FORM-2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See section 10 and rule 13)
CENTRAL CUM SIDE STAND ASSEMBLY FOR A TWO-WHEELER
VEHICLE
MAHINDRA TWO WHEELERS LIMITED
An Indian Company,
of Dl Block, Plot No. 18/2 (Part),MIDC, Chinchwad,
Pune-411019
Maharashtra, India.
Inventors: 1. VARLAKATI SAI SANDEEP 2. VENKATRAMAN YOGARAJA
THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION PARTICULARLY DESCRIBES THE NATURE OF THE INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED.

FIELD OF DISCLOSURE
The present disclosure relates to support stands for vehicles, more particularly, the present disclosure relates to a support stand for facilitating parking of a two-wheeler vehicle such as a motorcycle or a scooter or any other two wheeled vehicle.
BACKGROUND
A two-wheeler vehicle such as a motorcycle or a scooter or any other two wheeled vehicle is provided with at least two stand assemblies, particularly, a side stand assembly and a central stand assembly. Both the side stand assembly and the central stand assembly have their own utility, specifically, the central stand assembly facilitates in parking the two wheeled vehicle in a more stable configuration than the side stand assembly but requires more time and effort for parking the two wheeled vehicle. Accordingly, in certain circumstances, such as in case the two-wheeled vehicle is to be temporarily parked for a very short duration of time, side stand assembly is preferred over central stand assembly. Further, due to inherent configuration of the side stand assembly, the vehicle supported by the side stand assembly is parked at a slight inclined configuration with respect to the vertical axis of the vehicle, which is not very stable configuration. Accordingly, in case the two-wheeled vehicle is to be parked for a long duration of time, the central stand assembly is preferred over side stand assembly.
Both the central stand assembly as well as side stand assembly are pivotably mounted on an underside bracket or a side bracket or directly on the chassis or engine of the two-wheeled vehicle. Further, both the central stand assembly as well.as side stand assembly are mounted under the seat of the two-wheeled vehicle and are so placed that both the central stand assembly as well as side stand assembly are easily accessible by the rider of the two-wheeled vehicle, while the rider is still seated on the two-wheeled vehicle. However, as the central stand assembly as well as side stand assembly are mounted close to each other and as both the central stand assembly as

well as the side stand assembly includes projections configured thereon to facilitate moving of the side stand assembly and the central stand assembly between an operative an inoperative configuration, there are chances of the projections on one stand assembly interfering with the operation of the other stand assembly. Further there are chances that the projections on one stand assembly may cause injury to the user, while the user is operating the other stand assembly. Such injuries may cause health issues, particularly, to diabetics and as such injuries should be avoided by ergonomically designing the stand assembly.
Further, the central stand assembly typically includes two legs and the side stand assembly includes a single leg, thereby making the conventional stand assembly a 3 leg stand assembly that is bulky, expensive and complex to operate.
Accordingly, there is a need for central cum side stand assembly for a two-wheeler vehicle, wherein either of the central stand sub-assembly and side stand sub-assembly thereof can be moved between operative and inoperative configuration without interfering with the other. Further, there is a need for a central cum side stand assembly, wherein either of the central stand sub-assembly and the side stand sub¬assembly thereof can be moved between operative and inoperative configurations without causing injury to the user due to the projections on one stand sub-assembly, while the user is operating the other stand sub-assembly. Further, there is a need for a central cum side stand assembly that is simple in construction, cost effective and convenient to use.
Furthermore, there is a need for a central cum side stand assembly that is economical, effective and reliable.
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 central cum side stand assembly for a two-wheeler vehicle, wherein either of the central stand sub-assembly or side stand sub-assembly thereof may be moved between operative and inoperative configurations without interfering with the other.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide central cum side stand assembly, wherein either of the central stand sub-assembly or side stand sub-assembly thereof may be moved between operative and inoperative configurations without causing injury to the user.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a central cum side stand assembly that is mechanically operated by simple mechanical linkages, thereby eliminating need for complex linkages for actuation thereof.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a central cum side stand assembly that may be retrofitted to conventional two wheelers without requiring much modification.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a central cum side stand assembly that is simple in construction.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a central cum side stand assembly that is convenient to assemble to conventional two wheelers.
Yet another objective of the present disclosure is to provide a central cum side stand assembly which is cost effective as manufacturing costs associated with central cum side stand assembly is reduced by reducing the total number of legs of the conventional stand assembly having separate central and side stand, from 3 leg

