Description:FORM 2

THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 OF 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10 and Rule 13)

A VEHICLE AND A COOLING ARRANGEMENT THEREOF

APPLICANT:

TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED, (an Indian Company)

at: “Chaitanya”, No. 12, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600034, Tamil Nadu, India.

The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

 
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle and its cooling arrangement. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cooling arrangement of one or more electrical components of a vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0002] The electrical components such as an electric motor, battery, and electronic control units in a vehicle are arranged very tightly for efficient use of space, which, in modern vehicles is an increasingly important challenge. However, this tight packaging leads to problems of efficient cooling because the electrical components, particularly the electronic components like the control units, generate a lot of heat. If the heat is not dissipated or cooled down effectively, the efficiency of electrical components is drastically affected. Further, the heat generated by the electrical components also causes certain safety hazards such as fire which need to be controlled. The above problems are further compounded in vehicles with smaller size.
[0003] The problem of heating was addressed in the art to some extent in conventional vehicles by providing a cooling system in a vehicle that is designed to maintain the optimal temperature of the engine and other components by circulating a coolant fluid through a radiator. The radiator transfers the heat from the coolant fluid to the ambient air by means of a cooling fan. The cooling fan is usually driven by an electric motor or by the engine itself which required an external energy source to work. However, there are various disadvantages of its own since this configuration is a complex way of cooling the electrical components and has increased costs and increased consumption of space for packaging within the vehicle layout. Further, the cooling fan generates excessive noise and vibration, which can affect the comfort and safety of the passengers and the rider. Furthermore, the cooling fan may also consume a large amount of power, which further reduces the efficiency and performance of the vehicle. Additionally, the radiator fan also adds weight to the vehicle which further deteriorates the efficiency and performance of the vehicle. Moreover, the radiator is an additional component with moving part having increased assembly and maintenance costs. Also, mounting the radiator in a compact layout is also another challenge. Hence, the problem of effective and efficient cooling of the electrical components was not possible in the case of the conventional cooling methods of radiators. The electrical components are required to be cooled efficiently for proper working and long lifespan of the electrical components which is an important aspect in the vehicle.
[0004] Thus, the conventional vehicles layouts for cooling the electrical components which are known in the art are undesirable due to the increased number of parts, increased costs, increased weight, low performance, and low efficiency of the vehicle due to increased weight, increased intake of power, complex structure, increased space consumption, excessive noise, and vibration.
[0005] Hence there exists a need for a vehicle with an improved cooling arrangement of a plurality of electrical components which can overcome all of the abovementioned problems and other problems known in the art. A cooling mechanism that has a reduced number of parts is desired that provides a cooling arrangement that efficiently cools the plurality of electrical components with overall reduced costs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The present invention relates to a vehicle comprising a frame assembly, a plurality of electrical components, and a cover assembly. The plurality of electrical components and the cover assembly are disposed on the frame assembly. The plurality of electrical components comprises a power unit, one or more energy storage units, and one or more controllers. The power unit propels the vehicle uses electrical energy stored and supplied by the one or more energy storage units. The one or more controllers are configured to control an operation of the power unit and the one or more energy storage units. The plurality of electrical components is configured to be disposed such that the one or more controllers are disposed between the one or more energy storage units, and the power unit. The cover assembly comprises a plurality of cover panels and covers at least a portion of the plurality of electrical components. The cover assembly further comprises one or more cutouts which are provided on one or more of the plurality of cover panels for the ingress of air when the vehicle is in motion. The cover assembly is also configured to provide a plurality of predefined paths for a flow of air which cools the plurality of electrical components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0007] The proposed invention is described as referencing an exemplary embodiment of a vehicle with a novel and inventive cooling arrangement. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components. Descriptions of certain details and implementations follow, including a description of the figures, which may depict some or all of the embodiments described below, as well as a discussion of other potential embodiments or implementations of the inventive concepts provided below, followed by a more detailed description regarding the drawings.
[0008] Figure 1 illustrates a front perspective view of a vehicle without the front steering assembly and front wheel showing a cover assembly as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0009] Figure 2 illustrates another front perspective view of a portion of the vehicle showing the cover assembly and the one or more energy storage units as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0010] Figure 3 illustrates a top view of the vehicle showing the disposition of the plurality of electrical components as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0011] Figure 4 illustrates a side perspective view of the vehicle without the frame assembly showing the disposition of the plurality of electrical components as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0012] Figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of the heat dissipation member as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0013] Figure 6 illustrates a top view of the vehicle showing a plurality of predefined paths and the enlarged views of a first predetermined gap and a second predetermined gap as per another embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0014] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the techniques and features described herein can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring certain aspects.
