Abstract: A rear grip (100) of a vehicle (1) is disclosed. The rear grip (100) is configured to be mounted on a rear vehicle frame (3) of the vehicle (1). The rear grip (100) comprises a first grip portion (110) adapted to be fastened with the rear vehicle frame (3). The rear grip (110) further comprises a second grip portion (130) including a lock unit (140) configured to detachably couple the second grip portion (130) with the first grip portion (110). Further, a vehicle (1) including the rear grip (100) is disclosed.
The present disclosure relates to a vehicle. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a rear grip of vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] The information in this section merely provides background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art(s) for the present disclosure. [003] Motorcyclists, or two-wheeled vehicle riders, are required to wear safety helmets when riding their motorcycles. The helmets are quite expensive, and thus, these helmets are a desirable target for thieves to steal them off the motorcycles, when the motorcycle owner/ rider is not around. For the reason that the helmets are bulky, it is not always convenient to carry them into restaurants or other places where the rider may be going. The only other choice is to leave the helmet with the motorcycle when the rider arrives at his destination. Also, because of the size and shape of the helmets, they are not easily secured to the motorcycle. Often, a rider simply hangs the helmet unsecured on the handlebar of the motorcycle when the motorcycle is parked, leaving the helmet at the risk of being stolen.
[004] Also, although full face helmets can be secured with the motorcycle; however, it is required to provide additional mounting/ locking accessories on the vehicle for securing the full face helmet with the vehicle, thus incurring additional cost for providing said mounting/ locking accessory. Moreover, there does not exist any accessory for securing half face helmets or open face helmets with the vehicle. Thus, many times riders skip wearing helmets, that is undesirable from safety point of view. [005] Accordingly, there remained a need in the domain for a device or a structure of the vehicle that overcomes at least the problems identified above and prevents helmets from being stolen off the motorcycle.
SUMMARY
[006] The one or more shortcomings of the prior art are overcome by the system/assembly as claimed, and additional advantages are provided through the provision of the system/ assembly/ method as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the present disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.
[007] Pursuant to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in an aspect, a rear grip of a vehicle is disclosed. The rear grip is configured to be mounted on a rear vehicle frame. The rear grip comprises a first grip portion and a second grip portion. The first grip portion is adapted to be fastened with the rear vehicle frame. The second grip portion includes a lock unit configured to detachably couple the second grip portion with the first grip portion.
[008] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the rear grip facilitates securing at least one helmet of the rider and/or passenger with the rear vehicle frame of the vehicle. Specifically, the rear grip is designed to receive a strap of the helmet between the first grip portion and the second grip portion of the rear grip, and further lock and/or secure the strap of the helmet between the first grip portion and the second grip portion by means of the lock unit of the rear grip, thereby reducing or eliminating the risk of helmet theft. Moreover, the rear grip of the present invention facilitates securing helmets via helmet strap, thus all types of helmets, such as, full face helmets, half face helmets, open face helmets, etc., can be easily secured with the vehicle without any additional cost. This further promotes riders to wear the helmet and improve their safety. [009] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the first grip portion comprises a cutout defined in a middle portion of the first grip portion. The cutout is configured to receive the lock unit for coupling the second grip portion with the first grip portion.
[010] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the lock unit comprises a locking lever actuatable by a key and pivotable between a lock position and an unlock position. The first grip portion comprises a slot defined in a skirt extending from a periphery of the cutout. Further, the slot is adapted to receive the locking lever to lock the second grip portion with the first grip portion, upon actuation of the locking lever from the unlock position to the lock position. [011] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the above embodiments of the rear grip provide secure mounting or coupling of the second grip portion with the first grip portion.
[012] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the second grip portion comprises a lug. The first grip portion defines a groove at an end opposite to the cutout. Further, the lug of the second grip portion is adapted to be received in the groove of the first grip portion, when the second grip portion is coupled with the first
grip portion, such that the first grip portion, the second grip portion, the lock unit, and the lug define a space therebetween for receiving a strap of the helmet. [013] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the above embodiment of the rear grip provides disposing the strap of the helmet in the space defined between the first grip portion, the second grip portion, the lock unit, and the lug such that the strap does not come out of the rear grip accidently or with a sudden jerk.
