WO2010137034A1 - Turn signal lamp mounting for a motorcycle - Google Patents

Turn signal lamp mounting for a motorcycle Download PDF

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WO2010137034A1
WO2010137034A1 PCT/IN2010/000317 IN2010000317W WO2010137034A1 WO 2010137034 A1 WO2010137034 A1 WO 2010137034A1 IN 2010000317 W IN2010000317 W IN 2010000317W WO 2010137034 A1 WO2010137034 A1 WO 2010137034A1
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turn signal
signal lamp
motorcycle
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Ravisankar Rajamani
Amit Rajwade
Doraisamy Shanmugasundaram
Gunalan Thanikachalam
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Tvs Motor Company Limited
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/34—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J6/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices on cycles; Mounting or supporting thereof; Circuits therefor
    • B62J6/05—Direction indicators
    • B62J6/055—Electrical means, e.g. lamps
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K2202/00—Motorised scooters

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  • the present invention relates to a turn signal lamp to be mounted on the body cover of a motorcycle particularly improved turn signal lamp along with body cover combination for motorcycle.
  • the turn signal lamp In known motorcycles the turn signal lamp is always a separate part and it is more delicate to assemble and handle. It is not known to use the turn signal lamp provided in the front portion of a motorcycle as a structural part.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates a conventional motorcycle
  • Fig. 2 illustrates the turn signal lamp of the present invention
  • Fig. 3 illustrates the inner view of the turn signal lamp of the present invention
  • Fig. 4 illustrates the turn signal lamp duly mounted on the leg shield assembly
  • Fig. 5 illustrates the inside view of the turn signal lamp duly mounted
  • Fig. 6 illustrates the turn signal lamp along with front cover head and leg shield upper
  • Fig. 7 illustrates the inside view of the turn signal lamp with the front cover head assembly and leg shield upper.
  • any known motorcycle as illustrated in Fig. 1, can be divided into three major portions, the front portion F, the middle portion M and the rear/tail portion R.
  • the front portion F comprises of the steering, front wheel with necessary brakes 1, front suspension 2, fender 3, and side cover 4;
  • the middle portion M comprises of the step through portion 5, rider seat 6, stand 7, engine 8, gear shift lever 9 etc;
  • the rear/tail portion R comprises of petrol tank 10, swinging arm 11, back wheel and suspension 12 and rear fender 13.
  • Step through motorcycles are fitted with body panels or covers generally made up of engineering plastics and are used to hide the frame and the structural parts of the vehicle. They cover the side portion, rear portion and the handle bar. They also accommodate lamps viz the head lamp, tail lamp, position lamp, turn signal indicators and speedometer. The head lamp and speedometer console along with front and rear covers are fitted with handlebars.
  • Leg shields, side covers and rear fender are fitted on to the frame with interconnecting snap fittings. Front fender is fitted on front fork independently.
  • the leg shield and the side covers are further divided into left and right sides.
  • the central portion is covered by center covers fitted with the side covers of left and right.
  • the portion above front wheel and below handle bar is covered by leg shield upper and lower, which may house the turn signal lamps.
  • Rear fender is fitted below the seat.
  • the turn signal lamp is mounted on a body cover of the motorcycle.
  • This type of independent mountings of sub assemblies of body cover on to the frame results in gaps between mating parts, increase in cost of the assembling, and complication of rework during assembly for reducing gaps which takes more time for reassembly and results in productivity losses.
  • the motorcycle consists of two turn signal indicators 14 and 23 on either sides of the step through motorcycle.
  • Fig. 3 illustrates the turn signal lamp 14 of the present invention comprising a lamp housing for housing the necessary lamp including a transparent lens with five mounting means.
  • the mounting means 15 and 16 is used to connect the TSL to the leg shield upper 19 and another mounting means 17 also known as the locater is used to connect the TSL to the cover main pipe center upper 19'.
  • the TSL acts as a structural member connecting the leg shield upper 19 to the cover frame head 22. It is also provided with two mounting means A and B, wherein A is connected to the cover main pipe center upper 19' by bracket and B is connected to the cover frame head 22.
  • Figs. 3 and 4 illustrate the turn signal lamp 14 duly assembled on the leg shield upper 19 using the mounting means 15 and 16.
  • the leg shield upper 19 is provided with corresponding locating lugs (not shown in the drawings).
  • Figs. 6 and 7 illustrate the turn signal lamp duly mounted along with the cover frame head 22 and leg shield upper 19.
  • Fig. 6 illustrates front cover head assembly structure coupling, mounting bracket 21, cover frame head 22, turn signal indicators 14, 23 and leg shields 19, 25 that is a cover portion of any motorcycle.
  • the structural member can have a relatively low number of components, improved rigidity, and/or improved overall strength.
  • the structural member can have a relatively low cost and simple structure.
  • the front cover head assembly comprises of a bracket bent in a shape of L with three holes 26, 27, 28 respectively at one end and three holes 29, 30, 31 respectively at another end for receiving the corresponding locking part to be mounted on the frame head; wherein cover frame head 22 is mounted on the said bracket through mounting holes 28,
  • a right turn signal lamp (indicator) 23 is coupled to the right end of the bracket and the left turn signal lamp (indicator) 14 is coupled to the left end of the bracket through mounting holes 27, 30.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a turn signal lamp (14) to be mounted on the front body cover of a motorcycle. The turn signal lamp will act as a structural part when integrated with the body cover. The turn signal lamp mounting comprises : a lamp housing, a transparent lens and five mounting means which are connected to the upper main pipe cover (19' ), the frame head cover (22) and the upper leg shield (19). The lens of the turn signal lamp is preferably made of PMMA and the housing is preferably made of ABS.

