FORM -2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE
Specification
(See Section 10; rule 13)
SIDE LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR TWO WHEELED VEHICLES
MAHINDRA TWO WHEELERS LIMITED
an Indian Company of Dl Block, Plot No. 18/2 (Part), MIDC, Chinchwad, Pune - 411 019, Maharashtra, India.
INVENTORS
1. GHORPADE AVINASH GULABRAO
2. GHOSH AVIJIT
3. VENKAT RAMAN YOGARAJA
THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION PARTICULARY DESCRIBES THE INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED.

Field of the Disclosure:
The present disclosure generally relates to lighting systems of a vehicle.
Particularly, the present disclosure relates to side lights for a two wheeled vehicle.
Background:
Lighting system of a vehicle consists of lighting and signalling devices disposed on a front portion, side portions and a rear portion of the vehicle. Lighting system provides illumination for a driver to operate the vehicle safely during reduced visibility. A signalling system is provided to increase the conspicuity of the vehicle, and to identify vehicle's presence, position, size, direction of travel, and driver's intentions regarding change in direction and reduction in speed of travel by braking.
Although, the prior art systems are useful to operate a vehicle safely during reduced visibility and to increase conspicuity of a vehicle, these traditional lighting systems have some limitations. For example, these traditional lighting systems are generally not useful when an engine of the vehicle, more specifically of a two wheeled vehicle, is OFF during night-time and when there is a dark surrounding. More specifically, in such cases, area near footsteps of a driver and a pillion rider needs to be carefully watched for observing harmful objects such as stones, insects, ditches, uneven surfaces of road and the like.
"Courtesy Lights" as envisaged in four wheeled vehicles illuminate the surrounding field of four wheeled vehicles. The "Courtesy Lights" also assist a driver during slow manoeuvres, e.g. in a parking garage, by illuminating

obstacles and pedestrians. Moreover, the "Courtesy Lights" improve pedestrian safety and minimize vehicle damage risk.
Accordingly, there is need of a side lighting system for a vehicle; more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle that illuminates area near footsteps of a driver and/or a pillion rider. Also, there is need of a side lighting system for a vehicle, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle that provides illumination near footsteps of a driver and/or a pillion rider when an engine is OFF and / or when the speed of vehicle drops below a predetermined value. Further, there is need of a side lighting system for a vehicle, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle that provides illumination at sides of a vehicle in dark surroundings to facilitate minor vehicle repairs including wheel removal for repair of puncture and the like.
Objects:
Some of the objects of the system of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:
It is an object of the system of the present disclosure to ameliorate one or more problems of the prior art or to at least provide a useful alternative.
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a side fighting system for a vehicle, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle that provides illumination near footsteps of a driver and/or a pillion rider.
Also, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a side lighting system for a vehicle, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle that provides

illumination near footsteps of a driver and/or a pillion rider when an engine is OFF.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a side lighting system for a vehicle, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle that provides illumination near footsteps of a driver and/or a pillion rider when the speed of the two wheeled vehicle falls below a pre-determined value.
Additionally, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a side lighting system for a vehicle, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle that provides illumination at sides of a vehicle in a dark surrounding for minor vehicle repairs including wheel removal for repair of puncture and the like.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a side lighting system for a vehicle, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle that is cost effective.
Moreover, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a side lighting system for a vehicle, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle that provides illumination in an area where ladies dismount and put their feet on ground.
Other objects and advantages of the system of present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures, which are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
Summary:
In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a side lighting system for a two wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The side lighting system including at

least one light disposed at at least one location selected from a location proximate to a footrest provided for a driver, a location proximate to a footrest provided for a pillion rider, a location proximate to an operative front portion of an engine, a location proximate to a side portion below a driver seat and above transmission assembly, a location proximate to a side panel, a location proximate to at least one foot resting- platform, a location proximate to a rearmost foot resting platform and a location proximate to at least one side portion of at least one seat of said two wheeled vehicle.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one light gets activated, when an engine of the two wheeled vehicle is OFF.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one light gets activated, when speed of the two wheeled vehicle falls below a pre-determined value.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one light gets de-activated after lapse of a pre-determined time.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one light is manually de-activated.
Typically, the lights are disposed on at least one side of the two wheeled vehicle.

