FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates generally to vehicles and particularly,
but not exclusively, to a lock assembly.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A vehicle, including a saddle-type vehicle and a three-wheeled
vehicle, is conventionally locked by securing a handle bar oriented to a side in a manner as to disable the handle bar from being oriented in any other direction without unlocking the handle bar. The handlebar lock secures the handlebar in a fixed orientation and is usually located on a rear side of the handlebar and disposed in a cut-out, adapted to face a rider when the rider is seated in the riding position.
[0003] Other locks such as an ignition lock or a storage box lock may be
combined with the handlebar lock to form a lock assembly. The combined lock assembly is adapted to open or lock various elements such as the handlebar, the storage box or initiate ignition of the saddle-type vehicle at various positions of a key in the same lock assembly.
[0004] The lock assembly, in usual practice, is disposed in the cut-out and
attached to a steering column or steering tube of the saddle-type vehicle. Misalignment of the lock assembly with contours of the cut-out due to manufacturing or assembly variations may result in gap formation between the lock assembly and the cut-out. A grommet is used to bridge said gap formed, so as to prevent entry of contaminants through said gap.
[0005] The grommet bears signs to indicate positions at which the key
must be placed to enable a corresponding function which the sign indicates. The signs are either engraved on an upper face of the grommet or the signs are disposed on a decal which is then attached to the grommet on its upper face. The grommet is made of plastic, metal or fibre.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0006] The detailed description of the present subject matter is described
with reference to the accompanying figures. Same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0007] Figure I illustrates a left side view of an exemplary saddle-type
vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0008] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of a lock assembly of an
exemplary saddle-type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0009] Figure 2a illustrates a cross-sectional view of the lock assembly of
an exemplary saddle-type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0010] Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a grommet of the lock
assembly of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle, in ■ accordance with an
embodiment of the present subject matter. 9
[0011] Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of the lock assembly and an
assembly tool of the lock assembly of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0012] Figure 5 illustrates a top view of the grommet of the lock assembly
of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the-present subject matter.
[0013] Figure 5a illustrates a cross-sectional view of the grommet of the
lock assembly of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle, in accordance with an ' embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0014] Figure 6a illustrates a top view of a decal of the lock assembly of
the exemplary saddle-type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.

[0015] Figure 6b illustrates a top view of a decal of the lock assembly of
the exemplary saddle-type vehicle, in accordance with another embodiment of the present subject matter. .
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] A saddle-type vehicle or a three wheeled vehicle is generally
locked or secured against theft by locking a handlebar assembly to one side. The handlebar assembly, in a saddle-type vehicle, includes a lock assembly disposed in a cut-out in a rear panel member of the handlebar assembly. The rear panel member is adapted to face the rider when the rider is seated on the saddle-type vehicle.
[0017] The cut-out in which the lock assembly is located' is covered by a
grommet of the lock assembly, to prevent entry of dirt, dust, water, mud and other contaminants. The lock assembly is usually made to be multi-functional with the same lock of the lock-assembly allowing the rider to control several aspects related to running of the saddle-type vehicle or the three-wheeled vehicle, such as turning on a power train for propulsion of the saddle-type vehicle, turning off propulsion, unlocking the handlebar assembly and locking the handlebar assembly being a few.
[0018] The grommet of the lock assembly is assembled in the cut-out of
the rear panel as tight as possible and with as close a tolerance as possible between the lock assembly and contours of the cut-out so as to prevent contaminant entry through any unwanted gaps. The grommet is conventionally assembled by hand through knurling provided on an outer edge of the grommet. However, the knurling implies a surface of the outer edge which is not smooth. Dust accumulation occurs in the rough outer edge due to the knurling which is aesthetically unappealing and also causes problems of cleaning during service and maintenance.

