DESC:FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10 and rule 13]

TITLE OF THE DISCLOSURE

A VEHICLE WITH MODULAR ATTACHMENTS

APPLICANTS

Revamp Moto Pvt. Ltd.

An Indian Start up of

D49, Street 11, MIDC Satpur,
Nashik 422007
Maharashtra

THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION PARTICULARLY DESCRIBES THE INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED.

TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates to the field of two-wheeled vehicles. In particular, the present subject matter relates to a vehicle having application specific modular attachments.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Conventional two-wheeled vehicles are designed with a single purpose in mind, i.e., to facilitate commutes for two passengers, preferably within the city limits. However, in India, a two-wheeled vehicle serves many different applications apart from the commutes. For example, a milkman carries three to four twenty-liter containers on a two-wheeled vehicle, wherein the containers are hung onto a pillion bracket of the vehicle via S-shaped hooks. This is an extremely unsafe way to carry milk containers because the two wheeled vehicle is not designed to carry such a heavy load at the sides of the vehicle. There are many such examples of un-orthodox usages, prevalent in the Indian market conditions, of the two-wheeled vehicles for which the two-wheeled vehicle is not actually designed. This is not desired.
[0003] Therefore, to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks in the prior art, the present disclosure envisages a two-wheeled vehicle designed for receiving modular attachments specifically designed to cater to variety of applications specific to the Indian market requirements, while at the same time having global applicability.
OBJECTS OF INVENTION
[0004] An object of the invention is to a vehicle with modular attachments.
[0005] Another object of the invention is to provide a vehicle with modular attachments, wherein the modular attachments are configured for specific applications.
[0006] Yet another object of the invention is to provide a quick release mechanism for convenient assembly and disassembly of the modular attachments thereon.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The present disclosure envisages a vehicle with modular attachments. The modular attachments are configured for easy assembly and disassembly on the vehicle. The vehicle comprises a quick release mechanism for facilitating the easy assembly and disassembly of the modular attachments on the vehicle. The quick release mechanism comprises a base configured on a chassis operatively above a rear fender of the vehicle; a latch configured on a bottom plate of the base; and a connector configured on the modular attachment, wherein the connector is configured to engage with the latch for facilitating convenient assembly thereof on the chassis of the vehicle.
[0008] In a non-limiting alternative embodiment, the base comprises the bottom plate, and a plurality of alignment walls extending from the edges of the bottom plate, wherein the alignment walls have a tapered configuration.
[0009] In a non-limiting alternative embodiment, the connector includes locking pin and a pair of alignment plates configured on operative ends of the locking pin, the pair of alignment plates configured to interface with the alignment walls of the base for guiding the locking pin towards engagement with the latch.
[0010] In a non-limiting alternative embodiment, the pair of alignment plates define a first alignment angle therebetween, wherein the first alignment angle ranges from 25o to 35o.
[0011] In a non-limiting alternative embodiment, the connector includes alignment edges, wherein the alignment edges the define a second alignment angle ranging from 73o to 80o.
[0012] In a non-limiting alternative embodiment, a taper profile of the alignment walls of the base is complementary to a taper profile of the connector for facilitating guided reception of the connector within the base.
[0013] In a non-limiting alternative embodiment, the latch is a spring-loaded latch, and wherein a locking of the modular attachment on the chassis of the vehicle is facilitated when the locking pin abuts the latch, wherein such an abutment displaces the spring-loaded latch for allowing the movement of the locking pin beyond the latch, whereafter the locking pin is locked between the latch and the bottom plate.
[0014] In a non-limiting alternative embodiment, the modular attachments include a seat, a triple platform carrier, a foldable table, a refrigerated box, an insulated box, and a storage box.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING
[0015] The present subject matter is hereinafter described with reference to non-limiting accompanying drawing in which:
[0016] FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B illustrate perspective views of a two-wheeled vehicle, and a modular seat for the two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0017] FIG. 2A and FIG. 2C illustrate perspective views of the two-wheeled vehicle, and a first modular attachment for the two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0018] FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B illustrate perspective views of the two-wheeled vehicle, and a second modular attachment for the two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0019] FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B illustrate perspective views of the two-wheeled vehicle, and a third modular attachment for the two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0020] FIG. 5 illustrates perspective view of the two-wheeled vehicle, and a fourth modular attachment for the two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0021] FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B illustrate perspective views of the two-wheeled vehicle, and a fifth modular attachment for the two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0022] FIG. 7A illustrates perspective view of the two-wheeled vehicle, and a sixth modular attachment for the two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0023] FIG. 7B illustrates perspective view of the two-wheeled vehicle, and a seventh modular attachment for the two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0024] FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B illustrate perspective views of a quick release mechanism used for convenient assembly and disassembly of the modular attachments on the two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0025] FIG. 8C illustrates a front view of a connector used in the quick release mechanism, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 8D illustrates a side view of the connector used in the quick release mechanism, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B illustrate perspective views of a two-wheeled vehicle 100, and a modular seat 102 for the two-wheeled vehicle (hereinafter interchangeably referred to as vehicle 100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The vehicle 100 may be an electric battery-operated vehicle or a fossil fuel powered vehicle having an internal combustion engine. In accordance with an embodiment, the modular seat 102 may be easily removed and reassembled on a chassis of the vehicle 100 operatively above a rear fender of the vehicle 100. In one embodiment, a snap fit arrangement may be used for locking the modular seat 102 in its appropriate position. An advantageous aspect of such a feature is that it is possible to conveniently and selectively remove the seat 102 from position and replace the seat 102 with another application specific attachment that may be configured for fitment at the location where the seat 102 is fittable.
