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“Rear Structure Of Vehicle And Method Of Assembling Of Rear Grip”

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rear structure of a vehicle and a method for assembling a rear grip (220) and a rear cowl (230) to a frame (110) of the vehicle (100). The method comprising mounting a left rear cowl (231) and a right rear cowl (232) to a left seat rail (255) and a right seat rail (260), respectively, of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100), mounting the rear grip (220) to the frame (110) of the vehicle (100), and mounting a middle rear cowl (235) to the frame (110) of the vehicle (100) between a left arm (221) and a right arm (222) of the rear grip (220), 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).

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
04 March 2022
Publication Number
36/2023
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED
The Grand Plaza, Plot No.2, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj- Phase -II New Delhi India 110070

Inventors

1. Ramchandra Maruti Kshirsagar
B407 Mahima Bellivista, jagatpura, Jaipur Rajasthan India 302012
2. Ankit Gupta
B17 New Minal Residency Bhopal M.P. India 462023

Specification

The present disclosure relates to the field of automobiles. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to a rear structure of a vehicle and a method of assembling a rear grip and a rear cowl to a frame of the 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] 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. [004] 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.
[005] The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the prior art.

[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 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 method for assembling a rear grip and a rear cowl to a frame of a vehicle is disclosed. The method comprising mounting a left rear cowl and a right rear cowl to a left seat rail and a right seat rail, respectively, of the frame of the vehicle, mounting the rear grip to the frame of the vehicle, and mounting a middle rear cowl to the frame of the vehicle between a left arm and a right arm of the rear grip, such that at least one portion of the left arm and the right arm of the rear grip substantially secured between the middle rear cowl, the left rear cowl and the right rear cowl.
[008] In accordance with the present disclosure, the above method provides easy and convenient assembling sequence for mounting the rear grip and the rear cowl on the frame of the vehicle.
[009] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, mounting the rear grip includes fastening the left arm and the right arm of the rear grip to a mounting plate supported by at least one of, the left seat rail and the right seat rail of the frame and fastening a middle arm of the rear grip at a rear bottom portion of the frame of the vehicle.
[010] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, mounting the middle rear cowl includes mounting a first part of the middle rear cowl between the left arm of the rear grip and the left seat rail of the frame of the vehicle, from a gap between the left arm of the rear grip and the left seat rail of the frame of the vehicle, wherein mounting the middle rear cowl includes mounting a second part of the middle rear cowl between the right arm of the rear grip and the right seat rail of the frame of the vehicle, from a gap between the right arm of the rear grip and the right seat rail of the frame of the vehicle.
[011] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, mounting the rear grip includes mounting the left arm of the rear grip between the first part of the middle rear cowl and the left rear cowl to form a smooth surface on top surfaces of the left rear cowl, the left arm of the rear grip and the first part of the middle rear cowl, wherein
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mounting the rear grip includes mounting the right arm of the rear grip between the second part of the middle rear cowl and the right rear cowl to form a smooth surface on top surfaces of the right rear cowl, the right arm of the rear grip and the second part of the middle rear cowl.
[012] In accordance with the present disclosure, the above assembly sequence provides a smooth surface on top of the rear grip and the rear cowl of the vehicle and improves aesthetic look of the vehicle.
[013] In another aspect of the present disclosure, a rear structure of a two-wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The rear structure of the two wheeled vehicle comprises a frame comprising a left seat rail and a right seat rail, extending rearwardly from a front portion of the two wheeled vehicle, a mounting plate secured to at least one of, the left seat rail and the right seat rail, a rear cowl comprising a left rear cowl and a right rear cowl and a middle rear cowl, and a rear grip wherein, the rear grip is secured to the mounting plate of the frame such that at least one portion of the left arm and the right arm of the rear grip substantially secured between the middle rear cowl, the left rear cowl and the right rear cowl.
[014] In accordance with the present disclosure, the above explained rear structure of the two-wheeled vehicle provides comfortable seating to the passenger of the vehicle. [015] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the left arm and the right arm of the rear grip are fastened on the mounting plate secured to the at least one of, the left seat rail and the right seat rail, and a middle arm of the rear grip is fastened on a rear bottom portion of the frame of the vehicle.
