DESC:FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a swing fork, and more particularly to the swing fork of a two-wheeler. The present application is based on, and claims priority from an Indian Provisional Application Number 202241059118 filed on 17-10-2022, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
BACKGROUND
[0002] In general, most of the vehicle manufacturers fabricate a swing fork as multiple pieces. Later, the multiple pieces are coupled together to make an end product (the swing fork) by a bolting or welding process. Due to the bolting process or the welding process, lateral and longitudinal tolerances are volatile, so that a rear wheel assembly and pulleys are offset which affects the alignment of a belt from an axis. The alignment of the belt reduces the life of a belt significantly.
[0003] In a conventional approach, multiple dies and tools are used to make different parts of the swing fork which makes the process expensive and complex. Furthermore, since it is a multi-part production, there may be a chance of high installation time. The conventional swing fork is made up of a welded material, which makes the assembly extremely heavy. The welded material swing fork may have limited elasticity and the characteristics of brittleness which leads to cracks when the swing fork takes an enormous amount of load and vibrations especially while traveling.
[0004] In addition to that, the assembly process of the conventional swing fork consumes a lot of time due to multiple pieces which may impact the lead time between operations and hence impacts mass production. In another conventional approach, a damper is positioned on both sides of the swing fork which increases the complexity at the time of service and installation. The damper refers to a component of a suspension system that helps absorb and dampen the impact and vibrations caused by uneven road surfaces, bumps, and other disturbances. The damper is also known as a shock absorber and plays a crucial role in maintaining stability, control, and rider comfort. The conventional approach limits the size of the damper which is accommodated with the vehicle due to the restricted position of a damper connecting member of the conventional swing fork.
[0005] Hence, there remains a need for an improved approach to provide a better swing fork for a vehicle to address the aforementioned issues.
SUMMARY
[0006] Accordingly, the embodiments herein disclose a swing fork of a vehicle. The swing fork of the vehicle includes a left-side swing fork, a right-side swing fork, and a bridging member. The left-side swing fork includes a first end and a second end. The right-side swing fork includes a third end and a fourth end. The bridging member is mechanically configured to connect the left-side swing fork and the right-side swing fork. The bridging member includes a first projection, a second projection, a first inclined portion, a second inclined portion, and a “U” shaped projection. The first inclined portion projects downward from the first projection. The second inclined portion projects downward from the second projection. The “U” shaped projection is mechanically configured to connect the first inclined portion and the second inclined portion.
[0007] In one embodiment, the first projection projects toward the first inclined portion from the left-side swing fork and is configured to connect the left-side swing fork to the first inclined portion.
[0008] In another embodiment, the second projection projects toward the second inclined portion from the right-side swing fork and is configured to connect the right-side swing fork to the first inclined portion.
[0009] In yet another embodiment, the first inclined portion projects downward from the left-side swing fork.
[0010] In yet another embodiment, the second inclined portion projects downward from the right-side swing fork.
[0011] In yet another embodiment, the “U” shaped projection is positioned inclinedly to the left-side swing fork and the right-side swing fork.
[0012] In yet another embodiment, the first projection is positioned on a first predetermined location of the left-side swing fork.
[0013] In yet another embodiment, the second projection is positioned on a second predetermined location of the right-side swing fork.
[0014] In yet another embodiment, the first inclined portion, and the second inclined portion are positioned in a first predetermined angle to each other.
[0015] In yet another embodiment, the left-side swing fork and the right-side swing fork are inclined to each other.
[0016] In yet another embodiment, the first projection and the second projection are positioned at a second predetermined angle to the left-side swing fork and the right-side swing fork.
[0017] In yet another embodiment, the “U” shaped projection includes at least one mounting point to couple the swing fork of the vehicle to a damper.
[0018] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the invention thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0019] This invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0020] FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a swing fork of a vehicle according to an embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0021] FIG. 2 illustrates a stress distribution analysis of the swing fork of the vehicle according to the embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0022] FIG. 3A illustrates a top view & FIG. 3B illustrates a C-sectional view of the swing fork of the vehicle according to the embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0023] FIG. 4A illustrates a side view & FIG. 4B illustrates a F-F sectional view of the swing fork of the vehicle according to the embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0024] FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of the swing fork of the vehicle with a rear wheel according to the embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0025] FIG. 6 illustrates the side view of the swing fork of the vehicle according to the embodiment as disclosed herein; and
[0026] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of the swing fork of the vehicle according to the embodiment as disclosed herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
[0027] In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter can each be used independently of one another or with any combination of other features. An individual feature may not address all of the problems discussed above or might address only some of the problems discussed above. Some of the problems discussed above might not be fully addressed by any of the features described herein.
