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Abstract: A connection assembly (10) for connecting an agricultural implement 200) with a body structure (102) of a modular vehicle (100). The connection assembly (10) comprising a pair of brackets (11), each connectable to one of a pair of side rails (106) of the body structure (102) and each bracket of the pair of brackets (11) downwardly extending from the corresponding side rail of the pair of side rails (106) of the body structure (102). The each of the pair of brackets (11) structured to support a first portion (204) of the agricultural implement (200). A shaft (17) defining an extension (18) at either ends thereof, wherein the shaft (17) structured to couple a drive wheel (104) to the body structure (102) and the extension (18) structured to support a second portion (205) of the agricultural implement (200).

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
04 March 2022
Publication Number
36/2023
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED
The Grand Plaza, Plot No.2, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj- Phase -II New Delhi India 110070

Inventors

1. Rishi Soni
PGN-02-1404, Emaar Palm Gardens Sector-83 Gurugram Haryana India 122004
2. Manish Kumar Singh
A4, 1103, Tulip Lemon Sector 69 Gurugram Haryana India 122018

Specification

The present disclosure relates to a field of automobiles. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a modular vehicle which is operable in a first and a second operational configuration. More particularly,the present disclosure discloses a connection assembly for connecting agricultural implement with a frame of a modular vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The information in this section merely provides background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art(s) for the present disclosure.
[0003] With increase in population, there is substantive increase in agricultural activities to meet the food demand. Inculcation of technology in the form machineries has been growing at a substantive rate to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the agricultural activities, thereby reducing labor and improving yield. Once such widely adapted machinery in performing agriculture related activities is a tractor, which is substantially adapted to perform ploughing and the like. However, due to high investment and maintenance cost, usage of tractors is limited only for large-scale agricultural activities. Also, because of the bulky structure, usage of tractors for small scale agricultural activities may get limited.
[0004] Considering the above, mini tractors and tiller have been evolved to perform small scale agricultural activities. However, such systems also require higher investment and maintenance cost. Further, with the advent in technology, two wheelers such as motorized scooters, motorcycles, etc., have been modified to perform small scale agricultural activities. Conventionally, two wheelers require extensive modification for adapting to perform agricultural activities. Such modification broadly include, removing the drive wheel, incorporating rigid power transmitting units, welding or brazing the agricultural implement to the two wheeler and the like. Conventionally the connection

involved in modifying the two wheeled vehicle in order to perform the agriculture activity has been complex, bulky and require extensive modification of the two-wheeler, making the conversion expensive, requiring considerable time and physical efforts
[0005] Such modification, especially rigid connection arrangement to the two-wheeler makes the two-wheeler solely for performing agricultural activities, thereby deviating from the two wheeler's intended function of commuting, which is undesired. The two wheeled vehicle is not available for commuting/travelling purpose as it is permanently converted to perform agricultural activities.
[0006] The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the prior art.
SUMMARY
[0007] The one or more shortcomings of the prior art are overcome by the system/assembly as claimed, and additional advantages are provided through the provision of the system/assembly/method 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.
[0008] In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure a connection assembly for connecting agricultural implement with a body structure of a modular vehicle is disclosed. The connection assembly comprising a pair of brackets, each connectable to one of a pair of side rails of the body structure, each bracket of the pair of brackets downwardly extending from the corresponding side rail of the pair of side rails of the body structure , wherein each of the pair of brackets structured to support a first portion of the agricultural implement and a shaft defining an extension at either ends thereof, wherein the shaft is structured to couple a drive wheel to the frame and the extension structured to support a second portion of the agricultural implement.

