[001] The present application relates to a front fork of a vehicle. More particularly, the present application relates to a fork device for a front fork of a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] 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. [003] In two-wheeled vehicles, such as motorcycles, a telescopic fork comprising fork tubes, which contain the suspension components (for example, coil springs and damper) therein, are provided in a front portion of the vehicle. The fork is configured as a suspension unit to absorb the roughness of the ground, and/ or to facilitate free slidable movement of the components of the fork with respect to each other under heavy load conditions, such as in braking conditions. A typical construction of a front fork of a vehicle comprises a bottom casing or fork device filled with working oil and adapted to slidably receive a fork pipe carrying a piston at its lower end. When the vehicle travels on an uneven surface or under heavy load conditions, the fork pipe contracts within the fork device so as to be closed upon contraction of the fork and the fork pipe expands within the fork device so as to be opened upon extension of the fork. [004] Known bottom casing or fork device of front forks are manufactured using casting methods and are produced as single piece components. Also, provisions, for example, holes, protrusions, etc., for mounting the accessories of the vehicle are incorporated during the casting of the fork device. Therefore, in case of any damage or defect in a portion of the fork device, the entire fork device is discarded, thereby increasing the manufacturing cost, and increasing the scrap. Further, in instances where any customization in design of a portion or whole of the fork device is to be incorporated, an entire die is required to be produced for manufacturing such customized fork device, thereby further increasing the manufacturing cost of the component and production time.
[005] Moreover, a structural configuration of a left side fork device of the front fork is distinct from a right side fork device of the front fork, and thus, separate dies for manufacturing left side and right fork devices are required, thereby leading to multi-fold the problems discussed above.

[006] Accordingly, there remains a need for an improved fork device of a front fork that can overcome at least the problems identified above and that reduces scrap during manufacturing process, and reduces manufacturing cost and time
SUMMARY
[007] 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.
[008] Pursuant to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in an aspect, a fork device for a front fork of a vehicle is disclosed. The fork device comprises a base tube, and one or more mounting elements configured to be removably engaged with the base tube. The one or more mounting elements are adapted to mount one or more components of the vehicle.
[009] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the fork device of the present disclosure is a multi-piece component and said fork device eliminates the need to manufacture the whole fork device using casting methods. The base tube and the one or more mounting elements may be manufactured separately, and the mounting elements may be removably engaged with the base tube. Therefore, in case any damage or defect is identified in any of the components of the fork device, said component can be easily replaced with a new component and it is not required to discard the whole fork device, thereby the fork device of the present disclosure provides reducing scrap due to manufacturing defects, ease of manufacturing of the fork device and reduces the manufacturing time and cost. Also, in case of producing customized fork device, the corresponding mounting element, and die thereof, if any, can be made separately and said mounting element may be engaged with the base tube, thus reducing development time of the fork device.
[010] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more mounting elements comprise a fender mounting element, a reflector mounting element and a brake caliper mounting element.

[012] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the one
or more mounting elements comprises threads defined on an internal surface thereof,
and the base tube comprises threads formed on an outer surface thereof. The threads of
the one or more mounting elements are configured to engage with the threads of the
base tube for removably engaging the mounting element with the base tube.
[013] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the threads formed on the base tube
and the one or more mounting elements facilitate easy and smooth engagement of the
mounting elements on the base tube.
[014] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the base tube
comprises a plurality of threaded portions on the outer surface thereof, wherein the
threaded portions are spaced apart from each other and each threaded portion is defined
at a position corresponding to a mounting position of the mounting element.
[015] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the one
or more mounting elements comprises a provision defined in a wall thereof. The
provision is configured to receive a fastener that facilitates securing and mounting the
mounting element with the base tube. Further, each of the one or more mounting
elements comprises one or more flanges and/or protuberances for mounting the one or
more components of the vehicle on the mounting elements.
[016] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the provision defined in the wall of
the mounting elements facilitates secure engagement of the mounting element on the
base tube. Also, the flanges and/or protuberances facilitate easy mounting of the one or
more components of the vehicle on the mounting elements.
[017] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the base tube
comprises a taper formed along a longitudinal axis of the base tube, the taper adapted
to facilitate engagement of the one or more mounting elements on the base tube.
[018] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the fork device
is configured to receive a left fork pipe or a right fork pipe of the front fork of the
vehicle.
[019] The above embodiment of the present disclosure eliminates the need of making
separate dies for the left fork device and the right fork device, thus reducing
manufacturing cost and time, and reducing scrap.
[020] Pursuant to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in another aspect, a front
fork for a vehicle is disclosed. The front fork comprises a left fork pipe and a right fork
pipe connected to the left fork pipe by a bracket, and a left fork device and a right fork

