to at least one of the pivot pipe and the primary main pipe and the secondary main pipe. A stopper plate comprising a first surface and a second surface, such that the first surface of the stopper plate adapted to be fixed to the secondary main pipe. The second surface of the stopper plate abuts against an engine mounting bracket when the device is operated from retracted position to open position. The support-stand device with a stopper plate eliminates

the requirement of external elements to prevent excess movement of the support stand when operated from retracted position to open position.
[012] In an embodiment, the primary main pipe comprises a curved cut out for receiving the pivot pipe. The curved cutout provides a larger gripping portion for receiving the pivot pipe. The primary main pipe further comprises a truncated portion at the another end of the secondary main pipe, for fixing stopper plate with the primary main pipe.
[013] In an embodiment, the primary main pipe is made of a plurality of pipes converging at one end defining a V-shaped structure.
[014] In an embodiment, the device comprises an auxiliary plate adapted to be placed adjacent to the stopper plate, connecting the primary main pipe and pivot pipe. The auxiliary plate improves stiffness to the support stand device.
[015] In an embodiment, the hollow pivot pipe is configured to receive an secondary pipe for movement of the device about the pivot pipe and the secondary pipe is configured to be placed in the engine mounting bracket.
[016] In an embodiment, the device can be operated between the retracted position and the open position manually or by any means such as hydraulic cylinder, pneumatic cylinder or a motorized actuator.
[017] In an embodiment, the primary main pipe is connected to the hollow pivot pipe and the support plate by thermal joining.
[018] In an embodiment, the cross section of the support plate placed on the pivot pipe is configured to absorb forces acting on the primary main pipe.
[019] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure a two-wheeler vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a main frame, an engine mounting bracket attached to the main frame and a support-stand device. The device comprises at least one primary main pipe, a pivot pipe adapted to be joined to the primary main pipe and at least one secondary main pipe adapted to be joined to the pivot pipe. A support plate attached to at least one of the pivot pipe and the primary

main pipe and the secondary main pipe. A stopper plate comprising a first surface and a second surface, such that the first surface of the stopper plate adapted to be fixed to the secondary main pipe. The second surface of the stopper plate abuts against an engine mounting bracket when the device is operated from retracted position to open position. The support-stand device with a stopper plate eliminates the requirement of external elements to prevent excess movement of the support stand when operated from retracted position to open position.
[020] The present disclosure provides a support stand device having a surface contact between the stopper plate and the engine mounting bracket. The surface contact prevents unintentional movement of the support stand device from open position to retracted position. The structure of support stand device facilitates utilization of minimum number of constructional elements, without compromising strength and stiffness of the device. The device disclosed in the present disclosure, is also cost effective because of lesser number of constructional elements. The construction of the device and lesser number of constructional elements prevent over-hanging of the device in retracted position.
[021] It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined together to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.
[022] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects and features described above, further aspects and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
[023] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[024] The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood with reference to the following detailed description of an embodiment when read in conjunction with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[025] Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a conventional support stand device;

[026] Figure 2 illustrates a view of a two-wheeler vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[027] Figure 3 illustrates another view of the two-wheeler vehicle of Figure. 2;
[028] Figure 4 illustrates a frame of the two-wheeler vehicle with support-stand device in open condition, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[029] Figure 5 illustrates a detailed view of Figure 4;
[030] Figure 6 illustrates an isometric view of the support-stand device for the two-wheeler vehicle in open condition, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[031] Figure 7 illustrates a side view of the support-stand device for the two-wheeler vehicle in open condition, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[032] Figure 8 illustrates a side view of the support-stand device for the two-wheeler vehicle in open condition, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[033] Figure 9 illustrates a perspective view of the support-stand device for the two-wheeler vehicle in open condition, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[034] Figure 10 illustrates an exploded view showing different components of the support-stand device for the two-wheeler vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[035] Figure 11 illustrates a side view of Figure 8; and
[036] Figure 12 illustrates a front view of Figure 8.
[037] The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the objective of the disclosure described herein.