[0009] In an embodiment, each of the pair of brackets includes an elongated first section defined with a first aperture at one end; and a second section extending from another end opposite to one end of the elongated first section, wherein the second section is defined with a second aperture.
[0010] In an embodiment, the first section is connectable to a subframe extending from the pair of side rails through a fastener. The second section is connectable to first portion of the agricultural implement through a fastener wherein each of the pair of brackets includes a transition section between a first section and a second section.
[0011] In an embodiment, the agricultural implement comprises a frame structure supported by a plurality of wheels having a front portion and rear portion. The front portion comprise a first portion forming the upper part of the front portion comprises a plurality of extensions and a second portion forming the lower part of the front portion wherein the first portion includes a third aperture, and the second portion includes a fourth aperture. An agricultural tool extending from the rear portion of the frame structure .
[0012] In an embodiment, the extension comprises threaded bore which is configured to secure a shaft fastener and the shaft fastener connects the second portion of agricultural implement with the extension of the shaft.
[0013] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure a modular vehicle, comprising a body structure extending of the vehicle along a longitudinal length. The body structure supported by a driving wheel and a maneuvering wheel. The body structure configured to operate the modular vehicle in a first operational configuration; and an agricultural implement detachably attachable to the body structure to operate the modular vehicle in a second operational configuration. A connection assembly for connecting agricultural implement with a body structure of a modular vehicle is disclosed. The connection assembly comprising a pair of brackets, each connectable to one of a pair of side rails of the body structure , each bracket of the pair of brackets downwardly extending

from the corresponding side rail of the pair of side rails of the body structure, wherein each of the pair of brackets structured to support a first portion of the agricultural implement and a shaft defining an extension at either ends thereof, wherein the shaft is structured to couple a drive wheel to the frame and the extension structured to support a second portion of the agricultural implement.
[0014] In an embodiment, a power take-off unit configured to transfer power from the driving wheel to the agricultural implement in order to drive the agricultural implement.
[0015] In an embodiment, the first operational configuration corresponds to two-wheel configuration of the modular vehicle for commuting.
[0016] In an embodiment, the second operation configuration corresponds to three- or four-wheel configuration of the modular vehicle for agricultural activity.
[0017] In an embodiment, the modular vehicle comprises a power take-off unit which is configured to transfer power from a drive wheel to agricultural implement in order to drive the agricultural implement.
[0018] In an embodiment, the drive wheel is a rear wheel of the modular vehicle.
[0019] In an embodiment a method for connecting an agricultural implement to a modular vehicle. The method comprising shifting a center stand of the modular vehicle in a parking position to suspend the driving wheel then operating the modular vehicle to rest the driving wheels on the ground and align the modular vehicle to receive the agricultural implement. Thereafter connecting the agricultural implement to the modular vehicle at a second portion of the agricultural implement to an extension at either ends of a shaft. The extension comprises a threaded bore configured to secure a shaft fastener, wherein the shaft fastener connects the second portion of agricultural implement with the extension of the shaft such that the shaft structured to couple a driving wheel to the body structure of the modular vehicle. Then, operating the agricultural implement relative to the modular vehicle

(100), so that the driving wheel of the modular vehicle is lifted and engaged with the power take-off unit and transmission unit of the agricultural implement and shifting the center stand to its initial position. Thereafter connecting, each of a pair of brackets to one of a pair of side rails of a body structure of the modular vehicle and securing the first portion of the agricultural implement to the each of a pair of brackets wherein a second section of each of a pair of brackets connectable to the first portion of the agricultural implement through a fastener thereby connecting the agricultural implement with the modular vehicle.
[0020] In an embodiment, the method comprises coupling a power take-off unit to the driving wheel and the agricultural implement to drive the agricultural implement.
[0021] The connection assembly for connecting agricultural implement with a body structure of a modular vehicle is disclosed in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The connection assembly is simple and compact in construction and can be equipped to the modular vehicle without substantial modification . Further, the connection assembly aids in easy switching of the modular vehicle to operate in one of a first operational configuration i.e., commuting and a second operational configuration i.e., for agricultural activities.
[0022] 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.
[0023] 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.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0024] The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the description. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[0025] Figure 1 illustrates an assembled view of the modular vehicle for operating in a second operational configuration, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0026] Figure 2 illustrates an exploded view of a rear portion of modular vehicle, and exploded view of the agricultural implement in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0027] Figure 3 illustrates a view of an agricultural implement, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0028] Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of the modular vehicle illustrating the connection assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0029] Figure 5 illustrates a magnified view of portion A marked in Figure 4.
[0030] Figure 6a illustrates a left side view of modular vehicle illustrating frame of modular vehicle operating in a first operational configuration.

