Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates to a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to mounting of a steering lock in the vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] Prior arts disclose steering locks such as mechanical locks and electronic locks for locking a steering shaft of a saddle type vehicle. Such steering locks are generally mounted on a head pipe of the vehicle. In a scenario, where the steering lock is mounted on a side of the head pipe, the size of the mounting bracket on which such steering lock is mounted is increased, which is undesirable. Also, the steering lock unit is visible, in side view of vehicle, which is aesthetically not pleasing. Also, vehicles having steering locks disposed on the side of the head pipe are prone to thefts as the same are susceptible to insertion of tools such as screw drivers and the likes by an unauthorized person to unlock the steering lock. Also, bulky steering locks disposed on side of the head pipe, might hinder the maneuvering of the steering shaft, which is undesirable. Also, when the steering lock is disposed on the head pipe, a steering lock actuator for locking the steering shaft is received inside the head pipe through one or more holes provided on the head pipe. Provision of such holes on the head pipe might lead to water entry in the head pipe and also might compromise the structural integrity of the head pipe, which is undesirable.
[003] Further, prior arts also disclose use of an additional radio device to operate a mechanical steering lock with a key fob. Such radio device requires additional mounting space near or on the head pipe of the vehicle which is undesirable. Also, increase in number of components increases the time and/or costs associated with the maintainability and serviceability of such components, which is undesirable.
[004] Further, in the prior arts, an ignition switch unit and a vehicle side control unit are arranged flanking a head pipe between them. As a result, wiring between the two becomes long, and the efficiency in the layout of the entire electronic authentication system decreases.
[005] In view thereof, there is a need to overcome at least the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior arts.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[006] In one aspect of the invention, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a head pipe, a main frame, a steering shaft, a handlebar, an upper bracket, a lower bracket, one or more receiving members, a mounting bracket and a steering lock. The main frame extends rearwardly from the head pipe. The steering shaft is rotatably supported by the head pipe. The handle bar is operably connected to the steering shaft for steering the vehicle in a rotatable range. The upper bracket and the lower bracket are adapted to support a front fork assembly. The front fork assembly is operably connected to the handlebar of the vehicle. The one or more receiving members are provided on the main frame or the upper bracket of the vehicle. The one or more receiving members are adapted to receive a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is adapted to receive the steering lock.
[007] In an embodiment, the receiving member is a boss protruding from the main frame or upper bracket of the vehicle. In one non-limiting example, the receiving member is welded to the main frame of the vehicle or the upper bracket of the vehicle.
[008] In an embodiment, the mounting bracket comprises at least a center portion, a left portion and a right portion. The center portion extends between a first end and a second end in a vehicle width direction. The center portion comprises one or more center mounting holes. The left portion extends from the first end of the center portion in a vehicle downward direction. The left portion comprises a left mounting hole. The right portion extends from the second end of the center portion in the vehicle downward direction. The second portion comprises a right mounting hole.
[009] In an embodiment, the main frame comprises a pair of left main frame and a right main frame. The left main frame and the right main frame extends rearwardly from the head pipe. The main frame comprises a first boss and a second boss. The first boss protrudes from the left main frame in a vehicle upward direction. The second boss protrudes from the right main frame in the vehicle upward direction. The first boss has a first opening. The first opening of the first boss is adapted to align with left mounting hole of the left portion of the mounting bracket and fastened with a first fastener. The second boss has a second opening. The second opening is adapted to align with right mounting hole of the right portion of the mounting bracket and fastened with a second fastener. Upon assembly of the mounting bracket on the receiving members, the left portion and the right portion of the mounting bracket are parallel to a longitudinal axis of the head pipe and the center portion of the mounting bracket is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the head pipe. The one or more center mounting holes of the first portion of the mounting bracket are adapted to align with one or more steering lock mounting holes provided on the steering lock and fastened with one or more fifth fasteners. In one non-limiting example, the fifth fastener is a sheer bolt to prevent opening or theft of the steering lock.