[014] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the first grip portion comprises a recess defined at a middle portion of the first grip portion. The second grip portion is adapted to be received in the recess of the first grip portion. [015] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the recess defined in the first grip portion facilities aligning the second grip portion with the first grip portion such that top surfaces of the first grip portion and the second grip portion fall within a common plane, and thus the aesthetics of the rear grip and/or the vehicle are not compromised. [016] Pursuant to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in another aspect, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a vehicle frame, a front wheel and a rear wheel, an engine unit and a transmission unit, and a rear grip configured to be mounted on a rear portion of the vehicle frame. The rear grip comprises a first grip portion and a second grip portion. The first grip portion is adapted to be fastened with the rear portion of the vehicle frame. The second grip portion includes a lock unit configured to detachably couple the second grip portion with the first grip portion.
[017] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the vehicle facilitates securing at least one helmet of the rider and/or passenger with the rear vehicle frame of the vehicle. Specifically, the rear grip of the vehicle is designed to receive a strap of the helmet between the first grip portion and the second grip portion of the rear grip, and further lock and/or secure the strap of the helmet between the first grip portion and the second grip portion by means of the lock unit of the rear grip, thereby reducing or eliminating the risk of helmet theft. Moreover, the rear grip of the present invention facilitates securing helmets via helmet strap, thus all types of helmets, such as, full face helmets, half face helmets, open face helmets, etc., can be easily secured with the vehicle without any additional cost. This further promotes riders to wear the helmet and improve their safety.
[018] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the first grip portion comprises a cutout defined in a middle portion of the first grip portion. The
cutout is configured to receive the lock unit for coupling the second grip portion with
the first grip portion.
[019] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the lock unit
comprises a locking lever actuatable by a key and pivotable between a lock position
and an unlock position. The first grip portion comprises a slot defined in a skirt
extending from a periphery of the cutout. Further, the slot is adapted to receive the
locking lever to lock the second grip portion with the first grip portion, upon actuation
of the locking lever from the unlock position to the lock position.
[020] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the above embodiments of the
vehicle provide secure mounting or coupling of the second grip portion with the first
grip portion.
[021] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the second grip
portion comprises a lug. The first grip portion defines a groove at an end opposite to
the cutout. Further, the lug of the second grip portion is adapted to be received in the
groove of the first grip portion, when the second grip portion is coupled with the first
grip portion, such that the first grip portion, the second grip portion, the lock unit, and
the lug define a space therebetween for receiving a strap of the helmet.
[022] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the above embodiment of the vehicle
provides disposing the strap of the helmet in the space defined between the first grip
portion, the second grip portion, the lock unit, and the lug such that the strap does not
come out of the rear grip accidently or with a sudden jerk.
[023] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the first grip
portion comprises a recess defined at a middle portion of the first grip portion. The
second grip portion is adapted to be received in the recess of the first grip portion.
[024] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the recess defined in the first grip
portion facilities aligning the second grip portion with the first grip portion such that
top surfaces of the first grip portion and the second grip portion fall within a common
plane, and thus the aesthetics of the rear grip and/or the vehicle are not compromised.
[025] 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.
[026] 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 FIGURES
[027] The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the description. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[028] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary vehicle frame and a rear
grip disposed on a rear portion of the vehicle frame, in accordance with an embodiment
of the present disclosure;
[029] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of components of the rear grip of FIG. 1, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[030] FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of a first grip portion of the rear grip of FIG. 1, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[031] FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-section view of the rear grip of FIG. 1, taken along a
vertical plane passing through first and second grip portions of the rear grip of FIG. 1,
in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[032] Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the drawings may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help improve understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[033] While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the FIGS, 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 as defined by the appended claims.
[034] Before describing detailed embodiments, it may be observed that the novelty
and inventive step that are in accordance with the present disclosure resides in a rear
grip of a vehicle and a vehicle including the rear grip. It is to be noted that a person
skilled in the art can be motivated from the present disclosure and modify the various
constructions of the rear grip and the vehicle. However, such modification should be
construed within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings are
showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments
of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be
readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description
herein.
