Claims:I/We Claim:
1. An upper bracket (125) of a vehicle (100)comprising:
a first end (125a); and
a second end (125b); said first end (125a) and said second end (125b) includes one or more openings (125c) to receive a front fork assembly (145);
wherein,
said first end (125a) includes a first extended portion (235a) extending forwardly in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and said second end (125b) includes a second extended portion (235b) extending forwardly in vehicle (100) longitudinal direction; and,
wherein,
said first extended portion (235a) comprises a first receiving portion (240a), and said second extending portion (235b) comprises a second receiving portion (240b).
2. A vehicle (100) comprising:
a head lamp assembly (140);
one or more lamp units (130, 135); and
an upper bracket (125) including a first end (125a); and a second end (125b); said first end (125a) and said second end (125b) includes one or more openings (125c) to receive a front fork assembly (145);
wherein,
said head lamp assembly (140) is positioned between said upper bracket (125) and a lower bracket (230) and transversally between said one or more lamp unit (130, 135);
wherein,
said first end (125a) includes a first extended portion (235a) extending forwardly in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and said second end (125b) includes a second extended portion (235b) extending forwardly in vehicle (100) longitudinal direction; and,
wherein,
said first extended portion (235a) comprises a first receiving portion (240a), and said second extending portion (235b) comprises a second receiving portion (240b).
3. The upper bracket (125) of a vehicle (100), as claimed in claim 1, wherein, said first receiving portion (240a) and said second receiving portion (240b) are disposed substantially coaxially along a vehicle (100) width direction.
4. The upper bracket (125) of a vehicle (100), as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more lamp unit (130, 135) of said vehicle (100), is disposed substantially in (100) transverse plane (mn) wherein, said transverse plane (mn) is disposed to overlap with said upper bracket (125) in a front view of the vehicle (100).
5. The upper bracket (125) of a vehicle (100), as claimed in claim 4, wherein said transverse plane (mn) is disposed below said upper bracket (125) in a front view of the vehicle (100).
6. The upper bracket (125) of a vehicle (100), as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first receiving portion (240a) of said first extended portion (235a) and said second receiving portion (240b) of said second extended portion (235b) of said upper bracket (125) receives a one or more lamp units (130, 135).
7. The upper bracket (125) of a vehicle (100), as claimed in claim 2, wherein said one or more lamp units (130, 135) include at least one lens (215), at least one cover (210), and at least one second element (225).
8. The upper bracket(125) of a vehicle (100), as claimed in claim 4, wherein said at least one second element (225)of said one or more lamp units (130, 135) coaxially attaches to at least one extended portion (235a, 235b) of said upper bracket (125) of said vehicle (100).
9. The upper bracket (125) of a vehicle (100), as claimed in claim 1, whereinsaid first extended portion (235a) and said second extended portion (235b) protrudes out in a vehicle lengthwise direction.
10. The upper bracket (125) of a vehicle (100), as claimed in claim 6, wherein saidone or more second element (225) of said one or more lamp unit (130, 135) attaches to said first extended portion (235a) and said second extended portion (235b) of said upper bracket (125) by means of one or more attachment means.
11. The upper bracket (125) of a vehicle (100), as claimed in claim 4, wherein said one or more lamp units (130, 135) includes a RH lamp (130) disposed on a right rear end of said upper bracket (125) and a LH lamp (135) disposed on a left rear end of said upper bracket (125).
12. The upper bracket (125) of a vehicle (100), as claimed in claim 1, wherein saidupper bracket (125) connects a handlebar (110) upwardly and a front fork assembly (145) downwardly.
13. The upper bracket (125) of a vehicle (100), as claimed in claim 1, wherein said headlamp assembly (140) is disposed in between a RH lamp (130) and a LH lamp (135) on opposite sides of a vehicle (100) vertical mid plane (PQ).
14. The vehicle (100), as claimed in claim 2, wherein said headlamp assembly (140) including a head lamp cowl (250) has at least one provision (400) for routing of a cable (300).
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter described herein generally relates to a vehicle, and particularly but not exclusively relates to an upper bracket of a vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0001] Conventionally, the lighting system of a vehicle consists of lighting and signaling devices mounted or integrated to the front, rear, sides, and in some cases the top of the vehicle. This lights the roadway for the driver and increases the visibility of the vehicle, allowing other drivers and pedestrians to see a vehicle's presence, position, size, direction of travel, and the driver's intentions regarding direction and speed of travel.
