Abstract: A vehicle (100) comprising a vehicle component (550) mounted to the vehicle (100) and forming a base member (555, 555', 555", 555'"), the base member (555, 555', 555", 555'") comprises a fixing hole (505, 505', 505", 505'"). The vehicle (100) further comprises a turn signal device (200) adapted to be received by the base member (555, 555', 555", 555'"). The turn signal device (200) comprises a fixing member (600, 600', 600", 600'"). The fixing member (600, 600', 600", 600'") comprises an outer wall (603, 603', 603", 603'") and at-least one resilient arm (611, 611', 611", 611'"). The turn signal device (200) also comprises a stay member (400, 400', 400", 400'"). The stay member (400, 400', 400", 400'") comprises a first end (411,411',411 ",411"') adapted to support an illuminating means (401), a second end (412, 412', 412", 412'") having an annular groove (413, 413', 413", 413'") and at-least one fixing slot ( 417, 417', 417", 417'"). The second end (412, 412', 412", 412'") adapted to be received by the fixing hole (505, 505', 505", 505'") of the base member (555, 555', 555", 555'"). The stay member (400, 400', 400", 400'") further comprises an inner wall (405, 405', 405", 405'"). The at-least one resilient arm (611, 611', 611", 611'") of the fixing member (600, 600', 600", 600'") releasably engage with the base member (555, 555', 555", 555'") and the outer wall (603, 603', 603", 603'") of the fixing member (600, 600', 600", 600'") press against the inner wall (405, 405', 405", 405'") of the stay member (400, 400', 400", 400'").
The present invention relates to a fuel storage system, and more
particularly to a fuel storage system used in vehicles.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Generally turn signal devices are fixed to the vehicle to indicate the
turning direction of the vehicle. The turn signal device is mounted to the vehicle using the turn signal device stay. The turn signal device stay which is made of a flexible rubber like material, is mounted to a rear fender or a front cowl by using a locking element which is generally made of a flexible rubber like or hard plastic like material as disclosed in JP2002079966 (A). Due to an engagement between two flexible components or between a flexible and a hard component the locking engagement may deteriorate or weaken with time. Another method used for engaging the locking element to a turn signal device stay includes use of fasteners which makes the assembly difficult and is not cost effective.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0003] In an embodiment, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle comprises a vehicle
component mounted to the vehicle and forming a base member, the base member comprises a fixing hole. The vehicle further comprises a turn signal device adapted to be received by the base member. The turn signal device comprises a fixing member. The fixing member comprises an outer wall and at-least one resilient arm. The turn signal device also comprises a stay member. The stay member comprises a first end adapted to support an illuminating means, a second end having an annular groove and at-least one fixing slot. The second end adapted to be received by the fixing hole of the base member. The stay member further comprises an inner wall. The at-least one resilient arm of the fixing member releasably engage with the base member and the outer wall of the fixing member press against the inner wall of the stay member.
[0004] In an embodiment the stay member is made of a flexible material. In an
embodiment the base member and the fixing member is made of a hard plastic material. In an embodiment the vehicle component includes a rear fender, a cowl, a front fender and a seat cowl.
[0005] With the present invention it is simple and easy to assemble the turn
signal device to the vehicle component which forms the base member such as the rear fender, the front cowl, the front fender and the seat cowl. Further, In the present invention as the fixing member as well as the vehicle component which forms the base member such as the rear fender, the front cowl, the front fender and the seat cowl is made of hard plastic material it results in a locking engagement between two hard plastic parts, thereby making the engagement stronger, and increasing the life of the locking engagement. Further, the direct locking engagement of the fixing member with the base member provides more strength to the engagement.
[0006] In an embodiment the outer wall of the fixing member comprises
plurality of ribs. The plurality of ribs press against the inner wall of the stay member.
[0007] In an embodiment the fixing hole comprises a peripheral portion having
at-least one protrusion. The second end of the stay member has at-least one guide slot. The at-least one protrusion engages with the at-least one guide slot.
[0008] In an embodiment the fixing member has at-least one guide member to
engage with the at-least one guide slot.
[0009] In an embodiment the fixing hole comprises a peripheral portion having
at-least one cut-out. The annular groove has at-least one guiding protrusion to engage with the cut-out of the fixing hole.
[00010] In an embodiment the at-least one resilient arm of the fixing member comprises of a locking element to releasably engage with the base member.
