Abstract: The present subject matter discloses about a panel assembly (300) comprising a frame member (205, 210, 220, 255, 215, 235), an inner panel (310), and an outer panel (320). The inner panel (310) is configured to be fixedly attached to at least a portion of the frame member (205, 210, 220, 255, 215, 235) and the outer panel (320) is configured to be detachably attached with at least a portion of the inner panel, to enable ease in assembling and dis-assembling of the outer panel (320) from the panel assembly (300).
Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates to a vehicle, particularly to a panel assembly of a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Conventionally, across automotive sector all vehicles comprise of a frame assembly and a firm panel assembly assembled over the frame assembly. The panel assembly encloses electronic parts and vital parts of the vehicle, such as the frame assembly, a wiring harness, an engine assembly, a battery, a fuel assembly, etc.
[0003] Conventionally, the panel assembly of vehicles, such as two wheeled vehicles comprise of a single outer panel which is mounted onto the frame assembly of the vehicle. However, panel assemblies of vehicles, such as multi- wheeled vehicles comprise of one or more outer panels and one or more inner panels. The outer panels aid in defining the shape of such vehicles, whereas the inner panels reinforce the shell of the body of such vehicles. Further, the inner panels of such vehicles, provide mounting locations for various other trim panels and connecting assemblies. Conventionally, these two panels are welded together to the frame assembly of the vehicle, so as to form the skeleton of the vehicle. Each panel is either made of plastic or metal material, to provide sufficient strength and rigidity to the outer structure of the vehicle.
[0004] Conventionally, such body panels are manufactured using injection moulding process with undercuts for mountings or features for assembling and disassembling. Some body panels are manufactured using Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) materials, or Polypropylene (PP) material. ABS material is best known for its density and performance in a variety of environments. The material offers a well-balanced combination of high-performance properties, including mechanical toughness, impact resistance, and customizability. PP material is a crystalline thermoplastic made up of a blend of different polypropylene monomers. It is known for its toughness and rigidness. Being resistant to many external factors makes Polypropylene one of the most used thermoplastics in the plastic manufacturing industry.
[0005] Further, the outer body panel of both two wheeled vehicles and multi wheeled vehicles are painted to increase the aesthetical value of the vehicle and prevent the outer body panel from degradation, mainly due to corrosion. Conventionally the panels are painted using conventional painting process including preheating or baking and painting with base and top coating.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0006] The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0007] Figure 1a illustrates a side view of a step through vehicle, as pear an embodiment of the present invention.
[0008] Figure 1b illustrates a side view of a frame assembly of a step through vehicle.
[0009] Figure 2 illustrates a side view of a vehicle, particularly a vehicle with one or more panel assembly as per an embodiment of the present invention.
[0010] Figure 3a illustrates an outer panel of a panel assembly, as per an embodiment of the present invention.
[0011] Figure 3b illustrates an inner panel in an engaged condition with an outer panel of a panel assembly, as per an embodiment of the present invention.
[0012] Figure 3c illustrates an inner panel in a dis-engaged condition with an outer panel of a panel assembly, as per an embodiment of the present invention.
[0013] Figure 4a to Figure 4b illustrate perspective views of an inner panel of a panel assembly, as per an embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] Figure 5a illustrates an inner panel in an engaged condition with an outer panel of a panel assembly, as per another embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 5b illustrates an inner panel in a dis-engaged condition with an outer panel of a panel assembly, as per another embodiment of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 5c illustrate a perspective view of an inner panel of a panel assembly, as per another embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0017] It is conventionally seen that the vehicle users, usually get bored of using vehicle with monotonous colour for longer durations. Thereby, users have the urge of changing their vehicle after a period. Also, it is seen that a vehicle is launched in limited number of colours, for example, colours which are trending or usually are fast selling. The vehicle users thereby automatically don’t have the flexibility of opting for a choice-based vehicle body colour. Therefore, there is a need of providing users an option of customizing their vehicle colour as per their need and choice.
[0018] Furthermore, it is often seen that vehicle colour selection done by the user, is greatly dependent on his/her gender, age, profession, and hobbies. For example, a vehicle colour preferred by a teenager may not be preferred by a person in his/her 30s. Also, the choice of vehicle colour varies for the same person, depending upon the place he is intending to use the vehicle. For example, base colours such as black, white, and blue, are preferred vehicle colours by users when they are commuting to their workplaces. However, the same person may prefer vehicles with vibrant colours while commuting to a holiday destination. Usually to cater such varied needs, a single household has to purchase multiple vehicles. Such purchase of multiple vehicles in turn increases the overall carbon footprint in the environment, which is undesirable. Thereby there is a need of catering varied needs of a user with respect to vehicle colour requirements, without increasing the carbon footprint.
