The present invention relates to two wheeled vehicles and more
particularly to a windshield of a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A vehicle, particularly vehicle configured to be ridden such as motorized
scooter, motorcycle, three-wheeled vehicle, and four wheeled vehicle such as all-terrain vehicle, comprises a variety of components such as a windshield positioned at a front of the vehicle, and is provided as a separate unit which is bolted to the vehicle. The windshield has, over the years, become a very essential component as it performs various functions.
[0003] For example, for high-speed road driving, the windshield provides some
streamlining for the motorcycle as well as protection for the rider from wind, weather, and debris on the road such as dust and rocks. In addition, the windshield protects the instrument cluster from wind, weather, and debris such as dust and rocks. Moreover, the windshield often also imparts a unique and stylish appearance to the vehicle.
[0004] Typically, the windshields are fixed in terms of their height. However,
windshields with adjustable heights are also available. Windshields which are adjustable in height are sometimes incorporated into a fixed fairing assembly which is mounted in front of a rider to provide reduced drag for the motorcycle and protection for the rider against wind and weather. Windshields which are manually adjustable in height are available, but these require various complicated mechanisms, and tools, thus making retractability of the windshields a very difficult task.
[0005] For reference an Australian Patent Application 2017208208, titled
"Screen movable device in saddle riding type vehicle," is provided. The screen movable device in a saddle riding type vehicle of the referenced patent application discloses a windshield screen disposed in front of steering handlebars so as to be movable vertically. The screen movable device comprising supporting members

disposed on both of a left side and a right side of the screen; an operating lever coupled to at least one of a pair of the supporting members so as to be manually operable to vertically move the screen, the operating lever including a lock member; a pair of left and right fixed rail brackets each having a guide hole guiding movement of the supporting members, each guide hole being formed in the respective fixed rail bracket so as to extend in a curved manner, the left and right fixed rail brackets each including a plurality of locking recessed portions; and a coupling member extending in a vehicle width direction, both end portions in a longitudinal direction of the coupling member being coupled to the pair of the left and right rail brackets so as to be rotatable about a first rotation axis; at least the supporting members and the coupling member constituting a link mechanism, the coupling member being coupled to the supporting members so as to be rotatable about a second rotation axis disposed in front of the first rotation axis, at least one of the supporting members being provided with a guide projecting portion disposed in a projecting manner above a straight line connecting the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis to each other, the guide projecting portion being slidably fitted into the guide hole.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0006] 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.
[0007] In one aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle
comprising a body frame, a front fairing and a windshield. The front fairing is mounted to the body frame. The windshield comprising a windshield member, a support bracket, a locking member, an actuation member and a cable. The windshield member is movable with respect to the front fairing of the vehicle. The support bracket is connected to the body frame. The locking member is operatively coupled to the support bracket. The locking member being movable between a first position and a

second position with respect to the support bracket. The actuation member comprising a first mounting provision and a second mounting provision. The cable is operatively coupling the actuation member to the locking member. The cable comprising an inner wire and an outer cover. The inner wire comprising a first inner end is connected to the first mounting provision of the actuation member, and a second inner end is connected to the locking member. The outer cover running along a portion of length of the inner wire. The outer cover comprising a second outer end abuts against the support bracket, and a first outer end abuts against the second mounting provision of the locking member. The second mounting provision and the first mounting provision are capable of relatively move with respect to each other.
[0008] In an embodiment, the actuation member is operably connected to the
locking member by the cable. Further, actuation of the actuation member moves the locking member between the first position and the second position thereof.
[0009] In an embodiment, the windshield comprising a windshield rear support
member and a ladder member. The windshield rear support member is connected to the windshield member. The ladder member is connected to the windshield rear support member. The locking member is releasably engaged and disengaged with the ladder member, such that in the first position of the locking member, the locking member is disengaged from the ladder member thereby allowing movement of the windshield member with respect to the front fairing, and in the second position of the locking member, the locking member is engaged with the ladder member thereby disallowing movement of the windshield member with respect to the front fairing.
[00010] In an embodiment, the actuation member comprises a stationary member is having the first mounting provision, a moveable member is having the second mounting provision, and a spring member. The moveable member moves with respect to the stationary member under spring force of the spring member.

