TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to a motorcycle type two-wheeled
vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mounting bracket for the motorcycle type two-wheeled vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Motorcycle type two-wheeled vehicles are one of the most affordable
forms of motorized transport and for most of the world's population they are the most common type of motor vehicle. Conventionally, the" motorcycle type two-wheeled vehicle comprises a frame assembly, onto which all mechanical, electrical and fairing or bodywork parts are mounted.
[0003] Generally, the frame assembly of the motorcycle type two-wheeled
vehicle is a load bearing structure normally fabricated as a single piece using components such as steel tube sections, channel sections and gussets welded together in a predetermined configuration. Typically, the mechanical and electrical parts of the' motorcycle type two-wheeled vehicle such as the seat assembly, side cover, footrest assembly, stand, fuel tank and shock absorbers, grab handles and steering assemblies are mounted or fixed on the frame assembly at predetermined locations. Thus, besides providing basic strength and stiffness to the motorcycle type two-wheeled vehicle and holding the vehicle parts and bearing the weight thereof, the frame assembly also takes loads resulting from engine vibrations, gear change forces, wheel excitation and handling loads such as putting the vehicle on or off a stand.
[0004] In an existing motorcycle type. two-wheeled vehicle, a plurality of
brackets corresponding to the mounting of a number of mechanical and electrical parts of the vehicle are welded on said frame assembly. Thus, increasing the number of parts, welds, overall cost and weight of the vehicle. Furthermore, the increased number of welding involved in the process of fixedly securing said plurality of the brackets on the frame assembly for the purpose of mounting the number of mechanical and electrical parts on the vehicle results in welding

distortions, or mounting deformations during movement or transportation of the vehicle and hence leads to inaccuracies in the dimensions and tolerances of the frame assembly. Thus, the dimensional variations caused by the increased number of parts and welds affects the aerodynamic considerations of the vehicle and can lead to .significant expense in remounting of different vehicle parts and assemblies. Furthermore, mounting provisions in the form of at least one mounting hole formed in one or more brackets welded on the frame assembly of the vehicle are visible in a complete view of the vehicle and hence affects the aesthetic value and appearance of the vehicle.
[0005] Hence, it is desirable to provide an improved at least one mounting
provision for detachably securing the number of mechanical and electrical parts on the vehicle frame assembly. Further, it is needed to provide an improved and modified at least one mounting provision for one or more mechanical, electrical parts of the vehicle which can withstand damage and distortion caused in the frame assembly due to the vibrations and deflection of said one or more mechanical, electrical parts of the vehicle mounted to the frame assembly.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] 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.
[0007] Fig.l is a side view of a motorcycle type two-wheeled vehicle as per ■
one embodiment of the present invention.
[0008] Fig.2 is a side .view of at least one rear frame of a rear sub frame of
the motorcycle type two-wheeled vehicle of Fig.l illustrating at least one mounting bracket fixedly attached therein as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0009] Fig.3 is a perspective view of at least one rear frame of a rear sub
frame of the motorcycle type two-wheeled vehicle of Fig.l illustrating said at least

one mounting bracket fixedly attached therein as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[00010] Fig.4 is a perspective view of said at least one mounting bracket illustrating a bracket body as per one embodiment of the present invention
[00011] Fig.5 is a perspective view of said at least one mounting bracket illustrating at least one primary mount portion and at least one accessory mount portion provided therein as per one embodiment of the present invention
[00012] Fig. 6 is a perspective exploded view of said at least one rear frame of the rear sub frame of the motorcycle type two-wheeled vehicle of Fig.l illustrating a pair of left and right footrest assembly and at least a portion of a battery tray detachably secured to said at least one mounting bracket as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[00013] Fig.7 is a transverse sectional view of one of said pair of left and right footrest assembly being detachably secured to said at least one mounting bracket as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[00014] Fig.8 is a longitudinal sectional view of said at least one rear frame of said rear sub frame of the motorcycle type two-wheeled vehicle of Fig. 1 and said at least one mounting bracket being fixedly attached to said at least one rear frame as per one embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00015] Conventionally, a frame assembly of a motorcycle type two- wheeled vehicle acts as a load bearing member onto which a number of mechanical and electrical parts of the vehicle including assemblies and sub-assemblies are mounted. Typically, a plurality of brackets fixedly attached to said frame assembly corresponds to the mounting provisions for the mounting of said number of mechanical and electrical parts of the vehicle. Hence, vibrations and deflections of the parts including assemblies and sub-assemblies of the vehicle during movement or transportation of the vehicle results in welding distortions in at least a portion of the vehicle frame assembly. For instance, a left footrest assembly and

