DESC:CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The application claims priority from an Indian Provisional Application Number: 202341040158 filed on 13-06-2023, the complete disclosures of which, are herein incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND
Technical Field
[0002] The present disclosure relates to two-wheeled vehicles, and more particularly to a system to unlock a floorboard of a vehicle.
Description of the Related Art
[0003] In general, an electric vehicle is defined as a vehicle that can be powered by an electric motor. The electric motor derives energy from a battery pack. In some specific cases, the electric motor draws electrical energy from one or more battery packs. Further, the one or more battery packs of the electric vehicles will be charged from an external power source. Most electric automobile manufacturers place the one or more battery packs in a floorboard tray. The floorboard tray is covered by a floorboard cover.
[0004] In a conventional approach, automobile manufacturers fixed the one or more battery packs on a frame of the electric vehicle using one or more fastening techniques. In some cases, the one or more battery packs may be over-drained beyond its actual level. In such cases, the one or more battery packs need to be detached from the electric vehicle for charging. Since the one or more battery packs are fixed on the frame using the one or more fastening techniques, detaching the one or more battery packs are very difficult for a user. The user of the electric vehicle must approach a service center or a professional to detach the one or more battery packs from the vehicle to charge the one or more battery packs again. So, the conventional approach is not efficient to solve the above-mentioned problem.
[0005] Accordingly, there remains a need for an improved system to unlock a floorboard of the vehicle and therefore address the aforementioned issues.