[0002] The front of the vehicle usually comprises of a cowl assembly that houses at least one portion of a handlebar member, a head lamp unit, a front position lamp unit, and a transverse lamp unit.
[0003] The transverse lamp unit for example a signal lamp unit is usually mounted near the left and right front and rear corners of a vehicle and sometimes on the sides or on the side mirrors of a vehicle. The front portion of a vehicle houses a signal lamp unit which is placed across the head lamp unit on left and right side of the vehicle. They are activated by the driver on one side of the vehicle at a time to convey intent to turn or change lanes towards that side.
[0004] A lamp of the signal lamp unit is required to blink on and off, or "flash", at a steady rate of between 60 and 120 blinks per minute. An audio and or visual tell-tale indicator is also implemented, to advise the driver when any signal lamp is activated and operating. This usually takes the form of one or two green indicator lights on the vehicle's instrument cluster, and a cyclical “beep” or "tick-tock" noise generated electromechanically or electronically. In almost every case the signal lamp unit is activated by a horizontal lever or a stalk protruding from the side of the steering column, though on some vehicles it protrudes from the dashboard.
[0005] Along with it, as with all vehicle lighting and signaling devices, the signal lamp unit must comply with technical standards that stipulate minimum and maximum permissible intensity levels, minimum horizontal and vertical angles of visibility, and minimum illuminated surface area to ensure that they are visible at all relevant angles, do not dazzle those who view them, and are suitably conspicuous in conditions ranging from full darkness to full direct sunlight.
.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] The detailed description is described with reference to a saddle type two wheeled scooter along with the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0007] Fig. 1 illustrates a front view of a portion of a front end of an exemplary vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0008] Fig. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a portion of a front end of an exemplary vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0009] Fig. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a portion of a front end of an exemplary vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00010] Fig. 4 illustrates an exploded view of a portion of a front end of an exemplary vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00011] Conventionally in vehicles, there are known structures where signal lamps are mounted on distal ends of a stay extending toward left and right outer sides in a vehicle width direction respectively on a front portion of a vehicle body.
[00012] In some prior arts, each of the signal lamps of the signal lamp unit is typically mounted near or on the upper portion of a pair of front fork assembly on either side of the vehicle. In such prior arts the mounting is done usually in between a upper bracket and a lower bracket that joins the pair of the front fork assembly and that surrounds the head lamp unit upwardly and downwardly. In some of such known structures, the signal lamps are mounted using a separate stay which is present on each of the front fork assembly, just above the lower bracket or just below the upper bracket of the vehicle. In some other such known structures, the signal lamps are mounted on an extra sleeve which is present on each of the front fork assembly which is placed between the upper bracket and the lower bracket.
[00013] Furthermore, in other such known arts each of the signal lamps is mounted on a stay which is attached at one end to a front fork assembly and on another end to a head lamp cowl assembly.
[00014] Moreover, there are also known prior arts in which each of the signal lamps are mounted on a provision provided on a rear panel of the head lamp cowl assembly or near a dashboard of the vehicle. In other prior arts, a separate bracket is provided which connects each of the signal lamps on either side and that bracket is either supported by a head tube or supported by an extra sleeve present on each of the front fork assembly.
[00015] In all discussed prior arts an extra element such as a sleeve, or a bracket or a stay is required to mount the signal lamps which are further connected with another vehicle part, for example, a cowl assembly, or a front fork or a dashboard. In many of these prior arts often an extra cover is provided with a provision to support the signal lamps on either side of the vehicle. Also these extra elements and covers used to mount and support the signal lamps are either welded or joined by visible attachment means.
[00016] Such usage of extra elements or portions and attachment means make the design of the overall signal lamp unit structure complex, as overall number of parts is increased. Along with it, increasing the number of parts further increases the overall cost and assembly time of the signal lamp unit. Extra portions or extensions of the body parts is a compromise on the compact layout of the vehicle as a whole which often undesirably increases the width of the vehicle
[00017] Also, in many constructions since extra elements are used to mount the signal lamp unit, it leads to poor aesthetics because of the visibility of that extra element. Resultant of which, the extra element is mostly hidden by using a second extra element, for example a cover. Usage of a second extra element further increases the size of the vehicle and the complexity in the design of the signal lamp unit which further increases the overall number of parts and cost of the signal lamp unit.