[035] In the present disclosure, the term "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving
as an example, instance, or illustration." Any embodiment or implementation of the
present subject matter described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be
construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.
[036] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are
intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusions, such that a device that comprises a list of
components does not include only those components but may include other components
not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or device. 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.
[037] The terms like "at least one" and "one or more" may be used interchangeably
or in combination throughout the description.
[038] While the present disclosure is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however,
rear grip and aspects and features thereof can be used with other type of vehicles as
well. The terms "modular vehicle", "vehicle", "two-wheeled vehicle", "electric
vehicle", "EV" and "motorcycle" have been interchangeably used throughout the
description. The term "vehicle" comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters,
bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicle, and the like.
[039] 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.
[040] Pursuant to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a rear grip of a vehicle is disclosed. The rear grip is configured to be mounted on a rear vehicle frame of the vehicle. The rear grip comprises a first grip portion and a second grip portion. The first grip portion is adapted to be fastened with the rear vehicle frame. The second grip portion includes a lock unit configured to detachably couple the second grip portion with the first grip portion.
[041] In another embodiment, the first grip portion comprises a cutout defined in a middle portion of the first grip portion. The cutout is configured to receive the lock unit for coupling the second grip portion with the first grip portion. In further embodiments, the lock unit comprises a locking lever actuatable by a key and pivotable between a lock position and an unlock position. The first grip portion comprises a slot defined in a skirt extending from a periphery of the cutout. Further, the slot is adapted to receive the locking lever to lock the second grip portion with the first grip portion, upon actuation of the locking lever from the unlock position to the lock position. [042] In some embodiments, the second grip portion comprises a lug. The first grip portion defines a groove at an end opposite to the cutout. Further, the lug of the second grip portion is adapted to be received in the groove of the first grip portion, when the second grip portion is coupled with the first grip portion, such that the first grip portion, the second grip portion, the lock unit, and the lug define a space therebetween for receiving a strap of the helmet. Also, in an embodiment, the first grip portion comprises a recess defined at a middle portion of the first grip portion. The second grip portion is adapted to be received in the recess of the first grip portion.
[043] Pursuant to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a vehicle frame, a front wheel and a rear wheel, an engine unit and a transmission unit, and a rear grip configured to be mounted on a rear portion of the vehicle frame. The rear grip comprises a first grip portion and a second grip portion. The first grip portion is adapted to be fastened with the rear portion of the vehicle frame. The second grip portion includes a lock unit configured to detachably couple the second grip portion with the first grip portion.
[044] In another embodiment, the first grip portion comprises a cutout defined in a middle portion of the first grip portion. The cutout is configured to receive the lock unit for coupling the second grip portion with the first grip portion. In further embodiments, the lock unit comprises a locking lever actuatable by a key and pivotable between a lock position and an unlock position. The first grip portion comprises a slot defined in
a skirt extending from a periphery of the cutout. Further, the slot is adapted to receive the locking lever to lock the second grip portion with the first grip portion, upon actuation of the locking lever from the unlock position to the lock position. [045] In some embodiments, the second grip portion comprises a lug. The first grip portion defines a groove at an end opposite to the cutout. Further, the lug of the second grip portion is adapted to be received in the groove of the first grip portion, when the second grip portion is coupled with the first grip portion, such that the first grip portion, the second grip portion, the lock unit, and the lug define a space therebetween for receiving a strap of the helmet. Also, in an embodiment, the first grip portion comprises a recess defined at a middle portion of the first grip portion. The second grip portion is adapted to be received in the recess of the first grip portion.
[046] 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 FIGS. 1 to 4. In FIGS. 1 to 4, the same element or elements which have same functions are indicated by the same reference signs.