[0015] Various features and embodiments of the vehicle of the present invention will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder. Further “front” and “rear”, and “left” and “right” referred to in the ensuing description of the illustrated embodiment refer to front and rear and left and right directions as seen from a rear portion of the vehicle and looking forward. However, it is contemplated that the disclosure in the present invention may be applied to any vehicle without defeating the spirit of the present subject matter.
[0016] In order to address the one or more of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides the vehicle having a cooling arrangement of the plurality of electrical components.
[0017] Accordingly, as per the first embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle comprising a frame assembly, a plurality of electrical components, and a cover assembly is provided. The plurality of electrical components and the cover assembly are disposed on the frame assembly. The plurality of electrical components comprises a power unit, one or more energy storage units, and one or more controllers. The power unit propels the vehicle uses electrical energy stored and supplied by the one or more energy storage units. The one or more controllers are configured to control an operation of the power unit and the one or more energy storage units. The plurality of electrical components is configured to be disposed such that the one or more controllers are disposed between the one or more energy storage units, and the power unit. The cover assembly comprises a plurality of cover panels and covers at least a portion of the plurality of electrical components. The cover assembly further comprises one or more cutouts which are provided on one or more of the plurality of cover panels for the ingress of air when the vehicle is in motion. The cover assembly is also configured to provide a plurality of predefined paths for the flow of air which cools the plurality of electrical components.
[0018] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more energy storage units include at least two energy storage units which are configured to define a first predetermined gap between the at least two energy storage units. The first predetermined gap and one or more cutouts defining one or more of the plurality of predefined paths for cooling of the plurality of electrical components.
[0019] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of cover panels includes one or more front panels and one or more side panels. The one or more front panels cover a front portion of the vehicle, and the one or more cutouts are provided in the one or more front panels. The one or more side panels covers the plurality of electrical components from one or more lateral sides of the vehicle. The one or more side panels form a predetermined angle, with respect to the one or more energy storage units so as to form a second predetermined gap. The second predetermined gap along with the one or more cutouts define the one or more of the plurality of predefined paths which are used in cooling of the plurality of electrical components.
[0020] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the predetermined angle between the one or more side panels and one or more energy storage units ranges from 1 degree to 5 degrees.
[0021] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of electrical components are placed along a central longitudinal axis Y-Y’ of the vehicle, and the at least two energy storage units are disposed on either side of this central longitudinal axis Y-Y’.
[0022] As per another embodiment of the present invention, one or more energy storage units are placed partially above and partially below a floorboard of the vehicle while a front surface of the one or more energy storage units faces the one or more cutouts.
[0023] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more energy storage units are configured to be placed in a vertical orientation and the vehicle is a saddle type vehicle.
[0024] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more controllers are coupled to a heat dissipation member which has a plurality of protrusions facing a front direction of the vehicle. The plurality of protrusions are exposed to the air coming from the one or more of the plurality of predefined paths. The plurality of protrusions are configured in a shape including a cylinder, a cone, a cube, a cuboid, a fulcrum, a polyhedron, and like. This configuration allows cooling of the one or more controllers.
[0025] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the heat dissipation member is a heat sink integrated with the one or more controllers and the plurality of protrusions are arranged in a plurality of concentric circles. .
[0026] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more cutouts are formed or placed behind a front rotating member of the vehicle.
[0027] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the first predetermined gap is in a range of 10 millimeters to 15 millimeters.
[0028] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the second predetermined gap is in a range of 20 millimeters to 30 millimeters.
[0029] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more energy storage units have a plurality of protrusions which are exposed to the air passing through the one or more cutouts for better cooling efficiency.
[0030] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle has a storage member disposed below a seat of the vehicle under which the power unit is installed.
[0031] Thus, the mentioned invention provides a cooling arrangement of a vehicle for cooling a plurality of electrical components such as a power unit, one or more energy storage units, and one or more controllers by allowing ingress of air via one or more cutouts provided on a plurality of cover panels of the cover assembly which provides a plurality of predefined paths for flow of air for cooling of the plurality of electrical components.