[0019] Further, at times it is seen that due to non-availability of user preferred choice of vehicle colours, a longer waiting period is required. Due to such longer waiting period, most of the times, either the user ends up compromising with his/ her preferred choice of vehicle colour, by buying a vehicle of different colour; or ends up buying a different vehicle of his/her preferred choice of vehicle colour.
[0020] Furthermore, it is seen that due to extended exposure of external environment such as sun, rain, etc, with time colour of the exposed parts of the vehicle fades. In order to maintain the vehicle’s colour, the user either frequently uses expensive colour preservers, or ends up going through the expensive process of repainting the entire vehicle. Thereby, there is a need of avoiding durability related issues like vehicle colour fading or vehicle discolouration, which eventually affects the aesthetic appeal and resale value of the vehicle.
[0021] Furthermore, it is seen that while commuting on daily basis, often the external panels of the vehicle get damaged. Such damage often occurs while the vehicle is being used in a crowded area and gets in contact with a neighbouring vehicle or nearby placed obstacle. Thereby, the users are often required to visit service centres, in order to get such damaged external panels fixed, changed or re-painted, depending upon the gravity of the damage. Such often visit to service centres is a tedious and costly process for the user, which is undesired. Furthermore, such damaged painted vehicle panels are conventionally non-recyclable, and thereby affect the environment with high Volatile Organic compounds (VOC's). Such addition of VOC’s in the environment is undesirable.
[0022] Furthermore, usually there is a need of high expertise and skill for fixing damaged vehicle panels, while replacing or fixing the vehicle panels. Thereby, there is a need of a panel assembly which can be replaced or fixed without intervention of an expert.
[0023] Furthermore, the conventional body parts of the vehicle significantly contribute to the overall weight of the vehicle, which may be undesirable by a set of users. Further high weight of a vehicle significantly reduced the overall performance of the vehicle, especially in compact vehicles, such as two wheelers. Thereby, it is desirable to have a lightweight vehicle without compromising the sturdiness and aesthetic makeup of the vehicle.
[0024] Furthermore, for users who often drive during night-time, prefer vehicles with an enhanced visibility in the dark. Usually, such users end up adding more bright lamps to the lighting system of the vehicle, which in turn produces unwanted glare and compromises with the riding experience for the nearby drivers and passers-by. Further, due to such unwanted glare, the chances of accidents increase as the receding nearby drivers and passers-by may get momentarily blinded by the glare. Thereby, there is a need of a panel assembly of a vehicle, which can be customized by the intended user and accordingly the user has the choice of using florescent colours of his choice, to increase the visibility of his/her vehicle in the dark.
[0025] The present application discloses a subject matter that has been devised in view of the above circumstances as well as solving other problems of the known art.
[0026] The present subject matter discloses about a vehicle comprising a support member, and a panel assembly. The panel assembly comprises of an inner panel, and an outer panel. The inner panel is configured to be fixedly attached to at least a portion of the frame assembly and the outer panel is configured to be detachably attached with at least a portion of the inner panel.
[0027] As per another embodiment, the inner panel is configured to be fixedly attached to at least a portion of the frame assembly and the outer panel is configured to be rollably detachably attached with at least a portion of the inner panel.
[0028] As per an embodiment of the present subject matter, the inner panel includes a one or more of strengthening ribs, to ensure sufficient strength of the inner panel.
[0029] As per another embodiment, the outer panel being a removable part of the panel assembly, which is made of one of the Polypropylene (PP), and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) material.
[0030] As per an embodiment, the inner panel along with the strengthening ribs of the panel assembly being of more rigid material than the outer panel, for example the inner panel being made of metal and the outer panel being made of PP or ABS material.
