DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The invention relates to a holder unit for a two-wheeled vehicle. More particularly, the holder unit is configured to be mounted on a frame of the two-wheeled vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] With the development of science and technology, use of portable electronic devices including the use of many varieties of smart phones, MP3 players, mobile cell phones, navigation devices, etc. has greatly increased. For instance, mobile phones are used for a verbal communication function, an e-mail sending and receiving function and also as a navigation function. Generally, these portable electronic devices including the mobile phones are typically powered by rechargeable batteries which needs to be charged regularly once the power of the rechargeable battery drains out below a threshold level. In view of this, a charging slot is provided in the vehicle, thereby enabling the user of the vehicle to use their portable electronic devices in conjunction with their vehicles.
[0003] In a known two-wheeled vehicle, the charging slot in the form of a USB device is mounted in the vehicle for the purpose of providing the user of the vehicle to charge the electronic device while operating the vehicle. However, such electronic charging facility in the form of the USB device is electrically connected to a vehicle battery through at least one wiring harness. Hence, increasing the number of wiring harnesses on the vehicle. Moreover, the mounting of the USB device on the vehicle requires additional components as fasteners including bolts and screws to secure USB device on the vehicle. Hence, increasing the overall cost and parts on the vehicle.
[0004] Hence, it is desirable to provide an improved structure for the two-wheeled vehicle which can support at least one electrical device including USB device, headlamp controller unit etc. on the vehicle ,which can be cost-effective, less time consuming, requires less effort and reduced assembling time on the vehicle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] This invention will be better understood by referring to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0006] Fig.1 is a left side view of a two-wheeled vehicle with a holder unit being detachably secured to a vehicle frame as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0007] Fig.2 is a front perspective view of the holder unit with at least one supporting arm and at least one mounting arm in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0008] Fig.3 is a rear perspective view of the holder unit with said at least one supporting arm and said at least one mounting arm in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0009] Fig.4 is an exploded view of the holder unit on a portion of the two-wheeled vehicle frame.
[00010] Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself, and the manner in which it may be made and used, may be better understood by referring to the following description taken in connection with the accompanying figures forming a part thereof.
[00011] The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00012] Due to the growing number of electrical and electronic components in motor vehicles, and particularly in a two-wheeled vehicle, vehicle electrical systems including electrical devices and components are becoming increasingly complex. Since, electrical devices and components including a headlamp controller unit, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Transistor Controlled Ignition, USB device etc. installed in the vehicle are required to be connected to the vehicle battery, therefore, the installation and mounting of the electrical devices and components involves plurality of wiring harnesses. Furthermore, the mounting of one or more electrical devices requires substantial amount of time and effort to assemble it on vehicle through fastener members in the form of screws and bolt thus increasing overall cost of the vehicle.
[00013] Conventionally, said at least one electrical component including the USB device for the purpose of charging mobile phones is provided either beside an ignition lock, arranged at left or right sides of an instrument panel display portion, inside a utility box or under a seat assembly. However, the vehicle battery mounted at different location, for instance at the centre of the vehicle may involve the plurality of wiring harness for connecting with the USB device. Additionally, such locations for the USB device is much more prone to high splashing water, mud, sand, dust or rain. Furthermore, said at least one electrical component including the transistor controlled ignition and the headlamp controller unitare mounted under the seat assembly and on a frame of two-wheeled vehicle. Hence, involving plurality of electrical wiring and harnesses for connecting said at least one electrical component including the transistor controlled ignition and the headlamp controller unit with the vehicle battery.
[00014] With the above objectives in view, the present invention relates to a modified structure for a vehicle, more particularly to the two wheeled vehicle for easy mounting of at least one electrical component on the vehicle which is cost-effective, requires less effort and in addition involves less number of components and less assembling time on the vehicle.
[00015] The present invention provides a holder unit for the two-wheeled wheeled configured to support said at least one electrical component including a headlamp controller unit, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI), the USB device etc. According to one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one electrical component including the USB device and the Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI) can be secured in a single unit. Hence, proving easy installation of said at least one electrical component on the vehicle.
