WO2020178860A1

WO2020178860A1 - Lock mounting system and assembly method thereof

Info

Publication number: WO2020178860A1
Application number: PCT/IN2020/050206
Authority: WO
Inventors: Mahmood Mohammad MANSOORI; Ashutosh Pratap Singh
Original assignee: Hero MotoCorp Limited
Priority date: 2019-03-07
Filing date: 2020-03-06
Publication date: 2020-09-10

Abstract

A lock mounting system (100) of a vehicle (10) is provided. The lock mounting system (100) comprising: a frame member (12) comprising, a first seat frame (50a), a second seat frame (50b), and a bridge (52) coupled to each of the first seat frame (50a) and the second seat frame (50b); a lock (102) comprising, a locking member (104) connected to the bridge (52), and a connecting cable (110) extending from the locking member (104), a lock actuating member (200) being preassembled with the connecting cable (110). The locking member (104) is positioned on a bottom surface (52b) of the bridge (52). The lock actuating member (200) is adapted to be coupled to a rear fender (250) of the vehicle (10), whereby the connecting cable (110) extends between the locking member (104) and the lock actuating member (200).

Description

LOCK MOUNTING SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREOF

FIELD OF INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to two wheeled vehicles and, more particularly, to a system of mounting a lock and a method of assembling the lock of a two wheeled vehicle.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Two wheelers typically include a frame that is designed to act as a base onto which various components are attached. Typically, the frame carries the power unit, such as the internal combustion engine, and various body members, such as fuel tank, vehicle seat etc. In addition, wheels, front fender, rear fender, side panels, vehicle seat etc. are also supported on the frame either directly or indirectly. Further, a fender seat lock is also provided on side of the vehicle to lock the vehicle seat in its place. Typically, the fender seat lock includes a key access portion visible from the side of the vehicle, a lock latch mounted on the frame underneath the vehicle seat, and a lock cable connecting the key access portion and the lock latch.

[0003] In order to assemble the seat lock on the vehicle, one end of the lock cable is required to be connected to the lock latch. Subsequently, a second end of the lock cable is required to be connected to the key access portion. However, typically the points at which the connections of the ends of the lock cable are to be made are often relatively inaccessible. Therefore, the installation and assembly of the seat lock, takes considerable time, and often proves to be quite difficulty. Further, even in case of servicing and repair, uninstallation and disassembly of the seat lock is difficult, time consuming and cumbersome. SUMMARY

[0004] In one aspect of the present invention, a lock mounting system of a vehicle is provided. The lock mounting system comprising: a frame member comprising, a first seat frame, a second seat frame, and a bridge coupled to each of the first seat frame and the second seat frame; a lock comprising, a locking member positioned on a bottom surface of the bridge, and a connecting cable connected to the locking member, a lock actuating member adapted to be coupled to a rear fender of the vehicle, the locking actuating member being connected to the connecting cable.

[0005] In an embodiment, the rear fender includes a body portion, an opening on a first side of the body portion, and an alignment member on a second side of the body portion.

[0006] In an embodiment, the rear fender further includes a connecting cable guiding provision. At least one of the first seat frame and the second seat frame includes an alignment mount. Further, the alignment mount is provided on the second seat frame. The alignment mount is adapted to receive the alignment member of the rear fender.

[0007] In an embodiment, the opening of the rear fender is adapted to receive the lock actuating member. The connecting cable guiding provision of the rear fender is adapted to engage the connecting cable. [0008] Therefore, the lock mounting system of the present invention reduces time required for mounting a lock, such as a seat lock, on the vehicle. Further, the lock mounting system of the present invention reduces effort involved in mounting the lock on the vehicle. Specifically, the present invention provides the locking member, being connected to the bridge, the connecting cable being coupled to the locking member, and the lock actuating member being connected to the connecting cable, and they are preassembled, and are a part of the frame of the vehicle. Therefore, a need for coupling the connecting cable with the locking member, and a need for coupling the connecting cable with the lock actuating member, during assembly of the vehicle (10), for example on assembly line of the vehicle, is avoided

[0009] In another aspect of the present invention method of assembly of a lock of a vehicle is provided. The vehicle comprising: a frame member having a first seat frame, a second seat frame, and a bridge; a lock having a locking member positioned on a bottom surface of the bridge, and a connecting cable connected to the locking member; and a lock actuating member. The method comprising: engaging an alignment member of a rear fender with an alignment mount on the second seat frame, moving the rear fender engaged with the alignment mount to align the lock actuating member with an opening on the rear fender, and inserting the lock actuating member into the opening on the rear fender. The method of assembly of the lock of the vehicle further comprises, engaging the connecting cable with the connecting cable guiding provision on the rear fender.