device configured to receive the left fork pipe and the right fork pipe, respectively. Each of the left fork device and the right fork device comprises a base tube, and one or more mounting elements configured to be removably engaged with the base tube. The one or more mounting elements are adapted to mount one or more components of the vehicle. [021] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the front fork of the present disclosure comprises the fork device that is a multi-piece component and said fork device eliminates the need to manufacture the whole fork device using casting methods. The base tube and the one or more mounting elements may be manufactured separately, and the mounting elements may be removably engaged with the base tube. Therefore, in case any damage or defect is identified in any of the components of the fork device, said component can be easily replaced with a new component and it is not required to discard the whole fork device, thereby the fork device of the present disclosure provides reducing scrap due to manufacturing defects, ease of manufacturing of the fork device and reduces the manufacturing time and cost. Also, in case of producing customized fork device, the corresponding mounting element, and die thereof, if any, can be made separately and said mounting element may be engaged with the base tube, thus reducing development time of the fork device.
[022] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more mounting elements comprise a fender mounting element, a reflector mounting element and a brake caliper mounting element.
[023] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more mounting elements are removably engaged on an outer surface of the base tube. [024] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the one or more mounting elements comprises threads defined on an internal surface thereof, and the base tube comprises threads formed on an outer surface thereof. The threads of the one or more mounting elements are configured to engage with the threads of the base tube for removably engaging the mounting element with the base tube. [025] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the threads formed on the base tube and the one or more mounting elements facilitate easy and smooth engagement of the mounting elements on the base tube.
[026] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the base tube comprises a plurality of threaded portions on the outer surface thereof, wherein the threaded portions are spaced apart from each other and each threaded portion is defined at a position corresponding to a mounting position of the mounting element.

[027] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the one or more mounting elements comprises a provision defined in a wall thereof. The provision is configured to receive a fastener that facilitates securing and mounting the mounting element with the base tube. Further, each of the one or more mounting elements comprises one or more flanges and/or protuberances for mounting the one or more components of the vehicle on the mounting elements.
[028] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the provision defined in the wall of the mounting elements facilitates secure engagement of the mounting element on the base tube. Also, the flanges and/or protuberances facilitate easy mounting of the one or more components of the vehicle on the mounting elements.
[029] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the base tube comprises a taper formed along a longitudinal axis of the base tube, the taper adapted to facilitate engagement of the one or more mounting elements on the base tube. [030] 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.
[031] 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 FIGURES
[032] 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:
[033] FIG. 1 is a side view of a vehicle comprising a fork device for a front fork of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[034] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the front fork of the vehicle of FIG. 1, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[035] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the components of the fork device of FIG. 1, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[036] FIG. 4A illustrates a fender mounting element of the fork device of FIG. 3, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[037] FIG. 4B illustrates a cross-sectional view of the fender mounting element of
FIG. 4A, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[038] FIG. 5A illustrates a reflector mounting element of the fork device of FIG. 3, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[039] FIG. 5B illustrates a cross-sectional view of the reflector mounting element of
FIG. 5 A, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[040] FIG. 6 A illustrates a brake caliper mounting element of the fork device of FIG.
3, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[041] FIG. 6B illustrates a cross-sectional view of the brake caliper mounting element
of FIG. 6A, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[042] 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
[043] While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the FIGS, and will be described in detail below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[044] Before describing detailed embodiments, it may be observed that the novelty and inventive step that are in accordance with the present disclosure resides in a fork device for a front fork of a vehicle, a front fork including the fork device, and a vehicle including the front fork. It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art can be motivated from the present disclosure and modify the various constructions of the fork device, the