configuration of the conventional stand assembly to a 2 leg configuration of the central cum side stand assembly.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide central cum side stand assembly that is reliable.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide central cum side stand assembly that require comparatively less efforts for operation thereof,
SUMMARY
A central cum side stand assembly for a two-wheeler vehicle is disclosed in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The central cum side stand assembly includes a main shaft, a central stand sub-assembly having an angled leg element, a latching arm and a latching arrangement. The central-stand sub-assembly is adapted to be functionally coupled to the main shaft, wherein the angled leg element thereof is pivotally mounted to the main shaft. The latching arm with the latching arrangement is configured on the angled leg element, wherein the latching arrangement detachably receives a side stand leg sub-assembly such that the central stand angled leg element along with the side stand leg sub-assembly together constitute a central stand that can be swung from the main shaft to centrally support the vehicle. The side stand leg sub-assembly further is detached from the latching arrangement of the latching arm extending from the central stand angled leg element and pivots away from the vehicle to form a side stand that provides side support to the vehicle.
Typically, the main shaft is connectable to the chassis of the vehicle and extends parallel to a cross-member of the chassis and the side-stand leg sub-assembly is pivotally mounted on the main shaft in its connected configuration. The side stand leg sub-assembly includes an operative top end element and a leg element. The operative top end element is pivotally connected to the main shaft and the leg element is

connected by means of a hinge to the operative top end element. The leg element is adjustably locked at an inclination with respect to the operative top end element by using a support element extending there-from..
Further, the central cum side stand assembly includes a pair of second independent stoppers, wherein each of the second independent stoppers is mounted on one of the central stand angled leg element and the operative top end element for facilitating configuring of an un-parked condition.
Preferably, the latching arrangement includes a C-clamp element that detachably receives and retains the side stand leg sub-assembly such that the central stand angled leg element along with the side stand leg sub-assembly together constitute a central stand that can be swung from the main shaft to centrally support the vehicle.
Alternatively, the latching arrangement includes a magnetic element that attracts and detachably receives the side stand leg sub-assembly such that the central stand angled leg element along with the side stand leg sub-assembly together constitute a central stand that can be swung from the main shaft to centrally support the vehicle.
In accordance with another embodiment, the latching arrangement includes a lever actuated cable loop that configures detachable coupling with the side stand leg sub¬assembly such that the central stand angled leg element along with the side stand leg sub-assembly together constitute a central stand that can be swung from the main shaft to centrally support the vehicle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS:
The objects and features of the present disclosure will be more clearly understood from the following description of the disclosure taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which,

Figure 1 illustrates a schematic representation of conventional central stand assembly that is separate from but closely disposed to the side stand assembly;
Figure 2 illustrates a schematic representation of a central cum side stand assembly for a two-wheeler vehicle in accordance with an embodiment;
Figure 3a - Figure 3d illustrates a schematic representation illustrating step-wise actions performed for using side stand configuration of the central cum side stand assembly of Figure 2; and
Figure 4a - Figure 4d illustrates a schematic representation illustrating step-wise actions performed for using central stand configuration of the integrated central cum side stand assembly of Figure 2.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The present disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings which do not limit the scope and ambit of the present disclosure. The description provided is purely by way of example and illustration.
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
A two-wheeler vehicle such as a motorcycle or a scooter or any other two wheeled vehicle is generally provided at least two stand assemblies, particularly, a side stand

