DESC:FIELD OF INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates to a rear split door arrangement for a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a door arrangement for two different compartments of an electric vehicle in which luggage and spare wheel can be kept separately.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[002] Three-wheeler vehicles are considered to be one of the widely used mode of transport for the fuel efficiency and agility. Further, the three-wheeler electric vehicles are known for their applicability in cases of confined areas. These vehicles often have a driver’s cabin at the front and only one compartment at the back with single door arrangement. There is no dedicated compartment for placing spare wheel.

[003] Conventionally, three wheeler vehicles are available only with single rear door arrangement leading to complexities between luggage area and spare wheel mounting. Further, the spare wheel mounting is normally done outside or the spare wheel is kept on a vehicle leading to possibility of theft.

[004] In some three wheeler vehicles, a storage space is provided under the driver’s seat base for the luggage. But this space can accommodate only small cargo or luggage and can limit the freedom of movement of the driver. This set up doesn’t provide a safe space for the long term storage of a spare wheel.

[005] There are a few patent literature disclosing storage space for electric vehicles. One such United States patent, US2020029051741 discloses a storage compartment with a fabric cover for an electric vehicle. But this invention is limited to vehicles having a front trunk space and doesn’t provide any locking mechanism for long term storage.

[006] Another patent application, WO2023037377 discloses a seat assembly, with a side cover in the driver’s cabin, for a three wheeler passenger vehicle. Here the luggage space is provided under the driver’s seat with a side cover to protect the luggage. One limitation of this storage space is that the fixed horizontal frame can only accommodate luggage of fixed size and shape.

[007] Therefore, in order to overcome the disadvantages associated with the storage options in conventionally used three-wheeler electric vehicles, there is a need to develop a storage provision with a door arrangement, for storing and/or transporting items.

OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION

[008] The primary objective of the present invention is to provide two different compartments with a door arrangement, to safely accommodate luggage and spare wheel.

[009] Another objective of the present invention is to ease the loading and unloading of luggage.

[010] Another objective of the present invention is to provide separate luggage space to keep passenger belongings.

[011] Another objective of the present invention is to provide better accommodation for the long term storage of tools or spare wheel, ensuring their safety.

[012] Another objective of the present invention is improve visual appearance of three wheeler electric vehicle.

[013] Another objective of the invention is to provide a separate storage space for the luggage, to ensure the comfortable ride of the passengers.

[014] Yet another objective of the present invention is to improve accessibility of spare wheel compartment for the driver and denial of the access of thieves.

[015] Other objectives and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, the aspects of the present invention are disclosed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[016] The present invention relates to rear slit door arrangement of a vehicle for two different compartments. The present invention is a combination of two different compartments and split door arrangement. These two compartments are a luggage/cargo compartment and a spare wheel compartment, separated by a partition. The split door of the upper luggage compartment is hinged horizontally on the edge of the luggage space and is rotated to access the luggage space. The lower compartment door is hinged vertically with the door hinges, to provide rotational motion, to access the storage space.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[017] The present invention will be better understood after reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred aspects thereof with reference to the appended drawings, in which the features, other aspects and advantages of certain exemplary embodiments of the invention will be more apparent from the accompanying drawing in which:

[018] Figure 1(a) illustrates a schematic representation of door hinges (001) of spare wheel spare wheel compartment door (009).

[019] Figure 1(b) illustrates a split door provision (002) and represents the partition (003) between spare wheel compartment and luggage space /luggage compartment.

[020] Figure 2 illustrates an overview of passenger seat (004), luggage/cargo space (005) and door opening (006) of luggage/cargo space.

[021] Figure 3(a) illustrates an overview and positioning of spare wheel (007).

[022] Figure 3(b) illustrates an overview of luggage space door (008) and spare wheel compartment door (009), which are collectively called a split door (002).

[023] Figure 3(c) illustrates an overview of spare wheel compartment (010) of three wheeler electric vehicle.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[024] The following description describes various features and functions of the disclosed system with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, similar symbols identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative aspects described herein are not meant to be limiting. It may be readily understood that certain aspects of the disclosed system can be arranged and combined in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which have not been contemplated herein.

[025] Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope of invention. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions are omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[026] Features that are described and/or illustrated with respect to one embodiment may be used in the same way or in a similar way in one or more other embodiments and/or in combination with or instead of the features of the other embodiments.

[027] The terms and words used in the following description are not limited to the bibliographical meanings, but, are merely used to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the invention. Accordingly, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention are provided for illustrative purpose only and not for the purpose of limiting the invention.