[0031] Figure 6b illustrates a right side view of modular vehicle illustrating frame of modular vehicle operating in a first operational configuration.
[0032] Figure 7 illustrates a view of rear portion the modular vehicle highlighting the connection assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
[0033] Figure 8 illustrates a magnified view of portion B marked in Figure 7.
[0034] Figure 9 illustrates a view of a shaft coupled to drive wheel of the modular vehicle.
[0035] Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the drawings may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0036] While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, an embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described here below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the invention.
[0037] The term "comprises", comprising, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, structure or method that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or structure or method. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by

"comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
[0038] While the present disclosure is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, swing arm and aspects and features thereof can be used with other type of vehicles as well. The terms "modular vehicle", "vehicle", "two-wheeled vehicle", "electric vehicle", "EV" and "motorcycle" have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term "vehicle" comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicle, and the like.
[0039] Embodiments of the disclosure discloses a connection assembly for connecting agricultural implement with a body structure of a modular vehicle. Conventionally, two wheelers require extensive modification for adapting to perform agricultural activities. Such modification broadly include, removing the drive wheel, incorporating rigid power transmitting units, welding or brazing the agricultural implement to the two-wheeler and the like. Additionally, such conversion is expensive and requires considerable time and physical efforts. Such modification, especially rigid power transmitting unit, to the two-wheeler makes the two wheeler solely for performing agricultural activities, thereby deviating from the two wheeler's intended function of commuting, which is undesired.
[0040] Accordingly, the present disclosure discloses a connection assembly which is simple and compact and also aiding in easily switching of the modular vehicle to operate in a first operational configuration and a second operational configuration. The connection assembly may include a pair of brackets, each connectable to and downwardly extending from one of a pair of side rails of the frame. Each of the pair of brackets is structured to support a first portion of the agricultural implement. The connection assembly may include a shaft which may be connectable to and extending from a hub of a drive wheel of the modular vehicle. The shaft defines an extension at either ends which is structured to couple a drive wheel to the frame and the extension at either end is structured to support a second portion of the agricultural implement.

[0041] The connection assembly is simple, compact and aids in easy switching of the modular vehicle from the first operational configuration to the second operational configuration and vice-versa. This facilitates in utilizing the modular vehicle for both commuting and for performing agricultural activities, based on the requirement.
[0042] In the following detailed description of the embodiments of the disclosure, reference is made to the accompanying figures that form a part hereof, and in which the modular vehicle is shown by way of illustrating specific embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced. These embodiments are described with sufficient details to enable those skilled in the art to practice the disclosure, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
[0043] Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same numerals have been used to refer to the same or like parts. The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to Figures 1 to 9
[0044] Figure 1 and 2 illustrates an assembled and exploded view of a modular vehicle (100), which may be selectively operable in one of a first operational configuration and a second operational configuration. In an embodiment, the first operational configuration may correspond to two-wheeled configuration of the modular vehicle (100) for commuting, and the second operational configuration may correspond to three-wheeled or four-wheeled configuration of the modular vehicle (100) for performing agricultural activity. As an example, the agricultural activity may be, but not limiting to ploughing.
[0045] As seen in Figure 2, the modular vehicle (100) may include a two-wheeler configuration (101), which may facilitate in operating the modular vehicle (100) in the first operational configuration. The two-wheeler (101) may include a body structure (102), which may be supported and extends from a front end to a rider's seat (103) along a longitudinal length. The body structure (102) may be configured to support an engine,