front fork and the vehicle. However, such modification should be construed within the
scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings are showing only those
specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present
disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent
to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
[045] In the present disclosure, the term "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving
as an example, instance, or illustration." Any embodiment or implementation of the
present subject matter described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be
construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.
[046] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are
intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a device that comprises a list of
components does not include only those components but may include other components
not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or device. 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.
[047] The terms like "at least one" and "one or more" may be used interchangeably
or in combination throughout the description.
[048] While the present disclosure is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however,
fork device 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.
[049] The terms "front/forward", "rear/rearward/back/backward", "up/upper/top",
"down/lower/lower ward/downward, bottom", "left/leftward", "right/rightward" used
therein represents the directions as seen from a vehicle driver sitting astride.
[050] Pursuant to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a fork device for a front
fork of a vehicle is disclosed. The fork device comprises a base tube, and one or more
mounting elements configured to be removably engaged with the base tube. The one or
more mounting elements are adapted to mount one or more components of the vehicle.
In an embodiment, the one or more mounting elements comprise a fender mounting
element, a reflector mounting element and a brake caliper mounting element. The one
or more mounting elements are removably engaged on an outer surface of the base tube.

[051] In an embodiment, each of the one or more mounting elements comprises threads defined on an internal surface thereof, and the base tube comprises threads formed on an outer surface thereof. The threads of the one or more mounting elements are configured to engage with the threads of the base tube for removably engaging the mounting element with the base tube. In some embodiments, the base tube comprises a plurality of threaded portions on the outer surface thereof, wherein the threaded portions are spaced apart from each other and each threaded portion is defined at a position corresponding to a mounting position of the mounting element.
[052] In further embodiments, each of the one or more mounting elements comprises a provision defined in a wall thereof. The provision is configured to receive a fastener that facilitates securing and mounting the mounting element with the base tube. Further, each of the one or more mounting elements comprises one or more flanges and/or protuberances for mounting the one or more components of the vehicle on the mounting elements.
[053] In an embodiment, the base tube comprises a taper formed along a longitudinal axis of the base tube, the taper adapted to facilitate engagement of the one or more mounting elements on the base tube. Also, the fork device is configured to receive a left fork pipe or a right fork pipe of the front fork of the vehicle.
[054] Pursuant to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a front fork for a vehicle is disclosed. The front fork comprises a left fork pipe and a right fork pipe connected to the left fork pipe by a bracket, and a left fork device and a right fork device configured to receive the left fork pipe and the right fork pipe, respectively. Each of the left fork device and the right fork device comprises a base tube, and one or more mounting elements configured to be removably engaged with the base tube. The one or more mounting elements are adapted to mount one or more components of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the one or more mounting elements comprise a fender mounting element, a reflector mounting element and a brake caliper mounting element. The one or more mounting elements are removably engaged on an outer surface of the base tube. [055] In an embodiment, each of the one or more mounting elements comprises threads defined on an internal surface thereof, and the base tube comprises threads formed on an outer surface thereof. The threads of the one or more mounting elements are configured to engage with the threads of the base tube for removably engaging the mounting element with the base tube. In some embodiments, the base tube comprises a plurality of threaded portions on the outer surface thereof, wherein the threaded portions