[00018] Moreover, to avoid degradation of the overall aesthetic appeal of the signal lamp unit the extra elements used is usually welded to the supporting parts in such a manner that the welded part is hidden when viewed from front of the vehicle. Therefore, in cases where the signal lamp unit is required to be repaired or re-welded, accessing such hidden places on the supporting parts during re-welding becomes a challenging task.
[00019] Hence, there is a need of a simpler mounting construction of a signal lamp unit with lesser number of parts, which is compact in layout, cost effective, easy to assemble and repair, and aesthetically appealing.
[00020] The present subject matter has been devised in view of the above circumstances as well as solving other problems of known art.
[00021] In an embodiment of the present subject matter, the present subject matter relates to an upper bracket of a vehicle.
[00022] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the upper bracket of the vehicle connects a handle bar upwardly and a front fork assembly downwardly. The upper bracket has one or more extended portion protruding out in a vehicle lengthwise direction, on one or more front ends of the upper bracket. The extended portion is capable of attaching with a one or more signal or turn indicator lamp unit, for example a transverse lamp unit. The one or more transverse lamp units comprises of a pair of signal lamps present on right hand side and left hand side of the vehicle.
[00023] In yet another aspect of the present subject matter the second element of each of the one or more transverse lamp unit attaches to the extended portion of the upper bracket of the vehicle. The second element of each of the one or more transverse lamp unit is attached to the extended portion of the upper bracket of the vehicle by means of a attachment means or by means of welding or similar process used for attaching two parts. At least one of the extended portion has at least a receiving portion for routing of a cable extending from at least one of the one or more transverse lamp units.
[00024] In another aspect of the present subject matter a headlamp assembly is disposed in between the one or more transverse lamp units. The head lamp assembly is positioned between the upper bracket and a lower bracket and transversally between the one or more lamp unit. The head lamp cowl of the headlamp assembly has at least one provision for receiving the cable from one of the one or more transverse lamp units.
[00025] As per an embodiment, each of the transverse lamp units comprises of a lens, a cover, a first element and a flexible second element.
[00026] In another embodiment of the present subject matter, the present subject matter relates to an upper bracket capable of receiving a cornering lamp unit, which helps in improving the illumination of the road over a wide angle in the direction the rider is turning, enabling better visibility in tight bends.
[00027] In an efficacy of the present subject matter, the upper bracket described in the present subject matter ensures simpler construction of the mounting provisions related to a signal lamp unit.
[00028] In another efficacy of the present subject matter, the upper bracket described in the present subject matter ensures easy manufacturability of the mounting provisions related to the signal lamp unit.
[00029] In another efficacy of the present subject matter, the upper bracket described in the present subject matter ensures lesser number of parts are involved in the mounting of the signal lamp unit.
[00030] In another efficacy of the present subject matter, since the upper bracket described in the present subject matter ensures lesser number of parts thus it aids in overall reduction in weight of the mounting provisions related to the signal lamp unit.
[00031] In an efficacy of the present subject matter, the upper bracket described in the present subject matter ensures a low cost construction of the mounting provisions related to the signal lamp unit.
[00032] In another efficacy of the present subject matter, the upper bracket described in the present subject matter ensures a less assembly time while mounting the signal lamp unit.
[00033] In another efficacy of the present subject matter, the upper bracket described in the present subject matter ensures easy serviceability and repair of the transverse lamp units, as places for re-welding can be easily accessed in the present subject matter.
[00034] In yet another efficacy of the present subject matter, the upper bracket described in the present subject matter ensures that the aesthetic appeal of the overall vehicle is maintained.