[0032] The present subject matter is further described with reference to the accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[0033] The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms of particular fields of use disclosed. As such, it is contemplated that various alternate embodiments, and/or modifications to the present disclosure, whether explicitly described or implied herein, are possible in light of the disclosure. Having thus described embodiments of the present disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
[0034] In the foregoing specification, the disclosure has been described with reference to specific embodiments disclosed herein that can be modified or otherwise implemented in various other ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, this description is to be considered illustrative and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art the manner of making and using various embodiments of the disclosure. It is to be understood that the forms of the disclosure herein shown and described are to be taken as representative embodiments. Equivalent elements, materials processed, or steps may be substituted for those representatively illustrated and described herein. Moreover, certain features of the disclosure may be utilized independently of the use of other features, all as would be apparent to one skilled in the art having the benefit of this description of the disclosure. Expressions such as “including”, “comprising”, “incorporating”, “consisting of”, “have”, and “is”, used to describe and claim the present disclosure are intended to be construed in a non-exclusive manner, namely allowing for the item, components, or elements not explicitly described also to be present. Reference to the singular is also be construed to relate to the plural.
[0035] Further, various embodiments disclosed herein are to be taken in the illustrative and explanatory sense and would in no way be construed as limiting the present disclosure. All joinder references (e.g. attached, affixed, coupled, connected, etc.) are only used to aid the reader’s understanding of the present invention, and may not create limitations, particularly as to the position orientation, or use of the system and/or methods disclosed herein. Therefore, joinder references, if any, are to be construed broadly. Moreover, such joinder references do not necessarily infer that two elements are directly connected to each other.
[0036] Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, or any other ordinary and/or numerical terms, should also be taken as identifiers, to assist the reader’s understanding of the various elements, embodiments, variations and/or modifications of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, particularly as to the order, or preference, of any element, embodiment, variation, and/or modification relative to, or over, another element, embodiment, variation and/or modification. It will also be appreciated that one or more of the elements depicted in the drawings/ figures can also be implemented in a more separated or integrated manner, or even removed, or rendered as inoperable in certain cases, as is useful in accordance with a particular application.
[0037] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the disclosed invention is not limited to the present embodiments.
[0038] Figure 1 illustrates a front perspective view of a vehicle (100) showing a cover assembly (101). The cover assembly (101) is disposed on a frame assembly (105) of the vehicle (100). The frame assembly (105) provides structural strength and support to the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) being shown here is a saddle type vehicle with two wheels. However, the present invention is not limited to such type of vehicles only. The cover assembly (101) is configured to cover the front and the lateral sides of the vehicle (100). The lateral sides include left hand side and right hand side of the vehicle (100) when seen from a rear direction of the vehicle (100). The cover assembly (101) includes a plurality of cover panels (101F, 101L, 101R). The plurality of cover panels (101F, 101L, 101R) comprises one or more front panels (101F) and one or more side panels (not shown). The plurality of cover panels (101F, 101L, 101R) enables easier installation and serviceability of the parts. The one or more front panels (101F) substantially cover a front portion of the vehicle (100). In one embodiment, the one or more front panels (101F)include an upper portion (not shown) and a bottom portion (101FB). The one or more front panels (101F) are configured to have one or more cutouts (101C), which enables the ingression of air on the movement of the vehicle (100). The air flows through the one or more cutouts (101C) which then can be used to help in cooling the plurality of electrical components (200) (shown in fig 3). In one embodiment the one or more cutouts (101C) may be air inlets (101C). The one or more cutouts (101C) are formed on the one or more front panels (101F) such that when the vehicle (100) is in motion, the air enters into a spaced defined by the cover assembly (101) from the one or more cutouts (101C). In one embodiment, the one or more cutouts (101C) may be formed on the bottom portion (101FB) of the one or more front panels (101F) in one embodiment of the present invention The provision of the one or more cutouts (101C) in the front direction of the vehicle (100) enables the ingress of ambient air into the chamber without any forced means such as a fan or a radiator. Thus, a substantial bulk of mass to the vehicle (100) can be avoided by this configuration. The one or more side panels cover the plurality of electrical components (200) from one or more lateral sides of the vehicle (100) The one or more side panels form an enclosed chamber in which the plurality of electrical components (200) is placed wherein the air received from the one or more cut-outs is circulated in a predefined path for effective cooling. Some of the plurality of electrical components (200) may also be exposed partially in another embodiment.