[0028] FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B illustrate perspective views of the two-wheeled vehicle 100, and a first modular attachment 104 for the two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The first modular attachment 104, as mentioned previously, may be fitted at the location where the seat 102 was fitted subsequent to the easy removal of the modular seat 102 therefrom. As seen in FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B, the first modular attachment 104 may include connection formations or snap formations configured for facilitating the fitment of the first modular attachment 104 to the chassis of the vehicle 100 operatively above the rear fender of the vehicle 100.
[0029] Referring to FIG. 2B, the first modular attachment 104 (also referred to as triple platform carrier) comprises a plurality of support platforms 104A that are configured to support containing baskets 104B thereon. Although the support platforms 104A and the containing baskets 104B are shown to have a rectangular configuration in FIG. 2B, it is to be noted that such an embodiment is only one exemplary embodiment, and the support platforms 104A and the containing baskets 104B may have any other shape other than a rectangular shape. For example, the support platforms 104A and the containing baskets 104B may be provided with a circular shape and/or cross-section for supporting the conventional milk gallons thereon, which generally have a cylindrical configuration. Furthermore, the support platforms 104A and the containing baskets 104B may be sized to snugly and securely receive the milk gallons therewithin. The support platforms 104A and the containing baskets 104B may be designed keeping in mind the rigidity and structural requirements for supporting the heavy milk gallons thereon. FIG. 2C illustrates a perspective view depicting milk gallons 104C being supported on the first modular attachment 104. Such a configuration of the first modular attachment 104 facilitates provision of safely and securely transporting the milk gallons 104C by mitigating any incidents of imbalancing of the vehicle 100 due the weight of the milk gallons 104C being substantially equally distributed on both sides of the vehicle.
[0030] It is to be noted that the above example of supporting the milk gallons is only one exemplary application of the first modular attachment 104. The first modular attachment 104 may be custom designed for carrying different kinds of loads. For example, the first modular attachment 104 may be configured to carry plant pots for domestic nurseries. In yet another example, the first modular attachment 104 may be configured to carry pet animal cages thereon.
[0031] FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B illustrate perspective views of the two-wheeled vehicle 100, and a second modular attachment 106 (also referred to as a foldable table herein) for the two-wheeled vehicle 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. As seen in FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B, the second modular attachment 106 is a modular table that can be attached to vehicle 100 on the chassis operatively above the rear fender subsequent to the easy and convenient removal of the modular seat 102 therefrom.
[0032] Referring to FIG. 3B, the second modular attachment 106 comprises a first support plate 106A, and a second support plate 106B hingeably coupled to the first support plate 106A for providing the second modular attachment 106 a foldable configuration. The second modular attachment 106 further comprises one or more legs 106C that are hingeably coupled to the second support plate 106B. The hingeable coupling between the first support plate 106A and the second support plate 106B, and the hingeable coupling between the second support plate 106B and the legs 106C provide the second modular attachment 106 a foldable compact configuration that can be easily stored or carried on the vehicle 100.
[0033] FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B illustrate perspective views of the two-wheeled vehicle 100, and a third modular attachment 108 (also referred to as insulated box or food carrier box) for the two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The third modular attachment 108, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, may be food carrier box. The third modular attachment 108 or the food carrier box may have connection formations configured at a bottom thereof for facilitating snap fitment of third modular attachment 108 on the chassis of the vehicle 100 operatively above the rear fender.
[0034] FIG. 5 illustrates perspective view of the two-wheeled vehicle, and a fourth modular attachment 110 for the two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The fourth modular attachment 110, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment, may be another configuration of a foldable table that is different to that depicted in FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B. The fourth modular attachment 110 can be configured for convenient assembly and disassembly on the vehicle 100.
[0035] FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B illustrate perspective views of the two-wheeled vehicle 100, and a fifth modular attachment 112 for the two-wheeled vehicle 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The fifth modular attachment 112, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment, may be an exploding storage box. The exploding storage box can be used for storing items such as chips or puris that the user can store securely without having them break while transportation.
[0036] FIG. 7A illustrates perspective view of the two-wheeled vehicle, and a sixth modular attachment for the two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The sixth modular attachment 114 can include a pair of storage boxes provided on both sides of the vehicle 100. The sixth modular attachment 114 can be configured for convenient assembly and disassembly on the vehicle 100.
[0037] FIG. 7B illustrates perspective view of the two-wheeled vehicle 100, and a seventh modular attachment 116 for the two-wheeled vehicle 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The seventh modular attachment 116 can be configured to provide low temperatures suitable for transporting medicines or ice-cream within the city. The seventh modular attachment 116 can be configured to receive power supply from a battery of the vehicle 100, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment. In another exemplary embodiment, the seventh modular attachment 116 can include its own power source. The seventh modular attachment 116 can be configured for convenient assembly and disassembly on the vehicle 100.
[0038] FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B illustrate perspective views of a quick release mechanism 800 used for convenient assembly and disassembly of the modular attachments on the two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The quick release mechanism 800 can be used for convenient assembly and disassembly of the modular attachments 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116 on the vehicle 100.