[010] In an embodiment, the upper bracket comprises a third boss and a fourth boss. The third boss and fourth boss protrude from the upper bracket in a vehicle downward direction and are spaced apart in the vehicle width direction. The third boss has a third opening. The third opening is adapted to align with the left mounting hole of the left portion of the mounting bracket and fastened with a third fastener. The fourth boss has a fourth opening. The fourth opening is adapted to align with the right mounting hole of the mounting bracket and fastened with a fourth fastener. Upon assembly of the mounting bracket on the third boss and the fourth boss, the left portion and the right portion of the mounting bracket is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the head pipe and the center portion of the mounting bracket is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the head pipe. The one or more center mounting holes of the first portion of the mounting bracket are adapted to align with one or more steering lock mounting holes provided on the steering lock and fastened with the one or more fifth fasteners. In one non-limiting example, the fifth fastener is a sheer bolt to prevent opening or theft of the steering lock.
[011] In an embodiment, the steering lock is an electronic lock. The electronic lock is activated and deactivated using a key fob.
[012] In an embodiment, the steering lock is a mechanical lock. The mechanical lock is activated and deactivated using a mechanical key.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[013] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
Figure 1 illustrates a left side schematic view of a front portion of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 illustrates a top schematic view of a front portion of a vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 illustrate a rear side perspective view of a front portion of a frame structure of a vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 illustrate a front side perspective view of a front portion of a frame structure of a vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 illustrates a left side schematic view of a front portion of a frame structure of a vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 illustrates a top schematic view of a front portion of a frame structure of a vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 illustrates mounting bracket and steering lock being assembled on the vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 and Figure 9 illustrate front perspective views of a front portion of a frame structure of a vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 10 illustrates mounting bracket and steering lock being assembled on the vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 11 illustrates a right side perspective view of a front portion of a vehicle, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 12 illustrates a left side perspective view of a front portion of a vehicle, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 13 illustrates steering lock being assembled on the upper bracket of the vehicle, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[014] Various features and embodiments of the present invention here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder.
[015] In the present invention, a longitudinal axis refers to a front to rear axis relative to a vehicle, defining a vehicle longitudinal direction while a lateral axis refers to a side to side, or left to right axis relative to the vehicle, defining a vehicle width direction. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. Arrows provided in the top right corner of figures depicts direction with respect to the vehicle, wherein an arrow F denotes front direction, an arrow R indicates rearward direction, an arrow Up denotes upward direction, an arrow Dw denotes downward direction of the vehicle, an arrow Rt denotes right direction of the vehicle and an arrow Lt denotes left direction of the vehicle.
[016] The term “vehicle” in the context of the present invention relates to a saddle type vehicle. The term “vehicle” in the context of the present invention includes conventional internal combustion engine vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicles.
[017] The different constructions of the saddle type vehicle and working of different components of the saddle type vehicles are already known in the art and have been discussed only to the extent they are relevant for the purposes of the present invention.