[00011] In an embodiment, the stationary member circumscribed at-least portion the moveable member, and the moveable member slidably moves against inner surface of the stationary member.
[00012] In an embodiment, the windshield further comprises an elastic member and a hollow tubular arm. The locking member is adapted to slide inside the hollow tubular arm, between the first position and the second position under the biasing force of the elastic member.
[00013] In an embodiment, the vehicle comprises an inner panel and the support bracket. The support bracket comprises a locking mechanism is having a pair of support arms, each of the pair of support arms is connected to the inner panel, the hollow tubular arm is extending between the pair of support arms and passing through one of a step of the plurality of steps of the ladder member. The hollow tubular arm receives the locking member which is adapted to telescopically move therewithin.
[00014] In an embodiment, the ladder member includes the plurality of steps. The plurality of steps is vertically spaced apart, and the hollow tubular arm has an external diameter less than the opening on each of the plurality of steps.
[00015] In an embodiment, the pair of support arms comprises an outer bracket. The second outer end is connected to the outer bracket, and the second inner end is connected to the locking member is received within the hollow tubular arm. Further, actuation of the actuation member is telescopically moves the locking member within the hollow tubular arm between the first position and the second position thereof.
[00016] In an embodiment, the ladder member comprises at-least one guiding member is connected to the support bracket. A portion of the pair of support arms is adapted to slidably move along the at-least one guiding member is selectively allowing guided vertical movement of the windshield member with respect to the support bracket.

[00017] In an embodiment, the vehicle further comprises a dash panel mounted to the body frame. The stationary member is mounted to the dash panel by plurality of fasteners, and the moveable member is adapted to be press and move in inward direction with respect to the dash panel under external force.
[00018] In an embodiment, the locking member comprises a locking slot and a locking tab is fixed to the locking slot. The locking tab receives the second inner end, and the hollow tubular arm includes a slit through which the locking tab extends out and engages with one of the plurality of steps thereby restricting vertical movement of the windshield member with respect to the support bracket.
[00019] In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, it provides a windshield member with adjustable heights which are manually operable without usage of any complicated mechanism, and tools, thus easing retractability of the windshield member.
[00020] In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, it ensures an easy retrieval and adjustment of the windshield member, without affecting aesthetics appeal of the vehicle.
[00021] In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, the overall vehicle mass is not increased due to the adjustment feature of the windshield member thereby ensuring better handling of the vehicle.
[00022] In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, the movement of the windshield member with respect to the front fairing allows for change of height of the windshield member, as per requirement of a user. Such guided movement of the windshield member with respect to the support bracket, ensures continuous engagement of the windshield member with the support bracket.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00023] 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:
[00024] Figure 1 is a side view of an exemplary vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00025] Figure 2 is an isometric view of a frame of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00026] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of a windshield along with a portion of the frame of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00027] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the windshield of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00028] Figure 4a is another exploded view of an actuation member with a dash assembly of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00029] Figure 4b is an exploded perspective view of the actuation member of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00030] Figure 5a is a perspective view of the windshield member with the actuation member in a locked condition of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00031] Figure 5b is a perspective view of the support bracket with the actuation member in the locked condition of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00032] Figure 5c is a perspective view of the actuation member with a cable in the locked condition of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[00033] Figure 6a is a perspective view of the windshield member with the actuation member in an un-locked condition of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00034] Figure 6b is a perspective view of the support bracket with the actuation member in the un-locked condition of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00035] Figure 6c is a perspective view of the actuation member with a cable in the un-locked condition of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[00036] Figure 7 is a side view of a ladder member and a locking member of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[00037] 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
[00038] 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.
[00039] The term "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.
[00040] For 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.
[00041] While the present invention is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, a windshield 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 "vehicle" comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicle, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) and the like.
[00042] 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.
[00043] Referring to Figure 1, a vehicle (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention is depicted. The vehicle (100) referred to herein, embodies a motorcycle. Alternatively, the vehicle (100) may embody any other ridden vehicles such as scooters, three-wheeled vehicle, all-terrain vehicles (ATV) etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00044] The vehicle (100) comprises a front end assembly (102), a body frame
(103) and a rear end assembly (104). The front end assembly (102) forms the front portion of the vehicle (100). The rear end assembly (104) forms the rear portion of the vehicle (100). The body frame (103) extends from the front portion towards the rear portion of the vehicle (100). The body frame (103) is a welded up assembly of components.

