Description:BATTERY COVER FOR A VEHICLE
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter generally relates to a vehicle, and more particularly, relates to a battery cover for a vehicle having one or more batteries.
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BACKGROUND
[0002] In conventional vehicles having one or more batteries, a battery cover being present to cover the one or more batteries from top. Thus, only topmost part of one or more batteries are covered with the battery cover being located on the top of the battery. This can result into several drawbacks such as 10 the one or more batteries are exposed to environment from its sides which can further results in entering of water, mud, dirt, and dust into one or more batteries from sides which are exposed to the environment. The entry of water, mud, dirt, and dust can lead to reducing the efficiency of one or more batteries which further deteriorate the life of the one or more batteries and the vehicle as well 15 which adds to frequent servicing and increased maintenance requirements. Exposed one or more batteries and naked wire routings which are visible from external environment pose a threat to the rider and users as entry of water to exposed one or more batteries and wire routings can also lead to electric shock and may result in unwanted events such as battery explosion in severe cases 20 which can cause accidents and injuries along with heavy casualties as well. Additionally, top cover makes the one or more batteries vulnerable to theft as it is extremely easy to pull out the one or more batteries from the sides which are exposed to the environment making it prone to stealing. Also, no side covers give a perception that the one or more batteries are weak, and no protection has 25 been provided to such naked one or more batteries. Additionally, considering the weight of the one or more batteries, top covers provides a disadvantage in swapping and changing of one or more batteries as the entire seat assembly has to be removed and then top cover is being opened to pull out the one or more batteries from above and then change or swapping of one or more batteries is 30
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done which causes removal of goods required to open the top battery cover if it is a cargo vehicle which can lead to increased time in battery swapping. Another problem with the conventional vehicles is that the locking mechanism for the top cover of the one or more batteries poses a risk of entry of water, mud, dirt, and dust.
5 [0003] Thus, a battery cover which can cover the one or more batteries to prevent the entry of water, mud, dirt, and dust is desired. It is also desired to have a battery cover which can provide theft free feature and a robust coverage for the one or more batteries of the vehicle. It is desired to have a battery cover which provides easy swapping or changing of battery without disturbing or
10 unloading of goods to change the one or more batteries. Therefore, it is desired to have an easy battery swapping in vehicle loaded condition as well. It is also desired to have a battery cover which looks strong and aesthetically appealing. Thus, a battery cover which can overcome above mentioned disadvantages is desired and required. 15
SUMMARY
[0004] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed 20 description.
[0005] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present disclosure provides a vehicle comprising: a first portion, being a driver’s chamber which is to accommodate driver of the vehicle, a second portion being placed behind the first portion. The vehicle further comprising a partition wall being located 25 between the first portion and the second portion. The partition wall being configured to distinguish between the first portion and the second portion. The vehicle comprising one or more batteries being located in the second portion and above rear wheels. A base frame portion being located below the one or more batteries. One or more railing members being configured to provide a path 30
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to pull out the one or more batteries, herein, the one or more batteries comprises a Left side battery and a Right side battery, wherein, the left side battery being placed towards a left side of the vehicle and the right side battery being placed towards a right side of the vehicle. The left side and the right side of the vehicle being seen from a rear side of the vehicle. One or more side covers being 5 configured to cover the one or more batteries from outer sides, wherein the outer sides being sides which are exposed towards outer environment, wherein one out of the one or more side covers being a left side cover, the left side cover being located towards the left side of the vehicle and being configured to cover the left side battery from a left outer side and wherein another one out of the 10 one or more side covers being a right side cover. The right side cover being located towards right side of the vehicle and being configured to cover the right side battery from a right outer side. [0006]
According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present disclosure provides a left side cover for a left side battery of a vehicle. The left side cover 15 for the left side battery of the vehicle being located towards a left side of the vehicle herein the left side of the vehicle being seen from a rear side (R) of the vehicle. The left side cover comprising a left cover outer portion of the left side cover being exposed towards outer environment, a left cover inner portion of the left side cover being configured to face the left side battery, and one or more 20 edges of the left side cover. The one or more portions comprises a first portion a second portion, a third portion and a fourth portion. The first portion comprises an upper first portion, an intermediate first portion and a lower first portion. Herein, the intermediate first portion being placed at a predetermined angle with respect to upper first portion. The second portion being located 25 opposite to the first portion, the second portion being close to a bottom portion of the vehicle. The third portion being connecting to the first portion and the second portion. The third portion being close to a partition wall of the vehicle. The fourth portion being opposite to the third portion, herein the fourth portion comprises an upper fourth portion, a lower fourth portion and an intermediate 30
