Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] Present invention relates to a cover assembly for a two-wheeled vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a side cover assembly for the two-wheeled vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] In conventional vehicles, such as two-wheeled vehicles, cover members are provided on a head tube of the two-wheeled vehicle for shielding and protecting internal components of the vehicle. The cover members comprise a front cover assembly and a rear cover assembly. The front cover assembly is provided in front of the head tube, while the rear cover assembly faces rearwards of the vehicle and is positioned behind the head tube. The front cover assembly and the rear cover assembly are fastened to one another for assembly onto the vehicle. Also, a side cover assembly may be provided to cover side portions of the front cover assembly and the rear cover assembly.
[003] Typically, in two-wheeled vehicles such as straddle-type vehicles, limited space is available between the side cover assembly and a seat, for disposition of a footrest or for conniving a utility space. Thus, the conventional two-wheeled vehicles are plagued with space utilization issues. Moreover, the side cover assembly upon mounting on to the headtube may surround a prime mover of the vehicle. Accordingly, the side cover assembly may be required to be dismantled for accessing the prime mover during a maintenance requirement. Additionally, surrounding the prime mover may hamper air-flow around the prime mover. Thus, the prime mover may not be operating at an optimum temperature, resulting in a loss in performance, which is undesirable.
[004] Thus, there is a need for a side cover assembly for the two-wheeled vehicle, which addresses at least one or more aforementioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[005] In one aspect, a side cover assembly for a two-wheeled vehicle is provided. The side cover assembly comprises one or more inner cover members mounted onto a frame member. Each of the one or more inner cover members comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends vertically about a top-down direction of the two-wheeled vehicle and mounted to the frame member. The second portion of the one or more inner cover members extends rearwardly from a lower portion of the first portion in a front-rear direction of the two-wheeled vehicle. The second portion is adapted to engage with a side cowl of the two-wheeled vehicle. One or more outer cover members are mounted on the one or more inner cover members. One or more support members are disposed between the one or more inner cover members and the one or more outer cover members.
[006] In an embodiment, the side cover assembly comprises a left-side cover assembly and a right-side cover assembly. The left-side cover assembly comprises a left inner cover member mounted onto a left side of the two-wheeled vehicle. The left inner cover member comprises a left first portion extending vertically about the top-down direction of the two-wheeled vehicle and mounted onto the left side of the two-wheeled vehicle. A left second portion extends rearwardly from a lower portion of the left first portion in the front-rear direction of the two-wheeled vehicle. The left second portion is adapted to engage with a left side cover of the two-wheeled vehicle. A left outer cover member is mounted on the left inner cover member and onto the left side of the two-wheeled vehicle. The right-side cover assembly comprises a right inner cover member mounted onto a right-side of the two-wheeled vehicle. Further, the right inner cover member comprises a right first portion extends vertically about the top-down direction of the two-wheeled vehicle and mounted onto the right side of the two-wheeled vehicle. A right second portion extends rearwardly from a lower portion of the right first portion in the front-rear direction of the two-wheeled vehicle. The right second portion is adapted to engage with a right-side cowl of the two-wheeled vehicle. A right outer cover member is mounted on the right inner cover member and onto the right side of the two-wheeled vehicle.
[007] In an embodiment, a left lower end of the left side inner cover member being adapted to be fitted to a right lower end of the right inner cover member to form a tunnel portion. The tunnel portion is configured to allow air flow to a prime mover of the two-wheeled vehicle.
[008] In an embodiment, the one or more support members comprises one or more footrest members. The one or more footrest members comprises a left footrest member and a right footrest member. The left footrest member is located proximal to the lower portion of the left inner panel member and the left footrest member is mounted between the left outer cover member and the left inner cover member. The right footrest member is located proximal to the lower end of the right inner cover member and is mounted between the right outer cover member and the right inner cover member.
[009] In an embodiment, the one or more inner cover members comprise at least one deflector member integrated on an inner surface of the first portion of the one or more inner cover members.
[010] In an embodiment, the one or more inner cover members comprises one or more cutouts provided on an inner surface of the first portion of the one or more inner cover members, wherein the one or more cutouts extend along the first portion in a left-right direction of the two-wheeled vehicle.
[011] In an embodiment, the one or more inner cover members comprises at least one mud flap extending downwardly from the lower portion of the first portion in the top-down direction of the two-wheeled vehicle.
[012] In an embodiment, the one or more support members comprises one or more rib members disposed between the one or more inner cover members and the one or more outer cover members.
[013] In an embodiment, the side cover assembly comprises one or more sleeve members extending laterally from the one or more inner cover members. The one or more sleeve members are oriented towards the prime mover of the two-wheeled vehicle, wherein the one or more sleeve members are provided with at least one slit. The at least one slit is adapted to provide access for inspection of the prime mover.
