Description:A SIDE COVER ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter generally relates to a side cover assembly for a vehicle and specifically, but not exclusively, to a side cover assembly for a vehicle that receives an illumination source .
BACKGROUND
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[0002] With the advancement in safety features in vehicles, illuminating sources such as turn signal lamps have become necessity to make public aware if a rider is about to change a lane or take a turn. However, the positioning of the illuminating sources is an important factor to provide safety and security to rider and the public. In conventional vehicles, the illuminating 10 sources, specifically turn signal lamps are present on left and right side of the vehicle. More specifically, the turn signal lamps in conventional vehicles have been placed directly on a large side cover panel. Further, the turn signal lamps are placed distantly from a headlamp region. Conventional location of turn signal lamps cause problems such as easy damage and breaking of the 15 turn signal lamps if the vehicle falls in either direction. Another disadvantage of the conventional locations is difficulty in visibility of the turn signal lamps from other rider’s perspective.
[0003] Furthermore, the turn signal lamps placed on large side cover panels which results in various other problems. For example, if the vehicle falls in 20 either direction, the large side cover panel gets damaged and cause a high replacement cost to customers. Another disadvantage can be difficulty in manufacturability and assembly. For example, if the vehicle falls in either direction and damages the turn signal lamps which is directly fixed on large side cover panels, then the entire large side cover panels along with the turn 25 signal lamps needs to be repaired or replaced. Thus, causing humongous cost to the customers and pose difficulty in assembly and manufacturability of entire side cover assembly as the entire side cover assembly comprising the large side cover panel and the turn signal lamps have to be manufactured and
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assembled in the vehicle which is a time-consuming process for manufacturers and service providers. Thus, causing low production yield and incur losses to the manufacturers. Further, the front cover panel has to be removed to replace the large side cover panels. Additionally, frequent repairs of turn signal lamps and large side cover panels have an adverse effect on the 5 life of the vehicle as the vehicle has to undergo frequent replacements of the entire side cover assembly even if any part of the large side cover panel or turn signal lamps gets damaged. Thus, having a turn signal lamp located closer to ground and fixed on the large side cover panel causes various problems such as easy damage and breaking of the turn signal lamps while 10 the vehicle is falling in either direction. Another problem is the large side cover panel is expensive and difficult to manufacture, assemble and repair. [0004]
Therefore, there is a need to develop a robust side cover assembly for a vehicle which can overcome the aforementioned problems in the art.
[0005] Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional 15 approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described locations and configurations with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention provides a side cover assembly for a vehicle. The side cover assembly comprises one or more side cover panels. The one or more side cover panels 25 is located on a left side and a right side of the vehicle. The left side and the right side of the vehicle is seen from a rear side of the vehicle. The side cover assembly further comprises a holding member. The holding member comprises a front portion, a rear portion, and at least one opening. The front portion faces outwards from the vehicle. The rear portion faces inwards to the 30 one or more side cover panels. The at least one opening is configured to hold an illuminating source.
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[0007] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention provides a side cover assembly. Herein the at least one opening is formed in a scoop like structure. The scoop like structure is carved out in the holding member.
[0008] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention 5 provides a side cover assembly. Herein the holding member is configured to have one or mounting provisions.
[0009] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention provides a side cover assembly. Herein the holding member is press fitted to the one or more side cover panels. 10
[00010] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention provides a side cover assembly. Herein the one or more side cover panels is in proximity of a headlamp region.
[00011] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention provides a side cover assembly. Herein the holding member is made up of a 15 predefined material.
[00012] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention provides a side cover assembly. Herein a second opening of the holding member is configured to provide an anti rotation feature.
[00013] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention 20 provides a side cover assembly. Herein the one or more side cover panels comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to receive the holding member. The second portion is configured to fasten with a frame body of the vehicle. The first portion is configured to have plurality of openings and the second portion is configured to have one or more 25 mounting provisions.
[00014] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention provides a side cover assembly. Herein the one or more side panels having predefined dimensions.