[00011] In an embodiment the fixing member comprises a detachment member to disengage the stay member from the base member.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00012] The invention itself, together with further features and attended advantages, will become apparent from consideration of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments of the present invention are now described, by way of example only wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[00013] Figure 1 illustrates a schematic view of two wheeled vehicle;
[00014] Figure 2 illustrates a view of a turn signal device according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
[00015] Figure 3 illustrates a sectional view of the turn signal device in an engaged position according to embodiment of the present invention;
[00016] Figure 4 illustrates a view of a turn signal device according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
[00017] Figure 5 illustrates a sectional view of the turn signal device in an engaged position according to the second embodiment of the present invention;
[00018] Figure 6 illustrates a view of a turn signal device according to a third embodiment of the present invention;
[00019] Figure 7 illustrates a sectional view of the turn signal device in an engaged position according to the third embodiment of the present invention;
[00020] Figure 8 illustrates a view of a turn signal device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention; and
[00021] Figure 9 illustrates a sectional view of the turn signal device in an engaged position according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
[00022] The drawings referred to in this description are not to be understood as being drawn to scale except if specifically noted, and such drawings are only exemplary in nature.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00023] While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, an embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described here below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the spirit and the scope of the invention.
[00024] While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, an embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described here below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the spirit and the scope of the invention.
[00025] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, structure or method that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or structure or method. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
[00026] For the better understanding of this invention, reference would now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the accompanying Figures and description here below, further, in the following Figures, the same reference numerals are used to identify the same components in various views.
[00027] The terms "front / forward", "rear / rearward / back / backward", "up /
upper / top", "down / lower / lowerward / downward", "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 drawing Figures.
[00028] While the present invention is illustrated in the context of a saddle riding type vehicle, however, turn signal device system and aspects and features thereof can be used with other type of vehicles as well. The terms "vehicle", "two wheeled vehicle" and "motorcycle" have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term "two wheeled vehicle" includes vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicle, all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and the like.
[00029] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a two wheeled vehicle (100). The two wheeled vehicle (100) comprises, inter-alia, a front fork (121), a front fender (50), a rear fender (500), a front cowl (500'), a turn signal device (200), a front wheel (123), a headlight (132), a steering handle bar (124), a fuel tank (125) an engine unit (126), a swing arm (173), a rear wheel (127), a pair of seat cowl (55), a tail light (117), a seat (130). It may be noted that the vehicle is shown to have include above stated parts, however, those skilled in the art would appreciate that the vehicle includes other parts which may not be relevant for explaining the present invention and hence are not shown and described.
[00030] In a first embodiment as Illustrated in Figure 2, the turn signal device (200) (shown in Figure 1) comprises a stay member (400). The stay member (400) has a cylindrical structure and is made of a flexible material. The stay member (400) has a first end (411) to hold an illuminating means (401) [shown in Figure 1]. The stay member (400) has a second end (412). The second end (412) comprises an annular groove (413) [shown in Figure 3]. The stay member (400) has at-least one guiding slot (415) and at least one fixing slot (417). Further, the stay member (400) has an inner cylindrical wall (405). A vehicle component (550) is mounted to the vehicle (100).
The vehicle component (550) is made of hard plastic material. The vehicle component (550) forms a base member (555), the base member (555) comprises a fixing hole (505). The fixing hole (505) has a peripheral portion (520) which removably engages with the annular groove (413) of the second end (412) of the stay member (400). In an illustrated example the vehicle component (550) is a rear fender (500) of the vehicle (100). Alternatively, in another example the vehicle component (550) is the front fender (50). Alternatively, in yet another example the vehicle component (550) is the front cowl (500'). Alternatively, in yet another example the vehicle component (550) is the seat cowl (55). The peripheral portion (520) of the fixing hole (505) of the base member (555) comprises at-least one protrusion (515). In the illustrated embodiment the base member (555) comprises a pair of protrusions (515) which extends towards center of the fixing hole (505). Further, the protrusion (515) of the base member (555) comprises a first abutting portion (510). The turn signal device (200) comprises a fixing member (600) which is made of a hard plastic material. The fixing member (600) comprises an outer cylindrical wall (603). In the illustrated embodiment the fixing member (600) comprises a pair of resilient arms (611) [shown in Figure 3]. In an embodiment the outer cylindrical wall (603) has a plurality of ribs (605) and at-least one resilient arm (611). Each of the resilient arm (611) comprises a locking element (617). The locking element (617) has a second abutting portion (610). The locking has a tapered surface (619) [shown in Figure 3]. The fixing member (600), further comprises at-least one guide member (615) and at least one detachment member (620). The at least one guide member (615) engages with the at-least one guiding slot (415) of the stay member (400). In the illustrated embodiment the fixing member (600) comprises a pair of guide members (615) which engages with a pair of guiding slots (415) of the stay member (400).
