Description:FIELD
The present disclosure relates to mounting mechanisms of vehicle speedometer.
BACKGROUND
The background information herein below relates to the present disclosure but is not necessarily prior art.
Two-wheeled vehicles are the most employed type of vehicle known. Not only are the two-wheeled vehicles used for conveyance purposes but also as an entertainment source catering mainly to racing. As these types of vehicles are highly in demand, it becomes necessary to consider accommodation of various rider anthropometries that can differ from region to region, and situations wherein a rider stands on the footrests while off-roading on undulated terrains and flat roads, and sits while riding flat roads. In either scenarios, the positionings of a speedometer and a visor of the vehicle needs to be devised such that the rider can see them clearly without any light source affecting the visibility.
It becomes extremely tricky to orient the speedometer and visor to cater to all known anthropometries and to every known circumstance. Conventionally availably speedometers and visors employ electronic devices that are not only expense but also bulky in nature. Further, being largely electronic in nature, these devices require regular maintenance, thus having increased operating costs.
There is therefore felt a need for a mechanism that alleviates the aforementioned drawbacks.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a visor-and-speedometer orientation adjustment mechanism for a vehicle.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a visor-and-speedometer orientation adjustment mechanism which is cost-effective.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a visor-and-speedometer orientation adjustment mechanism which needs relatively less maintenance.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a visor-and-speedometer orientation adjustment mechanism has a simple configuration.
Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
The present disclosure envisages a visor-and-speedometer orientation adjustment mechanism for a vehicle having a speedometer mounting bracket, and a visor mounting bracket mounted on the speedometer mounting bracket. The mechanism comprises a first hole configured on each arm of the speedometer mounting bracket, a visor adjustment bracket configured to be connected to either operative ends of the visor mounting bracket, and an adjustment knob configured to be received in each first hole. The visor adjustment bracket is configured to facilitate angular displacement of the visor mounting bracket to angularly displace the visor to a desired angle. The adjustment knob is configured to be angularly displaced to facilitate angularly displacement of the speedometer.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
A visor-and-speedometer orientation adjustment mechanism, of the present disclosure, for a vehicle will now be described with the help of the accompanying drawing, in which:
Figure 1 illustrates an exploded view of the mechanism;
Figure 2 illustrates a side view of the mechanism of the present disclosure;
Figure 3A through Figure 3D illustrate the varying orientation of the visor as enabled by the mechanism of Figure 1; and
Figure 4A and Figure 4B illustrate the varying orientation of the speedometer as enabled by the mechanism of Figure 1.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
10 speedometer
15 visor
105 speedometer mounting bracket
110 visor mounting bracket
115 first hole
120 visor adjustment bracket
125 adjustment knob
130 fastener
135 second hole
138 pivotable joint
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Embodiments, of the present disclosure, will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.
The terminology used, in the present disclosure, is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present disclosure. As used in the present disclosure, the forms “a”, “an” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “including”, “includes” and “having” are open-ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, elements, modules, units and/or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
A visor-and-speedometer orientation adjustment mechanism, of the present disclosure, for a vehicle will now be described in detail with reference to Figure 1 through Figure 4B. The vehicle is equipped with a speedometer mounting bracket (105) provided on a motorcycle fork for receiving a speedometer (10) thereon. The mounting bracket has arms extending from operative ends thereof. The arms are configured to receive a visor mounting bracket (110) thereon for mounting a visor (15) thereon.
The mechanism comprises a first hole (115) configured on each arm of the speedometer mounting bracket (105), a pair of visor adjustment brackets (120), and a pair of adjustment knobs (125). Each visor adjustment bracket (120) is configured to be connected to each operative end of the visor mounting bracket (110). The visor adjustment bracket (120) is configured to facilitate angular displacement of the visor mounting bracket (110) to angularly displace the visor (15) to a desired angle. Each adjustment knob (125) is configured to be received in each of the first holes (115). The adjustment knob (125) is configured to be angularly displaced to facilitate angularly displacement of the speedometer (10). The mechanism allows flexibility in adjusting the position of the speedometer and the visor in order to improve the visibility of the rider, especially when affected by light sources.
In an embodiment, the visor adjustment brackets (120) have an L-shaped configuration having a second hole (135) configured on either operative end thereof.
In another embodiment, the mechanism includes fasteners (130) configured to be received in the second holes (135) to enable fastenable connection of the visor adjustment brackets (120) with the visor mounting bracket (110).
In an embodiment, the visor adjustment brackets (120) are configured to be tightened to lock the visor mounting bracket (110) at the desired angle. In another embodiment, the visor adjustment brackets (120) can be loosened to help loosen the angular displacement of the visor (15). After the necessary changes are applied, the visor adjustment brackets (120) are retightened.
In an embodiment, the mechanism includes a pivotable joint (138) disposed between the speedometer mounting bracket (105) and the adjustment knob (125). The pivotable joint (138) is configured to angularly displace the speedometer (10).
In an operative configuration of the mechanism, if angular displacement of the visor (15) is desired, an operator has to loosen the fasteners (130) connecting the visor adjustment bracket (120) using an Allen key, on both left hand side and right hand side. Thereafter, the operator can alter the angle of the visor (15) as desired. Once the angle is confirmed, the fasteners (130) are tightened.
Further, if the angular displacement of the speedometer (10) is desired, the operator can simply alter it by rotating the adjustment knob (125) which then allows the pivotable movement of the speedometer (10).
In one embodiment, the adjustment knob (125) is configured to facilitate angular displacement of the speedometer (10) up to an angle ranging between 12° and 16° with respect the vertical axis.
In another embodiment, the visor adjustment bracket (120) is configured to facilitate angular displacement of the visor (15) up to an angle ranging between 12° and 16° with respect the vertical axis.