[0028] The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth.
[0029] The word “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited by such examples. In addition, any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes,” “has,” “contains,” and other similar words are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive—in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as an open transition word—without precluding any additional or other elements.
[0030] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” or “an instance” or “one instance” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0031] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0032] The accompanying drawings are used to help easily understand various technical features and it should be understood that the embodiments presented herein are not limited by the accompanying drawings. As such, the present disclosure should be construed to extend to any alterations, equivalents and substitutes in addition to those which are particularly set out in the accompanying drawings. Although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are generally only used to distinguish one element from another.
[0033] Accordingly, the embodiments herein disclose a swing fork of a vehicle. The swing fork of the vehicle includes a left-side swing fork, a right-side swing fork, and a bridging member. The left-side swing fork includes a first end and a second end. The right-side swing fork includes a third end and a fourth end. The bridging member connects the left-side swing fork and the right-side swing fork. The bridging member includes a first projection, a second projection, a first inclined portion, a second inclined portion, and a “U” shaped projection. The first inclined portion projects downward from the first projection. The second inclined portion projects downward from the second projection. The “U” shaped projection connects the first inclined portion and the second inclined portion.
[0034] Referring now to the drawings and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 7, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figure, these are shown as preferred embodiments.
[0035] FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a swing fork 100 of a vehicle according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. As used herein, the swing fork 100 is defined as a mechanical device that attaches a rear wheel of a two-wheeler to a body of the two-wheeler, allowing it to pivot vertically. In one embodiment, the two-wheeler includes, but not limited to, an electric vehicle (EV), a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), a plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), and an internal combustion (IC) engine vehicle.
[0036] The swing fork 100 of the vehicle includes a left-side swing fork 102, a right-side swing fork 104, and a bridging member 110. The left-side swing fork 102 includes a first end 106A and a second end 108A. The right-side swing fork 104 includes a third end 106B, and a fourth end 108B. In one embodiment, the first end 106A, and the third end 106B are connected to one or more components of the vehicle.
[0037] In another embodiment, the one or more components of the vehicle may include, but not limited to, a vehicle frame and a mounting bracket of a powertrain. The powertrain may include, but not limited to, an IC engine, a hybrid powertrain, an electric powertrain, and/or a motor. In yet another embodiment, the first end 106A, and the third end 106B are connected to one or more components of the vehicle by using a connecting means. In yet another embodiment, the connecting means may include, but not limited to, clips, rivets, and/or nuts & bolts.
[0038] As used herein, the powertrain is defined as a mechanism that transmits the drive from the engine of a vehicle to its axle. In one embodiment, the powertrain may include, but not limited to, a motor, and/or IC engine. As used herein, the mounting bracket is defined as a component attached to, or within the unit and holds the powertrain. Furthermore, the mounting bracket provides easy and secure mounting for the powertrains of the vehicle.
[0039] In one embodiment, the second end 108A, and the fourth end 108B are connected to one or more components of the vehicle. In yet another embodiment, the one or more components may include, but not limited to, a rear wheel assembly. In another embodiment, the second end 108A, and the fourth end 108B are connected to the one or more components of the vehicle by using the connecting means. In yet another embodiment, the connecting means may include, but not limited to, clips, rivets, and/or nuts & bolts.
[0040] The bridging member 110 connects the left-side swing fork 102 and the right-side swing fork 104. The bridging member 110 includes a first projection 112, a second projection 114, a first inclined portion 116, a second inclined portion 118, and a “U” shaped projection 120.
[0041] In one embodiment, the first projection 112 is positioned on a first predetermined location of the left-side swing fork 102. In another embodiment, the first predetermined location may be defined as one-third distance (X/3) of the total length (X) of the swing fork 100. In yet another embodiment, the first projection 112 is projected towards the first inclined portion 116 from the left-side swing fork 102.
