Description:

FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10, Rule 13]

“A VEHICULAR COMPONENT ACCOMMODATING STRUCTURE OF A VEHICLE”

HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED, an Indian Company at: The Grand Plaza, Plot No.2, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj- Phase -II, New Delhi, India, 110 070

THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION PARTICULARLY DESCRIBES THE INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION:
[001] The present invention relates to a vehicular component accommodating structure of a vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
[002] Traditionally, a vehicle such as a scooter is provided with vehicular component accommodating structure disposed below the seat. Disposing the vehicular component accommodating structure below the seat adversely impacts a space available below the seat which is used for accommodating a storage compartment.

[003] Also, in the vehicle there is provided a battery for supplying electricity to various electrical and electronic components carried by the vehicle. In some cases, the battery is located in a front portion of the vehicle and is sandwiched between a front cover and a leg guard cover. In some cases, the battery is accommodated below a footboard. In some cases, the battery is accommodated below a storage compartment. These traditional mechanisms of locating the battery do not optimally utilize the space available in the vehicle. Thus, there exists a need to address the aforesaid disadvantages.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[004] 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.

[005] In one aspect of the invention, there is provided a vehicular component accommodating structure of a vehicle that accommodates one or more vehicular component, said vehicular component accommodating structure comprising a first railing structure coupled to a seat frame, the first railing structure being spaced apart from the seat frame in a height direction of the vehicle and extending in a length direction of the vehicle; and a case accommodating at least one vehicular component and being coupled to at least one of the first railing structure and the seat frame.

[006] In an embodiment of the invention, the first railing structure is dissimilar than the seat frame.

[007] In another embodiment of the invention, a diameter of the first railing structure is lesser than a diameter of the seat frame.

[008] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the case a first set of coupling element and a second set of coupling element.

[009] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the seat frame comprises a third set of coupling element co-operating with the first set of coupling element thereby coupling the case and the seat frame.

[0010] In a further embodiment of the invention, the first railing structure comprises a fourth set of coupling element co-operating with the second set of coupling element thereby coupling the case and the first railing structure.

[0011] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, a set of strengthening members is coupled between the first railing structure and the seat frame.

[0012] In an embodiment of the invention, at least a part of the case is located directly beneath the seat frame in a top view of the vehicle and at least a part of the case is located directly behind the seat frame in a front view of the vehicle.

[0013] In another embodiment of the invention, the case has an opening facing a storage compartment located below a seat of the vehicle, the opening primarily intended to allow access to the at least one vehicular component.

[0014] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the case is located between a storage compartment and a side cover, the storage compartment being located below a seat of the vehicle and the side cover at least partially covering the seat frame.

[0015] In still another embodiment of the invention, the at least one vehicular component is a battery.

[0016] In still another embodiment of the invention, the battery comprises a first terminal and a second terminal, the first and the second terminal terminals are provided towards the storage compartment.

[0017] In another aspect of the invention, there is provided a vehicle comprising a head pipe supporting a front fork in a steerable manner; a main frame connected to the head pipe, the main frame extending in a rearward and downward direction of the vehicle; a seat frame disposed on a first side of the main frame, the seat frame extending in a rearward direction of the vehicle; a second seat frame disposed on a second side of the main frame, the second seat frame extending in a rearward direction of the vehicle; a seat supported by the seat frame and the second seat frame; and a vehicular component accommodating structure for accommodating at least one vehicular component. In an embodiment of the invention, the vehicular component accommodating structure comprises a first railing structure coupled to a seat frame, the first railing structure being spaced apart from the seat frame in a height direction of the vehicle and extending in a length direction of the vehicle; and a case coupled to at least one of the first railing structure and the seat frame, the case accommodating at least one vehicular component.

[0018] One of the advantages of the invention includes an effective utilization of the space available below the seat for accommodating the one or more vehicular components. The space available below the seat accommodates a vehicular component accommodating structure without compromising on the space available for accommodating the storage compartment. Thus, a substantially large sized storage compartment can be provided. Another advantage of the invention is that the vehicular component accommodating structure is sufficiently large and strength of the vehicular component accommodating structure is sufficiently higher to accommodate large sized vehicular components such as a battery. The strengthening members coupled between the first railing structure and the seat frame.

