Description:

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

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 is directed to a vehicle comprising a wireless device charger.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
[002] Generally speaking, a vehicle such as a two wheeled vehicle or a saddled type vehicle is provided with a variety of accessories which helps a rider of the vehicle. One such accessory which is disposed on the vehicle is a charger unit which can be used for charging a battery-operated device that may be carried by rider of the vehicle. Typically, a charger port is provided in the vehicle to which the battery-operated device is connected vide a wire-based connector. However, there are substantial disadvantages associated with providing a charger port on the vehicle. Attempts to provide a wireless charger unit on a two wheeled vehicle which will be used for charging a battery-operated device have been made but have faced a lot of challenges. Thus, there exists a need to overcome one or more of the aforesaid disadvantages.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[003] 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.

[004] Accordingly, the present invention provides a vehicle, comprising a frame structure supporting at least one ground engaging member, a power generating unit supplying driving power to the at least one ground engaging member, and a fuel tank providing fuel to the power generating unit. The vehicle further comprises at least one seat supported by the frame structure. The at least one seat provides a seating arrangement for at least a rider of the vehicle and comprises a front tip portion. The vehicle further comprises a compartment supported by the frame structure. The compartment comprises a first tip portion and a second tip portion and is located below the at least one seat. The vehicle further comprises a wireless device charger located within the compartment.

[005] In an embodiment of the invention, the front tip portion of the at least one seat is located between the first tip portion and the second tip portion of the compartment.

[006] In another embodiment of the invention, the compartment is disposed on a right-hand side of the vehicle.

[007] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the fuel tank is between the at least one seat and a steering handle bar.

[008] In still another embodiment of the invention, the first tip portion of the compartment is located below fuel tank in a side view of the vehicle and the second tip portion of the compartment is located rearward of the fuel tank in a side view of the vehicle.

[009] In a further embodiment of the invention, the wireless device charger comprises a casing and a first lid member.

[0010] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, the casing defines a first space, a second space and at least a first aperture; and the first lid member provides access to the second space in a first state and restricting access to the second space in a second state.

[0011] In an embodiment of the invention, the first space removably accommodates a wireless device; and the second space securely accommodates a wireless charger unit, which charges the wireless device.

[0012] In another embodiment of the invention, the wireless device charger further comprises an electrical cable supplying electrical energy to the wireless charger unit.

[0013] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the electrical cable traverses to the second space from a portion outside of the casing via the first aperture.

[0014] In still another embodiment of the invention, the compartment comprises a side wall, a top wall extending from the side wall, a front wall extending from the side wall, and a rear wall extending from the side wall.

[0015] In a further embodiment of the invention, the side wall, the top wall, the front wall and the rear wall co-operate to define a third space.

[0016] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, there is provided a second lid member restricting access to the third space of the compartment in a third state and allowing access to the third space of the compartment in a fourth state.

[0017] In an embodiment of the invention, the second member comprises a locking mechanism to lock the second lid member with respect to the compartment.

[0018] In another embodiment of the invention, the compartment comprises at least a first attachment member extending from the side wall and towards the second lid member and the wireless device charger being attached to the side wall vide at least a second counter attachment member.

[0019] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the compartment comprises at least a second aperture allowing the electrical cable to traverse from a portion outside the compartment to the third space.

[0020] Additionally, the present invention provides an electric vehicle comprising a frame structure supporting at least one ground engaging member, a motor supplying driving power to the at least one ground engaging member, and at least one battery driving the motor. The electric vehicle further comprises at least one seat supported by the frame structure. The at least one seat provides a seating arrangement for at least a rider of the vehicle and comprises a front tip portion. The electric vehicle further comprises a compartment supported by the frame structure. The compartment comprises a first tip portion and a second tip portion and is located below the at least one seat. The electric vehicle further comprises a wireless device charger located within the compartment.

[0021] In an embodiment of the invention, the front tip portion of the at least one seat is located between the first tip portion and the second tip portion of the compartment.

[0022] In another embodiment of the invention, the compartment is disposed on a left-hand side of the electric vehicle.

[0023] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the electric vehicle further comprises an upper cowl element disposed between the at least one seat and a steering handle bar.

[0024] In still another embodiment of the invention, the first tip portion of the compartment is located below upper cowl element in a side view of the electric vehicle and the second tip portion of the compartment is located rearward of the upper cowl element in a side view of the electric vehicle.

[0025] An advantage of the invention is that there is provided a wireless device charger which can charge charging a battery of the wireless device.

[0026] Another advantage of the invention is that the construction of the wireless device charger is substantially simple and cost effective, therefore making it easy and economical to provide it in the vehicle or in the electric vehicle.