[014] In an embodiment, the two-wheeled vehicle comprise the frame member and the side cover assembly mounted to the frame member. The side cover assembly comprises the one or more inner cover members mounted onto a frame member. Each of the one or more inner cover members comprises the first portion extending vertically about the top-down direction of the two-wheeled vehicle and mounted to the frame member. The second portion extends rearwardly from the lower portion of the first portion in the front-rear direction of the two-wheeled vehicle. The second portion is adapted to engage with the side cowl of the two-wheeled vehicle. The one or more outer cover members are mounted on the one or more inner cover members. The one or more support members are disposed between the one or more inner cover members and the one or more outer cover members.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[015] 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 is a left-side view of a two-wheeled vehicle comprising a side cover assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 2 is a right-side view of the two-wheeled vehicle comprising the side cover assembly without one or more outer cover members, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 3 is a front perspective view of the two-wheeled vehicle comprising the side cover assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 4 is an exploded view of the side cover assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 5 is a front perspective view of the side cover assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 6 is a front view of the side cover assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 7 is a rear-perspective view of the side cover assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 8 is a right-side view of an inner cover member of a left-side cover assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 9 is a right-side view of a right-side cover assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 10 is a right-side view of the right-side cover assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[016] The present invention relates to a side cover assembly for a two-wheeled vehicle. The side cover assembly is adapted to provide utility space in the two-wheeled vehicle, while also providing one or more footrest members for resting a foot of a rider of the vehicle. Additionally, the side cover assembly ensures air flow to a prime mover of the two-wheeled vehicle, while also providing one or more sleeve members with at least one slit, for enabling the rider to inspect the prime mover during a maintenance event.
[017] Figure 1 is a left-side view of a two-wheeled vehicle 132 comprising a side cover assembly 100, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The two-wheeled vehicle 132 (hereinafter referred to as ‘vehicle 132’) comprises a frame member (not shown) having a head tube (not shown), a maintube (not shown) extending rearwardly from the head tube and one or more seat tubes (not shown) extending rearwardly from the maintube. The one or more seat tubes are adapted to support a seat 134 of the vehicle 132.
[018] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, a downtube (not shown) also extends downwardly and rearwardly from the head tube. The downtube is adapted to support a prime mover 136 of the vehicle 132. The prime mover 136 may be an internal combustion engine or an electric motor as per requirement of the vehicle 132. The prime mover 136 may be coupled to at least one of a front wheel 138 and a rear wheel 140 through a transmission assembly (not shown). Accordingly, the prime mover 136 is adapted to drive at least one of the front wheel 138 and the rear wheel 140 for movement of the vehicle 132. Further, the vehicle 132 comprises a side cover assembly 100 adapted to be mounted onto the frame member.
[019] Referring to Figures 4-7, the side cover assembly 100 of the vehicle 132 is depicted. The side cover assembly 100 is adapted to provide utility space in the vehicle 132, while supporting a rider’s foot. Additionally, the side cover assembly 100 ensures air flow to the prime mover 136, while also enabling a rider to inspect the prime mover 136 during a maintenance event, without the need for dismantling the side cover assembly 100.
[020] The side cover assembly 100 comprises one or more inner cover members 102a, 102b mounted onto the frame member. Each of the one or more inner cover members 102a, 102b comprises a first portion 104a, 104b and a second portion 106a, 106b. The first portion 104a, 104b extends vertically about a top-down direction of the vehicle 132 and is mounted to the frame member. The second portion 106a, 106b extends rearwardly from a lower portion 108a, 108b of the first portion 104a, 104b in a front-rear direction of the vehicle 132. The second portion 106a, 106b is adapted to engage with a side cowl 130a, 130b of the vehicle 132.
[021] Further, one or more outer cover members 110a, 110b are mounted onto the one or more inner cover members 102a, 102b for enclosing the one or more inner cover members 102a, 102b (as shown in Figures 5 and 6). In an embodiment, a plurality of mounting units 166 (shown in Figure 4) are provided on the one or more outer cover members 110a, 110b for mounting onto the one or more inner cover members 102a, 102b. In the present embodiment, three mounting units 166 are provided to the one or more outer cover members 110a, 110b. The three mounting units 166 are provided at a top portion (not shown), an intermediate portion (not shown) and a bottom portion (not shown) on the one or more outer cover members 110a, 110b. Accordingly, the three mounting units 166 engage with the one or more inner cover members 102a, 102b, thereby enabling mounting of the one or more outer cover members 110a, 110b with the one or more inner cover members 102a, 102b. The one or more outer cover members 110a, 110b upon mounting onto the one or more inner cover members 102a, 102b create a gap at a rear portion (not shown) between the one or more outer cover members 110a, 110b and the one or more inner cover member 102a, 102b. Accordingly, a front portion (not shown) of the one or more inner cover members 102a, 102b is enclosed by the one or more outer cover members 110a, 110b (as shown in Figure 7). Between the one or more outer cover members 110a, 110b and the one or more inner cover member 102a, 102b, one or more support members 112a, 112b are disposed. In the present embodiment, the one or more support members 112a, 112b are disposed at a rear portion of the one or more inner cover members 102a, 102b. The one or more support members 112a, 112b act as a footrest for a rider of the vehicle 132, or as a rib member for enhancing structural rigidity of the side cover assembly 100 or provide a utility space between the one or more outer cover members 110a, 110b and the one or more inner cover member 102a, 102b for storing utility items. The side cover assembly 100 comprises a left-side cover assembly 100a and a right-side cover assembly 100b.