[047] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle (1), for example, a two-wheeled vehicle, such as a motorcycle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the vehicle (1) may comprise a body frame (2) having a rear vehicle frame (3), a pair of front forks (4), a front fender (not shown), a rear fender (not shown), a front wheel (5), a steering handle bar (not shown), a fuel tank (not shown), a seat (not shown), a utility box (not shown), an engine unit or a battery unit (not shown), a driving unit (not shown), an exhaust system (not shown), an engine cooling fan unit (not shown), a side body cover (not shown), a front cover (not shown), a lower front cover (not shown), a tail light (not shown), a headlight (not shown), a rear suspension (not shown), and a rear wheel (6) adapted to be driven by the engine unit or the driving unit. The body frame (2) comprises a pair of seat sub-frames (7) for mounting the seat. [048] With reference to FIG. 1, the vehicle (1) may comprise a head tube (8) that is adapted to be steerably connected to the front forks (4), and the front wheel (5) may be attached to a lower end of the front forks (4). The handlebar may be attached to an upper end of the head tube (8). The head light may be arranged in front of the handlebar. The front fender may be provided so as to cover an upper portion of the front wheel (5). The seat on which a rider straddles may be supported by the seat sub frames (7). The tail
light and the rear fender may be provided at a rear vehicle frame (3) of the body frame
(2).
[049] In accordance with the present disclosure, the vehicle (1) further comprises a rear grip (100), as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4. The rear grip (100) is configured to be mounted on the rear vehicle frame (3) of the vehicle (1). Without limiting the scope of the present disclosure, the rear grip (100) is adapted to facilitate a holding grip or provide support to the passenger or pillion rider riding on the vehicle (1). [050] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the rear grip (100) is adapted to fasten one or more helmets of the rider and/or passenger, with the vehicle (1). In accordance with the present disclosure, the rear grip (100) is adapted to receive a strap of the helmet between components of the rear grip (100) and securely lock the strap, and thus the helmet, on the vehicle (1). It can be contemplated that the present disclosure is not limited with fastening of helmet with the rear grip (100) and/ or the vehicle (1), however, other commodities, such as carry bags, luggage bags, etc., may also be fastened with the vehicle (1), via the rear grip (100) of the present disclosure. [051] The rear grip (100) of the present disclosure comprises a first grip portion (110) and a second grip portion (130), as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The second grip portion (130) is configured to detachably couple with the first grip portion (110). The first grip portion (110) is an inverted 'U-shaped' structure, as shown in FIG. 3, as seen in a top view while sitting astride on the seat of the vehicle (1). The first grip portion (110) comprises two legs (111, 112) and a middle cross bar (113) extending between the two legs (111, 112) of the first grip portion (110). Each of the legs (111, 112) of the first grip portion (110) comprises at least one flange (114) that facilitates coupling the first grip portion (110) to the rear vehicle frame (3) of the vehicle (1). Fastening provisions, such as holes, may be defined in the flanges (114) of the first grip portion (110). The fastening provisions may be adapted to receive fasteners (not shown), such as nut and bolts, screws, etc., for coupling or fastening the first grip portion (110) with the rear vehicle frame (3) of the vehicle (1).
[052] Without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure, the first grip portion (110) may be manufactured with any material that provides desirable strength and rigidity to the first grip portion (110) or the rear grip (100). Exemplary materials for manufacturing of the first grip portion (110) include, but not limited to, industrial grade plastic, polymers, stainless steel, galvanized steel, etc.
[053] The first grip portion (110) further defines a recess (116) in the middle portion of the first grip portion (110), as shown in FIG. 3. Specifically, the first grip portion (110) defines the recess (116) in the cross bar (113) of the first grip portion (110). As shown in FIG. 2, the recess (116) may be understood as a step profile defined in the first grip portion (110), at the middle portion thereof, such that a top surface of the middle portion of the first grip portion (110) lies in a plane vertically below a plane containing the top surfaces of the adjoining portions of the first grip portion (110). In accordance with the present disclosure, the recess (116) of the first grip portion (110) is configured to receive the second grip portion (130) of the rear grip (110), when the second grip portion (130) is coupled with the first grip portion (110). [054] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first grip portion (110) comprises a cutout (118) defined in the middle portion of the first grip portion (110). In a specific embodiment, the first grip portion (110) comprises the cutout (118) defined in the recess (116) of the first grip portion (110). The cutout (118) may be understood as a see-through or a pass-through hole extending from a top surface of the first grip portion (110) to a bottom portion of the first grip portion (110). Within the scope of the present disclosure, the cutout (118) may be configured to receive a lock unit (140), as seen in FIG. 2, associated with the second grip portion (130), for coupling the second grip portion (130) with the first grip portion (110).