[018] Figure 1 illustrates a left side schematic view of a front portion of a vehicle 10 , in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 illustrates a top schematic view of a front portion of a vehicle 10, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
[019] As shown, a main frame 108 extends rearwardly from a head pipe 100. The head pipe 100 supports a steering shaft (not shown) rotatably in a certain range. In an upper portion of the head pipe 100, a handlebar 102 is rotatably connected to the steering shaft. The handlebar 102 is used to steer the vehicle and is connected to a front wheel (not shown) through a front fork assembly. The front fork assembly in turn is connected to the handlebar 102 by means of a pair of upper 104a and lower brackets 104b (shown in Figure 2). Figure 1 further illustrates receiving members 110, 112 (shown clearly in Figure 3) protruding from the main frame 108 of the vehicle. The receiving members 110, 112 are adapted to receive a mounting bracket 114 (shown in Figure 4) and the mounting bracket 114 is adapted to receive a steering lock 106. The construction and operation of the steering lock 106 is known in the art and have not been discussed in detail. The steering lock 106 comprises a locking element 116 (shown in Figure 7) which, upon activation of the steering lock 106, can be extended and engaged with a locking member 118 disposed on the steering shaft to prevent the rotation of the steering shaft. Similarly, the locking element 116, upon deactivation of the steering lock 106 can be disengaged from the locking member 118 and retracted to allow rotation of the steering shaft. The steering lock 106 can be mechanical lock as well as electronic lock. The electronic lock is activated and deactivated by a key fob. The mechanical lock is activated and deactivated by a mechanical key.
[020] Figure 3 illustrate a rear side perspective view of a front portion of a frame structure of a vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 illustrate a front side perspective view of a front portion of a frame structure of a vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 illustrates a left side schematic view of a front portion of a frame structure of a vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 illustrates a top schematic view of a front portion of a frame structure of a vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
[021] As shown, the main frame 108 comprises a left main frame 108a and a right main frame 108b. The left main frame 108a and the right main frame 108b extend rearwardly from the head pipe 100. Each of the left main frame 108a and the right main frame 108b comprises a receiving member 110, 112. In one non-limiting example, the receiving member is a boss. The left main frame comprises a first boss 110 and the right main frame comprises a second boss 112. However, such example should not be construed as limiting and other receiving members capable of receiving the mounting bracket 114 are also within the scope of the present invention. The receiving members 110, 112 are adapted to receive the mounting bracket 114. The mounting bracket 114 is adapted to receive the steering lock 106.
[022] Figure 7 illustrates mounting bracket 114 and steering lock 106 being assembled on the vehicle 10, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
[023] As shown, the mounting bracket 114 is assembled on the receiving members 110, 112 and the steering lock 106 is assembled on the mounting bracket 114. The left main frame 108a and the right main frame 108b comprises receiving members 110, 112. The left main frame 108a comprises the first boss 110 protruding in vehicle upward direction and the right main frame 108b comprises the second boss 112 extending in vehicle upward direction. The first boss 110 has a first opening 110a (shown in Figure 7) and the second boss 112 has a second opening 112a. In one non-limiting example, the bosses 110, 112 are welded to the main frame 108 of the vehicle 10.
[024] The mounting bracket 114 comprises a center portion 114a, a left portion 114b and a right portion 114c. The center portion 114a extends between a first end 114a1 and a second end 114a2 in a vehicle width direction. When viewed from a rider side, the left portion 114b of the mounting bracket 114 extends from the first end 114a1 of the center portion 114a and extends in a downward direction of the vehicle. The left portion 114b has a left mounting hole 114b3. When viewed from the rider side, the right portion 114c of the mounting bracket 114 extends from the second end 114a2 of the center portion 114a and extends in the downward direction of the vehicle. The right portion 114c has a right mounting hole 114c3 (shown in Figure 10). The center portion 114a has one or more center mounting holes 114a3.
