Description:

FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10, Rule 13]

“REAR VIEW MIRROR OF VEHICLE”

HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED, an Indian Company at: The Grand Plaza, Plot No.2, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj- Phase -II, New Delhi, India, 110 070

THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION PARTICULARLY DESCRIBES THE INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION:
[001] The present invention relates to an anti-theft device for a rear view mirror of a vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
[002] In a vehicle there is generally provided a rear view mirror that comprises a rod attached to a handlebar of the vehicle through threads and a mirror device attached to the rod. The rod can be easily rotated by hands and detached from the handlebar of the vehicle, so that rear view mirror can be easily stolen. There have been some attempts made to overcome this disadvantage and to provide an anti-theft mechanism to the rear view mirror.

[003] For instance, reference may be made to Chinese Utility Application Publication Nos. CN217022735U and CN112793689A that discloses an anti-theft device for a rear view mirror, which cannot be detached by only rotating the rod by hands. However, the solutions as proposed in the aforesaid documents are riddled with a variety of disadvantages including but not limited to a number of components needed are high, an increased complexity in assembling the components, and an increased time period needed for assembling and disassembling the rear view mirror device. Thus, there exists a need to address one or more of the aforesaid disadvantages.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[004] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[005] Accordingly, the present invention provides a rearview mirror device comprising a rod comprising a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion being releasably attached to at least one of a handlebar and a lever bracket of a vehicle; a mirror device attached to the second end portion; a locking element located in close proximity of the first end portion, the locking element being adapted to adjust a level of ingress of the first end portion into at least one of the handlebar and the lever bracket of the vehicle; and a cap element releasably attached to at least one of the handlebar and the lever bracket of the vehicle, the cap element and the locking element being adapted to provide an anti-theft mechanism to the rear view mirror device.

[006] In an embodiment of the invention, the cap element comprises a cylindrical body member and a set of attachment legs extending from the cylindrical body member, the cylindrical body member comprising an aperture allowing the rod to traverse there-through.

[007] In another embodiment of the invention, a size of the aperture is less than a size of the locking element and restricts the locking element from traversing there-through.

[008] In another aspect of the invention, there is provided a vehicle comprising: at least a front ground engaging member and a rear ground engaging member; a handlebar adapted to steer the front ground engaging member; a lever bracket provided on the handlebar; a front handlebar cover and a rear handlebar cover covering at least partly the handlebar and the ever bracket; and a rear view mirror device attached to the handlebar and traversing through a first aperture formed between the front handlebar cover and the rear handlebar cover. In an embodiment of the invention, the rear view mirror device comprises: a rod comprising a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion being releasably attached to at least one of a handlebar and a lever bracket of a vehicle; a mirror device attached to the second end portion; a locking element located in close proximity of the first end portion, the locking element being adapted to adjust a level of ingress of the first end portion into at least one of the handlebar and the lever bracket of the vehicle; and a cap element releasably attached to at least one of the handlebar and the lever bracket of the vehicle, the cap element and the locking element being adapted to provide an anti-theft mechanism to the rear view mirror device.

[009] In an embodiment of the invention, the cap element comprises a cylindrical body member and a set of attachment legs extending from the cylindrical body member, the cylindrical body member comprising a second aperture allowing the rod to traverse there-through.

[0010] In another embodiment of the invention, a size of the second aperture is less than a size of the locking element and restricts the locking element from traversing there-through.

[0011] In yet another embodiment of the invention, a size of the first aperture is less than a size of the cap element.

[0012] In still another embodiment of the invention, in an assembled state, the front handlebar cover and the rear handlebar cover restricts direct access of the set of attachment legs.

[0013] An advantage of the invention is that the rearview mirror cannot be detached by only rotating the rod by hands. Another advantage of the invention is that the anti-theft mechanism is provided to the rearview mirror device by using a minimum number of additional components.