are spaced apart from each other and each threaded portion is defined at a position corresponding to a mounting position of the mounting element.
[056] In further embodiments, each of the one or more mounting elements comprises a provision defined in a wall thereof. The provision is configured to receive a fastener that facilitates securing and mounting the mounting element with the base tube. Further, each of the one or more mounting elements comprises one or more flanges and/or protuberances for mounting the one or more components of the vehicle on the mounting elements.
[057] In an embodiment, the base tube comprises a taper formed along a longitudinal axis of the base tube, the taper adapted to facilitate engagement of the one or more mounting elements on the base tube.
[058] Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same numerals will be used to refer to the same or like parts. Embodiments of the disclosure are described in the following paragraphs with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6B. In FIGS. 1 to 6B, the same element or elements which have same functions are indicated by the same reference signs.
[059] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle (1), for example, a two-wheeled vehicle, such as a motorcycle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the vehicle (1) may comprise a body frame (2), a steering mechanism (3),a front wheel (4), a front fender (5), a fuel tank (6) provided ahead of a seat (16) of the vehicle (1), an engine unit (7), an exhaust system (not shown), an engine cooling fan unit (not shown), a side body cover (8), a headlight (9), a tail light (10), a rear wheel (11), a rear fender (12), a rear suspension (13), a rear grip (14), one or more reflectors (17) and brake caliper (18). The body frame (2) further comprises a pair of seat rails (not visible in FIG. 1) for mounting the seat (16).
[060] With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the steering mechanism (3) of the vehicle (1) may comprise a steering handlebar (31) that is adapted to be steerably connected to a front fork (32) of the steering mechanism (3). The handlebar (31) may be constituted at an upper end of the steering mechanism (3), and the head light (9) may be arranged in front of the handlebar (31). The front fender (5) may be provided so as to cover an upper portion of the front wheel (4). The tail light (10) may be provided at a rear portion of the body frame (2).

[061] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the front fork (32) of the vehicle (1) comprises two fork devices (100), namely a left fork device (101) and a right fork device (101'), filled with working oil and each of the fork devices (100) is adapted to slidably receive a fork pipe (102) carrying a piston (not shown) at its lower end. It can be contemplated that the left fork device (101) of the front fork (32) is adapted to receive a left fork pipe (102) of the front fork (32), and the right fork device (101') of the front fork (32) is adapted to receive a right fork pipe (102') of the front fork (32). Further, the front fork (32) may comprise a seat tube (not shown) fixed to a bottom portion of the fork device (100) and extending into the fork pipe (101), a first check valve carried by a lower end of the fork pipe (101) and operating so as to be closed upon contraction of the front fork (32) and opened upon extension of the front fork (32), a second check valve overlying the piston and operating so as to be opened upon contraction of the front fork (32) and closed upon extension of the front fork (32), the fork pipe (102) having an orifice for providing communication between the inside and outside thereof and an axially extending row of orifices formed in the seat tube. [062] While the whole present disclosure has been described with respect to the left side of the front fork (32), i.e., the structural configuration and appended functions and advantages have been recited with regard to the left fork device (101) and the left fork pipe (102) of the front fork (32), a person skilled in the art can readily understand that same description shall be applicable to the elements present at the right side of the front fork (32). In accordance with the present disclosure, the front fork (32) comprises the left fork pipe (102) and the right fork pipe (102') connected to the left fork pipe (102) by a bracket (103).
[063] Referring to FIG. 3, an exploded view of the elements of the left fork device (101) (hereinafter, "the fork device (100)") of the front fork (32) of the vehicle (1), is illustrated. The fork device (100) comprises a base tube (110) and one or more mounting elements (120). The one or more mounting elements (120) are configured to be removably engaged with the base tube (110) of the fork device (32). Further, the one or more mounting elements (120) are adapted to mount one or more components of the vehicle (1).
[064] Within the scope of the present disclosure, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 6B, the one or more mounting elements (120) have been described as comprised of a fender mounting element (130), a reflector mounting element (140), and a brake caliper mounting element (150). However, without deviating from the scope of the present