[00045] The rear end assembly (104) comprises a seat (110), a rear ground engaging member (112). The seat (110) provides seating for a rider and a passenger of the vehicle (100). Further, the seat (110) comprises a rider seat (114), and a passenger seat (116). The rider seat (114) provides seating for the rider, and the passenger seat (116) provides seating for the passenger of the vehicle (100). The rear ground engaging member (112) underlies the seat (110), and is swingably connected to the body frame (103). Further, the rear end assembly (104) may comprise additional components such as rear fender, radiator, suspension systems, tail lights, rear grips etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00046] The front end assembly (102) comprises a steering assembly (120), and
a front ground engaging member (122). The body frame (103) supports the steering assembly (120) and the front ground engaging member (122) in front portion of the vehicle (100). The steering assembly (120) is pivotally mounted on the body frame (103). The front ground engaging member (122) is operatively connected to the steering assembly (120). The steering assembly (120) comprises a handle bar (124). The handle bar (124) is configured to be rotated by the rider to steer the vehicle (100). The front end assembly (102) comprises a front fairing assembly (125). The front fairing assembly (125) is removably coupled to the front portion of the body frame (103) of the vehicle (100). The front fairing assembly (125) encloses front portion of the vehicle (100). The front fairing assembly (125) is interchangeably termed as the front fairing (125). The front fairing assembly (125) reduces the wind resistance and improves overall aesthetic appearance of the vehicle (100). Further, the front end assembly (102) of the vehicle (100) may comprise front fork, front fenders, radiators, mirrors, indicator lights etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00047] Further, the vehicle (100) comprises a fuel tank (126), and a power unit (118). The body frame (103) supports the fuel tank (126) and the power unit (118) in middle portion thereof. The power unit (118) comprises an engine (128) and a transmission unit (not shown). The fuel tank (126) provides the necessary fuel required by the engine (128) to generate power required by the vehicle (100). The transmission

unit transmits generated power to the rear ground engaging member (112). In the illustrated example, the power unit (118) provides necessary power required to drive the rear ground engaging member (112) of the vehicle (100). Alternatively, the power unit (118) may provide necessary power to the drive the front ground engaging member (122), or both the front ground engaging member (122) and the rear ground engaging member (112) simultaneously, without limiting the scope of the disclosure.
[00048] Referring to Figure 2, the vehicle (100) comprises the body frame (103). The body frame (103) is also interchangeably termed as the frame body (103). The body frame (103) supports the front end assembly (102), and the rear end assembly (104) of the vehicle (100). The body frame (103) comprises a head tube (130), an upper frame member (132), and a pivot plate (133). The upper frame member (132) extends obliquely in the rearward and downward direction from the head tube (130). The upper frame member (132) supports the fuel tank (126). The pivot plate (133) is coupled to one end of the upper frame member (132).
[00049] The body frame (103) comprises a first seat rail (136), a second seat rail (138), a first connecting member (140), and a second connecting member (141). The first seat rail (136) and the second seat rail (138) extends rearwards in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (100) from a middle portion of the upper frame member (132). The first seat rail (136) and the second seat rail (138) primarily support the seat (110). A first mounting bracket (139) is disposed between the first seat rail (136) and the second seat rail (138). The first mounting bracket (139) is coupled to one end of the fuel tank (126). The first connecting member (140) is coupled between the first seat rail (136) and the pivot plate (133). The second connecting member is coupled between the second seat rail (138) and the pivot plate (133).
[00050] The body frame (103) comprises a second mounting bracket (146), a
third mounting bracket (not shown). The second mounting bracket (146) is coupled to the head tube (130). The second mounting bracket (146) extends away from the head tube (130) along longitudinal direction of the vehicle (100). In the illustrated example, the second mounting bracket (146) is welded to the head tube (130). Alternatively, the

