Claims:We claim:
1. A rear grip (220) of a vehicle (100) comprising:
a left arm (221) comprising:
a front left arm portion (221a) adapted to be mounted to a frame (110) of the vehicle (100); and
a rear left arm portion (221b);
a right arm (222) comprising:
a front right arm portion (222a) adapted to be mounted to the frame (110) of the vehicle (100); and
a rear right arm portion (222b);
a connecting member (224) disposed in between the left arm (221) and the right arm (222), wherein the connecting member (224) comprises a locating member (225); and
at-least one middle arm (223) comprising:
a second portion (223b), wherein the second portion (223b) having at-least one mounting provision (223bx, 223by) configured to be removably connected with the vehicle (100); and
a first portion (223a), wherein the first portion (223a) having a linking member (245), wherein the linking member (245) configured to be hingeably mounted to the locating member (225) thereby connecting the at-least one middle arm (223) with the connecting member (224).
2. The rear grip (220) of the vehicle (100) as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the linking member (245) hingeably mounted to the locating member (225) through a fastener (290).
3. The rear grip (220) of the vehicle (100) as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the connecting member (224) comprises an upper portion (224a) and a bottom portion (224b), wherein the locating member (225) disposed on the bottom portion (224b).
4. The rear grip (220) of the vehicle (100) as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the connecting member (224) detachably connected to the rear left arm portion (221b) of the left arm (221), and the rear right arm portion (222b) of the right arm (222).
5. The rear grip (220) of the vehicle (100) as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the left arm (221), the right arm (222) and the connecting member (224) are integrated as a single member.
6. The rear grip (220) of the vehicle (100) as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the connecting member (224) and the at-least one middle arm (223) are integrated as a single member.
7. The rear grip (220) of the vehicle (100) as claimed in the claim 1 and claim 6, wherein the locating member (225) disposed on one of the left arm (221) and the right arm (222), and the linking member (245) disposed on the connecting member (224).
8. The rear grip (220) of the vehicle (100) as claimed in the claim 1 and claim 7, wherein the at-least one middle arm (223) comprises a first middle arm mounted to the left arm (221), and a second middle arm mounted to the right arm (222).
9. The rear grip (220) of the vehicle (100) as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the connecting member (224) comprises a first resting surface (224p) and a second resting surface (224q), wherein the first resting surface (224p) and the second resting surface (224q) provided in proximity of the locating member (225).
10. The rear grip (220) of the vehicle (100) as claimed in the claim 1 and claim 9, wherein the at-least one middle arm (223) hingeably moved between the first resting surface (224p) and the second resting surface (224q).
11. The rear grip (220) of the vehicle (100) as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the at-least one middle arm (223) comprises a first abutting surface (223p) and a second abutting surface (223q), wherein the first abutting surface (223p) and the second abutting surface (223q) provided in proximity of the linking member (245).
12. A vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame (110) comprising a left seat rail (255) and a right seat rail (260), extending rearwardly from a front portion (101) of the vehicle (100);
a mounting plate (270) secured to at least one of, the left seat rail (255) and right seat rail (260);
a rear cowl (230) comprising a left rear cowl (231) and a right rear cowl (232) and a middle rear cowl (235); and
a rear grip (220) comprising:
a left arm (221) comprising:
a front left arm portion (221a) secured to the mounting plate (270) of the frame (110); and
a rear left arm portion (221b);
a right arm (222) comprising:
a front right arm portion (222a) secured to the mounting plate (270) of the frame (110); and
a rear right arm portion (222b);
a connecting member (224) disposed in between the left arm (221) and the right arm (222), wherein the connecting member (224) comprises a locating member (225); and
at-least one middle arm (223) comprising:
a second portion (223b), wherein the second portion (223b) having at-least one mounting provision (223bx, 223by) configured to be removably connected with the frame (110) of the vehicle (100); and
a first portion (223a), wherein the first portion (223a) having a linking member (245), wherein the linking member (245) configured to be hingeably mounted to the locating member (225) thereby connecting the at-least one middle arm (223) with the connecting member (224).
