Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
The present subject matter relates generally to a vehicle. More particularly but not exclusively, the present invention relates to a saddle type vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0001] A vehicle generally includes a steering assembly and a suspension assembly. Steering assembly comprises handlebar assembly and a steering tube. Suspension assembly includes a lower bracket, a telescopic shocker and a wheel axle.
[0002] The Suspension assembly of the vehicle has the main function of connecting the handlebar assembly and the one or more wheel along with the frame, and also helps in steering the vehicle and also absorbing the loads when the vehicle goes over a bump or pothole. The suspension assembly includes a lower bracket assembly. The lower bracket assembly has a steering function and helps in connecting the frame to the fork assemblies.
[0001] The suspension assembly generally has the steering member and a lower bracket. In conventional vehicles, the steering member and the lower bracket are connected to each other.
[0002] The lower bracket assembly includes a lower bracket. The lower bracket has the main function of withstanding the loads arising from the one or more wheels through the forks, therefore the joinery of the lower bracket and the steering member need to have a high strength and stiffness. However, in the existing designs, both are attached together. The problem with the existing design is that when the loads acting is more, the joint might fail. The joinery between steering assembly and a suspension assembly tends to fail due to high impact force from the pothole or bumps and the reaction forces. This reduces the safety characteristics of the vehicle like it can lead to fatal accidents and injuries to the user.
[0003] Another drawback of the existing system is that in saddle type vehicle, it is observed in few saddle type vehicles where saddle type vehicle configured to have a single bracket which is configured to connect the steering tube to front fork. Thus, the lower bracket and the steering member joint is the only joint connecting the frame to the fork assembly. Hence the joint needs to be highly integral to the safety of the rider. Owing to this architecture of the vehicle which has single bracket, the impact forces and the reaction forces tends to be higher as compared to vehicles having one upper bracket and lower bracket.
[0004] It is known in the prior art to provide the reinforcement to the bracket in order to improve the strength and stiffness of the joinery. However, this leads to increased weight and cost. The increased weight affects the manoeuvrability as it is difficult to move the steering tube. Further it is known in the art to increase the thickness of the lower bracket. This leads to increase in manufacturing cost and weight. Therefore, it is challenge for the designer to reduce the overall weight of the vehicle while improving the manoeuvrability with optimum strength and stiffness of the joinery.
[0003] It is also an object of the present invention to provide a light weight and compact suspension and steering assembly for a saddle type vehicle which can withstand the higher impact loads.
[0004] It is another objective of the invention to improve the durability of the joinery of the steering assembly and suspension assembly without increasing the overall weight of the vehicle.
[0005] It is another objective of the invention to improve the manoeuvrability and handling characteristics of the vehicle.
SUMMARY
[0006] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
[0007] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present disclosure provides a suspension assembly for a saddle type vehicle having a steering member, herein referred as first member, a lower bracket, herein referred to as second member. Both the first member and the second member are connected together with the help of a connecting member. The lower bracket has one or more openings in order to receive portions of first member and connecting member.
[0008] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present disclosure provides a saddle type vehicle with a suspension assembly having a steering member, herein referred as first member, a lower bracket, herein referred to as second member. Both the first member and the second member are connected together with the help of a connecting member. The lower bracket has one or more openings in order to receive portions of first member and connecting member.
[0009] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present disclosure also discloses a method for manufacturing a suspension assembly for a saddle type vehicle. The method comprises the first step of inserting a first member (steering member) into a first opening being provided on the second member (lower bracket). Second step is to insert the connecting member (spring dowel pin) into the second opening being provided on second member. Third step is to insert connecting member into a third opening being provided on first member. It is pertinent to note that second and third opening are coaxial to each other.
[00010] The present invention relates to a suspension assembly for a saddle type vehicle where lower bracket and steering member have been joined via connecting member in order to have a joint that has higher strength and rigidity.