[0019] A smooth surfaced outer edge of the grommet, while devoid of the
problem of dust accumulation leads to problems of assemblage. Without sufficient frictional grip, the grommet cannot be assembled easily. Moreover, improper assembly due to inadequate tightening may occur when the outer edge of the grommet is rendered smooth and knuriing-free.
[0020] Moreover, different saddle-type vehicles or three-wheeled vehicles
may be designed to allow different sets of controls to the rider with regard to operation of the saddle-type vehicle or the three-wheeled vehicle. The controls given to the rider are usually adopted to be operable by orienting a key at various positions in the lock assembly. Instructions related to the position of the key and corresponding control which may be exercised by the rider are provided to surround a lock of the lock assembly.
[0021] It is customary to etch or mark out said instructions on the
grommet surrounding the lock of the lock assembly. However, the mentioned arrangement has the disadvantage of the grommet of the lock assembly being required to be manufactured separately for each model of a saddle-type vehicle or three-wheeled vehicle. As the instructions to be etched, carved or marked on the grommet changes, a common grommet cannot be manufactured which may be fitted to all the lock assemblies, mounted to all saddle-type vehicles or three-wheeled vehicles.
[0022] Hence, it is advantageous to provide the instructions to control or
operate aspects of running of the saddle-type vehicles or three-wheeled vehicles' on a decal which is pasted or otherwise affixed to the grommet. While the grommet is commonly manufactured for all models of the saddle-type vehicles or three-wheeled vehicles, only the decal is required to be manufactured separately to correspond to operational control provided to a particular model of a saddle-type vehicle. The mentioned arrangement greatly reduces manufacturing costs incurred by reducing tool investment which would otherwise be required in case of unique and uncommon parts being manufactured separately with separate tools for each of them.

[0023] However, the arrangement where the decal bearing the operational
instructions for the rider is affixed to the grommet has a drawback that extreme care must be taken, during assembly, to ensure that the decal is placed in an exact position and orientation so as to provide accurate operational instructions to the rider. With the decal usually being circular, chances of misalignment are highly likely. Misalignment of the decal with respect to its intended position and orientation leads to transmission of misinformation to the rider regarding the location and orientation that the key is supposed to be positioned to carry out an intended function.
[0024] The present invention provides a solution to all the above problems
prevalent in the state of art. A hole is provided on the outer edge of the grommet through which an assembly tool may be inserted so as to increase the moment arm available for exerting force to tighten the grommet. Moreover, the hole which allows use of an assembly tool to tighten the grommet dispenses with the need for frictional grip and consequently the knurling. .
[0025] A locator which is a rib or a projection is provided on the grommet.
The decal is provided with a corresponding cut-out, such that the decal is adapted to mesh with the grommet and be affixed to the grommet only in one possible position and orientation. The arrangement, as disclosed in the present invention, enables mounting of the decal on the grommet in the exact desired position.
[0026] Additionally, the present invention discloses a lock assembly
having a hole that allows gripping of an assembly tool, to facilitate tightening or loosening of the lock assembly itself. The lock assembly is mounted to the saddle-type vehicle or the three-wheeled vehicle with the assembly tool being enabled to tighten or loosen the lock assembly.
[0027] Therefore, a lock assembly of a saddle-type vehicle or a three-
wheeled vehicle that allows use of an assembly tool to securely mount a grommet of the lock assembly or the lock assembly, while dispensing with the need to provide frictional grip to mount the grommet or the lock assembly, and an

arrangement that ensures accurate positioning and location of a decaJ on the grommet is desirable.
[0028] The present invention discloses a lock assembly including a hole
that allows insertion or gripping of an assembly tool which is used to tighten or loosen the lock assembly with respect to the saddle-type vehicle, wherein the lock assembly is preferably located in a cut-out in a rear panel member of a handlebar assembly of a vehicle, including a saddle-type vehicle.
[0029] The present invention discloses a lock assembly comprising a lock,
a grommet and a decal, wherein the grommet has a hole that allows insertion or gripping of an assembly tool. The assembly tool is used to tighten or loosen the grommet of the lock assembly to the real panel member preferably, wherein^the lock assembly is preferably located in the cut-out in the rear panel member of a handlebar assembly of a saddle-type vehicle or a three-wheeled vehicle.
[0030] In an embodiment, the grommet has an outer edge and the hole is
located on said outer edge. In an embodiment, the hole is located in a lower position of the outer edge so as to allow minimum entry of contaminant through said hole and to enhance aesthetic appeal of the lock assembly by positioning the hole in a region that is barely visible to rider of the saddle-type vehicle or the three-wheeled vehicle.
[0031] In an embodiment, the hole located on the grommet is just large
enough to allow insertion and effective gripping of the assembly tool for tightening and loosening of the grommet. The assembly tool elongates the moment arm available for exertion of force required to tighten or loosen the grommet, thereby, reducing the amount of effective force required to tighten or loosen the grommet.
[0032] In an embodiment, an L-shaped tool is used to assemble the
grommet by tightening or loosening the grommet. In an embodiment, a short end of the L-shaped tool is adapted to be inserted in the hole in the grommet, while a large end is gripped for application of force to tighten or loosen the grommet.