second mounting bracket (146) may be coupled to the head tube (130) using other coupling means such as integral formation, adhesives, fasteners or interference fitting without any limitations.
[00051] Referring now to Figure 3, Figure 4, Figure 5a and Figure 6a, the vehicle (100) further includes a windshield (200). The windshield (200) is also termed as a windshield assembly (200). The windshield assembly (200) is adapted to move with respect to the front fairing (125) of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the windshield assembly (200) is adapted to move up and down with respect to the front fairing (125) of the vehicle (100). In another embodiment, the windshield assembly (200) is adapted to move angularly with respect to the front fairing (125) of the vehicle (100). Like the front fairing (125), the windshield assembly (200) is also mounted on to the body frame (103) of the vehicle (100).
[00052] The windshield (200) comprising a windshield member (300), a support
bracket (202), a locking member (256), an actuation member (320) and a cable (400). The windshield member (300) is movable with respect to the front fairing (125) of the vehicle (100). The support bracket (202) connected to the body frame (103). The locking member (256) is operatively coupled to the support bracket (202). The locking member (256) being movable between a first position (256a) and a second position (256b) with respect to the support bracket (202). The actuation member (320) comprising a first mounting provision (321) and a second mounting provision (322).
[00053] The cable (400) is operatively coupling the actuation member (320) to
the locking member (256). The cable (400) comprising an inner wire (450) and an outer cover (480). The inner wire (450) comprising a first inner end (451) is connected to the first mounting provision (321) of the actuation member (320), and a second inner end (452) connected to the locking member (256). The outer cover (480) running along a portion of length of the inner wire (450). The outer cover (480) comprising a second outer end (482) abuts against the support bracket (202), and a first outer end (481) abuts against the second mounting provision (322) of the locking member (256).

The second mounting provision (322) and the first mounting provision (321) are capable of relatively move with respect to each other.
[00054] Further, the vehicle (100) comprises an inner panel (360). The support bracket (202) of the windshield assembly (200) is connected to the head tube (130) of the body frame (103). In an example, the support bracket (202) may be embodied as top support bracket (202). The support bracket (202) extends towards front of the vehicle (100). Further, in another embodiment, a second support bracket (not shown) may be connected to the support bracket (202).
[00055] In the present embodiment, the support bracket (202) is also interchangeably referred to as a first support bracket (202), and may be connected to the second support bracket or directly to the body frame (103) of the vehicle (100). Owing to such connection, a substantial relative movement, vertical or angular or otherwise, between the support bracket (202) and the second support bracket or between the support bracket (202) and the body frame (103) of the vehicle (100) is precluded.
[00056] The support bracket (202) comprises a hollow tubular arm (254) and a
locking mechanism (250). The locking mechanism (250) is having a pair of support arms (252a, 252b). Each of the pair of support arms (252a, 252b) connected to the inner panel (360). The hollow tubular arm (254) is extending between the pair of support arms (252a, 252b) and passing through one of a step of a plurality of steps (206a) of a ladder member (206), the hollow tubular arm (254) receives the locking member (256) which is adapted to telescopically move there within.
[00057] Referring from Figure 4 to Figure 6c, the windshield (200) comprising a windshield rear support member (310) and the ladder member (206). The windshield rear support member (310) is connected to the windshield member (300). The ladder member (206) is connected to the windshield rear support member (310). The locking member (256) is releasably engaged and disengaged with the ladder member (206), such that in the first position (256a) of the locking member (256), the locking member