[0019] To further clarify the advantages and features of the invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES:
[0020] In order that the invention may be readily understood and put into practical effect, reference will now be made to exemplary embodiments as illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views. The figures together with a detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate the embodiments and explain various principles and advantages, in accordance with the present invention where:

[0021] Figure 1 illustrates a first view of a vehicle constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 illustrates a second view of a vehicle constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 illustrates a first sideview of a vehicular component accommodating structure constructed in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 illustrates a first sideview of a vehicular component accommodating structure constructed in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 illustrates a rear view of a vehicular component accommodating structure constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of a frame structure comprising the vehicular component accommodating structure constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 illustrates an exploded perspective view of the frame structure comprising the vehicular component accommodating structure constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 illustrates a top view of the frame structure comprising the vehicular component accommodating structure constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0029] Figure 9 illustrates a front view of the frame structure comprising the vehicular component accommodating structure constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] It may be noted that to the extent possible, like reference numerals have been used to represent like elements in the drawings. Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the drawings may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of aspects of the present invention. Furthermore, one or more elements may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

Detailed Description of the Invention:
[0031] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated device, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.

[0032] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.

[0033] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0034] Reference throughout this specification to “an aspect”, “another aspect” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment”, “in another embodiment”, and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

[0035] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.

[0036] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the terms "coupled to", “connected to”, “operably connected to”, and “operatively connected to” are intended to include both direct connection / coupling (in which two elements that are coupled / connected to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling / connection (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Similarly, the terms “connected to” and “connected with” are used synonymously.

[0037] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one ordinary skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. The device, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

[0038] The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element as being essential to the practice of the invention.

[0039] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims.

[0040] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] While the present invention is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, cover and aspects and features thereof can be used with other types 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 vehicles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) and the like.

[0042] The terms “front / forward”, “rear / rearward / back / backward”, “up / upper / top”, “down / lower / lower ward / downward, bottom” used therein represents the directions as seen from a vehicle driver sitting astride and these directions are referred by arrows F, R, U, D in the Figures.

[0043] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 there is illustrated a first side view and a second side view of a vehicle (10) that comprises a front end structure (12), a rear end structure (14), and a footboard (16). The front end structure (12) forms the front portion of the vehicle (10). The rear end structure (14) forms the rear portion of the vehicle (10). The footboard (16) lies between the front end structure (12) and the rear end structure (14). The footboard (16) provides footrest for a rider riding the vehicle (10).

[0044] The front end structure (12) comprises a front ground engaging member (18), and a steering mechanism (20). The front ground engaging member (18) is operatively connected to the steering mechanism (20). In the illustrated example, the front ground engaging member (18) embodies a wheel. Alternatively, the front ground engaging member (18) embodies a track, without limiting the scope of the invention. The steering mechanism (20) comprises a head pipe (22) supporting a front fork (24) in a steerable manner and a handlebar (26) for steering the front fork (24). The handlebar (26) is configured to be rotated by the rider to steer the vehicle (10). The vehicle (10) further comprises a main frame (28) supporting the front end structure (12), the footboard (16), and the rear end structure (14).

[0045] Further, the front end structure (12) comprises a front cover (30) and a leg shield (32) at least partially covering the head pipe (22). The leg shield (32) provides protection for the feet of the rider of the vehicle (10). The front end structure (12) further comprises a dash assembly (not shown). The dash assembly comprises a display unit (not shown). The display unit displays information about the vehicle (10) to the rider. The dash assembly may comprise additional components such as LCD, GPS, graphical user interface (GUI), etc. without limiting the scope of the invention. The dash assembly is supported on the handlebar (26). The front end structure (12) may further comprise additional components such as handle cover, windscreen, headlight, mirror(s), turn indicator(s), etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.

[0046] The main frame (28) extends in a rearward and downward direction of the vehicle (10) from the head pipe (22). A first seat frame (34) extends in a rearward direction of the vehicle (10) from a first side of the main frame (28), and a second seat frame (36) extends in a rearward direction of the vehicle (10) from a second side of the main frame (28). Thus, the term “seat frame” is intended to include the first seat frame (34) and the second seat frame (36).

[0047] The rear end structure (14) comprises a seat (38) and a rear ground engaging member (40). The seat (38) provides seating for a rider of the vehicle (10). The seat (38) is supported by the seat frame (34) and the second seat frame (36). The rear ground end structure further comprises a power unit (not visible) disposed the seat (38) and a storage compartment (46) disposed under the seat (38). The rear ground engaging member (40) underling the seat (38) is driven by the power unit. The power unit may be any of an internal combustion engine or an electrical powering unit, such as a motor. In the illustrated example, the rear ground engaging member (40) embodies a wheel. Alternatively, the rear ground engaging member (40) embodies a track, without limiting the scope of the invention.