The mechanism of the present disclosure, does not involve any electronic equipment nor does it have any complex and bulky configuration. As a result, not only is the mechanism cost-effective but also incurs relatively lesser maintenance. Further, the rider has the freedom to choose angularly displace only the speedometer or the visor as desired, or even both at the same time. The mechanism also caters to changing the positioning of the speedometer and the visor as per his anthropometry or as per the terrain of ride.
The present disclosure further envisages a process of mounting the visor-and-speedometer orientation adjustment mechanism, of the present disclosure, on a vehicle. The method comprises the following steps:
Step 202: configuring a first hole (115) on each arm of the speedometer mounting bracket (105);
Step 204: connecting a visor adjustment bracket (120) to each operative end of the visor mounting bracket (110); and
Step 206: providing an adjustment knob (125) in each of the first holes (115).
The present disclosure also envisages a vehicle having a speedometer mounting bracket (105) provided on a motorcycle fork for receiving a speedometer (10) thereon. The mounting bracket has arms extending therefrom to receive a visor mounting bracket (110) thereon for mounting a visor (15) thereon, and a visor-and-speedometer orientation adjustment mechanism. The mechanism comprises a first hole (115) configured on each arm of the speedometer mounting bracket (105). A visor adjustment bracket (120) is configured to be connected to each operative end of the visor mounting bracket (110). The visor adjustment brackets (120) are configured to facilitate angular displacement of the visor mounting bracket (110) to angularly displace the visor (15) to a desired angle. An adjustment knob (125) is configured to be received in each of the first holes (115). The adjustment knob (125) is configured to be angularly displaced to facilitate angularly displacement of the speedometer (10).
In an embodiment, the vehicle is a two-wheeled vehicle.
The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Individual components of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, are interchangeable. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the present disclosure, and all such modifications are considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure.
TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS
The present disclosure described hereinabove has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of a visor-and-speedometer orientation adjustment mechanism for a vehicle which:
• is cost-effective;
• needs relatively less maintenance; and
• has a simple configuration.
The foregoing disclosure has been described with reference to the accompanying embodiments which do not limit the scope and ambit of the disclosure. The description provided is purely by way of example and illustration.
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
Any discussion of materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments 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 changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure 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. , Claims:WE CLAIM:
1. A visor-and-speedometer orientation adjustment mechanism for a vehicle having a speedometer mounting bracket (105) provided on a motorcycle fork for receiving a speedometer (10) thereon, said mounting bracket having arms extending therefrom to receive a visor mounting bracket (110) thereon for mounting a visor (15) thereon, said mechanism comprising:
• a first hole (115) configured on each arm of the speedometer mounting bracket (105);
• a pair of visor adjustment brackets (120), each visor adjustment bracket (120) configured to be connected to either operative ends of the visor mounting bracket (110), said visor adjustment bracket (120) configured to facilitate angular displacement of the visor mounting bracket (110) to angularly displace the visor (15) to a desired angle; and
• a pair of adjustment knobs (125), each adjustment knob (125) configured to be received in each of said first holes (115), said adjustment knob (125) configured to be angularly displaced to facilitate angularly displacement of the speedometer (10).
2. The mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein said visor adjustment brackets (120) have an L-shaped configuration having a second hole (135) configured on either operative end thereof.
3. The mechanism as claimed in claim 1, which includes fasteners (130) configured to be received in said second holes (135) to enable fastenable connection of said visor adjustment brackets (120) with the visor mounting bracket (110).
4. The mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein said visor adjustment brackets (120) are configured to be tightened to lock the visor mounting bracket (110) at the desired angle.
5. The mechanism as claimed in claim 1, which includes a pivotable joint (138) disposed between the speedometer mounting bracket (105) and said adjustment knob (125), said pivotable joint (138) configured to angularly displace the speedometer (10).
6. The mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein said adjustment knob (125) is configured to facilitate angular displacement of the speedometer (10) up to an angle ranging between 12° and 16° with respect the vertical axis.
7. The mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein said visor adjustment bracket (120) is configured to facilitate angular displacement of the visor (15) up to an angle ranging between 12° and 16° with respect the vertical axis.
8. A process of mounting the visor-and-speedometer orientation adjustment mechanism, as claimed in claim 1, on a vehicle, said method comprising the steps:
• configuring a first hole (115) on each arm of the speedometer mounting bracket (105);
• connecting a visor adjustment bracket (120) to each operative end of the visor mounting bracket (110); and
• providing an adjustment knob (125) in each of said first holes (115).
9. A vehicle having a speedometer mounting bracket (105) provided on a motorcycle fork for receiving a speedometer (10) thereon, said mounting bracket having arms extending therefrom to receive a visor mounting bracket (110) thereon for mounting a visor (15) thereon, and a visor-and-speedometer orientation adjustment mechanism, said mechanism comprising:
• a first hole (115) configured on each arm of the speedometer mounting bracket (105);
• a pair of visor adjustment brackets (120), each visor adjustment bracket (120) configured to be connected to each operative end of the visor mounting bracket (110), said visor adjustment bracket (120) configured to facilitate angular displacement of the visor mounting bracket (110) to angularly displace the visor (15) to a desired angle; and
• a pair of adjustment knobs (125), each adjustment knob (125) configured to be received in each of said first holes (115), said adjustment knob (125) configured to be angularly displaced to facilitate angularly displacement of the speedometer (10).
10. The vehicle as claimed in claim 8, wherein said vehicle is a two-wheeled vehicle.
Dated this 21st day of March, 2023

_______________________________
MOHAN RAJKUMAR DEWAN, IN/PA – 25
of R.K.DEWAN & CO.
Authorized Agent of Applicant

TO,
THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS
THE PATENT OFFICE, AT MUMBAI