[016] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the middle rear cowl includes a first part and a second part, wherein the first part of the middle rear cowl is mounted between the left arm of the rear grip and the left seat rail of the frame of the vehicle, wherein the second part of the middle rear cowl is mounted between the right arm of the rear grip and the right seat rail of the frame of the vehicle. [017] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one portion of the left arm of the rear grip is secured between the left rear cowl and the first part of the middle rear cowl to form a smooth surface on top surfaces of the left rear cowl, the left arm of the rear grip and the first part of the middle rear cowl, wherein the at least one portion of the right arm of the rear grip is secured between the right rear cowl and the second part of the middle rear cowl to form a smooth surface on top surfaces of the
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right rear cowl, the right arm of the rear grip and the second part of the middle rear
cowl.
[018] In accordance with the present disclosure, the above structure of the rear grip
provides comfortable gripping to the passenger of the vehicle.
[019] In another aspect of the present disclosure a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle
comprises a frame having a head tube, an upper frame member extending rearwardly
and downwardly from an upper end portion of the head tube, a lower frame member
extending rearwardly and downwardly from a lower end portion of the head tube, left
and right down members, a pivot frame member, left and right support members, a left
seat rail and a right seat rail extending rearwardly and upwardly from a rear end portion
of the upper frame member, a steering mechanism supported by the head tube, a power
unit supported by the lower frame member and the pivot frame member, a seat
supported by the left seat rail and the right seat rail, and a rear cowl comprising a left
rear cowl and a right rear cowl and a middle rear cowl, and a rear grip wherein, the rear
grip is secured to the frame such that at least one portion of the left arm and the right
arm of the rear grip substantially secured between the middle rear cowl, the left rear
cowl and the right rear cowl.
[020] In accordance with the present disclosure, the above structure of the vehicle is
adapted to have improved aesthetic appearance.
[021] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the left arm and the
right arm of the rear grip are fastened on a mounting plate secured to the left seat rail
and the right seat rail of the frame and a middle arm of the rear grip is fastened on a
rear bottom portion of the frame of the vehicle.
[022] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the middle rear cowl
includes a first part and a second part, wherein the first part of the middle rear cowl is
mounted between the left arm of the rear grip and the left seat rail of the frame, wherein
the second part of the middle rear cowl is mounted between the right arm of the rear
grip and the right seat rail of the frame.
[023] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one portion
of the left arm of the rear grip is secured between the left rear cowl and the first part of
the middle rear cowl to form a smooth surface on top surfaces of the left rear cowl, the
left arm of the rear grip and the first part of the middle rear cowl, wherein the at least
one portion of the right arm of the rear grip is secured between the right rear cowl and
the second part of the middle rear cowl to form a smooth surface on top surfaces of the

right rear cowl, the right arm of the rear grip and the second part of the middle rear
cowl.
[024] 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.
[025] 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
[026] 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:
[027] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of an exemplary vehicle, according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure;
[028] Figure 2 illustrates a side view of a frame of the vehicle of Figure 1, according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[029] Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a rear structure of the vehicle of Figure
1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[030] 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;
[031] Figure 7 illustrates a side view of a rear structure of the vehicle of Figure 1,
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[032] Figure 8 illustrates a top view of a rear structure of the vehicle of Figure 1,
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[033] 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 to improve understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[034] While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the Figures, 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. [035] 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 structure of a vehicle and a method of assembling a rear cowl and a rear grip to a frame of the vehicle. 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 structure of 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.
[036] 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. [037] 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.