(256) disengaged from the ladder member (206) thereby allowing movement of the windshield member (300) with respect to the front fairing (125), and in the second position (256b) of the locking member (256), the locking member (256) engaged with the ladder member (206) thereby disallowing movement of the windshield member (300) with respect to the front fairing (125).
[00058] Further, the windshield (200) further comprises an elastic member (257) and the hollow tubular arm (254). The locking member (256) is adapted to slide inside the hollow tubular arm (254), between the first position (256a) and the second position (256b) under the biasing force of the elastic member (257).
[00059] Referring to Figure 4a, the vehicle (100) further comprises a dash panel (500). The dash panel (500) is mounted to the body frame (103). The actuation member (320) comprises a stationary member (320b) having the first mounting provision (321), a moveable member (320a) having the second mounting provision (322) and a spring member (320c), wherein the moveable member (320a) moves with respect to the stationary member (320b) under spring force of the spring member (320c). Further, the stationary member (320b) circumscribed at-least portion the moveable member (320a). The moveable member (320a) slidably moves against inner surface of the stationary member (320b).
[00060] The stationary member (320b) is mounted to the dash panel (500) by
plurality of fasteners. The moveable member (320a) adapted to be press and move in inward direction with respect to the dash panel (500) under external force. The user is capable to move the windshield member (300) with respect to the front fairing (125) only till the time the moveable member (320a) remains pressed.
[00061] The moveable member (320a) comprises a button (325). More specifically, when the user presses the button (325). The button (325) move in inward direction with respect to the dash panel (500). This push movement of the button (325) pulls the cable (400). The pulling movement of the cable (400) resulted into movement of locking member (256) which is termed as unlocking of the locking member (256).

Thereafter, the user is capable to move the windshield member (300) with respect to the front fairing (125). In present embodiment, the windshield member (300) moves in vertical direction. However, in another embodiment, the windshield member (300) may move in an inclined direction.
[00062] Referring to Figure 4a, Figure 4b, Figure 5a, Figure 5b, Figure 5c, Figure 6a, Figure 6b and Figure 6c, the actuation member (320) is operably connected to the locking member (256) by the cable (400). Further, actuation of the actuation member (320) moves the locking member (256) between the first position (256a) and the second position (256b) thereof.
[00063] Also, the pair of support arms (252a, 252b) comprises an outer bracket (259). The second outer end (482) of the cable (400) is connected to the outer bracket (259). The second inner end (452) of the cable (400) is connected to the locking member (256) received within the hollow tubular arm (254). Further, actuation of the actuation member (320) telescopically moves the locking member (256) within the hollow tubular arm (254) between the first position (256a) and the second position (256b) thereof.
[00064] Furthermore, the ladder member (206) comprises at-least one guiding member (314) connected to the support bracket (202). A portion of the pair of support arms (252a, 252b) is adapted to slidably move along the at-least one guiding member (314) thereby allowing selectively guided vertical movement of the windshield member (300) with respect to the support bracket (202).
[00065] Referring to Figure 4, the locking member (256) comprises a locking slot (258a) and a locking tab (258b) fixed to the locking slot (258a). The locking tab (258b) receives the second inner end (452), and the hollow tubular arm (254) includes a slit (254a) through which the locking tab (258) extends out and engages with one of the plurality of steps (206a) thereby restricting vertical movement of the windshield member (300) with respect to the support bracket (202). Likewise, when the at least one locking tab (258b) of the locking member (256) disengages from portion of bigger

gap on the one of the plurality of steps (206a) thereby allowing vertical movement of the windshield member (300) with respect to the support bracket (202). The movement of the windshield member (300) with respect to the front fairing (125) changes height of the windshield member (300).
[00066] Referring to Figure 5a, Figure 5b and Figure 5c, the locking member (256) is in locked position. As the button (325) of the actuation member (320) is un-pressed. More specifically, in the second position (256b) of the locking member (256), the locking member (256) is engaged with the ladder member (206) thereby disallowing movement of the windshield member (300) with respect to the front fairing (125). In other words, when the actuation of the actuation member (320) telescopically moves the locking member (256) within the hollow tubular arm (254) to the second position (256b) thereof. In the second position (256b), the at least one locking tab (258b) is engaged to the plurality of steps (206a) of the ladder member (206). Therefore, in such a position (256b), the windshield member (300) and the windshield rear support member (310) remain fixed with respect to the front fairing (125) of the vehicle (100).
[00067] Referring to Figure 6a, Figure 6b and Figure 6c, the locking member (256) in unlocked position. As the button (325) of the actuation member (320) is pressed. More specifically, in the first position (256a) of the locking member (256), the locking member (256) is disengaged from the ladder member (206) thereby allowing movement of the windshield member (300) with respect to the front fairing (125). As the actuation of the actuation member (320) selectively moves the locking member (256) to the first position (256a).
[00068] The actuation member (320) is connected to the locking member (256)
through the cable (400). The actuation member (320) is adapted to be actuated by way of application of a manual force, for example by a rider. The windshield rear support member (310) is connected to a rear side of the windshield member (300) facing the body frame (103). The ladder member (206) is connected to the windshield rear support member (310). The locking member (256) releasably engaged with the ladder