[00011] The present subject matter relates to a suspension assembly of a saddle type vehicle where lower bracket being provided with one or more openings to accommodate steering member and connecting member. Here, lower bracket and steering member have been joined via connecting member which can be a dowel pin, spring dowel pin or any other connecting means in order to have a joint that has higher strength and rigidity to provide more safety to the rider.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00012] The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given herein below and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the present invention, and wherein
[00013] Fig. 1 exemplarily illustrates a magnified view of suspension assembly of a saddle type vehicle;
[00014] Fig. 2 exemplarily illustrates a magnified side view of suspension assembly of a saddle type vehicle;
[00015] Fig. 3 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of lower bracket, herein called as second member of a saddle type vehicle;
[00016] Fig. 4 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of steering member, herein called as first member of a saddle type vehicle;
[00017] Fig. 5 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of connecting member, herein called as connecting member of a saddle type vehicle;
[00018] Fig. 6 exemplarily illustrates a method of manufacturing a suspension assembly of a saddle type vehicle;

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[00019] The present disclosure may be best understood with reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein. Various embodiments are discussed below with reference to the figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed descriptions given herein with respect to the figures are simply for explanatory purposes as the methods and systems may extend beyond the described embodiments. For example, the teachings presented and the needs of a particular application may yield multiple alternative and suitable approaches to implement the functionality of any detail described herein. Therefore, any approach may extend beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown.
[00020] References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “one example,” “an example,” “for example,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.
[00021] The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with different embodiments. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather those embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.
[00022] The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate 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.
[00023] The present invention is illustrated as a suspension assembly for a saddle type vehicle having a steering member, herein referred as first member, a lower bracket, herein referred to as second member. Both the first member and the second member are connected together with the help of a connecting member. The lower bracket has one or more openings in order to receive portions of first member and connecting member.
[00024] In addition, the present subject matter also ensures the higher strength and rigidity of the joint formed between steering member and lower bracket to provide more safety to the rider.
[00025] Thus, the present subject matter provides a suspension assembly where steering member and lower bracket have been connected via connecting member to form a joint which has higher strength and rigidity to provide more safety to the user. In addition, the present subject matter also discloses the method of manufacturing such suspension assembly for a saddle type vehicle.
[00026] Additionally, in scooter type vehicles, where there is no upper bracket, it is immensely important to have a strong joint at lower bracket in order to bear more load during running condition and to bear vibrations.
[00027] Fig. 1 exemplarily illustrates a magnified view of suspension assembly (100) of a saddle type vehicle. The magnified view illustrates the steering member (101), lower bracket (103) and a connecting member (102). The lower bracket (103) being connected to the steering member (101), the lower bracket (103) being configured to have one or more step portions, the one of said step portions is extending in a direction perpendicular to the steering member (101).
[00028] As illustrated in Fig, the step portion is provided in the front portion of the lower bracket (103). The top surface of the lower bracket (103) being configured to have an annular portion. The top surface of the annular portion being configured to have one or more openings. The step portion being configured to have second opening (104).
[00029] In another implementation, the front portion of lower bracket (103) being configured to have a second opening (104).
[00030] Fig. 2 exemplarily illustrates a magnified side view of suspension assembly of a saddle type vehicle. Fig. 2 illustrates a partial side cross sectional view of the steering assembly and suspension assembly when assembled together. The lower bracket being configured to have a second opening (104). The second opening (104) extending in front to rear direction of the vehicle. The second opening (104) being configured to have a predetermined geometric parameter where diameter of second opening (104) ranges from 25mm to 35mm and length (L) to diameter (D) ratio ranges from 4 to 9.
[00031] It illustrates the insertion of steering member (101) into the lower bracket with the help of connecting member. It also illustrates the second opening (104) being a blind hole, where the connecting member (102) has been inserted.
[00032] Fig. 3 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of second member (103) of a saddle type vehicle. It illustrates that the second member (103) being provided with one or more openings as shown in Fig 3. The first opening (301) as shown in figure being configured to receive a portion of steering member. The second member being configured to have a v shape. The second member (103) being configured to have two openings. The two openings being configured to receive front forks. The one or more openings in the annular portion being configured to drain water.
[00033] Fig. 4 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of steering member, herein called as first member of a saddle type vehicle. The steering member (101) being provided in a substantially cylindrical shape and the steering member configured to have varying cross sections in order to insert it into the first opening (301) being provided on the lower bracket (103). Lower end of the steering member being configured to have third opening to accommodate the connecting member.
[00034] Fig. 5 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of connecting member (102) of a saddle type vehicle. The connecting member (102) enables the connection of steering member (101) and lower bracket (103). It enables the formation of joint without the requirement of welding.
