Description:

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

FUSE BOX MODULE

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 fuse box module accommodating a plurality of fuses.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
[002] Traditionally, plurality of fuses are accommodated in a box. However, each box has a pre-limited capacity and can accommodate only certain number of fuses. To address the aforesaid issue, Japanese Patent Publication No. JP2022049034A discloses a fuse box structure comprising plurality of fuse boxes each of which can accommodate a fuse; and each fuse box comprising an engagement part through the fuse boxes can be coupled. The problem however is in terms of prohibits de-coupling of the individual fuse boxed from each other and prohibiting movement between the boxes, both of which is attained by complex structures.

[003] Japanese Patent No. JP 3932825B2 discloses a fuse box structure for automobiles comprising plurality of cassette type housings that are arranged in parallel and that can be detachably connected to one another. In particular, the outer surfaces of the cassette type housings facing each other are refracted in the proximity direction on one outer surface of the narrow portion of the relay housing portion, and lock claws protruding between the both side frames. A double-side frame whose tip is refracted in the direction away from the other outer surface of the narrow-width portion of the relay housing portion, and a lock arm projecting between the both-side frames. A male lock having an L-shaped engagement piece is provided on the outer surface of the fuse housing portion facing the plurality of housings, and the male and female lock portions and the engagement pieces of the adjacent housings are assembled in a detachable manner. The problem in this fuse box structure is once again in terms of its complex structure. In particular, complex structures are involved in prohibiting de-coupling of the individual fuse boxed from each other and prohibiting movement between the boxes.

[004] In the prior arts, specific structures have to be created for prohibiting de-coupling of the individual fuse boxed from each other and prohibiting movement between the boxes. Creation of specific structures not only increases the cost, but also a size. Since, in an automobile, the space is limited, creation specific structures which result in an increase in the size of the boxes cast additional challenges.

[005] Thus, there exists a need to provide fuse box structure comprising at least a first housing and a second housing that can be coupled to each other and that overcomes one or more disadvantages mentioned above.

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 accordance with an aspect of the invention, there is provided a fuse box module accommodating a plurality of fuses, comprising: a first enclosure defining a first space and accommodating at least a first fuse of the plurality of fuses in the first space; and a second enclosure defining a second space and accommodating at least a second fuse of the plurality of fuses in the second space. The first enclosure comprises a first wall and a second wall opposing the first wall. The first wall comprises a first type of attachment means and the second wall comprises a second type of attachment means.

[008] The second enclosure comprises a third wall and a fourth wall opposing the third wall. The third wall comprises the first type of attachment means and the fourth wall comprises the second type of attachment means. In an embodiment of the invention, the first type of attachments means forming part of the first enclosure is adapted to engage with the second type of attachment means forming part of the second enclosure thereby coupling the first enclosure and the second enclosure. Alternatively, the second type of attachments means forming part of the first enclosure is adapted to engage with the first type of attachment means forming part of the second enclosure thereby coupling the first enclosure and the second enclosure.

[009] In an embodiment of the invention the first enclosure comprises a first cap locatable in a first state where the first cap permits access to the first space and in a second state where the first cap restricts access to the first space. Likewise, the second enclosure comprises a second cap locatable in a third state where the second cap permits access to the second space and in a fourth state where the second cap restricts access to the second space.

[0010] In an embodiment of the invention, the first cap when located in the second state and the second cap when located in the fourth state prohibits de-coupling of the first enclosure and the second enclosure.

[0011] In an embodiment of the invention, the first cap comprises a first projecting surface that gets positioned above the first wall in the second state and a second projecting surface that gets positioned above the second wall in the second state.

[0012] In another embodiment of the invention, the second cap comprises a third projecting surface that gets positioned above the third wall in the fourth state and a fourth projecting surface that gets positioned above the fourth wall in the fourth state.

[0013] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the second projecting surface and the third projecting surface face each other in a coupled state of the first enclosure and the second enclosure.

