Turn Signal Lamp

Field of the Invention:

This invention relates to turn signal lamp and more particularly for motorcycle.

Background of the Invention:

Generally motorcycle consists of turn signal lamps front and rear in which front turn signal lamps are attached with the front headlamp cowl by means of a fastening detail on L and R sides. In a similar way, rear turn signal lamps are attached with the rear fender by means of a fastening detail along with the bracket on L and R sides. Hence four different turn signal lamps are used in a two-wheeler and each turn signal lamp consists of a lens, reflector, housing and rubber boot (stay). Two pips are provided in each turn signal lamp for locating and positioning in the vehicle so as to ensure that the appropriate turn signal lamp is assembled to the respective front left / front right and rear left / rear right of the vehicle. This leads to four separate assemblies for each vehicle thereby increase in part count and assembly time and allowing less design flexibility. Therefore the present invention tries to overcome the existing problem.

Summary of the Invention:

An object of the present invention is to provide a turn signal lamp which can be used in all four locations (front and rear) in the vehicle.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a turn signal lamp which eliminates the assembly complexity.

Another object of the present invention is to reduce the part counts.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description given hereinafter. However, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.

Brief Description of the Drawings:

The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given herein below and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the present invention, and wherein

Figure 1 shows a conventional motorcycle.

Figure 2 shows turn signal lamp according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 shows turn signal lamp according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Detail Description of the Drawings:

The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with different embodiments. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather those embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

With reference to Figure 1 a motorcycle comprises of a frame (101), front fork (102) attached to a pivot tube (201) of the vehicle frame, a front wheel (103) attached to these front forks (102), a handle bar (104) connected to the front forks (102), a fuel tank (105) attached so as to straddle an upper part of the vehicle frame, a seat (106) attached to the upper rear portion of the vehicle frame, an engine unit (107) attached to the lower front section of the vehicle frame, a swing arm (108) attached to a lower rear section of the vehicle frame, suspended by a rear shock absorber (not shown) from the vehicle frame and a rear wheel attached to a rear end of swing arm (108). The intake system of the engine comprises of a fuel air metering device such as a carburetor (109), intake duct and an air cleaner. The exhaust system of the engine comprises of exhaust pipe and a muffler.

The motorcycle is also provided with a side cover for covering a side section of the vehicle frame, a seat cover for covering a rear section of the vehicle frame below the seat, a front fender (110) for covering an upper part of the front wheel (103), and a rear fender (111) for covering an upper part of the rear wheel (112). The drive from the engine (107) is transmitted from the engine to the driven wheel sprocket mounted on the rear wheel hub mounted on the rear wheel assembly.

According to the present invention and referring to Figure 2, a turn signal lamp 201 for a motorcycle comprises a housing 202 having lens, reflector 203 and lamp 204; a first guiding stay 205 connected to the housing 202; atleast one projection 206 and spring 209 on the first guiding stay 205 for locating the turn signal lamp 201; and a second guiding stay 207 having atleast one slot 208 fixed on the vehicle body part; wherein the projection 206 fits in to the slot 208 and gets locked with the spring action. The said first guiding stay 205 helps is positioning and locating the turn signal lamp on second guiding stay 207 as per the statutory installation requirements onto the vehicle.

The said turn signal lamp 201 for front is fixed to headlamp housing rear through headlamp housing front along with the brackets that is getting assembled with the front suspension. The said turn signal lamp for rear is fixed to the rear fender of the motorcycle.

The said housing 202 comprises of lens and reflector 203. The said spring 209 is located in the first guiding stay 205 and helps in rotation and reciprocation of turn signal lamps.

According to another embodiment of the present invention and referring to Figure 3, the first guiding stay 205 is provided with the slot. The second guiding stay 207 is provided with a projection 206.

The invention being thus described, it will be obvious that the same may be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the indention, and all such modifications as would be obvious to one skilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of the claims.

We Claim:

1. A turn signal lamp for a motorcycle comprising:

a housing having lens, reflectior and lamp;

a first guiding stay connected to the housing;

atleast one projection and a spring on the first guiding stay for locating the turn signal lamp;

a second guiding having atleast one slot is fixed on the vehicle body part;

wherein the projection fits in to the slot and gets locked with the spring action.

2. The turn signal lamp as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said first guiding stay helps is positioning and locating the turn signal lamp on vehicle body parts.

3. A turn signal lamp for a motorcycle comprising:

a housing having lens, reflector and lamp;

a first guiding stay connected to the housing and having a slot and;

at least one projection and a spring on the second guiding stay for locating the turn signal lamp;

wherein the projection fits in to the slot and gets locked with the spring action.

4. A turn signal lamp as shown and described in the specification.