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

“STAND DEVICE OF A 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 a stand device which is suitable for a vehicle. The stand device has increased weld strength and increased localized strength to withstand high impact loads.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
[002] Generally, a saddle riding type vehicle such as a two-wheeled vehicle is provided with a stand device. When the two-wheeled vehicle is not being driven by a user, it can be supported on ground using the stand device such as main stand or side stand. Conventional stand devices are pivoted either to an engine, an engine-bracket or a frame of the two-wheeled vehicle. These pivotable stands are generally moved between an on stand configuration, in which the stand rests on ground to support the two wheeled vehicle and an off stand configuration, in which the stand moves away from the ground.

[003] Referring to Figure 1, there is illustrated a conventional main stand (1) that includes a pair of leg members (2a, 2b). One end of the leg members (2a, 2b) are welded to a pair of pivot members (4a, 4b) respectively. Each of the pivot members (4a, 4b) have at least one hole (not shown) that is used for pivotable attachment of the main stand (1) to an engine or an engine-bracket or a frame structure of the vehicle. To assist in manual operation of the main stand (1), there may be provided a leg engaging member (6) attached to one of the leg members (2a or 2b). A pair of grounding portions (7a, 7b) may be attached to other ends of the leg members (2a, 2b). Additionally, there may be provided a cross member (8) extending between the pair of leg members (2a, 2b) and joining the pair of leg members (2a, 2b).

[004] Thus, the conventional main stand experiences high impact loads, particularly in heavy vehicles or off road vehicles, this could lead to premature failure of the main stand. Thus, there exists a need to address disadvantages associated with this.

Referring to Figure 2, there is illustrated conventional side stand (1’). The side stand (1’) include a leg member (4’). One end of the leg member (4’) attached to a pivot member (2’). The pivot member (2’) having a through hole (not shown) for pivotable attachment of the side stand (1’). A grounding portion (5’) attached to other end of the leg member (4’). The pivot member (2’) and the leg member (4’) are welded to each other.

[005] The conventional side stand experiences high impact loads, particularly in heavy vehicles or off road vehicles. This result in high stresses at weld area and this could lead to premature failure of the side stand. To overcome this, the existing stand device is made of single piece forged parts, this leads to increase weight and cost. Thus, there exists a need to address one or more disadvantages as mentioned above.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[006] 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.

[007] In one aspect of the invention, there is provided a stand device of a vehicle, the stand device pivotally mounted on the vehicle and adapted to move between an extended state and a retracted state, the stand device primarily intended to extend to ground to support the vehicle in the extended state; the stand device comprises: a first leg including a first bottom portion and a first top portion; and a first part adapted to pivotally mount the first leg on the vehicle, the first part connected to the first top portion by a first weld portion, a second weld portion, and a third weld portion, the first weld portion is a circular weld portion, and different from the second weld portion and the third weld portion.

[008] In an embodiment of the invention, the first part comprises: a first proximal portion comprising a first set of walls having a first set of apertures for connecting the first part to a first predetermined part of the vehicle; and a first distal portion extending from the first proximal portion and being connected to the first top portion of the first leg.

[009] In another embodiment of the invention, each of the second weld portion and the third weld portion is located in between a tensile force experiencing side of the first leg and a compression force experiencing side of the first leg.

[0010] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the first top portion of the first leg comprises a first opening for connecting to the first distal portion of the first part at the second weld portion; the first top portion of the first leg comprises a second opening for connecting to the first distal portion of the first part at the third weld portion.

[0011] In still another embodiment of the invention, the first opening and the second opening are elongated in shape.

[0012] In a further embodiment of the invention, the first part is made of forging.

[0013] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, the stand device comprises a second leg including a second bottom portion and a second top portion; and a second part adapted to pivotally mount the second leg on the vehicle; the second part connected to the second top portion by a fourth weld portion, a fifth weld portion, and a sixth weld portion; wherein the fourth weld portion is a circular weld portion, and different from the fifth weld portion and the sixth weld portion.

[0014] In an embodiment of the invention, the first leg is coupled to the second leg via a cross member in a space apart manner; a first stiffener is coupled between the first leg and the cross member; and a second stiffener is coupled between the second leg and the cross member.