[038] DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[039] While the embodiments in the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof has been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure.
[040] It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art would be motivated from the present disclosure and modify the support-stand device for a two-wheeler vehicle. However, such modifications should be construed within the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings show only those specific details that are pertinent to understand the embodiments of the present disclosure, so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
[041] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof used in the disclosure, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusions, such that a device that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such device. In other words, one or more elements in a device proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the device.
[042] The embodiments disclosed below are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed in the following detailed description. Rather, the embodiments are chosen and described so that others skilled in the art may utilize their teachings. While the present invention primarily involves a touring two-wheeler or motorcycle, it should be understood, that the invention may have application to other types of vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, watercraft, utility vehicles, scooters, golf carts, or mopeds, etc.
[043] Accordingly, the present disclosure relates to a support-stand device for a vehicle, preferably a two-wheeler vehicle. The vehicle referred to herein, embodies a two-wheeler vehicle. The vehicle referred herein, is defined as an off-road two-wheeler vehicle, comprising an Internal Combustion engine for generating power to drive the vehicle. Alternatively, the vehicle may embody any other ridden vehicle such as electric motorcycle, a tri-cycle, etc., without limiting the scope of the invention.

[044] The vehicle comprises a front ground engaging member, illustratively a front wheel and a rear ground engaging member, illustratively a rear wheel. The rear wheel is positioned in line with the front wheel along a longitudinal plane of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes a main frame supported by the front wheel and the rear wheel. The main frame can also alternatively be herein referred to as chassis in the foregoing description. The main frame comprises two longitudinal members extending from a head pipe of the vehicle. The head pipe is pivotably connected to the front wheel of the vehicle. The head pipe is configured to mount a steering mechanism of the vehicle. The steering mechanism of the vehicle is configured to provide required turning to the vehicle during operating condition. The vehicle further includes a suspension assembly to absorb shocks and/or jerks during operating condition of the vehicle. The suspension assembly also prevents misalignment of different components of the vehicle, during operating condition of the vehicle. The operating condition of the vehicle may be defined as a riding condition of the vehicle, when an operator is riding the vehicle on any terrain.
[045] The vehicle comprises a plurality of front shock absorbers mounted on the front wheel of the vehicle. The plurality of front shock absorbers are configured to connect the front wheel to the head pipe of the vehicle. The front shock absorbers are adapted to absorb shocks and/or jerks exerted on the front wheel of the vehicle. The front shock absorbers may include spring dampers, but not limited to the same. Alternatively, the front shock absorbers may comprise of hydraulic or oil dampers to efficiently absorb shocks and/or jerks exerted on the front wheel of the vehicle. An assembly comprising the plurality of front shock absorbers may be defined as a front suspension assembly of the vehicle.
[046] The present disclosure relates to a support-stand device for a two-wheeler vehicle. During prolonged parking or repair of vehicle, a center stand is used to park the vehicle. This center stand is connected to the main frame of the vehicle. The device of the present disclosure utilizes an engine mounting bracket which is used to mount the engine on the chassis or frame of the vehicle as a support for mounting the support-stand device. The device utilizes the engine mounting bracket as a stopper which eliminates the requirement of additional members to be joined to the chassis for acting as the stopper to the support stand device . Further, no excessive support structure is required due to the utilization of inherent geometrical strength of the device.
[047] The support-stand device for a two-wheeler vehicle includes at least one longitudinally extending primary main pipe and a hollow pivot pipe adapted to be received in the primary main pipe.