[038] The terms like "at least one" and "one or more" may be used interchangeably
or in combination throughout the description.
[039] While the present disclosure is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however,
rear structure of the vehicle 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.
[040] 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.
[041] Pursuant to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in an aspect, a method for
assembling a rear grip and a rear cowl to a frame of a vehicle is disclosed. The method
comprising mounting a left rear cowl and a right rear cowl to a left seat rail and a right
seat rail, respectively, of the frame of the vehicle, mounting the rear grip to the frame
of the vehicle, and mounting a middle rear cowl to the frame of the vehicle between a
left arm and a right arm of the rear grip, such that at least one portion of the left arm
and the right arm of the rear grip substantially secured between the middle rear cowl,
the left rear cowl and the right rear cowl, mounting the rear grip includes fastening the
left arm and the right arm of the rear grip to a mounting plate supported by at least one
of, the left seat rail and the right seat rail of the frame and fastening a middle arm of the
rear grip at a rear bottom portion of the frame of the vehicle.
[042] In an embodiment, mounting the middle rear cowl includes mounting a first part
of the middle rear cowl between the left arm of the rear grip and the left seat rail of the
frame of the vehicle, from a gap between the left arm of the rear grip and the left seat
rail of the frame of the vehicle.
[043] In an embodiment, mounting the middle rear cowl includes mounting a second
part of the middle rear cowl between the right arm of the rear grip and the right seat rail
of the frame of the vehicle, from a gap between the right arm of the rear grip and the
right seat rail of the frame of the vehicle.
[044] In an embodiment, mounting the rear grip includes mounting the left arm of the
rear grip between the first part of the middle rear cowl and the left rear cowl to form a
smooth surface on top surfaces of the left rear cowl, the left arm of the rear grip and the
first part of the middle rear cowl, wherein mounting the rear grip includes mounting the

right arm of the rear grip between the second part of the middle rear cowl and the right rear cowl to form a smooth surface on top surfaces of the right rear cowl, the right arm of the rear grip and the second part of the middle rear cowl.
[045] In another aspect, a rear structure of a two-wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The rear structure of the two wheeled vehicle comprises a frame comprising a left seat rail and a right seat rail, extending rearwardly from a front portion of the two wheeled vehicle, a mounting plate secured to at least one of, the left seat rail and the right seat rail, a rear cowl comprising a left rear cowl and a right rear cowl and a middle rear cowl, and a rear grip wherein, the rear grip is secured to the mounting plate of the frame such that at least one portion of the left arm and the right arm of the rear grip substantially secured between the middle rear cowl, the left rear cowl and the right rear cowl. The left arm and the right arm of the rear grip are fastened on the mounting plate secured to the at least one of, the left seat rail and the right seat rail, and a middle arm of the rear grip is fastened on a rear bottom portion of the frame of the vehicle. [046] In an embodiment, the middle rear cowl includes a first part and a second part, wherein the first part of the middle rear cowl is mounted between the left arm of the rear grip and the left seat rail of the frame of the vehicle, wherein the second part of the middle rear cowl is mounted between the right arm of the rear grip and the right seat rail of the frame of the vehicle.
[047] In an embodiment, the at least one portion of the left arm of the rear grip is secured between the left rear cowl and the first part of the middle rear cowl to form a smooth surface on top surfaces of the left rear cowl, the left arm of the rear grip and the first part of the middle rear cowl. The at least one portion of the right arm of the rear grip is secured between the right rear cowl and the second part of the middle rear cowl to form a smooth surface on top surfaces of the right rear cowl, the right arm of the rear grip and the second part of the middle rear cowl.
[048] In another aspect, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a frame having a head tube, an upper frame member extending rearwardly and downwardly from an upper end portion of the head tube, a lower frame member extending rearwardly and downwardly from a lower end portion of the head tube, left and right down members, a pivot frame member, left and right support members, a left seat rail and a right seat rail extending rearwardly and upwardly from a rear end portion of the upper frame member, a steering mechanism supported by the head tube, a power unit supported by the lower frame member and the pivot frame member, a seat supported by the left seat