[0014] Yet another advantage of the invention is that a level of complexity in assembling the rearview mirror device is substantially low. Also, an amount of time required for assembling and disassembling the rear view mirror device is substantially low. In terms of a weight of the rearview mirror and a weight of the vehicle, there is no substantial increase. Also, a cost of the rearview mirror and a cost of the vehicle is not substantial increased.

[0015] To further clarify the advantages and features of the invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES:
[0016] In order that the invention may be readily understood and put into practical effect, reference will now be made to exemplary embodiments as illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views. The figures together with a detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate the embodiments and explain various principles and advantages, in accordance with the present invention where:

[0017] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0018] Figure 2 illustrates a side view of the frame structure of the vehicle having the rear view mirror attached thereto in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0019] Figure 3 illustrates a front side perspective view of a part of the vehicle having the rear view mirror attached thereto in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0020] Figure 4 illustrates a magnified perspective view of a part of the vehicle having the rear view mirror attached thereto in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0021] Figure 5 illustrates a first level exploded perspective view of a part of the vehicle having the rear view mirror attached thereto in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0022] Figure 6 illustrates an exploded view of the rear view mirror in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0023] Figure 7 illustrates a perspective view of the rear view mirror in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0024] Figure 8 illustrates a close-up view of the cap element in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0025] Figure 9 illustrates a second level exploded perspective view of a part of the vehicle having the rear view mirror attached thereto in accordance with an embodiment of the invention; and

[0026] Figure 10 illustrates a close-up view of the rear view mirror attached to the handlebar and not having the front handlebar cover and the rear handlebar cover attached to the handlebar in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0027] It may be noted that to the extent possible, like reference numerals have been used to represent like elements in the drawings. Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been 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 aspects of the present invention. Furthermore, one or more elements may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

Detailed Description of the Invention:
[0028] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated device, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.

[0029] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.

[0030] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0031] Reference throughout this specification to “an aspect”, “another aspect” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment”, “in another embodiment”, and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

[0032] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.

[0033] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the terms "coupled to", “connected to”, “operably connected to”, and “operatively connected to” are intended to include both direct connection / coupling (in which two elements that are coupled / connected to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling / connection (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Similarly, the terms “connected to” and “connected with” are used synonymously.

[0034] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one ordinary skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. The device, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

[0035] The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element as being essential to the practice of the invention.

[0036] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims.

[0037] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] 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.

[0039] While the present invention is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, cover and aspects and features thereof can be used with other types of vehicles as well. The terms “vehicle”, “two wheeled vehicle” and “motorcycle” have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term “vehicle” comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) and the like.

[0040] Referring to Figure 1 there is illustrated a vehicle (10) that comprises a front end structure (12), a rear end structure (14), and a footboard (16). The front end structure (12) forms the front portion of the vehicle (10). The rear end structure (14) forms the rear portion of the vehicle (10). The footboard (16) lies between the front end structure (12) and the rear end structure (14). The footboard (16) provides footrest for a rider riding the vehicle (10).

[0041] The front end structure (12) comprises a front ground engaging member (18), and a steering mechanism (20). The front ground engaging member (18) is operatively connected to the steering mechanism (20). In the illustrated example, the front ground engaging member (18) embodies a wheel. Alternatively, the front ground engaging member (18) embodies a track, without limiting the scope of the invention. The steering mechanism (20) comprises a handlebar (22) for steering the front ground engaging member (18). The handlebar (22) is configured to be rotated by the rider to steer the vehicle (10). The front end structure (12) further comprises a front handlebar cover (24) and a rear handlebar cover (26). The front handlebar cover (24) additionally supports a headlight (28).

[0042] Further, the front end structure (12) comprises a front cover (30) and a leg shield (32). The leg shield (32) provides protection for the feet of the rider of the vehicle (10). The front end structure (12) further comprises a dash assembly (not shown). The dash assembly comprises a display unit (not shown). The display unit displays information about the vehicle (10) to the rider. The dash assembly may comprise additional components such as LCD, GPS, graphical user interface (GUI), etc. without limiting the scope of the invention. The dash assembly is supported on the handlebar (22). The front end structure (12) may further comprise additional components not shown and not described.

