DESC: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 includes less number of parts, can be manufactured / assembled easily, has lesser weight and has higher strength.

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 ridden by the rider, it can be supported on ground using the stand device. 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 stand device (1) that includes a pair of vertically extending rods (2a, 2b). First ends of the vertically extending rods (2a, 2b) are attached to a first surface of a stay plate (3). A second surface of the stay plate (3) is attached to a horizontal rod (4). The horizontal rod (4) is used for pivotable attachment to the engine or engine-bracket or the frame. To assist in manual operation of the stand device (1), there may be provided a leg engaging member (5) attached to one of the vertically extending rods (2a or 2b) via a stay plate (6). A pair of base elements (7a, 7b) may be attached to second ends of the vertically extending rods (2a, 2b). Additionally, there may be provided a horizontal rod (8) extending between the pair of vertically extending rods (2a, 2b).

[004] Thus, the conventional stand device is made of large number of parts which is substantial disadvantage. The conventional stand device has additional disadvantages such as, the manufacturing process involves large amount of time, as large number of components has to be welded together. The overall weight and cost of the stand device is adversely affected. Because of thermal deformation and rusting associated with welding, strength of the stand device decreases which could lead to premature failure. Also, assuring quality of the stand device such construction is difficult. Thus, there exists a need to address one or more disadvantages as mentioned above.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[005] 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.

[006] In one aspect of the invention, there is provided a stand device of a vehicle, the stand device being pivotally mountable to a predetermined portion of the vehicle; the stand device adapted for pivotal movement between an extended state and a retracted state; the stand device comprises: a stamped body defining a first leg and a second leg, the first leg comprising a first bottom portion and a first upper portion and the second leg including a second bottom portion and a second upper portion, the first bottom portion and the second bottom portion intending to support the vehicle in an extended state of the stand device; and a reinforcing member coupled to the stamped body, the reinforcing member defining a third leg and a fourth leg, the third leg providing reinforcement to at least a portion of the first leg and the fourth leg providing reinforcement to at least a portion of the second leg.

[007] In an embodiment of the invention, the stamped body defines a channel for receiving the reinforcing member and the reinforcing member attached to at least a part of the stamped body.

[008] In another embodiment of the inventing, the third leg of the reinforcing member ends between the first bottom portion and the first upper portion of the first leg; and the fourth leg of the reinforcing member ends between the second bottom portion and the second upper portion of the second leg.

[009] In still another embodiment of the invention, a length of the third leg is equal to or greater than a length of the fourth leg.

[0010] In a further embodiment of the invention, a force receiving portion (126) is provided one of the stamped body (102) and the reinforcing member (118) that protrudes along at least partly in a width direction of the vehicle (10).

[0011] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, the first leg of the stamped body is provided an aperture for allowing the force receiving portion provided in the reinforcing member to traverse there-through.

[0012] In an embodiment of the invention, the force receiving portion (126) provided at a length in the range of 5 to 25 percentage of one the first leg (104) or the third leg (120) from the first bottom portion (108).

[0013] In another embodiment of the invention, each of the first and the second legs comprise: a first portion having a first dimension along a lengthwise direction of the vehicle, a second portion having a second dimension along the lengthwise direction of the vehicle, the second portion being located above the first portion along a height direction of the vehicle; the second dimension being greater than the first dimension; and a third portion located between first portion and the second portion, the third portion having a varying dimension along a lengthwise direction of the vehicle, the varying dimension being between the first dimension and the second dimension.

[0014] In still another embodiment of the invention, at least one coupling member is provided at about the first upper portion and the second upper portion of the stamped body to pivotally mount the stand device to the predetermined portion of the vehicle.

[0015] In another aspect of the invention, the coupling member is attached to one of the stamped body and the reinforcing member.

[0016] In another aspect of the invention, the stamped body has a substantially U-shaped body.

[0017] In another aspect of the invention, the channel (124) has a substantial c-section having a three walled structure comprising a first wall, a second wall and a third wall; the third wall (125c) joins the first wall (125a) and the second wall (125b) in a spaced apart manner and the first wall and the second wall being welded to the reinforced member.

[0018] In another aspect of the invention, the reinforcing member is a hollow tubular member.

[0019] In another aspect of the invention, there is provided a vehicle comprising: a frame; a front wheel and a rear wheel supported by the frame, and a stand device coupled to a predetermined portion of the frame, the stand device being adapted for pivotal movement between an extended state and a retracted state; the stand device comprises: a stamped body defining a first leg and a second leg, the first leg comprising a first bottom portion and a first upper portion and the second leg including a second bottom portion and a second upper portion , the stamped body being pivotally mountable to a predetermined portion of the vehicle, the first bottom portion and the second bottom portion intending to support the vehicle in an extended state of the stand device; and a reinforcing member coupled to the stamped body, the reinforcing member defining a third leg and a fourth leg, the third leg first end providing reinforcement to at least a portion of the first leg and the fourth leg providing reinforcement to at least a portion of the second leg.