[0042] In one embodiment, the second projection 114 is positioned on a second predetermined location of the right-side swing fork 104. In another embodiment, the second predetermined location may be defined as one-third distance (Y/3) of the total length (Y) of the swing fork 100. In another embodiment, the second projection 114 projects toward the second inclined portion 118 from the right-side swing fork 104. In yet another embodiment, the first predetermined location and the second predetermined location are equal. In yet another embodiment, the first predetermined location and the second predetermined location may vary based on the size of the powertrain, and/or the total length of the swing fork 100 of the vehicle.
[0043] In one embodiment, the first projection 112 and the second projection 114 are perpendicularly positioned to the left-side swing fork 102 and the right-side swing fork 104.
[0044] The first inclined portion 116 projects downward from the first projection 112. In one embodiment, the first inclined portion 116 projects downward from the left-side swing fork 102. The second inclined portion 118 projects downward from the second projection 114. In one embodiment, the second inclined portion 118 projects downward from the right-side swing fork 104. The “U” shaped projection 120 connects the first inclined portion 116, and the second inclined portion 118. In one embodiment, the “U” shaped projection 120 may include one or more shapes. In yet another embodiment, the one or more shapes may include, but not limited to, a “V” shape.
[0045] In one embodiment, the “U” shaped projection 120 is not positioned parallel to the left-side swing fork 102 and the right-side swing fork 104. In one embodiment, the “U” shaped projection 120 includes at least one mounting point 122 to couple the swing fork 100 of the vehicle to a damper. At least one mounting point122 connects the swing fork 100 of the vehicle to the damper by the connecting means. In another embodiment, the connecting means may include, but not limited to, clips, rivets, and/or nuts & bolts. As used herein, the damper is defined as a mechanical or hydraulic device designed to absorb and damp shock impulses by converting the kinetic energy of the shock into another form of energy (E.g., heat energy) which is then dissipated.
[0046] In one embodiment, the first inclined portion 116, and the second inclined portion 118 are positioned at a first predetermined angle to each other. The first projection 112 and the second projection 114 are positioned at a second predetermined angle to the left-side swing fork 102 and the right-side swing fork 104. In one embodiment, the first predetermined angle may be greater than 65° and less than 165°. In one embodiment, the swing fork 100 of the vehicle is made up of a single casted component.
[0047] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the first projection 112 and the second projection 114 are positioned inclined to the left-side swing fork 102 and the right-side swing fork 104.
[0048] In one embodiment, a swing fork axis 306 is aligned with a central axis of a driving pulley. In one embodiment, the swing fork 100 of the vehicle is made up of a plurality of materials which has a characteristic of better elasticity, flexibility, and better stress-absorbing capacity. In another embodiment, the plurality of materials may include, but not limited to, aluminum. In yet another embodiment, the plurality of materials may further include, but not limited to, titanium, fiberglass, magnesium alloy, and the like. In yet another embodiment, the swing fork 100 of the vehicle can be fabricated as one or more components.
[0049] FIG. 2 illustrates a stress distribution analysis of the swing fork 100 of the vehicle according to the embodiment as disclosed herein. As shown in the figure, the bridging member 110 includes the first inclined portion 116, and the second inclined portion 118. The first inclined portion 116, and the second inclined portion 118 are connected by the “U” shaped projection 120. The first inclined portion 116 and the second inclined portion 118 include at least one of a unique shape 202. The unique shape 202 of the inclined portion 116 and the second inclined portion 118 take the highest load in the swing fork 100 of the vehicle and provide better stress distribution with the least addition in mass due to the unique shape 202.
[0050] FIG. 3A illustrates a top view & FIG. 3B illustrates a C-sectional view of the swing fork 100 of the vehicle according to the embodiment as disclosed herein. FIG. 3B further shows a separated portion of the second inclined portion 118 (in Fig. 3A & 3B) which provides better material flow during the casting process. Better material flow provides less porosity and more strength. In addition to that, the swing fork 100 includes the left-side swing fork 102, and the right-side swing fork 104. The left-side swing fork 102 includes a first end 106A and a second end 108A. The right-side swing fork 104 includes a third end 106B, and a fourth end 108B. The left-side swing fork 102 further includes a first mounting point 302A and a second mounting point 304A. The right-side swing fork 104 includes a third mounting point 302B, and a fourth mounting point 304B. The first mounting point 302A and the third mounting point 302B are connected to the one or more components of the vehicle by the connecting means. In one embodiment, the one or more components may include, but not limited to, the vehicle frame, and the mounting bracket of the powertrain. In another embodiment, the connecting means may include, but not limited to, clips, rivets, and/or nuts & bolts.
