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

A MOUNTING SYSTEM AND A VEHICLE COMPRISING THE SAME

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 provides a system for easy service of serviceable components of a vehicle, particularly two wheeled vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:

[002] Generally a vehicle, particularly two wheeled vehicle accommodates a variety of internal parts/components which require servicing (hereinafter serviceable components”). For instance, a battery, a Telecommunication Control Unit (TCU), an Electronic Control Module, a Body Control Module or like. These serviceable components are traditionally disposed at locations such as behind a front panel, below a foot board, below a seat, on a handle bar, below an instrument cluster, or such.

[003] One major problem in disposing the serviceable components in the aforesaid locations includes hindrance in easy accessibility of the serviceable components.

[004] Sometimes, to gain access to the serviceable components, a few nearby or covering components (hereinafter ancillary components) need to be dismantled. Owing to the location of the serviceable components, dismantling of the ancillary components becomes an arduous task, which not only requires strenuous effort but also consumes a considerable amount of time.

[005] In some instances, re-assembling of the dismantled ancillary components requires precision and hence requires specialized machines and skills which are hard to provide in a service station which as a result consumes a great amount of time. Not only the re-assembling consumes time and strenuous effort, sometimes such components are dismantled and re-assembled which requires a great amount of precision, which is difficult to be provided in a service station.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:

[006] 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.

[007] In one aspect of the invention, there is provided a mounting system for receiving one or more serviceable part of a vehicle, the mounting system comprising a tray structure adapted to be coupled to at least one of a seat frame. The tray structure being disposed between a storage compartment disposed under a seat and a cover at least partially covering the seat frame.

[008] In another embodiment of the invention, the tray structure comprises an inner surface facing the storage compartment and an outer surface facing the cover.

[009] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the inner surface comprises one or more coupling elements adapted to couple the one or more serviceable part of a vehicle to the tray structure.

[0010] In still another embodiment of the invention, a vehicle comprising: a main frame extending in a rearward and downward direction of the vehicle, a first seat frame disposed on a first side of the main frame, the first 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 and a seat supported by the first seat frame and the second seat frame. The vehicle further comprises a first cover extending in a rearward direction of the vehicle so as to at least partially cover the first seat frame, a second cover extending in a rearward direction of the vehicle so as to at least partially cover the second seat frame, a storage compartment disposed under the seat and between the first cover and the second cover and a first mounting system for receiving a first set of serviceable part of the vehicle. The first mounting system comprising a first tray structure adapted to be coupled to a first seat frame, the first tray structure being disposed between a storage compartment disposed under a seat and a first cover at least partially covering the first seat frame.

[0011] In a further embodiment of the invention, the first tray structure comprises a first inner surface facing the storage compartment and a first outer surface facing the first cover.

[0012] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, wherein the first inner surface comprises a first set of coupling elements adapted to couple the first set of serviceable part of a vehicle to the first tray structure.

[0013] In another embodiment of the invention, the first set of serviceable part is selected from a group comprising a battery, a Telecommunication Control Unit (TCU), a Coupler, an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and a Body Control Module (BCM).

[0014] In yet another embodiment of the invention, comprising a second mounting system for receiving a second set of serviceable part of the vehicle, the second mounting system comprising a second tray structure adapted to be coupled to a second seat frame. The second tray structure being disposed between the storage compartment disposed under a seat and a second cover at least partially covering the second seat frame.

[0015] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the second tray structure comprises a second inner surface facing the storage compartment and a second outer surface facing the second cover.

[0016] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the second inner surface comprises a second set of coupling elements adapted to couple the second set of serviceable part of a vehicle to the second tray structure.

[0017] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the second set of serviceable part is selected from a group comprising a battery, a Telecommunication Control Unit (TCU), a Coupler, an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and a Body Control Module (BCM).

[0018] One advantage of the invention is that the location of serviceable parts is such that serviceable parts are easily accessible.

[0019] Another advantage of the invention is that location of serviceable parts is such that overall less time consumed to dismantle such serviceable parts or dismantle nearby/covering components ancillary thereto to gain access to such serviceable parts is considerably less.