[0031] Exemplary embodiments detailing features regarding the aforesaid and other advantages of the present subject matter will be described hereunder with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various aspects of different embodiments of the present invention will become discernible from the following description set out hereunder. Rather, the following description provides a convenient illustration for implementing exemplary embodiments of the invention. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof. Further, it is to be noted that terms “upper”, “down”, “right”, “left”, “front”, “forward”, “rearward”, “downward”, “upward”, “top”, “bottom”, “exterior”, “interior” and like terms are used herein based on the illustrated state or in a standing state of the two wheeled vehicles with a driver riding thereon. Furthermore, arrows wherever provided in the top right corner of figure(s) in the drawings depicts direction with respect to the vehicle, wherein an arrow F denotes front direction, an arrow R indicates rear direction, an arrow Up denotes upward direction, an arrow Dw denotes downward direction, an arrow RH denotes right side, and an arrow LH denotes left side. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
[0032] Figure 1a illustrates a side view of a vehicle 100, as per an embodiment of the present invention. With reference to Figure 1a, a description is made of an entire schematic structure of a saddle riding vehicle 100 (herein referred as a vehicle 100) having a frame assembly 200 (shown in Figure 1b). The frame assembly 200 supports different parts of the vehicle 100. The frame assembly 200 supports a steering assembly including a steering shaft (not shown), and a handlebar assembly 105 in a front portion of the saddle-type vehicle 100. A front fork 121 is rotatably supported to the steering shaft through an upper bracket and a lower bracket (not shown). The handlebar assembly 105 provided above the front fork 121 allows steering of a front wheel 125. A headlamp assembly 110 is disposed in front of the handlebar assembly 105. Further, the entire vehicle 100 is covered by a panel assembly 150. The panel assembly 150 comprises of a front cover 115 provided to cover a forward-facing side of the frame assembly 200; a front fender 120 provided to cover an upper portion of the front wheel 125; a leg shield 130 disposed to cover an inward facing side of the frame assembly 200, below the handlebar assembly 105. Further, the leg shield 130 protects the rider’s legs rested on a floorboard 145 from running wind. The floorboard 145 protects one or more battery packs (not shown) disposed therein underneath. Further, the panel assembly 150 comprises of an under-seat cover 140, the floorboard 145, and left and right side covers 175. The under-seat cover 140 is provided to extend upwards from the floorboard 145 towards a lower side of a seat assembly 135. In an embodiment, the under-seat cover 140 serves to protect an engine assembly (not shown) disposed under a seat assembly 135. The seat assembly 135 is disposed above the left and right side covers 175. A pillion-handle 165 extending rearwardly behind the seat assembly 135 is provided as a gripping means for a pillion rider seated on the seat assembly 135.
[0033] For safety of the rider and in conformance with the traffic rules, a headlamp assembly 110 and a turn signal lamp unit 111 are provided in a front portion of the vehicle 100, and tail lamp unit 170 is provided in a rear portion of said vehicle 100. Safety of the vehicle 100 is also improved by providing a braking system, for example a linked type braking system which controls braking operation of a front brake device (not shown) and a rear brake device (not shown) of the front wheel 125 and the rear wheel 190 respectively. The braking system includes a front brake lever (not shown) and a rear brake lever (not shown) to be operated by the rider and connected to said front brake device and said rear brake device respectively through one or more cables including a front brake cable (not shown) and a rear brake cable (not shown).
[0034] For comfortable riding, suspension systems are provided for comfortable steering of said vehicle 100 on the road. The front fork 121, which forms the front suspension system, serves as rigidity component just like the frame assembly 200. The front fork 121 clamped to the head tube 205 (shown in Fig.1b) through an upper bracket (not shown) and a lower bracket (not shown) is capable of being moved/steered to the left and right. Further, a rear suspension (not shown), which is a hydraulic damped arrangement, is connected to the frame assembly 200 at a rear portion thereof. Particularly, at the rear portion of the frame assembly 200, the rear wheel 190 is suspended by the rear suspension.
[0035] To enhance the overall aesthetics of the vehicle 100 and to prevent undesired foreign particles from entering parts of the vehicle 100, left and right side covers 175 are disposed to cover left and right-side surfaces of a rear portion of the frame assembly 200. A rear fender 180 is also provided for preventing mud/water splashed by the rear wheel from entering other parts of the vehicle 100.
[0036] Figure 1b illustrates a side view of a frame assembly 200 of a vehicle 100. The frame assembly 200 supports different parts of the vehicle 100. The frame assembly 200 includes a one or more of support members, for example a head tube 205, a down frame 210, down support frames 220, a first bracket 215, and a pillion bracket 235. The down frame 210 extends downwardly from the head tube 205 and rearwardly towards a rear frame 255. The rear frame 255 includes a left rear frame and a right rear frame. Both the left rear frame and the right rear frame are parallely placed and held together, by means of the pillion bracket 235 at the rear most portion and the first bracket 215 at the middle portion of the frame assembly 200. A pair of down support frames 220 are provided in between the down frame 210 and the rear frame 255, to provide reinforcement in the joining area therebetween.