member (206) such that in the first position (256a) of the locking member (256), the locking member (256) is disengaged from the ladder member (206), allowing movement of the windshield member (300) with respect to the front fairing (125).
[00069] In other words, when the actuation of the actuation member (320) telescopically moves the locking member (256) within the hollow tubular arm (254) to the first position (256a) thereof. In the first position (256a), the at least one locking tab (258) is disengaged from the plurality of steps (206a) of the ladder member (206). Therefore, in such a position (256a), the windshield member (300) and the windshield rear support member (310) remains with respect to the front fairing (125) of the vehicle (100), and can be pulled up or pushed down, by application of manual force, with respect to the body frame (103). The movement of the windshield member (300) with respect to the front fairing (125) changes height of the windshield member (300).
[00070] Referring to Figure 5c, a first length (LI) of the inner wire (450) between the second outer end (482) and the second inner end (452) is a length which is measured when the button (325) is not actuated. Referring to Figure 6c, a second length (LI) of the inner wire (450) between the second outer end (482) and the second inner end (452) is a length which is measured when the button (325) is actuated. The first length (LI) is more than the second length (L2). As the second outer end (482) remains fixed and the second inner end (452) moves.
[00071] The support bracket (202) provide a passage to the cable (400) to get connected to the locking member (256) received within the hollow tubular arm (254). The passage has a predetermined width allowing for lateral and angular movement of the cable (400). The actuation of the actuation member (320) telescopically moves the locking member (256) within the hollow tubular arm (254) through the cable (400) between the first position (256a) and the second position (256b) thereof.
[00072] As shown in Figure 7, the ladder member (206) includes the plurality of steps (206a). The locking member (256) having a protrusion (256a). The protrusion (256a) enters into the plurality of steps (206a) and locks the locking member (206)

against the ladder member (206) in any one of the step of the plurality of steps (206a). Also, inner shape of the plurality of steps (206a) should match with the shape of the protrusion (256a) of the locking member (256) for smooth transition of the locking member (256) into the ladder member (206). In present embodiment, the protrusion (256a) having a shape similar to capsule. However, in another embodiment, the protrusion (256a) may have different shape such as V-typed, U-typed etc.
[00073] The plurality of steps (206a) are vertically spaced apart, and the protrusion (256a) of the locking member (256) has an external diameter less than the opening on each of the plurality of steps (206a). In an embodiment, the plurality of steps (206a) include a corrugated profile having portions of smaller gap, and portions of bigger gap vertically spaced apart from the portion of smaller gap. The portion of smaller gap has a gap more than the external diameter of the protrusion (256a) of the locking member (256) allowing movement thereof. Further, during this vertical movement of the protrusion (256a) of the locking member (256), the locking member (256) slides between the hollow tubular arm (254). As the inner diameter of the hollow tubular arm (254) is bigger than the outer diameter of the locking member (256).
[00074] 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.
[00075] 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 body frame (103);
a front fairing (125) mounted to the body frame (103); and
a windshield (200) comprising:
a windshield member (300) movable with respect to the front fairing (125) of the vehicle (100);
a support bracket (202) connected to the body frame (103);
a locking member (256) operatively coupled to the support bracket (202), the locking member (256) being movable between a first position (256a) and a second position (256b) with respect to the support bracket (202);
an actuation member (320) comprising a first mounting provision (321) and a second mounting provision (322); and
a cable (400) operatively coupling the actuation member (320) to the locking member (256), wherein the cable (400) comprising:
an inner wire (450) comprising a first inner end (451) connected to the first mounting provision (321) of the actuation member (320), and a second inner end (452) connected to the locking member (256); and
an outer cover (480) running along a portion of length of the inner wire (450), wherein the outer cover (480) comprising a second outer end (482) abuts against the support bracket (202), and a first outer end (481) abuts against the second mounting provision (322) of the locking member (256), wherein the second mounting provision (322) and the first mounting provision (321) are capable of relatively move with respect to each other.
2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the actuation member (320)
operably connected to the locking member (256) by the cable (400), wherein
actuation of the actuation member (320) moves the locking member (256)
between the first position (256a) and the second position (256b) thereof.