The device further includes a support plate partly enclosing the pivot pipe with the primary main pipe at one end of the primary main pipe. The device also includes a stopper plate having a first surface and a second surface. The first surface of the stopper plate is adapted to be fixed to the primary main pipe and the second surface of the stopper plate abuts with an engine mounting bracket when the device is operated from retracted position to open position.
[048] The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to Figures 2 to 11. In the figures, the same element or elements which have similar functions are indicated by the same reference signs.
[049] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3, an exemplary vehicle (100) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is depicted. The vehicle (100) referred to herein, embodies an off-road two-wheeler vehicle, comprising an Internal Combustion engine (hereinafter referred to as "engine") for generating power to drive the vehicle. Alternatively, the vehicle may embody any other ridden vehicle such as electric motorcycle, a tri-cycle, scooters and likewise, without limiting the scope of the invention.
[050] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3, the vehicle (100) comprises a front body structure (101) and a rear body structure (102). The front body structure (101) extending from a first end of the vehicle up-to a seat (103) of the vehicle (100) along a longitudinal plane and the rear body structure (102) extending from the seat (103) to a rear end of the vehicle (100). The front body structure (101) comprises a front ground engaging member, illustratively a front wheel (104), a plurality of front shock absorbers (105), a front wheel brake mechanism (106), a steering mechanism (107), a dash assembly (108), a head lamp unit (109) and a plurality of front winkers (110). The plurality of front shock absorbers (105) are coupled to the front wheel (104) to absorb shocks and/or jerks exerted on the front wheel (104) of the vehicle (100), when the vehicle (100) is in operating condition. The operating condition of the vehicle (100) may be defined as a condition when the vehicle (100) is in motion. A head pipe (111) pivotably coupled to one end of the plurality of front shock absorbers (105). The front shock absorbers (105) may comprise of spring dampers, but not limited to the same. Alternatively, the front shock absorbers (105) may comprise of hydraulic or oil dampers to efficiently absorb shocks and/or jerks exerted on the front wheel (104) of the vehicle (100).
[051] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the front wheel brake mechanism (106) utilize a disc brake mechanism, comprising a brake fluid stored in a reservoir (106a)

to facilitate application of brakes on the front wheel (104) of the vehicle. The front wheel brake mechanism (106) comprises a plurality of cables (106b) adapted to transport brake fluid from the reservoir (106a) to the disc brake (106c) mounted on the front wheel (104) of the vehicle (100). According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the steering mechanism (107) comprises a handle bar (107a) and the handle bar (107a) is configured to be mounted on the head pipe (111) of the vehicle (100). The handle bar (107a) is adapted to support an accelerator (107b), a front brake lever (not shown in FIGS.), a clutch lever and a pair of side view mirrors (107c). A pulling motion of the front brake lever by an operator facilitates actuation of the front wheel brake mechanism (106). The reservoir (106a) is mounted on the handle bar (107a) of the steering mechanism (107). The steering mechanism (107) is operatively coupled to the front wheel (104) via the plurality of front shock absorbers (105).
[052] In the illustrated example, the dash assembly (108) is provided on the handle bar (107a) of the steering mechanism (107). The dash assembly (108) comprises a display unit (not shown in FIGS.). The display unit displays information relating to the vehicle (100) to the operator. The display unit may comprise of a display screen, preferably an LCD screen but not limited to the same. Alternatively, the dash assembly (108) may comprise additional components such as GPS, Graphic User Interface (GUI), fuel gauge etc., without limiting scope of the invention. In the illustrated example, the head lamp unit (109) is provided on the steering mechanism (107). Further, a front fender (105a) is mounted on the front shock absorbers (105) and the front fender (105a) is positioned below the head lamp unit (109). The plurality of winkers (110) are mounted on a clamp (110a). The clamp (110a) is configured to connect the head lamp unit (109) with the head pipe (111) of the vehicle (100).
[053] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a fuel tank (112) is mounted on the front body structure (101) of the vehicle (100). The fuel tank (112) is positioned between the handle¬bar (107a) and the seat (103) of the vehicle (100), as shown in Figure 3. The fuel tank (112) is connected to a mainframe (113) of the vehicle (100) by means of fasteners. Alternatively, the fuel tank (112) may be attached to the main frame (113) by other attachment means for example - welding, etc. The fuel tank (112) is adapted to receive fuel of the vehicle (100). The front body structure (101) comprises an at least one stand (114) mount on the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100).
[054] In an illustrated example, the rear body structure (102) comprises the seat (103), a rear grounding engaging member, illustratively a rear wheel (115), a silencer (116), a rear wheel guard (116a) and a rear fender (117). The rear wheel (115) is positioned in line with the front wheel (104)