[0039] Figure 2 illustrates a front perspective view of a portion of the vehicle (100) without the frame assembly (105) (shown in Figure 1) showing the cover assembly (101) (shown in Figure 1) and one or more energy storage units (202) as per one embodiment of the present invention. The one or more energy storage units (202) store and supply electrical energy to various electrical components of the vehicle including the power unit (201) (shown in Figure 4). The one or more cutouts (101C) formed on the one or more front panels (101F) are provided such that there can be direct ingression of air through the one or more cutouts (101C). The figure shows the direction of the ingress of air into the one or more cutouts (101C) using arrows. As per one embodiment the one or more cutouts (101C) are provided with a plurality of louvres (not shown) for guiding the direction of the flow of air into the cover assembly (101). The air flows in a plurality of predefined paths which cools the plurality of electrical components (200). In one embodiment, one or more of the plurality of predefined paths follows through the one or more cutouts (101C) and then flows into a first predetermined gap (205). As per the preferred embodiment, the one or more energy storage units (202) are at least two energy storage units (202). The first predetermined gap (205) is formed between each of the at least two energy storage units (202). As per a preferred embodiment, the first predetermined gap (205) is in a range of 10mm to 15 mm, which enables optimum utilisation of space which also enables efficient cooling of the plurality of electrical components (200). The one or more of plurality of predefined paths flow from the one or more cutouts (101C) and then into the first predetermined gap (205) which is between the at least two energy storage units (202) which helps in cooling the at least two energy storage units (202). As per one embodiment the one or more energy storage units (202) are provided with a plurality of protrusions (202P) (shown in Figure 4) for more efficient cooling of the one or more energy storage units (202). This plurality of protrusions (202P) is exposed in the first predetermined gap (205) through which the air flows through the one or more of the plurality of predefined paths resulting in the efficient cooling of the one or more energy storage units (202). A skilled person may appreciate that the usage of at least two energy storage units (202) is just a preferred embodiment, and the cooling arrangement shall also work in case of usage of a single energy storage unit (202) or more than two energy storage units (202) by allowing the flow of the air around the one or more energy storage units (202). As shown in the figure, the arrows illustrate the flow of air in the one or more of the plurality of predefined paths as per one embodiment of the present invention. The air flows into the one or more cutouts (101C) in multiple directions and the one or more cutouts (101C) and the plurality of louvres provide directions to the airflow and guide the flow of air in the plurality of predefined paths to the first predetermined gap (205) and the second predetermined gap (206) (shown in Figure 6).
[0040] Figure 3 illustrates a top view of the vehicle (100) showing the disposition of the plurality of electrical components (200) as per one embodiment of the present invention. The plurality of electrical components (200) is one or more energy storage units (202), one or more controllers (203), and a power unit (201) as per the preferred embodiments. The preferred embodiment of the disposition of the plurality of electrical components (200) is such that the one or more controllers (203) are disposed of between the one or more energy storage units (202) and the power unit (201). As per another embodiment, the plurality of electrical components (200) may be placed differently. The placement location of the plurality of electrical components (200) as per the preferred embodiment enables the cooling of the plurality of electrical components (200) in the most efficient and effective way because this ensures the placement of the plurality of electrical components (200) along the plurality of predefined paths of cooling air. The power unit (201) is disposed below a storage member (104) (shown in Figure 1) which is disposed below a seat (not shown) of the vehicle (100). The power unit (201) propels the vehicle (100) on receiving energy from the one or more energy storage units (202). The one or more controllers (203) control the operation of the power unit (201) and the one or more energy storage units (202). The plurality of electrical components (200) is placed in a central longitudinal direction of the vehicle (100) along a Y-Y’ axis. In the case of at least two energy storage units (202), each of the at least two energy storage units may be disposed of on either side of the central longitudinal axis Y-Y’ as per one embodiment of the present invention. The one or more energy storage units (202) are placed on the frame assembly (105) (shown in Figure 1) such that the one or more energy storage units (202) is partially below and partially above a floorboard (103) of the vehicle (100) as per another embodiment of the present invention (shown in Figure 4). A front surface (202F) (shown in Figure 2) of the one or more energy storage units (202) is facing toward the one or more cutouts (101C). In another embodiment, the one or more energy storage units (202) may also be placed in a vertical orientation in a saddle-type vehicle (100). The plurality of predefined paths follows through the first predetermined gap (205) and the second predetermined gap (206) (shown in Figure 6) which then follows the one or more controllers (203). This flow of air then falls on the one or more controllers (203) which results in cooling of the one or more controllers (203).
[0041] Figure 4 illustrates a side perspective view of the vehicle (100) showing the disposition of the plurality of electrical components (200) as per one embodiment of the present invention. The one or more cutouts (101C) are formed behind the front rotating member (102) of the vehicle (100). The front rotating member (102) in this embodiment is a front wheel. However, the front rotating ember (102) can include other known types of rotating members which can rotatably support the motion of the vehicle (100). The one or more controllers (203) are coupled with a heat dissipation member (204). The heat dissipation member (204) enables the dissipation of heat generated by the one or more controllers (203) which saves the plurality of electrical components (200) from malfunction and damage and enables the proper functioning of the plurality of electrical components (200). The heat dissipation member (204) is a thermal conductor that carries heat away from the one or more controllers (203) into the heat dissipation member (204), which is then dissipated to the air flowing through the plurality of predefined paths.