[0020] Another advantage of the invention is that location of serviceable parts is such that overall less time consumed to re-assemble such serviceable parts or re-assemble nearby/covering components ancillary thereto is considerably less.

[0021] Yet another advantage of the present invention is that location is such that re-assembling such serviceable parts or re-assembling nearby/covering components ancillary thereto can be done with great precision in a service centre.

[0022] 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:
[0023] 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:

[0024] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of an exemplary vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 illustrates a mounting system of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 illustrates a vehicle comprising a mounting system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] 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:
[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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, Dr, L, R in the Figures.

[0040] Figure 1 illustrates a schematic side view of a vehicle (50) of conventional construction employing the present invention in the vehicle (50), the vehicle (50)comprising one or more body parts, such as a seat (20) and a cover (22). It may be noted that the vehicle (50) is shown to have include above stated parts, however those ordinarily skilled in the art would appreciate that the vehicle (50) may include other parts without limiting the scope of the invention.

[0041] Referring to Figure 2, which illustrates a mounting system (10) for receiving one or more serviceable part (121, 122….12n) of a vehicle (50). The mounting system (10) comprising a tray structure (14) adapted to be coupled to at least one of a seat frame (16); the tray structure (14) being disposed between a storage compartment (18) disposed under a seat (20) and a cover (22) at least partially covering the seat frame (16).

[0042] The tray structure (14) comprises an inner surface (24) facing the storage compartment (18) and an outer surface (26) facing the cover (22). The inner surface (24) comprises one or more coupling elements (28) adapted to couple the one or more serviceable part (121, 122….12n) of a vehicle (50) to the tray structure (14).

[0043] Referring to Figure 3, which illustrates a vehicle comprising a main frame (52) extending in a rearward and downward direction of the vehicle (50), a first seat frame (116) disposed on a first side of the main frame (52), the first seat frame (116) extending in a rearward direction of the vehicle (50), a second seat frame (216)disposed on a second side of the main frame (52), the second seat frame (216) extending in a rearward direction of the vehicle (50) and a seat (20) supported by the first seat frame (116) and the second seat frame (216). The vehicle further comprises a first cover (122) extending in a rearward direction of the vehicle (50) so as to at least partially cover the first seat frame (116), a second cover (222) extending in a rearward direction of the vehicle (50) so as to at least partially cover the second seat frame (216),a storage compartment (18) disposed under the seat (20) and between the first cover (122) and the second cover (222) and a first mounting system (100) for receiving a first set of serviceable part (1121, 1122....112n) of the vehicle (50), the first mounting system (100) comprising a first tray structure (114) adapted to be coupled to a first seat frame (116); the first tray structure (114) being disposed between a storage compartment (18) disposed under a seat (20) and a first cover (122) at least partially covering the first seat frame (116).

[0044] The first tray structure (114) comprises a first inner surface (124) facing the storage compartment (18) and a first outer surface (126) facing the first cover (122). The first inner surface (124) comprises a first set of coupling elements (128) adapted to couple the first set of serviceable part of a vehicle (50) to the first tray structure (114). The first set of serviceable part (1121, 1122....112n) is selected from a group comprising a battery, a Telecommunication Control Unit (TCU), a Coupler, an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and a Body Control Module (BCM).

[0045] The vehicle (50) further comprises a second mounting system (200) for receiving a second set of serviceable part (2121, 2122....212n) of the vehicle (50), the second mounting system (200) comprising a second tray structure (214) adapted to be coupled to a second seat frame (216); the second tray structure (214) being disposed between the storage compartment (18) disposed under a seat (20) and a second cover (222) at least partially covering the second seat frame (216).

[0046] The second tray structure (214) comprises a second inner surface (224) facing the storage compartment (18)and a second outer surface (226) facing the second cover (222).The second inner surface (224) comprises a second set of coupling elements (228) adapted to couple the second set of serviceable part of a vehicle (50) to the second tray structure (214). The second set of serviceable part (2121, 2122....212n) is selected from a group comprising a battery, a Telecommunication Control Unit (TCU), a Coupler, an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and a Body Control Module (BCM).