[00035] Exemplary embodiments detailing features regarding the aforesaid and other advantages of the present subject matter will be described hereunder with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various aspects of different embodiments of the present invention will become discernible from the following description set out hereunder. Rather, the following description provides a convenient illustration for implementing exemplary embodiments of the invention. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.Further, it is to be noted that terms “upper”, “down”, “right”, “left”, “front”, “forward”, “rearward”, “downward”, “upward”, “top”, “bottom”, “exterior”, “interior” and like terms are used herein based on the illustrated state or in a standing state of the two wheeled vehicle with a driver riding thereon. Furthermore, arrows wherever provided in the top right corner of figure(s) in the drawings depicts direction with respect to the vehicle, wherein an arrow F denotes front direction, an arrow R indicates rear direction, an arrow Up denotes upward direction, an arrow Dw denotes downward direction, an arrow RH denotes the right hand side, and an arrow LH denotes left hand side. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
[00036] The nature and further characteristic features of the present invention will be made clearer from the following descriptions made with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[00037] Fig. 1 illustrates a front view of a portion of a front end of an exemplary vehicle 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. A main frame (not shown) of the vehicle 100 includes a head tube (not shown) at its front end. The head tube supports a steering shaft (not shown) rotatably in a certain range. In an upper portion of the head tube, a handlebar110 is rotatably integrally connected to the steering shaft. The right end of the handlebar 110 further houses a RH handle bar grip 105a also referred as a throttle 105a, and a brake lever 115a. The throttle 105a is used to accelerate the vehicle 100 and the brake lever 115a is used to apply brakes manually. The left end of the handlebar 110 houses a LH handle bar grip 105b and a clutch lever 115b. The clutch lever 115b is used to engage and disengage the transmission that finally aids in driving. The clutch lever 115b allows the rider to disengage the transmission from the engine output in order to start or stop the vehicle 100, or to shift gears.
[00038] The middle portion of the handle bar 110 is connected to the head tube. The handlebar 110 is used to steer the vehicle 100 and is connected to a front wheel (not shown) through the steering shaft and a front suspension system. The suspension systems are provided for comfortable steering of the vehicle 100 on the road. The suspension system comprises of a front suspension system and a rear suspension system. The front fork assembly145, forms the front suspension system, serves as rigidity component just like the main frame. The front fork assembly 145 is clamped to the head tube (not shown) through an upper bracket 125 and a lower bracket 230 (shown in Fig. 2) and is capable of being turned to the left and right. An upper portion of the front wheel is covered by a front fender (not shown) which prevents mud and water from getting deflected towards the steering shaft. Further, the front fork assembly 145 is supported on the front fender by means of a brace fender (not shown).
[00039] The handlebar 110 and the upper bracket 125 is also connected by means of a pair of hand raisers 120 (shown in Fig 2) which help in providing rigidity to the front portion of the vehicle 100. The portion between the upper bracket 125 and the lower bracket 230 (shown in Fig. 2) is occupied by a head lamp assembly 140. The handlebar 110, the upper bracket 125, the head lamp 140 and the lower bracket 230 are disposed substantially symmetrically and on opposite sides of a vehicle vertical mid plane PQ. The upper bracket 125 includes a first end 125a and a second end 125b.
[00040] A one or more signal lamp units 130, 135for example a one or more transverse lamp units are disposed substantially in a vehicle transverse plane mn. As per an embodiment, the transverse plane mn overlaps the upper bracket 125 in a front view which results in compact packaging of the layout of the signal lamps and the vehicle. As per an alternate embodiment, the transverse plane mn is disposed below the upper bracket 125 in a front view of the vehicle 100. The transverse lamp unit 130, 135 comprises of a RH lamp 130 placed on the right hand side of the vehicle 100, and a LH lamp 135 placed on the left hand side of the vehicle 100.Each of the signal transverse lamp unit 130, 135 is activated by the driver on one side of the vehicle 100 at a time to advertise intent to turn or change lanes towards that side. Additionally both lamp units 130, 135 may be simultaneously activated in certain conditions like parking, hazard indication etc.
[00041] Fig. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a portion of a front end of an exemplary vehicle 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The handlebar 110 is connected to the upper bracket 125 by means of a pair of handle bar raisers 120. In between the pair of handle bar raiser 120 a provision is provided herein called as a head tube provision 245 which aids in joining of the head tube (not shown) with the handle bar 110.
[00042] The upper bracket 125 includes the first end 125a and the second end 125b and the first end 125a and the second end 125b include one or more openings 125c (shown in Fig 3) to receive a front for assembly145.
Near both first end 125a and second end 125b of the upper bracket 125 a fork nut 200 is present which is fastened by means of a fork nut fastener 205. A one or more extended portions 235a, 235b (shown in Fig. 3) is provided on both the first end 125a and the second end 125b of the upper bracket 125 which is placed just next to the fork nut 200 and protrudes out in a vehicle 100 lengthwise direction. Each of the one or more extended portions 235a, 235b has a one or more provision 240a, 240b for routing of a cable 300 (shown in Fig. 4), herein called as a first receiving portion 240a and second receiving portion 240b. The first receiving portion 240a and the second receiving portion 240b are disposed substantially coaxially along a vehicle 100 width direction.