SUMMARY
[0006] Accordingly, the embodiments herein disclose a system to unlock a floorboard of a vehicle. A switching member is configured to allow a rider of the vehicle to initiate a process of unlocking the floorboard of the vehicle. A primary connecting member is positioned between the switching member and a floorboard tray to enable a connection between the switching member and the floorboard tray. A floorboard cover is configured to cover a battery pack from the top. The battery pack includes one or more cells to provide desired voltage output to the vehicle. The floorboard tray is configured to provide a predetermined space to accommodate the battery pack. The predetermined space of the floorboard tray depends on the size of the battery pack including one or more walls, a junction bracket, one or more auxiliary connecting members, and one or more locking members.
[0007] In one embodiment, the junction bracket is positioned on the one or more walls of the floorboard tray. The junction bracket includes a retractable connecting member. The retractable connecting member is positioned underneath the junction bracket to retract the junction bracket to an original position. The junction bracket is connected to the switching member via the primary connecting member. The one or more auxiliary connecting members are positioned between the junction bracket and one or more locking members. The one or more locking members are positioned on one or more walls of the floorboard tray using one or more locking mechanisms. The one or more locking members are connected to the one or more auxiliary connecting members.
[0008] In another embodiment, the connection between the switching member and the floorboard tray includes a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, and a data connection.
[0009] In yet another embodiment, the one or more walls of the floorboard tray include a front wall, a back wall, a left-side wall, and a right-side wall.
[0010] In yet another embodiment, the switching member includes a mechanical switch, an electrical switch, an electro-mechanical switch, and a sensor-based switch.
[0011] In yet another embodiment, the auxiliary connecting member includes a first auxiliary connecting member, and a second auxiliary connecting member.
[0012] In yet another embodiment, the one or more locking members include a first locking member, and a second locking member. The junction bracket and the first locking member are connected via the first auxiliary connecting member. The junction bracket and the second locking member are connected via the second auxiliary connecting member. The first auxiliary connecting member and the second auxiliary connecting member joined together and connected to the junction bracket.
[0013] In yet another embodiment, the first locking member includes a first portion, and a second portion. The second locking member includes a third portion, and a fourth portion. The first portion, and the third portion are positioned corresponding to the second portion, and the fourth portion. The second portion is mechanically coupled to the first portion. The fourth portion is mechanically coupled to the third portion.
[0014] In yet another embodiment, the second portion, and the fourth portion are projected towards the floorboard cover from the first portion, and the third portion to arrest or hold the floorboard cover in a predetermined position. The floorboard cover touches the battery pack when the battery pack is placed inside the battery tray.
[0015] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the invention thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0016] The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following detailed description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0017] FIG. 1 illustrates an exploded view of a system to unlock a floorboard of a vehicle according to an embodiment herein;
[0018] FIG. 2A illustrates a side perspective view & FIG. 2B illustrates a front view of the floorboard tray of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein; and
[0019] FIG. 3A illustrates a side view and FIG. 3B illustrates a top perspective view of the floorboard tray according to an embodiment herein.
[0020] It may be noted that to the extent possible, like reference numerals have been used to represent like elements in the drawing. Further, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that elements in the drawing are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the dimension of some of the elements in the drawing may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve the understanding of aspects of the invention. Furthermore, the elements may have been represented in the drawing by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to the understanding the embodiments of the invention so as not to obscure the drawing with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0021] In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter can each be used independently of one another or with any combination of other features. An individual feature may not address all of the problems discussed above or might address only some of the problems discussed above. Some of the problems discussed above might not be fully addressed by any of the features described herein.
[0022] The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth.
[0023] The word “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited by such examples. In addition, any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes,” “has,” “contains,” and other similar words are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive—in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as an open transition word—without precluding any additional or other elements.
[0024] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” or “an instance” or “one instance” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0025] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0026] The accompanying drawings are used to help easily understand various technical features and it should be understood that the embodiments presented herein are not limited by the accompanying drawings. As such, the present disclosure should be construed to extend to any alterations, equivalents and substitutes in addition to those which are particularly set out in the accompanying drawings. Although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are generally only used to distinguish one element from another.
[0027] Accordingly, the embodiments herein disclose a system to unlock a floorboard of a vehicle. A switching member is configured to allow a rider of the vehicle to initiate a process of unlocking the floorboard of the vehicle. A primary connecting member is positioned between the switching member and a floorboard tray to enable a connection between the switching member and the floorboard tray. A floorboard cover is configured to cover a battery pack from the top. The battery pack includes one or more cells to provide desired voltage output to the vehicle. The floorboard tray is configured to provide a predetermined space to accommodate the battery pack. The predetermined space of the floorboard tray depends on the size of the battery pack including one or more walls, a junction bracket, one or more auxiliary connecting members, and one or more locking members.
[0028] In one embodiment, the junction bracket is positioned on the one or more walls of the floorboard tray. The junction bracket includes a retractable connecting member. The retractable connecting member is positioned underneath the junction bracket to retract the junction bracket to an original position. The junction bracket is connected to the switching member via the primary connecting member. The one or more auxiliary connecting members are positioned between the junction bracket and one or more locking members. The one or more locking members are positioned on one or more walls of the floorboard tray using one or more locking mechanisms. The one or more locking members are connected to the one or more auxiliary connecting members.
[0029] Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 to 3, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, these are shown as preferred embodiments.