[0039] The quick release mechanism 800, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment, comprises a base 802. The base 802 may be configured on the chassis operatively above the rear fender of the vehicle 100 and operatively below the location where the seat 102 is to be installed. In one embodiment, the base 802 can be fastened to the chassis 102A. In another embodiment, the base 802 can be integral to the chassis 102A. In one embodiment, the integration of the base 802 to the chassis 102A may be facilitated by welding, molding, and the like.
[0040] The base 802 has an open box type configuration, wherein a top end of the base 802 is open. The base 802 includes alignment walls 802A-802D. The alignment walls 802A-802D have a slightly tapered configuration and extend operatively upwards from a bottom plate 802E of the base 802. Operative top edges of the alignment walls 802A-802D can have folding done by bending operation to facilitate a smooth reception of a connector therewithin. The base 802 further comprises a latch 806 provided on the bottom plate 802E of the base 802. The latch 806 can be a spring-loaded latch, which can allow locking of the connector just via a pushing of the latch.
[0041] The quick release mechanism 800, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment, further comprises the connector 808 that is configured on the seat 102 or any of the modular attachments that are required to be assembled on the vehicle 100. The connector 808 is configured for secured engagement with the base 802 having the latch 806. More specifically, the connector 808 is configured to engage with and lock to the latch 806. The latch 806, being spring loaded, allows for reception of the connector 808 therewithin. More specifically, the latch is a spring-loaded latch, wherein a locking of the modular attachment on the chassis of the vehicle is facilitated when the locking pin abuts the latch. Such an abutment displaces the spring-loaded latch for allowing the movement of the locking pin beyond the latch, whereafter the locking pin is locked between the latch and the bottom plate of the base. In an embodiment, the latch 806 can include a key (not shown in figures) for facilitating unlatching thereof, wherein subsequent to the unlatching, the modular attachment on which the connector 808 is configured can be conveniently disassembled simply by lifting after the unlatching is done. In another embodiment, the unlatching may be facilitated via a push button (not shown in figures).
[0042] The connector 808 comprises a locking pin 808A and alignment plates 808B provided on each operative end of the locking pin 808A. In an embodiment, a first alignment angle configured between the alignment plates 808B can have range between 25o to 35o, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. The first alignment angle “FA” of the connector 808 is depicted in FIG. 8C, wherein FIG. 8C illustrates a front view of the connector 808 in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. The connector 808 further includes alignment edges 810 configured on the alignment plates 808B. The alignment edges 810 define a second alignment angle ranging from 73o to 80o. The second alignment angle “SA” of the connector 808 is depicted in FIG. 8D, wherein FIG. 8D illustrates a side view of the connector 808 in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0043] Referring back to FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, as mentioned previously, the alignment walls 802A-802D are slightly tapered. The tapering of the alignment walls is configured for snugly receiving therein the connector 808 having the first alignment angle FA and the second alignment angle SA. In an embodiment, a taper profile of the alignment walls of the base is complementary to a taper profile of the connector for facilitating guided reception of the connector within the base. Taper profile of the base refers to angles at which the alignment walls of the base 800 are tapered, whereas the tapered profile of the connector refers to the configuration of the first and second alignment angles.
[0044] An advantageous aspect of the vehicle 100 and attachments 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114 is that the attachments 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114 are very easily and conveniently installable on the vehicle 100 at the chassis operatively above the rear fender by simply removing the modular seat 102. The entire process of interchanging the seat 102 with the attachments 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114 may be designed to be as convenient as, for example, opening or closing the fuel lid or a boot of the two wheeled vehicle. It is to be noted that attachments 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114 are only some embodiments of different types of attachments corresponding to different applications being configured for convenient assembly and disassembly to the vehicle 100. Other such embodiments of attachments may be configured for different applications as well.
[0045] In the present specification the word "comprise", or variations thereof, such as "comprises" or "comprising", imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
[0046] Further, the use of the expression "at least" or "at least one" suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use can be in the embodiment of the invention to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
[0047] Different characteristics and beneficial particulars are unfolded fully with reference to the embodiments/aspects which are exemplified in the accompanying drawing and detailed in the preceding description. Descriptions of techniques, methods, components, and equipment that a person skilled in the art is well aware of or those form common general knowledge in the field pertaining to the present subject matter is not described and/or introduced for the purpose of focusing on the present subject matter and not to obscure the present subject matter and advantageous features thereof. At the same time the present subject matter and its features that are explained herein in the detailed description and the specific examples, are given by way of illustration only, and not by way of limitation. It is to be understood that a person skilled in the art may and can think of various alternative substitutions, modifications, additions, and/or rearrangements which are considered to be within the spirit and/or scope of the underlying inventive concept.
,CLAIMS:What is claimed is:
1. A vehicle with modular attachments, wherein the modular attachments are configured for easy assembly and disassembly on the vehicle, the vehicle comprising:
a. a quick release mechanism for facilitating the easy assembly and disassembly of the modular attachments on the vehicle, the quick release mechanism comprising:
i. a base configured on a chassis operatively above a rear fender of the vehicle;
ii. a latch configured on a bottom plate of the base; and
iii. a connector configured on the modular attachment, wherein the connector is configured to engage with the latch for facilitating convenient assembly thereof on the chassis of the vehicle.