[0048] The rear end structure (14) comprises a first side cover (42) extending in a rearward direction of the vehicle (10) so as to at least partially cover the first seat frame (34) from a first side; and a second side cover (44) extending in a rearward direction of the vehicle (10) so as to at least partially cover the second seat frame (36) from a second side. Thus, the term “side cover” is intended to include the first side cover (42) and the second side cover (44).

[0049] The rear end structure (14) further comprises a vehicular component accommodating structure (100) that accommodates at least one vehicular component (48). The vehicular component accommodating structure (100) is more specifically shown in Figures 3 to 9.

[0050] Now referring to Figures 3 and 4, there is illustrated first sideview of a vehicular component accommodating structure (100) that accommodates at least one vehicular component (48). The vehicular component accommodating structure (100) comprises a first railing structure (102) coupled to a seat frame (34 / 36).

[0051] In an embodiment of the invention, the first railing structure (102) is spaced apart from the seat frame (34 / 36) in a height direction of the vehicle (10). Additionally, the first railing structure (102) extends in a length direction of the vehicle (10). Thus, a space is defined between the first railing structure (102) and the seat frame (34 / 36). In an embodiment of the invention, a case (104) accommodating at least one vehicular component, the case coupled to at least one of the first railing structure (102) and the seat frame (34 / 36). In particular, the case is located in the space defined between the first railing structure (102) and the seat frame (34 / 36).

[0052] In an embodiment of the invention, the first railing structure (102) is dissimilar than the seat frame (34 / 36). In another embodiment of the invention, a diameter of the first railing structure (102) is lesser than a diameter of the seat frame (34 / 36).

[0053] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the case (104) comprises a first set of coupling element (106) and a second set of coupling element (108). In still another embodiment of the invention, the seat frame (34 / 36) comprises a third set of coupling element (110) co-operating with the first set of coupling element (106) thereby coupling the case (104) and the seat frame (34 / 36). In a further embodiment of the invention, the first railing structure (102) comprises a fourth set of coupling element (112) co-operating with the second set of coupling element (108) thereby coupling the case (104) and the first railing structure (102).

[0054] In an embodiment of the invention, the first set of coupling element (106) is located at about a top portion of the case (104). The top portion of the case (104) may either be a top surface of the case or a portion of a side surface of the case which is proximate to the top surface. The first set of coupling element (106) may be in the form of a plate element having a first aperture. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the first set of coupling element (106) may be in the form of a protrusion which projects from the case (104), the protrusion having the first aperture.

[0055] In an embodiment of the invention, the third set of coupling element (110) is located at about a side portion of the seat frame (34 / 36) as specifically shown in Figure 3 or at about a bottom portion of the seat frame (34 / 36) as specifically shown in Figure 4. The third set of coupling element (110) may be in the form of a plate element having a third aperture. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the third set of coupling element (110) may be in the form of a protrusion which projects from the seat frame (34 / 36), the protrusion having the third aperture. The first aperture and the third aperture may be aligned with each other and a first fastener system may be used for connecting the first set of coupling element (106) and the third set of coupling element (110).

[0056] In an embodiment of the invention, the second set of coupling element (108) is located at about a bottom portion of the case (104). The bottom portion of the case (104) may either be a bottom surface of the case (104) or a portion of a side surface of the case which is proximate to the bottom surface. The second set of coupling element (108) may be in the form of a plate element having a second aperture. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the second set of coupling element (108) may be in the form of a protrusion which projects from the case (104), the protrusion having the second aperture. In an embodiment of the invention, the fourth set of coupling element (112) is located at about a bottom portion of the seat frame (34 / 36) or a side portion of the seat frame (34 / 36). The fourth set of coupling element (112) may be in the form of a plate element having a fourthaperture. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the fourth set of coupling element (112) may be in the form of a protrusion which projects from the case (104), the protrusion having the fourth aperture. The second aperture and the fourth aperture may be aligned with each other and a second fastener system may be used for connecting the second set of coupling element (108) and the fourth set of coupling element (112). In still another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a set of strengthening members (114) coupled between the first railing structure (102) and the seat frame (34 / 36).

[0057] Referring now to Figure 5, which illustrates a part rear view showing the vehicular component accommodating structure in conjunction with the storage compartment and side cover; in an embodiment of the invention, the case (104) has an opening (116) facing a storage compartment (46) located below a seat (38) of the vehicle (10), the opening (116) primarily intended to allow access to the at least one vehicular component (48). By opening the seat (38) and removing the storage compartment (46), access to the at least one vehicular component (48) can be gained. Thus, it is not required to remove the side cover (42 / 44) in order to gain access to the at least one vehicular component (48).