13. The vehicle (100) as claimed in the claim 12, wherein at least one portion of the left arm (221) and the right arm (222) substantially secured between the middle rear cowl (235), the left rear cowl (231) and the right rear cowl (232).
14. The vehicle (100) as claimed in the claim 12, wherein the at-least one mounting provision (223bx, 223by) fastened to a rear bottom portion (250) of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100).
Dated this 22nd day of March, 2022
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Sagar Sudhir Dhatrak
Section Head– COC
, Description:FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle and, more particularly, relates to a rear grip of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Vehicles, such as motorized scooter, motorcycle, etc., include a body frame to support various components of the vehicle. Among other components, a seat, a rear cowl, and a rear grip of the vehicle are also supported by the body frame of the vehicle. The seat of the vehicle is mounted on the body frame for providing seating area to a rider and a passenger and the seat is designed to offer a comfortable ride to the rider and the passenger. The rear cowl of the vehicle is mounted at a rear portion of the body frame to hide an internal structure of the vehicle and additionally, to meet the vehicle aesthetic requirement. The rear grip is mounted on the rear portion of the body frame and configured to be grabbed by a pillion or a passenger for providing hand support. Moreover, the rear grip is designed to meet the vehicle aesthetic requirement.
[0003] Conventionally, the rear grip has two arms (left and right arms) which are mounted on the body frame. During assembly, the rear grip and the rear cowl is mounted on the body frame independently without affecting each other. However, to meet the aesthetic and functional requirement of the vehicle, the three-armed rear grip is introduced. The three-armed rear grip has three arms, which are oriented in such a way that the two arms (left and right arms) of the three-armed rear grip are mounted on an upper side of the body frame and one third arm (middle arm) of the three-armed rear grip is mounted to a lower side of the body frame. The said three-armed rear grip configuration is challenging to mount on the body frame, since during assembly, the rear grip and the rear cowl cannot mount on the body frame independently without affecting each other.
SUMMARY
[0004] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0005] In one aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle comprises a rear grip. The rear grip comprising a left arm, a right arm, a connecting member and at-least one middle arm. The left arm comprising a front left arm portion and a rear left arm portion. The front left arm portion is adapted to be mounted to a frame of the vehicle. The right arm comprising a front right arm portion and a rear right arm portion. The front right arm portion is adapted to be mounted to the frame of the vehicle. The connecting member is disposed in between the left arm and the right arm. The connecting member comprises a locating member. The at-least one middle arm comprising a second portion and a first portion. The second portion is having at-least one mounting provision. The at-least one mounting provision is configured to be removably connected with the vehicle. The first portion is having a linking member. The linking member is configured to be hingeably mounted to the locating member thereby connecting the at-least one middle arm with the connecting member.
[0006] In an embodiment, the linking member is hingeably mounted to the locating member through a fastener.
[0007] In an embodiment, the connecting member comprises an upper portion and a bottom portion. The locating member is disposed on the bottom portion.
[0008] In an embodiment, the connecting member is detachably connected to the rear left arm portion of the left arm, and the rear right arm portion of the right arm.
[0009] In an embodiment, the left arm, the right arm and the connecting member are integrated as a single member.
[00010] In an embodiment, the connecting member and the at-least one middle arm are integrated as a single member.
[00011] In an embodiment, the locating member is disposed on one of the left arm and the right arm, and the linking member is disposed on the connecting member.
[00012] In an embodiment, the at-least one middle arm comprises a first middle arm mounted to the left arm, and a second middle arm mounted to the right arm.
[00013] In an embodiment, the connecting member comprises a first resting surface and a second resting surface. The first resting surface and the second resting surface provided in proximity of the locating member.
[00014] In an embodiment, the at-least one middle arm is hingeably moved between the first resting surface and the second resting surface.
[00015] In an embodiment, the at-least one middle arm comprises a first abutting surface and a second abutting surface. The first abutting surface and the second abutting surface is provided in proximity of the linking member.