[00010] Therefore, the method provided by the present disclosure substantially reduces the time required and effort involved in assembling the lock on the frame and fender of the vehicle. Specifically, by precluding the need to manually engage the first engaging tab of the inner cable with the connecting portion of the locking member, the present invention substantially reduces the time and effort required for assembly and installation of the lock. Further, the method provided by the present disclosure also substantially reduces the time required and effort involved in disassembly and repair of the lock of the vehicle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[00011] 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: [00012] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of an exemplary two wheeled vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[00013] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of a frame of the exemplary two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; [00014] Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of the frame of the exemplary two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[00015] Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of the frame of the exemplary two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[00016] Figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of the frame of the exemplary two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[00017] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of the frame of the exemplary two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, and

[00018] Figure 7 illustrates a perspective view of a portion of the frame of the exemplary two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[00019] 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 [00020] 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. [00021] 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.

[00022] 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.

[00023] In one aspect of the present invention, a lock mounting system of a vehicle is provided. The lock mounting system includes a frame member comprising a first seat frame, a second seat frame, and a bridge coupled to each of the first seat frame and the second seat frame. The lock mounting system further includes a lock comprising a locking member positioned on a bottom surface of the bridge, a connecting cable connected to the locking member, and a lock actuating member adapted to be coupled to a rear fender of the vehicle. The locking actuating member is connected to the connecting cable. The rear fender of the lock mounting system includes a body portion, an opening on a first side of the body portion, and an alignment member on a second side of the body portion.

[00024] In an embodiment, a method of assembly of a lock of a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a frame member having a first seat frame, a second seat frame, and a bridge; a lock having a locking member positioned on a bottom surface of the bridge, and a connecting cable connected to the locking member; and a lock actuating member. The method includes engaging an alignment member of a rear fender with an alignment mount on the second seat frame, and moving the rear fender engaged with the alignment mount to align the lock actuating member with an opening on the rear fender. The method further includes inserting the lock actuating member into the opening on the rear fender.

[00025] While the present invention is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, lock mounting system and aspects and features thereof can be used with other type of vehicles as well. The terms“vehicle”,“two wheeled vehicle” and

“motorcycle” have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term “vehicle” comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicle, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) and the like.

[00026] 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.

[00027] Referring to Figures 1, a vehicle (10) according to an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. The vehicle (10) referred to herein, embodies a two wheeled motorcycle. Alternatively, the vehicle (10) may embody any other ridden vehicles such as scooters, three-wheeled vehicles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.

[00028] The vehicle (10) comprises one or more body parts, such as a frame (12), a handle bar (14), a front wheel (16), a seat (18), a rear wheel (20), an engine (22), a headlight (24), and a fuel tank (26). The frame (12) supports the engine (22) in middle portion of the vehicle (10). In the illustrated example, the engine (22) provides necessary power required to drive the rear wheel (20) of the vehicle (10). Alternatively, the engine (22) may provide necessary power to the drive the front wheel (16), or both the front wheel (16) and the rear wheel (20) simultaneously, without limiting the scope of the invention. The rear wheel (20) is linked to the engine

(22) through a transmission mechanism (not numbered). The front wheel (16) of the vehicle (10) is connected to the frame (12) through a suspension system. [00029] The frame (12) supports the seat (18) which extends from middle portion towards a rear portion (28) of the vehicle (10). The seat (18) provides seating for a rider and / or a passenger of the vehicle (10). The fuel tank (26) provides necessary fuel to the engine (22) to generate power within the vehicle (10). [00030] As shown in Figure 2, the frame (12) of the vehicle (10) comprises the head pipe (30), a single main frame (32), and a down frame (34). The single main frame (32) extends downwards and rearwards from a rear portion of the head pipe (30) so as to form a relatively mild slope in side view. The down frame (34) extend downward and rearward in a manner branching into left and right, respectively, so as to form a relatively steep slope in side view. The frame (12) comprises a pair of lower frames (36). The pair of lower frames are curved to extend rearwardly from lower ends of the down frame (34).

[00031] Further, the frame (12) comprises a middle frame (38) or a pair of middle frames (38). The pair of middle frames (38) extend downward and rearward from a main frame cross bar. The frame (12) comprises a mount bracket coupled to the front side of lower portions of the pair of middle frames (38). Further, the frame (12) further comprises a pair of sub frame members (50). In an embodiment, the pair of sub frame members (50) are embodied as a pair of seat frames are disposed rearward of the upper ends of the pair of respective middle frames (38). The frame (12) also supports the engine (22).