[0037] Figure 2 illustrates a side view of a vehicle 100, particularly a vehicle 100 with one or more panel assembly 300 as per an embodiment of the present invention. The one or more panel assemblies 300 together constitute an outer covering of the step through vehicle 100. As depicted in Figure 3a to 5b, each of the one or more panel assembly 300 majorly comprises of a an inner panel 310 and an outer panel 320. In an embodiment, the frame assembly 200 of the vehicle 100, includes one or more frame member. In another embodiment, all internal parts of the vehicle 100, including the frame assembly 200 (shown in Figure 1b) are enclosed within a one or more of inner panels 310.
[0038] As per another embodiment, the one or more of inner panels 310 are ribbed structures, capable of covering at least one frame member of the frame assembly 200 from at least one side of the vehicle 100. The one or more of inner panels 310 act as a shape defining structure for the vehicle 100. The ribbed structure of the inner panel 310, aid in providing sufficient rigidity to the shape of the vehicle 100. The one or more of inner panels 310 are further covered by a one or more of outer panels 320. In an embodiment, the outer panels 320 are coloured panels. Each of the one or more of the inner panel 310 form a base for at least one of the mounting, attaching, and pasting of each of the one or more of outer panels 320 by one or more first engaging means. Since, each of the one or more of outer panels 320 is capable of being separately pasted, mounted or attached to each of the inner panel 310, thereby each of the outer panels 320, can be easily disassembled and replaced by an user. Thereby, the present subject matter enables the user of less expertise and skill to change the body panels of his/her vehicle with ease.
[0039] Thereby, the present subject matter enables easy maintainability, repair and replacement of the outer panels 320. Such disassembling and replacement is mostly advantageous in situations, where the outer panels 320 are damaged, and a single panel needs to be replaced.
[0040] Furthermore, it is seen that due to extended exposure of external environment such as sun, rain, etc, with time colour of the exposed parts of the outer panels 320 of the vehicle 100 fades. The present subject matter enables changing of coloured panels 320 with ease, without using expensive colour preservers, or without going through the expensive process of repainting the entire vehicle 100. Thereby, the vehicle’s 100 colour can be maintained for a longer period of time by using the present subject matter and accordingly durability of the vehicle 100 can be maintained, ensuring a better resale value of the vehicle 100. Further, the outer panel 320 of the panel assembly 300, being a fluorescent-coloured panel, thereby enhancing aesthetic appeal as well as the visibility of the panel during night-time. In vehicles 100 the fluorescent panels ensure optimum visibility of the vehicle 100 in dark, without compromising with the riding experience of the nearby drivers and riders.
[0041] Similarly, the present subject matter is advantageous in situations where the user wishes to change the colour of his/her vehicle on frequent basis, without going to a workshop. The present subject matter aids in providing time efficient solution for repairing the panels of the vehicle, changing colour of the vehicle and maintaining the aesthetic appeal of the vehicle.
[0042] In an embodiment, mood-based lightings for body panels with LED lights can be disposed or can be embedded on the outer panel 320. In another embodiment, connection of lightings with the outer panel 320 ensures enhanced visibility of the vehicle 100 during night-time, for example, Day time running lights (DRLs).
[0043] Figure 3a illustrates an outer panel 320 of a panel assembly 300, as per an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3b illustrates an inner panel 310 in an engaged condition with an outer panel 320 of a panel assembly 300, as per an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3c illustrates an inner panel 310 in a dis-engaged condition with an outer panel 320 of a panel assembly 300, as per an embodiment of the present invention.
[0044] In an embodiment, the at least one outer panel 320 being a flexible structural member, which is less rigid than the inner panel 310 of the panel assembly 300. The outer panel 320 being capable of removably mounted onto at least one inner panel 310. In another embodiment, the at least one outer panel 320 being made up of one of a Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) materials, or Polypropylene (PP) material. In another embodiment, the at least one outer panel 320 being within the range of 0.1 and 0.9 mm.
[0045] Because of the at least one outer panel 320 made of ABS or PP material the sturdiness and the strength of the material is not compromised. However, because of the at least one outer panel 320 being within the range of 0.1 and 0.9 mm, the light weight of the at least one outer panel 320 is maintained.
[0046] In another embodiment, the at least one outer panel 320 being made by one of a process of overmoulding, insert moulding, pad printing, hot pressing, in form of a film structure or a rollable sheet.