assembly and a central stand assembly. Both the side stand assembly and the central stand assembly have their own utility and are generally separate from each other. Figure 1 of the accompanying drawings illustrates conventional stand arrangements 10 in which conventional central-stand assembly 14 and side-stand assembly 12 are separate from each other. Both the central stand assembly 14 as well as side stand assembly 12 are mounted under the seat of the two-wheeled vehicles and are so placed that both the central stand assembly 14 as well as side stand assembly 12 are easily accessible by the rider of the two-wheeled vehicles, while the rider is still seated on the two-wheeled vehicles. However, as the central stand assembly 14 as well as side stand assembly 12 are mounted close to each other and as both the central stand assembly 14 as well as the side stand assembly 12 includes projections configured thereon to facilitate moving of the side stand assembly 12 and the central stand assembly 14 between an operative configuration and an inoperative configuration, there are chances of the projections on one stand assembly interfering with the operation of the other stand assembly, further there are chances that the projections on one stand assembly may cause injury to the user, while the user is operating the other stand assembly.
The present disclosure ameliorate one or more problems of the prior art. More specifically, the present disclosure envisages central cum side stand assembly for a two-wheeler vehicle, wherein either of the central stand sub-assembly or side stand sub-assembly thereof may be moved between operative and inoperative configurations without interfering with each other. Further, either of the central stand sub-assembly or side stand sub-assembly of the central cum side stand assembly may be moved between operative and inoperative configurations without causing injury to the user due to the projections on one stand sub-assembly, while the user is operating the other stand sub-assembly. The central cum side stand assembly is simple in construction and convenient to use. Further, the central cum side stand assembly for a two-wheeler vehicle having central stand sub-assembly and side stand sub-assembly is economical, effective and reliable.

Figure 2 illustrates a schematic representation of a central cum side stand assembly 100 for a two-wheeler vehicle in accordance with an embodiment. The central cum side stand assembly 100 includes a main shaft 11 on which the central stand sub¬assembly and side stand sub-assembly of the central cum side stand assembly 100 are mounted. The main shaft 11 is connectable to the chassis of the vehicle and is extending parallel to a cross-member of the chassis. The central cum side stand assembly 100 includes a central stand angled leg element 20 of the central-stand sub¬assembly that is pivotally mounted on the main shaft 11, a side-stand leg sub¬assembly 30 pivotally mounted on the main shaft 11 in its connected configuration and a latching arm 40 with a latching arrangement 42 configured thereon fixed to the central stand angled leg element 20. The side-stand leg sub-assembly 30 includes an operative top end element 30a that is pivotally mounted on the main shaft 11 and a leg element 30b. The leg element 30b is connected by means of a hinge or a pivot 31 to the operative top end element 30a. The leg element 30b can be adjustably locked at an inclination with respect to the operative top end element 30a by using a support element 48 extending there-from. The latching arm 40 is fixed to and extending from the central stand angled leg element 20 and is provided with a latching arrangement configured thereon, particularly, the latching arrangement include a C-clamp element 42 that detachably receives the side stand leg sub-assembly 30 such that the central stand angled leg element 20 along with the side stand leg sub-assembly 30 together constitute a central stand that can be swung from the main shaft 11 to centrally support the vehicle. More particularly, the C-clamp element 42 receives at least a portion of the leg element 30b. Although, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, a C-clamp element 42 configured on the latching arm 40 is used for configuring a detachable coupling between the latching arm 40 extending from the central stand angled leg element 20 and the side stand leg sub-assembly 30. The latching arrangement is not limited to any particular arrangement for configuring a detachable coupling between the latching arm 40 extending from the central stand angled leg element 20 and the side stand leg sub-assembly 30. In accordance with an embodiment, the latching arrangement includes a magnetic element that attracts and detachably receives the side stand leg sub-assembly 30 such that the central stand