[00016] As per one embodiment of the present invention, the two-wheeled vehicle comprises the frame extending along a vehicle longitudinal axis. In one embodiment, said frame includes a front frame and a rear frame Referring to one embodiment of the present invention, the two-wheeled vehicle further comprises the holder unit being detachably secured to at least a portion of the rear frame. In one embodiment, said holder unit includes at least one supporting arm and at least one mounting arm and said at least one supporting arm is integrally formed with said at least one mounting arm. In one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one supporting arm includes a first slot being configured to support a USB socket and said side supporting projection being adapted to support said at least one electrical component. As per one embodiment said at least one electrical component includes the head lamp controller and the Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI) As per one embodiment of the present invention, said rear frame of the vehicle body frame for the two-wheeled vehicle includes a pair of left and right seat rails supporting a vehicle seat assembly. As per one embodiment of the present invention, said holder unit is detachably secured to said at least a portion of said pair of right and left seat rails. hence, with such mounting of holder unit to said at least a portion of the rear frame of the vehicle body frame, the USB device and said at least one electrical component of a plurality of electrical components of the electrical system of the vehicle is prevented from dust, water and mud splashes. Additionally, a space-saving arrangement as well as reduction of wiring harness in the two-wheeled vehicle can be achieved.
[00017] Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one mounting arm is configured for detachably mounting said holder unit to said at least a portion of the rear frame through at least one mounting member. As per one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one mounting arm includes at least one mounting hole adapted to receive said at least one mounting member for detachably securing the holder unit to said at least a portion of the rear frame of the vehicle body frame. As per one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one mounting member is a locater, said at least one fastener including bolts, screws etc.
[00018] As per one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one electrical component including the headlamp controller unit and Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI) can be secured to said holder unit by a rubber strap mounting mechanism. In one embodiment, said at least one electrical component can be supported in the side projection with the help of rubber strap or boot. Hence, eliminating the use of at least one fasteners including bolts and screws for detachably securing said at least one electrical component on the vehicle.
[00019] It is advantageous to provide the holder unit for the two-wheeled vehicle for mounting said at least one electrical component to the vehicle through at least one mounting member. As per one embodiment of the present invention, the holder unit is characterized by a simple construction involving low manufacturing costs. Further, in one embodiment, with the provision of the holder unit comprising of said at least one supporting arm and said at least one mounting arm, the mounting of said at least one electrical device including USB device is easy and requires less number of components and less assembling time.
[00020] Various other features and advantages of the invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, like reference numbers generally indicate identical, functionally similar, and/or structurally similar elements. The drawing in which an element first appears is indicated by the leftmost digit(s) in the corresponding reference number. With reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals will be used to identify the same or similar elements throughout the several views. It should be noted that the drawings should be viewed in the direction of orientation of the reference numerals.
[00021] Further “front” and “rear”, and “left” and “right” referred to in the ensuing description of the illustrated embodiment refer to front and rear, and left and right directions as seen in a state of being seated on a seat of the two-wheeled vehicle. Furthermore, a longitudinal axis refers to a front to rear axis relative to the vehicle, while a lateral axis refers to a side to side, or left to right axis relative to the vehicle. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
[00022] Fig. 1 is a left side view of a two-wheeled vehicle (1) (hereinafter ‘vehicle’) illustrating the holder unit (100) being detachably mounted to at least a portion of the vehicle body frame (100). According to one embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle (1) includes a front portion (F) and a rear portion (R). In the front portion (F) of the vehicle (1), a steering shaft (not shown) is supported rotatably in a certain range. Further a handlebar (5) is rotatably integrally connected to the steering shaft for steering the vehicle (1) and is connected to a front wheel (2) through the steering shaft. The handlebar (5) is rotatably supported, independently of a front fork assembly (8), on a steering stem provided on the head tube (not shown).An upper portion of the front wheel (2) is covered by a front fender (5) which prevents mud and water from getting deflected towards the steering shaft and an upper portion of a rear wheel (3) is covered by a rear fender (4). The front wheel (2) is rotatably mounted on the front portion (F) thereof and a rear wheel (3) is rotatably mounted on a rear portion (R) thereof. Further, the front fork assembly (8) is mounted over the front fender (5). In a portion lying ahead of the front fork assembly (8), a lighting device such as a headlamp (7), a pair of signaling devices such as turn signal lamps (not shown), a display device such as a speedometer (not shown) are housed by a holding structure (not shown) mounted thereto. An adjustable windscreen (6) is mounted to the front of the vehicle (1). A pair of rear view mirror (13) comprises a casing, the casing having a front mirror for reflecting the image of traffic approaching from behind. A two-legged stand (not shown) is used to support and hold the vehicle (1). The stand (not shown) moves on a pivot (not shown) to take up two positions, one folded up and the other on the ground.