[028] It is to be understood that the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[029] It should be emphasized that the term “comprises/comprising” when used in this specification is taken to specify the presence of stated features, steps, or components but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, components, or groups thereof.

[030] Accordingly, the present invention relates to a rear split door arrangement (002) for a vehicle. The rear split door arrangement applies to two separate compartments: one for luggage and one for a spare wheel, with said compartments linked via the split door arrangement.

[031] The rear split door comprises an upper compartment (005) and a lower compartment (010), separated by a partition (003) beneath the passenger seat (004). This configuration accommodates a split door (002) with an upper door (006) covering the upper compartment (005) and a lower door (009) to close the lower compartment (010), placed at the rear end of the vehicle. The upper compartment (005) is designated for luggage space, whereas the lower compartment (010) houses the spare wheel and tools.

[032] In a preferred embodiment, Figure. 1-3 illustrates components of the split door arrangement (002), comprising a split door, a luggage space (005) and a spare wheel compartment (010). Particularly, Figure 1 illustrates a schematic representation of the rear split door arrangement (002) of a vehicle.

[033] The upper luggage compartment's split door (006) is horizontally hinged, permitting rotational access, while the lower compartment door features vertical hinges for similar rotational accessibility.

[034] In an exemplary embodiment, the spare wheel compartment (010) comprises a locking system to enhance security. This locking system may include a mechanical lock mechanism integrated with the vertical hinge assembly (001) of the lower compartment door (009). The lock is configured to prevent unauthorized access by securing the door in a closed position. The lock can be operated manually via a key or combination lock, providing ease of use and enhanced protection for the spare wheel contained within the compartment. Additionally, the locking system can be designed to withstand environmental effects such as moisture and dust, ensuring reliable operation in various conditions.

[035] The separate operation of the upper and lower doors, as required by the user, enhances user interaction with the split door arrangement (002).
[036] Figure 2 illustrates an available space (005) for keeping luggage by opening a door. The door is hinged on the edge of the luggage space (005) and rotated to access the luggage space (005).

[037] Figure 3 illustrates the door opening (006) of the spare wheel compartment (010), where spare wheel or tools can be kept. The door of said compartment is hinged vertically with the door hinges (001) to provide rotational motion.

[038] In another embodiment, the spare wheel compartment (010) is designed to provide a secure mounting of the spare wheel to ensure its safety. This prevents the spare wheel from shifting or rolling around during vehicle movement. Additionally, the spare wheel compartment (010) is designed to shield the spare wheel from external elements such as rain, dust, snow and the like. Placing a spare wheel into a spare wheel compartment (010) makes it less accessible for thieves and is operated manually by user/driver.

[039] The vehicle rear split door arrangement (002) enhances the workability while transporting and increasing the comfort of passenger, through:

a. Flexibility: Rear split doors can be configured in various ways to enable the users to open one door while keeping the other one closed. This versatility makes it easier to access different parts of rear compartment, especially when loading and unloading cargo.
b. Quick Access: Driver can access the spare wheel compartment (010) more conveniently as the door’s arrangement requires less lateral space as compare to a single rear door.
c. Easy loading/unloading: The split door arrangement (002) is especially beneficial for vehicle while transporting goods, as it provides unobstructed opening, making it easier to load and unload cargo/luggage.
d. Aesthetic appeal: The design of rear split doors can add unique and attractive look to the vehicle. This distinguishes the said arrangement from other designs.

[040] While this invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. A rear split door arrangement (002), comprising:
• an upper compartment (005) configured to provide luggage space;
• a lower compartment (010) adapted to accommodate a spare wheel;
• a partition (003) separating the upper compartment and the lower compartment;
• an upper door (006) hinged horizontally at the edge of the upper compartment, wherein the upper door is capable of rotating to permit access to the upper compartment; and
• a lower door hinged (009) vertically, wherein the lower door is capable of rotating to permit access to the lower compartment.
2. The rear split door arrangement (002) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper compartment and the lower compartment are installed beneath the passenger seat.
3. The rear split door arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lower compartment is constructed to securely mount the spare wheel (007), so as to reduce shifting and rolling during vehicle operation, and protecting the spare wheel from environmental elements such as, not limited to, rain and dust.
4. The rear split door arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lower compartment comprises a locking system integrated with the vertical hinge assembly (001), the locking system being designed to prevent unauthorized access by securing the lower door in a closed position.
5. The rear split door arrangement as claimed in claim 4, wherein the locking system includes a mechanical lock mechanism operable manually via a key or combination lock, and is configured to be resistant to environmental effects for reliable operation.
6. The rear split door arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper door and lower door can be operated independently according to user requirements, allowing separate access to the upper compartment and lower compartment.