[0033] In an embodiment, the grommet is tightened by turning the
grommet in a clockwise direction and loosened when turned in an anti-clockwise direction. In a preferred embodiment, the grommet is loosened by turning the grommet anti-clockwise through an angle of 15° to 30 . In a preferred embodiment, the grommet is tightened by turning the grommet clockwise through . an angle of 15° to 30°.
[0034] In an embodiment, the grommet includes a locator, said locator
being a projection or a rib on an otherwise circular profile. A decal is adapted to be placed in said circular profile of the grommet. In a preferred embodiment, the circular profile of the grommet forms a depression in which the decal is made to sit snugly in.
[0035] In an embodiment, the decal has a cut-out portion on an inner
circular profile, said cut-out portion being adapted to mesh with the locator of the grommet, such that the decal is allowed to be located on the grommet in only one position and orientation. The arrangement, as disclosed in the present embodiment ensures that the position and orientation of the decal are exactly as desired and any irregularities' of assembly of the decal on the grommet during mass production are consistently and reliably prevented.
[0036] In an embodiment, the lock assembly is disposed in the cut-out of a
rear panel of the saddle-type vehicle or three wheeled vehicle. Said location on the vehicle provides best ergonomic access to the" user of the vehicle to perform various interactions with the vehicle e.g. locking the vehicle. As per an aspect of the present invention, the grommet assembly of the present invention is disposed on the rear panel of the vehicle substantially below the handle bar and upstream of the rider. As per an embodiment of the present invention the lock and grommet assembly along with decal can be disposed on the rear side panel of the vehicle on at least any one of the sides of the vehicle and substantially below the seat.
[0037] As per another aspect of the present invention, the lock and
grommet assembly as explained in the present invention may be disposed on a rear portion of the vehicle, substantially downstream of the rider seat and

preferably on lateral mid plane of the vehicle. All mentioned positions, as described above, have the advantage of enabling ease of access and ease of viewing of the grommet cum decal assembly of the vehicle for both the assembly operator for ease of assembly as well as the user of the vehicle for ease of usage.
[0038] Thus, the present subject matter provides a solution to the existing
problem of dust accumulation in a lock assembly, especially around the grommet due to a frictional grip provided on the grommet for assembly and disassembly of the grommet, while providing an. added advantage of reducing effective force required to be exerted to tighten or loosen the grommet by increasing length of moment arm which is provided by an assembly tool, said assembly tool being inserted into and gripped by a hole provided on the grommet.
[0039] The present subject matter also allows common mass production of
the grommet irrespective of variation of controls allowed to a rider of the saddle-type vehicle by ensuring a reliable attachment of the decal, bearing operational instructions particular to that saddle-type vehicle or three-wheeled vehicle, to the grommet in the exact position and orientation with desired accuracy.
[0040] The arrangement as disclosed, in one or more of the above
embodiments, has the advantage of allowing assembly and disassembly of the grommet of the lock assembly by use of an assembly tool. The hole in the grommet allows insertion of an assembly tool and grips the assembly tool during the process of tightening or loosening of the grommet.
[0041] The present invention discloses an arrangement that dispenses with
the need to have a frictional grip, such as knurling, on the grommet or the lock assembly, thereby preventing accumulation of dirt and other contaminants on a rough surface that conventionally constitutes the frictional grip necessary for tightening and loosening the grommet of the lock assembly or the lock assembly.
[0042] The present invention advantageously discloses an arrangement
where the hole that allows insertion and gripping of the assembly tool is located on a lower portion of the grommet, on an outer edge of the grommet. The location of the hole on the grommet, as described, minimizes the amount of contaminant