[0027] Yet another advantage of the invention is that the construction of the wireless device charger also allows for easy insertion and removal of the wireless device therefrom.

[0028] Still another advantage of the invention, is that the placement of the wireless device charger on the vehicle or the electric vehicle is such that both the wireless device charger and the wireless device are securely held and does not experience vibrations during motion of the vehicle or the electric vehicle.

[0029] 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:
[0030] 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:

[0031] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0032] Figure 2 illustrates a side view of the vehicle with the second lid member being in the fourth state thereby allowing access to the third space of the compartment which stores the wireless device charger in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0033] Figure 3 illustrates an exploded perspective view of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0034] Figure 4 illustrates an exploded perspective view of a portion of the vehicle, particularly showing the frame structure in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0035] Figure 5 illustrates a close-up view of exploded view of the chamber and the wireless device charger in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0036] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of the casing in accordance with an embodiment of the invention; and

[0037] Figure 7 illustrates a side view of an electric vehicle accommodating the wireless device charger in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0038] 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:
[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] Referring to Figure 1 there is illustrated a vehicle (10) that comprises a frame body (12) supporting at least one ground engaging member, which may be front ground engaging member (14) or a rear ground engaging member (16). The frame body (12) further supports a power generating unit (18) which supplies driving power to at least one ground engaging member (14, 16). In an embodiment of the invention, the power generating unit (18) may be an internal combustion engine. The frame body (12) further supports a fuel tank (38) which supplies fuel to the power generating unit (18). The frame body (12) steerably supports a steering mechanism (20). The steering mechanism (20) comprises a front fork (22) which rotatably receives the front ground engaging member (14) at a bottom end. The front fork (22) receives a steering handle bar (24) at a top end thereof. The front ground engaging member (14) can be steered using the steering handle bar (24).

[0052] The vehicle (10) further comprises at least one seat (36) supported by the frame structure (12), the at least one seat (36) comprising a front tip portion (40). The at least one seat (36) typically provides seating arrangement for at least one rider of the vehicle (10). Typically, the fuel tank (38) is disposed between the at least one seat (36) and the steering handle bar (24).The vehicle (10) further comprises a head light (30) which may be disposed above the front ground engaging member (14) and a tail light (32) which may be disposed above the rear ground engaging member (16). There may be disposed a rear shock absorber (28) disposed between an underside of the seat (36) and the rear ground engaging member (16).

[0053] In an embodiment of the invention, the vehicle (10) further comprises a transmission system (34) that transfers the driving power from the power generating unit (18) to the at least one ground engaging member (14, 16). In Figure 1, the transmission system (34) is as transferring power from the power generating unit (18) to the rear ground engaging member (16).

[0054] The vehicle (10) further comprises a compartment (42) supported by the frame structure (12). The compartment (42) comprises a first tip portion (44) and a second tip portion (46). The compartment (42) is typically located below the at least one seat (36) and the fuel tank (38) such that the front tip portion (40) of the at least one seat (36) is located between the first tip portion (44) and the second tip portion (46) of the compartment (42). Within the compartment (42) there is located a wireless device charger (100).

[0055] The compartment (42) further comprises a second lid member (72) which restricts access of the wireless device charger (100) in a third state (shown in Fig. 1) and allows access to the wireless device charger (100) in a fourth state (shown in Fig. 2). Referring to Figure 2, there is illustrated a view of the vehicle (10) wherein the second lid member (72) has been removed with regard to the compartment (42). It can be clearly seen from Figure 2 that the compartment (42) in particular defines a wireless device charger (100) is placed on the right-hand side of the vehicle (10). The second lid member (72) comprises a looking mechanism (80) to lock the second lid member (72) with the compartment (42).

[0056] Referring to Figure 3, the compartment (42) further comprises a side wall (62) defining the inner side of the compartment (42). Also there exists a top wall (64), a rear wall (68) and a front wall (66) extending from the side wall (62) co-operating to define a third space (70) which accommodates the wireless device charger (100). The side wall (62) further comprises a first attachment member (74) extending towards the second lid member (72).

[0057] Referring to Figure 4,it can be clearly seen that the wireless device charger (100) is connected to the side wall (62) with at least a second counter attachment member (76) specifically, three in the shown embodiment two on rear side and one on the front side to support the wireless device charger (100) in the compartment (42) in case of motion of the vehicle (10) to prevent vibration of the wireless device charger (100). It can be clearly seen from the Figure 4, that the wireless device charger (100) further comprises a wireless charging unit (110) capable of charging a wireless device (48) (shown in Fig. 6) within a casing (102). Also, there exists a second aperture (78) given in the side wall (62) of the compartment (42).