rider' seat, provide storage space and other subsidiary components. Further, the body structure (102) may be supported by a driving wheel (104) and a maneuvering wheel. As illustrated in Figure 6, the body structure (102) is an exoskeleton structure of the two-wheeler (101). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the body structure (102) is the chassis of the two-wheeler (101). In the embodiment of the present disclosure the two-wheeler (101) is the conventional two wheeler having all the parts and component of the two wheeled vehicle and same is not reproduced for the sake of brevity.
[0046] In an embodiment, the driving wheel (104) may be a rear wheel of the modular vehicle (100) and the maneuvering wheel may a front wheel of the modular vehicle (100). The driving wheel (104) may be configured to receive power from the engine / electric motor for operating (thus, driving) the modular vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the two-wheeler (101) may be, but not limiting to an electric vehicle or IC vehicle. Alternatively, the two-wheeler (101) may embody any other ridden vehicle, such as, electric motorcycle, etc., without limiting the scope of the present disclosure.
[0047] As apparent from Figure 2, the modular vehicle (100) may further include an agricultural implement (200), which may be detachably attached to the body structure (102), based on the requirement. The agricultural implement (200) is detachably coupled to the body structure (102) to convert the modular vehicle (100) from the two-wheeled configuration to the three-wheeled or four wheeled configuration (as shown in Figures 1 and 8).
[0048] Referring to Figure 3, the agricultural implement (200) may include a frame structure (201), defined with a front portion (202) and rear portion (203). The front portion (202) may include a first portion (204) and a second portion (205). The front portion (202) of the agricultural implement (200) may be configured to removably connect with the body structure (102) of the modular vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the agricultural implement (200) may be removably connected to the body structures by but not limiting to fasteners.

[0049] In an embodiment the first portion (204) may comprise a plurality of extensions (206) extending from a central portion (207) of the agricultural implement (200). The central portion (207) of the agricultural implement (200) connects the front portion (202) and rear portion (203) of the agricultural implement (200). The first portion (204) is having a triangular structure and may include a third aperture (208) at its tip. The tip is a point where two vertexes of the triangle meet each other. The third aperture may be located anywhere proximate to the tip of the triangle. The first portion (204) extends in an upward direction with respect to the second portion (205).
[0050] The second portion (205) forms the lower part of the front portion (202) and may include a fourth aperture (209). The second portion (205) connects with pluralities of wheels (210), more particularly, to the axel of the wheel and the entire structure of the agricultural implement is supported by the pluralities of wheels (210) The rear portion (203) of the agricultural implement (200) may include an agricultural tool (211) which is having plurality of conical blades (212) and is configured to drawn over soil to turn it over and cut furrows in preparation for the planting of seeds and performing any agricultural process based on the requirement. The agricultural tool (211) may comprise a plough, a disc plough, a reversible manual plough or any other type of agricultural tool. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the agricultural tool (211) may also have plurality of disc blades without limiting the scope of the disclosure.
[0051] Further, as disclosed above, the frame structure (201) may be supported by a plurality of wheels (210). The frame structure may include a transmission unit which may include a differential (215). Furthermore, the transmission unit of agricultural implement (200) may include a gearbox (216), which is configured to provide desired torque for the plurality of wheels (210), when the modular vehicle (100) is being operated in the second operational configuration. The gearbox (216) may be coupled to the differential (215), and configured to transfer power from the driving wheel (104 ) to the differential (215) for powering the wheels (210). In an illustrated embodiment, agricultural implement (200) depicted is adapted for ploughing and the same cannot be construed as a limitation, since the any agricultural implement may be attached to perform different agricultural activities.