[0020] In a still another aspect of the invention, the stamped body defines a channel for receiving the reinforcing member and the reinforcing member attached to at least a part of the stamped body.

[0021] In a yet another aspect of the invention, the channel has a substantial c-section having a three walled structure comprising a first wall, a second wall and a third wall; the third wall joins the first wall and the second wall in a spaced apart manner and the first wall and the second wall being welded to the reinforced member.

[0022] In a further aspect of the invention, the reinforcing member (118) is a hollow tubular member.

[0023] Advantages of invention are that the stand device as disclosed in the present invention provides high rigidity, lesser number of welded parts, and the overall weight is reduced. Further, due to the optimized design, less material is being used for its manufacture, which reduces the overall cost of manufacture.

[0024] 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:
[0025] 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:

[0026] Figure 1 illustrates a view of a conventional stand device;

[0027] Figure 2 illustrates a side view of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 illustrates a front view of a stand device of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 illustrates a front view of the stand device of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0030] Figure 5 illustrates a front view of the stand device of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 illustrates a front view of the stand device of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 7 illustrates a front view of the stand device of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 8 illustrates a front view of the stand device of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 9 illustrates a front view of the stand device of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 10 illustrates a front view of the stand device of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 11 illustrates a front view of the stand device of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 12 illustrates a side view of the stand device of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] 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:
[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0049] 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 Fr, Rr, U, Lr, L, R in the Figures.

[0050] 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.

[0051] Referring to Figure 2 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.

[0052] The vehicle (10) comprising one or more body parts, such as frame (12), front fork (14), handle bar (16), front wheel (18), seat (20), swing arm (22), tail light (24), rear wheel (26), front fender (28), rear fender (30), headlight (32), power unit (34), fuel tank (36), rear grip (38), rear suspension (40), saree guard (42), rider step (44), pillion step (46), and stand device (100).

[0053] 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.

[0054] The front fork (14) rotatably enables free steering of the vehicle. The front fork (14) supports the front wheel (18) at lower end thereof and the handlebar (16) at upper end thereof. The front wheel (18) is covered from above by the front fender (28). The fuel tank (36) and the seat (20) are supported by the frame (12). The saree guard (42) covers the left side of the rear wheel (26) and is connected to frame (12) and pillion step member (46). The rear wheel (26) is covered from above by the rear fender (30). The swing arm (22) supports the rear wheel (26) and at least one rear suspension (40) attached between the swing arm (22) and the left or right seat rail member (52a), (52b). The tail lamp (24) is mounted on the rear fender (30).

[0055] The stand device (100) being pivotally mountable to a predetermined portion of the vehicle (10). The stand device (100) is adapted for pivotal movement between an extended state (48) and a retracted state (50). The stand device (100) extends to the ground to support the vehicle (10) at the extended state (48) and the stand device (100) does not extend to the ground at the retracted state (50).

[0056] Referring to Figure 3, there is illustrated a front view of the stand device (100) constructed in accordance with the embodiments of the invention. The stand device (100) comprises a stamped body (102) defining a first leg (104) and a second leg (106). The stamped body (102) is a single integrated body including two portions as the first leg (104) and the second leg (106). The first leg (104) comprises a first bottom portion (108) and a first upper portion (112) and the second leg (106) including a second bottom portion (110) and a second upper portion (114). The first bottom portion (108) and the second bottom portion (110) intending to support the vehicle (10) in an extended state (48) of the stand device (100).

[0057] The stand device (100) further comprises a reinforcing member (118) coupled to the stamped body (102), the reinforcing member (118) defining a third leg (120) and a fourth leg (122), the third leg (120) providing reinforcement to at least a portion of the first leg (104) and the fourth leg (122) providing reinforcement to at least a portion of the second leg (106). In an embodiment of the invention, the shape of the reinforcing member (118) is tubular.

[0058] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 3A, there is illustrated a perspective view of the stand device constructed in accordance with the embodiments of the invention. In an embodiment, the stamped body (102) defines a channel (124) for receiving the reinforcing member (118) and the reinforcing member (118) attached to at least a part of the stamped body (102). The stamped body (102) has a substantially U-shaped body. the channel (124) has a substantial c-section having a three walled structure comprising a first wall (125a), a second wall (125b) and a third wall (125c); the third wall (125c) joins the first wall (125a) and the second wall (125b) in a spaced apart manner and the first wall (125a) and the second wall (125b) being welded to the reinforced member (118).

