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

TITLE OF INVENTION
A Saddle Type Vehicle

APPLICANT
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED, an Indian company, having its address at “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006, Tamil Nadu, India.

PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION
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 saddle type vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to provision of a motor controller in a saddle type vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] In conventional saddle type vehicles, particularly saddle type electric vehicles, large electronic components are required to be accommodated around the utility box, which results in a compromise in the size of the utility box. In one such conventional vehicle, to accommodate the large electrical component, such as an Electronic Control Unit (ECU), modifications are required to be made to the utility box. In addition, conventional arrangements to accommodate the ECU, wherein the ECU is disposed on a wall of the utility box causes an increase in size of a vehicle body. This increase in size of vehicle body becomes necessary to supress the ECU accommodation, to improve appearance and to acquire the required capacity of the utility box.
[003] Further, another constraint in packaging of the electronic components like an ECU is that since these electronic components generate a large amount of heat, necessary cooling arrangements need to be made for the components. In conventional vehicles, dedicated cooling arrangements are made for these electronic components by way of an air inlet capable of introducing external cooling air and the air outlet of the air inlet is directed toward the controller However, provision of these air inlets is not only sophisticated, resulting in increased costs and complexity, but also hampers the aesthetics of the vehicle.
[004] Conventionally, the ECU or a controller for the traction motor is located horizontally. The ECU is conventionally located centrally between the chassis frame right and the chassis frame left, and is located towards the front side of the utility box. However, in these conventional arrangements, there is only a limited air flow over the ECU for cooling of the ECU because the ECU is substantially covered by the seat front cover. Moreover, in such an arrangement, an additional external force is experienced by the ECU when the rider sits on the seat, due to which a disturbance is caused in the coupling of the ECU or the motor controller with other vehicle components. In addition, the horizontal mounting of the ECU also results in an increased stress on the terminals of the controller due to wire routing and wire clamping.
[005] Thus, there is a need in the art for a saddle type vehicle which addresses the aforementioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[006] In an aspect, the present invention is directed towards a saddle type vehicle. The saddle type vehicle has a head pipe, a main tube extending rearwardly and downwardly from the head pipe and a pair of rear frames extending rearwardly from the main tube. The the pair of rear frames are configured to support a seat assembly and the pair of rear frames have a right rear frame and a left rear frame when viewed in a vehicle rear view. A traction motor is configured to provide traction force for the saddle type vehicle. A motor controller is configured to control the traction motor of the saddle type vehicle. The motor controller is disposed on the right rear frame and is disposed offset from the right rear frame in a vehicle top view, extends downwardly from the right rear frame.
[007] In an embodiment of the invention, the motor controller is disposed offset towards an outer side of the right rear frame in the vehicle top view, and the motor controller extends downwardly from the right rear frame with a pre-defined orientation angle with a vertical plane in a vehicle side view.
[008] In a further embodiment of the invention, the saddle type vehicle has a utility box disposed between the left rear frame and the right rear frame; and a right side body cover disposed on the outer side of the right rear frame in a vehicle width direction, wherein the motor controller is disposed between the utility box and the right side body cover in a vehicle width direction.
[009] In a further embodiment of the invention, the saddle type vehicle has a mounting bracket extending downwardly from the right rear frame and the mounting bracket is attached to the right rear frame. The mounting bracket is configured to detachably receive the motor controller.
[010] In a further embodiment of the invention, the mounting bracket has a pair of long members being connected to the right rear frame, and extending downwardly from the right rear frame. A pair of cross members extends between the pair of long members, wherein the pair of cross members are configured to receive the motor controller, thereby disposing the motor controller on the right rear frame.
[011] In a further embodiment of the invention, the motor controller has a plurality of cooling fins, and the plurality of cooling fins is provided facing the right side body cover in a vehicle width direction.
[012] In a further embodiment of the invention, the motor controller has a first electronic component that is mounted on one of the pair of long members, and is provided on a left side of the motor controller in a vehicle left side view.
[013] In a further embodiment of the invention, the first electronic component has a relay for connecting the motor controller to a battery of the saddle type vehicle.
[014] In a further embodiment of the invention, the motor controller has a second electronic component that is mounted on one of the pair of long members, and is provided on a right side of the motor controller in the vehicle left side view.
[015] In a further embodiment of the invention, the second electronic component has a relay for connecting the motor controller to the traction motor of the saddle type vehicle.