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fourth portion. The upper fourth portion, the lower fourth portion and the intermediate fourth portion being integrally attached to each other. [0007]
According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present disclosure provides a right side cover for a right side battery of a vehicle. The right side cover for the right side battery of the vehicle, herein the right side cover being 5 located towards a right side of the vehicle, herein the right side of the vehicle being seen from a rear side of the vehicle. The right side cover comprising a right cover outer portion of the right side cover, the right side cover outer portion of the right side cover being exposed towards outer environment. The right side cover further comprises a right cover inner portion of the right side 10 cover. The right cover inner portion of the right side cover being configured to face the right side battery. One or more portions of the right side cover comprises a first portion, a second portion, a third portion and a fourth portion. The first portion further comprises an upper first portion and a lower first portion. The second portion being located opposite to the first portion, the 15 second portion being close to a bottom portion of the vehicle. The third portion being connecting to the first portion and the second portion. The fourth portion being opposite to the third portion and the fourth portion being connecting to the first portion and the second portion. The fourth portion being close to a partition wall of the vehicle. Herein the first portion, the second portion, the 20 third portion and the fourth portion being integrally attached to each other. The right side cover being configured to have one or more mounting provisions.
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[0008] The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given herein below and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the present invention. 30
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[0009] The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures, which is related to a movable load-carrying device which can be a multi wheeled vehicle being one embodiment of the present subject matter. However, the present subject matter is not limited to the depicted embodiment
(s). In the figures, the same or similar numbers are used throughout 5 to reference features and components.
[00010] Fig. 1a illustrates a perspective view of a second portion (202) of a vehicle (100) showing one or more batteries (131, 132) placed in the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00011] Fig. 1b illustrates a perspective view of the second portion (202) of 10 the vehicle (100) showing a left side cover (111) for a left side battery (131) of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00012] Fig. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the second portion (202) of the vehicle (100) showing a right side cover (112) for a right side battery (132) 15 of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00013] Fig. 3 illustrates a front view of the left side cover (111) for the left side battery (131) of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. 20
[00014] Fig. 4a illustrates a perspective view of the left side cover (111) for the left side battery (131) of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00015] Fig. 4b illustrates a front view of the left side cover (111) for the left side battery (131) of the vehicle (100) illustrating one or more detachable dowel 25 pin mountings (420), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
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[00016] Fig. 5a illustrates a front view of the right side cover (112) for the right side battery (132) of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00017] Fig. 5b illustrates a perspective view of the right side cover (112) for the right side battery (132) of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an 5 embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00018] Fig. 6 illustrates a front view of the right side cover for the right side battery of the vehicle illustrating one or more detachable dowel pin mountings, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00019] The present disclosure may be best understood with reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein. Various embodiments are discussed below with reference to the figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed descriptions given herein with respect 15 to the figures are simply for explanatory purposes as the methods and systems may extend beyond the described embodiments. For example, the teachings presented and the needs of a particular application may yield multiple alternative and suitable approaches to implement the functionality of any detail described herein. Therefore, any approach may extend beyond the particular 20 implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown.
[00020] References to “one embodiment,” and “an embodiment,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, 25 characteristic, property, element, or limitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.
[00021] The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with different embodiments. This invention may, however, be embodied in
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many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather those embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. [00022] The present subject matter is further described with reference to 5 accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as 10 specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[00023] Various features and embodiments of the present subject matter here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder. It is contemplated that the concepts of the present subject matter may be applied to any kind of vehicle within the spirit and scope of this subject 15 matter. The detailed explanation of the constitution of parts other than the present subject matter which constitutes an essential part has been omitted at suitable places.