[022] Referring to Figure 8 in conjunction with Figures 4-7, the left-side cover assembly 100a is depicted. As shown, the left-side cover assembly 100a is the side cover assembly 100 that is mounted on a left-side of the vehicle 132. The left-side cover assembly 100a comprises a left inner cover member 102a mounted onto a left-side of the vehicle 132. In an embodiment, mounting of the left inner cover member 102a onto a left-side of the vehicle 132 refers to mounting of the left inner cover member 102a onto a left-side (not shown) of the maintube. Along a rear peripheral surface 142 of the left inner cover member 102a, one or more left mounting members 144 are provided. Each of the one or more left mounting members 144 are adapted to engage with the left-side of the vehicle 132 or with the left-side of the maintube. In an embodiment, each of the one or more left mounting members 144 are mounted to the vehicle 132 or the maintube of the vehicle 132 through conventional mounting techniques known in the art such as fastening, snap-fitting and the like.
[023] The left inner cover member 102a further comprises a left first portion 104a extending vertically about the top-down direction of the vehicle 132. In an embodiment, the left first portion 104a extends vertically about the top-down direction of the vehicle 132 upto the headtube. In an embodiment, the left first portion 104a extends vertically at an angle (not shown) when viewed from a side view of the vehicle 132. The inclination of the left first portion 104a is selected as per design feasibility of the vehicle 132. In an embodiment, a width or thickness (i.e. dimension about the front-rear direction of the vehicle 132) of the left first portion 104a reduces from a lower portion 108a to a top portion (not shown) of the left first portion 104a.
[024] Further, the left inner cover member 102a comprises a left second portion 106a extending rearwardly from the lower portion 108a in the front-rear direction of the vehicle 132. As such, the left second portion 106a and the left first portion 104a form a reverse L-shaped profile when viewed from a left-side of the vehicle 132. The left second portion 106a is adapted to engage with a left side cowl 130a of the vehicle 132, wherein the left side cowl 130a is provided at a central portion (not shown) or below the seat 134 of the vehicle 132. In an embodiment, the left second portion 106a is provided with a mounting member (not shown) for engagement with the left side cowl 130a. In an embodiment, the left second portion 106a is mounted onto the left side cowl 130a using conventional mounting techniques known in the art.
[025] Furthermore, a left outer cover member 110a is mounted on the left inner cover member 102a and onto the left side of the maintube. The left outer cover member 110a is mounted proximal to a front peripheral surface 146 and oriented such that, a gap 124a (as shown in Figure 7) is maintained between the rear peripheral surface 142 and the left outer cover member 110a. A left support member 112a (shown in Figure 7) is provided in the gap 124a between the left inner cover member 102a and the left outer cover member 110a. The left support member 112a provides structural reinforcement to the left side cover assembly 100a and provides a utility space for storage of utility items of the rider.
[026] Referring to Figures 9 and 10 in conjunction with Figures 4-8, the right-side cover assembly 100b is depicted. As shown, the right-side cover assembly 100b is the side cover assembly 100 that is mounted on a right-side of the vehicle 132. The right-side cover assembly 100b comprises a right inner cover member 102b mounted onto the right-side of the vehicle 132. In an embodiment, mounting of the right inner cover member 102b onto the right-side of the vehicle 132 pertains to mounting of the right inner cover member 102b onto a right-side (not shown) of the maintube. The right inner cover member 102b is mounted onto the right-side of the maintube through conventional mounting techniques known in the art such as fastening, snap-fitting and the like. Along a rear peripheral surface 148 of the right inner cover member 102b, one or more right mounting members 150 are provided. Each of the one or more right mounting members 150 are adapted to engage with the right-side of the vehicle 132 or with the right-side of the maintube.
[027] The right inner cover member 102b further comprises a right first portion 104b extending vertically about the top-down direction of the vehicle 132. In an embodiment, the right first portion 104b extends vertically about the top-down direction of the vehicle 132 upto the headtube. In an embodiment, the right first portion 104b extends vertically at an angle (not shown) when viewed from the side view of the vehicle 132. The inclination of the right first portion 104b is selected as per design feasibility of the vehicle 132. In an embodiment, a width or a thickness (i.e. dimension about a front-rear direction of the vehicle 132) of the right first portion 104b reduces from a lower portion 108b to a top portion (not shown) of the right first portion 104b.
[028] Further, the right inner cover member 102b comprises a right second portion 106b extending rearwardly from the lower portion 108b in the front-rear direction of the vehicle 132. As such, the right second portion 106b and the right first portion 104b form a reverse L-shaped profile in a right-side view of the vehicle 132. The right second portion 106b is adapted to engage with a right-side cowl 130b of the vehicle 132, wherein the right side cowl 130b is provided below the seat 134 of the vehicle 132. In an embodiment, the right second portion 106b is provided with a mounting member (not shown) for engagement with the right-side cowl 130b. In an embodiment, the right second portion 106b is mounted onto the right side cowl 130b using conventional mounting techniques known in the art such as fastening, snap-fitting and the like.
[029] Furthermore, a right outer cover member 110b is mounted on the right inner cover member 102b and onto the right side of the vehicle 132. The right outer cover member 110b is mounted proximal to a front peripheral surface 152 and is oriented such that, a gap 124b is maintained between the rear peripheral surface 148 and the right outer cover member 110b (as shown in Figure 6). A right support member 112b is provided in the gap 124b between the right inner cover member 102b and the right outer cover member 110b. The right support member 112b provides structural reinforcement to the right side cover assembly 100b and also provides a utility space for storage of utility items of the rider.