angled leg element 20 along with said side stand leg sub-assembly 30 together constitute a central stand that can be swung from the main shaft 11 to centrally support the vehicle. In accordance with another embodiment the latching arrangement includes fnctionally engaging elements for configuring detachable coupling with the side stand leg sub-assembly 30, for example, the latching arrangement may be snap fitting arrangement or an arrangement utilizing resilient elements for configuring detachable coupling. In accordance with yet another embodiment, the latching arrangement includes a lever actuated cable loop that configures detachable coupling with the side stand leg sub-assembly 30 such that the central stand angled leg element 20 along with the side stand leg sub-assembly 30 together constitute a central stand that can be swung from said the shaft to centrally support the vehicle. The central cum side stand assembly 100 further includes a pair of first independent stoppers 44 mounted on one of the central stand angled leg element 20 and the operative top end element 30a that in turn are pivotably mounted on the main shaft 11 for facilitating configuring of parked condition. The central cum side stand assembly 100 also includes a pair of second independent stoppers 46 mounted on one of the central stand angled leg element 20 and the operative top end element 30a that are in turn pivotably mounted on the main shaft 11 for facilitating configuring of un-parked condition. The central cum side stand assembly 100 further includes the supporting member 48 extending from the leg element 30b.
The central cum side stand assembly 100 is configured to move between side stand configuration in which the two-wheeler is supported in side stand parking mode in which the two-wheeler is supported by the side stand leg sub-assembly 30 only and a central stand configuration in which the two-wheeled vehicle is supported in central stand parking mode, particularly, the two-wheeled vehicle is collectively supported by the central stand angled leg element 20 and side stand leg sub-assembly 30. The latching arrangement 42 detachably receives the side stand leg sub-assembly 30, particularly, at least a portion of the leg element 30b such that the central stand angled leg element 20 along with the side stand leg sub-assembly 30 together constitute a central stand that can be swung from the main shaft 11 to centrally support the

vehicle. The side stand leg sub-assembly 30 further can be detached from the latching arrangement 42 of the latching arm 40 extending from the central stand angled leg element 20 and pivot away from the vehicle to form side stand that provide side support to said vehicle. More specifically, in the side stand configuration of the central cum side stand assembly 100, the side stand leg sub-assembly 30 that is formed by the pivotal connection between the leg element 30b and the operative top end element 30a is pulled to release the side stand leg sub-assembly 30 from the C-clamp element 42, thereafter, the leg element 30b pivots about the operative top end element 30a to define the side stand configuration in which the two-wheeler is supported by the leg element 30b. Figure 3a - Figure 3d illustrates a schematic representation illustrating step-wise actions performed for using side stand configuration of the central cum side stand assembly 100 in which the two-wheeler is supported by the leg element 30b. The leg element 30b is connected by means of a hinge 31 to the operative top end element 30a. The leg element 30b is further adjustably locked at an inclination with respect to the operative top end element 30a by using a support element 48 extending there-from.
In the centra] stand configuration of the central cum side stand assembly 100, leg element 30b is moved so as it pivots and unfolds relative to the operative top end element 30a so as to be aligned with respect to the operative top end element 30a, and the leg element 30b as well as the operative top end element 30a acts as a single component that operate along with the central stand angled leg element 20 for centrally supporting the two-wheeler vehicle. The leg element 30b and the operative top end element 30a combination is urged towards the C-clamp element 42 by the support element 48 for facilitating receiving of at least a portion of the side stand leg sub-assembly 30 by the C-clamp element. Specifically, the C-clamp element 42 securely receives at least a portion of the side stand leg sub-assembly 30, particularly, the leg element 30b for defining the central stand configuration in which the central stand angled leg element 20 along with the side stand leg sub-assembly 30 together constitute a central stand that can be swung from the main shaft 11 to centrally support the vehicle. The present disclosure is not limited to a particular configuration