[0042] Figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of the heat dissipation member (204) as per one embodiment of the present invention. The heat dissipation member (204) has a plurality of protrusions (204P) along with gaps therebetween through which the air flows. Since the heart dissipation member (204) is thermally coupled to the one or more controllers (203), the flow of air through the plurality of protrusions (204P) on the heat dissipation member (204) allow for cooling of the one or more controllers (203) through the cooling of the heat dissipation member (204). The plurality of protrusions (204P) is provided in the front direction of the vehicle (100) which makes it exposed to the flow of air through the plurality of predefined paths. The heat dissipation member (204) may be a heat sink in one embodiment and the plurality of protrusions (204P) may also be integrated into the one or more controllers (203) in another embodiment for making the configuration simpler and reduce costs. The plurality of protrusions (204P) may also be formed in a cylindrical shape or in a conical shape to increase the surface area of the heat dissipation member (204) in another embodiment. The plurality of protrusions (204P) can also be formed in a cubical, cuboidal, fulcrum, a polyhedron shape, or the like. The plurality of protrusions (204P) increase the effective surface of the heat dissipation member (204) which is exposed to the air flowing from the vehicle (100) in motion. This configuration enables the proper removal of heat from the one or more controllers (203) which increases the performance and durability of the one or more controllers (203).
[0043] Figure 6 illustrates a top view of the vehicle (100) showing a plurality of predefined paths and the enlarged view of a first predetermined gap (205) as per one embodiment and the enlarged view of a second predetermined gap (206) as per another embodiment of the present invention. The one or more energy storage units (202) are placed inside an enclosed spaced formed by the one or more side panels (101L, 101R) such that it forms the second predetermined gap (206). The second predetermined gap (206) is therefore, formed between the one or more energy storage units (202) and the one more side panels (101L, 101R). The one or more side panels (101L, 101R) form a predetermined angle with respect to one or more energy storage units (202) which results in the formation of the second predetermined gap (206). The one of the plurality of predefined paths passes through the second predetermined gap (206) and allows the flow of air to pass from one or more cutouts (101C) through the second predetermined gap (206) which guides the flow of air to the one or more controllers (203), which results in enhanced cooling of the one or more controllers (203). As per one embodiment of the present invention, the predetermined angle for the formation of a second predetermined gap (206) ranges from 1 degree to 5 degrees with respect to one or more energy storage units (202). As per another embodiment, the second predetermined gap is configured to range from 20mm to 30 mm, which enables optimum utilization of space which also enables efficient cooling of the plurality of electrical components (200).
[0044] The above invention along with embodiments, provides enhanced natural cooling effect of the present invention, which enables the cooling arrangement with a compact layout while ensuring decreased quantity of parts required for cooling of the plurality of electrical components (200). The invention provides the plurality of predefined paths, also shown by the dotted arrows, showing the path of the flow of air starting from the ingress of air through the one or more cutouts (101C) and then the air entering into the first predetermined gap (205) and the second predetermined gap (206) (refer zoomed-in view) and then the air is guided towards the one or more controllers (203) which results in cooling of the one or more energy storage units (202) and the one or more controllers (203). A skilled person will appreciate that in another embodiment, the flow of air may also be guided toward the power unit (201) by defining the plurality of paths to go around the one or more controllers (203) toward the power unit (201) through one or more predetermined gaps.
[0045] Thus, the mentioned invention provides a cooling arrangement of a vehicle (100) for cooling a plurality of electrical components (200) such as a power unit (201), one or more energy storage units (202), and one or more controllers (203) by allowing ingress of air via one or more cutouts (101C) provided on a plurality of cover panels (101F, 101L, 101R) of the cover assembly (101) which provides a plurality of predefined paths for flow of air for cooling of the plurality of electrical components (200). The above configuration, along with further embodiments, will be able to cool the plurality of electrical components (200) without requiring any external component dedicated to cooling. This will reduce costs of manufacture as well as maintenance and service. This also improves the availability of space, and while decreasing the weight of the vehicle (100) compared to a dedicated cooling system such as a radiator and a coolant fluid based system. Hence the present invention eliminates the need for a forced air-cooling system and provides a cooling arrangement in an efficient and effective manner. This feature of cooling arrangement also reduces safety hazards, the one or more controllers (203) generates a lot of heat which if not treated properly results in malfunction, performance reduction, and damages the one or more controllers (203) which then results in failure of the one or more controllers (203).
[0046] According to the above architecture, the present invention provides various advantages in terms of efficiency of cooling, increasing durability of components, reduced weight, reduced costs, increased performance, increased efficiency, simple structure, low consumption of space, and removes excessive noise and vibration.
[0047] While the present invention has been shown and described with reference to the foregoing preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes in form, connection and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
[0048] This written description uses examples to provide details on the disclosure, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the disclosure, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.
[0049] It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein. Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in the light of above disclosure.
 