along the longitudinal plane of the vehicle (100). Referring to Figure 4, the main frame (113) is supported by the front wheel (104) and the rear wheel (115). The main frame (113) is defined having a front portion (113a), a center portion (113b) and a rear portion (113c). The front portion (113a) of the main frame (113) is configured to provide provisions for mounting a radiator (118) and an engine (119). Alternatively, the main frame (113) also provides provisions for mounting other components of the vehicle (100), for example - carburetor, fuel injector, battery, etc., without limiting scope of the invention.
[055] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3, a support-stand device (S) for a two-wheeler vehicle in open condition is shown. The support stand device (S) works in two conditions i.e., a retracted position and an open position. When in the open position, the vehicle is in parked position and when in the retracted position the vehicle will be in moving condition will be parked using a side-stand device (S). The device (S) can be operated between the retracted position and the open position manually or by any actuators such as hydraulic cylinder, pneumatic cylinder or a motorized actuator. In Figure 3, a side-stand device in open condition along with a support-stand device (S) for a two-wheeler vehicle in open condition is shown. As shown in Figure 4, the support-stand device (S) is connected to the main frame (113) of the vehicle, preferably at the center portion (113b) of the main frame (113) of the vehicle. The connection is preferably made through thermal joining process such as welding.
[056] Figure 4 and Figure 5 show the support-stand device (S) for a two-wheeler vehicle. The device (S) comprises at least one longitudinally extending primary main pipe (1,1') and at least one secondary main pipe (Is). In an embodiment, the primary main pipe (1, 1') is defined having a one end (le) and the secondary main pipe (Is) is defined having another end (If). A pivot pipe (2) is adapted to be joined to the primary main pipe (1, 1') at the one end (le). Further, a support plate (3) partly encloses the pivot pipe (2) with the primary main pipe (1, 1') at the one end (le) of the primary main pipe (1, 1'), as shown in Figure 6. In another embodiment, the support plate (3) attached to at least one of the pivot pipe (2) and the primary main pipe (1,1') and the secondary main pipe (Is). In an embodiment, the pivot pipe (2) is a hollow pivot pipe. The hollow pivot pipe (2) is connected to the primary main pipe (1, 1') and the primary main pipe (1, 1') is connected to the support plate (3) by thermal joining process. In an embodiment, the cross section of the support plate (3) may be varied as per requirement and vehicle configuration. The construction of the support plate (3) placed on the pivot pipe (2) may allow gradual decreasing stiffness of the device itself, to absorb forces acting on the primary main pipe (1, 1').

[057] Referring to Figure 6, a stopper plate (4) of the device (S) is shown. In an embodiment, the stopper plate (4) comprises a first surface (4a) and a second surface (4b). The first surface (4a) of the stopper plate (4) is adapted to be fixed to the secondary main pipe (Is) at the another end (If) of the secondary main pipe (Is). The second surface (4b) of the stopper plate (4) abuts with an engine mounting bracket (5) when the device (S) is operated from retracted position to open position. Referring to Figure 7, the support-stand device (S) utilizes the engine mounting bracket (5) for the stopper plate (4) support. This eliminates the requirement of additional members to be welded to the main frame for stopping the support-stand device.
[058] Referring to Figure 7 and Figure 12, the force (F) acting on support-stand device (S) is shown by arrows. When force (F) is applied on the support-stand device (S), the force gets uniformly distributed over the stopper plate (4), the secondary main pipe (Is) and the primary main pipe (1, 1'), due to inherent geometric strength of the device (S) and it gets uniformly distributed. The stopper plate (4) makes a surface contact with the engine mounting bracket (5) for effective utilization and distribution of force. It also allows better pivot to stopper plate (4) distance thereby improving durability.
[059] Figure 9 shows an isometric assembled view of the support-stand device (S). In an embodiment, the primary main pipe (1,1') is made of two pipes converging together. A horizontal rod (7) is adapted to connect the two converging pipes of the primary main pipe (1, 1'). The horizontal rod (7) provides strength to the overall device when the device (S) is in open condition and the load of the vehicle is high. The horizontal rod (7) also provides ergonomic ease to the user while parking the vehicle and moving the device from retracted position to open position. In another embodiment, the horizontal pipe (7) is connected to another support structure for additional support to the support stand device (S).
[060] Figure 10 shows an exploded view of the support-stand device (S) for a two-wheeler vehicle. The view shows different components of the device in isolated condition. The device comprises the at least one primary main pipe (1, 1') and at least one secondary main pipe (Is). In an embodiment the primary main pipe (1, 1') is made of two pipes converging together. In an embodiment, the primary main pipe (1, 1') is made of a plurality of pipes converging at one end (le) and defining a V-shaped structure. The primary main pipe (1, 1') is defined having curved cut out (la) for receiving the pivot pipe (2). The secondary main pipe (Is) is defined having a truncated portion (lb) at another end (If) of the secondary main pipe (Is) for fixing the stopper plate (4) with the secondary main pipe (Is). In