[0047] As per another embodiment, the outer panel 320 being a pre-cut structure, being capable of confirming with the inner panel 310 of the panel assembly 300. The pre-cut structure of the outer panel 320 ensures easy mounting or fastening or pasting of the outer panel 320 onto the inner panel 310, enabling easy assembly or dis-assembly of the outer panel 320 by the user. Further, as the outer panel 320 can be available in varying colours and can be easily assembled and dis-assembled by the user, thereby the outer panel 320 can replaced on frequent basis, thereby retaining the paint finish requirements of any conventional vehicle and eliminating the need of conventional painting. Further, since the outer panel 320 can be replaced easily and changed by the user without the need of an expertise in automotive sector. Thereby the replacement can be done multiple number of times, and the same outer panel 320 can be reused. The reason for replacement of outer panel 320 can be, because of the need of change in colour, replacement of faded panel colour, avoiding expensive visit to workshop for repairing the bumps and scrapping of colour due to minor accidents. Further, because of the present disclosed panel assembly 200, panel painting is not required on frequent basis, thereby the present subject matter becomes a cost effective, time efficient and ecofriendly means.
[0048] Since, the outer panels 320, can be easily replaced by the user on frequent basis, thereby one single vehicle 100 can be suitably designed for all members of a family, providing a wider client base for the automotive sector. Further, because of one single vehicle capable of being designed for a wider client base, the carbon footprint in the environment is automatically considerably reduced.
[0049] As per an embodiment, at least one coloured outer panels 320 includes at least one of the embedded graphic, logo and product name of the vehicle 100.
[0050] Because of the outer panel 320 being made of the ABS or PP material, the weight of the outer panel 320 is considerably lighter as compared to conventional metal or plastic material-based body panels. Thereby, the panel assembly 300 disclosed in the present subject matter, ensures reduction of the overall weight of the vehicle 100. Further, because of the reduction of the overall weight of the vehicle 100, overall air drag acting on the vehicle 100 decreases and the overall driving experience and performance of the vehicle 100 increases.
[0051] As shown in Figure 3a to Figure 3c, the outer panel 320, includes an inner surface 320b and an outer surface 320a. The outer surface 320a of the outer panel 320 is the outer visible part of the panel assembly 300, and is exposed to the outside environment. The inner surface 320b of the outer panel 320, is configured to be detachably attached with at least a portion of the inner panel 310 by means of one or more first engaging means (not shown).
[0052] In an embodiment, one of the inner panel 310 and the outer panel 320 includes one or more first engaging provision (not shown), wherein the one or more first engaging provision being configured to engage with the one or more first engaging means.
[0053] In an embodiment, the one or more first engaging means being one of a pasting means and fastening means, and the one or more first engaging provision being a pasting provision or fastening means receiving provision.
[0054] In another embodiment, the outer panel 320 being capable of engaged with the inner panel 310 by means of magnets, or dual lock fasteners, such as Velcro fasteners.
[0055] Figure 4a to Figure 4b illustrate perspective views of an inner panel 310 of a panel assembly 300, as per an embodiment of the present invention. The inner panel 310 includes a one or more of primary ribs 350, for enabling strengthening of the inner panel 310. In an embodiment, the one or more of primary ribs 350 being made one of a metal, Polypropylene (PP), and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) material.
[0056] In an embodiment the one or more of primary ribs 350 radially extend from a central connecting portion 360 of the inner panel 310. The inner panel 310 further includes one or more second engaging means 340, and one or more third engaging means 330. The one or more second engaging means 340, and one or more third engaging means 330 together enable fixed mounting of the inner panel 310 with the support member, for example, at least a portion of the frame assembly 200. In an embodiment, the one or more third engaging means 330 being one or more protruded elongated structures, which enable mounting of the inner panel 310 with at least one edge of the support member, thereby enabling strengthening of the mounting therebetween. In another embodiment, one or more second engaging means 340 being one or more “U” shaped protruding structures. The one or more “U” shaped protruding structures provide sufficient surface contact between the engaging portion of the second engaging means 340 and the receiving portions of the support member. The sufficient surface contact between the one or more second engaging means 340 and the receiving portions of the support member ensures sufficient strengthening of the engagement there between.
[0057] In an embodiment, the one or more second engaging means 340, and the one or more third engaging means 330 being mechanical structures made from sheet metal pressing and fabrication for mounting.