[00031] In the Illustrated embodiment as shown in Figure 3, the first abutting portion (510) of the at least one protrusion (515) of the base member (555) abuts against the second abutting portion (610) of the locking element (617) in the pair of fixing slots (417) of the stay member (400).
[00032] In an embodiment the outer cylindrical wall (603) comprising the ribs (605) enters through the second end (412) of the stay (400) which has a cylindrical structure, the ribs (605) rubs against the inner cylindrical wall (405) of the stay (400) while entering into the second end (412) of the stay (400) and further slightly presses the inner cylindrical wall (405) when the first abutting portion (510) of the base member (555) abuts the second abutting portion (610) of the locking element (617) in the pair of fixing slots (417) of the stay member (400).
[00033] In an embodiment when the fixing member (600) enters through the second end (412) of the stay (400), the tapered surface (619) of the locking element (617) of the resilient arm (611) first rubs against at least one protrusion (515) of the base member (555) pushing the resilient arm (611) towards the center of the fixing hole (505) and then the first abutting portion (510) of the base member (555) abuts the second abutting portion (610) of the locking element (617) in the pair of fixing slots (417) of the stay member (400) resulting in bringing back the resilient arms (611) to its normal position.
[00034] Further, the stay member (400) can be disengaged from the base member
(555) by pulling out the fixing member (600) with the help of the detachment member (620). In the illustrated embodiment, the detachment member (620) is first pushed towards the center of fixing hole (505) and then pulled in a width direction of the vehicle (100) in order to disengage the locking element (617) from the fixing slot (417). The stay member (400) is then disengaged from the base member (555).
[00035] In a second embodiment as Illustrated in Figure 4, the turn signal device (200) (shown in Figure 1) comprises a stay member (400'). The stay member (400') has a cylindrical structure and is made of a flexible material. The stay member (400') has a first end (411') to hold an illuminating means (401) [shown in Figure 1]. The stay member (400') has a second end (412'). The second end (412') comprises an annular groove (413') [shown in Figure 5]. The stay member (400') has at-least one guiding slot (415') and at least one fixing slot (417'). Further, the stay member (400') has an inner cylindrical wall (405'). A vehicle component (550) is mounted to the
vehicle (100). The vehicle component (550) is made of hard plastic material. The vehicle component (550) forms a base member (555'), the base member (555') comprises a fixing hole (505'). The fixing hole (505') has a peripheral portion (520') which removably engages with the annular groove (413') of the second end (412') of the stay member (400'). In an illustrated example the vehicle component (550) is the rear fender (500) of the vehicle (100). Alternatively, in another example the vehicle component (550) is the front fender (50). Alternatively, in yet another example the vehicle component (550) is the front cowl (500'). Alternatively, in yet another example the vehicle component (550) is the seat cowl (55). The peripheral portion (520') of the fixing hole (505') of the base member (555') comprises at-least one protrusion (515'). In the illustrated embodiment the base member (555') comprises a pair of protrusions (515') which first slightly extends towards the center of the fixing hole (505') and then extends in a width direction of the vehicle (100). Further, the protrusion (515') of the base member (555') comprises a first abutting portion (510'). The turn signal device (200) comprises a fixing member (600') which is made of a hard plastic material. The fixing member (600') comprises an outer cylindrical wall (603'). In the illustrated embodiment the fixing member (600') comprises a pair of resilient arms (611') [shown in Figure 5]. In an embodiment the outer cylindrical wall (603') has a plurality of ribs (605') and at-least one resilient arm (611'). Each of the resilient arm (611') comprises a locking element (617'). The locking element (617') has a second abutting portion (610'). The locking has a tapered surface (619') [shown in Figure 5]. The fixing member (600'), further comprises at-least one guide member (615') and at least one detachment member (620'). The at least one guide member (615') engages with the at-least one guiding slot (415') of the stay member (400'). In the illustrated embodiment the fixing member (600') comprises a pair of guide members (615') which engages with a pair of guiding slots (415') of the stay member (400').
