DESC:FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to lighting system for a vehicle and more particularly to brake light indicator for a scooter type step-through vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0002] A brake lamp in a two-wheeled vehicle serves the purpose of providing warning signals to the backside vehicles regarding slowing down of a vehicle. Normally this is a safety device, which alerts rider of a vehicle during the application of brakes. Upon activation of a brake lamp in any vehicle, the rear vehicle rider may slow down to avoid any collision.
[0003] For a scooter type vehicle where the brake lamp is en-molded with the grab rail, when pillion rider is sitting on the vehicle and he grabs the grab rail by their hands, the brake lamps are hidden due to which the other riders riding behind the vehicle cannot ascertain if brakes are applied, which may further lead to safety hazard. Hence, there is need of a brake lamp, which avoids the obstruction of braking signal even when the pillion rider is riding the vehicle holding on the grab rail. Furthermore, in a brake lamp, which is integrated on the rear end portion of the grab rail, the portion of the brake lamp casing attached to the grab rail is prone to water entry during rain or vehicle wash, which may deteriorate the internal circuitry and damage the brake lamp lighting system.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] To obviate the problem associated with the existing brake lamp wherein a pillion rider grabbing the grab rail could obstruct the braking signal, the current invention discloses a brake lamp either integrated or en-molded on a spoiler of a two-wheeled vehicle. The spoiler described in the current invention is a rearwardly upward projection on top of the grab rail and is either en-molded or mounted on the grab rail by using suitable fasteners. The brake lamp integrated within said spoiler as disclosed in the current invention is substantially above the grabbing portion of the grab rail, which avoids any obstruction of brake lamp while pillion rider is grabbing the grab rail. In addition to providing a safer brake lamp location, the current invention provides a sleek brake lamp at the grab rail top surface. Furthermore, being a rearwardly upward projection, water slides down the spoiler and hence entry into the brake lamp circuitry is avoided.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0005] Figure 1 shows typical two-wheeled scooter type vehicle.
[0006] Figure 2 Illustrates top view of a typical two-wheeled scooter type vehicle.
[0007] Figure 3 illustrates a spoiler on top of a grab rail.
[0008] Figure 4 Illustrates brake lamp integrated inside the spoiler.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0009] The current invention discloses a brake lamp integrated on a spoiler of a two-wheeled vehicle. The spoiler is on top of the grab rail and is either en-molded with the grab rail or mounted on the grab rail by using suitable fasteners. The brake lamp as disclosed in the current invention is substantially above the grabbing portion of the grab rail. In addition to providing a safer brake lamp location, the current invention provides a sleek brake lamp at the grab rail top surface.
[00010] Figure 1 shows vehicle 1, rear wheel 2, engine 3, air filter 4, front wheel 5, floor board 6, utility box 7, head light 8, side panel 9, rear suspension 10, grab rail 11, tail lamp 12, rider seat 13 and a visor 14. The direction of arrow “F” shows the front direction of the vehicle and direction of arrow “R” shows the rear direction of the vehicle. The present invention relates to the grab rail 11 which extends rearward upwards from the rear portion of the rider seat 13.The step through vehicle 1 has a tail lamp 12 which is located beneath said grab rail 11. The tail lamp 12 further provides an illumination to number plate. The visible gap between the grab rail 11 and the tail lamp 12 helps the pillion rider to locate their palms and fingers for tightly gripping the grab rail 11.
[00011] Figure 2 shows rider seat 13, visor 14, muffler 21, seat button 22, spoiler 23, and grab rail 11, vehicle front direction “F” , vehicle rear direction “R”, vehicle right side “R” and vehicle left side “L”. In one embodiment of the present invention, the grab rail 11 is mounted on the frame member beneath a side panel 32 (shown in Figure 3). In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the grab rail 11 is integrated with the side panel 32. The seat 13 is equipped with a press fit latch mechanism wherein an inbuilt latch locks the seat when the seat lock 22 is pressed. The seat lock 22 is a toggling lock, wherein the same seat lock 22, opens the seat if the seat is already locked. The seat lock 22 further helps the pillion rider to support his body on the central longitudinal axis of the vehicle to avoid any imbalance while travelling.
[00012] Figure 3 illustrates a spoiler on top of a grab rail in a side view of the rear portion of the step through vehicle. Figure 3 further shows the grab rail 11, rider seat 13, seat lock 22, spoiler 23, rear fender 31 and side panel 32. The spoiler 23 is located on top surface of the grab rail 11 and extends rearwardly upwards for a pre-determined distance. The grab rail 11 either could be mounted on the frame member beneath a side panel 32 (shown in Figure 3) or integrated with the side panel 32. The rear face of the spoiler 23 is further equipped with grooves to hold brake lamp device 41 which is further electrically connected with the rear wheel brake or front wheel brake through a switch mechanism which activates the brake lamp device 41 whenever either of the rear wheel brake or front wheel brake is applied.
[00013] Figure 4 shows grab rail 11, rider seat 13, seat lock 22, spoiler 23, rear fender 31, side panel 32, brake lamp 41 and tail lamp 42. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the electrical wiring for actuating the brake lamp 41 is routed beneath said seat lock 22. The brake lamp 41 as disclosed herein lies rearwardly to the seat lock 22, which is located on the rear end portion of said seat 13. The face of the brake lamp 41 accommodating the lighting device is vertical. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the face of the brake lamp 41 is tilted rearwardly to meet aesthetic requirements. The rearwardly upward projection of the brake lamp 41 avoids water entry or water stagnation inside the brake lamp circuitry thus avoiding damage and increasing life span of the brake lamp.
,CLAIMS:We claim:
1. A rear structure of a two wheeled vehicle (1), said rear structure comprising:
a rider seat (13) capable of accommodating a rider and a pillion rider for said two-wheeled vehicle (1);
a pillion handle (11) which provides support to said pillion rider when said pillion rider holds said pillion handle (11) while the vehicle is moving;
a brake lamp (41) to provide signal to a vehicle behind in case of deceleration; and
a spoiler (23) provided on a portion rear to said rider seat (13) to provide aerodynamic profile for passing wind;
characterized in that:
said spoiler (23) is disposed on said pillion handle (11) substantially rearward to grabbing portion (32) and said brake lamp (41) is disposed at rear most portion of said spoiler (41).
2. The rear structure of the two-wheeled vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said brake lamp (41) is disposed at top rear location on said spoiler (23).
3. The rear structure of the two-wheeled vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said spoiler (23) along with said brake lamp (41) is integrated with a seat lock (22).
4. The rear structure of the two-wheeled vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said spoiler (23) along with said brake lamp (41) is disposed on rear portion of tail cover (12).