Description

TURN SIGNAL LAMP MOUNTING FOR A MOTORCYCLE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a turn signal lamp to be mounted on the body cover of a motorcycle particularly improved turn signal lamp along with body cover combination for motorcycle.
DISCUSSION OF PRIOR ART
In known motorcycles the turn signal lamp is always a separate part and it is more delicate to assemble and handle. It is not known to use the turn signal lamp provided in the front portion of a motorcycle as a structural part.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved turn signal lamp, which will act as a structural part and when integrated with the body cover will improve the aesthetic looks of the motorcycle.
BRmF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 illustrates a conventional motorcycle;
Fig. 2 illustrates the turn signal lamp of the present invention; Fig. 3 illustrates the inner view of the turn signal lamp of the present invention;
Fig. 4 illustrates the turn signal lamp duly mounted on the leg shield assembly;
Fig. 5 illustrates the inside view of the turn signal lamp duly mounted;
Fig. 6 illustrates the turn signal lamp along with front cover head and leg shield upper;
Fig. 7 illustrates the inside view of the turn signal lamp with the front cover head assembly and leg shield upper. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Any known motorcycle, as illustrated in Fig. 1, can be divided into three major portions, the front portion F, the middle portion M and the rear/tail portion R. The front portion F comprises of the steering, front wheel with necessary brakes 1, front suspension 2, fender 3, and side cover 4; the middle portion M comprises of the step through portion 5, rider seat 6, stand 7, engine 8, gear shift lever 9 etc; and the rear/tail portion R comprises of petrol tank 10, swinging arm 11, back wheel and suspension 12 and rear fender 13.
Step through motorcycles are fitted with body panels or covers generally made up of engineering plastics and are used to hide the frame and the structural parts of the vehicle. They cover the side portion, rear portion and the handle bar. They also accommodate lamps viz the head lamp, tail lamp, position lamp, turn signal indicators and speedometer. The head lamp and speedometer console along with front and rear covers are fitted with handlebars.
Leg shields, side covers and rear fender are fitted on to the frame with interconnecting snap fittings. Front fender is fitted on front fork independently. The leg shield and the side covers are further divided into left and right sides. The central portion is covered by center covers fitted with the side covers of left and right. The portion above front wheel and below handle bar is covered by leg shield upper and lower, which may house the turn signal lamps.
Rear fender is fitted below the seat. The turn signal lamp is mounted on a body cover of the motorcycle. In assembling such a motorcycle, especially the body cover, there are many sub assemblies and these are independently mounted onto the frame at different locations. This type of independent mountings of sub assemblies of body cover on to the frame results in gaps between mating parts, increase in cost of the assembling, and complication of rework during assembly for reducing gaps which takes more time for reassembly and results in productivity losses. This invention will now be described with reference to the embodiments in Figs. 2 to 5.
The motorcycle consists of two turn signal indicators 14 and 23 on either sides of the step through motorcycle. Fig. 3 illustrates the turn signal lamp 14 of the present invention comprising a lamp housing for housing the necessary lamp including a transparent lens with five mounting means. The mounting means 15 and 16 is used to connect the TSL to the leg shield upper 19 and another mounting means 17 also known as the locater is used to connect the TSL to the cover main pipe center upper 19'. The TSL acts as a structural member connecting the leg shield upper 19 to the cover frame head 22. It is also provided with two mounting means A and B, wherein A is connected to the cover main pipe center upper 19' by bracket and B is connected to the cover frame head 22. Figs. 3 and 4 illustrate the turn signal lamp 14 duly assembled on the leg shield upper 19 using the mounting means 15 and 16. The leg shield upper 19 is provided with corresponding locating lugs (not shown in the drawings).
Figs. 6 and 7 illustrate the turn signal lamp duly mounted along with the cover frame head 22 and leg shield upper 19. Fig. 6 illustrates front cover head assembly structure coupling, mounting bracket 21, cover frame head 22, turn signal indicators 14, 23 and leg shields 19, 25 that is a cover portion of any motorcycle. The structural member can have a relatively low number of components, improved rigidity, and/or improved overall strength. The structural member can have a relatively low cost and simple structure.
The front cover head assembly comprises of a bracket bent in a shape of L with three holes 26, 27, 28 respectively at one end and three holes 29, 30, 31 respectively at another end for receiving the corresponding locking part to be mounted on the frame head; wherein cover frame head 22 is mounted on the said bracket through mounting holes 28,
31 and a right turn signal lamp (indicator) 23 is coupled to the right end of the bracket and the left turn signal lamp (indicator) 14 is coupled to the left end of the bracket through mounting holes 27, 30. Further a front shield or leg shield each on right and left side (19, 25), which extend from the lower front portion of the vehicle to cover front portion of the vehicle being mounted on the said bracket through mounting holes 26 and 29.
Though this invention has been illustrated with reference to left side of a motorcycle, the arrangement on the right side will be identical except required modification regarding the placement of mounting means, etc.