[0043] The rear end structure (14) comprises at least one seat (38) providing seating for a rider of the vehicle (10). The rear end structure (14) further comprises a power unit (36) and a rear ground engaging member (34) disposed below the seat (38). The rear ground engaging member (34) is driven by the power unit (36). The power unit may be a motor or an internal combustion engine. In the illustrated example, the rear ground engaging member (34) embodies a wheel. Alternatively, the rear ground engaging member (34) embodies a track, without limiting the scope of the invention.

[0044] The rear end structure (14) further comprises at least one body cover (40). The body cover (40) hides internal parts of the vehicle such as a luggage compartment, electrical components, etc. The rear end structure (14) further comprises a rear fender (42) and a tail light (44) disposed above the rear ground engaging member (34). The rear fender (42) and the tail light (44) provide their respective conventional functionality.

[0045] Now referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the front end structure (12) further comprises at least one level bracket (23) connected to the handlebar (22). The front handlebar cover (24) and a rear handlebar cover (26) are adapted to at least partly the handlebar (22) and the at least one level bracket (23). The vehicle (10) further comprises a frame structure (45) that traverses between the front end structure (12) and the rear end structure (14). The frame structure (45) comprises a headpipe (46) that supports the handlebar (22). The frame structure (45) further comprises a main frame (48) that extends in a downward and rearward direction from the headpipe (46). The frame structure (45) further comprises a pair of seat frames (50) extending from the main frame (48). The seat frames (50) support the seat (38). The body cover (40) gets coupled to the seat frames (50). The front end structure (12) further comprises at least one rear view mirror (100) connected to at least one of the handlebar (22) and the level bracket (23).

[0046] Although not shown, in an embodiment of the invention, the body cover (40) may comprise plurality of parts including a first set of parts and a second set of parts. The first set of parts may be attached to the frame structure (45) while the second set of parts may be releasably attached to the first set of parts.

[0047] The rear end structure (14) may further additional elements including but not limited to turn indicator(s), rear cushioning element, etc. Also, the vehicle (10) may other components such as electronic control unit for controlling operation of the vehicle, fuse elements, inverter, Power Distribution Unit (PDU), telemetry unit for establishing connection between the vehicle and an external device, etc.

[0048] Referring to Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3, in an embodiment of the invention, there may be provided at least one rear view mirror (100) and more particularly, two rear view mirrors (1001, 1002) attached to the handlebar (22). In particular, there may be provided a first rear view mirror (1001) on a first side of the handlebar (22) and a second rear view mirror (1002) on a second side of the handlebar (22). The front end structure (12) also comprises the front handlebar cover (24) and the rear handlebar cover (26) that co-operates to at least partly hide the handlebar (22).

[0049] Now referring to Figure 4, the front handlebar cover (24) and the rear handlebar cover (26) additionally co-operate to define an aperture (52). In an embodiment of the invention, at least a part of the rear view mirror (100) traverses through the aperture (52) and gets coupled to at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23).

[0050] Now referring to Figure 5, there is illustrated a first level exploded view of a part of the vehicle (10) particularly showing the handlebar (22), the at least one lever bracket (23), the first rear view mirror (1001) and the second rear view mirror (1002). It can be seen that the handlebar (22) and the at least one lever bracket (23) are sandwiched between the front handlebar cover (24) and the rear handlebar cover (26). It can also be seen that a first aperture (521) and a second aperture (522) is formed due to the co-operation of the front handlebar cover (24) and the rear handlebar cover (26). At least a part of the first rear view mirror (1001) traverses through the first aperture (521) and gets coupled to the first side of the handlebar (22) or the at least one lever bracket (23) disposed on the first side of the handlebar (22). Likewise, at least a part of the second rear view mirror (1002) traverses through the second aperture (522) and gets coupled to the second side of the handlebar (22) the at least one lever bracket (23) disposed on the second side of the handlebar (22).