The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 2, wherein the windshield
(200) comprising:
a windshield rear support member (310) connected to the windshield member (300); and
a ladder member (206) connected to the windshield rear support member (310), the locking member (256) releasably engaged and disengaged with the ladder member (206), such that in the first position (256a) of the locking member (256), the locking member (256) disengaged from the ladder member (206) thereby allowing movement of the windshield member (300) with respect to the front fairing (125), and in the second position (256b) of the locking member (256), the locking member (256) engaged with the ladder member (206) thereby disallowing movement of the windshield member (300) with respect to the front fairing (125).
The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the actuation member (320) comprises a stationary member (320b) having the first mounting provision (321), a moveable member (320a) having the second mounting provision (322), and a spring member (320c), wherein the moveable member (320a) moves with respect to the stationary member (320b) under spring force of the spring member (320c).
The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 4, wherein the stationary member (320b) circumscribed at-least portion of the moveable member (320a), and the moveable member (320a) slidably moves against inner surface of the stationary member (320b).
The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the windshield (200) further comprises an elastic member (257) and a hollow tubular arm (254), wherein the locking member (256) adapted to slide inside the hollow tubular arm (254),

between the first position (256a) and the second position (256b) under the biasing force of the elastic member (257).
7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle (100) comprises an inner panel (360), wherein the support bracket (202) comprises a locking mechanism (250) having a pair of support arms (252a, 252b), each of the pair of support arms (252a, 252b) connected to the inner panel (360), the hollow tubular arm (254) extending between the pair of support arms (252a, 252b) and passing through one of a step of the plurality of steps (206a) of the ladder member (206), the hollow tubular arm (254) receives the locking member (256) which is adapted to telescopically move therewithin.
8. The windshield (200) of the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3 and claim 7, wherein the ladder member (206) includes the plurality of steps (206a), wherein the plurality of steps (206a) are vertically spaced apart, and the hollow tubular arm (254) has an external diameter less than the opening on each of the plurality of steps (206a).
9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 7, wherein the pair of support arms (252a, 252b) comprises an outer bracket (259), wherein the second outer end (482) connected to the outer bracket (259), and the second inner end (452) connected to the locking member (256) received within the hollow tubular arm (254), wherein actuation of the actuation member (320) telescopically moves the locking member (256) within the hollow tubular arm (254) between the first position (256a) and the second position (256b) thereof.
10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3 and claim 7, wherein the ladder member (206) comprises at-least one guiding member (314) connected to the support bracket (202), wherein a portion of the pair of support arms (252a, 252b) is adapted to slidably move along the at-least one guiding member (314)

selectively allowing guided vertical movement of the windshield member (300) with respect to the support bracket (202).
11. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 4, wherein the vehicle (100) further comprises a dash panel (500) mounted to the body frame (103), wherein the stationary member (320b) mounted to the dash panel (500) by plurality of fasteners, and the moveable member (320a) adapted to be press and move in inward direction with respect to the dash panel (500) under external force.
12. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 6, wherein the locking member (256) comprises a locking slot (258a) and a locking tab (258b) fixed to the locking slot (258a), wherein the locking tab (258b) receives the second inner end (452), and the hollow tubular arm (254) includes a slit (254a) through which the locking tab (258) extends out and engages with one of the plurality of steps (206a) thereby restricting vertical movement of the windshield member (300) with respect to the support bracket (202).