[00024] It is an object of the present invention to provide a side cover for one or more batteries which can cover the one or more batteries from one of its sides 20 to prevent the entry of water, mud, dirt, and dust. It is also an object of the present invention to have a side battery cover which can provide theft free feature and a robust coverage for the one or more batteries of the vehicle. Also, another object of the present invention is to easily swap or change the one or more batteries as no need to unload goods is required to change the one or more 25 batteries. Therefore, battery swapping can be done in vehicle loaded condition as well.
[00025] Another object of the present application is to have a side battery cover which will restrict the direct visibility of the one or more batteries of the vehicle. Thus, it provides a theft free feature as person with malafide intention 30
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to steal the one or more batteries finds it tough to determine position of locks and how the side cover has been placed. Therefore, stealing of one or more batteries can be prevented. Further, the side cover provides robust look and increase strong and aesthetically appeal of the vehicle, resulting in enhanced market attractiveness. The side covers will cover the one or more batteries from
5 its outer sides. [00026] The present subject matter along with all the accompanying embodiments and their other advantages would be described in greater detail in conjunction with the figures in the following paragraphs.
[00027] The present subject matter is further described with reference to 10 accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as 15 specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[00028] Fig. 1a and Fig. 1b illustrate a perspective view of the second portion (202) of the vehicle (100) showing the left side cover (111). Fig. 2 illustrates the right side cover (112) for the left side battery (131) and the right side battery (132) of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present 20 subject matter. More specifically, Fig. 1a illustrates the one or more batteries (131, 132) covered by side covers (111, 112). Fig. 1b illustrates a front portion and a rear portion of the vehicle (100) where the front portion has been referred as a first portion (201) and the rear portion has been referred as a second portion (202) of the vehicle (100). The front portion (201) referred as driver’s chamber 25 to accommodate driver of the vehicle (100). It can also accommodate one passenger along with the driver. The second portion (202) referred as a cargo chamber to accommodate goods respectively. Fig. 1b also illustrates a F-R axis showing front rear direction of the vehicle. Further, it illustrates a partition wall (203) located between the first portion (201) and the second portion (202) of the 30
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vehicle (100) to distinguish the mentioned two portions (201, 202) of the vehicle (100). It also illustrates a left side cover (111) and a right side cover (112) for covering one or more batteries (131, 132) which can be placed on left side and right side of the vehicle (100). Further, a LT-RT axis has been shown to illustrate left and right direction of the vehicle (100). Further, it illustrates a base 5 frame portion (101) which will act as a base to keep the one or more batteries (131, 132). Furthermore, a railing member (102) has been shown to provide a path to pull out the one or more batteries (131, 132) from the vehicle (100). Fig. 1b closely illustrates a left cover outer portion (111a) and Fig. 2 illustrates a left cover inner portion (111b) of the left side cover (111) for the left side battery 10 (131) of the vehicle (100). [00029] In an embodiment, the vehicle (100) comprising one or more mounting brackets being welded in an upper frame portion (150). Further, the mounting brackets being configured to hold the one or more side covers (111,112) for the one or more batteries (131, 132). 15
[00030] In an embodiment, the right side cover (111) and the left side cover (112) being configured to have one or more openings at a pre defined angle for an effective air flow. The one or more openings at the pre defined angle ensure the entry of air for battery cooling but restrict the entry of rain, water, mud etc. Thus, it prevents the reduction in efficiency of the one or more batteries 20 (111,112) due to environmental factors while providing natural air cooling.
[00031] In an embodiment, wherein the right side cover (112) and the left side cover (111) being configured to have an air filter on a right cover inner portion (112b) and a left cover inner portion (111b). The air filters work on the principle of sieving effect where it allows air to pass through the filter while 25 restricting the bigger molecules of dirt, dust, and mud.