entry through said hole and also doesn't interfere with the aesthetic appearance of the grommet and the lock assembly as a whole. However, a plane in which the hole is located in is above a plane of a lowest edge of the grommet, said planes being substantially parallel to each other. The distance between the planes, with the plane of the hole being located above the plane of the lowest edge of the grommet allows sufficient clearance for the assembly tool to function without interfering with any other component of the saddle-type vehicle, such as the rear panel member.
[0043] The present invention additionally has the advantage of enabling ■
secure and tight fixing of the grommet to the saddle-type vehicle through use of
the assembly tool, thereby, preventing any unwanted gap formation which allows
ingress of contaminants. Moreover, requirement of an assembly tool instead of
manual operation of the assembly and removal of the grommet makes the
grommet considerably theft-proof, as the grommet, as disclosed in the present
invention, is adapted to be removed with the assembly tool adapted to fit into the
hole provided and the grommet cannot be simply unscrewed or otherwise
detached manually, i.e., without use of tools. A huge amount of strength, well
beyond that of an average human being would be required to be exerted to match
the strength equivalent to that effected by the assembly tool which has a
mechanical advantage. Moreover, the use of the assembly tool allows assembly of ,
the grommet at a very close tolerance to the contours of the cut-out of the rear
panel which prevents contaminant entry through any gap between the contours of
the cut-out and the lock assembly. The assembly tool, further, prevents damage or
wearing off of the contours of the cut-out in the process of assembly or removal of j
the tool assembly.
[0044] Further, the present invention advantageously discloses a locator
which is a rib or a projection out of an otherwise circular profile in which the decal is made to sit. The locator of the grommet and corresponding cut-out on an inner circular profile of the decal ensures that the decal may be assembled on the grommet only in one particular position and location, thereby preventing misalignment nf the decal and conseauentlv ODerational instructions borne bv said

decal The reliabiUty and consistence of error-free placement of the decal on the grommet allows a common grommet to be mass produced regardless of the different and severa! types and numbers of controls • offered to a rider, across various saddle-type vehicle. Such mass production and standardization of a product has a significant economic advantage.
[0045] Therefore, the present invention addresses the drawbacks prevalent
in the state of the art. Further, it has the added advantage of allowing common
mass manufacture of a product, thereby reducing manufacturing costs. Another,
advantage is providing a smooth surfaced-grommet, thereby increas.ng the ease of
maintenance and cleaning of the lock assembly of the saddle-type vehicle. Apart
from the advantages already mentioned, the described invention has several
advantages over conventional arrangements prevalent in state of the art.
[0046] A few embodiments of the present invention are described in
further detail in conjunction with the figures in the following description. It is i obvious to a person ordinarily skilled in the art that other embodiments of the present invention are possible within the scope of the same. The following embodiment particularly discloses mounting of the grommet. However,- the mounting of the lock assembly i, obvious'from the disclosure made with respect t0 the grommet. Also, the following embodiment particularly discloses the 0 mounting of the grommet to a saddle-type vehtcle. However, it obvious that the disclosed invention is applicable to vehicles, including saddle-type vehicle and three-wheeled vehicle.
[0047] Figure 1 illustrates a left side view of an exemplary saddle-type
' vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodtmen, of the present subject matter. A
,5 mirror of the rear view mirror unit (102) and a windshre.d (101) are mounted on a
handlebar assembly (106) of the saddle-type vehic.e (100). The vehrc.e composes
of a-frame assembly (not shown) which is conventionally an underbone chass.s
frame.
[0048] Typically, the frame assembly (not shown) comprises of a head
30 tube (not shown), a mam tube (not shown), and a patr of side tubes (no. shown).

The head tube (not shown) is disposed towards the front portion. The main tube (not shown) extends downwardly and rearwardly from the head tube (not shown), forming a flat horizontal step-tluough portion (307). The other end of the main tube (not shown) is connected with the pair of side-tubes (not shown) through a bracket (not shown). The head tube (not shown) is configured to rotatably support a steering tube (not shown) and further connected to the front suspension system (not shown) at the lower end. A handlebar support member (not shown) is connected to an upper end of the steering tube (not shown) and supports the handlebar assembly (106).
[0049] Two telescopic front suspension system (not shown) is attached to
a bracket (not shown) on the lower part of the steering tube (not shown) on which is supported the front wheel (109). The upper portion of the front wheel (109) is covered by a front fender (108) mounted to the lower portion of the steering shaft (not shown). A front panel assembly (103) is disposed in a front portion of the saddle-type vehicle (100), above the front fender (108).
[0050] A rear panel member (104) is disposed behind the front panel
assembly (103). The rear panel member (104) faces the rider and acts as a leg shield for the rider. A lock assembly (shown in figure 2) is disposed, in the present embodiment, in a cut-out in the rear panel member (104).
[0051] A seat (107) is supported on the pair of side-tubes (not shown) on
which a rider may sit. Generally, the storage box (not shown) is supported between front portions of the left and right end of the pair of side-tubes (not shown) so as to be disposed below the seat (107). A fuel tank assembly (not shown) is disposed on between the rear portions of the pair of the side-tubes (not shown).
[0052] The rear wheel (105) is covered by a rear fender (110). The rear
wheel (105) is supported towards a rear side of the frame by a transmission member (not shown) which is horizontally coupled swingably to the rear of the frame assembly of the saddle-type vehicle through a rear suspension system (not shown).