[0058] In another embodiment of the invention, the case (104) is located between a storage compartment (46) and a side cover (42 / 44), the storage compartment (46) being located below a seat (38) of the vehicle (10) and the side cover (42 / 44) at least partially covering the seat frame (34 / 36). In yet another embodiment of the invention, the at least one vehicular component is a battery.

[0059] Referring now to Figure 6, which illustrates a perspective view of the vehicular component accommodating structure (100), in an embodiment of the invention, the first seat frame (34) can be considered to comprise of four portions namely a first portion (341), a second portion (342), a third portion (343) and a fourth portion (344). The first portion (341) includes a proximal end joined to the main frame (28). The first portion (341) extends in a downward and rearward direction from the main frame (28). The second portion (342) extends in a rearward direction from the first portion (341). In an embodiment of the invention, the second portion (342) functions to support the footboard (16). The third portion (343) extends in an upward and rearward direction from the second portion (342). The fourth portion (344) extends in a rearward direction from the third portion (343). The first railing structure (102) is preferably coupled to an intermediate location of the third portion (343).

[0060] Similar to the first seat frame (34), even the second seat frame (36) can be considered to comprise of four portions namely a fifth portion (365), a sixth portion (366), a seventh portion (367) and an eighth portion (368). The fifth portion (365) includes a proximal end joined to the main frame (28). The fifth portion (365) extends in a downward and rearward direction from the main frame (28). The sixth portion (366) extends in a rearward direction from the fifth portion (365). In an embodiment of the invention, the sixth portion (366) functions to support the footboard (16). The seventh portion (367) extends in an upward and rearward direction from the sixth portion (366). The eighth portion (368) extends in a rearward direction from the seventh portion (367). In case the first railing is coupled to the second frame (36), the first railing structure (102) is preferably coupled to an intermediate location of the seventh portion (367).

[0061] Now referring to Figure 7, which illustrates an exploded perspective view of the vehicular component accommodating structure (100), the case (104) has an opening (116) facing a storage compartment (46) located below a seat (38) of the vehicle (10). The at least one vehicular component (48) can therefore be located into the vehicular component accommodating structure (100) in the direction shown by the arrow “A”. Also, the at least one vehicular component (48) can be removed from the vehicular component accommodating structure (100) by moving the at least one vehicular component (48) in a direction opposite to the arrow “A”. There may be further provided with a retaining mechanism (118) that co-operates with the case (104) so as to retain the at least one vehicular component (48) in the case (104).

[0062] In an embodiment of the invention, the at least one vehicular component (48) is a battery. The battery comprises a first terminal (481) and a second terminal (482). The first terminal (481) and the second terminal (482) projects towards an inner side of the vehicle and more particularly towards the storage compartment (46) located below a seat (38) of the vehicle (10). Thus, the terminals of the battery can be easily accessed and serviced by removing the storage compartment (46).

[0063] Now referring to Figure 8, there is illustrated a top view of the first seat frame (34), the second seat frame (36), and the vehicular component accommodating structure (100) coupled to the first seat frame (34). In particular, it can be seen that at least a part of the case (104) as well as at least a part of the at least one vehicular component (48) is located directly beneath the seat frame (34 / 36), and in particular directly beneath the first seat frame (34) in a top view of the vehicle (10). Thus, a space in the vehicle which is generally un-utilized now accommodates the vehicular component accommodating structure (100) and the at least one vehicular component (48).

[0064] Now referring to Figure 9, there is illustrated a front view the first seat frame (34), the second seat frame (36), and the vehicular component accommodating structure (100) coupled to the first seat frame (34). In particular, it can be seen that at least a part of the case (104) as well as at least a part of the at least one vehicular component (48) is located directly behind the seat frame (34 / 36), and in particular directly beneath the first seat frame (34) in a front view of the vehicle (10). Thus, a space in the vehicle which is generally un-utilized now accommodates the vehicular component accommodating structure (100) as well as the at least one vehicular component (48).

[0065] It may be noted that while in Figures 3 to 9, the vehicular component accommodating structure (100) is shown as being coupled to both the first seat frame (34) and the first railing structure (102), in an embodiment of the invention, the vehicular component accommodating structure (100) may be coupled to only the first seat frame (34) or to only the first railing structure (102). By coupling the vehicular component accommodating structure (100) to both the first seat frame (34) and the first railing structure (102) and a load carrying capacity of the first seat frame (34) and the first railing structure (102) can be substantially increased. Thus, a larger sized and higher weighing vehicular component (48) can be accommodated in the vehicular component accommodating structure (100).