[00032] In an embodiment, the left side cover (111) and the right side cover (112) are of different sizes. The same may also depend on the configuration and layout of the vehicle. The sizes mean the left side cover (111) or the right side
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cover (112) may be of different dimensions, different length, different area, different configuration or the like. [00033] In an embodiment, the left side cover (111) and the right side cover (112) are of same sizes. The same may also depend on the configuration and layout of the vehicle. 5
[00034] Fig. 3 illustrates a front view of the left side cover (111) for covering the left side battery (131) of the one or more batteries (131, 132), of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. It illustrates one or more portions (301, 302, 303 and 304) of the left side cover (111) which comprises a first portion (301), a second portion (302), a third 10 portion (303) and a fourth portion (304). The first portion (301) comprises an upper first portion (301a), an intermediate first portion (301b) and a lower first portion (301c). The second portion (302) being located opposite to the first portion (301) and close to a bottom portion (310) of the vehicle (100). The third portion (303) being perpendicular to the first portion (301) and the second 15 portion (302), the third portion being close to a partition wall (203) of the vehicle (100). The fourth portion (304) being opposite to the third portion (303) and the fourth portion (304) comprises an upper fourth portion (304a), a lower fourth portion (304b) and an intermediate fourth portion (304c). It also illustrates a first depression (415) being configured in central portion of the left 20 side cover (111) such that the first depression (415) is placed in between the first portion (301) and the second portion (302).
[00035] The present subject matter may be implemented in any multi wheeled vehicle. However, for the purpose of explanation and by no limitation, the present invention, and corresponding additional advantages and features are 25 described through the following embodiments depicting a multi wheeled vehicle. The one or more batteries provide power supply to various electrical components, such as the head light, tail light, and the like of the vehicle. The engine may correspond to an internal combustion engine for the vehicle which may be air cooled, or water cooled. 30
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[00036] In an embodiment, the left side cover (111) for the left side battery (131) of the vehicle (100), wherein the intermediate fourth portion (304b) being located between the upper fourth portion (304a) and the lower fourth portion (304c).
[00037] Fig. 4a illustrates a perspective view of the left side cover (111) for 5 covering the left side battery (131) of the one or more batteries (131, 132) of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The left side cover (111) comprising one or more mounting provisions (411, 412, and 413) for mounting the left side cover (111) of the left side battery (131) with the vehicle (100). More specifically, a first mounting provision (411) 10 of the one or more mounting provisions (411, 412, and 413) being located at the first upper portion (301a) of the left side cover (111). A second mounting provision (412) of the one or more mounting provisions (411, 412, and 413) being located at the lower first portion (301c), and a third mounting provision (413) of the one or more mounting provisions (411, 412, and 413) being located 15 at the fourth portion (304) of the left side cover. Fig. 4a also illustrates a first depression (415) being configured in central portion of the left side cover (111) such that the first depression (415) is placed in between the first portion (301) and the second portion (302).
[00038] Fig. 4b illustrates a front view of the left side cover (111) for 20 covering the left side battery (131) of the one or more batteries (131, 132) of the vehicle illustrating one or more detachable dowel pin mountings (420) arrangement which are beneath the second portion (302) of the left side cover such that the same is hidden in the plain view. In one of the embodiments of the present application, one or more detachable dowel pin mounting provisions 25 (420) are used to attach the left side cover (111) with the vehicle (100). The same will provide rigidity and will stop vibrations produced in the vehicle (100).
[00039] In an embodiment, the left side cover (111) for the left side battery (131) of the vehicle (100), herein the left side cover (111) being configured to have one or more mounting provisions (411, 412 and 413). The one or more 30
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mounting provisions (411, 412 and 413) comprising a first mounting provision (411), a second mounting provision (412), and a third mounting provision (413). The first mounting provision (411) is located at the first upper portion (301a) of the left side cover (111). The second mounting provision (412) of the one or more mounting provisions (411, 412 and 413) is located at the lower first 5 portion (301c) of the left side cover (111) and a third mounting provision (413) of the one or more mounting provisions (411, 412 and 413) is located at the fourth portion (304). Herein the third mounting provision (413) of the one or more mounting provisions (411, 412 and 413) is located at the intermediate fourth portion (304b) of the fourth portion (304) of the left side cover (111). 10 [00040] In an embodiment, the left side cover (111) for the left side battery (131) of the vehicle (100), wherein a first depression (415) being configured in central portion of the left side cover (111). The central portion being parallel to the upper frame portion (150) and the lower frame portion (310).