[0058] Figure 5a illustrates an inner panel 310 in an engaged condition with an outer panel 320 of a panel assembly 300, as per another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5b illustrates an inner panel 310 in a dis-engaged condition with an outer panel 320 of a panel assembly 300, as per another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5c illustrate a perspective view of an inner panel 310 of a panel assembly 300, as per another embodiment of the present invention.
[0059] As depicted in Figure 5a to Figure 5c, the inner panel 310 includes a one or more of primary ribs 350, for enabling strengthening of the inner panel 310. In an embodiment the one or more of primary ribs 350 radially extend from a central connecting portion 360 of the inner panel 310. Further, a one or more of secondary ribs 400 are disposed in between at least two primary ribs 350. The primary ribs 350 along with the secondary ribs 400, ensure increased strengthening of the inner panel 310.
[0060] Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in the light of above disclosure. Therefore, within the scope of claims of the present subject matter, the present disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERAL
100: Vehicle
200: Frame assembly
105: Handlebar assembly
110: Headlamp assembly
111: Turn signal lamp
121: Fork assembly
125: Front wheel
110: Headlamp assembly
115: Front cover
120: Front fender
130: Leg shield
135: Seat assembly
140: Under-seat cover
145: Floorboard
150: Panel assembly
165: Pillion handle
170: Tail lamp;
175: Left and right side covers
180: Rear fender
190: Rear wheel
205: Head tube
210: Down frame
215: First bracket
220: Down support frame
235: Pillion bracket
255: Rear frame
300: Panel assembly
310: Inner panel
320: Outer panel
320a: Outer surface of outer panel
320b: Inner surface of outer panel
330: Third engaging means
340: Second engaging means
350: Primary rib
360: Connecting portion
400: Secondary ribs
, Claims:I/We Claim:
1. A vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame assembly (200); and
a panel assembly (300),
said panel assembly (300) comprising:
an inner panel (310); and
an outer panel (320);
wherein said inner panel (310) being configured to be fixedly attached to at least a portion of said a frame assembly (200), and said outer panel (320) being configured to be detachably attached with at least a portion of said inner panel (310).
2. vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame assembly (200); and
a panel assembly (300),
said panel assembly (300) comprising:
an inner panel (310); and
an outer panel (320);
wherein, said inner panel (310) being configured to be fixedly attached to at least a portion of said a frame assembly (200), and said outer panel (320) being configured to be rolled over and detachably attached with an outer surface of said inner panel (310).
3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said outer panel (320) being configured to be detachably attached with at least a portion of said inner panel (310) by means of one or more first engaging means and one or more first engaging provision.
4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said one or more first engaging provision being configured to engage with said one or more first engaging means.
5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said inner panel (310) being configured to be fixedly attached with at least a portion of said frame assembly (200) by means of one or more second engaging means (340) and one or more third engaging means (330).
6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein one of said one or more second engaging means (340) and one or more third engaging means (330) being integrally fixed with said inner panel (310).
7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said one or more second engaging means (340) being one or more protruded elongated structures, enabling mounting of said inner panel (310) with at least one edge of a frame member (205, 210, 220, 255, 215, 235) of said frame assembly (200).
8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said inner panel (310) being a ribbed structure capable of covering said frame assembly (200) from at least one side of the vehicle (100).
9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said inner panel (310) being a ribbed structure and at least another portion of said inner panel (310) being a non-ribbed structure.
10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said inner panel (310) includes one or more primary ribs (350) radially extending from a central connecting portion (360) of said inner panel (310).
11. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein one or more secondary ribs (400) being disposed in between at least two primary ribs (350).
12. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said outer panel (320) being a coloured panel.
13. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said one or more first engaging means being one of a pasting means, magnetic means, and fastening means.
14. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said outer panel (320) being within the range of 0.1 mm to 0.9 mm thickness.
15. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein one of said inner panel (310), one or more primary ribs (350), and one or more secondary ribs (400) being made of one of metal, Polypropylene (PP), and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) material.
16. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said outer panel (320), being made one of a metal sheet, Polypropylene (PP), and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) material.
17. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein one of said inner panel (310), one or more primary ribs (350), and one or more secondary ribs (400), being made of rigid material than said outer panel (320) of said panel assembly (300).
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| 1 | 202341007787-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [07-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-07 |
| 2 | 202341007787-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [07-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-07 |
| 3 | 202341007787-FORM 18 [07-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-07 |
| 4 | 202341007787-FORM 1 [07-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-07 |
| 5 | 202341007787-DRAWINGS [07-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-07 |
| 6 | 202341007787-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [07-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-07 |