[0051] The second mounting point 304A and the fourth mounting point 304B are connected to the one or more components of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the one or more components may include, but not limited to, the rear wheel. In another embodiment, the connecting means may include, but not limited to, clips, rivets, and/or nuts & bolts. The swing fork axis 306, and the central axis of the driving pulley are coaxial. The swing fork axis 306, and an axis of the first mounting point 302A, and the third mounting point 302B are coaxial.
[0052] FIG. 4A illustrates a side view & FIG. 4B illustrates a F-F sectional view of the swing fork 100 of the vehicle according to the embodiment as disclosed herein. FIG. 4A explains a position of at least one mounting point122. At least one mounting point 122 is positioned on the “U” shaped projection 120 to couple the swing fork 100 of the vehicle to a damper. Furthermore, FIG. 4B shows the first inclined portion 116, and the second inclined portion 118 are positioned at the first predetermined angle A°. In one embodiment, the first predetermined angle A° may be greater than 65° and less than 165°.
[0053] FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of the swing fork 100 of the vehicle with a rear wheel 506 according to the embodiment as disclosed herein. The side view of the swing fork 100 of the vehicle includes the swing fork 100 of the vehicle, at least one mounting point122, a powertrain mounting bracket 502, a chassis 504, a rear wheel 506, and a damper 508. The swing fork 100 of the vehicle is connected to the chassis 504, and the powertrain mounting bracket 502. As used herein, the chassis of a vehicle refers to an underlying framework or structure that supports and connects all the major components of the vehicle, including the engine, a suspension, a steering, a braking system, a body, and other mechanical and electrical components. The chassis forms a backbone of the vehicle and provides structural integrity, stability, and rigidity.
[0054] In one embodiment, the swing fork 100 of the vehicle includes the left-side swing fork 102, and the right-side swing fork 104. The left-side swing fork 102 includes the first end 106A and the second end 108A. The right-side swing fork 104 includes the third end 106B and the second end 108B. The first end 106A, and the third end 106B are connected to the powertrain mounting bracket 502 of the vehicle. The second end 108A, and the fourth end 108B are connected to the rear wheel of the vehicle 506. At least one mounting point 122 is positioned on the “U” shaped projection 120. The damper 508 is connected to the swing fork 100 of vehicle via at least one mounting point 122.
[0055] FIG. 6 illustrates the side view of the swing fork 100 of the vehicle according to the embodiment as disclosed herein. The left-side swing fork 102 and the right-side swing fork of the vehicle include the first end 106A, the second end 108A, the third end 106B, and the fourth end 108B. FIG. 6 explains the side view of the swing fork 100 of the vehicle with at least one mounting point 122 which connects the swing fork 100 of the vehicle to the damper 508 (which is not shown in this figure).
[0056] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of the swing fork 100 of the vehicle according to the embodiment as disclosed herein. The perspective view of the swing fork 100 of the vehicle includes the left-side swing fork 102, the right-side swing fork 104, and the bridging member 110. The left-side swing fork 102 includes the first end 106A and the second end 108A. The right-side swing fork 104 includes the third end 106B, and the fourth end 108B.
[0057] The bridging member 110 connects the left-side swing fork 102 and the right-side swing fork 104. The bridging member 110 includes a first projection 112, a second projection 114, a first inclined portion 116, a second inclined portion 118, and a “U” shaped projection 120.
[0058] FIG. 7 explains about the unique shape 202 of the bridging member 110 which takes the highest load and provides better stress distribution with the least addition in mass due to the unique shape. The swing fork 100 of the vehicle is a single-piece, lighter material (E.g., aluminum) product that has improved rigidity, strength, precise tolerance, elasticity, flexibility, and better stress absorbing capacity during cornering. Since the swing fork 100 of the vehicle is a single-piece product, any manufacturer can make the swing fork 100 of the vehicle with a single die, and fewer tools which reduces the cost of manufacturing.
[0059] The swing fork 100 of the vehicle requires a smaller number of fasters needed, due to its simple structure, to fix the swing fork 100 of the vehicle which reduces installation time significantly. The single-piece swing fork 100 avoids the off-set issue of the rear wheel assembly and pulleys which increases the life and alignment of the belt significantly. Due to the single-piece product with machined faces, more than 30%-dimensional accuracy can occur when compared to the conventional approach in machining which improves the life and alignment of the belt significantly.