a right footrest assembly are mounted to a left bracket and a right bracket welded on the frame assembly, respectively. Hence, any deflection of said pair of left and right footrest assemblies results in distortions and thus damage to said at least a portion of the frame assembly. Furthermore, in another known mounting of at least one electrical part of the vehicle including a vehicle battery being disposed below a seat assembly of the motorcycle type two-wheeled vehicle, a battery tray configured for supporting' the vehicle battery is welded on the vehicle frame assembly through four different brackets with two each welded on a left and right rear frames of the frame assembly. Thus, mounting mechanism of each of said mechanical and electrical part to said vehicle frame assembly requires at least one bracket being welded to said at least a portion of the frame assembly.
[00016] Further, each of said plurality of the brackets corresponding to the
mounting of at least one part, assembly or sub-assembly of the vehicle to the vehicle frame assembly results in an overall increase in the number of components, welds on the vehicle and hence increases cost, weight and expensive tooling for the vehicle. Furthermore, since some of the mounting provisions with at least one fastener including bolts and nuts are visible in complete vehicle view, thus the external appearance of the vehicle is adversely affected.
[00017] Hence it is desirable to provide an improved and modified mounting provisions for one or more mechanical and electrical parts on the frame assembly of the vehicle. Further, it is needed to provide improved mounting provision comprising a modified structure with enhanced reliability, stiffness and strength.
[00018] With the above objective in view, the present invention relates to an improved and modified mounting provision for one or more mechanical and electrical assembly for the vehicle. In one embodiment of the present invention, at least one mounting bracket is fixedly attached through a welding process to at least a portion of said frame assembly of the motorcycle type vehicle. As per one embodiment of the prevent invention, said at least one mounting bracket comprises of at least two mounting provisions integrally formed therein and adapted to mount at least two parts including a vehicle assembly of said number

)f mechanical and electrical parts of the vehicle to the vehicle frame assembly, "urther, said at least one mounting bracket comprises a box-section bracket body lefming a modified structure with improved and enhanced stiffness and strength.
00019] The object of the present invention is to provide at least two nounting provisions integrally formed in said at least one mounting bracket. In me embodiment of the present invention, said at least two mounting provisions in aid at least one mounting bracket is configured for detachably securing said at east two parts from said number of mechanical and electrical parts of the vehicle o the frame assembly. Thus, said at least one mounting bracket with enhanced tiffness and strength provides for modified, improved and integrated mounting >rovisions of said at least two parts of the vehicle including the pair of left and ight footrest assembly and the battery tray to the vehicle frame assembly.
00020] As per one embodiment of the present invention, said vehicle omprises the frame assembly extending along the vehicle longitudinal direction, lie frame assembly includes a front sub frame and a rear sub frame detachably ssembled to said front sub frame. In one' embodiment, said rear sub frame omprises at least one rear frame including a pair of left and right rear frames. :urther, in the motorcycle type two-wheeled vehicle, a seat assembly is supported iy said rear sub frame of the frame assembly. In one embodiment, a battery tray onfigured for supporting a vehicle battery is disposed below said seat assembly. Vs per one embodiment, a pair of left and right footrest assembly are disposed 'ertically lower than the seat assembly. Referring to one embodiment, said notorcycle type two-wheeled vehicle includes said at least one mounting bracket ixedly attached to at least a portion of each of said pair of left and right rear rames of said rear sub frame.
00021] The present invention relates to said at least one mounting bracket ixedly attached to said each of the pair of left and right rear frames of the rear sub rame of the vehicle frame assembly. In one embodiment, said at least one nounting bracket comprises the bracket body defining the box-section. Referring o one embodiment, said at least two mounting provisions are integrally formed in