[0052] In an embodiment, attaching the agricultural implement (200) to the body structure (102) may operate the modular vehicle (100) in the second operational configuration as illustrated in Figure 1.
[0053] Referring now to Figures 1 along with Figure 2, the modular vehicle (100) may include a power take-off unit (105). The power take-off unit (105) may be configured to transmit power from the two-wheeler (101) of the modular vehicle (100) to the agricultural implement (200) in the second operational configuration for driving the agricultural implement (200) to perform agricultural activities.
[0054] The modular vehicle (100) comprises a connection assembly (10) for connecting the agricultural implement (200) with the body structure (102) of the modular vehicle (100). As shown in Figure 4 and 5, the connection assembly (10) may comprise a pair of brackets (11). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the bracket of the pair of brackets (11) includes an elongated first section (12), a transition section (13) and a second section (14). The transition section (13) is positioned between the elongated first section (12) and a second section (14). The elongated first section (12) is defined with a first aperture (15) at one of its ends and another end of the elongated first section (12) connects with the transition section (13). The second section (14) extends from transition section (13) in opposite direction the elongated first section (12). The second section (14) is defined with a second aperture (16) at one of its end. The rear end of the two-wheeler (101) may include a pair of side rails (106) The side rails (106) may be a cylindrical bar which extends inside a groove formed in the body structure (102).
[0055] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the first aperture (15) of the elongated first section (12) is connectable to a subframe (107) extending from the pair of side rails (106) through a fastener (108). Hence, each of the brackets (11) is connectable and extends downwardly from one of a pair of side rails (106) of the body structure (102).

[0056] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the pair of bracket (11) may be removably coupled to the side rails (106) of the body structure (102) and in an in an operational embodiment, the modular vehicle (100) may be configured to generally operate in the first operational configuration i.e., as a two-wheeler (101) for commuting and in the first operational configuration, the pair of brackets (11) may be detached from the pair of side rails (106). In order to operate the modular vehicle (100) in the second operational configuration, the agricultural implement (200) may be attached to the body structure (102) and the pair of bracket (11) may be selectively coupled with the pair of side rails (106) of the body structure (102)
[0057] Similarly, the second aperture (16) of the second section (14) of the each of the bracket (11) is connectable to the third aperture (208) of the first portion (204) of the agricultural implement (200) through a fastener (108).
[0058] In an embodiment and as shown in Figure ,the connection assembly (10) may include a shaft (17) which may be connectable to the driving wheel (104) of the modular vehicle (100). As shown in Figure 7 , 8 and 9 the shaft (17) defines an extension (18) at either ends which is structured to couple a drive wheel (104) to agricultural implement (200) ). The extension (18) may comprise a threaded bore (19) which is configured to secure a shaft fastener (20). The shaft fastener (20) connects the fourth aperture (209) of the second portion (205) of agricultural implement (200) with the extension (18) of the shaft (17). In the embodiment, the extension (18) at either end is structured to support a second portion (205) of the agricultural implement (200).
[0059] In an operational embodiment, the modular vehicle (100) may be configured to generally operate in the first operational configuration i.e., as a two-wheeler (101) for commuting. Based on the requirement, the modular vehicle (100) may be operable in the second operational configuration i.e., a three-wheeled or four-wheeled configuration to perform agricultural activities. In order to operate the modular vehicle (100) in the second operational configuration, the agricultural implement (200) may be attached to the body structure (102).

[0060] The following paragraph disclose the steps of connecting the agricultural implement (200) with the modular vehicle (100). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, initially a center stand (109) is shifted to an initial position to a parking position. The initial position of the center stand (109) is the position when the legs of the center stand (109) rests on the body structure (102) and does not touch the ground. The parking position is the position when the vehicle (100) is in standing position by the center stand (109) of the vehicle and legs of the center stand touches the ground.
[0061] At the parking position, the driving wheel is not touching the ground and lies in air. Once the modular vehicle (100) is at center stand (109), a force is applied on the rear side of the vehicle to rest the driving wheels (104) with the ground. The force is applied in order to align the modular vehicle (100) into receive the agricultural implement (200). Then, connecting the agricultural implement (200) to the modular vehicle (100) at a second portion (205) of the agricultural implement (200) to the extension (18) at either ends of a shaft (17). The extension (18) comprises a threaded bore (19) which is configured to secure a shaft fastener (20) and the shaft fastener (20) connects the second portion (205) of agricultural implement (200) with the extension (18) of the shaft (17) such that the shaft (17) structured to couple a driving wheel (104) to the body structure (102) of the modular vehicle (100) and wheels (210) of the agricultural implement (200) assists in movement of the modular vehicle (100) by virtue of operation of the driving wheel (104) of the modular vehicle (100).
[0062] Thereafter, displacing or operating the agricultural implement (200) relative to the modular vehicle (100), so that the driving wheel (104) of the modular vehicle (100) is lifted. The center stand (109) of the vehicle is brought into the initial position. Then the driving wheel (104) is couple with the power take-off unit (105) of the agricultural implement. Afterwards, securing the first portion (204) of the agricultural implement (200) to the each of a pair of brackets (11) and connecting, each of a pair of brackets (11) to one of a pair of side rails (106) of a body structure (102) of the modular vehicle (100). The