The depression in the battery covers is used to improve the performance and longevity of the 15 one or more batteries as it helps to distribute the weight of the battery more evenly, which can prevent the battery from bending or flexing. This is important because bending or flexing can damage the internal components of the battery, leading to premature failure. The depression also helps to improve the heat dissipation from the battery. Batteries generate heat as they work, and if the heat 20 is not dissipated properly, it can deteriorate the life of the battery. The depression helps to create a larger surface area for heat to dissipate, which can help to keep the battery cooler and extend its lifespan. Further, the depression also provides some aesthetic advantages. It gives more stylish and appealing look to the entire cover including above mentioned advantages. 25
[00041] In an embodiment, the left side cover (111) for the left side battery (131) of the vehicle (100), wherein one or more detachable dowel pin mounting provisions (420) being configured in the second portion (302) of the left side cover (111). The Dowel pin mountings (420) are used to ensure that the battery and the cover is properly aligned and secured. The dowel pins fit into holes in 30
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the battery and the cover, which helps to prevent the battery and the cover from moving or shifting due to vibrations caused by running condition of the vehicle. Thus, dowel pin mountings provide alignment and security. This is important because if the battery and the cover is not aligned correctly, it can put stress on the battery terminals and connectors, which can lead to premature failure.
Thus, 5 the dowel pin mountings provide proper alignment, security and ease of assembly which further saves time of assembly. [00042] Fig. 5a illustrates a front view of a right side cover (112) for covering the right side battery (132) of the one or more batteries (131, 132) of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. It 10 further illustrates one or more portions (501, 502, 503 and 504) of the right side cover (112), the one or more portions comprises a first portion (501), a second portion (502), a third portion (503) and a fourth portion (504). The first portion (501) further comprises an upper first portion (501a) and a lower first portion (501b). The second portion (502) being located opposite to the first portion 15 (501) and being close to a lower frame portion (510) of the vehicle (100). The third portion (503) being perpendicular to the first portion (501) and the second portion (502). Further, a fourth portion (504) being opposite to the third portion (503) and the fourth portion (504) being perpendicular to the first portion (501) and the second portion (502). Furthermore, the fourth portion (504) being close 20 to a partition wall (203) of the vehicle (100).
[00043] In an embodiment, the left cover inner portion (111b) of the left side cover (111) being coated with an insulated material. The insulated material on the inner portion (111b) prevents the deformation of the left side cover (111) due to extreme hit. 25
[00044] In an embodiment, the left side cover (111) being configured to have an air filter on a left cover inner portion (111b). The air filters work on the principle of sieving effect where it allows air to pass through the filter while restricting the bigger molecules of dirt, dust, and mud.
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[00045] In an embodiment, the right side cover (112) for the right side battery (132) of the vehicle (100), wherein the upper first portion (501a) of the of the right side cover (112) being configured to have one or more mounting provisions (601, 602 and 603) comprising a first mounting member (601) and second mounting member (602) out of the one or more mounting provisions 5 (601, 602 and 603).
[00046] Fig. 5b illustrates a perspective view of the right side cover for covering the right side battery (132) of the one or more batteries (131, 132) the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. It further illustrates one or more mounting provisions (601, 602 and 603). Herein 10 the one or more mounting provisions comprising first mounting member (601), a second mounting member (602) out of the one or more mounting provisions being located on the first portion (501). It further illustrates a third mounting member (603) out of the one or more mounting provisions being configured in the third portion (503) of the right side cover (112). 15
[00047] Fig. 6 illustrates a front view of the right side cover (112) for covering the right side battery (132) of the one or more batteries (131, 132) of the vehicle (100) illustrating hidden mountings, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The right side cover (112) for the right side battery (132) of the vehicle (100) having one or more detachable 20 dowel pin mounting provisions (620) being configured in the second portion (502) of the right side cover (112). It further illustrates a second depression (615) being configured in central portion of the right side cover (112). The depression (615) placed between the first portion (501) and the second portion (502). 25
[00048] In an embodiment, the right side cover (112) for the right side battery (132) of the vehicle (100), wherein third mounting member (603) out of the one or more mounting provisions (601, 602 and 603) being configured in the third portion (503) of the right side cover (112).