[00016] In another aspect of the embodiment, a vehicle comprising a frame, a mounting plate, a rear cowl and a rear grip. The frame comprising a left seat rail and a right seat rail, extending rearwardly from a front portion of the vehicle. The mounting plate is secured to at least one of, the left seat rail and right seat rail. The rear cowl comprising a left rear cowl and a right rear cowl and a middle rear cowl. The rear grip comprising a left arm, a right arm, a connecting member and at-least one middle arm. The left arm comprising a front left arm portion and a rear left arm portion. The front left arm portion is secured to the mounting plate of the frame. The right arm comprising a front right arm portion and a rear right arm portion. The front right arm portion is secured to the mounting plate of the frame. The connecting member is disposed in between the left arm and the right arm. The connecting member comprises a locating member. The at-least one middle arm comprising a second portion and a first portion. The second portion having at-least one mounting provision. The at-least one mounting provision is configured to be removably connected with the frame of the vehicle. The first portion is having a linking member. The linking member is configured to be hingeably mounted to the locating member thereby connecting the at-least one middle arm with the connecting member.
[00017] In an embodiment, the at least one portion of the left arm and the right arm is substantially secured between the middle rear cowl, the left rear cowl and the right rear cowl.
[00018] In an embodiment, the at-least one mounting provision is fastened to a rear bottom portion of the frame of the vehicle.
[00019] It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined together to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.
[00020] In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, the present disclosure provides that the rear grip of the vehicle is adapted to have improved aesthetic appearance.
[00021] In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, the present disclosure eases the mounting of the at-least one middle arm of the rear grip to the vehicle.
[00022] In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, the present disclosure ensures that the assembly steps of the rear cowl and the rear grip remains unchanged even with the addition of the at-least one middle arm of the rear grip.
[00023] In accordance with one more aspect of the disclosure, the present disclosure ensures that the manufacturers get design flexibility with the rear grip designing and mounting due to the hingable mounting connection between the linking member and the locating member.
[00024] In accordance with one more aspect of the disclosure, the present disclosure provides that the mounting and replacement of the three-armed rear grip is cost effective and easy to operate, which can be operated by any personal with minimal skill.
[00025] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00026] The invention itself, together with further features and attended advantages, will become apparent from consideration of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments of the present invention are now described, by way of example only wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[00027] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of an exemplary vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[00028] Figure 2 illustrates a side view of a frame of the vehicle of Figure 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[00029] Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a rear structure of the vehicle of Figure 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[00030] Figures 4 to 6 illustrate views of a rear structure of the vehicle of the Figure 1, illustrating a sequence of mounting left and right rear cowls, a rear grip and a middle rear cowl on left and right seat rails, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[00031] Figure 7 illustrates a side view of a rear structure of the vehicle of Figure 1 having assembled rear grip, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[00032] Figure 7a illustrates a bottom side view of the rear structure of the vehicle of Figure 1 depicting mounting of the rear grip to the rear cowl, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[00033] Figure 8a illustrates a side view of the left arm and the right arm depicting mounting of the at-least one middle arm, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[00034] Figure 8b illustrates a side view of the left arm and the right arm depicting mounting of the at-least one middle arm with a fastener in exploded position, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[00035] Figure 8c illustrates a side view of the rear grip in assembled position, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[00036] Figure 8d illustrates another side view of the rear grip depicting a first resting surface, a second resting surface a first abutting surface and a second abutting surface, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00037] The drawings referred to in this description are not to be understood as being drawn to scale except if specifically noted, and such drawings are only exemplary in nature.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00038] While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, an embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described here below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the spirit and the scope of the invention.
[00039] The term “comprises”, comprising, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, structure or method 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 structure or method. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
[00040] For better understanding of this invention, reference would now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the accompanying Figures and description here below, further, in the following Figures, the same reference numerals are used to identify the same components in various views.
[00041] While the present invention is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, a rear grip and aspects and features thereof can be used with other type of vehicles as well. The terms “vehicle”, “two-wheeled vehicle” and “scooter” have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term “vehicle” comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicle, all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and the like.