[0015] In another embodiment of the invention, the first leg is coupled to a leg engaging member; the leg engaging member extending in a vehicle width direction.

[0016] In yet another embodiment of the invention, each of the first weld portion and the fourth weld portion comprises at least one of a fillet weld and an overlap weld; and each of the second weld portion, the third weld portion, the fifth weld portion and the sixth weld portion comprises at least one of a plug weld, a slot weld, an arc seam weld, and a spot weld.

[0017] In still another embodiment of the invention, each of the second weld portion and the third weld portion is located in between a tensile force experiencing side of the first leg and a compression force experiencing side of the first leg; and each of the fifth weld portion and the sixth weld portion is located in between a tensile force experiencing side of the second leg and a compression force experiencing side of the second leg.

[0018] In a further embodiment of the invention, the second part comprises a second proximal portion comprising a second set of walls having a second set of apertures for connecting the second part to a second predetermined part of the vehicle; and a second distal portion extending from the second proximal portion, the second distal portion being connected to the second top portion of the second leg.

[0019] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, the second top portion of the second leg comprises a third opening for connecting to the second distal portion of the second part at the fifth weld portion; and the second top portion of the second leg comprises a fourth opening for connecting to the second distal portion of the second part at the sixth weld portion.

[0020] In an embodiment of the invention, the third opening and the fourth opening are elongated in shape.

[0021] In one aspect of the invention, there is provided a vehicle, comprising a frame structure; a front ground engaging member and a rear ground engaging member supported by the frame structure; and a stand device pivotally mounted on the vehicle and adapted to move between an extended state and a retracted state; the stand device primarily intended to extend to ground to support the vehicle in the extended state; the stand device comprises a first leg including a first bottom portion and a first top portion; and a first part adapted to pivotally mount the first leg on the vehicle; the first part connected to the first top portion by a first weld portion, a second weld portion, and a third weld portion, wherein the first weld portion is a circular weld portion, and different from the second weld portion and the third weld portion.

[0022] Advantages of invention are that the stand device as disclosed in the present invention provides increased strength, life cycle and can withstand high impact loads. Further, the stand device has lesser number of parts, which reduces the overall weight and cost of manufacture.

[0023] 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:
[0024] 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:

[0025] Figure 1 illustrates a view of a conventional main stand;

[0026] Figure 2 illustrates a view of a conventional side stand;

[0027] Figure 3 illustrates a side view of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 illustrates a side perspective view of a stand device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 illustrates a front perspective view of the stand device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view showing a first part in connection with a first leg, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 illustrates a perspective view of the stand device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 illustrates a perspective view showing a first part in connection with a first leg, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 illustrates a perspective view of the stand device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0034] Figure 10 illustrates a perspective view showing a second part in connection with a second leg, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] 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:
[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0046] The terms “front / forward”, “rear / rearward / back / backward”, “up / upper / top”, “down / lower / lower ward / downward, bottom”, “left / leftward”, “right / rightward” used therein represents the directions as seen from a vehicle driver sitting astride and these directions are referred by arrows F, R, U, D in the Figures.

[0047] 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.

[0048] Referring to Figure 3 there is illustrated a side view of a vehicle (10) constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The vehicle referred to herein, embodies a motorcycle. Alternatively, the vehicle (10) may embody any other ridden vehicles such as scooters, three-wheeled vehicle, all-terrain vehicles (ATV) etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.

[0049] The vehicle (10) comprising one or more body parts, such as a frame structure (12), a front fork (14), a handle bar (16), a front ground engaging member (18), a seat (20), a swing arm (22), a tail light (24), a rear ground engaging member (26), a front fender (28), a rear fender (30), a headlight (32), a fuel tank (34), a rear grip (36), a sareeguard (38), a rider step (40), a pillion step (42), and a stand device (100).

[0050] It may be noted that the vehicle (10) is shown to have included above stated parts, however those ordinarily skilled in the art would appreciate that the vehicle (10) may include other parts such as, battery, torque rod etc., without limiting the scope of the invention. The power unit (34) may be an internal combustion engine or a motor which may derive power from a battery.