aid at least one mounting bracket. In one embodiment, said at least two mounting irovisions includes at least one primary mount portion formed in at least a portion if a bottom surface of said bracket body and said at least one accessory mount onion formed in at least a ponion of a side surface of the bracket body of said at ^ast one mounting bracket. As per one embodiment of the present invention, said t least one primary mount ponion formed in said at least a ponion of the bottom urface of said bracket body is configured for detachably securing one of said pair f left and right footrest assembly to said vehicle frame assembly. Further, as per ne embodiment, said at least one mounting bracket comprises at least one lounting member integrally formed with said bracket body. In one embodiment, aid at least one mounting member includes said at least one accessory mount onion adapted for detachably securing at least a portion of said battery tray to the ehicle frame assembly. As per one embodiment, said at least one primary mount ortion of said bracket body includes at least one internally threaded hole and at 2ast one nut fixedly attached therein. As per one embodiment, said at least one -nternally threaded hole is configured for receiving at least one bolt for detachably ecuring said pair of left and right footrest assembly to said vehicle frame ssembly. Furthermore, referring to one embodiment, said at least one accessory nount portion of said at least one mounting bracket is adapted for receiving at sast one fastener including a clip nut for detachably securing said at least a iortion of said battery tray to the vehicle frame assembly.
D0022] In one embodiment of the present invention, each of said pair of left nd right footrest assembly includes a lever arm, a foot peg mount portion and at 2ast one muffler mount portion formed in said at least a portion of the lever arm. •LS per one embodiment, each of said pair of left and right footrest assembly being ietachably secured to said at least one mounting bracket facilitates in detachably ecuring a muffler assembly to said at least one muffler mount portion provided in aid in at least a portion of said pair of left and right footrest assembly and thus >revents the vibration of the muffler assembly during the movement of the 'ehicle.

[00023] It is an object of the present invention to provide at least one mounting bracket fixedly attached to each of said pair of left and right rear frames of the rear sub frame of the vehicle frame assembly and comprises of said at least two mounting provisions integrally formed in said box-section bracket body of said at least one mounting bracket. Thus, said bracket body of said at least one mounting bracket with said at least two mounting provision formed therein provides an improved mounting structure with enhance stiffness and strength.
[00024] In one embodiment of the present invention, said at least two parts of the vehicle including said pair of left and right footrest assembly and the battery tray for supporting the vehicle battery are integrally secured to the vehicle frame assembly through said at least one mounting bracket being fixedly attached to said at least a portion of the vehicle frame assembly. In one embodiment, said at least one mounting bracket comprises the bracket body defining said box-section and including said at least one primary mount portion formed in said at least portion of said bottom surface of the bracket body and hence said at least two mounting provisions in said at least one mounting bracket for said pair of left and right footrest assembly is not visible in complete vehicle view and hence provides an improved appearance of the vehicle. Further, said battery tray being disposed below the seat assembly of the vehicle comprises of a front portion including at least two front mounting holes and a rear portion including at least two rear mounting holes. In one embodiment, said at least two front mounting holes of said battery tray is configured for mounting said front portion of the vehicle battery to said pair of left and right rear frame through at least one bracket provided on each of said pair of left and right rear frames. In one embodiment, said at least two rear mounting holes of said battery tray is configured for mounting said rear portion to said pair of left arid right rear frame through at least one accessory mount portion formed in said at least one mounting bracket being fixedly attached to said pair of left and right rear frames. Thus, reducing the number of separate brackets for mounting of said pair of left and right footrest assembly and the battery tray on the vehicle frame assembly. And hence, reducing the overall weight and cost for the vehicle.