[030] In an embodiment, the right support member 112b is a footrest member provided proximal to the lower portion 108b on the right inner cover member 102b. The right support member 112b is adapted to support the foot of the rider where the foot of the rider is accommodated in the gap 124b. In another embodiment, the right support member 112b is a child footrest member for supporting the foot of the child seated on the vehicle 132.
[031] In an embodiment, the right side cover assembly 100b and the left side cover assembly 100a are symmetric about the top-down direction of the vehicle 132. Thus, the shape and construction of components in the right side cover assembly 100b and the left side cover assembly 100a are symmetrical about the top-down direction of the vehicle 132.
[032] Further, a left lower end 154a (shown in Figure 6) of the left outer cover member 110a and a right lower end 154b (shown in Figure 6) of the right outer cover member 110b are coupled to one another in order to form the side cover assembly 100. Also, coupling of the left lower end 154a with the right lower end 154b forms a tunnel portion 124 (as shown in Figure 6). The tunnel portion 124 enables air flow to the prime mover 136, thereby ensuring air cooling of the prime mover 136. In an embodiment, the tunnel portion 124 is formed behind a front fender 156 of the vehicle 132 and in front of the prime mover 136, so that air enters from a front side of the vehicle 132 to the prime mover 136 for cooling. In an embodiment, the term “front side” pertains to portion of the vehicle 132 from the front wheel 138 extensible up to a disposition of a prime mover 136 of the vehicle 132. In other words, the left lower end 154a of the left outer cover member 110a and the right lower end 154b of the right outer cover member 110b are coupled and positioned in front of the prime mover 136 and behind the front fender 156. Additionally, a top end 158a (as shown in Figure 4) of the left outer cover member 110a may be coupled to a left portion (not shown) of a front cowl 160 (as shown in Figure 1) and positioned below a headlamp 162 (shown in Figure 3) of the vehicle 132. Also, a top end 158b (as shown in Figure 4) of the right outer cover member 110b may be coupled to a right portion of the front cowl 160 (as shown in Figure 2). Such a construction of the left side cover assembly 100a and the right side cover assembly 100b in the vehicle 132 provides an opening 164 at the front side. The opening 164 ensures that the prime mover 136 is easily accessible behind the front fender 156 without the need for dismantling of the side cover assembly 100.
[033] In an embodiment, the side cover assembly 100 comprises at least one deflector member 114a, 114b (as shown in Figure 6) provided to one or more inner cover members 102a, 102b. Each of the at least one deflector member 114a, 114b is adapted to deflect air towards the prime mover 136, for air cooling of the prime mover 136. In an aspect, the air ingressing through the opening 164 on the front side of the vehicle 132 during vehicle propulsion, is deflected onto one or more surfaces (not shown) of the prime mover 136 by the at least one deflector member 114a, 114b. In the present embodiment, the at least one deflector member 114a, 114b comprises a left deflector member 114a and a right deflector member 114b. The left deflector member 114a is integrated to an inner surface 116a of the left inner cover member 102a. The right deflector member 114b is integrated to an inner surface 116b of the right inner cover member 102b. In an embodiment, each of the left deflector member 114a and the right deflector member 114b is a plate member integrated to the inner surfaces 116a, 116b respectively, for deflecting air entering through the opening 164 to the prime mover 136. In an embodiment, each of the left deflector member 114a and the right deflector member 114b is integrated to the inner surfaces 116a, 116b through conventional techniques known in the art such as adhesive bonding, welding and the like as per requirement.
[034] In an embodiment, the side cover assembly 100 comprises one or more cutouts 118a, 118b provided on the inner surface 116a, 116b of the one or more inner cover members 102a, 102b. Each of the one or more cutouts 118a, 118b configured to provide access to inspect the prime mover 136 during a maintenance event, without the need for dismantling the side cover assembly 100. In an embodiment, the one or more cutouts 118a, 118b are provided along an entire thickness (i.e. along a left-right direction of the vehicle 132) of each of the left side cover assembly 100a and the right side cover assembly 100b. In another aspect, the one or more cutouts 118a, 118b are disposed co-planer to a location of one of a carburetor (not shown) and a fuel injection device (not shown) of the prime mover 136. In an embodiment, the one or more cutouts 118a, 118b extend rearwardly on the first portion 104a, 104b in the left-right direction of the vehicle 132.
[035] In an embodiment, the one or more cutouts 118a, 118b enable access to adjust a fuel injection device such as a carburetor for tuning performance of the prime mover 136. The one or more cutouts 118a, 118b comprises one or more left cutouts 118a and one or more right cutouts 118b. The one or more left cutouts 118a are positioned above the left deflector member 114a and provide access to inspect the prime mover 136 from the left-side of the vehicle 132, without the need for dismantling the left-side cover assembly 100a. The one or more right cutouts 118b are positioned above the right deflector member 114b. The one or more right cutouts 118b are positioned above the right deflector member 114b and provide access to inspect the prime mover 136 from the right-side of the vehicle 132, without the need for dismantling the right-side cover assembly 100b.
[036] In the present embodiment, each of the one or more left cutouts 118a and the one or more right cutouts 118b are four in number. Also, shape and configuration of each of the one or more left cutouts 118a and the one or more right cutouts 118b are selected based on the access requirements during inspection of the vehicle 132. In the present embodiment, each of the one or more left cutouts 118a and the one or more right cutouts 118b are rectangular or trapezoidal in shape. In an embodiment, each of the one or more left cutouts 118a and the one or more right cutouts 118b are polygonal in shape.