[055] The rear grip (100) further comprises the second grip portion (130) that is configured to detachably couple with the first grip portion (110). In an embodiment, the second grip portion (130) is a planar structure and is dimensioned to be received within the recess (116) of the first grip portion (110), when the second grip portion (130) is coupled with the first grip portion (110). Without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure, the second grip portion (130) may be manufactured with any material that provides desirable strength and rigidity to the second grip portion (130) or the rear grip (100). Exemplary materials for manufacturing of the second grip portion (130) include, but not limited to, industrial grade plastic, polymers, stainless steel, galvanized steel, etc.
[056] In accordance with the present disclosure, the second grip portion (130) defines a hole (132) extending from a top surface of the second grip portion (130) to a bottom surface of the second grip portion (130), as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 4. The hole (132) of the second grip portion (130) is adapted to receive the lock unit (140) therein, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4. The lock unit (140) is configured to detachably couple the
second grip portion (130) with the first grip portion (110). As described above, the lock unit (140) is configured to be received in the cutout (118) of the first grip portion (110) for coupling the second grip portion (130) with the first grip portion (110). [057] The lock unit (140) is a conventionally known locking device that is comprising a locking lever (142) and a lock drum (not shown) rotatably disposed within a lock casing (144) of the lock unit (140). The lock drum is configured to be actuatable by a key and to further actuate the locking lever (142). The lock unit (140) may comprise a key slot (146) defined at an end thereof, and the key slot (146) is adapted to receive the key for effecting locking and unlocking of the lock unit (140). To effect the locking and unlocking of the lock unit (140), the key is inserted into the key slot (146) and is then rotated from a lock position to an unlock position, or from the unlock position to the lock position. Said rotation of the key causes the lock drum to rotate within the lock casing (144), and consequently to pivot or rotate the locking lever (142) between a lock position and an unlock position of the locking lever (142). The lock position of the locking lever (142) may be understood as a position of the locking lever (142) when the second grip portion (130) is coupled with the first grip portion (110). Also, the unlock position of the locking lever (142) may be understood as a position of the locking lever (142) when the second grip portion (130) is not coupled with the first grip portion (110). [058] As shown in FIG. 4, the first grip portion (110) comprises a skirt (120) extending from a periphery of the cutout (118), in a downward direction. The skirt (120) is configured to receive the lock unit (140) when the second grip portion (130) is coupled with the first grip portion (110). A slot (122) is defined in the skirt (120) of the first grip portion (110). The slot (122) is configured to receive the locking lever (142) of the lock unit (140), when the second grip portion (130) is coupled with the first grip portion (110). It can be contemplated that, in the lock position of the locking lever (142), the locking lever (142) is disposed in the slot (122) defined in the skirt (120) of the first grip portion (110). Also, in the unlock position of the locking lever (142), the locking lever (142) is disposed within the skirt (120) of the first grip portion (110). [059] Within the scope of the present disclosure, when the second grip portion (130), having the lock unit (140), is disposed in the recess (116) of the first grip portion (110) such that the lock unit (140) is disposed within the skirt (120) of the first grip portion (110), and upon actuation of the lock unit (140) to pivot the locking lever (142) from the unlock position to the lock position, the locking lever (142) is received in the slot (122) defined in the skirt (120), thereby locking and/ or coupling the second grip portion
(130) with the first grip portion (110). Further, to decouple and/or unlock the second grip portion (130) from the first grip portion (110), the lock unit (140) is actuated, using the key, to pivot the locking lever (142) from the lock position to the unlock position such that the locking lever (142) comes out of the slot (122) defined in the skirt (120), and subsequently, the lock unit (140) is removed from the skirt (120) (and the cutout (118)), and thereby decoupling the second grip portion (130) from the first grip portion (110).