[00025] As per one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one mounting bracket being fixedly attached on said at least a portion of said each of the pair of the left and right rear frame provides an integrated mounting provisions for mounting said at least two parts of the vehicle including said pair of left and right footrest assembly and the battery tray to the vehicle frame assembly.
[00026] In one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one mounting bracket with at least two mounting provisions integrated on said bo.x-section bracket body provides enhanced reliability, stiffness, strength to the mounting of said at least two components on the vehicle and further significantly reduces the welding distortion of said at least one mounting bracket during vibrations of said at least one part including said pair of left and right footrest assembly on the vehicle. Moreover, as per one embodiment of the present invention, due to the box-section bracket body, said at least one mounting bracket can withstand the deflection due to said pair of left and right footrest assembly and the vibration'due to said muffler assembly being detachably secured to said at least one muffler mount portion provided on said at least a portion of said lever arms of said pair of left and right footrest assembly.
[00027] It is advantageous to provide at least two mounting provisions being integrally formed in said at least one mounting bracket being fixedly attached to said at least a portion of said each of the pair of the left and right rear frames. In one embodiment, said at least two mounting provisions are configured for-mounting said at least two parts including assemblies and sub-assemblies of the vehicle to the vehicle frame assembly. Thus, said at least one mounting bracket with said at least two mounting provisions formed therein, reduces the number of welds, number of brackets on the frame assembly and overall cost for the vehicle. Further, it is advantageous to provide an improved mounting provisions on the vehicle frame assembly which can facilitate in improving the appearance and enhancing the aesthetic value of the motorcycle type two-wheeled vehicle.
[00028] 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.
[00029] Exemplary embodiments detailing features of the motorcycle type two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with the present invention will be described hereunder. Application of the present invention will be extended to all three-wheeled vehicles and four -wheeled vehicles.
[00030] 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.
[00031] Fig. 1 illustrates a right side view of an exemplary motorcycle type two-wheeled vehicle (100) (hereinafter 'vehicle'), -in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. As per one embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle body frame assembly (100) extends along a vehicle longitudinal axis (AA). In one embodiment, said vehicle body frame assembly - (100) for the vehicle (1) comprises a front sub frame (F') and a rear sub frame (R'). Referring to one embodiment of the'present invention, the rear sub frame (R') is connected to the front sub frame (F*) by a fastener member including bolts and screws. In one embodiment, said front sub frame (F') includes at least one main frame (102) extending rearward from a head tube (101). As per one. embodiment of the present invention, said at least one main frame (102) includes

at least a pair of left and right main frames (102L), (102R) placed in the vehicle width direction. As per one embodiment of the present invention, said rear sub frame (R') comprises at least one rear frame (103) including a pair of left and right rear frames (103L), (103R) placed in the vehicle width direction. Referring to one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one rear frame (103) is connected to said at least one main frame (102) by fastener members, respectively, to form a trellis frame structure. As per one embodiment of the present invention, a fuel tank (10) is placed over said pair of left and right main frames (102L), (102R) and is located rearward relative to the handlebar assembly (8). As per one embodiment of the present invention, a seat assembly (11) is placed over at least a portion of the said pair of right and left rear frames (103L), (103R) and rearward relative to the fuel tank (10). The seat assembly (11) comprises of a driver seat (16) and a pillion seat (12) disposed rearwardly of the driver's seat (16).Further, referring to one embodiment, each of said pair of main frames (103) includes the plurality of pipe members and the plurality of joint members which are coupled to each other, typically by welding. The pair of left and right main frames (102L), (102R) are firmly joined to each other via the head tube (101).
[00032] Further in Fig.l, as per one embodiment, in a front portion (F) of the vehicle (1), a steering shaft (not shown) is supported rotatably in a certain range. The handlebar assembly (8) includes a pair of right and left handlebars (not shown) protruding to the left and the right, respectively. Further, the handlebar assembly (8) 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. A steering handle (not shown) is rotatably supported, independently of a front fork assembly (15), on a steering stem provided on the head tube (101) of the vehicle body frame assembly (100). An upper portion of the front wheel (2) is covered by a front fender (4) which prevents mud and water from getting deflected towards the steering shaft. The front wheel (2) is rotatably mounted on the front portion (F) thereof. The front fork assembly (15) forms a front suspension system and serves as a rigidity component. Further, the front fork assembly (15) is mounted