disclosure, other mounting elements as necessitated in accordance with the design/ development of the vehicle and with the customization of the vehicle may be included in the fork device (32) of the present disclosure. Further, although, FIG. 3 illustrates the fender mounting element (130) being disposed at an upper end of the base tube (110), the brake caliper mounting element (150) being disposed at a bottom end of the base tube (110), and the reflector mounting element (140) being disposed between the fender mounting element (130) and the brake caliper mounting element (150), however, relative position of said mounting elements (130, 140, 150) is not limited and said mounting elements (130, 140, 150) may be arranged in any fashion/ order according to the design of the vehicle (1) and/ or the requirements.
[065] Also, the base tube (110) of the front fork (32) may be manufactured using any known manufacturing processes, for example, casting, forging, extrusion, etc. Further, the base tube (110) can be made of any suitable materials having high rigidity and strength, for example, AC2B/CRW2/AL-6082-T6, etc. Similarly, the one or more mounting elements (120) of the front fork (32) may be manufactured using any known manufacturing processes, for example, casting, forging, machining, fabrication by sheet metal, extrusion, etc. The mounting elements (120) can be made of any suitable materials having high rigidity and strength, for example, CRW-1/CRW2/CRCS, etc. [066] The one or more mounting elements (120) of the fork device (100) are adapted to be removably engaged on an outer surface (112) of the base tube (110). As illustrated in FIGS. 3 to 6B, each of the base tube (110) and the mounting elements (120) has a circular/ cylindrical profile, with an outer diameter of the base tube (110) being dimensioned corresponding to an inner diameter of each of the mounting elements (120). Said configuration of the base tube (110) and the mounting elements (120) may facilitate receiving the base tube (110) within the mounting elements (120) to achieve a transition fit between the base tube (110) and the mounting elements (120), and thus engaging the mounting elements (120) on the outer surface (112) of the base tube (110). In accordance with the present disclosure, the base tube (110) may be manufactured with a tapered profile along a longitudinal axis of the base tube (110). The tapered profile of the base tube (110) may be adapted to facilitate easy and smooth mounting of the mounting elements (120) on the base tube (110) during sequential mounting of the mounting elements (120). In an embodiment, the base tube (110) may include a taper, along the longitudinal axis of the base tube (110), defined in terms of an angle falling within the range of 15 degree to 30 degree. In another embodiment, the base

tube (110) may include a taper, along the longitudinal axis of the base tube (110), defined in terms of length varying within the range of 3 mm to 7 mm. [067] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the base tube (110) of the fork device (100) may comprise threads (114) formed on the outer surface (112) thereof. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 4A, 5A, and 6A, the mounting elements (120), i.e., the fender mounting element (130), the reflector mounting element (140) and the brake caliper mounting element (150), comprise threads (134, 144, 154), as shown in FIGS. 4A, 5A, 6A, defined on an internal thereof. In accordance with the present disclosure, the threads (134, 144, 154) of each of the mounting elements (120, 130, 140, 150) are configured to engage with the threads (114) formed on the outer surface (112) of the base tube (110) for removably engaging the mounting element (120) with the base tube (110). Also, the base tube (110) comprises a plurality of threaded portions (114) formed on the outer surface (112) thereof. In said embodiment, the threaded portions (114) are adapted to be spaced apart from each other such that each threaded portion (114) is formed at a position, along the longitudinal axis of the base tube (110), corresponding to a mounting position of the mounting elements (130, 140, 150).
[068] Further, referring to FIGS. 3 to 6B, the one or mounting elements (120) comprises a provision (132, 142, 152) defined in a wall thereof. In an embodiment, the provision (132, 142, 152) may be a hole provided in a circumferential wall of the mounting element (130, 140, 150). The hole may be adapted to extend from an external surface of the mounting element (130, 140, 150) to the internal surface of the mounting element (130, 140, 150). The provision (132, 142, 152) of the mounting element (130, 140, 150) may be configured to receive a fastener to facilitate slip-free and secured engagement/ mounting of the mounting element (130, 140, 150) on the base tube (110). For instance, the fastener may be a screw and the provision/ hole defined in the circumferential wall of the mounting element (130, 140, 150) may include threads for receiving the said screw, thereby allowing an end portion of the screw to press against the outer surface (112) of the base tube (110), and thus securing and mounting the mounting element (130, 140, 150) on the base tube (110). In the exemplary embodiment shown, the provision (132, 142, 152) is included at the top portion of the mounting elements (130, 140, 150), for example, in the threaded portion of the mounting elements.
[069] Further, the mounting elements (120) may comprise flanges and/or protuberances (126), or a combination thereof formed/ defined at the external surface