[00032] As shown in Figure. 3 and Figure. 4, the pair of sub frame members (50) include a first seat frame (50a) and a second seat frame (50b). Further, the frame (12) includes a bridge (52). The bridge (52) is coupled to each of the first seat frame (50a) and the second seat frame (50b). Specifically, each of the first seat frame (50a) and the second seat frame (50b) include respective rear end portions thereof, and the bridge

(52) is connected to the respective rear end portions of the first seat frame (50a) and the second seat frame (50b). As shown in Figure. 5, the bridge (52) includes a top face (52a) and a bottom face (52b). The top face (52a) is opposite to the bottom face (52b). In the disclosed embodiment, the bottom face (52b) is connected to the first seat frame (50a) and the second seat frame (50b).

[00033] At least one of the first seat frame (50a) and the second seat frame (50b) includes an alignment mount (60). In an embodiment, the second seat frame (50b) includes the alignment mount (60), as shown in Figure. 6. In alternative embodiment, the first seat frame (50a) includes the alignment mount (60). In other examples, each of the first seat frame (50a), and the second seat frame (50b) may include a separate alignment mount, such as the alignment mount (60). The alignment mount (60) includes an opening (62) facing towards the rear of the vehicle (10). The alignment mount (60) may have a C shaped cross section. In other embodiments, the alignment mount (60) may have any other cross section, such as V shaped, or O shaped cross section. Further, the alignment mount (60) has an elongated tubular profile having an open end portion, aligned with the second seat frame (50b). In an embodiment, the alignment mount (60) may be welded to the second seat frame (50b). [00034] A lock mounting system (100) is also connected to the bridge (52). The lock mounting system (100), also referred to as a system (100) for mounting lock, includes a lock (102). As shown in Figure. 3, the lock (102) includes a locking member (104) positioned on a bottom surface (52b), also referred to as the bottom face (52b), of the bridge (52). The bridge (52), however includes an opening (not numbered) extending through the top face (52a) and the bottom face (52b). In an embodiment, the locking member (104) is positioned underneath the opening. Due to such positioning of the locking member (104) below the opening, a lock hook (not illustrated) of a seat (18) is allowed to pass through the opening and get selectively engaged with the locking member (104). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lock (102) may be a seat lock.

[00035] As illustrated in Figure. 5, the locking member (104) of the lock (102) includes a connecting portion (106), and a locking portion (108). The locking portion (108) is spring loaded to be in a closed position thereof. The connection portion (106) is connected to the locking portion (108) in such a manner that when the connection portion (106) is operated, the locking portion (108) moves to an open position thereof.

[00036] The connecting portion (106) includes an end portion (not numbered). The lock mounting system (100) further includes a connecting cable (110). The connecting cable (110) includes an inner cable (112) enclosed within an enclosing member (114). The inner cable (112) is adapted to move within the enclosing member (114). The inner cable (112) includes opposite end portions. Specifically, each end portion of the inner cable (112) include an engaging tab. In an embodiment, the inner cable (112) includes a first end portion having a first engaging tab (116). Likewise, the inner cable (112) includes a second end portion having a second engaging tab

(118). The first engaging tab (116) of the inner cable (112) is, in embodiment, connected to the connecting portion (106) of the locking member (104). Therefore, in such an embodiment, the connecting cable (110) is connected to the locking member (104). In an example, the connecting cable (110) may be a brake cable. [00037] Further, as illustrated in Figure. 5, the lock mounting system (100) includes a lock actuating member (200). The lock actuating member (200) includes a barrel portion (202) and a movable connecting portion (204). The movable connecting portion (204) is connected to the barrel portion (202) and is positioned behind the barrel portion (202). The barrel portion (202) is adapted to receive a dedicated key (not illustrated) through a key hole thereof. Further, the barrel portion (202) is adapted to allow movement of the movable connecting portion (204), when the dedicated key is received through the key hole and is actuated. The movable connection portion (204) of the lock actuating member (200) is connected to the second engaging tab (118) at the second end portion of the inner cable (112). Therefore, the lock actuating member (200) is connected to the connecting cable (110).

[00038] In an embodiment, the locking member (104), the connecting cable (110) coupled to the locking member (104), and the lock actuating member (200) connected to the connecting cable (110) are assembled on and with the frame (12) of the vehicle (10). For example, the locking member (104), being connected to the bridge (50), the connecting cable (110) being coupled to the locking member (104), and the lock actuating member (200) being connected to the connecting cable (110), are preassembled, and are a part of the frame (12) of the vehicle (10). Therefore, a need for coupling the connecting cable (110) with the locking member (104), and a need for coupling the connecting cable (110) with the lock actuating member (200), during assembly of the vehicle (10), for example on an assembly line of the vehicle (10), is avoided.