over the front fender (4). In a portion lying ahead of the front fork assembly (15), a lighting device such as a headlamp (5) is disposed in a headlamp housing (14), a pair of signalling 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 (7) is mounted to the front of the vehicle (1). A front cowl (18) is mounted to the front of the vehicle (1). A pair of rear view mirror (6) 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. Further, in a rear body portion (R) of the vehicle (1), a rear wheel (3) is rotatably mounted on the rear body portion (R) thereof. A rear suspension .. system, which is a hydraulic damped arrangement, is connected to the .body frame assembly (100) at the rear body portion (R) of the vehicle (1). The rear suspension system for the vehicle (1) typically comprises a damper or shock absorber and a spring unit (9) usually employed to connect each right and left side of, or the whole swing arm unit (not shown) to the vehicle body frame assembly (100). An internal combustion engine (not shown) is mounted to a front lower portion of the vehicle body frame assembly (100) by means of an engine mounting bracket (not ■ shown). As per one embodiment of the present invention, said vehicle (1) comprises at least one mounting bracket (300) (shown in Fig.2) being fixedly attached to each of said pair of left and right rear frame (103L), (103R). In one embodiment, a battery tray (400) is configured for supporting a vehicle battery and a pair of left and right footrest assembly comprising a left footrest assembly (200L) and a right footrest assembly (200R) is detachably secured to said at least one mounting bracket (300).
[00033] . Fig.2 is a side view, of said at least one rear frame (103) of a rear sub frame (R*) of the vehicle (1) of Fig.l illustrating said at least one mounting bracket (300) being fixedly attached therein as per one embodiment of the present invention. As per one embodiment, said rear sub frame (R*) is detachably secured to said front sub frame (F') through at least linking section (103a), (103b). In one

embodiment, said rear sub frame (R') comprises said at least one rear frame (103) including said pair of left and right rear frames (103L), (103R) placed in the vehicle width direction. As per one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one mounting bracket (300) is fixedly attached to said at least a portion of said each of the pair of left and right rear frames (103L), (103R). Further in Fig.2, as per one embodiment of the present invention, said left footrest assembly (200L) of said pair of left and right footrest assembly (200) is detachably mounted to said at least one mounting bracket (300) through said at least one fastener including bolts and nuts.
[00034] Fig.3 is a perspective view of said at least one rear frame (103) of the rear sub frame (R') of the vehicle (1) of Fig.l illustrating said at least one mounting bracket (300) fixedly attached therein as per one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, said pair of left and right rear frames (103L), (103R) of said at least one rear frame (103) of said rear sub-frame (R*) comprises said at least one mounting bracket (300) fixedly attached therein. As per one embodiment, said each of the pair of left and right footrest assembly (200L), (200R) is detachably secured to said at least one mounting bracket (300). Further in Fig.3, as per one embodiment, each of said pair of left and right rear frame (103L), (103R) comprises at least one bracket (104L), (104R) fixedly attached. In one embodiment, said at least one bracket (104L), (104R) is configured for detachably securing the front portion (401) of the battery tray (400) through said at least two front mounting holes provided in said front portion (401) of the battery tray (400). In one embodiment, the rear portion (402) of said battery . tray (400) comprises of said at least two rear mounting holes for detachably securing said rear portion (402) of said battery tray (400) to the vehicle rear sub frame (R'). As per one embodiment, said pair of left and right footrest assembly (200L), (200R) includes the lever arm (200L), (200R) and footrest peg (204) detachably attached to said lever arm (203L). As per one embodiment, said each of the pair of left and right footrest assembly (200L), (200R) is detachably mounted to said at least one mounting bracket (300).