[060] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG. 2, to lock and/or secure a helmet on the rear grip (100), the second grip portion (130) is decoupled from the first grip portion (110) as discussed above. Strap (10), as can be seen in FIG. 2, of the helmet is then located within the recess (116) of the first grip portion (110). Subsequently, the second grip portion (130), having the lock unit (140), is placed over the strap (10) and within the recess (116), such that the lock unit (140) is received in the skirt (120) through the cutout (118). The lock unit (140) is then actuated using the key to pivot the locking lever (142) from the unlock position to the lock position so as to dispose/ pivot the locking lever (142) into the slot (122) defined in the skirt (120) of the first grip portion (110), thereby securing and/ or locking the helmet on the rear grip (100) of the vehicle (1). Similarly, to unlock or remove the helmet from the rear grip (100), the lock unit (140) is actuated, using the key, to pivot the locking lever (142) from the lock position to the unlock position such that the locking lever (142) comes out of the slot (122) defined in the skirt (120), and subsequently, the lock unit (140) is removed from the skirt (120) (and the cutout (118)), and thus freeing the strap (10) of the helmet to be removed or unlocked from the rear grip (100).
[061] In a further embodiment of the present disclosure, the second grip portion (130) of the rear grip (100) comprises a lug (134) extending from the bottom surface of the second grip portion (130), as shown in FIG. 2. Also, the first grip portion (110) defines a groove (124) at an end opposite to the cutout (118). The lug (134) of the second grip portion (130) is adapted to be received in the groove (124) of the first grip portion (110), when the second grip portion (130) is coupled with the first grip portion (110), such that the first grip portion (110), the second grip portion (130), the lock unit (140), and the lug (134) define a space therebetween for receiving the strap (10) of the helmet for securing the helmet with the rear grip (100) of the vehicle (1). Within the scope of the present disclosure, said embodiment of the rear grip (100) provides disposing the strap (10) of the helmet in the space defined between the first grip portion (110), the second
grip portion (130), the lock unit (140), and the lug (134) such that the strap (10) does not come out of the rear grip (100) accidently or with a sudden jerk. [062] In an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure, the first grip portion (110) of the rear grip (100) may comprise a lug extending from the top surface of the first grip portion (110). Also, the second grip portion (130) may define a groove at an end opposite to the lock unit (140). The lug of the first grip portion (110) may be adapted to be received in the groove of the second grip portion (130), when the second grip portion (130) is coupled with the first grip portion (110), such that the first grip portion (110), the second grip portion (130), the lock unit (140), and the lug define a space therebetween for receiving the strap (10) of the helmet for securing the helmet with the rear grip (100) of the vehicle (1).
[063] Additionally, the rear grip (100) may comprise a locking clip (12), shown in FIG. 2, for more securely coupling the second grip portion (130) with the first grip portion (110).
[064] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the rear grip (100) of the present disclosure facilitates securing at least one helmet of the rider and/or passenger with the rear vehicle frame (3) of the vehicle (1). Specifically, the rear grip (100) is designed to receive the strap (10) of the helmet between the first grip portion (110) and the second grip portion (130) of the rear grip (100), and further lock and/or secure the strap (10) of the helmet between the first grip portion (110) and the second grip portion (130) by means of the lock unit (140) of the rear grip (100), thereby reducing or eliminating the risk of helmet theft. Moreover, the rear grip of the present invention facilitates securing helmets via helmet strap, thus all types of helmets, such as, full face helmets, half face helmets, open face helmets, etc., can be easily secured with the vehicle without any additional cost. This further promotes riders to wear the helmet and improve their safety.
[065] The various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present disclosure is not limited to the illustrated embodiments; rather, these embodiments are intended to fully and completely disclose the subject matter of the disclosure to those skilled in this art. In the drawings, like numbers refer to like elements throughout. Thicknesses and dimensions of some components may be exaggerated for clarity.
[066] 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.
[067] 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.
[068] 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.
[069] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this disclosure, 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 disclosure. These and other modifications in the nature of the disclosure 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 disclosure and not as a limitation.