[025] During assembly of the mounting bracket 114, the left mounting hole 114b3 of the left portion 114b of the mounting bracket 114 is aligned with the first opening 110a of the first boss 110 and fastened with a first fastener F1 and the right mounting hole 114c3 of the right portion 114c of the mounting bracket 114 is aligned with the second opening 112a of the second boss 112 and fastened with a second fastener F2. During assembly of the steering lock 106, the center mounting holes 114a3 of the center portion 114a of the mounting bracket 114 are aligned with steering lock mounting holes 106a provided on the steering lock 106 and fastened with one or more fifth fasteners F5.
[026] Also, upon assembly of the mounting bracket 114 on the receiving members 110, 112, the left portion 114b and the right portion 114c of the mounting bracket 114 are parallel to a longitudinal axis (L) of the head pipe 100 and the center portion 114a of the mounting bracket 114 is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L) of the head pipe 100.
[027] Figure 8 and Figure 9 illustrate front perspective views of a front portion of a frame structure of a vehicle 10, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
[028] As shown, the receiving members/bosses 110, 112 are adapted to receive the mounting bracket 114. The mounting bracket 114 is adapted to receive the steering lock 106. Figure 9 also shows the locking element 116 which, upon activation of the steering lock 106, can be extended and engaged with a locking member 118 (as shown in Figure 1) disposed on the steering shaft to prevent the rotation of the steering shaft. Similarly, the locking element 116, upon deactivation of the steering lock 106 can be disengaged from the locking member 118 and retracted to allow rotation of the steering shaft.
[029] Figure 10 illustrates mounting bracket 114 and steering lock 106 being assembled on the vehicle 10, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
[030] As shown, the mounting bracket 114 is assembled on the receiving members 110, 112 and the steering lock 106 is assembled on the mounting bracket 114. The left main frame 108a and the right main frame 108b comprises receiving members 110, 112. The left main frame 108a comprises the first boss 110 protruding in vehicle upward direction and the right main frame 108b comprises the second boss 112 extending in vehicle upward direction. The first boss 110 has a first opening 110a (shown in Figure 7) and the second boss 112 has a second opening 112a. In one non-limiting example, the bosses 110, 112 are welded to the main frame 108 of the vehicle 10.
[031] The mounting bracket 114 comprises a center portion 114a, a left portion 114b and a right portion 114c. The center portion 114a extends between a first end 114a1 and a second end 114a2 in a vehicle width direction. The left portion 114b of the mounting bracket 114 extends from the first end 114a1 of the center portion 114a and extends in a downward direction of the vehicle. The left portion 114b has a left mounting hole 114b3. The right portion 114c of the mounting bracket 114 extends from the second end 114a2 of the center portion 114a and extends in the downward direction of the vehicle. The right portion 114c has a right mounting hole 114c1. The center portion 114c has one or more center mounting holes 114a3.
[032] During assembly of the mounting bracket 114, the left mounting hole 114b3 of the left portion 114b of the mounting bracket 114 is aligned with the first opening 110a of the first boss 110 and fastened with a first fastener F1 and the right mounting hole 114c3 of the right portion 114c of the mounting bracket 114 is aligned with the second opening 112a of the second boss 112 and fastened with a second fastener F2. During assembly of the steering lock 106, the center mounting holes 114a3 of the center portion 114a of the mounting bracket 114 are aligned with steering lock mounting holes 106a provided on the steering lock 106 and fastened with one or more fifth fasteners F5.
[033] Also, upon assembly of the mounting bracket 114 on the receiving members 110, 112, the left portion 114b and the right portion 114c of the mounting bracket 114 are parallel to a longitudinal axis (L) of the head pipe 100 and the center portion 114a of the mounting bracket 114 is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L) of the head pipe 100.
[034] Figure 11 illustrates a right side perspective view of a front portion of a vehicle 10, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 illustrates a left side perspective view of a front portion of a vehicle 10, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
[035] As shown, the steering lock 106 is provided on the upper bracket of the vehicle. As already stated in Figure 1, the upper bracket 104a and the lower bracket 104b of the vehicle 10 are provided in the front portion of the vehicle 10 and support a front fork assembly of the vehicle. The front fork assembly is operably connected to the handlebar 102 of the vehicle 10.
[036] Figure 13 illustrates a steering lock 106 being assembled on the upper bracket 104a of the vehicle 10, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