[0051] The front fork (14) rotatably enables free steering of the vehicle (10). The front fork (14) supports the front ground engaging member (18) at lower end thereof and the handlebar (16) at upper end thereof. The front ground engaging member (18) is covered from above by the front fender (28). The fuel tank (34) and the seat (20) are supported by the frame structure (12). The saree guard (38) covers the left side of the rear ground engaging member (26) and is connected to the frame structure (12) and the pillion step (42). The rear ground engaging member (26) is covered from above by the rear fender (30). The swing arm (22) supports the rear ground engaging member (26). The stand device (100) is pivotally mounted on the vehicle (10) and adapted to move between an extended state and a retracted state. The stand device (100) is primarily intended to extend to ground to support the vehicle (10) in the extended state.

[0052] Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5, the stand device is a side stand of the vehicle. The stand device (100) comprises a first leg (102) including a first bottom portion (104) and a first top portion (106). The stand device (100) has a base element (105) and a stand spring (107). The base element (105) is a lower part of the stand device (100), where vehicle (10) rest via the stand device (100). The stand spring (107) is a tension spring connecting the stand device (100) and the frame structure (12) in such a way that the stand spring (107) forces to lift the stand device (100) towards the frame structure (12).

[0053] When user shifts the stand device (100) from the retracted state to the extended state, the stand base member (105) of the stand device (100) comes in contact with the ground and the vehicle (10) tilt and rest on the stand base member (105) of the stand device (100) and the vehicle (10) comes in a vehicle parked configuration. When user lift the vehicle (10) from the vehicle parked configuration to a vehicle upright configuration, user needs to shift the stand device (100) from the extended state to the retracted state and the base element (105) of the stand device (100) looses contact with the ground.

[0054] The stand device (100) further comprises a first part (114) adapted to pivotally mount the first leg (102) on the vehicle (10), the first part (114) connected to the first top portion (106) by a first weld portion (126), a second weld portion (128), and a third weld portion (130), the first weld portion (126) is a circular weld portion, and different from the second weld portion (128) and the third weld portion (130).

[0055] Now referring to Figure 6, the first part (114) comprises a first proximal portion (146) comprising a first set of walls (1481, 1482) having a first set of apertures (1501, 1502) for connecting the first part (114) to a first predetermined part of the vehicle (10); and a first distal portion (152) extending from the first proximal portion (146) and being connected to the first top portion (106) of the first leg (102).

[0056] Now referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8, the first top portion (106) of the first leg (102) comprises a first opening (162) for connecting to the first distal portion (152) of the first part (114) at the second weld portion (128); the first top portion (106) of the first leg (102) comprises a second opening (164) for connecting to the first distal portion (152) of the first part (114) at the third weld portion (130). The first opening (162) and the second opening (164) are elongated in shape. In an embodiment of the invention, the first part (114) is made of forging. Each of the second weld portion (128) and third weld portion (130) is located in between a tensile force experiencing side (138) of the first leg (102) and a compression force experiencing side (140) of the first leg (102).

[0057] Now referring to Figure 9, the stand device is a main stand of the vehicle. The stand device (100) comprises a second leg (108) including a second bottom portion (110) and a second top portion (112); and a second part (116) adapted to pivotally mount the second leg (108) on the vehicle (10); the second part (116) connected to the second top portion (112) by a fourth weld portion (132), a fifth weld portion (134), and a sixth weld portion (136); wherein the fourth weld portion (132) is a circular weld portion, and different from the fifth weld portion (134) and the sixth weld portion (136).

[0058] The first leg (102) is coupled to the second leg (108) via a cross member (118) in a space apart manner. The first leg (102) and the second leg (108) are primary support and balance members of the stand device (100). The stand device (100) further comprises a first stiffener (120) coupled between the first leg (102) and the cross member (118). The stand device (100) further comprises a second stiffener (122) coupled between the second leg (108) and the cross member (118). The first stiffener (120) provides strength to the first leg (102) and the second stiffener (122) provides strength to the second leg (108). The first leg (102) is coupled to a leg engaging member (124) and the leg engaging member (124) extends in a vehicle width direction. The leg engaging member (124) is that member of the stand device (100) where the rider put his/her leg and presses downwardly to erect the stand device from the retracted state to the extended state.