[00035] Fig.4 is a perspective view of said at least one mounting bracket
(300) illustrating the bracket body (301) as per one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, said vehicle (1) comprises said at least one mounting bracket (300) being fixedly attached to said at least a portion of each of said pair of left and right rear frames (103L), (103R) of said rear sub frame (R') of the vehicle frame assembly (100).As per one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one mounting bracket (300) comprises the bracket body
(301) defining the box-section. Further, as per one embodiment of present invention, said at least one primary mount portion (303) is formed in said at least portion of the bottom surface (301a) of said bracket body (301) and at least one accessory mount portion (302a) is formed in a side surface (301b) of the bracket body (301). Further in Fig.4, said at least one primary mount portion (303) formed in said at least a portion of .the bottom surface (301a) of said bracket body (301) is configured for detachably securing one of said pair of left and right footrest assembly (200) to said vehicle frame assembly (100).In one embodiment, said at least one mounting bracket (301) comprises said at least one mounting member
(302) integrally formed with said bracket body (301). As per one embodiment, said at least one mounting member (302) includes said at least one accessory mount portion (302a) adapted for detachably securing at least a portion of said battery tray (400) to the vehicle frame assembly (100). Referring to one embodiment, said at least a primary mount portion (302) of said bracket body (301) includes at least one internally threaded hole (303a) and at least one nut (304) (shown in Fig.6) fixedly attached therein. In one embodiment, said at least one internally threaded hole (303a) is configured for receiving said at least one bolt (200a) for detachably securing said pair of left and right footrest assembly (200L), (200R) to said vehicle frame assembly (100). Furthermore, said at least one accessory mount portion (302) of said at-least one mounting bracket (300) is adapted for receiving at least one fastener (400a) for detachably securing said at least a portion of said battery tray (400) to the vehicle frame assembly (100).
[00036] Fig. 5 is a perspective view of said at least one mounting bracket (300) illustrating said bracket body (301) defining the box-section as per one

embodiment of the present invention. Referring to one embodiment, said vehicle (1) comprises said at least one mounting bracket (300) fixedly attached to said at least a portion of each of said pair'of left and right rear frames (103L), (103R) of said rear sub frame (R'). Further in Fig.5, as per one embodiment,, said at least one mounting bracket (300) comprises the bracket body (301) defining said box-section. In one embodiment, said at least one primary mount portion (303) is formed in said at least a portion of the bottom surface (301a) of said bracket body (301) and said at least one accessory mount portion (302a) is formed in said at least a portion of said side surface (301b) of the bracket body (301). Further said at least a primary mount portion (302) of said bracket body (301) includes at least one internally threaded hole (303a) (shown in Fig.4) and said at least one nut (304) fixedly attached therein.
[00037] " Fig.6 is a perspective exploded view of said at least one rear frame " (103) of the rear sub frame (R') of the vehicle (1) of Fig.l illustrating said pair of left and right footrest assembly (200L), (200R) and said at least a portion of the battery tray (400) being detachably secured to said at least one mounting bracket (300) as per one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, said at least one mounting bracket (300) is fixedly attached to said at least a portion of ' each of said pair of left and right rear frames (103L), (103R) of said rear sub frame (R'). In one embodiment, said at least one mounting bracket (300) comprises said bracket body (301) defining the box-section. Referring to one embodiment, said at least one primary mount portion (303) is formed in said at least a portion of the bottom surface (301a) of said bracket body (301) and is configured for detachably securing said one of said pair of left and right footrest assembly (200) to said vehicle frame assembly (100). Thus, as per one embodiment of the present invention, said left footrest assembly (200L) and said right footrest assembly (200R) is detachably secured to said at least one mounting bracket (300) being fixedly attached to said each of the left rear frame (103L) and the right rear frame (103R) of said pair of left and right rear frames (103L), (103R), respectively. As per one embodiment, said each of said pair of left and right footrest assembly including the left foot rest assembly (200L) and right foot

rest assembly (200L) includes the lever arm (203L) and (203R) with the footrest peg (204) detachably attached to said footrest peg mount portion (201L) and (201R), respectively. In one embodiment, said bottom surface (301) of said at least one mounting bracket (300) includes said at least one primary mount portion (303) adapted for receiving said at least one bolt (200a) for detachably securing said each of said pair of foot rest assembly (200L), (200R) to said pair of rear frames (103L), (103R).
[00038] Further in Fig.6, as per one embodiment, said at least one mounting bracket (301) comprises said at least one mounting member (302) integrally formed with said bracket body (301).In one embodiment, said at least one mounting member (302) includes said at least one accessory mount portion (302a) adapted for detachably securing at least a portion of said battery tray (400) to the vehicle frame assembly (100). In one embodiment of the present invention," said battery tray (400) comprises of at least four mounting provisions including said at least two front mounting holes and said at least two rear mounting holes. The front portion (401) of said battery tray (400) includes said at least two front mounting holes and the rear portion (R) of said battery tray (400) said at least two rear mounting holes. In one embodiment, said front portion (401) of the battery tray (400) is detachably secured to said at least a portion of said each of the pair of left and right rear frames (103L), (103R) through said at least one bracket (104L), (104R) being fixedly attached to said at least a portion of said each of the pair of left and right rear frames (103L), (103R). Further, said at least two rear mounting holes of the battery tray (400) is detachably secured to said at least one accessory mount portion (302a) provided on said at least one mounting bracket (300) being fixedly attached to said pair of left and right rear frames (103L), (103R).Thus, as per one embodiment of the present invention, said at least a portion of said battery tray (400) through said at least two rear mounting holes is detachably secured to said at least one accessory mount portion (302a) of said at least one mounting member (302) being integrally formed with said bracket body (301) of said at least one mounting bracket (300). In one embodiment, said at least one accessory mount portion (302) of said at least one mounting bracket (300) is adapted for