[00043] The RH lamp 130 (shown in Fig. 1) is directly mounted to the extended portion 235a of the upper bracket 125 on the right hand side of the vehicle 100 and the LH lamp 135 (shown in Fig. 1) directly mounted to the extended portion 235b of the upper bracket 125 on the left hand side of the vehicle 100. The transverse lamp unit 130, 135 (shown in Fig. 1) can be mounted and attached to the one or more extended portions 235a, 235b of the upper bracket 125 either by using an attachment means for example a fastener (not shown) or by means of welding.
[00044] The transverse lamp unit 130, 135 (shown in Fig. 1) comprises of a signal lamp lens, herein called as a lens 215, a signal lamp cover, herein called as a cover 210, a first element 220 and a second element 225. Each of the transverse lamp unit 130, 135 (shown in Fig. 1) are connected to the one or more extended portions 235a, 235b of the upper bracket 125 on both the right and left hand side of the vehicle 100 by means of the second element 225. The second element 225 is further connected to a first element 220. The second element 225 is flexible in nature and aids in preventing damage of the transverse lamp unit 130, 135 (shown in Fig. 1). The first element 220 is further connected to the cover 210 of the transverse lamp unit 130, 135 (shown in Fig. 1). The direct mounting of each of the transverse lamp unit 130, 135 on the one or more extended portions 235a, 235b of the upper bracket 125 enables a simple mounting construction, with usage of minimal parts and fasteners.
[00045] In between the upper bracket 125 and a lower bracket 230 the head lamp assembly 140 (shown in Fig. 1) is disposed. The headlamp assembly 140 comprises of a head lamp lens 260 in the front portion of the head lamp assembly 140 and a head lamp cowl 250 covering the rest of the head lamp assembly 140. The intersection between the head lamp lens 260 and the head lamp cowl 250 is covered by a bezel 255.
[00046] Fig. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a portion of a front end of an exemplary vehicle 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. In the present illustration routing of a cable 300 is shown. The cable 300 which extends from a second cable provision 400 (shown in Fig.4 )of the head lamp cowl 250 of the head lamp assembly 140 is routed towards the first receiving portion 240a present on the first extended portion 235a and the second receiving portion 240b present on the second extended portion 235b of the upper bracket 125. The cable 300 is further received by the second element 225 of each of the RH lamp 130 and the LH lamp135. The simple routing of the cable 300 from the headlamp assembly 140 to the transverse lamp unit 130, 135 enables in making the overall mounting construction simpler and cost effective.
[00047] Fig. 4 illustrates an exploded perspective view of a portion of a front end of an exemplary vehicle 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The exploded perspective view shows a pair of attachment portions 405 of the upper bracket 125 , which aids in attachment of the pair of raisers 120 to the upper bracket 125 of the vehicle 100. Each of the RH lamp 130 and the LH lamp 135 are attached to the first extended portion 235a and second extended portion 235b of the upper bracket 125 in an laterally inward direction of the vehicle 100. The illustration further shows the routing of the cable 300. The cable 300 extends from a second cable provision 400of the head lamp cowl 250 of the head lamp assembly 140. It is further routed towards the one or more receiving portion 240a, 240b present on each of the first extended portion 235a and second extended portion 235b of the upper bracket 125, which further is received by the second element 225 of the each of the RH lamp130 and the LH lamp 135.
[00048] Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in the light of above disclosure. Therefore, within the scope of claims of the present subject matter, the present disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described.

LIST OF REFRENCE NUMERALS
100 – Vehicle
105a- RH handle bar grip
105b- LH handle bar grip
110- Handle bar
115a- Brake lever
115b- Clutch lever
120- Handle bar raiser
125a- First end
125b- Second end
125- Upper bracket
125c- opening
130- RH lamp
135- LH lamp
140- Head lamp assembly
145- Front fork assembly
PQ- vertical plane
mn- transverse plane
200- Fork nut
205- Fork nut fastener
210- Cover
215- Lens
220- First element
225- Second element
230- Lower bracket
235a First extended member
235b- Second extended member
240a- First receiving portion
240b-Second receiving portion
245- Head tube provision
250- Head lamp cowl
255- Bezel
260- Head lamp lens
300- Cable
400- Second cable provision
405- Hand raiser provision