[0058] Referring to Figure 5, a detailed view of the wireless device charger (100)clearly showingthat the wireless device charger (100) further comprises an electrical cable (112) supplying electrical energy by connecting it to the battery unit of the vehicle (10) outside of the compartment (42). The electrical cable (112) passes through the second aperture (78). The wireless charging unit (110) may charge the wireless device (48) using magnetic induction or any other known wireless charging technology available in the industry.

[0059] Figure 6, describes the wireless device charger (100) in detail with a first space (104) and a second space (106) within a casing (102). The first space (104) is provided to accommodate the wireless device (48) and the second space (106) is provided to accommodate a wireless charging unit (110). The casing (102) of the wireless device charger (100) further comprises a first lid member (114) to prevent the wireless charging unit (110) moving from its place while the vehicle (10) is in a second statewhich is of driving and allowing the wireless charging unit (110) to be accessible in a first state which is of changing or repairing of the wireless charging unit (110). The casing (102) also comprises a first aperture (108) provided to let the electrical cable (112) to pass connecting the wireless charging unit (110) to the battery unit of the vehicle (10) placed outside the compartment (42).

[0060] Referring to Figure 7, there is illustrated an electrical vehicle (200) that comprises a frame structure (202) supporting at least one ground engaging member, which may be front ground engaging member (204) or a rear ground engaging member (206). The frame structure (202) further supports at least one battery (210)which supplies electrical energy to a motor (208) driving power to the at least one ground engaging member (204, 206). The frame structure (202) further supports an upper cowl element (228) provided to cover the at least one battery (210).

[0061] The frame structure (202) steerably supportsa front fork (212) which rotatably receives the front ground engaging member (204) at a bottom end. The front fork (212) receives a steering handle bar (214) at a top end thereof. The front ground engaging member (204) can be steered using the steering handle bar (214).

[0062] The electric vehicle (200) further comprises at least one seat (226) supported by the frame structure (202), the at least one seat (226) comprising a front tip portion (230). The at least one seat (226) typically provides seating arrangement for at least one rider of the electric vehicle (200). Typically, the upper cowl element (228) is disposed between the at least one seat (226) and the steering handle bar (214).

[0063] The electric vehicle (200) further comprises a head light (220) which may be disposed above the front ground engaging member (204) and a tail light (222) which may be disposed above the rear ground engaging member (206). There may be disposed a rear shock absorber (218) disposed between an underside of the seat (226) and the rear ground engaging member (206).

[0064] In an embodiment of the invention, the electric vehicle (200) further comprises a transmission system (224) that transfers the driving power from the motor (208) to the at least one ground engaging member (204, 206). In Figure 7, the transmission system (224) is as transferring power from the motor (208) to the rear ground engaging member (206). It can be clearly seen from the Figure 7, that the compartment (42) containing the wireless device charger (100) in this embodiment is defined on the left-hand side of the electric vehicle (200).

[0065] The electric vehicle (200) similar to the previous embodiment, further comprises a compartment (42) supported by the frame structure (202). The compartment (42) comprises a first tip portion (44) and a second tip portion (46). The compartment (42) is typically located below the at least one seat (226) and the upper cowl element (228).

[0066] Within the compartment (42) there is located a wireless device charger (100). The compartment (42) further comprises a second lid member (72) which restricts access of the wireless device charger (100) in a third state and allows access to the wireless device charger (100) in a fourth state.The front tip portion (230) of the at least one seat (226) is located between the first tip portion (44) and the second tip portion (46) of the compartment (42).

[0067] An advantage of the invention is that there is provided a wireless device charger (100) which can charge charging a battery of the wireless device (48). This leads to ease for rider in the case of longer rides or high frequency of rides by same rider or a combination of both of such cases.

[0068] Another advantage of the invention is that the construction of the wireless device charger (100) is substantially simple and cost effective, therefore making it easy and economical to provide it in the vehicle (10) or in the electric vehicle (200).

[0069] Yet another advantage of the invention is that the construction of the wireless device charger (100) also allows for easy insertion and removal of the wireless device (48) therefrom. Being wireless makes it easy to start the charging and cutting it off making it faster considering it an in-vehicle feature.

[0070] 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.

[0071] 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.
, Claims:WE CLAIM:

1. A vehicle (10), comprising:
a frame structure (12) supporting at least one ground engaging member (14, 16), a power generating unit (18) supplying driving power to the at least one ground engaging member (14, 16), and a fuel tank (38) providing fuel to the power generating unit (18);
at least one seat (36) being supported by the frame structure (12), the at least one seat (36) comprising a front tip portion (40);
a compartment (42) supported by the frame structure (12), the compartment (42) comprising a first tip portion (44) and a second tip portion (46), the compartment (42) being located below the at least one seat (36); and
a wireless device charger (100) located within the compartment (42).

2. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of:
the front tip portion (40) of the at least one seat (36) being located between the first tip portion (44) and the second tip portion (46) of the compartment (42);
the compartment (42) being disposed on a right-hand side of the vehicle (10); and
the fuel tank (38) disposed between the at least one seat (36) and a steering handle bar (24), the first tip portion (44) of the compartment (42) being located below fuel tank (38) in a side view of the vehicle and the second tip portion (46) of the compartment (42) being located rearward of the fuel tank (38) in a side view of the vehicle.

3. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of:
the wireless device charger (100) comprises:
a casing (102) defining a first space (104), a second space (106) and at least a first aperture (108); the first space (104) removably accommodating a wireless device (48);
the second space (106) securely accommodating a wireless charger unit (110);
an electrical cable (112) supplying electrical energy to the wireless charger unit (110), the electrical cable (112) traversing to the second space (106) from a portion outside of the casing (102) via the first aperture (108); and
a first lid member (114) providing access to the second space (106) in a first state and restricting access to the second space (106) in a second state;
the compartment (42) comprises:
a side wall (62), a top wall (64) extending from the side wall (62), a front wall (66) extending from the side wall (62),and a rear wall (68) extending from the side wall (62), the side wall (62), the top wall (64), the front wall (66) and the rear wall (68) co-operating to define a third space (70);
a second lid member (72) restricting access to the third space (70) of the compartment (42) in a third state and allowing access to the third space (70) of the compartment (42) in a fourth state; and
the second lid member (72) comprising a locking mechanism (80) to lock the second lid member (72) with respect to the compartment (42).

4. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the compartment (42) comprising at least a first attachment member (74) extending from the side wall (62) and towards the second lid member (72) and the wireless device charger (100) being attached to the side wall (62) vide at least a second counter attachment member (76).

5. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the compartment (42) comprising at least a second aperture (78) allowing the electrical cable (112) to traverse from a portion outside the compartment (42) from the third space (70).

6. An electric vehicle (200), comprising:
a frame structure (202) supporting at least one ground engaging member (204, 206), a motor (208) supplying driving power to the at least one ground engaging member (204, 206), and at least one battery (210) driving the motor (208);
at least one seat (226) being supported by the frame structure (202), the at least one seat (226) comprising a front tip portion (230);
a compartment (42) supported by the frame structure (202), the compartment (42) comprising a first tip portion (44) and a second tip portion (46), the compartment (42) being located below the at least one seat (226); and
a wireless device charger (100) located within the compartment (42).

7. The electric vehicle (200) as claimed in claim 6, wherein at least one of:
the front tip portion (40) of the at least one seat (36) being located between the first tip portion (44) and the second tip portion (46) of the compartment (42);
the compartment (42) being disposed on a left-hand side of the electric vehicle (200); and
an upper cowl element (228) disposed between the at least one seat (226) and a steering handle bar (214), the first tip portion (44) of the compartment (42) being located below upper cowl element (228) in a side view of the electric vehicle (200) and the second tip portion (46) of the compartment (42) being located rearward of the upper cowl element (228) in a side view of the electric vehicle (200).

8. The electric vehicle (200) as claimed in claim 6, wherein at least one of:
the wireless device charger (100) comprises:
a casing (102) defining a first space (104), a second space (106) and at least a first aperture (108); the first space (104) removably accommodating a wireless device (48);
a wireless charger unit (110) securely accommodated in the second space (106);
an electrical cable (112) supplying electrical energy to the wireless charger unit (110), the electrical cable (112) traversing to the second space (106) from a portion outside of the casing (102) via the first aperture; and
a lid member (114) providing access to the second space (106) in a first state and restricting access to the second space (106) in a second state;
the compartment (42) comprises:
a side wall (62), a top wall (64) extending from the side wall (62), a front wall (66) extending from the side wall (62),and a rear wall (68) extending from the side wall (62), the side wall (62), the top wall (64), the front wall (66) and the rear wall (68) co-operating to define a third space (70);
a lid member (72) restricting access to the third space (70) of the compartment (42) in a third state and allowing access to the third space (70) of the compartment (42) in a fourth state; and
the lid member (72) comprising a locking mechanism (80) to lock the lid member (72) with respect to the compartment (42).

9. The electric vehicle (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the compartment (42) comprising at least a first attachment member (74) extending from the side wall (62) and towards the lid member (72) and the wireless device charger (100) being attached to the side wall (62) vide at least a second counter attachment member (76).

10. The electric vehicle (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the compartment (42) comprising at least a second aperture (78) allowing the electrical cable (112) to traverse from a portion outside the compartment (42) from the third space (70).