[00036] In the Illustrated embodiment as shown in Figure 5, the first abutting portion (510') of the at least one protrusion (515') of the base member (555') abuts against the second abutting portion (610') of the locking element (617') in the pair of fixing slots (417') of the stay member (400').
[00037] In an embodiment the outer cylindrical wall (603') comprising the ribs (605') enters through the second end (412') of the stay (400') which has a cylindrical structure, the ribs (605') rubs against the inner cylindrical wall (405') of the stay (400') while entering into the second end (412') of the stay (400') and further slightly presses the inner cylindrical wall (405') when the first abutting portion (510') of the base member (555') abuts the second abutting portion (610) of the locking element (617') in the pair of fixing slots (417') of the stay member (400').
[00038] In an embodiment when the fixing member (600') enters through the second end (412') of the stay (400'), the tapered surface (619') of the locking element (617') of the resilient arm (611') first rubs against at least one protrusion (515') of the base member (555') pushing the resilient arm (611') towards the center of the fixing hole (505') and then the first abutting portion (510') of the base member (555') abuts the second abutting portion (610') of the locking element (617') in the pair of fixing slots (417') of the stay member (400') resulting in bringing back the resilient arms (611') to its normal position.
[00039] Further, the stay member (400') can be disengaged from the base
member (555') by pulling out the fixing member (600') with the help of the at least one detachment member (620'). In the illustrated embodiment, a pair of the detachment member (620') is connected to the pair of resilient arms (611') comprising the locking element (617'). Further, the detachment member (620') comprises of a pair of detachment arms (621). Atool such as a plier [not shown in the Figure] is used to press the pair of detachment arms (621) towards the center of the fixing hole (505) and pull the pair of resilient arms (611') towards the center of the fixing hole (505) in order to disengage the locking element (617') from the fixing slot (417'). Further, the detachment member (620') is pulled in width direction of the vehicle (100) to remove the fixing member (600'). The stay member (400') is then disengaged from the base member (555').
[00040] In a third embodiment as Illustrated in Figure 6, the turn signal device (200) (shown in Figure 1) comprises a stay member (400"). The stay member (400")
has a cylindrical structure and is made of a flexible material. The stay member (400") has a first end (411") to hold an illuminating means (401) [shown in Figure 1]. The stay member (400") has a second end (412"). The second end (412") comprises an annular groove (413") [shown in Figure 7]. The stay member (400") has at-least one guiding slot (415") and at least one fixing slot (417"). Further, the stay member (400") has an inner cylindrical wall (405"). A vehicle component (550) is mounted to the vehicle (100). The vehicle component (550) is made of hard plastic material. The vehicle component (550) forms a base member (555"), the base member (555") comprises a fixing hole (505"). The fixing hole (505") has a peripheral portion (520") which removably engages with the annular groove (413") of the second end (412") of the stay member (400"). In an illustrated example the vehicle component (550) is the rear fender (500) of the vehicle (100). Alternatively, in another example the vehicle component (550) is the front fender (50). Alternatively, in yet another example the vehicle component (550) is the front cowl (500"). Alternatively, in yet another example the vehicle component (550) is the seat cowl (55). The peripheral portion (520") of the fixing hole (505") of the base member (555") comprises at-least one protrusion (515"). In the illustrated embodiment the base member (555") comprises a pair of protrusions (515") which extends in width direction of the vehicle (100). Further, the protrusion (515") of the base member (555") comprises a first abutting portion (510"). The turn signal device (200) comprises a fixing member (600'') which is made of a hard plastic material. The fixing member (600") comprises an outer cylindrical wall (603"). In the illustrated embodiment the fixing member (600") comprises a pair of resilient arms (611") [shown in Figure 7]. In an embodiment the outer cylindrical wall (603") has a plurality of ribs (605") and at-least one resilient arm (611"). Each of the resilient arm (611") comprises a locking element (617"). The locking element (617") has a second abutting portion (610").The locking has a tapered surface (619") [shown in Figure 7]. The fixing member (600"), further comprises at-least one guide member (615") and at least one detachment member (620"). The at least one guide member (615") engages with the at-least one guiding slot (415") of the stay member (400"). In the illustrated
embodiment the fixing member (600") comprises a pair of guide members (615") which engages with a pair of guiding slots (415") of the stay member (400").