[037] Further, the one or more inner cover members 102a, 102b comprises at least one mud flap 120a, 120b (shown in Figure 7) extending downwardly from the lower portion 108a, 108b of the first portion 104a, 104b in the top-down direction of the vehicle 132. Each of the at least one mud flap 120a, 120b is adapted to protect the rider and/or internal components of the vehicle 132 from mud or flying debris during movement of the vehicle 132. The at least one mud flap 120a, 120b comprises a left mud flap 120a and a right mud flap 120b. The left mud flap 120a extends from the lower portion 108a of the left first portion 104a and thus is a part of the left inner cover member 102a. The right mud flap 120b extends from the lower portion 108b of the right first portion 104b and thus is a part of the right inner cover member 102b. In an embodiment, the dimensions and shape of the left mud flap 120a and the right mud flap 120b are selected as per design feasibility and requirement in the vehicle 132.
[038] In an embodiment, the one or more support members 112a, 112b comprises one or more rib members 122a, 122b. The one or more rib members 122a, 122b may be provided at the top portion of the one or more inner cover members 102a, 102b. The one or more rib members 122a, 122b are disposed between the one or more inner cover members 102a, 102b) and the one or more outer cover members (112a, 112b) for enhancing structural rigidity of the side cover assembly 100. The one or more rib members 122a, 122b comprises a left rib member 122a and a right rib member 122b. The left rib member 122a is disposed between the left inner cover member 102a and the left outer cover member 110a, while the right rib member 122b is disposed between the right inner cover member 102b and the right outer cover member 102b.
[039] Further, the side cover assembly 100 comprises one or more sleeve members 126a, 126b (shown in Figure 6) extending laterally from the one or more inner cover members 102a, 102b. The one or more sleeve members 126a, 126b are oriented towards the prime mover 136 and is provided with at least one slit 128a. 128b (shown in Figure 6). Each of the at least one slit 128a, 128b is adapted to enable air flow to the rear side of the prime mover 136 from a rear side of the side cover assembly 100.
[040] In an embodiment, in conventional vehicle layouts having a horizontally mounted prime mover 136 disposed in a front portion of the vehicle 132, air flow to the rear portion of the prime mover 136 is restricted. The disadvantages associated with such a mounting of the prime mover 136 would be improper temperature distribution along various surfaces of the prime mover 136 and enhanced degradation of the prime mover 136. For optimal operation of the prime mover 136, forced cooling by way of air inflow during vehicle propulsion is essential. In order to address such a disadvantage, the present invention provides the at least one slit 128a, 128b in the sleeve member 126a, 126b to ensure that the air flow to the rear portion of the prime mover 136 is unobstructed. In an embodiment, the horizontally mounted prime mover 136, being an internal combustion engine has a cylinder head facing towards the front portion of the vehicle 132, with a piston (not shown) and a crankshaft (not shown) facing towards the rear portion of the vehicle 132.
[041] In an embodiment, the one or more sleeve members 126a, 126b comprises a left sleeve member 126a and a right sleeve member 126b. The left sleeve member 126a extends from the rear peripheral surface 142 and laterally towards the prime mover 136, while the right sleeve member 126b extends from the rear peripheral surface 148 and laterally towards the prime mover 136. The left sleeve member 126a comprises a left slit 128a, while the right sleeve member 126b comprises a right slit 128b. The left slit 128a and the right slit 128b are adapted to allow air flow from rear side of the side cover assembly 100, thereby cooling the prime mover 136.
[042] The claimed invention as disclosed above is not routine, conventional or well understood in the art, as the claimed aspects enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Specifically, the claimed aspect of one or more support members between the one or more inner cover members and the one or more outer cover members enhance structural rigidity of the side cover assembly, while also providing a utility space for storing utility items such as a water bottle. The one or more support members also act as a footrest or a child footrest in the vehicle. Additionally, the side cover member is provided with at least one deflector member which is integrated with the one or more inner cover members for deflecting air towards the prime mover for cooling. Moreover, the side cover assembly is provided with one or more cutouts on the inner surface of the one or more inner cover members. The one or more cutouts facilitate inspection of the prime mover without the need for dismantling the side cover assembly. Additionally, the side cover assembly reduces part count in the vehicle, while also ensuring ease of assembly.
[043] 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 and Characters
100 Side cover assembly
100a Right-side cover assembly
100b Left-side cover assembly
102a, 102b One or more inner cover members
102a Left inner cover members
102b Right inner cover members
104a, 104b First portion of the one or more inner cover members
104a Left first portion
104b Right first portion
106a, 106b Second portion of the one or more inner cover members
106a Left second portion
106b Right second portion
108a, 108b Lower portion of the one or more inner cover members
108a Lower portion of left inner cover member
108b Lower portion of right inner cover member
110a, 110b One or more outer cover members
110a Left outer cover member
110b Right outer cover member
112a, 112b One or more support members
112a Left support member
112b Right support member
114a, 114b At least one deflector member
114a Left deflector member
114b Right deflector member
116a, 116b Inner surface of the first portion
116a Inner surface of left first portion
116b Inner surface of right first portion
118a, 118b One or more cutouts
120a, 120b Mud flap
120a Left mud flap
120b Right mud flap
122a, 122b One or more rib members
122a Left rib member
122b Right rib member
124a, 124b One or more footrest members
124a Left footrest member
124b Right footrest member
126a, 126b One or more sleeve members
128a, 128b At least one slit
130a, 130b Side cowl
130a Left side cowl
130b Right side cowl
132 Two-wheeled vehicle
134 Seat
136 Prime mover
138 Front wheel
140 Rear wheel
142 Rear peripheral surface of the left inner cover member
144 One or more left mounting members
146 Front peripheral surface of the left inner cover member
148 Rear peripheral surface of the right inner cover member
150 One or more right mounting members
152 Front peripheral surface of the right inner cover member
154a Lower portion of the left outer cover member
154b Lower portion of the right outer cover member
156 Front fender
158a Top end of left outer cover member
158b Top end of the right outer cover member
160 Front cowl
162 Headlamp
164 Opening
 