Brief Description of the Accompanying Drawings:
The side lighting system for a vehicle, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle of the present disclosure will now be explained in relation to the non-limiting accompanying drawings, in which:
FIGURE 1 illustrates a side view of a two wheeled vehicle incorporating a side lighting system of the present disclosure, in accordance with one embodiment;
FIGURE 2 illustrates a top view of the two wheeled vehicle of Figure 1;
FIGURE 3 illustrates a front view of the two wheeled vehicle of Figure 1;.
FIGURE 4 illustrates another side view of the two wheeled vehicle of Figure 1; and
FIGURE 5 and FIGURE 6 illustrates a schematic view depicting possible illumination distribution of one of the lights of the two wheeled vehicle of Figure 1.
Detailed Description of the Accompanying Drawings:
The side lighting system for a vehicle, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle of the present disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings which do not limit the scope and ambit of the disclosure. The description provided is purely by way of example and illustration.

The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following 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.
The description hereinafter, 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.
The present disclosure provides a side lighting system, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle that provides illumination near footsteps of a driver and/or a pillion rider. More specifically, a side lighting system of the present disclosure provides illumination near footsteps of a driver and/or a pillion rider in a dark surrounding. Also, a side lighting system of the present disclosure provides illumination in an area where ladies dismount and put their feet on ground.

Also, a side lighting system of the present disclosure is useful in a dark surrounding for vehicle repairs.
Referring to Figures 1 to 6, a side lighting system 100 incorporated on a two wheeled vehicle 102 is disclosed. The side lighting system 100 includes one or more of lights 104, 106, 108, 110 and 112. The light 104 is disposed at a location proximate to a driver's footrest 114, the light 106 is disposed at a location proximate to a pillion rider's foot rest 116, the lights 108 is disposed at a location proximate to the operative front portion of an engine 118 of the vehicle 102, the light 110 is disposed at a location proximate to a side portion below a driver seat of the vehicle 102 and above the transmission assembly 122 and the light 112 is disposed proximate to a rearmost footresting platform 124 (generally called as ladies' footrest) (illustrated in Figure 2) and proximate to an operative rear end of a chain cover 120.
At least one or more of lights 104, 106, 108, 110 and 112 is adapted to illuminate the area near the footsteps of a driver and/or a pillion rider of the vehicle 102 as shown in FIGURE 5 wherein the light 110 produces an illumination distribution 10 to illuminate the area surrounding the footsteps of a driver and/or a pillion rider of the vehicle 102. Also, at least one or more of lights 104, 106, 108, 110 and 112 is adapted to illuminate the area where ladies dismount and put their feet on ground. Further, at least one or more of lights 104, 106, 108, 110 and 112 can be LEDs, filament bulbs and the like, as the illumination source. However, at least one or more of lights 104, 106, 108, 110 and 112 of the present disclosure is not limited to any particular type of lights. The positions of at least one or more of lights 104, 106, 108, 110 and 112 described above are exemplary, the positions of at least one or more of lights 104, 106, 108, 110 and 112 can be varied based on areas to be illuminated, needs of riders and the like. At least one or more of lights 104, 106, 108, 110

