DESC:REAR FENDER ASSEMBLY FOR MOTORCYCLES
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
The present application claims priority from Indian Provisional Patent Application No. 202321023321 filed on 29/03/2023, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by a reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present disclosure generally relates to rear fender assembly of motorcycle. The present disclosure particularly relates to rear fender assembly with harness protection.
BACKGROUND
Generally, the two-wheeler vehicles such as motorcycles have seating capacity of two with one rider and one pillion passenger. The wheels of the motor cycles are generally covered using fenders and/or tyre huggers to prevent splashing of mud. Furthermore, the law also mandates a few accessories to be installed on the motor cycles for the safety of the rider and/or pillion.
Generally, multiple low voltage components are provided on the rear end of the vehicle for various purposes. The low voltage systems such as indicators are mounted on the rear fender of the vehicle. However, the wiring harness of such components is exposed to the environment and other moving mechanical components such as swingarm. During the operation of the vehicle, the wiring harness may be damaged due to the environmental factors and the movement of the mechanical components of the suspension system. Moreover, the mounting of such low voltage component requires additional mounting members leading to increased weight of the vehicle.
Therefore, there exists a need for an improved rear fender assembly that overcomes one or more problems associated as set forth above.
SUMMARY
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a rear fender assembly for a two-wheel vehicle.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a rear fender assembly with harness protection.
In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a rear fender assembly for a two-wheel vehicle. The rear fender assembly comprises an elongated fender member comprising a front end and a tail end; and at least one wiring harness sleeve for accommodating at least one wiring harness of at least one low-voltage component, wherein the at least one wiring harness sleeve is configured along an inner surface of the elongated fender member between the front end and the tail end.
The present disclosure provides a rear fender assembly for a two-wheel vehicle. The rear fender assembly as disclosed by the present disclosure is advantageous in terms of reduced number of failure points in the assembly. The rear fender assembly as disclosed by the present disclosure is advantageous in terms of reducing the number of mountings in the vehicle. The rear fender assembly as disclosed by the present disclosure is advantageous in terms of protecting wiring harness of the rear low voltage components of the vehicle. The rear fender assembly as disclosed by the present disclosure is advantageous in terms of reducing the vibrations. The rear fender assembly as disclosed by the present disclosure is advantageous in terms of reducing weight of the vehicle by sharing of components.
Additional aspects, advantages, features, and objects of the present disclosure would be made apparent from the drawings and the detailed description of the illustrative embodiments constructed in conjunction with the appended claims that follow.
It will be appreciated that features of the present disclosure are susceptible to being combined in various combinations without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The summary above, as well as the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the present disclosure, exemplary constructions of the disclosure are shown in the drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to specific methods and instrumentalities disclosed herein. Moreover, those in the art will understand that the drawings are not to scale. Wherever possible, like elements have been indicated by identical numbers.
Embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the following diagrams wherein:
Figure 1 illustrates a rear fender assembly for a two-wheel vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 2 illustrates an elongated fender member, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
In the accompanying drawings, an underlined number is employed to represent an item over which the underlined number is positioned or an item to which the underlined number is adjacent. A non-underlined number relates to an item identified by a line linking the non-underlined number to the item. When a number is non-underlined and accompanied by an associated arrow, the non-underlined number is used to identify a general item at which the arrow is pointing.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The following detailed description illustrates embodiments of the present disclosure and ways in which they can be implemented. Although some modes of carrying out the present disclosure have been disclosed, those skilled in the art would recognize that other embodiments for carrying out or practicing the present disclosure are also possible.
The description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of certain embodiments of a rear fender assembly and is not intended to represent the only forms that may be developed or utilized. The description sets forth the various structures and/or functions in connection with the illustrated embodiments; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the disclosure that may be embodied in various and alternative forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale; some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention.
While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail below. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure.
The terms “comprise”, “comprises”, “comprising”, “include(s)”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, or system that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or system. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus preceded by “comprises... a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
In the following detailed description of the embodiments of the disclosure, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which are shown by way of illustration-specific embodiments in which the disclosure may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the disclosure, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The following description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense.
The present disclosure will be described herein below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the description with unnecessary detail.
As used herein, the terms “two-wheel vehicle”, and “motorcycles” are used interchangeably and refer to any vehicle having two wheels capable of carrying rider and pillion.
As used herein, the term “rear fender assembly” refers to a component on a vehicle, typically a motorcycle, that's located at the rear wheel. The rear fender assembly provides protection to the rider and the vehicle from dirt, debris, and water sprayed from the rear wheel. Furthermore, the rear fender assembly provides aesthetics, contributing to the overall look of the vehicle.
