FORM-2 THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10; rule 13)
AN EXTENDABLE FOOT REST ASSEMBLY
MAHINDRA TWO WHEELERS LIMITED,
An Indian Company, of Dl Block, Plot No. 18/2 (Part), MIDC, Chinchwad,
Pune-411019 Maharashtra, India.
INVENTOR(S):
GOSAVIPRATHMESH
NADAF ASIM TAJUDDIN
AGASHE UMESH PADMAKAR
THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION PARTICULARLY DESCRIBES THE INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present disclosure relates to two wheeled vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to a footrest assembly capable of assuming an extendable configuration thereof to accommodate pillions of different sizes and preferences.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A footrest assembly is an essential component of a two wheeled vehicle. A conventional foot rest assembly generally includes a pair of foot rests each disposed on either sides of the two-wheeler for supporting a corresponding foot of a pillion rider while the pillion rider is seated on the pillion seat of the two-wheeler, thereby facilitating comfortable seating of the pillion rider. Each footrest of the footrest assembly is pivoted to a lower portion of a frame of the two-wheeler and is adapted to support the corresponding foot of the pillion rider. The footrest thus operates at a particular position fixed at a certain distance below the pillion seat. For pillion riders of different anthropometry, the fixed position of footrest may not always be comfortable. More specifically, the pillion rider may stretch her legs to reach the foot rest. However, it is highly inconvenient for the pillion to stretch her legs to reach footrest while seated on the pillion seat. Further, excessive stretching may cause injury to the pillion rider. For a shorter pillion, the ride continues to remain uncomfortable and unstable throughout as the foot rest offers a single operative position for resting the foot.
Taking into account the variations in human anthropometry, a fixed position foot rest is not suitable for all. The problem is more pronounced in cases where the

pillion is a child. Accordingly, there is a need for an adjustable height foot rest assembly that is capable of assuming an extendable configuration so as to support foot resting positions according to the constitution, the length of the legs, or the like of a pillion.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure are described herein below:
- It is an object of the present disclosure to ameliorate one or more problems of the prior art or to at least provide a useful alternative.
- An object of the present disclosure is to provide a foot rest assembly capable of disposing between an extendable configuration and a normal configuration.
- Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a foot rest assembly that requires minimum effort for disposing it into an extendable configuration from a normal configuration and vice versa.
- Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a foot rest assembly that effectively eliminates inconvenience and instability associated with conventional fixed position foot rest assemblies.
- Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a foot rest assembly that facilitates safe operation thereof.
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a foot rest assembly that may be conveniently installed on a frame of a two wheeled vehicle.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a foot rest assembly that may be retrofitted on the frame of a two wheeled vehicle.

- Another object of the invention is to provide a foot rest assembly that eliminates the drawbacks associated with conventional foot-rests.
- Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a foot rest assembly that is simple in construction.
- Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a foot rest assembly that is easy to assemble/disassemble on a frame a two wheeled vehicle.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A foot rest assembly comprises a base structure, a first peg rotatably coupled to the base structure and a second peg rotatably coupled to the first peg. The foot rest assembly assumes a normal configuration thereof upon disposing the first peg coplanar to the second peg. The foot rest assembly assumes an extendable configuration thereof upon rotation of the second peg about the first peg and rotation of the first peg about the base structure.
A stopper provided on the first peg limits extent of rotation of the second peg about the first peg. A stopper provided on the base structure limits extent of rotation of the first peg about the base structure.
The assembly further comprises a biased key for restraining the assembly in the extendable configuration thereof.
A saddle riding type vehicle comprises a plurality of body covers attached to a frame and at least a pair of foot rest assemblies connected to the frame on either sides of the vehicle. Each of the foot rest assemblies comprises a base structure, a

first peg rotatably coupled to the base structure, a second peg rotatably coupled to the first peg. Each of the foot rest assemblies assume a normal configuration thereof upon disposing the first peg coplanar to the second peg. Each of the assemblies assume an extendable configuration upon rotation of the second peg about the first peg and rotation of the first peg about the base structure.
The foot rest assemblies of the saddle riding type vehicle further comprises a stopper provided on the first peg limits extent of rotation of the second peg about the first peg. The foot rest assemblies of the saddle riding type vehicle further comprises a stopper provided on the base structure limits extent of rotation of the first peg about the base structure. The foot rest assemblies of the saddle riding type vehicle further comprises a biased key for restraining the assembly in the extendable configuration thereof.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
An extendable foot rest assembly of the present disclosure will now be described with the help of accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of the foot rest assembly in a normal configuration.
Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of the foot rest assembly in an extendable configuration.
Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of the base structure showing various components.

Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of the first peg showing the upper side.
Figure 5 illustrates a perspective side view of the first peg showing the lower side.
Figure 6 illustrates a side perspective view of the second peg showing the upper side.
Figure 7 illustrates a side perspective view of the second peg showing the lower side.
Figure 8 illustrates a perspective view of second peg showing the portion underneath the lower side.
Figure 9 illustrates a perspective view of the rubber grip covering the lower side of the second peg.
Figure 10 illustrates a perspective view of the base structure along with a biased key.
Figure 11 illustrates a perspective view of the foot rest assembly disposed in normal configuration showing the first and the second peg coplanar to one another.
Figure 12 illustrates a perspective view of the foot rest assembly showing the second peg rotated about the first peg.
Figure 13 illustrates a perspective view of the foot rest assembly showing the second peg rotated about the base structure.
Figure 14 illustrates a perspective front view of the foot rest assembly disposed in a fully extendable configuration.

Figure 15 illustrates a perspective side view of the foot rest assembly in an extendable configuration in which the biased key is in a fully disengaged position.
Figure 16 illustrates a perspective side view of the foot rest assembly in an extendable configuration in which the biased key is in a partially engaged position.
Figure 17 illustrates a perspective side view of the foot rest assembly in an extendable configuration in which the biased key is in a fully engaged position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter one embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Referring to Figure 1, there is shown a foot rest assembly 10 disposed in a normal configuration and designed to be mounted on the left hand side of the vehicle V. The foot rest assembly 10 comprises a base structure 12, a first peg 14, a second peg 16 and a biased key 17. Figure 2 shows the foot rest assembly 10 in an extendable configuration.
Constructional details of the base structure 12 of the foot rest assembly 10 will be explained with reference to Figure 3. The base structure 12 comprises a U - lug 18, a stopper 20 and a bracket 22. The bracket 22 also comprises a bushing 24. The U
- lug 18 is defined by a base portion B connecting a pair of walls W opposing each
other. Each of the waifs W of the U - lug 18 are provided with openings 19.

Further constructional details of the first peg 14 will be explained in detail with reference to Figure 4 and Figure 5. The first peg 14 is defined by a connecting end 26 having a through passage 28, a supporting end 30 having a through passage 32, an upper side 34 and a lower side 36. The first peg 14 is also provided with a slot 38 and a stopper 40.
The constructional details of the second peg 16 will be explained with specific reference to Figure 6 through Figure 9. The second peg 16 is defined by a connecting end 46 having a through passage 48, a free end 50, an upper side 54 and a lower side 56. In one embodiment, the second peg 16 is a two part structure having a casing 58 and a grip member 60. The casing 58 is accessible from the lower side 56 of the second peg 16. The grip member 60 is defined by a surface portion 62 and a mating portion 64.
Further details about the construction of the biased key 17 will be explained with reference to Figure 10 showing the base structure 12 in a fully assembled view. The biased key 17 comprises a knob 66, stem 68, and a biasing member 70.
The interrelationship among various elements of the foot rest assembly 10 will hereinafter be explained in detail again with reference to Figure 1 through Figure 10. The bracket 22, the stopper 24 and the U - lug 18 are firmly joined together with the stopper 24 sandwiched in between the bracket 22 and the U - lug 18 in order to form a single composite unit characterizing the base structure 12. The base structure 12 of the foot rest assembly 10 is connected to the frame F of the vehicle (not shown) through the bracket 22. The first peg 14 is hinge-connected to the U -