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[00049] In an embodiment, the right side cover (112) for the right side battery (132) of the vehicle (100), wherein one or more detachable dowel pin mounting provisions (620) being configured in the second portion (502) of the right side cover (112).
[00050] In an embodiment, the right side cover (112) for the right side battery 5 (132) of the vehicle (100), wherein a second depression (615) being configured in central portion of the right side cover (112). The central portion being parallel to the upper frame portion (150) and the lower frame portion (510). The depression (615) in the one or more side covers (111, 112) is used to improve the performance and longevity of the one or more batteries (131, 132) as it helps 10 to distribute the weight of the battery more evenly, which can prevent the battery from bending or flexing. This is important because bending or flexing can damage the internal components of the battery, leading to premature failure. The depression also helps to improve the heat dissipation from the battery. Batteries generate heat as they work, and if the heat is not dissipated properly, 15 it can deteriorate the life of the battery. The depression helps to create a larger surface area for heat to dissipate, which can help to keep the battery cooler and extend its lifespan. Further, the depression also provides some aesthetic advantages. It gives more stylish and appealing look to the entire cover including above mentioned advantages. 20
[00051] In an embodiment, the right cover inner portion (112b) of the right side cover (112) being coated with an insulated material. The insulated material on the inner portion (112b) prevents the deformation of the right side cover (112) due to extreme hit.
[00052] In an embodiment, the right side cover (112) being configured to 25 have an air filter on the right cover inner portion (112b). The air filters work on the principle of sieving effect where it allows air to pass through the filter while restricting the bigger molecules of dirt, dust, and mud.
[00053] Thus, the present subject matter offers an advantage of providing one or more side covers (111, 112) which can cover one or more batteries (131, 30
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132) from sides to prevent the entry of water, mud, dirt, and dust. Accordingly, the one or more batteries (131, 132) of the vehicle (100) is covered from all the sides, more specifically, in case of cargo vehicle, top portion of the battery is covered with the cargo deck, bottom is covered using the lower frame portion (310, 510), face of the battery projecting toward the external environment is
5 covered with the one or more batteries (131, 132), or the like. Another advantage of the present invention is to have one or more side covers (111, 112) which can provide theft free feature and a robust coverage for the one or more batteries (131, 132) of the vehicle to make it look strong and aesthetically appealing as well. The present subject matter also offers an advantage of easily 10 swapping or changing the one or more batteries (131, 132) as no need of unloading of goods while changing the one or more batteries (131, 132). Therefore, battery swapping can be done in vehicle loaded condition as well. [00054] The left side cover (111) being located towards the left side of the vehicle (100) to cover the left side battery (131) from a left outer side (111a). 15 The right side cover (112) being located towards right side of the vehicle (100) to cover the right side battery (132) from a right outer side (112a). The side cover (111, 112) comprising an outer portion (111a, 112a) and an inner portion (111b, 112b) of cover where outer portion (111a, 112a) face towards the environment and inner portion (111b, 112b) face towards the one or more 20 batteries (111, 112) of the vehicle (100), the present subject matter solves the above mentioned problems.
[00055] While certain features of the claimed subject matter have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes, and equivalents will now occur to those skilled in the art. It is, therefore, to be 25 understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes that fall within the true spirit of the claimed subject matter.