[0051] Now referring to Figure 6 and Figure 7, there is illustrated an exploded perspective view and a perspective view of the rear view mirror (100). In an embodiment of the invention, the rear view mirror (100) comprises a rod (102) comprising a first end portion (104) and a second end portion (106). In an embodiment of the invention, the rear view mirror (100) further comprises a mirror device (108) attached to the second end portion (106) of the rod (102). The mirror device (108) is rotatably attached to the second end portion (106) of the rod (102). In an embodiment of the invention, the rear view mirror (100) further comprises a locking element (110) disposed about the rod (102). The locking element (110) is disposed so as to be in close proximity of the first end portion (104). The first end portion (104) of the rod (102) comprises external threads (not shown) and the locking element (110) is in the form of a pair of nuts that are coupled to the external threads. In an embodiment of the invention, the rear view mirror (100) further comprises a cap element (112) disposed about the rod (102).

[0052] Now referring to Figure 8, in an embodiment of the invention, the cap element (112) comprises a cylindrical body member (114) and a set of attachment legs (116, 118) extending from the cylindrical body member (114). The cylindrical body member (114) further comprises an aperture (120) allowing the rod (102) to traverse there-through. To assemble the rear view mirror (100), the first end portion (104) is inserted via the aperture (120) provided in the cap element (112) and thereafter the locking element (110) is coupled to the external threads provided first end portion (104). In embodiment of the invention, a size of the aperture (120) is less than a size of the locking element (110) and restricts the locking element (110) from traversing there-through. Thus, once assembled, the cap element (112) can be merely moved up and down in relation to the rod (102) but cannot be removed from the rod (102) having the locking element (110) coupled to the first end portion (104). This also ensures that the first end portion (104) having the locking element (110) cannot be withdrawn completely from the cap element (112).

[0053] Now referring to Figure 9, the first end portion (104) is adapted so as to be releasably attached to at least one of a handlebar (22) and a lever bracket (23) of the vehicle (10). In particular, the external threads provided on first end portion (104) is coupled to an internal threaded portion provided in at least one of a handlebar (22) and a lever bracket (23). The locking element (110) does not play any role in coupling the external threads provided first end portion (104) to the internal threaded portion provided in at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23). Once the external threads provided on the first end portion (104) of the rod (102) is coupled to the internal threaded portion provided in at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23), the locking element (110) can be used for adjusting a level of ingress of the first end portion (104) into at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23). Also, the locking element (110) can be used for adjusting an orientation of the rod (102) and hence, the rear view mirror (100).

[0054] Now referring to Figure 10, once the rod (102) has been coupled to at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23), the cap element (112) is coupled to at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23). In particular, the set of attachment legs (116, 118) extending from the cylindrical body member (114) are coupled to at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23). Thus, the rod (102) is coupled to at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23) and also the set of attachment legs (116, 118) extending from the cylindrical body member (114) of the cap element (112) are coupled to at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23).

[0055] In the present instance, once the rear view mirror (100) has been attached to the at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23) in a manner as shown in Figure 10, the rod (102) has to be detached from the at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23) and additionally, the cap element (112) has to be detached from the at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23). Only thereafter it is possible to detach the rear view mirror (100) from the at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23). Thus, by merely detaching the rod (102) from the at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23), the rear view mirror (100) cannot be stolen {this being the most common way of stealing the rear view mirror (100). Additionally, even by merely de-coupling the cap element (112) from the at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23), the rear view mirror (100) cannot be stolen. Thus, the present invention increases a complexity involved in stealing of the rear view mirror (100).

[0056] Once the rear view mirror (100) has been attached to the at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23) in a manner as shown in Figure 10, the front handlebar cover (24) and the rear handlebar cover (26) are coupled so as to surround the cap element (112). As mentioned above, a first aperture (521) and a second aperture (522) is formed due to the co-operation of the front handlebar cover (24) and the rear handlebar cover (26) and at least a part of the first rear view mirror (1001) traverses through the first aperture (521) and gets coupled to the first side of the handlebar (22) or the at least one lever bracket (23) disposed on the first side of the handlebar (22). Likewise, at least a part of the second rear view mirror (1002) traverses through the second aperture (522) and gets coupled to the second side of the handlebar (22) the at least one lever bracket (23) disposed on the second side of the handlebar (22). In an embodiment of the invention, a size of the aperture (52) is less than a size of the cap element (112). Thus, in an assembled state, the front handlebar cover (24) and the rear handlebar cover (26) restricts direct access of the set of attachment legs (116, 118). Thus, the cap element (112) cannot be detached from the at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23) unless the front handlebar cover (24) and the rear handlebar cover (26) are detached to gain access to the set of attachment legs (116, 118). This furthermore increases a complexity involved in stealing of the rear view mirror (100).