[00042] The terms like “at least one” and “one or more” may be used interchangeably or in combination throughout the description.
[00043] The terms “front / forward”, “rear / rearward / back / backward”, “up / upper / top”, “down / lower / lower ward / downward, bottom”, “left / leftward”, “right / rightward” used therein represents the directions as seen from a vehicle driver sitting astride and these directions are referred by arrows Fr, Rr, U, Lr, L, R in the drawing Figures.
[00044] Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same numerals will be used to refer to the same or like parts. Embodiments of the disclosure are described in the following paragraphs with reference to Figures 1 to 8d. In Figures 1 to 8d, the same element or elements which have same functions are indicated by the same reference signs.
[00045] Referring to Figure 1, an exemplary two-wheeled vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is disclosed. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) is also referred to hereinafter as the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) referred to herein, embodies a motorcycle. The vehicle (100) of the present disclosure comprises one or more body parts, such as a frame (110), a steering mechanism including a front fork (101) and a handlebar (102), a front wheel (103), a front fender (104), a headlight (105), a fuel tank (106), an engine (107), a stand device (108), a swing arm (109), a seat (210) including a rider’s seat and a pillion’s seat, a rear suspension (111), a tail light (112), a rear fender (113) and a rear wheel (114). The front wheel (103) and the rear wheel (114) may be rotatably coupled to the frame (110). It may be noted that the vehicle (100) as depicted in Figure 1 includes above stated parts, however, those ordinarily skilled in the art would appreciate that the vehicle (100) may include other parts such as, a battery, at least one electrical switch module, a torque rod, rear view mirrors and the like, without limiting the scope of the present disclosure.
[00046] Referring to Figure 2, the vehicle (100) comprises the frame (110). The frame (110) is configured to mount various body parts of the vehicle (100). The frame (110) comprises a head tube (115), an upper frame member (120), a lower frame member (125), a left and right down members (130), a pivot frame member (135), a left and right support members (138), a left seat rail (255) and a right seat rail (260). The upper frame member (120) extends rearwardly and downwardly from an upper end portion of the head tube (115). The left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260) extend rearwardly and upwardly from a rear end portion of the upper frame member (120). The lower frame member (125) extends diagonally rearwardly and downwardly from a lower end portion of the head tube (115). The left and right down members (130) extend diagonally downwardly and rearwardly from the upper frame member (120). The pivot frame member (135) is mounted at lower ends of the left and right down members (130). The left and right support members (138) extend diagonally rearwardly and upwardly from the pivot frame member (135) and provide support to the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260).
[00047] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the steering mechanism comprises the front fork (101) and the handlebar (102). The front fork (101) is steerably mounted to the head tube (115) of the frame (110). The handlebar (102) is steerably attached to a top end of the front fork (101). The front fender (104) is mounted in the front fork (101). The engine (107) is supported by the lower frame member (125) and the pivot frame member (135). The rear wheel (114) is secured to the frame (110) via the swing arm (109) and coupled to the engine (107) to receive power for driving the vehicle (100).
[00048] Further, referring to Figures 1 and 2, the vehicle (100) comprises a front structure (180), a middle structure (190) and a rear structure (200). These three structures (the front structure (180), the middle structure (190) and the rear structure (200)) of the vehicle (100) may be defined on the basis of body parts assembled to different portions of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100).
[00049] The front structure (180) of the vehicle (100) comprises the body parts such as the front fork (101), the handlebar (102), the front wheel (103), the front fender (104), the headlight (105), etc. The middle structure (190) of the vehicle (100) comprises the body parts such as the fuel tank (106), the engine (107), the stand device (108) and a front portion of the seat (210) or the rider’s seat (210a), etc. The rear structure (200) of the vehicle (100) comprises the body parts such as the swing arm (109), the rear wheel (114), the rear fender (113), the rear suspension (111), a rear portion of the seat (210) or the pillion’s seat (210b) and a taillight (112), etc.