receiving at least one fastener (400a) for detachably securing said at least a portion of said battery tray (400) through said at least two rear mounting provisions provided therein. As per one embodiment, said at least one fastener (400a) for detachably securing said at least a portion of said battery tray (400) to -the vehicle frame assembly (100) is the clip nut (400a).
[00039] Fig.7 is a transverse sectional view of one of said pair of left and right footrest assembly (200L), (200R) being detachably secured to said at least one mounting bracket (300) as per one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, said at least a portion of said left rear frame (103L) of said pair of left and right rear frames (103L), (103R) of said rear sub frame (R') of the vehicle frame assembly (100) comprises said at least one mounting bracket (300) fixedly attached therein. As per one embodiment, said at least one primary mount ■ portion (303) is formed in said at least a portion of the bottom surface (301a) of said bracket body (301) of said at least one mounting bracket (300).
[00040] Further in Fig.7, as per one embodiment, said left footrest assembly (200L) of said pair of left and right footrest assembly (200L), (200R) including the lever arm (203L) and said footrest peg (204) is detachably secured to said at least one primary mount portion (303) of said bracket body (301) of said at least one mounting bracket (300) through said at least one bolt (200a). In one embodiment, said at least a primary mount portion (302) of said bracket body (301) includes at least one internally threaded hole (303a) and at least one nut (304) fixedly attached therein. In one embodiment, said at least one internally threaded hole (303a) is configured for receiving at least one bolt (200a) for detachably securing said pair of left and right footrest assembly (200L), (200R) to said vehicle frame assembly (100).
[00041] Fig.8 is a longitudinal sectional view of said at least one rear frame (103) of said rear sub frame (R') of the vehicle (1) of Fig.l and said at least one mounting bracket (300) being fixedly attached to each of said pair of left and right rear frames (103L), (103R) of said at least a portion of said at least one rear frame (103), as per one embodiment of the present invention.

[00042] In one embodiment, said each of said pair of left and right foot rest assembly (200L), (200R) is detachably secured to said at least one mounting bracket (300) being fixedly attached to said at least a portion of said pair of left and right rear frames (103L), (103R). As per one embodiment, said bottom surface (301a) of the bracket body (301) of said at least one mounting bracket (300) includes said at least one primary mount portion (303). In one embodiment, . said at least a primary mount portion (302) of said bracket body (301) includes said at least one internally threaded hole (303a) and at least one nut (304) fixedly attached therein. Further in Fig.8, said left foot rest assembly of said pair of left and right footrest assembly (200L), (200R) including said lever arm (203L), said footrest peg mount portion (201L) and said at least one muffler mount portion (202) is detachably secured to said at least one mounting bracket (300) through said at least one internally threaded hole (303a) being configured for receiving at,. least one bolt (200a).
[00043] Advantageously, as per one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one mounting bracket being fixedly attached to said frame assembly of the vehicle comprises said at least two mounting provisions being integrally formed in said therein. Further, said at least two mounting provisions in said at least one mounting bracket are configured for mounting said at least two parts including assemblies and sub-assemblies of the vehicle to the vehicle frame assembly. Thus, said at least one mounting bracket with said at least two mounting provisions integrally formed therein, reduces the number of welds, number of brackets on the frame assembly and overall-cost for the vehicle. Additionally, said at least one mounting bracket with the bracket body defining the box-section facilitates improved and enhanced stiffness.