In an embodiment of the invention, each of the first weld portion (126) and the fourth weld portion (132) comprises at least one of a fillet weld and an overlap weld. In an embodiment of the invention, each of the second weld portion (128), the third weld portion (130), the fifth weld portion (134) and the sixth weld portion (136) comprises at least one of a plug weld, a slot weld, an arc seam weld, and a spot weld. In an embodiment of the invention, each of the second weld portion (128) and third weld portion (130) is located between a tensile force experiencing side (138) of the first leg (102) and a compression force experiencing side (140) of the first leg (102). In an embodiment of the invention, each of the fifth weld portion (134) and sixth weld portion (136) is located between a tensile force experiencing side (142) of the second leg (108) and a compression force experiencing side (144) of the second leg (108).

[0059] Now referring to Figure 10, the second part (116) comprises a second proximal portion (154) comprising a second set of walls (1561, 1562) having a second set of apertures (1581, 1582) for connecting the second part (116) to a second predetermined part of the vehicle (10). The second part (116) further comprises a second distal portion (160) extending from the second proximal portion (154), the second distal portion (160) being connected to the second top portion (112) of the second leg (108). In an embodiment of the invention, the first part (114) and the second part (116) are forged parts.

[0060] In an embodiment of the invention, the second top portion (112) of the second leg (108) comprises a third opening (166) for connecting to the second distal portion (160) of the second part (116) at the fifth weld portion (134); and the second top portion (112) of the second leg (108) comprises a fourth opening (168) for connecting to the second distal portion (160) of the second part (116) at the sixth weld portion (136). The third opening (166) and the fourth opening (168) are elongated in shape.

[0061] One advantage of the invention is that the strength of the stand device is substantially increased. The slot welding is provided to increase the weld length, thereby increasingthe localized strength and thus, the stand device can withstand high impact loads. By providing the slot welding feature, the load is distributed to a larger area and the hot stresses (hot spot) is shifted from the weld region to a non-weld region, thereby increasing the life cycle of the stand device. Also, the pre-mature failures of the stand device are also expected to be less.

[0062] A further advantage of the invention is that the stand device has lesser number of parts. Since, the number of the parts is less; the amount of time needed to manufacture the stand device is less. Thus, the overall weight of the stand device is substantially less. Therefore, the overall cost of manufacture of the stand device is substantially reduced.

[0063] 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.

[0064] 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.

[0065] Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible. The scope of embodiments is at least as broad as given by the following claims.
, Claims:WE CLAIM:

1. A stand device (100) of a vehicle (10), the stand device (100) pivotally mounted on the vehicle (10) and adapted to move between an extended state (48) and a retracted state (50), the stand device (100) primarily intended to extend to ground to support the vehicle (10) in the extended state (48); the stand device (100) comprises:
a first leg (102) including a first bottom portion (104) and a first top portion (106); and
a first part (114) adapted to pivotally mount the first leg (102) on the vehicle (10), the first part (114) connected to the first top portion (106) by a first weld portion (126), a second weld portion (128), and a third weld portion (130), the first weld portion (126) is a circular weld portion, and different from the second weld portion (128) and the third weld portion (130).

2. The stand device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first part (114) comprises:
a first proximal portion (146) comprising a first set of walls (1481, 1482) having a first set of apertures (1501, 1502) for connecting the first part (114) to a first predetermined part of the vehicle (10); and a first distal portion (152) extending from the first proximal portion (146) and being connected to the first top portion (106) of the first leg (102).

3. The stand device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the second weld portion (128) and third weld portion (130) is located in between a tensile force experiencing side (138) of the first leg (102) and a compression force experiencing side (140) of the first leg (102).

4. The stand device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first top portion (106) of the first leg (102) comprises a first opening (162) for connecting to the first distal portion (152) of the first part (114) at the second weld portion (128); the first top portion (106) of the first leg (102) comprises a second opening (164) for connecting to the first distal portion (152) of the first part (114) at the third weld portion (130).

5. The stand device (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the first opening (162) and the second opening (164) are elongated in shape.
6. The stand device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first part (114) is made of forging.

7. The stand device (100) as claimed in claim 1, the stand device (100) comprises a second leg (108) including a second bottom portion (110) and a second top portion (112); and a second part (116) adapted to pivotally mount the second leg (108) on the vehicle (10); the second part (116) connected to the second top portion (112) by a fourth weld portion (132), a fifth weld portion (134), and a sixth weld portion (136); wherein the fourth weld portion (132) is a circular weld portion, and different from the fifth weld portion (134) and the sixth weld portion (136).