[00050] Referring to Figures 3 to 7a, in an aspect of the present disclosure, the rear structure (200) of the vehicle (100) is disclosed. The rear structure (200) includes one or more body parts which assembled to a rear portion of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100). The rear portion of the frame (110) includes the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260) to which the said one or more body parts are assembled. The left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260) extend rearwardly and upwardly from a front portion of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100). The front portion of the frame (100) may include the head tube (115) and the upper frame member (120).
[00051] Referring to Figures 4 and 5, the rear structure (200) of the vehicle (100) comprises a mounting plate (270). The mounting plate (270) is adapted to be secured to the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260). Specifically, the mounting plate (270) has a one end connected to the left seat rail (255) and the other end of the mounting plate (270) is connected to the right seat rail (260). The mounting plate (270) may be mounted an end of the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110). The mounting plate (270) defines at least one mounting portion to mount one or more body parts of the vehicle (100). The mounting portion of the mounting plate (270) may be defined with one or more holes to mount one or more body parts of the vehicle (100), as shown in Figure 4.
[00052] Referring to Figures 3 to 8d, the rear structure (200) of the vehicle (100) comprises a rear cowl (230) and a rear grip (220). The rear cowl (230) is adapted to be mounted on the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100). The rear cowl (230) may be adapted to cover the rear portion of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100).
[00053] Referring to Figures 5 to 8d, the rear grip (220) is adapted to be secured to the frame (110) of the vehicle (100). Specifically, the rear grip (220) is adapted to be mounted on left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260) of the vehicle (100). The rear grip (220) may be configured to be grabbed by the passenger to provide hand support. The rear grip (220) comprising a left arm (221), a right arm (222), a connecting member (224) and at-least one middle arm (223). The left arm (221) comprising a front left arm portion (221a) and a rear left arm portion (221b). The front left arm portion (221a) adapted to be mounted to the frame (110) of the vehicle (100). The right arm (222) comprising a front right arm portion (222a) and a rear right arm portion (222b). The front right arm portion (222a) is adapted to be mounted to the frame (110) of the vehicle (100).
[00054] Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the left arm (221) and the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) are adapted to be secured to the frame (110). In an embodiment, the left arm (221) and the right arm (222) are adapted to be mounted on the mounting plate (270) of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100). Further, the left arm (221) and the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) are fastened on the mounting plate (270) of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100). Furthermore, each of the left arm (221) and the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) includes an end portion adapted to be mounted on top of the mounting plate (270) via inserting a bolt into holes defined at the said end portions and the holes defined at the said mounting portion of the mounting plate (270), as shown in Figure 6.
[00055] Referring to Figures 7a to 8d, the connecting member (224) is disposed in between the left arm (221) and the right arm (222). The connecting member (224) comprises a locating member (225). In present embodiment, the connecting member (224) comprises an upper portion (224a) and a bottom portion (224b). The locating member (225) is disposed on the bottom portion (224b). Further, in present embodiment, the connecting member (224) is detachably connected to the rear left arm portion (221b) of the left arm (221), and the rear right arm portion (222b) of the right arm (222).
[00056] The at-least one middle arm (223) comprising a second portion (223b) and a first portion (223a). The second portion (223b) is having at-least one mounting provision (223bx, 223by). The at-least one mounting provision (223bx, 223by) is configured to be removably connected with the vehicle (100). The first portion (223a) is having a linking member (245). The linking member (245) is configured to be hingeably mounted to the locating member (225) thereby connecting the at-least one middle arm (223) with the connecting member (224). In present embodiment, the at-least one middle arm (223) refers to one middle arm (223). However, in another embodiment, the at-least one middle arm (223) refers to more than one middle arm (223).
[00057] More particularly, referring to Figure 8b, the linking member (245) hingeably mounted to the locating member (225) through a fastener (290). The above-mentioned connection between the locating member (225) and the linking member (245) ensures that the at-least one middle arm (223) permanently connected with the connecting member (224) of the rear grip (220). In one more embodiment, the at-least one middle arm (223) permanently connected with one of the left arm (221) and the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220).