, Claims:1. A side cover assembly (100) for a two-wheeled vehicle (132), the side cover assembly (100) comprising:
one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b) mounted onto a frame member of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), each of the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b) comprising:
a first portion (104a, 104b) extending vertically about a top-down direction of the two-wheeled vehicle (132) and mounted to the frame member, and
a second portion (106a, 106b) extending rearwardly from a lower portion (108a, 108b) of the first portion (104a, 104b) in a front-rear direction of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), the second portion (106a, 106b) being adapted to engage with a side cowl (130a, 130b) of the two-wheeled vehicle (132);
one or more outer cover members (110a, 110b) mounted on the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b); and
one or more support members (112a, 112b) disposed between the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b) and the one or more outer cover members (110a, 110b).

2. The side cover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the side cover assembly (100) comprises a left-side cover assembly (100a) and a right-side cover assembly (100b),
the left-side cover assembly (100a) comprising:
a left inner cover member (102a) mounted onto a left side of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), the left inner cover member (102a) comprising:
a left first portion (104a) extending vertically about the top-down direction of the two-wheeled vehicle and mounted onto the left side of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), and
a left second portion (106a) extending rearwardly from a lower portion (108a) of the left first portion (104a) in the front-rear direction of the two-wheeled vehicle, the left second portion (106a) being adapted to engage with a left side cowl (130a) of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), and
a left outer cover member (110a) mounted on the left inner cover member (102a) and onto the left side of the two-wheeled vehicle (132); and
the right-side cover assembly (100b) comprising:
a right inner cover member (102b) mounted onto a right side of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), the right inner cover member (102b) comprising:
a right first portion (104b) extending vertically about the top-down direction of the two-wheeled vehicle (132) and mounted onto the right side of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), and
a right second portion (106b) extending rearwardly from a lower portion (108b) of the right first portion (104b) in the front-rear direction of the two-wheeled vehicle, the right second portion (106b) being adapted to engage with a right side cowl (130b) of the two-wheeled vehicle (132); and
a right outer cover member (110b) mounted on the right inner cover member (102b) and onto the right side of the two-wheeled vehicle (132).