second section (14) of each of a pair of brackets (11) connectable to the first portion (204) of the agricultural implement (200) through a fastener (108) thereby connecting the agricultural implement (200) with the modular vehicle.
[0063] In an embodiment, attaching of the agricultural implement (200) to the body structure (102) may result in raising of the drive wheel (104) above a ground level and the modular vehicle (100) may be supported by the plurality of wheels (210) of the agricultural implement (200), and the maneuvering wheel [not shown in Figs] of the two-wheeler (101). Once the agricultural implement (200) is attached to the body structure (102), the power take-off unit (105) may be activated to drive the agricultural implement (200).
[0064] In an embodiment, to operate the vehicle back to the first operational configuration, the power take-off unit (105) may be turned off and the agricultural implement (200) may be disengaged from the body structure (102). Upon disengaging the agricultural implement (200), the driving wheel (104) may contact the ground and, thus facilitates in operating the modular vehicle (100) in the first operational configuration.
[0065] In an embodiment, configuration of the connection assembly (10) aids in easy switching of the modular vehicle (100) between the first operating configuration and the second operating configuration.
[0066] The various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present disclosure is not limited to the illustrated embodiments; rather, these embodiments are intended to fully and completely disclose the subject matter of the disclosure to those skilled in this art. In the drawings, like numbers refer to like elements throughout. Thicknesses and dimensions of some components may be exaggerated for clarity.
[0067] Herein, the terms "attached", "connected", "interconnected", "contacting", "mounted", "coupled" and the like can mean either direct or indirect attachment or contact between elements, unless stated otherwise.

[0068] Well-known functions or constructions may not be described in detail for brevity and/or clarity. As used herein the expression "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0069] 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", "comprising", "includes" and/or "including" when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
[0070] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this disclosure, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other modifications in the nature of the disclosure or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.
Equivalents:
[0071] 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.
[0072] 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 connection assembly (10) for connecting an agricultural implement 200) with a body
structure (102) of a modular vehicle (100), the connection assembly (10) comprising:
a pair of brackets (11), each connectable to one of a pair of side rails (106) of the body structure (102), each bracket of the pair of brackets (11) downwardly extending from the corresponding side rail of the pair of side rails (106) of the body structure (102), wherein each of the pair of brackets (11) structured to support a first portion (204) of the agricultural implement (200); and
a shaft (17) defining an extension (18) at either ends thereof, wherein the shaft (17) structured to couple a drive wheel (104) to the body structure (102) and the extension (18) structured to support a second portion (205) of the agricultural implement (200).
2. The connection assembly (10) as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of the pair of brackets
(11) includes:
an elongated first section (12) defined with a first aperture (15) at one end; and
a second section (14) extending from another end opposite to one end of the elongated first
section (12), wherein the second section (14) defined with a second aperture (16).
3. The connection assembly (10) as claimed in claim 2 wherein
the elongated first section (12) is connectable to a subframe (107) extending from the pair
of side rails (106), through a fastener (108) ;
the second section (14) is connectable to first portion (204) of the agricultural implement
(200) through a fastener (108);
wherein each of the pair of brackets (11) includes a transition section (13) between a first
section (12) and a second section (14).
4. The connection assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the agricultural implement
(200) comprises:
a frame structure (201) supported by a plurality of wheels (210) having a front portion (202) and rear portion (203) ;