[016] In a further embodiment of the invention, the motor controller has a third electronic component for connecting the motor controller to a plurality of input and output signal pins and the third electronic component is provided on a bottom side of the motor controller in the vehicle left side view.
[017] In another aspect of the invention, the present invention relates to a mounting bracket for a saddle type vehicle. The mounting bracket has a pair of long members extending parallelly to each other. The mounting bracket has a pair of cross members extending between the pair of long members, wherein the pair of cross members are configured to receive a motor controller of the saddle type vehicle.
[018] In an embodiment of the invention, the pair of long members has a front long member and a rear long member.
[019] In a further embodiment of the invention, the mounting bracket has a front mounting flange protruding forwardly from the front long member, and the front mounting flange is configured to receive a first electronic component.
[020] In a further embodiment of the invention, the first electronic component has a relay for connecting the motor controller to a battery of the saddle type vehicle.
[021] In another embodiment of the invention, the mounting bracket has a rear mounting flange protruding rearwardly from the rear long member and the rear mounting flange is configured to receive a second electronic component.
[022] In a further embodiment of the invention, the second electronic component has a relay for connecting the motor controller to a traction motor of the saddle type vehicle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[023] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
Figure 1 illustrates a left side view of an exemplary saddle type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 2 illustrates a right side view of the saddle type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 3 illustrates a top view of the saddle type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of the saddle type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 5A and 5B illustrates a right perspective view and a right side view of the saddle type vehicle respectively, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 6 illustrates an exploded view of a mounting bracket and a motor controller of a saddle type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 illustrates a top perspective view of the saddle type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[024] The present invention relates to a saddle type vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to provision of a motor controller on a saddle type vehicle.
[025] Figure 1 illustrates a left-side view of an exemplary saddle type vehicle 10, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The vehicle 10 comprises a frame structure (not shown). The frame structure comprises a head pipe (not shown), and a main tube (not shown), which extends rearwardly and downwardly from the head pipe to a floorboard 18. One or more front suspensions 44 connect a front wheel 14 to a handlebar 20, which forms a steering assembly of the vehicle 10. The steering assembly is rotatably disposed about the head pipe. The main tube further includes a portion extending horizontally and rearwardly in a vehicle front rear direction. Further, the frame structure includes a pair of rear frames 60 (shown in Figure 2) that extend rearwardly from the main tube. The pair of rear frames 60 extend inclinedly rearward towards a rear portion of the vehicle 10.
[026] The vehicle 10 includes a power unit that comprises an electric drive source, namely a traction motor 110 (shown in Figure 2). The power unit is coupled to a rear wheel 16. In one embodiment, the power unit is swingably connected to the frame structure. In one embodiment, the traction motor 110 is mounted to a swing arm (not shown) and the swing arm is swingably connected to the frame structure. A seat assembly 29 is disposed above the power unit and is supported by the pair of rear frames 60. The seat assembly 29 is hingedly openable. The frame structure defines a step-through portion ahead of the seat assembly 29. The floorboard 18 is disposed at the step-through portion, wherein a rider can operate the vehicle 10 in a seated position by resting feet on the floorboard 18. Further, the floorboard 18 is capable of carrying loads.
[027] Further, the frame structure is covered by plurality of body panels including a front panel assembly 30 having a front style panel 30A and a rear panel 30B, an under-seat cover 32, and a left side body cover 33 and a right-side body cover (not shown) disposed on the frame structure and covering the frame structure and parts mounted thereof.
[028] In addition, a front fender 28 is covering at least a portion of the front wheel 14. A utility box (not shown) is disposed below the seat assembly 29 and is supported by the frame structure. A rear fender 26 covers at least a portion of the rear wheel 16 and is positioned upwardly of the rear wheel 16. One or more rear suspension(s) 46 are provided in the rear portion of the vehicle 10 for connecting the swing arm and the rear wheel 16 to the frame structure for damping the forces from the rear wheel 16 and the traction motor 110 from reaching the frame structure.
[029] Furthermore, the vehicle 10 comprises of plurality of electrical and electronic components including a headlight 36, a taillight 38, and an alternator (not shown).
[030] As further illustrated in Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 4, the saddle type vehicle 10 has the pair of rear frames 60 extending rearwardly from the main tube. As mentioned earlier, the pair of rear frames 60 are configured to support the seat assembly 29. As illustrated, the pair of rear frames 60 have a right rear frame 60A and a left rear frame when viewed in a vehicle rear view. Herein, the right rear frame 60A and the left rear frame extend parallelly to each other. As further illustrated in Figure 2 and Figure 3, the saddle type vehicle 10 has the traction motor 110, wherein the traction motor 110 is configured to provide traction force for the saddle type vehicle 10.