[0014] In still another embodiment of the invention, the second projecting surface and the third projecting surface prohibits movement of the first enclosure with respect to the second enclosure in a vertical direction between the first type of attachments means and the second type of attachment means that couple the first enclosure and the second enclosure.

[0015] In a further embodiment of the invention, the first type of attachment means and the second type of attachment means prohibit movement in a lateral direction between the first enclosure and the second enclosure.

[0016] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, the first type of attachment means and the second type of attachment means are in the form of tongue and groove type attachment means; and a sliding dovetail type attachment means.

[0017] In accordance with an aspect of the invention, there is provided a vehicle comprising a frame structure supporting a front ground engaging member, a rear ground engaging member, a seat; a power unit; and a fuse box module accommodating a plurality of fuses. In an embodiment of the invention, the fuse box module comprises a first enclosure defining a first space and accommodating at least a first fuse of the plurality of fuses in the first space; and a second enclosure defining a second space and accommodating at least a second fuse of the plurality of fuses in the second space.

[0018] The second enclosure comprises a third wall and a fourth wall opposing the third wall. The third wall comprises the first type of attachment means and the fourth wall comprises the second type of attachment means. In an embodiment of the invention, the first type of attachments means forming part of the first enclosure is adapted to engage with the second type of attachment means forming part of the second enclosure thereby coupling the first enclosure and the second enclosure. Alternatively, the second type of attachments means forming part of the first enclosure is adapted to engage with the first type of attachment means forming part of the second enclosure thereby coupling the first enclosure and the second enclosure.

[0019] In an embodiment of the invention the first enclosure comprises a first cap locatable in a first state where the first cap permits access to the first space and in a second state where the first cap restricts access to the first space. Likewise, the second enclosure comprises a second cap locatable in a third state where the second cap permits access to the second space and in a fourth state where the second cap restricts access to the second space.

[0020] In an embodiment of the invention, the first cap when located in the second state and the second cap when located in the fourth state prohibits de-coupling of the first enclosure and the second enclosure.

[0021] In an embodiment of the invention, the fuse box module gets attached to the frame structure of the vehicle vide at least one of the first type of attachment means and the second type of attachment means.

[0022] One advantage of the invention is that the first cap and the second cap in themselves prohibit de-coupling of the first enclosure and the second enclosure.

[0023] Another advantage of the invention is that first cap and the second cap in themselves prohibit movement of the first enclosure with respect to the second enclosure in a vertical direction.

[0024] Thus, no additional structure is needed to be provided on either the first enclosure or the second enclosure for prohibiting vertical movement of the first enclosure and the second enclosure as well as for prohibiting de-coupling of the first enclosure from the second enclosure. Thus, a structure of the first enclosure and the second enclosure is simple.

[0025] Since no additional structure is needed to be provided on either the first enclosure or the second enclosure for prohibiting vertical movement of the first enclosure and the second enclosure as well as for prohibiting de-coupling of the first enclosure from the second enclosure, a cost of the first enclosure, the second enclosure, and the fuse box module is substantially less.

[0026] Since no additional structure is needed to be provided on either the first enclosure or the second enclosure for prohibiting vertical movement of the first enclosure and the second enclosure as well as for prohibiting de-coupling of the first enclosure from the second enclosure, a size of the first enclosure, the second enclosure, and the fuse box module is substantially less.

[0027] Even to prohibit vertical movement of the first enclosure and the second enclosure as well as for prohibiting de-coupling of the first enclosure from the second enclosure, the first cap has to be brought to the second state and the second cap has to be brought to the fourth state, which would be done in any event. Thus, there is an ease of handling the fuse box module.