As used herein, the term “elongated fender member” refers to an element of the rear fender assembly present directly over the wheel covering the tyre. The elongated fender member shield rider and/or pillion from the debris and/or the water spray from the rear wheel of the vehicle.
As used herein, the term “hugger structure member” refers to an element of the rear fender assembly that provides structural and mechanical support to the tyre hugger/fender (elongated fender member).
As used herein, the term “mounting bracket” refers to a support structure design to secure an object on another object. Particularly, the mounting bracket enables mounting of the hugger structure member on swingarm of the vehicle.
As used herein, the term “swingarm” refers to component of the rear suspension system that enables vertical movement and connects the rear wheel with the vehicle.
As used herein, the term “fastening means” refers to an element used to secure one component with another component. The fastening means may include at least one of: nut-bolt, screw, rivet and so forth.
As used herein, the term “wiring harness sleeve” refers to a tube-like component provided to secure and protect wiring harness in the rear fender assembly.
As used herein, the term “mounting member” refers to an element of the elongated fender member configured to enable securing of the elongated fender member with the swingarm.
Figure 1, in accordance with an embodiment, describes a rear fender assembly 100 for a two-wheel vehicle. The rear fender assembly 100 comprises an elongated fender member 102 comprising a front end 102a and a tail end 102b; and at least one wiring harness sleeve 104 for accommodating at least one wiring harness of at least one low-voltage component, wherein the at least one wiring harness sleeve 104 is configured along an inner surface of the elongated fender member 102 between the front end 102a and the tail end 102b.
The present disclosure provides a rear fender assembly 100 for a two-wheel vehicle. The rear fender assembly 100 as disclosed by the present disclosure is advantageous in terms of reduced number of failure points in the assembly. The rear fender assembly 100 as disclosed by the present disclosure is advantageous in terms of reducing the number of mountings in the vehicle. The rear fender assembly 100 as disclosed by the present disclosure is advantageous in terms of protecting wiring harness of the rear low voltage components of the vehicle. The rear fender assembly 100 as disclosed by the present disclosure is advantageous in terms of reducing the vibrations. The rear fender assembly 100 as disclosed by the present disclosure is advantageous in terms of reducing weight of the vehicle by sharing of components.
In an embodiment, the elongated fender member 102 comprises at least one mounting point proximal to the tail end 102b for mounting of the at least one low-voltage component. Beneficially, the at least one mounting point enable the mounting of the low voltage components on the fender itself, thus, eliminating a need of any additional support member.
In an embodiment, the rear fender assembly 100 comprises a pair of hugger structure members 106, wherein the elongated fender member 102 is mounted on the hugger structure members 106 proximal to the tail end 102b of the elongated fender member 102. Beneficially, the pair of hugger structure members 106 enable secure mounting of the elongated fender member 102 and reduce vibrations during the operation of the vehicle.
In an embodiment, the elongated fender member 102 is secured on the hugger structure members 106 by at least one fastening means. Beneficially, the elongated fender member 102 may be removably secured on the hugger structure members 106 by at least one fastening means.
In an embodiment, the pair of hugger structure members 106 comprises at least one mounting bracket 106a at distal end from the elongated fender member 102 for mounting of the hugger structure members 106 on a swingarm of the vehicle.
In an embodiment, the pair of hugger structure members 106 are secured on the swingarm of the vehicle by the at least one fastening means. Beneficially, the pair of hugger structure members 106 may be removably secured on the swingarm of the vehicle by the at least one fastening means.
In an embodiment, the elongated fender member 102 comprises at least one mounting member 102c on the front end 102a. Beneficially, the at least one mounting member 102c enable secure front mounting of the elongated fender member 102.
In an embodiment, the elongated fender member 102 is mounted on the swingarm of the vehicle via the at least one mounting member 102c on the front end 102a. Beneficially, the at least one mounting member 102c prevents any vibrations in the elongated fender member 102 during the operation of the vehicle.
In an embodiment, the elongated fender member 102 is secured on the swingarm of the vehicle by the at least one fastening means. Beneficially, the elongated fender member 102 may be removably secured on the swingarm of the vehicle by the at least one fastening means.