rail and the right seat rail, and a rear cowl comprising a left rear cowl and a right rear cowl and a middle rear cowl, and a rear grip wherein, the rear grip is secured to the frame such that at least one portion of the left arm and the right arm of the rear grip substantially secured between the middle rear cowl, the left rear cowl and the right rear cowl. The left arm and the right arm of the rear grip are fastened on a mounting plate secured to the left seat rail and the right seat rail of the frame and a middle arm of the rear grip is fastened on a rear bottom portion of the frame of the vehicle. [049] In an embodiment, the middle rear cowl includes a first part and a second part, wherein the first part of the middle rear cowl is mounted between the left arm of the rear grip and the left seat rail of the frame, wherein the second part of the middle rear cowl is mounted between the right arm of the rear grip and the right seat rail of the frame.
[050] In an embodiment, the at least one portion of the left arm of the rear grip is secured between the left rear cowl and the first part of the middle rear cowl to form a smooth surface on top surfaces of the left rear cowl, the left arm of the rear grip and the first part of the middle rear cowl, wherein the at least one portion of the right arm of the rear grip is secured between the right rear cowl and the second part of the middle rear cowl to form a smooth surface on top surfaces of the right rear cowl, the right arm of the rear grip and the second part of the middle rear cowl.
[051] 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 8. In Figures 1 to 8, the same element or elements which have same functions are indicated by the same reference signs.
[052] 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.
[053] 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), left and right down members (130), a pivot frame member (135), 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).
[054] 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 wheel (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). [055] 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).

[056] 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.
[057] 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.
[058] 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.
[059] Referring to Figures 3 to 8, 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).
[060] 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 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.
[061] Referring to Figures 3 to 8, 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 may be adapted to cover the rear portion of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100). 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. [062] 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.
[063] Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the rear grip (220) comprises a left arm (221), a right arm (222) and a middle arm (223). 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.
[064] Referring to Figure 7, the rear grip (220) comprises the middle arm (223). The middle arm (223) is adapted to be secured to the frame (110) of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the 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 middle arm (223) of the rear grip (220) is connected. In an exemplary embodiment, the 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 middle arm (223) of the rear grip (220) includes an end portion that may be 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. [065] Referring to Figures 6 and 8, 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 (237) 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.
[066] Referring to Figures 6, 7 and 8, 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). [067] Referring to Figures 6, 7 and 8, in the exemplary embodiment, 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). The at least one portion of the left arm (221) of the rear grip (220) is oriented such that one side face of the at least one portion of the left arm (221) of the rear grip (220) abuts to the left rear cowl (231) and the other side face of the at least one portion of the left arm (221) of the rear grip (220) abuts to the first part (236) of the middle rear cowl (235), as shown in Figure 8.
[068] Referring to Figures 6, 7 and 8, 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). The at least one portion of the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) is oriented such that one side face of the at least one portion of the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) abuts to the right rear cowl (232) and the other side face of the at least one portion of the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) abuts to the second part (237) of the middle rear cowl (235), as shown in Figure 8. [069] Referring to Figures 7 and 8, 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), as shown in Figure 7. [070] 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.
[071] 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 end portion of each of the left arm (221) and 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. The middle arm (223)

of the rear grip (220) is mounted at the rear bottom portion (250) of the frame (110). Specifically, the end portion of the middle arm (223) is fastened at the rear bottom portion (250) of the frame (110), as shown in Figure 7. 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. [072] After mounting the rear grip (220) to the frame (110), the method further includes 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), from a gap between the left arm
(221) of the rear grip (220) and the left seat rail (255) of the frame (110), as shown in Figure 8. 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), from a gap between the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) and the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110), as shown in Figure 8.
[073] In accordance with the above method 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.
[074] In accordance with the above method steps, 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.
[075] 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 and the rear cowl of the vehicle and improves aesthetic look of the vehicle. Further, the vehicle (100) is adapted to be assembled for providing comfortable seating to the passenger of the vehicle (100). 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). 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).
[076] 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. [077] 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.
[078] 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.
[079] 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.
[080] 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.