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1. A vehicle (100), the vehicle (100) comprising:
a first portion (201), the first portion (201) being a driver’s chamber 5 to accommodate driver of the vehicle (100);
a second portion (202), the second portion (202) being placed behind the first portion (201);
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a partition wall (203), the partition wall (203) being located between the first portion (201) and the second portion (202);
one or more batteries (131, 132), the one or more batteries (131, 132) being located in the second portion (202) and above rear wheels; 15
a base frame portion (101), the base frame portion being (101) located below the one or more batteries (131, 132);
one or more railing members (102), the one or more railing members 20 (102) being configured to provide a path to pull out the one or more batteries (131, 132);
wherein the one or more batteries (131, 132) comprises a Left side battery (131) and a Right side battery (132), wherein, the left side battery 25 (131) being placed towards a left side of the vehicle (100) and the right side battery (132) being placed towards a right side of the vehicle (100), wherein the left side and the right side of the vehicle (100) being seen from a rear side (R) of the vehicle (100); and
one or more side covers (111, 112), the one or more side covers (111, 30 112) being configured to cover the one or more batteries (131, 132) from
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outer sides, wherein the outer sides being sides which are exposed towards outer environment;
wherein, one out of the one or more side covers (111, 112) being a left side cover (111), the left side cover (111) being located towards the left 5 side of the vehicle (100) and being configured to cover the left side battery (131) from a left outer side; and
wherein, another one out of the one or more side covers (111, 112) being a right side cover (112), the right side cover (112) being located 10 towards right side of the vehicle (100) and being configured to cover the right side battery (132) from a right outer side.
2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the vehicle (100) comprising one or more mounting brackets, the one or more mounting 15 brackets being welded in an upper frame portion (150) and the one or more mounting brackets being configured to hold the one or more side covers (111, 112) for the one or more batteries (131, 132).
3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the right side cover (112) 20 and the left side cover (111) being configured to have one or more openings at a predefined angle for air flow.
4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the right side cover (112) and the left side cover (111) being configured to have an air filter on a right 25 cover inner portion (1112b) and a left cover inner portion (111b).
5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the left side cover (111) and the right side cover (112) are of different size.
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6. A left side cover (111) for a left side battery (131) of a vehicle (100), the left side cover (111) for the left side battery (131) of the vehicle (100),
wherein the left side cover (111) being located towards a left side of the vehicle (100), wherein the left side of the vehicle (100) being seen from a rear side (R) of the vehicle (100), the left side cover (111) comprising: 5
a left cover outer portion (111a) of the left side cover (111), the left cover outer portion (111a) of the left side cover (111) being exposed towards outer environment;
a left cover inner portion (111b) of the left side cover (111), the left 10 cover inner portion (111b) of the left side cover (111) being configured to face the left side battery (131); and
one or more portions (301, 302, 303 and 304) of the left side cover (111), the one or more portions (301, 302, 303 and 304) comprises;
a first portion (301), the first portion (301) comprises an upper 15 first portion (301a), an intermediate first portion (301b) and a lower first portion (301c), wherein, the intermediate first portion (301b) being placed at a predetermined angle with respect to upper first portion (301a);
a second portion (302), the second portion (302) being located 20 opposite to the first portion (301), the second portion (302) being close to a lower frame portion (310) of the vehicle (100);
a third portion (303), the third portion (303) being connecting to the first portion (301) and the second portion (302), the third portion (303) being close to a partition wall (203) of the vehicle; and 25
a fourth portion (304), the fourth portion (304) being opposite to the third portion (303);
wherein the fourth portion (304) comprises an upper fourth portion (304a), a lower fourth portion (304c) and an intermediate fourth portion (304b); and 30
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wherein the upper fourth portion (304a), the lower fourth portion (304c) and the intermediate fourth portion (304b) being integrally attached to each other.
7. The left side cover (111) for the left side battery (131) of the vehicle (100) 5 as claimed in claim 6, wherein the intermediate fourth portion (304b) being located between the upper fourth portion (304a) and the lower fourth portion (304c).