of the C-clamp element 42 used for securely receiving at least a portion of the side stand leg sub-assembly 30. The central stand angled leg element 20 along with the side stand leg sub-assembly 30 together constitute a central stand that can be swung from the main shaft 11 to centrally support the vehicle. Figure 4a - Figure 4d illustrates a schematic representation illustrating step-wise actions performed for using centra] stand configuration of the central cum side stand assembly.
The figures and drawings mentioned herein are general in nature to describe the concept. The conventional features like resting pads at the end of legs, operating pad, stoppers are considered to be part of the disclosure.
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.
TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS
The central cum side stand assembly for a two-wheeler vehicle in accordance with the present disclosure has several technical advantages including but not limited to the realization of:
• a central cum side stand assembly, wherein either of the central stand sub-assembly or side stand sub-assembly thereof may be moved between

operative and inoperative configurations without interfering with each other;
• a central cum side stand assembly, wherein either of the central stand sub-assembly or side stand sub-assembly thereof may be moved between operative and inoperative configurations without causing injury to the user;
• a central cum side stand assembly, wherein there are only two resting legs as compared to conventional stand assembly that have three legs, thereby making the a central cum side stand assembly cost effective;
• a central cum side stand assembly that is mechanically operated by simple mechanical linkages, thereby eliminating need for complex linkages for actuation thereof;
• a central cum side stand assembly that may be retrofitted to a conventional two wheeler without requiring much modification;
• a central cum side stand assembly that is simple in construction;
• a central cum side stand assembly that is convenient to assemble to a conventional two wheeler; and
• a central cum side stand assembly that is reliable.
Throughout this specification the word "comprise", or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
The use of the expression "at least" or "at least one" suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a

part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the specific features of the preferred embodiment, it will be appreciated that many additional features can be added and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiment without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.

WE CLAIM:
1. A central cum side stand assembly for a two-wheeler vehicle, comprising a
main shaft, a central stand sub-assembly having an angled leg element, a
latching arm and a latching arrangement wherein
• said central-stand sub-assembly is adapted to be functionally coupled to said main shaft, wherein the angled leg element thereof is pivotally mounted to said main shaft, said latching arm with said latching arrangement is configured on said angled leg element, wherein said latching arrangement is adapted to detachably receive a side stand leg sub-assembly such that said central stand angled leg element along with said side stand leg sub-assembly together constitute a central stand that can be swung from said main shaft to centrally support the vehicle, said side stand leg sub-assembly further adapted to be detached from said latching arrangement of said latching arm extending from said central stand angled leg element and pivot away from the vehicle to form a side stand that provides side support to said vehicle.
2. The central cum side stand assembly for a two-wheeler vehicle as claimed in
claim 1, wherein said main shaft is connectable to the chassis of the vehicle
and extending parallel to a cross-member of the chassis and said side-stand leg
sub-assembly is adapted to be pivotally mounted on said main shaft in its
connected configuration, said side stand leg sub-assembly comprising:
o an operative top end element pivotally connected to said main shaft; and
o a leg element adapted to be connected by means of a hinge to said operative top end element, said leg element further adapted to be adjustably locked at an inclination with respect to said operative top end element by using a support element extending there-from
3. The central cum side stand assembly as claimed in claim 1, further comprising
a pair of first independent stoppers, wherein each of said first independent

stoppers is mounted on one of said central stand angled leg element and said operative top end element for facilitating configuring of a parked condition.
4. The central cum side stand assembly as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a pair of second independent stoppers, wherein each of said second independent stoppers is mounted on one of said central stand angled leg element and said operative top end element for facilitating configuring of an un-parked condition.
5. The central cum side stand assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said latching arrangement comprises a C-clamp element adapted to detachably receive and retain said side stand leg sub-assembly such that said central stand angled leg element along with said side stand leg sub-assembly together constitute a central stand that can be swung from said main shaft to centrally support the vehicle.