[00041] In the Illustrated embodiment as shown in Figure 7, the first abutting portion (510") of the at least one protrusion (515") of the base member (555") abuts against the second abutting portion (610") of the locking element (617") in the pair of fixing slots (417") of the stay member (400").
[00042] In an embodiment the outer cylindrical wall (603") comprising the ribs (605") enters through the second end (412") of the stay (400") which has a cylindrical structure, the ribs (605") rubs against the inner cylindrical wall (405") of the stay (400") while entering into the second end (412") of the stay (400") and further slightly presses the inner cylindrical wall (405") when the first abutting portion (510") of the base member (555") abuts the second abutting portion (610") of the locking element (617") in the pair of fixing slots (417") of the stay member (400").
[00043] In an embodiment when the fixing member (600") enters through the second end (412") of the stay (400"), the tapered surface (619") of the locking element (617") of the resilient arm (611") first rubs against at least one protrusion (515") of the base member (555") pushing the resilient arm (611") towards the center of the fixing hole (505") and then the first abutting portion (510") of the base member (555") abuts the second abutting portion (610") of the locking element (617") in the pair of fixing slots (417") of the stay member (400") resulting in bringing back the resilient arms (611") to its normal position.
[00044] Further, the stay member (400") can be disengaged from the base member (555") by pulling out the fixing member (600") with the help of the at least one detachment member (620"). In the illustrated embodiment, a pair of the detachment member (620") is connected to the pair of resilient arms (611") comprising the locking element (617"). Further, the detachment member (620") comprises of a pair of detachment arms (621'). Each of the detachment arms (621')
have a detachment hole (622). A tool such as a plier [not shown in the Figure] is inserted into the detachment holes (622) to press the pair of detachment arms (621') towards the center of the fixing hole (505) and pull the pair of resilient arms (611") towards the center of the fixing hole (505) in order to disengage the locking element (617") from the fixing slot (417"). Further, the detachment member (620") is pulled in width direction of the vehicle (100) to remove the fixing member (600"). The stay member (400") is then disengaged from the base member (555").
[00045] In a fourth embodiment as Illustrated in Figure 8, the turn signal device (200) (shown in Figure 1) comprises a stay member (400'"). The stay member (400'") has a cylindrical structure and is made of a flexible material. The stay member (400'") has a first end (411'") to hold an illuminating means (401) [shown in Figure 1]. The stay member (400'") has a second end (412'"). The second end (412'") comprises an annular groove (413'") [shown in Figure 9]. The annular groove (413'") at the second end (412'") of the stay member (400'") comprises at least one guiding protrusion (535'"). The stay member (400'") has at least one fixing slot (417'"). Further, the stay member (400'") has an inner cylindrical wall (405'"). A vehicle component (550) is mounted to the vehicle (100). The vehicle component (550) is made of hard plastic material. The vehicle component (550) forms a base member (555'"), the base member (555'") comprises a fixing hole (505'"). The fixing hole (505'") has a peripheral portion (520'") which removably engages with the annular groove (413'") of the second end (412'") of the stay member (400'"). In an illustrated example the vehicle component (550) is the rear fender (500) of the vehicle (100). Alternatively, in another example the vehicle component (550) is the front fender (50). Alternatively, in yet another example the vehicle component (550) is the front cowl (500'). Alternatively, in yet another example the vehicle component (550) is the seat cowl (55). The peripheral portion (520'") of the fixing hole (505'") of the base member (555'") comprises at-least one cut-out (515'"). In the illustrated embodiment the base member (555'") comprises a pair of cut-outs (515'") in a direction away from the center of the fixing hole (505'"). The at least one guiding protrusion (535'") disposed in the annular groove (413'") at the second end (412'") of the stay member (400'")
engages with the at least one cut-out (515'") at the peripheral portion (520'") of the fixing hole (505'"). Further, the peripheral portion (520'") of the base member (555'") comprises a first abutting portion (510'"). The turn signal device (200) comprises a fixing member (600'") which is made of a hard plastic material. The fixing member (600'") comprises an outer cylindrical wall (603'"). In the illustrated embodiment the fixing member (600'") comprises a pair of resilient arms (611'") [shown in Figure 9]. In an embodiment the outer cylindrical wall (603'") has a plurality of ribs (605'") and at-least one resilient arm (611'"). Each of the resilient arm (611'") comprises a locking element (617'"). The locking element (617'") has a second abutting portion (610'").The locking element (617'") has a second abutting portion (610'").The locking has a tapered surface (619'"). The fixing member (600'"), further comprises at-least one detachment member (620'").