[00023] Further in Fig.1, in the front portion (F) of the vehicle (1), the fuel tank (11) is arranged immediately behind the head tube (not shown) and is disposed over an internal combustion engine (12). The internal combustion engine (8) (shown in Fig.1) is mounted to a front lower portion of the vehicle body frame (100) by means of an engine mounting bracket (105) (shown in Fig.2 and Fig.3). A seat assembly (10) is disposed immediately behind the fuel tank (11). A pillion (9) is disposed rearwardly of the seat assembly. Suspension systems are provided for comfortable steering of the vehicle on the road. The front fork assembly (8) forms the front suspension system and serves as a rigidity component. Further, a rear suspension system, which is a hydraulic damped arrangement, is connected to the vehicle body frame (100) at the rear portion (R) thereof. The engine (12) is equipped with an exhaust system that includes an exhaust pipe (not shown) connected to the engine (12) and a muffler (not shown) connected to the exhaust pipe. The muffler (not shown) extends rearwards along the right side of the rear wheel (3). As per one embodiment of the present invention, the holder unit (300) is detachably mounted to said at least a portion of the rear frame (R’) of the vehicle body frame (100) through said at least one mounting member.
[00024] Further in Fig.1 as per one embodiment of the present invention the vehicle body frame (100) comprises the front frame (F’) and the rear frame (R’). As per embodiment, said front frame (F’) includes the head tube (not shown), a main tube (101) extending rearwardly and downwardly from an upper portion of the head tube (not shown), said pair of left and right upper tubes (102) having forward end portions fixedly attached to said at least a portion of the main tube (101). As per one embodiment, the rear frame (R’) of the vehicle body frame (100) includes a pair of left and right pivot plates (not shown) connected respectively to rear end portions of said pair of left and right upper tubes (102) and extending downward. As per one embodiment, said pair of left and right seat rails (103) connected respectively to the upper portions of the left and right pivot plates (not shown) and extending rearwardly upward. A pair of left and right side frame (104) are connected respectively to said pair of left and right pivot plates (not shown) on the lower side of the left and right seat rails (103) and extends rearwardly upward, and are connected to the corresponding left and right seat rails (103) at their rear end portions. Further, referring to one embodiment of the present invention, the engine (8) (shown in Fig.1) is mounted to a front lower portion of the vehicle body frame (100) by means of an engine mounting bracket (105). Referring to one embodiment of the present invention, the engine suspending bracket (105) extending downward from the main tube (101) and includes a pair of left and right stays extending downward from the main tube (101). As per one embodiment of the present invention, the holder unit (300) is detachably secured to said at least a portion of the rear frame (R’) of the vehicle body frame (100). In one embodiment said rear frame (R’) of the vehicle frame (100) includes said pair of left and right seat rails (103) and at least a portion of said pair of left and right upper tubes (102) connected respectively by said pair of left and right pivot plates (not shown) and extending rearwardly upward. In one embodiment of the present invention, said holder unit (300) is detachably mounted to at least a portion including said at least a portion of the pair of left and right upper tubes (102) and said at least a portion of said pair of left and right seat rails (103).