List of Reference

Reference Numeral Reference
100 Vehicle
101 Cover Assembly
101C one or more Cutouts
101F one or more Front Panels
101FB Bottom Portion of one or more Front Panels
101L, 101R one or more Side Panels
102 Front Rotating Member
103 Floorboard
104 Storage Member
105 Frame assembly
200 Plurality of Electrical Components
201 Power Unit
202 one or more Energy Storage Units
202F Front Surface of one or more Energy Storage Units
202P plurality of Protrusions
203 one or more Controllers
204 Heat Dissipation Member
204P plurality of Protrusions
205 First Predetermined Gap
206 Second Predetermined Gap , Claims:We Claim:
1. A vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame assembly (105);
a plurality of electrical components (200), the plurality of electrical components (200) being disposed on the frame assembly (105), the plurality of electrical components (200) comprising:
a power unit (201), the power unit (201) being configured to propel the vehicle (100); one or more energy storage units (202), the one or more energy storage units (202) being configured to store and supply an electrical energy to the power unit (201) ;
one or more controllers (203), the one or more controllers (203) being configured to control an operation of the power unit (201) and the one or more energy storage units (202) and;
the one or more controllers (203) being disposed between the one or more energy storage units (202) and the power unit (201);
a cover assembly (101), the cover assembly (101) being configured to be disposed on the frame assembly (105), the cover assembly (101) covering at least a portion of the plurality of electrical components (200), and the cover assembly (101) comprising:
a plurality of cover panels (101F, 101L, 101R);
one or more cutouts (101C), the one or more cutouts (101C) being provided on the one or more of the plurality of cover panels (101F, 101L, 101R) and the one or more cutouts (101C) being configured to allow an ingress of air when the vehicle (100) being in motion; and
the cover assembly (101) being configured to provide a plurality of predefined paths for a flow of the air for cooling of the plurality of electrical components (200).