[00046] In the Illustrated embodiment as shown in Figure 9, the first abutting portion (510'") of the at least one protrusion (515'") of the base member (555'") abuts against the second abutting portion (610'") of the locking element (617'") in the pair of fixing slots (417'") of the stay member (400'").
[00047] In an embodiment the outer cylindrical wall (603'") comprising the ribs (605'") enters through the second end (412'") of the stay (400'") which has a cylindrical structure, the ribs (605'") rubs against the inner cylindrical wall (405'") of the stay (400'") while entering into the second end (412'") of the stay (400'") and further slightly presses the inner cylindrical wall (405'") when the first abutting portion (510'") of the base member (555'") abuts the second abutting portion (610'") of the locking element (617'") in the pair of fixing slots (417'") of the stay member (400'").
[00048] In an embodiment when the fixing member (600'") enters through the second end (412'") of the stay (400'"), the tapered surface (619'") of the locking element (617'") of the resilient arm (611'") first rubs against the peripheral portion (520'") of the base member (555'") pushing the resilient arm (611'") towards the center of the fixing hole (505'") and then the first abutting portion (510'") of the base
member (555'") abuts the second abutting portion (610'") of the locking element (617'") in the pair of fixing slots (417'") of the stay member (400'") resulting in bringing back the resilient arms (611'") to its normal position.
[00049] Further, the stay member (400'") can be disengaged from the base member (555'") by pulling out the fixing member (600'") with the help of the at least one detachment member (620'"). In the illustrated embodiment, a pair of the detachment member (620'") is connected to the pair of resilient arms (611'") comprising the locking element (617'"). Further, the detachment member (620'") comprises of a pair of detachment arms (621"). The pair of detachment arms (621") are pulled in a direction away from the center of the fixing hole (505) causing the pair of resilient arms (611'") to be pulled towards the center of the fixing hole (505) in order to disengage the locking element (617'") from the fixing slot (417'"). Further, the detachment member (620'") is pulled in width direction of the vehicle (100) to remove the fixing member (600'"). The stay member (400'") is then disengaged from the base member (555'").
[00050] Alternatively, the stay member (400, 400', 400", 400'") as described in any of the four embodiments has an oval cross-sectional structure. Alternatively, the stay member (400, 400', 400", 400'") as described in the above four embodiments has any cross-sectional structure which is known in the art.
[00051] The present invention does not use any fastening means to mount a turn
signal device to a rear fender or a front cowl or a front fender or a seat cowl, which results in simple and easy assembly of the turn signal device to a base member such as a rear fender or a front cowl or a front fender or a seat cowl.
[00052] The present invention discloses a locking element of the fixing member
made of hard plastic material, abutting to a peripheral portion of a fixing hole of a rear fender or a front cowl or a front fender or a seat cowl, which is also made of a hard plastic material. This results in a locking engagement between two hard plastic parts, thereby making the engagement stronger, and increasing the life of the locking
engagement. Further, due to the direct locking engagement of the fixing member with the base member provides more strength to the engagement.
[00053] While few embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the above embodiments and modifications may be appropriately made thereto within the spirit and scope of the invention.
[00054] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this invention, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the invention. These and other modifications in the nature of the invention or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the invention and not as a limitation.