[0066] Also, the load carrying capacity of the vehicular component accommodating structure (100) can be further increased by providing a set of strengthening members (114) coupled between the first railing structure (102) and the seat frame (34 / 36).

[0067] One of the advantages of the invention includes an effective utilization of the space available below the seat for accommodating the one or more vehicular components. The space available below the seat accommodates a vehicular component accommodating structure without compromising on the space available for accommodating the storage compartment. Thus, a substantially large sized storage compartment can be provided. Another advantage of the invention is that the vehicular component accommodating structure is sufficiently large and a strength of the vehicular component accommodating structure is sufficiently higher to accommodate large sized vehicular components such as a battery. By providing the first railing structure which supports the case from a bottom portion thereof, a weight carrying capacity of the case is substantially increased.

[0068] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.

[0069] The figures and the forgoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples. Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible. The scope of embodiments is at least as broad as given by the following claims.
, Claims:WE CLAIM:

1. A vehicular component accommodating structure (100) of a vehicle (10) that accommodates at least one vehicular component (48), said vehicular component accommodating structure (100) comprising:
a first railing structure (102) coupled to a seat frame (34 / 36), the first railing structure (102) being spaced apart from the seat frame (34 / 36) in a height direction of the vehicle (10) and extending in a length direction of the vehicle (10); and
a case (104) accommodating at least one vehicular component, the case (104) coupled to at least one of the first railing structure (102) and the seat frame (34 / 36).

2. The vehicular component accommodating structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first railing structure (102) is dissimilar than the seat frame (34 / 36).

3. The vehicular component accommodating structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a diameter of the first railing structure (102) is lesser than a diameter of the seat frame (34 / 36).

4. The vehicular component accommodating structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein:
a. the case (104) comprises a first set of coupling element (106) and a second set of coupling element (108);
b. the seat frame (34 / 36) comprises a third set of coupling element (110) co-operating with the first set of coupling element (106) thereby coupling the case (104) and the seat frame (34 / 36); and
c. the first railing structure (102) comprises a fourth set of coupling element (112) co-operating with the second set of coupling element (108) thereby coupling the case (104) and the first railing structure (102).

5. The vehicular component accommodating structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a set of strengthening members (114) is coupled between the first railing structure (102) and the seat frame (34 / 36).

6. The vehicular component accommodating structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least a part of the case (104) is located directly beneath the seat frame (34 / 36) in a top view of the vehicle (10), and at least a part of the case (104) is located directly behind the seat frame (34 / 36) in a front view of the vehicle (10).

7. The vehicular component accommodating structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the case (104) has an opening (116) facing a storage compartment (46) located below a seat (38) of the vehicle (10), the opening (116) primarily intended to allow access to the at least one vehicular component (48).

8. The vehicular component accommodating structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the case (104) is located between a storage compartment (46) and a side cover (42 / 44), the storage compartment (46) being located below a seat (38) of the vehicle (10) and the side cover (42 / 44) at least partially covering the seat frame (34 / 36).

9. The vehicular component accommodating structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one vehicular component (48) is a battery.

10. The vehicular component accommodating structure (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the battery comprises a first terminal (481) and a second terminal (482), the first terminal (481) and a second terminal (482) being provided towards the storage compartment (46).

11. A vehicle (10) comprising:
a head pipe (22) supporting a front fork (24) in a steerable manner;
a main frame (28) connected to the head pipe (22), the main frame (28) extending in a rearward and downward direction of the vehicle (10);
a first seat frame (34) disposed on a first side of the main frame (28), the first seat frame (34) extending in a rearward direction of the vehicle (10);
a second seat frame (36) disposed on a second side of the main frame (28), the second seat frame (36) extending in a rearward direction of the vehicle (10);
a seat (38) supported by the first seat frame (34) and the second seat frame(36); and
a vehicular component accommodating structure (100) for accommodating at least one vehicular component (48), the vehicular component accommodating structure (100) comprising:
a first railing structure (102) coupled to a first seat frame (34) or the second seat frame (36), the first railing structure (102) being spaced apart from the first seat frame (34) or the second seat frame (36) in a height direction of the vehicle (10) and extending in a length direction of the vehicle (10); and
a case (104) coupled to at least one of the first railing structure (102) and at least one of the first seat frame (34) and the second seat frame (36), the case (104) accommodating at least one vehicular component (48).

12. The vehicle as claimed in claim 11, wherein the at least one vehicular component (48) is a battery.

13. The vehicle as claimed in claim 12, wherein the battery comprises a first terminal (481) and a second terminal (482), the first terminal (481) and a second terminal (482) being provided towards the storage compartment (46).