[0057] Thus, an advantage of the invention is that the rearview mirror cannot be detached by only rotating the rod by hands. Another advantage of the invention is that the anti-theft mechanism is provided to the rearview mirror device by using a minimum number of additional components.

[0058] Yet another advantage of the invention is that a level of complexity in assembling the rearview mirror device is substantially low. Also, an amount of time required for assembling and disassembling the rear view mirror device is substantially low. In terms of a weight of the rearview mirror and a weight of the vehicle, there is no substantial increase. Also, a cost of the rearview mirror and a cost of the vehicle is not substantial increased.

[0059] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.

[0060] The figures and the forgoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.
, Claims:WE CLAIM:

1. A rear view mirror device (100) comprising:
a rod (102) comprising a first end portion (104) and a second end portion (106), the first end portion (104) being releasably attached to at least one of a handlebar (22) and a lever bracket (23) of a vehicle (10);
a mirror device (108) attached to the second end portion (106);
a locking element (110) located in close proximity of the first end portion (104), the locking element (110) being adapted to adjust a level of ingress of the first end portion (104) into at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23) of the vehicle (10); and
a cap element (112) releasably attached to at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23) of the vehicle (10), the cap element (112) and the locking element (110) being adapted to provide an anti-theft mechanism to the rear view mirror device (100).

2. The rear view mirror device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cap element (112) comprises a cylindrical body member (114) and a set of attachment legs (116, 118) extending from the cylindrical body member (114), the cylindrical body member (114) comprising an aperture (120) allowing the rod (102) to traverse there-through.

3. The rear view mirror device (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein a size of the aperture (120) is less than a size of the locking element (110) and restricts the locking element (110) from traversing there-through.

4. A vehicle (10), comprising:
at least a front ground engaging member (18) and a rear ground engaging member (34);
a handlebar (22) adapted to steer the front ground engaging member (18);
a lever bracket (23) provided on the handlebar (22);
a front handlebar cover (24) and a rear handlebar cover (26) covering at least partly the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23);and
a rear view mirror device (100) attached to the handlebar (22) and traversing through a first aperture (52) formed between the front handlebar cover (24) and the rear handlebar cover (26); the rear view mirror device (100) comprising:
a rod (102) comprising a first end portion (104) and a second end portion (106), the first end portion (104) being releasably attached to at least one of a handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23) of the vehicle (10);
a mirror device (108) attached to the second end portion (106);
a locking element (110) located in close proximity of the first end portion (104), the locking element (110) being adapted to adjust a level of ingress of the first end portion (104) into at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23) of the vehicle (10); and
a cap element (112) releasably attached to at least one of the handlebar (22) and the lever bracket (23) of the vehicle (10), the cap element (112) and the locking element (110) being adapted to provide an anti-theft mechanism to the rear view mirror device (100).

5. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the cap element (112) comprises a cylindrical body member (114) and a set of attachment legs (116, 118) extending from the cylindrical body member (114), the cylindrical body member (114) comprising a second aperture (120) allowing the rod (102) to traverse there-through.

6. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 5, wherein a size of the second aperture (120) is less than a size of the locking element (110) and restricts the locking element (110) from traversing there-through.

7. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 5, wherein a size of the first aperture (52) is less than a size of the cap element (112).

8. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 5, wherein in an assembled state, the front handlebar cover (24) and the rear handlebar cover (26) restricts direct access of the set of attachment legs (116, 118).