[031] The saddle type vehicle 10 further comprises a motor controller 120, wherein the motor controller 120 is configured to control the traction motor 110 of the saddle type vehicle 10. The motor controller 120 is connected to traction motor 110 through three-phase wires which provide the necessary Alternating Current power to run the traction motor 110 as per requirement. The phase wires of the motor controller 120 also act as the input for conversion of AC power to DC power during regenerative charging, wherein the motor controller 120 performs the regeneration with predefined current limits.
[032] As illustrated in Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 4, the motor controller 120 is disposed on the right rear frame 60A. Further, the motor controller 120 is disposed offset from the right rear frame 60A in a vehicle top view. Furthermore, the motor controller 120 extends downwardly from the right rear frame 60A. As a result, a disposition of a motor controller 120 is provided wherein the motor controller 120 is disposed on the right rear frame 60A and in a substantially vertical manner, which ensures that there is no obstruction of air flow to the motor controller 120 due to any seat cover, ensuring adequate cooling, and no additional force is acted upon the motor controller 120 when the rider sits on the seat assembly 29.
[033] As illustrated in the embodiment depicted in Figure 3 and Figure 4, the motor controller 120 is disposed mounted with an offset towards an outer side of the right rear frame 60A in the vehicle top view. In other words, in a top view, the motor controller 120 is arranged offset from a vertical plane of the right rear frame 60A. Such an offset arrangement of the motor controller 120, particularly the motor controller 120 being offset towards an outer side of the right rear frame 60A ensures that the space available between the right rear frame 60A and the left rear frame is not reduced or compromised. Further, the motor controller 120 extends downwardly from the right rear frame 60A with a pre-defined orientation angle from a vertical plane in a vehicle side view. This pre-defined orientation angle ensures that a large amount of air flows over the motor controller 120 ensuring adequate cooling. In an embodiment, the motor controller 120 extends orthogonally to the extension of the portion of the right rear frame 60A, on which the motor controller 120 is disposed.
[034] In a further embodiment, the saddle type vehicle 10 has the utility box (not shown). The utility box is disposed between the left rear frame and the right rear frame 60A. Further, the saddle type vehicle 10 has the right side body cover disposed on the outer side of the right rear frame 60A in a vehicle width direction. Herein, the motor controller 120 is disposed between the utility box and the right side body cover in a vehicle width direction. Further, since the motor controller 120 is disposed on an outer side of the right rear frame 60A in the vehicle width direction, the utility box space is not compromised. Further, a substantial orientation of the motor controller 120 also ensures that the size and width of the right side body cover need not be increased to accommodate the motor controller 120.
[035] Reference is made to Figure 5A, Figure 5B and Figure 6, wherein as illustrated, to facilitate the disposition of the motor controller 120 on the right rear frame 60A, the saddle type vehicle 10 has a mounting bracket 130. As illustrated, the mounting bracket 130 extends downwardly from the right rear frame 60A and the mounting bracket 130 is attached to the right rear frame 60A. In that, the mounting bracket 130 is configured to detachably receive the motor controller 120.
[036] As further illustrated, in an embodiment, the mounting bracket 130 has a pair of long members 132A, 132B that are connected to the right rear frame 60A. The pair of long members 132A, 132B extend downwardly from the right rear frame 60A. The mounting bracket 130 has a pair of cross members 134A, 134B that extend between the pair of long members 132A, 132B. Herein, the pair of cross members 134A, 134B are configured to receive the motor controller 120, thereby disposing the motor controller 120 on the right rear frame 60A.
[037] As further illustrated in Figure 6, the motor controller 120 comprises a plurality of cooling fins 122, and the plurality of cooling fins 122 is provided facing the right side body cover in a vehicle width direction. The plurality of cooling fins 122 extend vertically along the length of the motor controller 120. The plurality of cooling fins 122 are provided such that the air flowing over the motor controller 120, passed over the cooling fins 122 and the plurality of cooling fins 122 provide an increased surface area for increased heat transfer between the motor controller 120 and the atmospheric air. In an embodiment, every fin of the plurality of cooling fins 122 has an equal length.
[038] As further illustrated in Figure 7, in an embodiment, the motor controller 120 comprises a first electronic component 124. Herein, as illustrated, the first electronic component 124 is mounted on one of the pair of long members 132A, 134B, and is provided on a left side of the motor controller 120 in a vehicle left side view. Such a disposition of the first electronic component 124 prevents stress in the routing and clamping of cables around the motor controller 120. In an embodiment, the first electronic component 124 comprises a relay for connecting the motor controller 120 to a battery 140 (shown in Figure 2) of the saddle type vehicle 10. Since the relay connecting the motor controller 120 to the battery 140 is located on a left side of the motor controller 120, i.e. on same side as the battery 140, the length of cable required to connect the battery 140 to the motor controller 120 is reduced. In an embodiment, the first electronic component 124 is engaged in a pre-charge path. The relay of the first electronic component 124 is normally closed. In operation, after ignition is switched on, current flows through this relay and a capacitor of the motor controller 120 charges through a pre-charge resistor built into the motor controller 120.