lug 18 of the base structure 12 by means of a pin Pi. The pin Pi passes through one of the openings 19 located on the wall W of the U - lug 18 and then is received inside the passage 28 provided on the connecting end 26 and then passes through one of the other openings 19 located on the opposing wall W of the U - lug 18. The pin Pi is held in its position by means of a split pin Si. The base portion B of the U - lug 18 limits the angular disposition of the first peg 14 beyond a predetermined angle in the counter-clock wise direction. Similarly, the stopper 20 of the U - lug 18 limits the angular disposition of the first peg 14 beyond a predetermined angle in the clock wise direction. The slot 38 is provided on the surface of the first peg 14 spatially proximate to the connecting end 26. The slot 38 is configured to allow the knob 66 of the biased key 17 to pass through it.
The second peg 16 is hinge-connected to the first peg 14 by means of a pin P2. The pin P2 passes through the passage 48 on the connecting end 46 and is received in the passage 28 of the first peg 14. The pin P2 is held in its position by means of a split pin S2. Such a configuration allows the second peg 16 to be rotated about the axis of the pin P2 relative to the first peg 14. The stopper 40 provided on the supporting end 30 of the first peg 14 limits the angular disposition of the second peg 16 when the second peg 16 is rotated beyond a predetermined angle in the counter-clock wise direction. The stopper 40 also limits the angular disposition of the second peg 16 in the clock wise direction thereby disposing the second peg 16 coplanar to the first peg 14. The stopper 40 is a projection that is cast molded on the first peg 14. The lower side 56 of the second peg 16 is equipped with the grip member 60. The surface portion 62 of the grip member 60 comes in direct contact

with the pillions foot wear when the foot rest assembly 10 assumes an extendable configuration as shown specifically in Figure 2. The mating portion 64 is received within the casing 58 and effectively mates with the inner walls of the casing 58.
In the present embodiment, the knob 66 and the stem 68 forms one composite unit. One end of the stem 68 is joined to the knob 66 and the other end of the stem 68 is provided with threading T. The stem 68 is received inside the bushing 24 and is held within the bushing 24 by means of a fastener 69 forming a threaded relationship with the threading T on the other end of the stem 68. Such an arrangement allows the knob 66 to rotationally as well as linearly displace in a fore and aft direction relative to the bracket 22. The biasing member 70 located in between the knob 66 and the bush 24 actively biases the knob 66 away from the bracket 22 of the base structure 12. Such an arrangement restores the knob 66 to its original position as soon as the force applied in the direction opposite to the direction of the biasing force is withdrawn.
The operational aspects along with the working and utility of the present invention will be explained in detail with specific reference to Figure 11 through Figure 17. The foot rest assembly 10 assumes a normal configuration as shown in Figure 11 upon disposing the second peg 14 coplanar to the first peg 16. When in normal configuration, the second peg 16 abuts the stopper 40 restricting the angular disposition of the second peg 16 in the clock wise direction. The stopper 40 is so located to make the second peg 16 coplanar to the first peg 14 when the foot rest assembly 10 is disposed in a normal configuration. The connecting end 26 abuts the

base portion B of the U - lug 18 thereby limiting the rotational disposition of the first peg 14 in the counter-clock wise direction. As the first peg 14 and the second peg 16 are joined together by means of the pin P2 and comes in direct contact with each other through the stopper 40, the load acting on the first peg 14 or second peg 16 or both (first peg 14 and second peg 16) is transferred on to the base structure 12 connected to the frame F of the vehicle.
In order to dispose the foot rest assembly 10 into an extendable configuration, initially the second peg 16 must be rotated about the pin P2 in a counter-clockwise direction as is shown in Figure 12. The extent of rotation of the second peg 16 is limited by the stopper.40 provided on the lower side 36 of first peg 14. In an exemplary embodiment, the second peg 16 when fully rotated till it meets the stopper 40 will assume a position normal to the first peg 14.
Subsequent to the second peg 16 assuming a position normal to the first peg 14, the first peg 14 is rotated about the pin Pi as shown in Figure 13. In an exemplary embodiment, the first peg 14 when fully rotated till it meets the stopper 20 will assume a position normal to its initial position. In this newly adapted position, the foot rest assembly 10 is said to have disposed into an extendable configuration as shown in Figure 14.
As the foot rest assembly 10 is disposed into an extendable configuration, the knob 66 of the biased key 17 passes through the slot 38 as shown in Figure 15. The biased key 17 must be engaged in order to retain the foot rest assembly 10 in its extendable configuration. In the position as indicated in Figure 15, the knob 66 is