[0053] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of a lock assembly (200) of
an exemplary saddle-type vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The lock assembly (200) is disposed in a cut-out (203) of the rear panel member (104). The cut-out (203) is not visible in figure 2, as' '
I diameter of outer edge (201o) of a grommet (201) of the lock-assembly (200) is adapted to be greater than the diameter of the cut-out (203). .The diameter of the outer edge (201o) of the grommet (201) of the lock assembly (200) is ensured to be greater than the diameter of the cut-out (203) in order to prevent entry of-contaminants like dirt, dust or water through a gap (209) formed between the cut-
I out (203) and the lock assembly (200). In the present embodiment described figure 2, a decal (202) is placed over the grommet (201).
[0054] A hole (205) located on the outer edge (201o) of the grommet
(201). A cross-sectional view of the lock assembly (200) in a plane A-A' is illustrated in figure 2a. The plane A-A' passes through a centre of a circle formed by the diameter of the outer edge (201o) of the grommet (201). The grommet (201) surrounds a lock (210) of the lock-assembly (200).
[0055] Figure 2a illustrates a cross-sectional view of the lock assembly
(200) of an exemplary saddle-type vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. As seen in the present figure clearly, i the diameter of outer edge (201o) of. the grommet (201) is larger than the diameter of.the cut-out (203) provided in the rear panel member (104). The grommet (201) is adapted to cover the gap (209) formed between contours of the cut-out (203) and the lock-assembly (200) to prevent ingress of contaminants through said gap (209).
[0056] The decal (202) is placed on the grommet (201), as shown in trie
figure, to etch, carve or, in any other manner, provide details of operation of the lock (210). The grommet (200) is adapted to surround the lock (210).
[0057] Figure 3 illustrates a perspective.view of a grommet (201) of the
lock assembly (200) of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle (100), in accordance
> with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The grommet (201) has the

hole (205) on the outer edge (201o) and the decal (202) placed over the grommet (201). The hole (205) is used to insert an assembly tool (shown in figure 4). The assembly tool (shown in Figure 4) is used to loosen or tighten the lock assembly (200) fitted into the cut-out (203) in the rear panel member (104), in the present embodiment.
[0058] The decal (202), in the present embodiment, is pasted over the
grommet (201). The grommet (201) has a locator (301) which is shaped as a projection jutting out of a circular profile (302). The locator (301) ensures the decal (202) is pasted in the exact position so as to correctly indicate the details of operation of the lock (210). The locator (301) prevents misalignment of the decal (202) on the grommet (201) during assembly.
[0059] Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of the lock assembly (200)
and an assembly tool (401) for the lock assembly (200) of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter..The assembly tool (401) is used to tighten or loosen the lock assembly (200) to facilitate easy removal or assembly of the lock assembly (200) in the cut¬out provided in the rear panel member (104). As shown in the figure, the assembly lock (401) is inserted, on a first end, into the hole (205) provided on the outer edge (201o) of the grommet (201). Another end of the assembly tool (401), preferably substantially perpendicular to the first end, is used to turn the lock assembly (200) between angle denoted by line L and line T.
[0060] In the present embodiment, the lock assembly (200) is adapted to
be loosened when turned clockwise and adapted to be tightened when the lock assembly (200) is turned in an anti-clockwise direction. Therefore, the lock assembly (200) is adapted to be loosened when the lock assembly (200) is turned from the angular position denoted by the line T to the angular position denoted by the line L. The lock assembly (200) is adapted to be tightened when the lock assembly (200) is turned from the angular position denoted by the line L to the angular position denoted by the line T.