the front portion (202) comprise a first portion (204) forming the upper part of the front portion (202) comprises a plurality of extensions (206) and
a second portion (205) forming the lower part of the front portion(202) wherein the first portion (204) includes a third aperture (208), and the second portion (205) includes a fourth aperture (209);
an agricultural tool 211) extending from the rear portion (203) of the frame structure (201)
5. The connection assembly (10) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the extension (18)
comprises threaded bore (19) which is configured to secure a shaft fastener (20) and the
shaft fastener (20) connects the second portion (205) of agricultural implement (200) with
the extension (18) of the shaft (17).
6. A modular vehicle (100), comprising:
a body structure (102) extending of the vehicle (100) extending along a longitudinal length, wherein the body structure (102) supported by a driving wheel (104) and a maneuvering wheel, wherein the body structure (102) configured to operate the modular vehicle (100) in a first operational configuration; and
an agricultural implement (200) detachably attachable to the body structure (102) to operate the modular vehicle (100) in a second operational configuration;
a connection assembly (10) for connecting an agricultural implement 200) with a body structure (102) of a modular vehicle (100) , the connection assembly (10) comprising:
a pair of brackets (11), each connectable to one of a pair of side rails (106) of the body structure (102), each bracket of the pair of brackets (11) downwardly extending from the corresponding side rails (106) of the pair of side rails of the body structure (102), wherein each of the pair of brackets (11) is structured to support a first portion (204) of the agricultural implement (200); and
a shaft (17) defining an extension (18) at either ends thereof wherein the shaft (17) structured to couple a drive wheel (104) to the body structure (102) and the extension (18) structured to support a second portion (205) of the agricultural implement (200).

7. The modular vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6 comprising a power take-off unit (105)
configured to transfer power from the driving wheel (104) to the agricultural implement
(200) in order to drive the agricultural implement (200).
8. The modular vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6 wherein the first operational
configuration corresponds to two-wheel configuration (101) of the modular vehicle (100)
for commuting.
9 .The modular vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the second operation configuration corresponds to three- or four-wheel configuration of the modular vehicle (100) for agricultural activity.
10. The modular vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the driving wheel (104) is a rear wheel of the modular vehicle (100).
11. A method for connecting an agricultural implement (200) to a modular vehicle (100), the method comprising:
shifting a center stand (109) of the modular vehicle (100) in a parking position to suspend the driving wheel (104),
operating the modular vehicle (100) to rest the driving wheels (104) on the ground and align the modular vehicle (100) to receive the agricultural implement (200);
connecting the agricultural implement (200) to the modular vehicle (100) at a second portion (205) of the agricultural implement (200) to an extension (18) at either ends of a shaft (17), the extension (18) comprises a threaded bore (19) configured to secure a shaft fastener (20), wherein the shaft fastener (20) connects the second portion (205) of agricultural implement (200) with the extension (18) of the shaft (17) such that the shaft (17) structured to couple a driving wheel (104) to the body structure (102) of the modular vehicle (100);
operating the agricultural implement (200) relative to the modular vehicle (100), so that the driving wheel (104) of the modular vehicle (100) is lifted and engaged with the

power take-off unit (105) and transmission unit of the agricultural implement and shifting the center stand (109) to its initial position;
connecting, each of a pair of brackets (11) to one of a pair of side rails (106) of a body structure (102) of the modular vehicle (100) ;
securing the first portion (204) of the agricultural implement (200) to the each of a pair of brackets (11) wherein a second section (14) of each of a pair of brackets (11) connectable to the first portion (204) of the agricultural implement (200) through a fastener (108) thereby connecting the agricultural implement (200) with the modular vehicle.
12. The method as claimed in claim 11 comprises coupling a power take-off unit (105) to the driving wheel (104) and the agricultural implement (200) to drive the agricultural implement (200).

Documents

Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202211011834-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [04-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-04
2 202211011834-POWER OF AUTHORITY [04-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-04
3 202211011834-FORM 1 [04-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-04
4 202211011834-DRAWINGS [04-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-04
5 202211011834-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [04-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-04
6 202211011834-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [04-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-04
7 202211011834-Proof of Right [20-06-2022(online)].pdf 2022-06-20
8 202211011834-FORM 18 [02-05-2024(online)].pdf 2024-05-02