[00025] Fig.2 illustrates a front perspective view of the holder unit (300). As per one embodiment of the present invention, the holder unit (300) is detachably secured to said at least a portion of the rear frame (R’) (shown in Fig.1) of the vehicle frame (100) (shown in Fig.1). Referring to one embodiment, said holder unit (300) includes said at least one supporting arm (300a) and said at least one mounting arm (300b). In one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one supporting arm (300a) is integrally formed with said at least one mounting arm (300b). As per one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one supporting arm (300a) includes the first slot (301) being configured to support a USB device (202) (shown in Fig.4) and the side supporting projection (302) being adapted to support said at least one electrical component. In one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one electrical component includes the head lamp controller (307) and the Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI) (200) (shown in Fig.4) controlling and monitoring at least one function of the vehicle (1) (shown in Fig.1). As per one embodiment, said at least one mounting arm (300b) is configured for detachably mounting said holder unit (300) to said at least a portion of rear frame (R) through at least one mounting member. As per one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one mounting member is the locater (304) (shown in Fig.3) and said at least one fastener (305) (shown in Fig.4) including bolts, screws etc. As per one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one mounting arm (300b) of the holder unit (300) includes said at least one mounting hole (303) adapted to receive at least one mounting member for detachably mounting said holder unit (300) to said at least a portion of the vehicle rear frame (R’).
[00026] Fig. 3 is a rear perspective view of the holder unit (300). As per embodiment of the present invention, said holder unit (300) includes said at least one supporting arm (300a) and said at least one mounting arm (300b). In one embodiment, said at least one supporting arm (300a) is integrally formed with said at least one mounting arm (300b). As per one embodiment, said holder unit is detachably secured to said at least a portion of the rear frame (F) (shown in Fig.1) of the vehicle body frame (100) (shown in Fig.1) through the said at least one mounting arm (300b) including said at least one mounting hole (304) adapted to receive said at least one mounting member. In one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one mounting arm (300b) includes said at least one mounting hole (303) adapted to receive at least one mounting member including the bolt (305), screws and the locater (shown in Fig.4) for detachably securing said holder unit (300) to said at least a portion of the rear frame (R’) (shown in Fig.1) of the vehicle frame (100) (shown in Fig1).
[00027] Further in Fig.3, as per one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one supporting arm (300a) of the holder unit (300) includes the first slot (301) for receiving the USB device (shown in Fig.4) and the side projection (302) for receiving said at least one electrical component. As per one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one electrical component is secured to said side projection (302) of the holder unit (300) through the rubber strap mounting mechanism. As per one embodiment, said rubber strap mounting mechanism includes the rubber strap (201) (shown in Fig.4) or boot adapted to secured said at least one electrical component to the holder unit (300), thus providing a firm and compact arrangement with anti-vibration features. In one embodiment said at least one mounting arm (300b) includes said at least one mounting hole (303) adapted to receive at least one mounting member for detachably securing the holder unit (300) said at least a rear frame of the vehicle body frame (100).
[00028] Fig.4 is a perspective view of said at least a portion of the rear frame (R’) of the vehicle body frame (100) illustrating the mounting of holder unit (300) therein. The vehicle body frame (100) comprises the front frame (F’) and the rear frame (R’) (shown in Fig1). In one embodiment, the front frame (F’) includes the head tube (not shown), the main tube (101) (shown in Fig.1) extending rearwardly and downwardly from an upper portion of the head tube (not shown), said pair of left and right upper tubes (102L), (102R) having said forward end portions fixedly attached to said at least a portion of main tube (101) (shown in Fig.1) and said pair of left and right pivot plates (not shown) connected respectively to said rear end portions of said pair of left and right upper tubes (103) (shown in Fig.1) and extending downward.