[00039] Referring now to Figure. 6 and Figure. 7, the lock mounting system (100) is further coupled to a rear fender (250). As illustrated, the rear fender (250) of the vehicle (10) includes a body portion (252) having a first side (252a), and a second side

(252b). The rear fender (250) further includes an opening (254) (show in in Figure. 4) on the first side (252a) of the body portion (252). In an alternative not illustrated embodiment, the rear fender (250) may include the opening (254) on the second side (252b) of the body portion (252). [00040] Further, an alignment member (256) is also provided on the second side

(252b) of the body portion (252) of the rear fender (250). The alignment member (256) is adapted to be received within the alignment mount (60). The opening (254) of the rear fender (250) is adapted to receive the lock actuating member (200). In an embodiment, the opening (254) of the rear fender (250) is adapted to receive the barrel portion (202) of the lock actuating member (200).

[00041] In an embodiment, when the alignment member (256) is received within the alignment mount (60), the opening (254) of the rear fender (250) aligns with the barrel portion (202), and accordingly the barrel portion (202) may be easily inserted through the opening (254) to engage the lock actuating member (200) with the rear fender (250). In an embodiment, the size of the alignment member (256) is bigger than the alignment mount (60), therefore the rear fender (250) may be moved, while the alignment member (256) is still engaged with the alignment mount (60), so that the barrel portion (202) may be aligned with the opening (254). [00042] The rear fender (250) further includes a connecting cable guiding provision (258), best illustrated in Figure. 5. The connecting cable guiding provision (258) is adapted to engage the connecting cable (110), and keep the connecting cable (110) engage with the rear fender (250). In an embodiment, when the connecting cable guiding provision (258) is received within the alignment mount (60), and the barrel portion (202) is inserted through the opening (254), the connecting cable guiding provision (258) is engaged with the connecting cable (110).

[00043] The present disclosure also provides a method (300) of assembly of a lock, such as the lock (102) of a vehicle, such as the vehicle (10). The method (300) includes engaging an alignment member, such as the alignment member (256) of the rear fender (250) with an alignment mount, such as the alignment mount (60) on the second seat frame (50b). The method (300) further includes moving the rear fender (250) engaged with the alignment mount (60) to align the lock actuating member (200) with an opening (254) on the rear fender (250). The method (300) further includes inserting the lock actuating member (200) into the opening (254) on the rear fender

(250). It may herein be noted that since the size of the alignment member (256) is bigger than the alignment mount (60), the rear fender (250) may be moved, while the alignment member (256) is engaged with the alignment mount (60) in order to align the barrel portion (202) with the opening (254). Furthermore, the method (300) includes engaging the connecting cable (110) with the connecting cable guiding provision (258) on the rear fender (250).

[00044] In light of the foregoing the present invention provides a system of mounting a lock and a method of assembling the lock of a two wheeled vehicle. The system of mounting, also referred to as lock mounting system (100), of the present invention reduces time required for mounting a lock, such as a seat lock, on the vehicle. Further, the lock mounting system (100), of the present invention reduces effort involved in mounting the lock on the vehicle. Specifically, the present invention provides the locking member (104), being connected to the bridge (50), the connecting cable (110) being coupled to the locking member (104), and the lock actuating member (200) being connected to the connecting cable (110), and they are preassembled, and are a part of the frame (12) of the vehicle (10). Therefore, a need for coupling the connecting cable (110) with the locking member (104), and a need for coupling the connecting cable (110) with the lock actuating member (200), during assembly of the vehicle (10), for example on assembly line of the vehicle (10), is avoided.

[00045] The present disclosure further provided a method of assembling the lock of a two wheeled vehicle. The method provided by the present disclosure substantially reduces the time required and effort involved in assembling the lock on the frame and fender of the vehicle. Specifically, by precluding the need to manually engage the first engaging tab of the inner cable with the connecting portion of the locking member, the present invention substantially reduces the time and effort required for assembly and installation of the lock. Further, the method provided by the present disclosure also substantially reduces the time required and effort involved in disassembly and repair of the lock of the vehicle. [00046] 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.

[00047] 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.