8. The stand device (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the first leg (102) is coupled to the second leg (108) via a cross member (118) in a space apart manner; a first stiffener (120) is coupled between the first leg (102) and the cross member (118); and a second stiffener (122) is coupled between the second leg (108) and the cross member (118).

9. The stand device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first leg (102) is coupled to a leg engaging member (124); the leg engaging member (124) extending in a vehicle width direction.

10. The stand device as claimed in claim 7, wherein each of the first weld portion (126) and the fourth weld portion (132) comprises at least one of a fillet weld and an overlap weld; and each of the second weld portion (128), the third weld portion (130), the fifth weld portion (134) and the sixth weld portion (136) comprises at least one of a plug weld, a slot weld, an arc seam weld, and a spot weld.

11. The stand device as claimed in claim 7, wherein each of the second weld portion (128) and the third weld portion (130) is located in between a tensile force experiencing side (138) of the first leg (102) and a compression force experiencing side (140) of the first leg (102); and each of the fifth weld portion (134) and the sixth weld portion (136) is located in between a tensile force experiencing side (142) of the second leg (108) and a compression force experiencing side (144) of the second leg (108).
12. The stand device (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the second part (116) comprises a second proximal portion (154) comprising a second set of walls (1561, 1562) having a second set of apertures (1581, 1582) for connecting the second part (116) to a second predetermined part of the vehicle (10); and a second distal portion (160) extending from the second proximal portion (154), the second distal portion (160) being connected to the second top portion(112) of the second leg (108).

13. The stand device (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the second top portion (112) of the second leg (108) comprises a third opening (166) for connecting to the second distal portion (160) of the second part (116) at the fifth weld portion (134); and the second top portion (112) of the second leg (108) comprises a fourth opening (168) for connecting to the second distal portion (160) of the second part (116) at the sixth weld portion (136).

14. The stand device (100) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the third opening (166) and the fourth opening (168) are elongated in shape.

15. A vehicle (10), comprising:
a frame structure (12);
a front ground engaging member (18) and a rear ground engaging member(26) supported by the frame structure (12);and a stand device (100) pivotally mounted on the vehicle (10) and adapted to move between an extended state (48) and a retracted state (50); the stand device (100) primarily intended to extend to ground to support the vehicle (10) in the extended state (48); the stand device (100) comprises a first leg (102) including a first bottom portion (104) and a first top portion (106); and a first part (114) adapted to pivotally mount the first leg (102) on the vehicle (10); the first part (114) connected to the first top portion (106) by a first weld portion (126), a second weld portion (128), and a third weld portion (130), wherein the first weld portion (126) is a circular weld portion, and different from the second weld portion (128) and the third weld portion (130).

16. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 15, wherein the first part (114) comprises:
a first proximal portion (146) comprising a first set of walls (1481, 1482) having a first set of apertures (1501, 1502) for connecting the first part (114) to a first predetermined part of the vehicle (10); and a first distal portion (152) extending from the first proximal portion (146) and being connected to the first top portion (106) of the first leg (102).

17. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 15, wherein each of the second weld portion (128) and third weld portion (130) is located in between a tensile force experiencing side (138) of the first leg (102) and a compression force experiencing side (140) of the first leg (102).

18. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 15, wherein the first top portion (106) of the first leg (102) comprises a first opening (162) for connecting to the first distal portion (152) of the first part (114) at the second weld portion (128); the first top portion (106) of the first leg (102) comprises a second opening (164) for connecting to the first distal portion (152) of the first part (114) at the third weld portion (130).

19. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 18, wherein the first opening (162) and the second opening (164) are elongated in shape.

20. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 15, the stand device (100) comprises a second leg (108) including a second bottom portion (110) and a second top portion (112); and a second part (116) adapted to pivotally mount the second leg (108) on the vehicle (10); the second part (116) connected to the second top portion (112) by a fourth weld portion (132), a fifth weld portion (134), and a sixth weld portion (136); wherein the fourth weld portion (132) is a circular weld portion, and different from the fifth weld portion (134) and the sixth weld portion (136).