[00029] Further in Fig.4, referring to one embodiment of the present invention, said rear frame (R) (shown in Fig.1) of the vehicle frame (100) includes said pair of left and right seat rails (103L), (103R) connected respectively to upper portions of said pair of left and right pivot plates (not shown) and extending rearwardly upward. As per embodiment of the present invention, said pair of left and right side frame (104) (shown in Fig.1) are connected respectively to said pair of left and right pivot plates (not shown) on the lower side of said pair of left and right seat rails (103L), (103R) extending rearwardly upward, and are connected to the corresponding said pair of left and right seat rails (103L), (103R) at their said rear end portions. Referring to one embodiment of the present invention, said holder unit (300) is detachably secured said at least a portion of said pair of left seat rails (103L), (103R). As per one embodiment of the present invention, said rear frame of the vehicle frame (100) includes at least a portion of said pair of left and right upper tubes (102) and said pair of left and right seat rails (103) connected respectively by said pair of left and right pivot plates (not shown). Referring to one embodiment of the present invention, said holder unit (300) is mounted to said at least a portion including said at least a portion of the pair of left and right upper tubes (102L), (102R) and said at least a portion of said pair of left and right seat rails (103L), (103R). As per one embodiment of the present invention a cross member (106) connects said pair of the right and left seat rails (103L), (103R) and a seat engagement section (not shown), to which the seat assembly (10) is attached. Referring to one embodiment, said USB device (202) is removably secured in said first slot (301) (shown in Fig.2 and Fig.3) of said at least one supporting arm (300a). and said at least one electrical component including the Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI) (200) is secured to said side projection (302) (shown in Fig.1 and Fig,2) of said at least one supporting arm (300a) of the holder unit (300) through said rubber strap mounting mechanism including the rubber strap or boot (201). In one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one mounting arm (300b) of the holder unit (300) is configured to mount said holder unit (300) to said at least a portion of the rear frame of the vehicle (1) (shown in Fig.1). As per one embodiment, said at least one mounting arm (300b) comprises of at least one mounting hole (303) (shown in Fig. 2 and Fig3) and the locater (304). As per one embodiment, said at least one mounting hole (303) in said at least one mounting arm (300b) is adapted to receive said at least one fastener (305) including bolts and screws.
[00030] Advantageously, as per the present invention of the present invention, the holder unit is configured to receive at least one electrical component including USB device, headlamp controller unit and the Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI). Hence, said at least one electrical component including the USB device and the headlamp controller unit, the Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI) can be accommodated in a single unit. Thus, as per one embodiment of the present invention, the requirement of the additional wiring harness on the vehicle is eliminated. Furthermore, the mounting of the holder unit on said vehicle facilitates a compact and easy mounting and additionally cost effective in terms of manufacture and replacement of the holder unit. As per one embodiment of the present invention, said holder unit is provided with the provision of the rubber strap mounting mechanism for securing said at least one electrical component including the headlamp controller unit and the Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI) through a rubber strap. Hence, the provision of said rubber strap mechanism eliminates the involvement of at least one fastener in assembling said at least one electrical component to the holder unit and in addition said at least one electrical component is firmly secured to said side projection of the holder unit.
[00031] Improvements and modifications may be incorporated herein without deviating from the scope of the invention. ,CLAIMS:I/We claim:
1. A two-wheeled vehicle (1), said vehicle (1) comprising:
a body frame (100) extending along a vehicle longitudinal axis (AA); said body frame including a front frame (F’) and a rear frame (R’); and
a holder unit (300) being detachably secured to at least a portion of the rear frame (R’) of the body frame (100), wherein said holder unit (300) includes at least one supporting arm (300a) and at least one mounting arm (300b), and wherein said at least one supporting arm (300a) is integrally formed with said at least one mounting arm (300b).

2. The two-wheeled vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one supporting arm (300a) includes a first slot (301) and a side supporting projection (302).
3. The two-wheeled vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first slot (301) being configured to support a USB device and said side supporting projection (302) being adapted to support said at least one electrical component.
4. The two-wheeled vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said at least one electrical component includes a head lamp controller and a transistor controlled ignition (TCI) (200).
5. The two-wheeled vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one mounting arm (300b) is configured for detachably mounting said holder unit (300) to said at least a portion of rear frame (R) through at least one mounting member.
6. The two-wheeled vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said at least one mounting arm (300b) includes at least one mounting hole (303) adapted to receive at least one mounting member for detachably securing the holder unit (300) to said at least a portion of the rear frame (R’) of the vehicle body frame (100).
7. The two-wheeled vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 6, wherein said at least one mounting member is a locater (304).
8. The two-wheeled vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 7, wherein said at least one mounting member is at least one fastener including bolts, screws etc.
9. The two-wheeled vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one electrical component is secured to said side projection (302) of said at least one supporting arm (300a) of the holder unit (300) through a rubber strap mounting mechanism.
10. The two-wheeled vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said rubber strap mounting mechanism includes a rubber strap (201) or boot adapted to support said at least one electrical component to said holder unit (300)