Claims

Claims:
1. A turn signal lamp mounting for a motorcycle comprising a lamp housing for housing the necessary lamp including a transparent lens and five mounting means A, B, IS, 16 and 17, A is connected to cover main pipe center upperl9' and mounting means B is connected to cover frame head 22, 15 and 16 being connected to leg shield upper 19 and 17 being connected cover main pipe center upper 19' of a motorcycle on either sides
2. The turn signal lamp mounting for a motorcycle as claimed in claim 1 wherein the mounting means are through threaded fasteners.
3. The turn signal lamp as claimed in claim 1 wherein the lens is made of PMMA and housing is made of ABS.
4. A motorcycle including the turn signal lamp mounting comprising a lamp housing for housing the necessary lamp including a transparent lens and five mounting means A, B, 15, 16 and 17, A is connected to 19' and mounting means B is connected to cover frame head 22, 15 and 16 being connected to the leg shield upper 19 and 17 being connected to cover main pipe center upperl 9' of a motorcycle.
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DE9306860U1 (en) * 1993-05-06 1993-07-15 Roehm Gmbh, 6100 Darmstadt, De
JPH11278334A (en) * 1998-03-31 1999-10-12 Suzuki Motor Corp Front lamps mounting structure for motorcycle
EP1362775A1 (en) * 2002-05-09 2003-11-19 Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Mounting structure of front turn signal for motorcycles
DE102006041547A1 (en) * 2005-09-22 2007-03-29 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Lamp e.g. position lamp, arrangement structure and/or construction for e.g. scooter, has rear surface lens arranged within rear surface of rear cover and covering rear area of reflector of lamp to permit running of reflection light of lamp

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE9306860U1 (en) * 1993-05-06 1993-07-15 Roehm Gmbh, 6100 Darmstadt, De
JPH11278334A (en) * 1998-03-31 1999-10-12 Suzuki Motor Corp Front lamps mounting structure for motorcycle
EP1362775A1 (en) * 2002-05-09 2003-11-19 Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Mounting structure of front turn signal for motorcycles
DE102006041547A1 (en) * 2005-09-22 2007-03-29 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Lamp e.g. position lamp, arrangement structure and/or construction for e.g. scooter, has rear surface lens arranged within rear surface of rear cover and covering rear area of reflector of lamp to permit running of reflection light of lamp

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