[00035] In one implementation, slit has been carved out.
[00036] Fig. 6 exemplarily illustrates a method of manufacturing a suspension assembly of a saddle type vehicle. The method comprises the first step of inserting, a first member (101) into a first opening (301) provided on a second member (103). Second step is to drill a second opening (104) into said second member (103), third step is to drill a third opening into said first member (101) and fourth step is to insert a connecting member (102) into said second opening (104) and said third opening.
[00037] The present subject matter offers several advantages such as joinery of the lower bracket and the steering member has been designed to have high strength and stiffness which enhances the safety characteristics of the vehicle and reduces the injuries and accidents to the user. Aluminum made lower bracket provide reduction in weight, offers easy handling of the vehicle and enhances the maneuverability. It reduces the complexity of the assembly and reduces the burden of skill on the labor as no welding is required which also enhances the accuracy of the process.
[00038] In an embodiment, a first opening out of one or more openings being configured to receive a portion of said first member. The first opening is provided on the second portion to receive a portion of first member.
[00039] In an embodiment, a second opening out of said one or more openings, being configured to receive a portion of said connecting member. The second opening is provided on the second portion to receive a portion of connecting member.
[00040] In another embodiment, first member being made up of a first material where first material where the first material can be steel.
[00041] In other embodiment, second member being made up of second material where second material can be aluminium.
[00042] In other embodiment, first opening being provided on second member being extending in a direction parallel to said first member. The steering member is placed perpendicularly with respect to lower bracket.
[00043] In one embodiment, first member being connected to second member in order to form a joint connection between first member and second member. This is done by press fitting the first member into the opening provided on the second member.
[00044] In one embodiment, connecting member being connected to second member to secure the joint connection that is formed between first member and second member. This is done by press fitting the connecting member into the second opening made on the second member.
[00045] In another embodiment, the second opening being a blind hole. A blind hole refers to a hole that does not pass completely through a part.
[00046] In another embodiment, second opening being provided on the second member and a third opening provided in said first member are coaxial to each other in an assembled condition.
[00047] In one embodiment, first member being a steering member, second member being a lower bracket and connecting member being a spring dowel pin.
[00048] In one embodiment, length to diameter ratio of connecting member ranges from 4 to 9. The dimensions are being designed to serve the purpose of fitting the connecting member inside the blind hole.
[00049] In one embodiment, inner diameter of second opening ranges from 25mm to 35mm.
[00050] In one embodiment, saddle type vehicle comprises a suspension assembly having a first member, second member and a connecting member are being provided where first member being attached to second member via one or more openings made in the second member and the joint connection being secured with the help of connecting member.
[00051] In one embodiment, the suspension assembly can be installed in any saddle type vehicle.
[00052] In one embodiment, the method of manufacturing a suspension assembly comprises the first step of inserting, a first member (101) into a first opening (301) provided on a second member (103). Second step is to drill a second opening (104) into said second member (103), third step is to drill a third opening into said first member (101) and last step is to insert a connecting member (102) into said second opening (104) and said third opening.
[00053] In other embodiment, the method of manufacturing a suspension assembly, wherein second opening and third opening are coaxial to each other in an assembled condition. Assembled condition means when the first member is inserted into first opening, both the second and third opening are coaxially aligned in order to receive portion of connecting member to secure the joint.
[00054] In other embodiment, the method of manufacturing a suspension assembly, where first opening being configured to receive a portion of first member. The first opening is provided on the second portion to receive a portion of first member.
[00055] In other embodiment, the method of manufacturing a suspension assembly, where second opening being configured to receive a portion of connecting member. The second opening is provided on the second portion to receive a portion of connecting member.
[00056] In other embodiment, the method of manufacturing a suspension assembly, where first member being made up of a first material, wherein said first material being steel.
[00057] In other embodiment, the method of manufacturing a suspension assembly, where second member being made up of a second material, wherein said second material being Aluminium.
[00058] In other embodiment, the method of manufacturing a suspension assembly, where first opening being extending in a direction parallel to said first member. The steering member is placed perpendicularly with respect to lower bracket.