[0028] All of the aforesaid advantages contribute to reduction in the time of assembling of the vehicle and a cost of the 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 perspective view of the fuse box module comprising the first enclosure and the second enclosure, especially showing the first cap being positioned in the first state and the second cap being positioned in the third state in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0033] Figure 4 illustrates perspective view of the fuse box module comprising the first enclosure and the second enclosure, especially showing the first cap being positioned in the second state and the second cap being positioned in the fourth state in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0034] Figure 4 illustrates top view of the fuse box module comprising the first enclosure and the second enclosure, especially showing the first cap being positioned in the second state and the second cap being positioned in the fourth state in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0035] Figure 5 illustrates a bottom view of the first enclosure or alternative the second enclosure in accordance with an embodiment of the invention; and

[0036] Figure 6 illustrates perspective view showing the attachment of the first enclosure with the second enclosure in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0037] 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:
[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] Now referring to Figure 1 there is illustrates a side view of the vehicle (10) in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The vehicle (10) comprises a frame body (12) supporting at least one front ground engaging member (14) and at least one rear ground engaging member (16). The at least one front ground engaging member (16) can be steered by a rider using a steering handle bar (18). The at least one front ground engaging member (16) is coupled to the steering handle bar (18) vide at least one front fork (20), which is supported by the frame body (12). The frame body (12) further supports at least one seat (24) and at least one power unit (26). The power unit (26) supplies power to at least one of the front ground engaging member (14) and rear ground engaging member (16). The at least one rear ground engaging member (16) is further coupled to the frame body (12) vide at least one shock absorber (22). The vehicle (10) further comprises at least one electrically operated device (not shown) and at least one battery (not shown). By way of example, the at least one electrically operated device may include a head light, a front right winker, a front left winker, a tail light, a rear right winker, a rear left winker, a motor, etc. The vehicle (10) further comprises a fuse box module (100) accommodating a plurality of fuses (28, 30), best visible in Figure 4. The vehicle (10) may further comprise additional elements which are not pertinent to understanding the invention, and hence, not described.

[0051] Now referring to Figure 2, Figure 3, and Figure 4, there is illustrated a fuse box module (100) constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The fuse box module (100) accommodates a plurality of fuses (28; 30). The fuse box module (100) comprises a first enclosure (102) defining a first space (104) and accommodating at least a first fuse (28) of the plurality of fuses (28; 30) in the first space (104); and a second enclosure (106) defining a second space (108) and accommodating at least a second fuse (30) of the plurality of fuses (28; 30) in the second space (108).

[0052] In an embodiment of the invention, the first enclosure (102) comprises a first wall (110) and a second wall (114) opposing the first wall (110). The first wall (100) comprises a first type of attachment means (112) and the second wall (114) comprising a second type of attachment means (116). Similarly, the second enclosure (106) comprises a third wall (118) and fourth wall (120) opposing the third wall (118). The third wall (118) comprises the first type of attachment means (112) and the fourth wall (120) comprises the second type of attachment means (114).

[0053] In an embodiment of the invention, the first type of attachments means (112) forming part of first enclosure (102) is adapted to engage with the second type of attachment means (116) forming part of the second enclosure (106) thereby coupling the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106). In an alternative embodiment, the second type of attachments means (116) forming part of first enclosure (102) is adapted to engage with the first type of attachment means (112) forming part of the second enclosure (106) thereby coupling the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106). In an embodiment of the invention, the first type of attachment means (112) and the second type of attachment means (114) are in the form of tongue and groove type attachment means. In another embodiment of the invention, the first type of attachment means (112) and the second type of attachment means (114) are in the form of a sliding dovetail type attachment means. Thus, the first type of attachment means (112) and the second type of attachment means (114) after engagement, merely prohibit movement in a lateral direction between the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106). Likewise, the first type of attachment means (112) and the second type of attachment means (114) after engagement, merely prohibit de-coupling of the first enclosure (102) from the second enclosure (106), if de-coupling is attempted by moving the first enclosure (102) in a lateral direction with respect to the second enclosure (106) or by moving the second enclosure (106) in a lateral direction with respect to the first enclosure (102).

[0054] Now referring to Figure 6, the first enclosure (102) can be coupled to the second enclosure (106) by locating the second type of attachments means (116) forming part of first enclosure (102) within the first type of attachment means (112) forming part of the second enclosure (106) and then causing a movement between the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106) in a vertical direction. While coupling the first enclosure (102) can be coupled to the second enclosure (106) at least one of the first cap (122) and the second cap (124) may be retained in the first state or the third state.