[0030] FIG. 1 illustrates an exploded view of a system 100 to unlock a floorboard of a vehicle according to an embodiment herein. The system 100 includes a switching member 102, a primary connecting member 104, a floorboard cover 106, a battery pack 108, and a floorboard tray 110. The switching member 102 is connected to the primary connecting member 104. The switching member 102 is configured to allow a rider of the vehicle to activate an unlocking process of the floorboard of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the switching member 102 is a mechanical switch, an electrical switch, an electro-mechanical switch, a sensor-based switch, and the like.
[0031] In another embodiment, the switching member 102 is a part of a display unit (E.g., a touch screen) of the vehicle which means the rider of the vehicle can activate the switching member 102 by providing inputs to the display unit by touching. The primary connecting member 104 is positioned between the switching member 102 and the floorboard tray 110. The primary connecting member 104 is configured to enable a mechanical connection between the switching member 102 and the floorboard tray 110. In one embodiment, the primary connecting member 104 is configured to enable an electrical connection between the switching member 102 and the floorboard tray 110. In another embodiment, the primary connecting member 104 is configured to enable a data connection between the switching member 102 and the floorboard tray 110.
[0032] In another embodiment, the primary connecting member 104 is capable of passing mechanical energy, electrical energy, one or more signals, and the like. In yet another embodiment, the one or more signals are analog signals, digital signals, and the like. In yet another embodiment, the primary connecting member 104 is a cable, a string, a wire, and the like.
[0033] The floorboard tray 110 provides a predetermined space to accommodate the battery pack 108. In one embodiment, the predetermined space of the floorboard tray 110 depends on the size of the battery pack 108. The battery pack 108 includes one or more cells to provide the desired voltage output to the vehicle. The floorboard cover 106 is configured to cover the battery pack 108 from the top.
[0034] FIG. 2A illustrates a side perspective view & FIG. 2B illustrates a front view of the floorboard tray 110 of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein. The floorboard tray 110 includes one or more walls 110A-D. In an embodiment, the one or more walls 110A-D include a front wall 110A, a back wall 110B, a left-side wall 110C, and a right-side wall 110D. The floorboard tray 110 further includes a junction bracket 202, one or more auxiliary connecting members 204, and one or more locking members 206.
[0035] The junction bracket 202 is positioned on the one or more walls 110 (A-D) of the floorboard tray 110. The junction bracket 202 is positioned between the one or more locking members 206. In an embodiment, the one or more locking members 206 include, but not limited to, a first locking member 206A and a second locking member 206B. The junction bracket 202 and the one or more locking members 206 are connected by the one or more auxiliary connecting members 204. In an embodiment, one or more auxiliary connecting members 204 include, but not limited to, a first auxiliary connecting member 204A and a second auxiliary connecting member 204B. In one embodiment, the junction bracket 202 and the first locking member 206A are connected via the first auxiliary connecting member 204A, and the junction bracket 202 and the second locking member 206B are connected via the second auxiliary connecting member 204B. Then both the first auxiliary connecting member 204A and the second auxiliary connecting member 204B joined together and connected to the junction bracket 202.
[0036] Then junction bracket 202 is connected to the switching member 102 via the primary connecting member 104. Furthermore, the junction bracket 202 includes a retractable connecting member 212. The retractable connecting member 212 is positioned underneath the junction bracket 202 to retract the junction bracket 202 to an original position.
[0037] The one or more locking members 206 are positioned on the one or more walls 110A-D of the floorboard tray 110 using one or more locking mechanisms. In one embodiment, the one or more locking mechanisms are a press fit and the like.
[0038] The one or more locking members 206 are positioned on the front wall 110A of the floorboard tray 110. In one embodiment, the one or more locking members 206 are positioned on the back wall 110B of the floorboard tray 110. In another embodiment, the one or more locking members 206 are positioned on the left-side wall 110C of the floorboard tray 110. In yet another embodiment, the one or more locking members 206 are positioned on the right-side wall 110D of the floorboard tray 110. In yet another embodiment, the one or more locking members 206 is positioned on the inner walls of the floorboard tray 110. In yet another embodiment, the one or more locking members 206 positioned on the outer walls of the floorboard tray 110.
[0039] In one embodiment, the one or more auxiliary connecting members 204 are positioned between the junction bracket 202 and the one or more locking members 206. The one or more auxiliary connecting members 204 is a cable, a wire, a string, and the like.
[0040] FIG. 3A illustrates a side view and FIG. 3B illustrates a top perspective view of the floorboard tray 110 according to an embodiment herein. The first locking member 206A includes a first portion 208A, and a second portion 208B. The second locking member 206B includes a third portion 210A, and a fourth portion 210B. In one embodiment, the first portion 208A, and the third portion 210A are a latch and the like. In another embodiment, the second portion 208B, and the fourth portion 210B is a switch and the like. In yet another embodiment, the switch is a mechanical switch and the like. In yet another embodiment, the mechanical switch is a plunger and the like.
[0041] The first portion 208A, and the third portion 210A are positioned corresponding to the second portion 208B, and the fourth portion 210B. The second portion 208B is mechanically coupled to the first portion 208A. The fourth portion 210B is mechanically coupled to the third portion 210A. The second portion 208B, and the fourth portion 210B are projected towards the floorboard cover 106 from the first portion 208A, and the third portion 210A, which is positioned on a top portion of the floorboard tray 110, to arrest or hold the floorboard cover 106 in a predetermined position. In one embodiment, the floorboard cover 106 touches the battery pack 108 when the battery pack 108 is placed inside the floorboard tray 110.
[0042] When the rider of the vehicle activates the switching member 102, the primary connecting member 104 activates the junction bracket 202 by pulling the primary connecting member 104. Then the junction bracket 202 activates the first portion 208A of the first locking member 206A and the third portion 210A of the second locking member 206B by using the first auxiliary connecting member 204A, and the second auxiliary connecting member 204B.
[0043] Then the first portion 208A of the first locking member 206A and the third portion 210A of the second locking member 206B activates the second portion 208B of the first locking member 206A and the fourth portion 210B of the second locking member 206B.
[0044] In a typical scenario, the second portion 208B of the first locking member 206A, and the fourth portion 210B of the second locking member 206B are in a retracted position. When the second portion 208B and the fourth portion 210B are in the retracted position which means the second portion 208B and the fourth portion 210B hold the floorboard cover 106 in the predetermined position.
[0045] When the second portion 208B and the fourth portion 210B get activated then the second portion 208B and the fourth portion 210B are in an expanded position to allow the rider of the vehicle to remove the floorboard cover 106 from the floorboard tray 110.
[0046] If the rider places the floorboard cover 106 in the floorboard tray 110, then the second portion 208B and the fourth portion 210B will go to the retracted position to hold the floorboard cover 106 in the predetermined space.
[0047] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the scope of the embodiments as described herein.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