3. The side cover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein a left lower end (154a) of the left side inner cover member (102a) being adapted to be fitted to a right lower end (154b) of the right inner cover member (102b) to form a tunnel portion (124), the tunnel portion (124) being configured to allow air flow to a prime mover (136) of the two-wheeled vehicle (132).

4. The side cover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more support members (112a, 112b) comprises one or more footrest members (124a, 124b), the one or more footrest members (124a, 124b) comprises a left footrest member (124a) and a right footrest member (124b), wherein
the left footrest member (124a) being located proximal to the lower portion (108a) of the left inner cover member (102a), and the left footrest member (124a) being mounted between the left outer cover member (110a) and the left inner cover member (102a); and
the right footrest member (124b) being located proximal to the lower end (106b) of the right inner cover member (102b), the right footrest member (124b) being mounted between the right outer cover member (110b) and the right inner cover member (102b).

5. The side cover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b) comprises at least one deflector member (114a, 114b), the at least one deflector member (114a, 114b) being integrated on an inner surface (116a, 116b) of the first portion (104a, 104b) of the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b).

6. The side cover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b) comprises one or more cutouts (118a, 118b), the one or more cutouts (118a, 118b) being provided on an inner surface (116a, 116b) of the first portion (104a, 104b) of the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b), wherein the one or more cutouts (118a. 118b) extend along the first portion (104a, 104b) in a left-right direction of the two-wheeled vehicle (132).

7. The side cover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b) comprises at least one mud flap (120a, 120b), the at least one mud flap (120a, 120b) extending downwardly from the lower portion (108a, 108b) of the first portion (104a, 104b) in the top-down direction of the two-wheeled vehicle (132).