EQUIVALENTS:
[070] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[071] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
[072] Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles and the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application. [073] The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.
CLAIMS
We Claim:
1. A rear grip (100) of a vehicle (1), the rear grip (100) configured to be mounted
on a rear vehicle frame (3), the rear grip (100) comprising:
a first grip portion (110) adapted to be fastened with the rear vehicle frame (3); and
a second grip portion (130) including a lock unit (140) configured to detachably couple the second grip portion (130) with the first grip portion (110).
2. The rear grip (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first grip portion (110) comprises a cutout (118) defined in a middle portion of the first grip portion (110), the cutout (118) configured to receive the lock unit (140) for coupling the second grip portion (130) with the first grip portion (110).
3. The rear grip (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein
the lock unit (140) comprises a locking lever (142) actuatable by a key and pivotable between a lock position and an unlock position; and
the first grip portion (110) comprises a slot (122) defined in a skirt (120) extending from a periphery of the cutout (118),
wherein the slot (122) is adapted to receive the locking lever (142) to lock the second grip portion (130) with the first grip portion (110), upon actuation of the locking lever (142) from the unlock position to the lock position.
4. The rear grip (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein
the second grip portion (130) comprises a lug (134); and the first grip portion (110) defines a groove (124) at an end opposite to the cutout (118),
wherein the lug (134) of the second grip portion (130) is adapted to be received in the groove (124) of the first grip portion (110), when the second grip portion (130) is coupled with the first grip portion (110), such that the first grip portion (110), the second grip portion (130), the lock unit (140), and the lug (134) define a space therebetween for receiving a strap (10) of a helmet.
5. The rear grip (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first grip portion (110) comprises a recess (116) defined at a middle portion of the first grip portion (110), and the second grip portion (130) is adapted to be received in the recess (116) of the first grip portion (110).
6. A vehicle (1), comprising:
a vehicle frame (3); a front wheel (5) and a rear wheel (6); an engine unit and a transmission unit; and
a rear grip (100) configured to be mounted on a rear portion of the vehicle frame (3), the rear grip (100) comprising:
a first grip portion (110) adapted to be fastened with the rear portion of the vehicle frame (3); and
a second grip portion (130) including a lock unit (140) configured to detachably couple the second grip portion (130) with the first grip portion (110).
7. The vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first grip portion (110) comprises a cutout (118) defined in a middle portion of the first grip portion (110), the cutout (118) configured to receive the lock unit (140) for coupling the second grip portion (130) with the first grip portion (110).
8. The vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 7, wherein
the lock unit (140) comprises a locking lever (142) actuatable by a key and pivotable between a lock position and an unlock position; and
the first grip portion (110) comprises a slot (122) defined in a skirt (120) extending from a periphery of the cutout (118),
wherein the slot (122) is adapted to receive the locking lever (142) to lock the second grip portion (130) with the first grip portion (110), upon actuation of the locking lever (142) from the unlock position to the lock position.
9. The vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 7, wherein
the second grip portion (130) comprises a lug (134); and
the first grip portion (110) defines a groove (124) at an end opposite to the cutout (118),
wherein the lug (134) of the second grip portion (130) is adapted to be received in the groove (124) of the first grip portion (110), when the second grip portion (130) is coupled with the first grip portion (110), such that the first grip portion (110), the second grip portion (130), the lock unit (140), and the lug (134) define a space therebetween for receiving a strap (10) of a helmet.
10. The vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first grip portion (110) comprises a recess (116) defined at a middle portion of the first grip portion (110), and the second grip portion (130) is adapted to be received in the recess (116) of the first grip portion (110).
| # | Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 202211010685-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [28-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-28 |
| 2 | 202211010685-POWER OF AUTHORITY [28-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-28 |
| 3 | 202211010685-FORM 1 [28-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-28 |
| 4 | 202211010685-DRAWINGS [28-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-28 |
| 5 | 202211010685-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [28-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-28 |
| 6 | 202211010685-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [28-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-28 |
| 7 | 202211010685-Proof of Right [13-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-13 |
| 8 | 202211010685-FORM 18 [09-04-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-04-09 |