[039] As further illustrated in Figure 7, in an embodiment, the motor controller 120 comprises a second electronic component 126. The second electronic component 126 is mounted on one of the pair of long members 132A, 134B, and is provided on a right side of the motor controller 120 in the vehicle left side view. Such a disposition of the first electronic component 124 prevents stress in the routing and clamping of cables around the motor controller 120. In an embodiment, the second electronic component 126 comprises a relay for connecting the motor controller 120 to the traction motor 110 of the saddle type vehicle 10. Since the relay connecting the motor controller 120 to the traction motor 110 is located on a right side of the motor controller 120, i.e. on same side as the traction motor 110, the length of cable required to connect the traction motor 110 to the motor controller 120 is reduced. In an embodiment, in operation, once the pre-charge capacitor of the motor controller 120 is charged, the motor controller 120 turns on will turn on the relay of the second electronic component 126 so as to supply power to the traction motor 110.
[040] As further illustrated in Figure 7, the motor controller 120 comprises a third electronic component 128 for connecting the motor controller 120 to a plurality of input and output signal pins. The third electronic component 128 is provided on a bottom side of the motor controller 120 in the vehicle left side view. Such a disposition allows for avoidance of any interference between the cables for input and output signal pins and other vehicle cables. In an embodiment, the third electronic component 128 is a connector for connecting the motor controller to the various sensors in the saddle type vehicle 10 such as a speed sensor, motor temperature sensor etc. thereby providing input parameters for controlling the traction motor 110.
[041] In another aspect, the present invention relates to a mounting bracket 130 for a saddle type vehicle 10. Herein, the mounting bracket 130 comprises a pair of long members 132A , 132B. The pair of long members 132A, 132B extend parallelly to each other. The pair of long members 132A, 132B have through holes thereon and are configured to be connected or attached to the frame structure of the saddle type vehicle 10. Further, the pair of long members 132A, 132B are provided with a plurality of longitudinal slots, which results in the weight of the pair of long members 132A, 132B being reduced.
[042] The mounting bracket 130 further has a pair of cross members 134A, 134B. Herein, the pair of cross members 134A, 134B extend between the pair of long members 132A, 132B, wherein the pair of cross members 134A, 134B are configured to receive a motor controller 120 of the saddle type vehicle 10. Through holes are provided on the pair of cross members 134A, 134B along with corresponding through holes on the motor controller 120 of the saddle type vehicle. A plurality of fasteners pass through the through holes on the pair of cross members 134A, 134B and the motor controller 120, thereby allowing the pair of cross members 134A, 134B to receive the motor controller 120.
[043] As illustrated in Figure 6, the pair of long members 132A, 132B comprise a front long member 132A and a rear long member 132B. As illustrated in Figure 6 and Figure 7, the mounting bracket 130 comprises a front mounting flange 136. The front mounting flange 136 protrudes forwardly from the front long member 132A, and the front mounting flange 136 is configured to receive a first electronic component 124. Herein, in an embodiment, the first electronic component 124 comprises a relay for connecting the motor controller 120 to the battery 140 of the saddle type vehicle 10.
[044] As further illustrated in Figure 7, the mounting bracket 130 has a rear mounting flange 138. The rear mounting flange 138 protrudes rearwardly from the rear long member 132B and the rear mounting flange 138 is configured to receive a second electronic component 126. Herein, in an embodiment, the second electronic component 126 comprises a relay for connecting the motor controller 120 to the traction motor 110 of the saddle type vehicle 10.
[045] Advantageously, the present invention allows for provision of the motor controller in a location wherein the air flow towards the motor controller is not obstructed, thus allowing for better heat dissipation and better cooling characteristics. In addition, provision of plurality of cooling fins on the motor controller also ensures increased heat dissipation. Further, since the motor controller is not covered by any cover towards the bottom of the motor controller, the air flow to the motor controller is also increased.
[046] Further, the provision of the motor controller on the outer side of the right rear frame and between the utility box and the right body cover also ensures that the space in the utility box is not compromised and the size of the vehicle need not be increased to accommodate the motor controller.
[047] Furthermore, due to the location of the first electronic component and the second electronic component, the length of the wire harness required to connect the motor controller to the battery, and the motor controller to the traction motor is also reduced. In addition, the cross member of the mounting bracket enables proper and rigid mounting of the motor controller and reduces the movement of the motor controller.
[048] While the present invention has been described with respect to certain embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modification may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.