[0060] Machined faces improve stringent tolerances. Design For Assembly (DFA) is much improved for swing fork 100 of the vehicle than the conventional design. The swing fork 100 of the vehicle supports a longer and mono damper. The long and mono damper will be accommodated to the swing fork 100 which improves the comfort of a rider by more than 15%. The bridging member 110 connects the left-side swing fork 102, and the right-side swing fork 104. The bridging member 110 takes the highest load in the swing fork 100 of the vehicle and provides better stress distribution with the least addition in mass due to the unique shape 202.
[0061] Due to the unique shape 202, better material will occur which gives porosity and strength. Since the swing fork 100 of the vehicle is the single-piece product a smaller number of fasteners are needed to fix the swing fork 100 with the vehicle. The proposed approach provides better elasticity and better stress distribution and yet lightweight and improved performance of the vehicle.
[0062] Design and assembly process of the swing fork 100 of the vehicle controls the stress distribution of the vehicle by enabling a plurality of connections between the swing fork 100 and one or more components of the vehicle. The one or more components are the powertrain mounting bracket 502, the chassis 504, the rear wheel 506, and the damper 508. The swing fork 100 of the vehicle is connected to the chassis 504, and the powertrain mounting bracket 502. The swing fork 100 of the vehicle includes the left-side swing fork 102, and the right-side swing fork 104.
[0063] The left-side swing fork 102 includes the first end 106A and the second end 108A. The right-side swing fork 104 includes the third end 106B and the second end 108B. The first end 106A, and the third end 106B are connected to the powertrain mounting bracket 502 of the vehicle. The second end 108A, and the fourth end 108B are connected to the rear wheel of the vehicle 506. At least one mounting point 122 is positioned on the “U” shaped projection 120. The damper 508 is connected to the swing fork 100 of the vehicle via at least one mounting point 122.
[0064] Improvements and modifications may be incorporated herein without deviating from the scope of the invention. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
,CLAIMS:I/We claim:
1. A swing fork (100) of a vehicle, comprising:
a left-side swing fork (102) comprises a first end (106A), and a second end (108A);
a right-side swing fork (104) comprises a third end (106B), and a fourth end (108B); and
a bridging member (110) is mechanically configured to connect the left-side swing fork (102) and the right-side swing fork (104), wherein the bridging member (110) comprises a first projection (112), a second projection (114), a first inclined portion (116), a second inclined portion (118), and a “U” shaped projection (120), wherein the first inclined portion (116) projects downward from the first projection (112), wherein the second inclined portion (118) projects downward from the second projection (114), wherein the “U” shaped projection (120) is mechanically configured to connect the first inclined portion (116), and the second inclined portion (118).
2. The swing fork (100) of the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first projection (112) projects toward the first inclined portion (116) from the left-side swing fork (102) and is configured to connect the left-side swing fork (102) to the first inclined portion (116).
3. The swing fork (100) of the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second projection (114) projects toward the second inclined portion (118) from the right-side swing fork (104) and configured to connect the right-side swing fork (102) to the first inclined portion (118).
4. The swing fork (100) of the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first inclined portion (116) projects downward from the left-side swing fork (102).
5. The swing fork (100) of the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second inclined portion (118) projects downward from the right-side swing fork (104).

6. The swing fork (100) of the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the “U” shaped projection (120) is positioned inclinedly to the left-side swing fork (102), and the right-side swing fork (104).
7. The swing fork (100) of the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first projection (112) is positioned on a first predetermined location of the left-side swing fork (102).
8. The swing fork (100) of the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second projection (114) is positioned on a second predetermined location of the right-side swing fork (104).
9. The swing fork (100) of the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first inclined portion (116), and the second inclined portion (118) are positioned at a first predetermined angle to each other.
10. The swing fork (100) of the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the left-side swing fork (102) and the right-side swing fork (104) are inclined to each other.
11. The swing fork (100) of the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, the first projection (112), and the second projection (114) are positioned at a second predetermined angle to the left-side swing fork (102) and the right-side swing fork (104).
12. The swing fork (100) of the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the “U” shaped projection (120) comprises at least one mounting point (122) to couple the swing fork (100) to a damper.