[0055] Thus, the first type of attachment means (112) and the second type of attachment means (114) even after engagement are not capable of restricting movement of the first enclosure (102) with respect to the second enclosure (106) in a vertical direction. Thus, the first type of attachment means (112) and the second type of attachment means (114) even after engagement are not capable of restricting de-coupling of the first enclosure (102) from the second enclosure (106), if de-coupling is attempted by moving the first enclosure (102) in a vertical direction with respect to the second enclosure (106) or by moving the second enclosure (106) in a vertical direction with respect to the first enclosure (102).

[0056] Thus, there exists a need to provide at least one structure which prohibits movement of the first enclosure (102) with respect to the second enclosure (106) in a vertical direction. Also, there exists a need to provide at least one structure which prohibits de-coupling of the first enclosure (102) from the second enclosure (106), if de-coupling is attempted by moving the first enclosure (102) in a vertical direction with respect to the second enclosure (106) or by moving the second enclosure (106) in a vertical direction with respect to the first enclosure (102).

[0057] Generally, the first enclosure (102) comprises a first cap (122) locatable in a first state with respect to the first enclosure (102) where the first cap (122) permits access to the first space (104) and in a second state with respect to the first enclosure (102) where the first cap (122) restricts access to the first space (104). Likewise, the second enclosure (106) comprises a second cap (124) locatable in a third state with respect to the second enclosure (106) where the second cap (124) permits access to the second space (108) and in a fourth state with respect to the second enclosure (106) where the second cap (124) restricts access to the second space (108).

[0058] The present invention instead of providing any additional structures for prohibiting movement of the first enclosure (102) with respect to the second enclosure (106) in a vertical direction and instead of providing any additional structures for prohibiting de-coupling of the first enclosure (102) from the second enclosure (106) if de-coupling is attempted by moving the first enclosure (102) in a vertical direction with respect to the second enclosure (106) or by moving the second enclosure (106) in a vertical direction with respect to the first enclosure (102), utilizes the first cap (122) and the second cap (124). In particular, when the first cap (122) is located in the second state and the second cap (124) is located in the fourth state, de-coupling of the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106) is prohibited. Also, when the first cap (122) is located in the second state and the second cap (124) is located in the fourth state, movement of the first enclosure (102) with respect to the second enclosure (106) in a vertical direction is prohibited.

[0059] In particular, the first cap (122) comprises a first projecting surface (126) that gets positioned above the first wall (110) in the second state and a second projecting surface (128) that gets positioned above the second wall (114) in the second state. Likewise, the second cap (124) comprises a third projecting surface (130) that gets positioned above the third wall (118) in the fourth state and a fourth projecting surface (132) that gets positioned above the fourth wall (120) in the fourth state. Thus, the second projecting surface (128) and the third projecting surface (130) face each other in a coupled state of the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106).

[0060] In particular, the second projecting surface (128) and the third projecting surface (130) prohibits movement of the first enclosure (102) with respect to the second enclosure (106) in a vertical direction. More particularly, the second projecting surface (128) and the third projecting surface (130) prohibits movement in the vertical direction between the first type of attachments means (112) and the second type of attachment means (116) that couple the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106). In particular, the second projecting surface (128) forming part of the first cap (122) gets located above the first type of attachment means (112) which is formed on the third wall (118) of the second enclosure (106); and the third projecting surface (130) forming part of the second cap (124) gets located above the second type of attachment means (116) which is formed on the second wall (114) of the first enclosure (102), thereby prohibiting movement of the first enclosure (102) with respect to the second enclosure (106) in the vertical direction. It may be noted that while coupling the first enclosure (102) to the second enclosure (106) at least one of the first cap (122) and the second cap (124) may be retained in the first state or the third state. On the other hand, after coupling the first enclosure (102) to the second enclosure (106), the first cap (122) may be retained in the second state and the second cap (124) may be retained in the fourth state.