List of Reference Numerals
10: Saddle Type Vehicle
14: Front Wheel
16: Rear Wheel
18: Floorboard
20: Handlebar
26: Rear Fender
28: Front Fender
29: Seat Assembly
30: Front Panel Assembly
30A: Front Style Panel
30B: Rear Panel
32: Under Seat Cover
33: Left side body cover
36: Headlight
38: Taillight
44: Front Suspension
46: Rear Suspension
60: Pair of Rear Frames
60A: Right Rear Frame
110: Traction Motor
120: Motor Controller
122: Plurality of cooling fins
124: First Electronic Component
126: Second Electronic Component
128: Third Electronic Component
130: Mounting Bracket
132A, 132B: Pair of Long Members
132A: Front Long Member
132B: Rear Long Member
134A, 134B: Pair of Cross Members
136: Front Mounting Flange
138: Rear Mounting Flange
140: Battery
, Claims:WE CLAIM:
1. A saddle type vehicle (10), comprising:
a head pipe,
a main tube extending rearwardly and downwardly from the head pipe;
a pair of rear frames (60) extending rearwardly from the main tube, the pair of rear frames (60) being configured to support a seat assembly (29), the pair of rear frames (60) having a right rear frame (60A) and a left rear frame when viewed in a vehicle rear view;
a traction motor (110), the traction motor (110) being configured to provide traction force for the saddle type vehicle (10); and
a motor controller (120), the motor controller (120) being configured to control the traction motor (110) of the saddle type vehicle (10), the motor controller (120) being disposed on the right rear frame (60A), the motor controller (120) being disposed offset from the right rear frame (60A) in a vehicle top view, and the motor controller (120) extends downwardly from the right rear frame (60A) .

2. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the motor controller (120) being disposed offset towards an outer side of the right rear frame (60A) in the vehicle top view, and the motor controller extending downwardly from the right rear frame (60A) with a pre-defined orientation angle with a vertical plane in a vehicle side view.

3. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 2, comprising a utility box disposed between the left rear frame and the right rear frame (60A); and a right side body cover disposed on the outer side of the right rear frame (60A) in a vehicle width direction, wherein the motor controller (120) is disposed between the utility box and the right side body cover in a vehicle width direction.

4. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a mounting bracket (130) extending downwardly from the right rear frame (60A), the mounting bracket (130) being attached to the right rear frame (60A), and the mounting bracket (130) being configured to detachably receive the motor controller (120).

5. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the mounting bracket (130) comprises a pair of long members (132A, 132B) being connected to the right rear frame (60A), and extending downwardly from the right rear frame (60A); and a pair of cross members (134A, 134B) extending between the pair of long members (132A, 132B), wherein the pair of cross members (134A, 134B) are configured to receive the motor controller (120), thereby disposing the motor controller (120) on the right rear frame (60A).

6. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the motor controller (120) comprises a plurality of cooling fins (122), and the plurality of cooling fins (122) is provided facing the right side body cover in a vehicle width direction.

7. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the motor controller (120) comprises a first electronic component (124) , the first electronic component (124) being mounted on one of the pair of long members (132A, 134B), and being provided on a left side of the motor controller (120) in a vehicle left side view.

8. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the first electronic component (124) comprises a relay for connecting the motor controller (120) to a battery (140) of the saddle type vehicle (10).

9. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the motor controller (120) comprises a second electronic component (126), the second electronic component (126) being mounted on one of the pair of long members (132A, 134B), and being provided on a right side of the motor controller (120) in the vehicle left side view.

10. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the second electronic component (126) comprises a relay for connecting the motor controller (120) to the traction motor (110) of the saddle type vehicle (10).

11. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the motor controller (120) comprises a third electronic component (128) for connecting the motor controller (120) to a plurality of input and output signal pins, the third electronic component (128) being provided on a bottom side of the motor controller (120) in the vehicle left side view.

12. A mounting bracket (130) for a saddle type vehicle (10), the mounting bracket (130) comprising:
a pair of long members (132A , 132B), the pair of long members (132A, 132B) extending parallelly to each other; and
a pair of cross members (134A, 134B), the pair of cross members (134A, 134B) extending between the pair of long members (132A, 132B), wherein the pair of cross members (134A, 134B) are configured to receive a motor controller (120) of the saddle type vehicle (10).

13. The mounting bracket (130) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the pair of long members (132A, 132B) comprise a front long member (132A) and a rear long member (132B).

14. The mounting bracket (130) as claimed in claim 13, comprising a front mounting flange (136), the front mounting flange (136) protruding forwardly from the front long member (132A), and the front mounting flange (136) being configured to receive a first electronic component (124)

15. The mounting bracket (130) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the first electronic component (124) comprises a relay for connecting the motor controller (120) to a battery (140) of the saddle type vehicle (10).

16. The mounting bracket (130) as claimed in claim 13, comprising a rear mounting flange (138), the rear mounting flange (138) protruding rearwardly from the rear long member (132B), the rear mounting flange (138) being configured to receive a second electronic component (126).

17. The mounting bracket (130) as claimed in claim 16, wherein the second electronic component (126) comprises a relay for connecting the motor controller (120) to a traction motor (110) of the saddle type vehicle (10).

Dated this 17th day of May 2023
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
By their Agent & Attorney

(Nikhil Ranjan)
of Khaitan & Co
Reg No IN/PA-1471