[00058] Further, referring to Figure 8d, the connecting member (224) comprises a first resting surface (224p) and a second resting surface (224q). The first resting surface (224p) and the second resting surface (224q) are provided in proximity of the locating member (225). The at-least one middle arm (223) is hingeably moved between the first resting surface (224p) and the second resting surface (224q). As the at-least one middle arm (223) comprises a first abutting surface (223p) and a second abutting surface (223q). The first abutting surface (223p) and the second abutting surface (223q) are provided in proximity of the linking member (245).
[00059] A first relief gap (G1) is provided between the first abutting surface (223p) and the first resting surface (224p) for providing a free to rotate zone to the at-least one middle arm (223) thereby easing the assembly of the second portion (223b) of the at-least one middle arm (223) to the vehicle (100). The first relief gap (G1) is zero whenever the first abutting surface (223p) and the first resting surface (224p) are in contact. Similarly, a second relief gap (G2) is provided between the second abutting surface (223q) and the second resting surface (224q). The second relief gap (G2) is zero whenever the second abutting surface (223q) and the second resting surface (224q) are in contact. Overall, the presence of the first relief gap (G1) and the second relief gap (G2) ensures smooth assembly and disassembly of the three-armed rear grip (220) from the vehicle (100).
[00060] In another embodiment, the left arm (221), the right arm (222) and the connecting member (224) are integrated as a single member. The at-least one middle arm (223) is connected with the above-mentioned single member. In the present embodiment, the locating member (225) is disposed on one of the left arm (221) and the right arm (222), and the linking member (245) disposed on the connecting member (224).
[00061] In one more embodiment, the connecting member (224) and the at-least one middle arm (223) are integrated as a single member. In the present embodiment, the locating member (225) is disposed on one of the left arm (221) and the right arm (222), and the linking member (245) disposed on the connecting member (224). Further, in an embodiment, the at-least one middle arm (223) comprises a first middle arm mounted and a second middle arm. The first middle arm is mounted to the left arm (221). The second middle arm is mounted to the right arm (222).
[00062] Referring to Figures 3 to 6, in an embodiment, the rear cowl (230) comprises a left rear cowl (231), a right rear cowl (232) and a middle rear cowl (235). The left rear cowl (231) is adapted to be mounted on the left seat rail (255) of the frame (110), as shown in Figure 4. The right rear cowl (232) is adapted to be mounted on the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110), as shown in Figure 4. The middle rear cowl (235) is adapted to be mounted on the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110), as shown in Figure 6. In an embodiment, the left rear cowl (231), the right rear cowl (232), and the middle rear cowl (235) are mounted at the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260) such that a gap is defined between the left rear cowl (231) and the right rear cowl (232) and the middle rear cowl (235). The said gap is defined to accommodate at least one portion of the rear grip (220) in between the left rear cowl (231) and the right rear cowl (232) and the middle rear cowl (235), as shown in Figure 6.
[00063] Referring to Figure 7 to 8d, the rear grip (220) comprises the at-least one middle arm (223). The at-least one middle arm (223) is adapted to be secured to the frame (110) of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the at-least one middle arm (223) is adapted to be secured to a rear bottom portion (250) of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100). The rear bottom portion (250) of the frame (110) may be defined as a bottom portion of the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260) to which the at-least one middle arm (223) of the rear grip (220) is connected. In an exemplary embodiment, the at-least one middle arm (223) of the rear grip (220) is connected to the bottom portion of the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (255) via a rear body portion of the vehicle (100). The at-least one middle arm (223) of the rear grip (220) includes the second portion (223b) that is fastened to the rear body portion of the vehicle (100) and the rear body portion of the vehicle (100) may be supported by the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260), as shown in Figure 7. More particularly, the second portion (223b) is having the at-least one mounting provision (223bx, 223by). The at-least one mounting provision (223bx, 223by) is fastened to a rear bottom portion (250) of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100). In present embodiment, the at-least one mounting provision (223bx, 223by) is having two mounting provision. However, in another embodiment, the at-least one mounting provision (223bx, 223by) may be one or three or more, in accordance with the manufacturer requirement.