2. The vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base comprises the bottom plate, and a plurality of alignment walls extending from the edges of the bottom plate, wherein the alignment walls have a tapered configuration.

3. The vehicle as claimed in claim 2, wherein the connector includes locking pin and a pair of alignment plates configured on operative ends of the locking pin, the pair of alignment plates configured to interface with the alignment walls of the base for guiding the locking pin towards engagement with the latch.

4. The vehicle as claimed in claim 3, wherein the pair of alignment plates define a first alignment angle therebetween, wherein the first alignment angle ranges from 25o to 35o.

5. The vehicle as claimed in claim 5, wherein the connector includes alignment edges, wherein the alignment edges the define a second alignment angle ranging from 73o to 80o.

6. The vehicle as claimed in claim 5, wherein a taper profile of the alignment walls of the base is complementary to a taper profile of the connector for facilitating guided reception of the connector within the base.

7. The vehicle as claimed in claim 6, wherein the latch is a spring-loaded latch, and wherein a locking of the modular attachment on the chassis of the vehicle is facilitated when the locking pin abuts the latch, wherein such an abutment displaces the spring-loaded latch for allowing the movement of the locking pin beyond the latch, whereafter the locking pin is locked between the latch and the bottom plate.

8. The vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the modular attachments include a seat, a triple platform carrier, a foldable table, a refrigerated box, an insulated box, and a storage box.

For Revamp Moto Pvt. Ltd.

Shaikh Saad Jawed,
Authorized Agent of Applicant

To,
The Controller of Patents,
The Indian Patent Office, Mumbai