Claims

We claim:

1. A lock mounting system (100) of a vehicle (10), the lock mounting system (100) comprising:

a frame member (12) comprising,

a first seat frame (50a),

a second seat frame (50b), and

a bridge (52) coupled to each of the first seat frame (50a) and the second seat frame (50b);

a lock (102) comprising,

a locking member (104) connected to the bridge (52), and

a connecting cable (110) extending from the locking member (104),

a lock actuating member (200) is connected to the connecting cable (110); wherein the locking member (104) is positioned on a bottom surface (52b) of the bridge (52), wherein the lock actuating member (200), being preassembled with the connecting cable (110), is adapted to be coupled to a rear fender (250) of the vehicle (10), the connecting cable (110) extends between the locking member (104) and the lock actuating member (200).

2. The lock mounting system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rear fender (250) includes

a body portion (250),

an opening (254) on a first side (252a) of the body portion (250), and

an alignment member (256) on a second side (252b) of the body portion (250), wherein the alignment member (256) extends along width direction of the vehicle (10).

3. The lock mounting system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the rear fender (250) further includes a connecting cable guiding provision (258), wherein the connecting cable (110) is adapted to be engaged with the connecting cable guiding provision (258), as the connecting cable (110) extends between the locking member (104) and the lock actuating member (200).

4. The lock mounting system (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein at least one of the first seat frame (50a) and the second seat frame (50b) includes an alignment mount (60) extending along width direction of the vehicle (10).

5. The lock mounting system (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the alignment mount (60) is provided on the second seat frame (50b), and

wherein the alignment mount (60) is adapted to receive a portion of the alignment member (256) of the rear fender (250) for engaging the rear fender (250) with the second seat frame (50b).

6. The lock mounting system (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the opening (254) of the rear fender (250) is adapted to receive the lock actuating member (200).

7. The lock mounting system (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the alignment mount (60) is engaged with the alignment member (256) such that a predetermined angular movement of the rear fender (250) with respect to the second seat frame (50b) is allowed, whereby the lock actuating member (200) is aligned with the opening (254) of the rear fender (250).

8. A vehicle (10) comprising:

a frame member (12) comprising,

a first seat frame (50a),

a second seat frame (50b), and

a bridge (52) coupled to each of the first seat frame (50a) and the second seat frame (50b); wherein the second seat frame (50b) includes an alignment mount (60); a rear fender (250) adapted to be connected to the frame member (12) , the rear fender (250) comprising,

a body portion (250), an opening (254) on a first side (252a) of the body portion (250),

a connecting cable guiding provision (258), and

an alignment member (256) on a second side (252b) of the body portion (250); a lock mounting system (100) having a lock (102), the lock (102) comprising, a locking member (104) positioned on a bottom surface

(52b) of the bridge (52),

a connecting cable (110) connected to the locking

member (104), and

a lock actuating member (200) adapted to be coupled to a rear fender (250) of the vehicle (10), the lock actuating member (200) preassembled with the connecting cable (110);

wherein the alignment mount (60) is provided on the second seat frame (50b), and the alignment mount (60) is adapted to receive the alignment member (256) of the rear fender (250), wherein the opening of the rear fender (250) is adapted to receive the lock actuating member (200), and

wherein the connecting cable guiding provision (258) of the rear fender (250) is adapted to engage the connecting cable (110).

9. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the alignment mount (60) is engaged with the alignment member (256) such that a predetermined angular movement of the rear fender (250) with respect to the second seat frame (50b) is allowed, whereby the lock actuating member (200) is aligned with the opening (254) of the rear fender (250) to receive the lock actuating member (200) into the opening of the rear fender (250).

10. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the alignment member (256) extends along width direction of the vehicle (10).

11. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the lock actuating member (200) includes a barrel portion (202) and a movable connecting portion (204) connected to the barrel portion (202), the movable connecting portion (204) being positioned behind the barrel portion (202).

12. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 11, wherein, when the alignment member (256) is received within the alignment mount (60), the opening (254) of the rear fender

(250) aligns with the barrel portion (202), and the barrel portion (202) may be inserted through the opening (254) to engage the lock actuating member (200) with the rear fender (250). 13. A method of assembly of a lock of a vehicle (10), the vehicle (10) comprising: a frame member (12) having a first seat frame (50a), a second seat frame (50b), and a bridge (52); a lock (102) having a locking member (104) positioned on a bottom surface (52b) of the bridge (52), and a connecting cable (110) connected to the locking member (104); and a lock actuating member (200), the method comprising: engaging an alignment member (256) of a rear fender (250) with an alignment mount

(60) on the second seat frame (50b);

moving the rear fender (250) engaged with the alignment mount (60) to align the lock actuating member (200) with an opening on the rear fender (250); and

inserting the lock actuating member (200) into the opening on the rear fender (250).

14. The method of assembly of the lock (102) of the vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 13, further comprises,

engaging the connecting cable (110) with the connecting cable guiding provision (258) on the rear fender (250).