[0059] In an embodiment of the invention, at least one coupling member (116) is provided at about the first upper portion (112) and the second upper portion (114) of the stamped body (102) to pivotally mount the stand device (100) to the predetermined portion of the vehicle (10).

[0060] In an embodiment of the invention, the coupling member (116) is attached to one of the stamped body (102) and the reinforcing member (118).

[0061] Referring to Figure 4, the third leg (120) of the reinforcing member (118) ends between the first bottom portion (108) and the first upper portion (112) of the first leg (104); and the fourth leg (122) of the reinforcing member (118) ends between the second bottom portion (110) and the second upper portion (114) of the second leg (106).

[0062] Referring to Figure 5 and Figure 6, In an embodiment of the invention, a length of the third leg (120) is equal to or greater than a length of the fourth leg (122). In an embodiment of the invention, a force receiving portion (126) is provided one of the stamped body (102) and the reinforcing member (118) that protrudes along at least partly in a width direction of the vehicle (10). In an embodiment of the invention, the stamped body and the force receiving portion (126) are different elements which are assembled together.

[0063] Referring to Figure 7, the first leg (104) of the stamped body (118) is provided an aperture (128) for allowing the force receiving portion (126) provided in the reinforcing member (118) to traverse there-through.

[0064] Referring to Figure 8, a force receiving portion (126) is provided one of the stamped body (102) and the reinforcing member (118) that protrudes along at least partly in a width direction of the vehicle (10).

[0065] Referring to Figure 9, the stamped body (102) is a single integrated body including the force receiving portion (126) that protrudes from the first leg (104) along at least partly in a width direction of the vehicle. In an embodiment of the invention, the force receiving portion (126) is provided at a length in the range of 5 to 25 percentage of the first leg (104) from the first bottom portion.

[0066] Referring to Figure 10, there is illustrated a front view of the stand device (100) constructed in accordance with the embodiments of the invention. In an embodiment of the invention, the reinforcing member (118) is a single integrated body including the force receiving portion (126) that protrudes from the third leg (120) along at least partly in a width direction of the vehicle. The first leg (104) of the stamped body (118) is provided an aperture (128) for allowing the force receiving portion (126) provided in the reinforcing member (118) to traverse there-through.

[0067] Referring to Figure 11, the first leg (104) of the stamped body (118) is provided an elongated opening (129) for allowing the force receiving portion (126) provided in the reinforcing member (118) to traverse there-through.

In an embodiment of the invention, the force receiving portion (126) provided at a length in the range of 5 to 25 percentage of one the first leg (104) or the third leg (120) from the first bottom portion (108).
Referring to Figure 12, there is illustrated a side view of the stand device of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the invention, each of the first and the second legs (104, 106) comprise: a first portion (130) having a first dimension (140) along a lengthwise direction of the vehicle (10), a second portion (132) having a second dimension (142) along the lengthwise direction of the vehicle (10), the second portion (132) being located above the first portion (130) along a height direction of the vehicle (10); the second dimension (142) being greater than the first dimension (140); and a third portion (134) located between first portion (130) and the second portion (134), the third portion (134) having a varying dimension along a lengthwise direction of the vehicle (10), the varying dimension being between the first dimension (140) and the second dimension (142).
[0068] One advantage of the invention includes the stand device (100) has lesser number of parts. Since, the number of parts is less; the amount of welding needed to manufacture the stand device (100) is lesser. Thus, the amount of time needed to manufacture the stand device (100) is less. Also, the overall weight of the stand device (100) is substantially less. Because the amount of welding needed is less, there is a substantial reduction in aspects such as thermal deformation and rusting associated with welding. Thus, the strength of the stand device (100) is substantially increased. Additionally, by providing multiple cross-sectional portions, the strength of the stand device (100) is substantially increased. Thus, pre-mature failures of the stand device (100) are expected to be less. Also, testing the integrity of the stand device (100) is substantially easy. All of the aforesaid aspects thus leads to substantial cost reduction of the stand device (100) as well as the vehicle (10).

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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.