an embodiment, the curved cut out (la) is a U-shaped cut out. Figure 10 further shows the hollow pivot pipe (2). The hollow pivot pipe (2) is configured to receive a secondary pipe (8) for pivotal movement of the device (S) about the pivot pipe (2). The secondary pipe (8) is configured to be placed between opposite flanges of the engine mounting bracket (5). In an embodiment, the secondary pipe (8) is adapted to be received in a slot (not shown in figures) made in the opposite flanges of the engine mounting bracket (5).
[061] During assembly of the support stand structure (S), the support stand structure (S) is initially positioned between the opposite flanges of the engine mounting bracket (5), such that the pivot pipe (2) aligns with the slots of the engine mounting bracket (5). In the next step, the secondary pipe (8) is inserted into the pivot pipe (2) through the slots formed in the engine mounting bracket (5). The secondary pipe (8) is configured to pivotably connect the support stand structure (S) with the engine mounting bracket (5) of the main frame (113) of the vehicle, as shown in Figure 5. The support structure (S) is configured to have a pivotal movement about an axis passing through the secondary pipe (8), during application of the force (F) on the support stand structure.
[062] Referring to Figure 11, an isolated assembled side view of support-stand device (S) for a two-wheeler vehicle (100) in open condition is shown. The stopper plate (4) is defined having the first surface (4a) and the second surface (4b). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first surface (4a) of the stopper plate (4) is adapted to be connected with the secondary main pipe (Is). Referring to Figure 12, an isolated assembled front view of support-stand device for a two-wheeler vehicle in open condition is shown. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second surface (4b) of the stopper plate (4) is adapted to abut with the engine mounting bracket, in open condition of the support stand device. Once again referring to Figure 10 and Figure 12, an auxiliary plate (6) is provided adjacent to the stopper plate (4). The auxiliary plate (6) is positioned below the stopper plate (4) and between the two pipes of the primary main pipe (1,1'). The auxiliary plate (6) is configured to provide strength to the primary main pipe (1, 1') by connecting the two pipes of the primary main pipe (1, 1') at one end (le). In an exemplary embodiment, the auxiliary plate (6) is connected to the primary main pipe (1, 1') through thermal joining means. The two primary main pipes (1, 1') are converging at the one end (le) and the horizontal rod (7) is adapted to connect the two primary main pipes (1, 1')
[063] In an embodiment, a two-wheeler vehicle is disclosed. The two-wheeler (100) comprises a main frame (113) and an engine mounting bracket (5) attached to the main frame (113). The support-stand device (S) is connected to the main frame (113) through the secondary pipe (8). The secondary

pipe (8) may also be referred to as a pivot pin, which facilitates pivotal movement of the support stand device (S), during application of the force (F). The device (S) comprises at least one longitudinally extending primary main pipe (1,1'), a hollow pivot pipe (2) adapted to be received in the primary main pipe (1, 1') and a support plate (3). The support plate (3) is attached to at least one of the pivot pipe
(2) and the primary main pipe (1,1') and the secondary main pipe (Is). In an embodiment, the support
plate (3) partly encloses the pivot pipe (2) with the primary main pipe (1, 1') at one end (le) of the
primary main pipe (1, 1'). The stopper plate (4) comprising a first surface (4a) and a second surface
(4b) wherein the first surface (4a) of the stopper plate (4) adapted to be fixed to the secondary main
pipe (Is), wherein the second surface (4b) of the stopper plate (4) abuts against an engine mounting
bracket (5) when the device (S) is operated from retracted position to open position.
[064] In a working example of the present disclosure, when the user wishes to use the support-stand device (S) from retracted position to open position to park the two-wheeler vehicle (100), user may applies force on the primary main pipe (1, 1'). The primary main pipe (1, 1') which is connected to the pivot pipe (2) rotates towards the ground by action of the secondary pipe (8). The support plate
(3) restricts the motion of the primary main pipe (1, 1') and the stopper plate (4) provides strength to
the overall device by abutting with the engine mounting bracket (5) which is connected to the main
frame (113) of the vehicle.
[065] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the device provides weight reduction of the overall structure and needs low impact force to move from retracted to open position as compared to an existing design.
[066] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the device offers better returnability and smooth return from retracted to open position and is more durable compared to an existing design.
[067] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the device utilizes less number of components for assembling with the vehicle.
[068] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the device is efficient to manufacture and has a lesser number of welded parts which makes it more cost-effective.
[069] It is to be understood that a person of ordinary skill in the art may develop a device of similar configuration without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. Such modifications and