8. The side cover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more support members (112a, 112b) comprises one or more rib members (122a, 122b) being disposed between the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b) and the one or more outer cover members (110a, 110b).

9. The side cover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b) comprises one or more sleeve members (126a, 126b) extending laterally from the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b), the one or more sleeve members (126a, 126b) being oriented towards a prime mover (136) of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), wherein the one or more sleeve members (126a, 126b) being provided with at least one slit (128a. 128b) and wherein the at least one slit (128a, 128b) being adapted to provide access for inspection of the prime mover (136).

10. A two-wheeled vehicle (132), comprising:
a frame member; and
a side cover assembly (100) mounted to the frame member, the side cover assembly (100) comprising:
one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b), each inner cover members of the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b) comprising:
a first portion (104a, 104b) extending vertically about a top-down direction of the two-wheeled vehicle (132) and mounted to the frame member, and
a second portion (106a, 106b) extending rearwardly from a lower portion (108a, 108b) of the first portion (104a, 104b) in a front-rear direction of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), the second portion (106a, 106b) being adapted to engage with a side cowl (130a, 130b) of the two-wheeled vehicle (132);
one or more outer cover members (110a, 110b) mounted on the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b); and
one or more support members (112a, 112b) disposed between the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b) and the one or more outer cover members (110a, 110b).

11. The two-wheeled vehicle (132) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the side cover assembly (100) comprises a left-side cover assembly (100a) and a right-side cover assembly (100b),
the left-side cover assembly (100a) comprising:
a left inner cover member (102a) mounted onto a left side of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), the left inner cover member (102a) comprising:
a left first portion (104a) extending vertically about the top-down direction of the two-wheeled vehicle (132) and mounted onto the left side of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), and
a left second portion (106a) extending rearwardly from a lower portion (108a) of the left first portion (104a) in the front-rear direction of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), the left second portion (106a) being adapted to engage with a left-side cowl (130a) of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), and
a left outer cover member (110a) mounted on the left inner cover member (102a) and onto the left side of the two-wheeled vehicle (132); and
the right-side cover assembly (100b) comprising:
a right inner cover member (102b) mounted onto a right side of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), the right inner cover member (102b) comprising:
a right first portion (104b) extending vertically about the top-down direction of the two-wheeled vehicle (132) and mounted onto the right side of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), and
a right second portion (106b) extending rearwardly from a lower portion (108b) of the first portion (104b) in the front-rear direction of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), the right second portion (106b) being adapted to engage with a right-side cowl (130b) of the two-wheeled vehicle (132), and
a right outer cover member (110b) mounted on the right inner cover member (102b) and onto the right side of the two-wheeled vehicle (132).

12. The two-wheeled vehicle (132) as claimed in claim 11, wherein a left lower end (154a) of the left side inner cover member (102a) being adapted to be fitted to a right lower end (154b) of the right inner cover member (102b) to form a tunnel portion (124), the tunnel portion (124) being configured to allow air flow to a prime mover of the two-wheeled vehicle (132).

13. The two-wheeled vehicle (132) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the one or more support member (112a, 112b) comprises one or more footrest members (124a, 124b) comprises a left footrest member (124a) and a right footrest member (124b), wherein
the left footrest member (124a) being located proximal to the lower portion (108a) of the left inner cover member (102a), and the left footrest member (124a) being mounted between the left outer cover member (110a) and the left inner cover member (102a); and
the right footrest member (124b) being located proximal to the lower end (106b) of the right inner cover member (102b), the right footrest member (124b) being mounted between the right outer cover member (110b) and the right inner cover member (102b).

14. The two-wheeled vehicle (132) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b) comprises at least one deflector member (114a, 114b), the deflector member (114a, 114b) being integrated on an inner surface (116a, 116b) of the first portion (104a, 104b) of the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b).

15. The two-wheeled vehicle (132) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b) comprises one or more cutouts (118a, 118b), the one or more cutouts (118a, 118b) being provided on an inner surface (116a, 116b) of the first portion (104a, 104b) of the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b), wherein the one or more cutouts (118a. 118b) extend along the first portion (104a, 104b) in a left-right direction of the two-wheeled vehicle (132).

16. The two-wheeled vehicle (132) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the one or more inner cover members (102a, 102b) comprises at least one mud flap (120a, 120b), the at least one mud flap (120a, 120b) extending downwardly from the lower portion (108a, 108b) of the first portion (104a, 104b) in the top-down direction of the two-wheeled vehicle.