[037] The upper bracket 104a of the vehicle has an upper surface 105 and a lower surface (not shown) opposite the first surface. The lower surface faces a front fender (not shown) of the vehicle 10. One or more receiving members 120, 122 are provided on the lower surface of the upper bracket 104a. In one non-limiting example, the receiving member 120, 122 is a boss. As shown, a third boss 120 and a fourth boss 122 protrude from the lower surface of the upper bracket 104a in the downward direction of the vehicle 10. The third boss 120 has a third opening (not shown) and the fourth boss 122 has a fourth opening (not shown). For the purposes of Figure 11-13, the construction of the mounting bracket 114 is same as shown in Figure 7 and Figure 10 and has not been reproduced herein for the sake of brevity.
[038] During assembly of the mounting bracket 114, the left mounting hole 114b3 of the left portion 114b of the mounting bracket 114 is aligned with the third opening (not shown) of the third boss 120 and fastened with a third fastener F3 and the right mounting hole 114c3 of the right portion 114c of the mounting bracket 114 is aligned with the fourth opening of the fourth boss 122 and fastened with a fourth fastener F4. During assembly of the steering lock 106, the one or more center mounting holes 114a3 of the center portion 114a of the mounting bracket 114 are aligned with steering lock mounting holes 106a provided on the steering lock 106 and fastened with the one or more fifth fasteners F5. Also, upon assembly of the mounting bracket 114 on the receiving members 120, 122, the left portion 114b and the right portion 114c of the mounting bracket 114 are parallel to a longitudinal axis (L) of the head pipe 100 and the center portion 114a of the mounting bracket 114 is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L) of the head pipe100.
[039] The claimed features of the present invention as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed features/steps enable the following solutions to technical problems in conventional technologies. Specifically, the technical problem of efficiently mounting the steering lock is solved by the present invention.
[040] In the present invention, the steering lock is mounted on the main frame or the upper bracket of the vehicle. Hence, the present invention does not load the head pipe with additional weight of the steering lock.
[041] In the present invention, when the steering lock is provided on the main frame, the steering lock is covered by side panels and cannot be accessed by an unauthorized person for unlocking the vehicle. Also, as the steering lock is covered by the side panels of the vehicle, the steering lock is not visible and increases the aesthetics of the vehicle.
[042] In the present invention, when the steering lock is provided on the upper bracket, the steering lock is assembled on the mounting bracket using one or more sheer bolts for preventing theft of the steering lock.
[043] In the present invention, when electronic steering lock is used, the same is operated by a key fob and the vehicle can be locked without using a mechanical key which increases the comfort of a rider and also increases marked attractiveness of the vehicle to potential customers. Also, use of electronic steering lock eliminates the need of separate radio device and disadvantages associated with mounting of such radio device on the vehicle. Also, electronic locks are compact in size and can be easily implemented in different layouts of vehicles. Further, in the present invention, lesser number of additional parts are required for mounting the steering lock, which will reduce the assembly time and the servicing time of the steering locks along with costs associated thereto.
[044] Also, failures occurring in lock cable of the prior arts due to steering movement is eliminated by positioning of the steering lock in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention. In the present invention, the steering lock is detachably attached to the mounting bracket and the mounting bracket is detachably attached to the receiving members provided on the main frame of the vehicle or the upper bracket of the vehicle. This increases the ease in assembling and disassembling of the mounting bracket as well as steering lock on the vehicle and costs associated thereto.
[045] In the present invention, no holes are required to be made in the head pipe for receiving the locking element. Therefore, there is not foreign matter entry in the head pipe such as water. Also, in the absence of the holes on the head pipe, the structural integrity of the head pipe is also not compromised.
[046] In the present invention, the construction of mounting bracket is simple. This increases the ease in manufacturing of mounting bracket and manufacturing costs associated thereto.
[047] While the present invention has been described with respect to certain embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modification may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.