variations may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure covers such modifications and variations provided they come within the ambit of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[070] Equivalents:
[071] With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.
[072] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as "open" terms (e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to," the term "having" should be interpreted as "having at least," the term "includes" should be interpreted as "includes but is not limited to," etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and/or "an" should typically be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of "two recitations," without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, and C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances, where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, or C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative

terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B." While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.

We claim:

1. A support-stand device (S) for a two-wheeler vehicle (100), the device (S) comprising:
at least one primary main pipe (1, 1');
a pivot pipe (2) adapted to be joined to the primary main pipe (1, 1');
at least one secondary main pipe (Is) adapted to be joined to the pivot pipe (2);
a support plate (3) attached to at least one of the pivot pipe (2) and the primary main pipe (1,1') and the secondary main pipe (Is);
a stopper plate (4) comprising a first surface (4a) and a second surface (4b) wherein the first surface (4a) of the stopper plate (4) adapted to be fixed to the secondary main pipe (Is), wherein the second surface (4b) of the stopper plate (4) abuts against an engine mounting bracket (5) when the device (S) is operated from retracted position to open position.
2. The device (S) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the primary main pipe (1, 1') comprises a curved cut out (la) for receiving the pivot pipe (2) and a truncated portion (lb) at the another end (If) of the secondary main pipe (Is) for fixing the stopper plate (4) with the primary main pipe (1, 1').
3. The device (S) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the primary main pipe (1, 1') is made of a plurality of pipes converging at one end (le) defining a V-shaped structure.
4. The device (S) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device (S) comprises an auxiliary plate (6) adapted to be placed adjacent to the stopper plate (4), connecting the primary main pipe (1, 1') and pivot pipe (2).
5. The device (S) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hollow pivot pipe (2) is configured to receive a secondary pipe (8) for movement of the device (S) about the pivot pipe (2), wherein the secondary pipe (8) is configured to be placed in the engine mounting bracket (5).
6. The device (S) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device (S) can be operated between the retracted position and the open position manually or by any means such as hydraulic cylinder, pneumatic cylinder or a motorized actuator.
7. The device (S) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the primary main pipe (1,1') is connected to the hollow pivot pipe (2) and the support plate (3) by thermal joining.

8. The device (S) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cross section of the support plate (3) placed on the pivot pipe (2) is configured to absorb forces acting on the primary main pipe (1, 1').
9. A two-wheeler vehicle (100) comprising:
a main frame (113);
an engine mounting bracket (5) attached to the main frame (113); and
a support-stand device (S) comprising:
at least one primary main pipe (1, 1');
a pivot pipe (2) adapted to be joined to the primary main pipe (1, 1');
at least one secondary main pipe (Is) adapted to be joined to the pivot pipe (2);
a support plate (3) attached to at least one of the pivot pipe (2) and the primary main pipe (1,1') and the secondary main pipe (Is) ;
a stopper plate (4) comprising a first surface (4a) and a second surface (4b) wherein the first surface (4a) of the stopper plate (4) adapted to be fixed to the secondary main pipe (Is), wherein the second surface (4b) of the stopper plate (4) abuts against an engine mounting bracket (5) when the device (S) is operated from retracted position to open position.
10. The device (S) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the two primary main pipes (1, 1') are converging at
the one end (le) and a horizontal rod (7) is adapted to connect the two primary main pipes (1, 1').