[0061] It may be noted that the first type of attachment means (112) and the second type of attachment means (114) may additionally serve to couple the fuse box module (100) to the frame body (12) of the vehicle (10). To do so, the frame body (12) of the vehicle has to provided one of the first type of attachment means (112) and the second type of attachment means (114).

[0062] Now referring to Figure 5, it can be seen that the construction of the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106) are substantially similar. Thus, if the first enclosure (102) comprises the first wall (110) and the second wall (114), the second enclosure (106) comprises the third wall (118) and the fourth wall (120). Thus, if the first wall (110) comprises the first attachment means (112), the third wall (118) also comprises the first attachment means (112). Also, if the second wall (114) comprises the second attachment means (116), the fourth wall (120) also comprises the second attachment means (114). If the first enclosure (102) comprises the first cap (122), the second enclosure (106) comprises the second cap (124). If the first cap (122) comprises the first projecting surface (126) that gets positioned above the first wall (110) in the second state, the second cap (124) comprises the third projecting surface (130) that gets positioned above the third wall (118) in the fourth state. If the first cap (122) comprises second projecting surface (128) that gets positioned above the second wall (114) in the second state, the second projecting surface (128) that gets positioned above the second wall (114) in the second state, the second cap (124) comprises the fourth projecting surface (132) that gets positioned above the fourth wall (120) in the fourth state.

[0063] One advantage of the invention is that the first cap (122) and the second cap (124) in themselves prohibit de-coupling of the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106).

[0064] Another advantage of the invention is that first cap (122) and the second cap (124) in themselves prohibit movement of the first enclosure (102) with respect to the second enclosure (106) in a vertical direction.

[0065] Thus, no additional structure is needed to be provided on either the first enclosure (102) or the second enclosure (106) for prohibiting vertical movement of the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106) as well as for prohibiting de-coupling of the first enclosure (102) from the second enclosure (106). Thus, a structure of the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106) is simple.

[0066] Since no additional structure is needed to be provided on either the first enclosure (102) or the second enclosure (106) for prohibiting vertical movement of the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106) as well as for prohibiting de-coupling of the first enclosure (102) from the second enclosure (106), a cost of the first enclosure (102), a cost of the second enclosure (106), and a cost of the fuse box module (100) is substantially less.

[0067] Since no additional structure is needed to be provided on either the first enclosure (102) or the second enclosure (106) for prohibiting vertical movement of the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (1006) as well as for prohibiting de-coupling of the first enclosure (102) from the second enclosure (106), a size of the first enclosure (102), a size of the second enclosure (106), and a size of the fuse box module (100) is substantially less.

[0068] Even to prohibit vertical movement of the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (102) as well as for prohibiting de-coupling of the first enclosure (102) from the second enclosure (106), the first cap (122) has to be brought to the second state and the second cap (124) has to be brought to the fourth state, which would be done in any event. Thus, there is an ease of handling the fuse box module (100).

[0069] All of the aforesaid advantages contribute to reduction in the time of assembling of the vehicle (100) and a cost of the vehicle (100).

[0070] Since the construction of the first enclosure (12) and the second enclosure (106) is substantially similar, there is substantial ease in manufacturing, which leads to cost saving while making the fuse box module (100).

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples. Additionally, numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible.
, Claims:WE CLAIM:

1. A fuse box module (100) accommodating a plurality of fuses (28; 30), said fuse box module (100) comprising:
a first enclosure (102) defining a first space (104) and accommodating at least a first fuse (28) of the plurality of fuses (28; 30) in the first space (104); and
a second enclosure (106) defining a second space (108) and accommodating at least a second fuse (30) of the plurality of fuses (28; 30) in the second space (108);
the first enclosure (102) comprising a first wall (110) comprising a first type of attachment means (112) and a second wall (114) opposing the first wall (110), the second wall (114) comprising a second type of attachment means (116);
the second enclosure (106) comprising a third wall (118) comprising the first type of attachment means (112) and a fourth wall (120) opposing the third wall (118), the fourth wall (120) comprising the second type of attachment means (114);
the first type of attachments means (112) forming part of first enclosure (102) adapted to engage with the second type of attachment means (116) forming part of the second enclosure (106) thereby coupling the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106) or the second type of attachments means (116) forming part of first enclosure (102) adapted to engage with the first type of attachment means (112) forming part of the second enclosure (106) thereby coupling the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106);
the first enclosure (102) comprising a first cap (122) locatable in a first state where the first cap (122) permits access to the first space (104) and in a second state where the first cap (122) restricts access to the first space (104);
the second enclosure (106) comprising a second cap (124) locatable in a third state where the second cap (124) permits access to the second space (108) and in a fourth state where the second cap (124) restricts access to the second space (108);
the first cap (122) in the second state and the second cap (124) in the fourth state prohibiting de-coupling of the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106).

2. The fuse box module (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first cap (122) comprises a first projecting surface (126) that gets positioned above the first wall (110) in the second state and a second projecting surface (128) that gets positioned above the second wall (114) in the second state, the second cap (124) comprises a third projecting surface (130) that gets positioned above the third wall (118) in the fourth state and a fourth projecting surface (132) that gets positioned above the fourth wall (120) in the fourth state, the second projecting surface (128) and the third projecting surface (130) facing each other in a coupled state of the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106).

3. The fuse box module (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the second projecting surface (128) and the third projecting surface (130) prohibits movement of the first enclosure (102) with respect to the second enclosure (106) in a vertical direction between the first type of attachments means (112) and the second type of attachment means (116) that couple the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106).

4. The fuse box module (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first type of attachment means (112) and the second type of attachment means (114) prohibit movement in a lateral direction between the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106).

5. The fuse box module (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first type of attachment means (112) and the second type of attachment means (114) are in the form of tongue and groove type attachment means; and a sliding dovetail type attachment means.

6. A vehicle (10) comprising:
a frame structure (12) supporting at least one front ground engaging member (14), at least one rear ground engaging member (16), a seat (24); a power unit (26); and a fuse box module (100) accommodating a plurality of fuses (28; 30), said fuse box module (100) comprising:
a first enclosure (102) defining a first space (104) and accommodating at least a first fuse (28) of the plurality of fuses (28; 30) in the first space (104); and
a second enclosure (106) defining a second space (108) and accommodating at least a second fuse (30) of the plurality of fuses (28; 30) in the second space (108);
the first enclosure (102) comprising a first wall (110) comprising a first type of attachment means (112) and a second wall (114) opposing the first wall (110), the second wall (114) comprising a second type of attachment means (116);
the second enclosure (106) comprising a third wall (118) comprising the first type of attachment means (112) and a fourth wall (120) opposing the third wall (118), the fourth wall (120) comprising the second type of attachment means (114);
the first type of attachments means (112) forming part of first enclosure (102) adapted to engage with the second type of attachment means (116) forming part of the second enclosure (106) thereby coupling the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106) or the second type of attachments means (116) forming part of first enclosure (102) adapted to engage with the first type of attachment means (112) forming part of the second enclosure (106) thereby coupling the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106);
the first enclosure (102) comprising a first cap (122) locatable in a first state where the first cap (122) permits access to the first space (104) and in a second state where the first cap (122) restricts access to the first space (104);
the second enclosure (106) comprising a second cap (124) locatable in a third state where the second cap (124) permits access to the second space (108) and in a fourth state where the second cap (124) restricts access to the second space (108);
the first cap (122) in the second state and the second cap (124) in the fourth state prohibiting de-coupling of the first enclosure (102) and the second enclosure (106).

7. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the fuse box module (100) for accommodating the plurality of fuses (28, 30) being attached to frame structure (12) of the vehicle (10) vide at least one of the first type of attachment means (112) and the second type of attachment means (114).