List of Reference Numerals

10- vehicle
100- head pipe
102- handlebar
104a- upper bracket
104b-lower bracket
105a-upper surface of the
106-steering lock
106a- steering lock mounting holes
108- main frame
108a- left main frame
108b-right main frame
110-first boss
110a- first opening
112-second boss
112a-second opening
114- mounting bracket
114a- center portion
114a1- first end of the center portion
114a2- second end of the center portion
114a3- mounting holes on the center portion
114b- left portion
114b3-mounting hole on the left portion
114c-right portion
114c3- mounting hole on the right portion
116- locking element
118- locking member
120- third boss
122- fourth boss
F1- first fastener
F2- second fastener
F3- third fastener
F4- fourth fastener
F5- fifth fastener

L-longitudinal axis of the head pipe
, Claims:WE CLAIM:

1. A vehicle (10), the vehicle (10) comprising:
- a head pipe (100);
- a main frame (108), the main frame (108) extending rearwardly from the head pipe (100);
- a steering shaft rotatably supported by the head pipe (100);
- a handlebar (102), the handlebar (102) operably connected to the steering shaft for steering the vehicle (10) in a rotatable range;
- an upper bracket (104a) and a lower bracket (104b) adapted for supporting a front fork assembly, the front fork assembly being operably connected to the handlebar (102) of the vehicle (10);
- one or more receiving members (110, 112; 120, 122) provided on one of: the main frame (108) and the upper bracket (104a) of the vehicle (10), the one or more receiving members (110, 112; 120, 122) adapted to receive a mounting bracket (114) and the mounting bracket (114) adapted to receive a steering lock (106).

2. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the steering lock (106) being one of an electronic lock and a mechanical lock, the electronic lock being activated and deactivated by a key fob and the mechanical lock being activated and deactivated by a key.
3. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the receiving member (110, 112; 120, 122) being a boss protruding from one of the main frame (108) and the upper bracket (104a) of the vehicle (10).

4. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the main frame (108) comprises a pair of a left main frame (108a) and a right main frame (108b) extending rearwardly from the head pipe (100), the main frame (108) comprising a first boss (110) protruding from the left main frame (108a) in a vehicle upward direction and a second boss (112) protruding from the right main frame (108b) in the vehicle upward direction, the first boss (110) and the second boss(112) adapted to receive the mounting bracket (114).

5. The vehicle as claimed in claim 3, wherein the upper bracket (104a) comprises a third boss (120) and a fourth boss (122) spaced apart in vehicle width direction and protruding in vehicle downward direction, the third boss (120) and the fourth boss (122) adapted to receive the mounting bracket (114).

6. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting bracket (114) comprises at least a center portion (114a), a left portion (114b) and a right portion (114c), the center portion (114a) extending between a first end (114a1) and a second end (114a2) in a vehicle width direction and comprises one or more center mounting holes (114a3), the left portion (114b) extending from the first end (114a1) of the center portion (114a) in a vehicle downward direction and comprises a left mounting hole (114b3) and the right portion (114c) extending from the second end (114a2) of the center portion (114a) in the vehicle downward direction and comprises a right mounting hole (114c3).

7. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 4 and claim 6, wherein the left mounting hole (114b3) of the left portion (114b) of the mounting bracket (114) being adapted to align with a first opening (110a) provided on the first boss (110) and fastened with a first fastener (F1); and the right mounting hole (114c3) of the right portion (114c) of the mounting bracket (114) being adapted to align with a second opening (112a) provided on the second boss (112) and fastened with a second fastener (F2).

8. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 5 and claim 6, wherein left mounting hole (114b3) of the left portion (114b) of the mounting bracket (114) being adapted to align with a third opening provided on the third boss (120) and fastened with a third fastener (F3); and the right mounting hole (114c3) of the right portion (114c) of the mounting bracket (114) being adapted to align with a fourth opening provided on the fourth boss (122) and fastened with a fourth fastener (F4).

9. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the one or more center mounting holes (114a3) of the center portion (114a) mounting bracket (114) being adapted to align with one or more steering lock mounting holes (106a) provided on the steering lock (106) and fastened with one or more fifth fasteners (F5).

10. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the one or more fifth fasteners (F5) being a shear bolt.

11. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 6, wherein left portion (114b) and the right portion (114c) of the mounting bracket (114) being parallel to a longitudinal axis (L) of the head pipe (100) and the center portion (114a) of the mounting bracket (114) being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L) of the head pipe (100).

Dated this 27 day of March 2023

TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
By their Agent & Attorney

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