We claim:
1.A vehicle (100) comprising:
a vehicle component (550) mounted to the vehicle (100) and forming a base member (555, 555', 555", 555'"), the base member (555, 555', 555", 555'") comprises a fixing hole (505, 505', 505", 505'");
a turn signal device (200) adapted to be received by the base member (555, 555', 555", 555'"), the turn signal device (200) comprises:
a fixing member (600, 600', 600", 600'") comprises an outer wall (603,
603', 603", 603'") and at-least one resilient arm (611, 611', 611", 611'");
and
a stay member (400, 400', 400", 400'") comprises:
a first end (411, 411', 411", 411'") adapted to support an illuminating means (401);
a second end (412, 412', 412", 412'") having an annular groove (413, 413', 413", 413'") and at-least one fixing slot ( 417, 417', 417", 417'"), the second end (412, 412', 412", 412'") adapted to be received by the fixing hole (505, 505', 505", 505'") of the base member (555, 555', 555", 555'"); and
an inner wall (405, 405', 405", 405'"); and
wherein the at-least one resilient arm (611, 611', 611", 611'") of the fixing member(600, 600', 600", 600"')releasably engage with the base member (555, 555', 555", 555'") and the outer wall (603, 603', 603", 603'") of the fixing member (600, 600', 600", 600'") press against the inner wall (405, 405', 405", 405'") of the stay member (400, 400', 400", 400'").
2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the outer wall (603, 603', 603",
603'") of the fixing member (600, 600', 600", 600'") comprises plurality of
ribs (605, 605', 605", 605'"), the plurality of ribs (605, 605', 605", 605'")
press against the inner wall (405, 405', 405", 405'") of the stay member (400, 400', 400", 400'").
3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fixing hole (505, 505', 505") comprises a peripheral portion (520, 520', 520") having at-least one protrusion (515, 515', 515") and the second end (412, 412', 412") of the stay member (400, 400', 400") has at-least one guide slot (415, 415', 415"), the at-least one protrusion (515, 515', 515") engages with the at-least one guide slot (415, 415', 415").
4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claims 1 and 3, wherein the fixing member (600, 600', 600") has at-least one guide member (615, 165', 615") to engage with the at-least one guide slot (415, 415', 415").
5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fixing hole (505"') comprises a peripheral portion (520'") having at-least one cut-out (515'") and the annular groove (413'") has at-least one guiding protrusion (53 5 "') to engage with the cut-out (515'") of the fixing hole (505'").
6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at-least one resilient arm (611, 611', 611", 611'") of the fixing member (600, 600', 600", 611'") comprises of a locking element (617, 617', 617", 617'") to releasably engage with the base member (555, 555', 555", 555'").
7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fixing member (600, 600', 600", 611'") comprises a detachment member (620, 620', 620", 620'") to disengage the stay member (400, 400', 400", 400'") from the base member
(555, 555', 555", 555'").
8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the stay member (400, 400',
400", 400'") is made of a flexible material.
9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle component (550) includes a rear fender (500), a cowl (500'), a front fender (50) and a seat cowl (55).
10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and 9, wherein the vehicle component (550) is made of a hard plastic material.
| # | Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 201811008633-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [08-03-2018(online)].pdf | 2018-03-08 |
| 2 | 201811008633-PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION [08-03-2018(online)].pdf | 2018-03-08 |
| 3 | 201811008633-PROOF OF RIGHT [08-03-2018(online)].pdf | 2018-03-08 |
| 4 | 201811008633-FORM 1 [08-03-2018(online)].pdf | 2018-03-08 |
| 5 | 201811008633-DRAWINGS [08-03-2018(online)].pdf | 2018-03-08 |
| 6 | 201811008633-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [08-03-2018(online)].pdf | 2018-03-08 |
| 7 | abstract.jpg | 2018-04-17 |
| 8 | 201811008633-FORM-26 [20-01-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-01-20 |
| 9 | 201811008633-DRAWING [08-03-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-03-08 |
| 10 | 201811008633-CORRESPONDENCE-OTHERS [08-03-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-03-08 |
| 11 | 201811008633-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [08-03-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-03-08 |
| 12 | 201811008633-FORM 18 [26-11-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-11-26 |
| 13 | 201811008633-RELEVANT DOCUMENTS [11-06-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-06-11 |
| 14 | 201811008633-POA [11-06-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-06-11 |
| 15 | 201811008633-FORM 13 [11-06-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-06-11 |
| 16 | 201811008633-FER.pdf | 2021-10-18 |
| 17 | 201811008633-FER_SER_REPLY [18-11-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-11-18 |
| 18 | 201811008633-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [18-11-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-11-18 |
| 19 | 201811008633-CLAIMS [18-11-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-11-18 |
| 20 | 201811008633-PatentCertificate08-12-2023.pdf | 2023-12-08 |
| 21 | 201811008633-IntimationOfGrant08-12-2023.pdf | 2023-12-08 |
| 1 | 2021-03-0517-27-12E_05-03-2021.pdf |