[00064] Referring to Figures 6 and 7, the middle rear cowl (235) comprises a first part (236) and a second part (237). The first part (236) of the middle rear cowl (235) is adapted to be mounted on the left seat rail (255) of the frame (110). The second part (237) of the middle rear cowl (235) is adapted to be mounted on the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110). In an embodiment, the first part (236) of the middle rear cowl (235) is mounted between the left arm (221) of the rear grip (220) and the left seat rail (255) of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100), as shown in Figure 7. The second part (237) of the middle rear cowl (235) is mounted between the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) and the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100), as shown in Figure 8.
[00065] Referring to Figures 6, and 7, in an embodiment, the rear grip (220) is secured to the mounting plate (270) of the frame (110) such that at least one portion of the left arm (221) and the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) substantially secured between the middle rear cowl (235), the left rear cowl (231) and the right rear cowl (232). Further, the at least one portion of the left arm (221) of the rear grip (220) is secured between the left rear cowl (231) and the first part (236) of the middle rear cowl (235) to form a smooth surface on top surfaces of the left rear cowl (231), the left arm (221) of the rear grip (220) and the first part (236) of the middle rear cowl (235), as shown in Figure 6. Specifically, the at least one portion of the left arm (221) of the rear grip (220) is accommodated in the gap defined between the left rear cowl (231) and the first part (236) of the middle rear cowl (235).
[00066] Referring to Figures 6, and 7, in the exemplary embodiment, the at least one portion of the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) is secured between the right rear cowl (232) and the second part (237) of the middle rear cowl (235) to form a smooth surface on top surfaces of the right rear cowl (232), the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) and the second part (237) of the middle rear cowl (235), as shown in Figure 6. Specifically, the at least one portion of the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) is accommodated in the gap defined between the right rear cowl (232) and the second part (237) of the middle rear cowl (235).
[00067] Referring to Figures 7, the rear structure comprises the rear portion of the seat (210). The rear portion of the seat (210) may include the pillion’s seat (210b). The pillion’s seat (210b) is mounted on top of the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100).
[00068] In the forthcoming paragraphs, a method for assembling for assembling the rear grip (220) and the rear cowl (230) to the frame (110) of the vehicle (100) is described. More particularly, assembling sequence of the left rear cowl (231), the right rear cowl (232), the rear grip (220), and the middle rear cowl (235) is described. The sequence of assembly described hereinafter should not be construed as a limitation of the present disclosure. The method includes mounting the left rear cowl (231) and the right rear cowl (232) to the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260), respectively, of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100). The left rear cowl (231) is first mounted on the left seat rail (255) of the frame (110) and the right rear cowl (232) is then mounted on the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110), as shown in Figure 4. Alternatively, the right rear cowl (232) may be first mounted on the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110) and the left rear cowl (231) may be then mounted on the left seat rail (255) of the frame (110), as shown in Figure 4.
[00069] After mounting of the left rear cowl (231) and the right rear cowl (232) on the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260), the method further includes mounting the rear grip (220) to the frame (110) of the vehicle (100). Specifically, mounting the rear grip (220) to the frame (110) from a rear side of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the left arm (221) and the right arm (221) of the rear grip (220) are mounted on the mounting plate (270) supported by at least one of, the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110). Specifically, the front left arm portion (221a) of the left arm (221) and the front right arm portion (222a) of the right arm (221) of the rear grip (220) are fastened on the mounting plate (270) of the frame (110), as shown in Figure 5.
[00070] Thereafter, the at-least one middle arm (223) of the rear grip (220) is hingeably mounted at the connecting member (224) of the rear grip (220). Later, the second portion (223b) of the at-least one middle arm (223) is fastened at the rear bottom portion (250) of the frame (110), as shown in Figure 7 and 7a. As explained in above paragraphs, the rear body portion (250) of the vehicle (100) may be supported by the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260), as shown in Figure 7.