[0071] 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) being pivotally mountable to a predetermined portion of the vehicle (10); the stand device (100) adapted for pivotal movement between an extended state (48) and a retracted state (50); the stand device (100) comprises:
a stamped body (102) defining a first leg (104) and a second leg (106), the first leg (104) comprising a first bottom portion (108) and a first upper portion (112) and the second leg (106) including a second bottom portion (110) and a second upper portion (114), the first bottom portion (108) and the second bottom portion (110) intending to support the vehicle (10) in an extended state (48) of the stand device (100); and
a reinforcing member (118) coupled to the stamped body (102), the reinforcing member (118) defining a third leg (120) and a fourth leg (122), the third leg (120) providing reinforcement to at least a portion of the first leg (104) and the fourth leg (122) providing reinforcement to at least a portion of the second leg (106).

2. The stand device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the stamped body (102) defines a channel (124) for receiving the reinforcing member (118) and the reinforcing member (118) attached to at least a part of the stamped body (102).

3. The stand device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the third leg (120) of the reinforcing member (118) ends between the first bottom portion (108) and the first upper portion (112) of the first leg (104); and the fourth leg (122) of the reinforcing member (118) ends between the second bottom portion (110) and the second upper portion (114) of the second leg (106).

4. The stand device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a length of the third leg (120) is equal to or greater than a length of the fourth leg (122).

5. The stand device as claimed in claim 1, wherein:
a force receiving portion (126) is provided one of the stamped body (102) and the reinforcing member (118) that protrudes along at least partly in a width direction of the vehicle (10).

6. The stand device as claimed in claim 5, wherein the first leg (104) of the stamped body (102) is provided an aperture (128) for allowing the force receiving portion (126) provided in the reinforcing member (118) to traverse there-through.

7. The stand device as claimed in claim 5, wherein:

the force receiving portion (126) provided at a length in the range of 5 to 25 percentage of one the first leg (104) or the third leg (120) from the first bottom portion (108).

8. The stand device as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the first and the second legs (104, 106) comprise:
a first portion (130) having a first dimension (140) along a lengthwise direction of the vehicle (10),
a second portion (132) having a second dimension (142) along the lengthwise direction of the vehicle (10), the second dimension (142) being greater than the first dimension (140); and
a third portion (134) located between first portion (130) and the second portion (132), the third portion (134) having a varying dimension along a lengthwise direction of the vehicle (10), the varying dimension being between the first dimension (140) and the second dimension (142).

9. The stand device as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one coupling member (116) is provided at about the first upper portion (112) and the second upper portion (114) of the stamped body (102) to pivotally mount the stand device (100) to the predetermined portion of the vehicle (10).

10. The stand device as claimed in claim 9, wherein the coupling member (116) is attached to one of the stamped body (102) and the reinforcing member (118).

11. The stand device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the stamped body (102) has a substantially U-shaped body.

12. The stand device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the channel (124) has a substantial c-section having a three walled structure comprising a first wall (125a), a second wall (125b) and a third wall (125c); the third wall (125c) joins the first wall (125a) and the second wall (125b) in a spaced apart manner and the first wall (125a) and the second wall (125b) being welded to the reinforced member (118).

13. The stand device as claimed in claim 9, wherein the reinforcing member (118) is a hollow tubular member.

14. A vehicle comprising:
a frame (12);
a front wheel (18) and a rear wheel (26) supported by the frame (12), and
a stand device (100) coupled to a predetermined portion of the frame (12), the stand device (100) being adapted for pivotal movement between an extended state (48) and a retracted state (50); the main stand (100) comprises:
a stamped body (102) defining a first leg (104) and a second leg (106), the first leg (104) comprising a first bottom portion (108) and a first upper portion (112) and the second leg (106) including a second bottom portion (110) and a second upper portion (114), the stamped body (102) being pivotally mountable to a predetermined portion of the vehicle (10), the first bottom portion (108) and the second bottom portion (110) intending to support the vehicle (10) in an extended state (48) of the stand device (100); and
a reinforcing member (118) coupled to the stamped body (102), the reinforcing member (118) defining a third leg (120) and a fourth leg (122), the third leg first end (120) providing reinforcement to at least a portion of the first leg (104) and the fourth leg (122) providing reinforcement to at least a portion of the second leg (106).

15. The stand device as claimed in claim 14, wherein the stamped body (102) defines a channel (124) for receiving the reinforcing member (118) and the reinforcing member (118) attached to at least a part of the stamped body (102).

16. The stand device as claimed in claim 15, wherein the channel (124) has a substantial c-section having a three walled structure comprising a first wall (125a), a second wall (125b) and a third wall (125c); the third wall (125c) joins the first wall (125a) and the second wall (125b) in a spaced apart manner and the first wall (125a) and the second wall (125b) being welded to the reinforced member (118).

17. The stand device as claimed in claim 14, wherein the reinforcing member (118) is a hollow tubular member.