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[081] 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.
[082] 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.
[083] 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. [084] 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.

We claim

1. A method for assembling a rear grip (220) and a rear cowl (23 0) to a frame (110)
of a vehicle (100), the method comprising:
- mounting a left rear cowl (231) and a right rear cowl (232) to a left seat rail (255) and a right seat rail (260), respectively, of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100);
- mounting the rear grip (220) to the frame (110) of the vehicle (100); and
- mounting a middle rear cowl (235) to the frame (110) of the vehicle (100) between a left arm (221) and a right arm (222) of the rear grip (220), 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).

2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein mounting the rear grip (220) includes fastening the left arm (221) and the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) to a mounting plate (270) supported by at least one of, the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110) and fastening a middle arm (223) of the rear grip (220) at a rear bottom portion (250) of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100).
3. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein mounting the middle rear cowl (23 5) includes mounting a first part (236) of the middle rear cowl (235) between the left arm (221) of the rear grip (220) and the left seat rail (255) of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100), from a gap between the left arm (221) of the rear grip (220) and the left seat rail (255) of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100), wherein mounting the middle rear cowl (235) includes mounting a second part (237) of the middle rear cowl (235) between the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) and the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100), from a gap between the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) and the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100).
4. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein mounting the rear grip (220) includes mounting the left arm (221) of the rear grip (220) between the first part (236) of the middle rear cowl (235) and the left rear cowl (231) 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), wherein mounting the rear grip (220) includes mounting the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) between the second part

(237) of the middle rear cowl (235) and the right rear cowl (232) 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).
5. A rear structure (200) of a two wheeled 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 two wheeled 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);
wherein, 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).
6. The rear structure (200) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the left arm (221) and the right arm (222) of the rear grip (220) are fastened on the mounting plate (270) secured to the at least one of, the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260) and a middle arm (223) of the rear grip (220) is fastened on a rear bottom portion (250) of the frame (110) of the vehicle (100).
7. The rear structure (200) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the middle rear cowl (235) includes a first part (236) and a second part (237), wherein 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), wherein 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).
8. The rear structure (200) as claimed in claim 5, wherein 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), wherein 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).
9. A vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame (110) having a head tube (115), an upper frame member (120) extending rearwardly and downwardly from an upper end portion of the head tube (115), a lower frame member (125) extending rearwardly and downwardly from a lower end portion of the head tube (115), left and right down members (130), a pivot frame member (135), left and right support members (138), a left seat rail (255) and a right seat rail (260) extending rearwardly and upwardly from a rear end portion of the upper frame member (120),
a steering mechanism (101, 102) supported by the head tube (115),
an engine (107) supported by the lower frame member (125) and the pivot frame member (135);
a seat (210) supported by the left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260); and
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);
wherein the rear grip (220) is secured to the mounting plate (270) 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).
10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the left arm (221) and the right
arm (222) of the rear grip (220) are fastened on a mounting plate (270) secured to the
left seat rail (255) and the right seat rail (260) of the frame (110) and a middle arm (223)
of the rear grip (220) is fastened on a rear bottom portion (250) of the frame (110) of
the vehicle (100).

11. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the middle rear cowl (235) includes a first part (236) and a second part (237), wherein 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), wherein the second part (236) 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).
12. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein 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), wherein 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).

Documents

Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202211011895-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [04-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-04
2 202211011895-POWER OF AUTHORITY [04-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-04
3 202211011895-FORM 1 [04-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-04
4 202211011895-DRAWINGS [04-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-04
5 202211011895-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [04-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-04
6 202211011895-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [04-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-04
7 202211011895-Proof of Right [15-06-2022(online)].pdf 2022-06-15
8 202211011895-FORM 18 [02-05-2024(online)].pdf 2024-05-02