In an embodiment, the rear fender assembly 100 comprises the elongated fender member 102 comprising the front end 102a and the tail end 102b; and the at least one wiring harness sleeve 104 for accommodating the at least one wiring harness of the at least one low-voltage component, wherein the at least one wiring harness sleeve 104 is configured along the inner surface of the elongated fender member 102 between the front end 102a and the tail end 102b. Furthermore, the elongated fender member 102 comprises at least one mounting points proximal to the tail end 102b for mounting of the at least one low-voltage component. Furthermore, the rear fender assembly 100 comprises a pair of hugger structure members 106, wherein the elongated fender member 102 is mounted on the hugger structure members 106 proximal to the tail end 102b of the elongated fender member 102. Furthermore, the elongated fender member 102 is secured on the hugger structure members 106 by at least one fastening means. Furthermore, the pair of hugger structure members 106 comprises at least one mounting bracket 106a at distal end from the elongated fender member 102 for mounting of the hugger structure members 106 on a swingarm of the vehicle. Furthermore, the pair of hugger structure members 106 are secured on the swingarm of the vehicle by the at least one fastening means. Furthermore, the elongated fender member 102 comprises at least one mounting member 102c on the front end 102a. Furthermore, the elongated fender member 102 is mounted on the swingarm of the vehicle via the at least one mounting member 102c on the front end 102a. Furthermore, the elongated fender member 102 is secured on the swingarm of the vehicle by the at least one fastening means.
Figure 2, in accordance with an embodiment, describes that the at least one wiring harness sleeve 104 is removably fixed along the inner surface of the elongated fender member 102 between the front end 102a and the tail end 102b. The rear fender assembly 100 comprises the elongated fender member 102 comprising the front end 102a and the tail end 102b; and the at least one wiring harness sleeve 104 for accommodating the at least one wiring harness of the at least one low-voltage component, wherein the at least one wiring harness sleeve 104 is configured along the inner surface of the elongated fender member 102 between the front end 102a and the tail end 102b.
In the description of the present invention, it is also to be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified or limited, the terms “disposed,” “mounted,” and “connected” are to be construed broadly, and may for example be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected, either mechanically or electrically. They may be connected directly or indirectly through intervening media, or they may be interconnected between two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in specific cases to those skilled in the art.
Modifications to embodiments and combinations of different embodiments of the present disclosure described in the foregoing are possible without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the accompanying claims. Expressions such as “including”, “comprising”, “incorporating”, “have”, and “is” used to describe and claim the present disclosure are intended to be construed in a non-exclusive manner, namely allowing for items, components or elements not explicitly described also to be present. Reference to the singular is also to be construed to relate to the plural where appropriate.
Although embodiments have been described with reference to a number of illustrative embodiments thereof, it should be understood that numerous other modifications and embodiments can be devised by those skilled in the art that will fall within the spirit and scope of the principles of this disclosure. More particularly, various variations and modifications are possible in the component parts and/or arrangements of the subject combination arrangement within the scope of the present disclosure, the drawings, and the appended claims. In addition to variations and modifications in the component parts and/or arrangements, alternative uses will also be apparent to those skilled in the art.
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. A rear fender assembly (100) for a two-wheel vehicle, wherein the rear fender assembly (100) comprises:
- an elongated fender member (102) comprising a front end (102a) and a tail end (102b); and
- at least one wiring harness sleeve (104) for accommodating at least one wiring harness of at least one low-voltage component,
wherein the at least one wiring harness sleeve (104) is configured along an inner surface of the elongated fender member (102) between the front end (102a) and the tail end (102b).
2. The rear fender assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elongated fender member (102) comprises at least one mounting point proximal to the tail end (102b) for mounting of the at least one low-voltage component.
3. The rear fender assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rear fender assembly (100) comprises a pair of hugger structure members (106), wherein the elongated fender member (102) is mounted on the hugger structure members (106) proximal to the tail end (102b) of the elongated fender member (102).
4. The rear fender assembly (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the elongated fender member (102) is secured on the hugger structure members (106) by at least one fastening means.
5. The rear fender assembly (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the pair of hugger structure members (106) comprises at least one mounting bracket (106a) at distal end from the elongated fender member (102) for mounting of the hugger structure members (106) on a swingarm of the vehicle.
6. The rear fender assembly (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the pair of hugger structure members (106) are secured on the swingarm of the vehicle by the at least one fastening means.
7. The rear fender assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elongated fender member (102) comprises at least one mounting member (102c) on the front end (102a).
8. The rear fender assembly (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the elongated fender member (102) is mounted on the swingarm of the vehicle via the at least one mounting member (102c) on the front end (102a).
9. The rear fender assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elongated fender member (102) is secured on the swingarm of the vehicle by the at least one fastening means.
10. The rear fender assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one wiring harness sleeve (104) is removably fixed along the inner surface of the elongated fender member (102) between the front end (102a) and the tail end (102b).