thereof. The flanges and/or protuberances (126), or any support rib, may be configured to mount the one or more components of the vehicle (1) on the mounting elements (120). The flanges and/or protuberances (126), or any support rib, may be formed of any suitable shape or size so as to facilitate easy handling and mounting of the one or more components of the vehicle (1) on the mounting elements (120). For instance, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the fender mounting element (130) may include two flanges (136) formed at the external surface thereof, and said flanges (136) may be adapted to facilitate mounting the front fender (5) on the fork device (100)/ the front fork (32)/ the vehicle (1). As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the reflector mounting element (140) may include at least one flange/ protuberance (146) formed at the external surface thereof, and said flange/ protuberance (146) may be adapted to support the front fender (5) and to facilitate mounting/ sticking the one or more reflectors (17) on the fork device (100)/ the front fork (32)/ the vehicle (1). Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the brake caliper mounting element (150) may include at least one flange/ protuberance (156) formed at the external surface thereof, and said flange/ protuberance (156) may be adapted to mount the brake caliper (18) thereon and to facilitate laying out brake cables of braking units of the vehicle (1) on the fork device (100)/ the front fork (32)/ the vehicle (1).
[070] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the fork device (100) of the present disclosure is a multi-piece component and said fork device (100) eliminates the need to manufacture the whole fork device using casting methods. The base tube (110) and the one or more mounting elements (120) may be manufactured separately, and the mounting elements (120) may be removably engaged with the base tube (110). Therefore, in case any damage or defect is identified in any of the components of the fork device (100), said component can be easily replaced with a new component and it is not required to discard the whole fork device, thereby the fork device (100) of the present disclosure provides reducing scrap due to manufacturing defects, ease of manufacturing of the fork device (100) and reduces the manufacturing time and cost. Also, in case of producing customized fork device, the corresponding mounting element, and die thereof, if any, can be made separately and said mounting element may be engaged with the base tube, thus reducing development time of the fork device. Moreover, the threads (114, 134, 144, 154) formed on the base tube (110) and the one or more mounting elements (120) facilitates easy and smooth engagement of the

mounting elements (120) on the base tube (110), thereby providing easy and fast
assembly time.
[071] Further, the provision (132, 142, 152) defined in the wall of the mounting
elements (120) facilitates secure engagement of the mounting element (120) on the base
tube (110). Also, the flanges and/or protuberances (126) facilitates easy mounting of
the one or more components of the vehicle (1) on the mounting elements (120).
[072] For the reason, the base tube (110) of the fork device (100) is common for the
left fork (101) and the right fork (101') of the front fork (32), the fork device (100)
eliminates the need of making separate dies for manufacturing the left fork device and
the right fork device by casting, thus reducing manufacturing cost and time, and
reducing scrap.
[073] 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.
[074] 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.
[075] 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.
[076] 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.
[077] 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:
[078] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the 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.
[079] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will 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.
[080] Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles and 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. [081] 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.