100: System to unlock a floorboard of a vehicle
102: Switching member
104: Primary connecting member
106: Floorboard cover
108: Battery pack
110: Floorboard tray
110 (A-D): One or more walls
202: Junction bracket
204: One or more auxiliary connecting members
204A: First auxiliary connecting member
204B: Second auxiliary connecting member
206: One or more locking members
206A: First locking member
206B: Second locking member
208A: First portion
208B: Second portion
210A: Third portion
210B: Fourth portion
212: Retractable connecting member




,CLAIMS:CLAIMS
I/We claim:
1. A system (100) to unlock a floorboard of a vehicle, comprising:
a switching member (102) is configured to allow a rider of the vehicle to initiate a process of unlocking the floorboard of the vehicle;
a primary connecting member (104) is positioned between the switching member (102) and a floorboard tray (110) to enable a connection between the switching member (102), and the floorboard tray (110);
a floorboard cover (106) is configured to cover a battery pack (108) from a top;
the battery pack (108) comprises one or more cells to provide desired voltage output to the vehicle; and
the floorboard tray (110) is configured to provide a predetermined space to accommodate the battery pack (108), wherein the predetermined space of the floorboard tray (110) depends on the size of the battery pack (108) comprises:
one or more walls (110A-D);
a junction bracket (202) is positioned on the one or more walls (110A-D) of the floorboard tray (110), wherein the junction bracket (202) comprises a retractable connecting member (212), wherein the retractable connecting member (212) is positioned underneath the junction bracket (202) to retract the junction bracket (202) to an original position, wherein the junction bracket (202) is connected to the switching member (102) via the primary connecting member (104);
one or more auxiliary connecting members (204) are positioned between the junction bracket (202) and one or more locking members (206); and
the one or more locking members (206) are positioned on the one or more walls (110A-D) of the floorboard tray (110) using one or more locking mechanisms, wherein the one or more locking members (206) are connected to the one or more auxiliary connecting members (204).

2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connection between the switching member (102), and the floorboard tray (110) comprises at least one mechanical connection, an electrical connection, and a data connection.

3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more walls (110A-D) of the floorboard tray (110) comprises a front wall (110A), a back wall (110B), a left-side wall (110C), and a right-side wall (110D).

4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the switching member (102) comprises at least one of a mechanical switch, an electrical switch, an electro-mechanical switch, and a sensor-based switch.

5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the auxiliary connecting member (204) comprises a first auxiliary connecting member (204A), and a second auxiliary connecting member (204B).

6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more locking members (206) comprise a first locking member (206A), and a second locking member (206B), wherein the junction bracket (202) and the first locking member (206A) are connected via the first auxiliary connecting member (204A), and the junction bracket (202) and the second locking member (206B) are connected via the second auxiliary connecting member (204B), wherein the first auxiliary connecting member (204A) and the second auxiliary connecting member (204B) joined together and connected to the junction bracket (202).

7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the first locking member (206A) comprises a first portion (208A), and a second portion (208B), wherein the second locking member (206B) comprises a third portion (210A), and a fourth portion (210B), wherein the first portion (208A), and the third portion (210A) are positioned corresponding to the second portion (208B), and the fourth portion (210B), wherein the second portion (208B) is mechanically coupled to the first portion (208A), wherein the fourth portion (210B) is mechanically coupled to the third portion (210A).

8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the second portion (208B), and the fourth portion (210B) are projected towards the floorboard cover (106) from the first portion (208A), and the third portion (210A) to arrest or hold the floorboard cover (106) in a predetermined position, wherein the floorboard cover (106) touches the battery pack (108) when the battery pack (108) is placed inside the floorboard tray (110).