8. The left side cover (111) for the left side battery (131) of the vehicle (100) 10 as claimed in claim 6, wherein the left side cover (111) being configured to have one or more mounting provisions (411, 412, 413)
wherein, a first mounting provision (411) of the one or more mounting provisions (411, 412, 413) being located at the first upper portion 15 (301a) of the left side cover (111);
a second mounting provision (412) of the one or more mounting provisions (411, 412, 413) being located at the lower first portion (301c) of the left side cover (111); and 20
a third mounting provision (413) of the one or more mounting provisions (411, 412, 413) being located at the fourth portion (304), wherein the third mounting provision (413) of the one or more mounting provisions (411, 412, 413) being located at the intermediate fourth portion (304b) of 25 the fourth portion (304) of the left side cover (111).
9. The left side cover (111) for the left side battery (131) of the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein a first depression (415) being configured in a central portion of the left side cover (111). 30
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10. The left side cover (111) for the left side battery (131) of the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein, one or more detachable dowel pin mounting provisions (420) being configured in the second portion (302) of the left side cover (111).
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11. The left side cover (111) for the left side battery (131) of the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the left cover inner portion (111b) of the left side cover (111) being coated with an insulated material.
12. The left side cover (111) for the left side battery (131) of the vehicle (100) 10 as claimed in claim 6, wherein the left side cover (111) being configured to have an air filter on a left cover inner portion (111b).
13. A right side cover (112) for a right side battery (132) of a vehicle (100), the right side cover (112) for the right side battery (132) of the vehicle (100), 15 wherein the right side cover (112) being located towards a right side of the vehicle (100), wherein the right side of the vehicle (100) being seen from a rear side of the vehicle (100), the right side cover (111) comprising:
a right cover outer portion (112a) of the right side cover (112), the 20 right cover outer portion (112a) of the right side cover (112) being exposed towards outer environment;
a right cover inner portion (112b) of the right side cover (112), the right cover inner portion (112b) of the right side cover (112) being 25 configured to face the right side battery (132); and
one or more portions (501, 502, 503 and 504) of the right side cover (112), the one or more portions (501, 502, 503 and 504) comprises;
a first portion (501), the first portion comprises an upper first 30 portion (501a) and a lower first portion (501c);
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a second portion (502), the second portion (502) being located opposite to the first portion (501), the second portion (502) being close to a lower frame portion (510) of the vehicle (100);
a third portion (503), the third portion (503) being 5 connecting the first portion (501) and the second portion (502); and
a fourth portion (504), the fourth portion (504) being opposite to the third portion (503) and the fourth portion (504) being connecting to the first portion (501) and the second portion (502), 10 the fourth portion (504) being close to a partition wall (203) of the vehicle;
wherein the first portion (501), the second portion (502), the third portion (503) and the fourth portion (504) being integrally 15 attached to each other;
wherein, the right side cover (112) being configured to have one or more mounting provisions (601, 602, and 603).
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14. The right side cover (112) for the right side battery (132) of the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 13, wherein, the upper first portion (501a) of the of the right side cover (112) being configured to have one or more mounting provisions (601, 602) wherein the one or more mounting provisions (601, 602) comprising first mounting member (601) and a second mounting 25 member (602) out of the one or more mounting provisions (601, 602).
15. The right side cover (112) for the right side battery (132) of the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 13, wherein, a third mounting member (603) out of the one or more mounting provisions (601, 602) being configured in the third 30 portion (503) of the right side cover (112).
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16.The right side cover (112) for the right side battery (132) of the vehicle (100)as claimed in claim 13, wherein, one or more detachable dowel pinmounting provisions (620) being configured in the second portion (502) ofthe right side cover (112).5
17.The right side cover (112) for the right side battery (132) of the vehicle (100)as claimed in claim 13, wherein, a second depression (615) being configuredin a central portion of the right side cover (112).
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18.The right side cover (112) for the right side battery (132) of the vehicle (100)as claimed in claim 13, wherein, the right cover inner portion (112b) of theright side cover (112) being coated with an insulated material.
19.The right side cover (112) for the right side battery (132) of the vehicle (100)15 as claimed in claim 13, wherein the right side cover (112) being configuredto have an air filter on the right cover inner portion (112b).