[00071] Further, mounting the middle rear cowl (235) to the frame (110) of the vehicle (100) between the left arm (221) and the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220), such that the at least one portion of the left arm (221) and the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) substantially secured between the middle rear cowl (235), the left rear cowl (231) and the right rear cowl (232). In an embodiment, the middle rear cowl (235) includes the first part (236) and the second part (237). The first part (236) is mounted on the left seat rail (255) of the frame (110), below the left arm (221) of the rear grip (220). Specifically, the first part (236) is mounted between the left arm (221) of the rear grip (220) and the left seat rail (255) of the frame (110). The second part (237) is mounted on the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110), below the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220). Specifically, the second part (237) of the middle rear cowl (235) is mounted between the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) and the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110).
[00072] In accordance with the above assembly steps, the left arm (221) of the rear grip (220) is mounted between the first part (236) of the middle rear cowl (235) and the left rear cowl (231) such that at least one portion of the left arm (221) of the rear grip (220) aligns with the left rear cowl (22) and the first part (236) of the middle rear cowl (235) to form smooth surface on top surfaces of the left rear cowl (231), the at least one portion of the left arm (221) of the rear grip (220) and the first part (236) of the middle rear cowl (235), as shown in Figure 6. Similarly, the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) is mounted between the second part (237) of the middle rear cowl (235) and the rear grip (220) such that the at least one portion of the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) aligns with the right rear cowl (232) and the second part (237) of the middle rear cowl (235) to form smooth surface on top surfaces of the right rear cowl (232), the at least one portion of the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) and the second part (237) of the middle rear cowl (235), as shown in Figure 6. Thus, the assembly steps of the rear cowl (230) and the rear grip (220) remains unchanged even with the addition of the at-least one middle arm (223) of the rear grip (220).
[00073] In accordance with the present disclosure, the above method provides easy and convenient assembling sequence for mounting the rear grip (220) and the rear cowl (230) on the frame (110) of the vehicle (100). In addition to this, the said assembly sequence provides a smooth surface on top of the rear grip (220) and the rear cowl (230) of the vehicle (100) and improves aesthetic look of the vehicle (100). Further, the vehicle (100) is adapted to be assembled for providing comfortable seating to the passenger of the vehicle (100).
[00074] The rear structure (200) of the two-wheeled vehicle (100), as explained in above paragraphs, aids to easy and convenient mounting of the rear grip (220) of the rear structure (200) of the two-wheeled vehicle (100) especially when the rear grip (220) is having the at-least one middle arm (223).
[00075] More specifically, the accommodation of the at least one portion of the left arm (221) between the left rear cowl (231) and the first part (236) and accommodation of the at least one portion of the right arm (222) between the right rear cowl (232) and the second part (237) of the middle rear cowl (235), provides comfortable seating to the passenger of the vehicle (100). Also, the present disclosure provides that the mounting and replacement of the three-armed rear grip (220) is cost effective and easy to operate, which can be operated by any personal with minimal skill.
[00076] Further, the present disclosure ensures that the assembly and disassembly of the three-armed rear grip (220) to the vehicle (100) takes places easily without fouling with adjoining parts of the rear grip (220).
[00077] Furthermore, the present disclosure eases mounting of the three-armed rear grip (220) to the vehicle (100). As the at-least one middle arm (223) is permanently connected with one of the left arm (221) and the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220). Also, the present disclosure ensures that the manufacturers get design flexibility with the rear grip (220) designing and mounting due to the hingeable mounting between the linking member (245) and the locating member (225).
[00078] Herein, the terms “attached”, “connected”, “interconnected”, “contacting”, “mounted”, “coupled” and the like can mean either direct or indirect attachment or contact between elements, unless stated otherwise. Further, well-known functions or constructions may not be described in detail for brevity and/or clarity. As used herein the expression “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[00079] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes” and/or “including” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
[00080] While few embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the above embodiments and modifications may be appropriately made thereto within the spirit and scope of the invention.
[00081] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this invention, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the invention. These and other modifications in the nature of the invention or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the invention and not as a limitation.