[0061] The provision of the hole (205) on the outer edge (20) enables
insertion of the assembly tool (401) which allows application of force at a distance from the lock assembly (200), thereby, increasing length of moment arm, which in turn reduces the force required to be applied to achieve the same moment required to unscrew or loosen the lock assembly (200) fitted to the cut¬out (203) of the rear panel member (104). Thus, the present invention enables use of an assembly tool, and thereby a reduction of force required to be applied to tighten or loosen the lock assembly (200), in turn, easing the process of assembly or disassembly of the lock assembly (200) with the saddle-type vehicle (100).
[0062] The lock assembly (200) includes the grommet (201) with the hole
(205) on the outer edge (201o), the decal (202) and the lock (210). The decal (202) has instructions of operation of a key in the lock (210) of the lock assembly (200), as shown in the figure 4.
[0063] Figure 5 illustrates a top view of the grommet (201) of the lock
assembly (200) of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. In the present embodiment, the grommet (201) includes the locator (301) which is the projection jutting out of the. otherwise circular profile (302). The cross-sectional area (201C) of the grommet (201), adapted to hold the decal (202), is uniform throughout the circular profile (302) except for the portion of the locator (301) where the cross-sectional area (201D) is slightly smaller due to the projection formed by the locator (301).
[0064] Figure 5a illustrates a cross-sectional view of the grommet (201) of
the lock assembly (200) of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle (200), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. As seen in the figure, the cross-sectional area of the circular profile (302) of the decal (202) holding portion of the grommet (200) is a uniformly equal cross-section (201C) except for the locator (301) which juts out of the otherwise circular profile (302), thereby, resulting in a smaller cross-section (201D) due to said locator (301).
[0065] The locator (301) enables the decal (202) to be assembled in the
exact position, so as to prevent likelihood of misalignment of the decal (202) with

respect to the grommet (201) and the lock (210). Misalignment of the decal (202) with respect to the lock (210) leads to misplacement of the details of operation of the lock (210). Engraving or marking of the grommet (201) with operational instructions to key the lock (210) does not allow manufacture of a common lock assembly (200) which may be mounted with the decal (202) specific to that particular saddle-type vehicle (100). Attaching the decal (202) to the grommet (201) incurs the likelihood of a misalignment. The present invention removes said likelihood of misalignment through the locator (301).
[0066] Figure 6a illustrates a top view of a decal (202) of the lock
assembly (200) of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The decal (202) as shown in figure 6a has four instructions for operation of the lock (210). In the present embodiment, the instructions on the decal (202) directs the rider to position the key in the lock (210) at an ON position (601a) to enable switching on a power train that propels the saddie-type vehicle (100). Turning of the key anti-clockwise to align the key to an OFF position (602a) switches off the power train. The handlebar assembly (106) of the saddle-type vehicle (100) also remains unlocked in this position. Further turning of the key in an anti-clockwise direction, while pushing the key deeper into the lock (210), up to a LOCK position (603a) results in locking of the handlebar assembly (106) of the saddle-type vehicle (100). In the present embodiment, the saddle-type vehicle (100) is designed to allow the rider to control only the switching ON of the power train, switching OFF of the power train, locking the handlebar assembly (106) and unlocking the handlebar assembly (106).
[0067] The decal (202) has a cut-out portion (202c) with a slight cut-out in
an inner circular profile (202P) to accommodate the locator (301) of the grommet (201) of the lock assembly (200).
[0068] Figure 6b illustrates a.top view of a decal (202) of the lock
assembly (200) of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle (100), in accordance with another embodiment of the present subject matter. In this embodiment, the rider of the saddle-type vehicle (100) is given control to switch on the power train,