CLAIMS
Claim:

1. A fork device (100) for a front fork (32) of a vehicle (1), the fork device (100)
comprising:
a base tube (110); and
one or more mounting elements (120) configured to be removably engaged with the base tube (110), the one or more mounting elements (120) adapted to mount one or more components of the vehicle (1).
2. The fork device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more mounting elements (120) comprise a fender mounting element (130), a reflector mounting element (140) and a brake caliper mounting element (150).
3. The fork device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more mounting elements (120) are removably engaged on an outer surface (112) of the base tube (110).
4. The fork device (100) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein
each of the one or more mounting elements (120) comprises threads (134, 144, 154) defined on an internal surface thereof;
the base tube (110) comprises threads (114) formed on an outer surface (112) thereof; and
the threads (134, 144, 154) of the one or more mounting elements (120) are configured to engage with the threads (114) of the base tube (110) for removably engaging the mounting element (120) with the base tube (110).
5. The fork device (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the base tube (110)
comprises a plurality of threaded portions (114) on the outer surface (112)
thereof, wherein the threaded portions (114) are spaced apart from each other
and each threaded portion (114) is defined at a position corresponding to a
mounting position of the mounting element (120).

6. The fork device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein
each of the one or more mounting elements (120) comprises a provision (132, 142, 152) defined in a wall thereof, the provision (132, 142, 152) configured to receive a fastener that facilitates securing and mounting the mounting element (120) with the base tube (110); and
each of the one or more mounting elements (120) comprises one or more flanges and/or protuberances (126) for mounting the one or more components of the vehicle (1) on the mounting elements (120).
7. The fork device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base tube (110) comprises a taper formed along a longitudinal axis of the base tube, the taper adapted to facilitate engagement of the one or more mounting elements (120) on the base tube (110).
8. The fork device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fork device (100) is configured to receive a left fork pipe (102) or a right fork pipe of the front fork (32) of the vehicle (1).
9. A front fork (32) for a vehicle (1), comprising:
a left fork pipe (102) and a right fork pipe (102') connected to the left fork pipe (102) by a bracket (103), and
a left fork device (100, 101) and a right fork device (101') configured to receive the left fork pipe (102) and the right fork pipe (102'), respectively,
wherein each of the left fork device (100, 101) and the right fork device (101') comprises
a base tube (110); and
one or more mounting elements (120) configured to be
removably engaged with the base tube (110), the one or more mounting
elements (120) adapted to mount one or more components of the vehicle
(1).
10. The front fork (32) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the one or more mounting
elements (120) comprise a fender mounting element (130), a reflector mounting
element (140) and a brake caliper mounting element (150).

11. The front fork (32) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the one or more mounting elements (120) are removably engaged on an outer surface (112) of the base tube (110).
12. The front fork (32) as claimed in any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein
each of the one or more mounting elements (120) comprises threads (134, 144, 154) defined on an internal surface thereof;
the base tube (110) comprises threads (114) formed on an outer surface (112) thereof; and
the threads (134, 144, 154) of the one or more mounting elements (120) are configured to engage with the threads (114) of the base tube (110) for removably engaging the mounting element (120) with the base tube (110).
13. The front fork (32) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the base tube (110) comprises a plurality of threaded portions (140) on the outer surface (112) thereof, wherein the threaded portions (140) are spaced apart from each other and each threaded portion (140) is defined at a position corresponding to a mounting position of the mounting element (120).
14. The front fork (32) as claimed in claim 9, wherein
each of the one or more mounting elements (120) comprises a provision (132, 142, 152) defined in a wall thereof, the provision (132, 142, 152) configured to receive a fastener that facilitates securing and mounting the mounting element (120) with the base tube (110); and
each of the one or more mounting elements (120) comprises one or more flanges and/or protuberances (126) for mounting the one or more components of the vehicle (1) on the mounting elements (120).
15. The fork device (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the base tube (110)
comprises a taper formed along a longitudinal axis of the base tube, the taper
adapted to facilitate engagement of the one or more mounting elements (120)
on the base tube (110).