[0047] One advantage of the invention is that the location of serviceable parts is such that serviceable parts are easily accessible.

[0048] Another advantage of the invention is that location of serviceable parts is such that overall less time consumed to dismantle such serviceable parts or dismantle nearby/covering components ancillary thereto to gain access to such serviceable parts is considerably less.

[0049] Another advantage of the invention is that location of serviceable parts is such that overall less time consumed to re-assemble such serviceable parts or re-assemble nearby/covering components ancillary thereto is considerably less.

[0050] Yet another advantage of the present invention is that location is such that re-assembling such serviceable parts or re-assembling nearby/covering components ancillary thereto can be done with great precision in a service centre.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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 mounting system (10) for receiving one or more serviceable part (121, 122….12n) of a vehicle (50), the mounting system (10) comprising a tray structure (14) adapted to be coupled to at least one of a seat frame (16); the tray structure (14) being disposed between a storage compartment (18) disposed under a seat (20) and a cover (22) at least partially covering the seat frame (16).

2. The mounting system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tray structure (14) comprises an inner surface (24) facing the storage compartment (18) and an outer surface (26) facing the cover (22).

3. The mounting system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the inner surface (24) comprises one or more coupling elements (28) adapted to couple the one or more serviceable part (121, 122….12n) of a vehicle (50) to the tray structure (14).

4. A vehicle (50) comprising:
a main frame (52)extending in a rearward and downward direction of the vehicle (50);
a first seat frame (116)disposed on a first side of the main frame (52), the first seat frame (36) extending in a rearward direction of the vehicle (50);
a second seat frame (216)disposed on a second side of the main frame (52), the second seat frame (216)extending in a rearward direction of the vehicle (50);
a seat (20) supported by the first seat frame (116)and the second seat frame (216);
a first cover (122) extending in a rearward direction of the vehicle (50)so as to at least partially cover the first seat frame (116);
a second cover (222) extending in a rearward direction of the vehicle (50)so as to at least partially cover the second seat frame (216);
a storage compartment (18)disposed under the seat (20) and between the first cover (122) and the second cover (222); and
a first mounting system (100) for receiving a first set of serviceable part (1121, 1122....112n) of the vehicle (50), the first mounting system (100) comprising a first tray structure (114) adapted to be coupled to a first seat frame (116); the first tray structure (114) being disposed between a storage compartment (18) disposed under a seat (20) and a first cover (122) at least partially covering the first seat frame (116).

5. The vehicle (50) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the first tray structure (114) comprises a first inner surface (124) facing the storage compartment (18) and a first outer surface (126) facing the first cover (122).

6. The vehicle as claimed in claim 5, wherein the first inner surface (124) comprises a first set of coupling elements (128) adapted to couple the first set of serviceable part of a vehicle (50) to the first tray structure (114).

7. The vehicle (50) as claimed in claim 4, comprising a second mounting system (200) for receiving a second set of serviceable part (2121, 2122....212n) of the vehicle (50), the second mounting system (200) comprising a second tray structure (214) adapted to be coupled to a second seat frame (216); the second tray structure (214) being disposed between the storage compartment (18) disposed under a seat (20) and a second cover (222) at least partially covering the second seat frame (216).

8. The vehicle (50) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the second tray structure (214) comprises a second inner surface (224) facing the storage compartment (18)and a second outer surface (226) facing the second cover (222).

9. The vehicle (50) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the second inner surface (224) comprises a second set of coupling elements (228) adapted to couple the second set of serviceable part of a vehicle (50) to the second tray structure (214).

10. The vehicle (50) as claimed in claim 6 and 8, wherein the first set of serviceable part (1121, 1122....112n) and the second set of serviceable part (2121, 2122....212n) is selected from a group comprising a battery, a Telecommunication Control Unit (TCU), a Coupler, an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and a Body Control Module (BCM).