switch off the power train, lock the handlebar assembly (106), unlock the handlebar assembly (106), open a cap of a fuel tank, lock a helmet to the saddie-type vehicle (100) and unlock said helmet. The number of controls offered to the rider, in this embodiment, as seen in figure 6b is more than those offered in the previous embodiment as illustrated by Figure 6a.
[0069] In the present embodiment, the decal (202) denotes an ON position
(601b) at which, when the key is oriented, the power train is switched on. The power train is switched off by orienting the key to an OFF position (602b), at which the handlebar assembly (106) also remains unlocked. The key is pushed deeper and further turned anti-clockwise to position (603b) lock the handlebar assembly (106) of the saddle-type vehicle (100). On turning the key to position 604d, the cap of the fuel tank is opened. Orienting the key to align with position 605b allows the rider to lock the helmet and at position 606b, the helmet is unlocked.
[0070] In the present embodiment as well, the decal (202) has the cut-out
portion (202c) with the slight cut-out in the inner circular profile (202P) to accommodate the locator (301) of the grommet (201) of the lock assembly (200).
[0071] Thus, the present invention describes a saddle-type vehicle (100)
having a lock assembly (200) having a grommet (201) which has a hole adapted to receive and grip an assembly tool (401), said assembly too! (401) being used to assemble and remove the grommet (201) of the lock assembly (200). The present invention also discloses a saddle-type vehicle (100) having a lock assembly (200) in which instructions to operate certain functions of the saddie-type vehicle (200) are provided on a decal (202) located on a grommet (201), said grommet (201) having a locator (301) and the decal (202) correspondingly having a cut-out . portion (202c), the locator (301) being adapted to engage only with the cut-out portion (202c) of the decal (202), which enables assembly of the decal (202) to the grommet (202) without misalignment of the decal (202).
[0072] It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not
necessarily limited to the features described herein. Many modifications and

variations of the present subject matter are possible in the light of above disclosure. Therefore, within the scope of claims of the present subject matter, the present disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described.

We claim:
■ 1. A vehicle (100) comprising a lock assembly (200) including a lock (210), wherein the lock assembly (200) includes a hole (205), said hole (205) being adapted to receive at least an end of an assembly tool (401), said assembly tool (401) being adapted to perform at least one of loosening arid tightening of the lock assembly (200).
2. A vehicle (100) comprising a lock assembly (200) including a lock (210), wherein said lock assembly (200) includes a grommet (201), the grommet (201) including the hole (205) adapted to receive said at least an end of an assembly tool (401), said assembly tool (401) being adapted to perform at least one of loosening and tightening of the grommet (201).
3. The vehicle (100) according to claim 2, wherein said hole (205) is located on an outer edge (201o) of the grommet (201).
4. The vehicle (100) according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein said hole (205) is located on a lower portion of the outer edge (201o) of the grommet (201), said location of the hole (205) being in a plane above a plane formed by a lowest portion of the outer edge (201o) of the grommet (201).
5. The vehicle (100) according to claim 2, wherein the lock assembly (200) includes a decal (202) bearing operational instructions of the lock (210), said decal (202) being mounted on the grommet (201).
6. The vehicle (100) according to claim 2, wherein the grommet (201) includes a circular profile (302) adapted to receive the decal (202).
7. The vehicle (100) according to claim 2 or claim 6, wherein the grommet (201) includes a locator (301) adapted to project out of the circular profile (302).

8. The vehicle (100) according to claim 1, wherein the lock assembly (200) includes a decal (202) bearing operational instructions of the lock (210), said decal (202) being mounted on the lock assembly (200).
9. The vehicle (100) according to claim 8, wherein the grommet (201) includes a circular profile (302) adapted to receive the decal (202).
10. The vehicle (100) according to claim 1 or claim 8, wherein the lock assembly (200) includes a locator (301) adapted to project out of the circular profile (302).
11. The vehicle (100) according to claim 7 or claim 10, wherein the decal (202) includes a cut-out portion (202c) adapted to mesh with the locator (301).
12. The vehicle (100) according to claim 11, wherein the cut-out portion (202c) is on an inner circular profile (202P) of the decal (202).
13. The vehicle (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the lock assembly (200) is disposed on a handlebar assembly (106) of the saddle-type vehicle (100).
14. The vehicle (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the assembly tool (401) is an L-shaped tool.
15. A method for assembling a grommet to a lock assembly (200), said method comprising the steps of:
loosely mounting the grommet (201) to the lock assembly (200) to position the grommet (201) over the lock assembly (200);
passing at least an end of an assembly tool (401) through a hole (205) on said grommet (201);

tightening the grommet (201) using the assembly tool (401);
mounting a decal (202) on the grommet (201), said decal (202) having a cut-out portion (202c) adapted to mesh with a locator (301) included in the grommet (201).
16. A method for disassembling a grommet from a lock assembly (200), said method comprising the steps of:
passing at least an end of an assembly tool (401) through a hole (205) on said grommet (201);
loosening the grommet (201) using the assembly tool (401);
removal of the grommet (201) from the lock assembly (200) after said loosening of the grommet (201) from the lock assembly (200);