and 112 can be combined or grouped or reciprocally incorporated with any other lighting or signaling lights. However, the care should be taken to illuminate at least the area near the footsteps of a driver and /or a pillion rider and particularly the area where ladies dismount and put their feet on ground.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, one or more of lights 104, 106, 108, 110 and 112 is disposed on both sides of the two wheeled vehicle 102 and illuminates both side surroundings of the two wheeled vehicle 102 as shown in FIGURE 6, wherein at least one of the above mentioned lights produces an illumination distribution 20 to illuminate the area surrounding the footsteps of a driver and/or a pillion rider of the vehicle 102. In one embodiment, one or more of lights 104,106, 108, 110 and 112 gets activated when an engine is OFF and / or when the speed of the vehicle 102 falls below a pre-determined .value. Further, one or more of lights 104, 106, 108, 110 and 112 may get de-activated after lapse of pre-determined time to conserve the power. In another embodiment, one or more of lights 104, 106,108, 110 and 112 can be manually switch controlled. Further, in one embodiment, none of the lights 104, 106, 108, 110 and 112 is directly visible from the front or rear side of the vehicle 102 from specific areas. Furthermore, in one embodiment, one or more of lights 104, 106, 108, 110 and 112 is a white light or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to any particular type or design of light.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the lights of vehicle 102 used for lighting or signaling can used with suitable modification to illuminate the intended area.
Although, the present disclosure is illustrated in conjunction with a two wheeler vehicle, more specifically to a motorcycle, the utility of the present disclosure is not related to only a motorcycle. The principles of the present invention can be

effectively used in scooter type vehicles. Further, the two wheeler vehicle as mentioned above is not restricted to any type of fuel used, e.g. gasoline, diesel, gaseous fuels, battery, hybrid power and the like, for powering them.
Further, in another embodiment, the one or more of lights can be fitted at convenient locations like below or on the side or below the driver's foot resting platform, on the side panels, on the side of the seats and the like.
The side lighting system 100 of the present disclosure facilitates noticing of the harmful objects such as stones, insects, etc on a road before occupants dismount from a vehicle, particularly a lady pillion rider. Further, lighting areas near footsteps of a driver and a pillion rider facilitates in avoiding injuries to occupants, vehicle damage and the like. Also, the side lighting system 100 of the present disclosure facilitates noticing of ditches, uneven surfaces of a road and the like where a driver or a pillion rider plans to dismount. Also, the side lighting system 100 of the present disclosure provides illumination in dark areas at side portions of vehicles (particularly left side) for facilitating minor vehicle repairs such as removal of punctured wheel, removal of tool kit, papers and the like.
Technical Advancements and Economic Significance
The side lighting system for a vehicle, more particularly for a two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with the present disclosure described' herein above has several technical advantages including but not limited to the realization of:
• a side lighting system for a vehicle, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle that provides illumination near footsteps of a driver and/or a pillion rider;

• a side lighting system for a vehicle, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle that provides illumination near footsteps of a driver and/or a pillion rider when an engine of the two wheeled vehicle is OFF;
• a side lighting system for a vehicle, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle that provides illumination near footsteps of a driver and/or a pillion rider when the speed of the two wheeled vehicle falls below a predetermined value;
• a side lighting system for a vehicle, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle that provides illumination at sides of the vehicle in a dark surrounding for facilitating minor vehicle repairs and the like;
• a side lighting system for a vehicle, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle that is cost effective; and
• a side lighting system for a vehicle, more particularly, for a two wheeled vehicle that provides illumination in an area where ladies dismount and put their feet on ground.
Throughout this specification the word "comprise", or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.

The use of the expression "at least" or "at least one" suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles or 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 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.
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.
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.

WE CLAIM:
1. A side lighting.system for a two wheeled vehicle, said side lighting system comprising at least one light disposed at at least one location selected from a location proximate to a footrest provided for a driver, a location proximate to a footrest provided for a pillion rider, a location proximate to an operative front portion of an engine, a location proximate to a side portion below a driver seat and above transmission assembly, a location proximate to a side panel, a location proximate to at least one foot resting platform, a location proximate to a rearmost foot resting platform and a location proximate to at least one side portion of at least one seat of said two wheeled vehicle.
2. The side lighting system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one light gets activated, when an engine of said two wheeled vehicle is OFF.
3. The side lighting system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one light gets activated, when speed of said two wheeled vehicle falls below a pre-determined value.
4. The side lighting system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one light gets de-activated after lapse of a pre-determined time.
5. The side lighting system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one light is disposed on at least one side of said two wheeled vehicle.

6. The side lighting system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one light is de-activated manually.