2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more energy storage units (202) including at least two energy storage units (202), the at least two energy storage units (202) being configured to define a first predetermined gap (205) between the at least two energy storage units (202) and the first predetermined gap (205) and one or more cutouts (101C) defining one or more of the plurality of predefined paths for cooling of the plurality of electrical components (200).

3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the , the plurality of cover panels (101F, 101L, 101R) comprising:
one or more front panels (101F), the one or more front panels (101F) being configured to cover a front portion of the vehicle (100), and the one or more cutouts (101C) being provided in the one or more front panels (101F);
one or more side panels (101L, 101R), the one or more side panels (101L, 101R) being configured to cover the plurality of electrical components (200) from one or more lateral sides of the vehicle (100), the one or more side panels (101L, 101R) forming a predetermined angle with respect to the one or more energy storage units (202), thereby forming a second predetermined gap (206), the second predetermined gap (206) along with the one or more cutouts (101C) defining one or more of the plurality of predefined paths for cooling the plurality of electrical components (200).

4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the predetermined angle ranging from 1 degree to 5 degrees.

5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the plurality of electrical components (200) being configured to be disposed along a central longitudinal axis Y-Y’ of the vehicle (100) and each of the at least two energy storage units (202) being disposed on either side of the central longitudinal axis Y-Y’.

6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more energy storage units (202) being placed partially above and partially below a floorboard (103) of the vehicle (100) and a front surface (202F) of the one or more energy storage units (202) facing the one or more cutouts (101C).

7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the one or more energy storage units (202) being configured to be placed in a vertical orientation, the vehicle (100) being a saddle type vehicle (100).

8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more controllers (203) being =integrated to a heat dissipation member (204), the heat dissipation member (204) comprising a plurality of protrusions (204P), the plurality of protrusions (204P) facing a front direction of the vehicle (100) thereby the plurality of protrusions (204P) being exposed to the air coming from one or more of the plurality of predefined paths and the plurality of protrusions (204P) being configured in a shape including a cylinder, a cone, a cube, a cuboid, a fulcrum, a polyhedron.

9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the heat dissipation member (204) being a heat sink and the heat dissipation member (204) being integrated with the one or more controllers (203) and the plurality of protrusions (204P) being arranged in a plurality of concentric circles.

10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the one or more front panels (101F) includes an upper portion and a bottom portion (101FB), and the one or more cutouts (101C) being provided in the bottom portion (101FB), and the one or more cutouts (101C) being configured to be placed behind a front rotating member (102) of the vehicle (100).

11. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first predetermined gap (205) being in a range of 10 mm to 15 mm.

12. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein and the second predetermined gap (206) being in a range of 20 mm to 30 mm.

13. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more energy storage units (202) being configured to have a plurality of protrusions (202P), the plurality of protrusions (202P) being exposed to the air passing through the one or more cutouts (101C).

14. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle (100) comprising a storage member (104), the storage member (104) being disposed below a seat of the vehicle (100) and the power unit (201) being installed below the storage member (104).

Dated this 31st day of July, 2023

[Digitally Signed]
Sudarshan Singh Shekhawat
IN/PA – 1611
Agent for the Applicant