[00059] In other embodiment, the method of manufacturing a suspension assembly, where first member being connected to second member in order to form a joint connection between first member and second member. This is done by press fitting the first member into the opening provided on the second member.
[00060] In other embodiment, the method of manufacturing a suspension assembly, where connecting member being connected to second member to secure the joint connection that is formed between first member and second member. This is done by press fitting the connecting member into the second opening made on the second member.
[00061] In other embodiment, the method of manufacturing a suspension assembly, where second opening being a blind hole. A blind hole refers to a hole that does not pass completely through a part.
[00062] In other embodiment, the method of manufacturing a suspension assembly, where length to diameter ratio of connecting member ranges from 4 to 9.
[00063] In other embodiment, the method of manufacturing a suspension assembly, where inner diameter of second opening ranges from 25mm to 35mm. The dimensions are being designed to serve the purpose of fitting the connecting member inside the blind hole.
[00064] A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate the components, method, structure and its arrangement that have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed subject matter, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined to create other different systems or applications.
[00065] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made, and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
[00066] Improvements and modifications may be incorporated herein without deviating from the scope of the invention.
, Claims:We Claim:

1. A suspension assembly (100), said suspension assembly (100) comprises:
a first member (101);
a connecting member (102);
a second member (103);
wherein,
said first member (101) being attached to said second member (103) using said connecting member (102); and
said second member (103) being configured to have one or more openings.
2. The suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, a first opening (301) out of said one or more openings being configured to receive a portion of said first member (101).
3. The suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, a second opening (104) out of said one or more openings, being configured to receive a portion of said connecting member (102).
4. The suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first member (101) being made up of a first material.
5. The suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second member (103) being made up of a second material.
6. The suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first opening (301) being extending in a direction parallel to said first member (101).
7. The suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first member (101) being connected to said second member (103).
8. The suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said connecting member (102) being connected to said second member (103).
9. The suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second opening (104) being a blind hole.
10. The suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second opening (104) provided on said second member (103) and a third opening provided on said first member (101) are coaxial to each other in an assembled condition.
11. The suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first member (101) being a steering member, said second member (103) being a lower bracket and said connecting member (102) being a spring dowel pin.
12. The suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein length to diameter ratio of said connecting member (102) ranges from 4 to 9.
13. The suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein inner diameter of said second opening (104) ranges from 25mm to 35mm.
14. A saddle type vehicle comprises:
a suspension assembly (100), said suspension assembly (100) comprises:
a first member (101);
a connecting member (102);
a second member (103);
wherein,
said first member (101) being attached to said second member (103) using said connecting member (102); and
said second member (103) being configured to have one or more openings.
15. The suspension assembly for the vehicle as claimed in any of the preceding claims being installed in a saddle type vehicle.
16. A method (600) of manufacturing a suspension assembly (100) comprises the steps of:
inserting, a first member (101) into a first opening (301) provided on a second member (103);
drilling, a second opening (104) into said second member (103);
drilling, a third opening into said first member (101);
inserting, a connecting member (102) into said second opening (104) and said third opening.
17. The method (600) of manufacturing the suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 16, wherein said second opening (104) and said third opening are coaxial to each other in an assembled condition.
18. The method (600) of manufacturing the suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 16, wherein said first opening (301) being configured to receive a portion of said first member (101).
19. The method (600) of manufacturing the suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 16, wherein said second opening (104) being configured to receive a portion of said connecting member (102).
20. The method (600) of manufacturing the suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 16, wherein said first member (101) being made up of a first material.
21. The method (600) of manufacturing the suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 16, wherein said second member (103) being made up of a second material.
22. The method (600) of manufacturing the suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 16, wherein said first opening (301) being extending in a direction parallel to said first member (101).
23. The method (600) of manufacturing the suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 16, wherein said first member (101) being connected to said second member (103).
24. The method (600) of manufacturing the suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 16, wherein said connecting member (102) being connected to said second member (103).
25. The method (600) of manufacturing the suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 16, wherein said second opening (104) being a blind hole.
26. The method (600) of manufacturing the suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 16, wherein length (L) to diameter (D) ratio of said connecting member (102) ranges from 4 to 9.
27. The method (600) of manufacturing the suspension assembly (100) as claimed in claim 16, wherein inner diameter of said second opening (104) ranges from 25mm to 35mm.