in a fully disengaged condition. The biased key 17 can be engaged by initiating the rotation of the knob 66 about the stem 68 as shown in Figure 16. Upon rotation of the knob 66 by a predetermined angle, the biased key 17 becomes fully engaged retaining the foot rest assembly 10 in an extendable configuration.
When the foot rest assembly 10 is disposed in an extendable configuration as shown in Figure 17, the pillion rider can conveniently rest her foot on the grip member 60 provided on the lower side of the second peg 16. While the second peg 16 serves to support the foot of the pillion rider, the first peg 14 serves to extend the overall height of the foot rest assembly 10 making the second peg 16 more accessible to the pillion rider.
TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS
The extendable foot rest assembly, in accordance with the present disclosure has several technical advantages including but not limited to the realization of:
- a foot rest assembly capable of disposing between an extendable configuration and a normal configuration.
- a foot rest assembly that requires minimum effort for disposing it into an extendable configuration from a normal configuration and vice versa.
- a foot rest assembly that effectively eliminates inconvenience and instability associated with conventional fixed position foot rest assemblies.
- a foot rest assembly that facilitates safe operation thereof.

- a foot rest assembly that may be conveniently installed on a frame of a two wheeled vehicle.
- a foot rest assembly that may be retrofitted on the frame of a two wheeled vehicle.
- a foot rest assembly that eliminates the drawbacks associated with conventional foot-rests.
- a foot rest assembly that is simple in construction.
- a foot rest assembly that is easy to assemble/disassemble on a frame a two wheeled vehicle.
Certain modifications and improvements in the proposed invention will become readily apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. Such changes must be treated as equivalents to the elements of the present invention. Conceivable changes, modifications and improvements in the claimed invention by the use of substitutes and alternatives in terms of material, method, manufacturing process, configuration, arrangement, duplication etc., will render them fall very well within the scope of the claimed invention.

WE CLAIM:
1. A foot rest assembly comprises:
a. a base structure;
b. a first peg rotatably coupled to said base structure;
c. a second peg rotatably coupled to said first peg;
said foot rest assembly assumes a normal configuration thereof upon disposing said second peg coplanar to said first peg; wherein said foot rest assembly assumes an extendable configuration thereof upon rotation of said second peg about said first peg and rotation of said first peg about said base structure.
2. The foot rest assembly as claimed in Claim 1, wherein a stopper provided on said first peg limits extent of rotation of said second peg about said first peg.
3. The foot rest assembly as claimed in Claim 1, wherein a stopper provided on said base structure limits extent of rotation of said first peg about said base structure.
4. The foot rest assembly as claimed in Claim 1, wherein said assembly further comprises a biased key for restraining said assembly in said extendable configuration thereof.

5. A saddle riding type vehicle comprises a plurality of body covers attached to a
frame, at least a pair of foot rest assemblies connected to said frame on either
sides of said vehicle; each of said foot rest assemblies comprises:
- a base structure;
- a first peg rotatably coupled to said base structure;
- a second peg rotatably coupled to said first peg;
each of said foot rest assemblies assume said normal configuration thereof upon disposing said second peg coplanar to said first peg; wherein each of said assemblies assume an extendable configuration upon rotation of said second peg about said first peg and rotation of said first peg about said base structure.
6. The saddle riding type vehicle as claimed in Claim 1, wherein a stopper provided on said first peg limits extent of rotation of said second peg about said first peg.
7. The saddle riding type vehicle as claimed in Claim 1, wherein a stopper provided on said base structure limits extent of rotation of said first peg about said base structure.
8. The saddle riding type vehicle as claimed in Claim 1, wherein said assembly further comprises a biased key for restraining said assembly in said extendable configuration thereof.