[00015] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention 30 provides a side cover assembly. Herein a depression (D1) is carved out in a
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central region of the first portion. The depression extending along a width of the one or more side cover panels. [00016] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention provides a side cover assembly. Herein the one or more side cover panels is configured to have a plurality of openings in the depression (D1). 5
[00017] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention provides a side cover assembly. Herein the holding member and the one or more side cover panels having a polygon in shape having plurality of sides and edges.
[00018] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention 10 provides a vehicle. The vehicle comprises a side cover assembly. The side cover assembly comprises one or more side cover panels. The one or more side cover panels is located on a left side and a right side of the vehicle. The left side and the right side of the vehicle is seen from a rear side of the vehicle. The side cover assembly further comprises a holding member. The holding 15 member comprises a front portion, a rear portion, and at least one opening. The front portion faces outwards from the vehicle. The rear portion faces inwards to the one or more side cover panels. The at least one opening is configured to hold an illuminating source.
[00019] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and 20 the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00020] The details are described with reference to an embodiment of a side 25 cover assembly for a vehicle along with the accompanying diagrams. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components.
[00021] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates a side view of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 30
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[00022] Figure 2a exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a side cover assembly with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00023] Figure 2b exemplarily illustrates an exploded view of the side cover assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00024] Figure 3 exemplarily illustrates a front and rear view of a holding 5 member with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00025] Figure 4 exemplarily illustrates a front and rear view of one or more side cover panels with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00026] Figure 5 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a holding member and an illuminating source with an embodiment of the present 10 disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00027] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers 15 are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as exemplary 20 only, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
[00028] An objective of the present subject matter is to provide a robust, cost-effective side cover assembly for a vehicle. It is another objective of the present subject matter to provide safety and security to rider and the public by placing an illuminating sources at a position which is easily visible to other 25 riders on road and thereby prevents any accidents while changing lanes or taking turns by the rider. It is also an objective of the present subject matter to provide a new and improved one or more side cover panels which are smaller in size and can be replaced, manufactured and assembled easily in
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less time consuming manner which also provides higher production yield and incur profits to manufacturers and service providers. [00029] It is also an objective of the present subject matter to have a smaller side cover panels to save repairment cost of the one or more side cover panels and illuminating sources and thereby improving the durability and life of the 5 vehicle and its components of side cover assembly. Another objective of the present subject matter is to place the illuminating sources in proximity of headlamp region to reduce its tendency to break if the vehicle falls in either direction. Another objective is to have a separate side cover assembly which is easy to manufacture and replace without disturbing front cover assembly. 10 Thus, an objective of the present subject matter is to have a side cover assembly where illuminating sources can be replaced if damaged and holding member can be replaced if damaged. Thus, no need of replacing the entire large side cover panel if one of the components gets damaged. Therefore, saving cost and time at an exponential level and increasing production yield 15 and profits of the manufacturers and service providers.
[00030] Another objective of the present subject matter is to develop a side cover assembly which is more robust and less prone to damage. It is also an objective to provide ease of serviceability, ease of assembly, more reliability and durability. Another objective is to improve the life of illuminating sources 20 and side cover panels. Another objective is to use a material which can absorb impacts caused during the falling of the vehicle. Another objective is to provide an aesthetically appealing side cover assembly where no gaps are visible between side cover panels and front cover panels. Another objective is to provide stiffness to the illuminating sources by avoiding any waiviness 25 by providing a holding member to hold the illuminating sources.
[00031] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to a side cover assembly for a vehicle along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiments. The present subject matter is further described with 30 reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and
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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 specific examples thereof, are intended to 5 encompass equivalents thereof.
[00032] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates a side view of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 further illustrates a vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) comprises several components such as a handle bar (104), seat (106), a front rotating member (108) and a rear rotating 10 member (110). Figure 1 further illustrates a headlamp region (125) and a front suspension system (112). Figure 1 additionally illustrates a side cover assembly (200). A longitudinal axis along the vehicle (100) has also been illustrated as FR axis where F represents a front side and R represents a rear side of the vehicle. 15
[00033] Figure 2a exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a side cover assembly (200) with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 closely illustrates the side cover assembly (200) for the vehicle (100). The side cover assembly (200) as illustrated comprises side cover panels (202) and a holding member (204). The side cover panels (202) and the holding 20 member (204) as illustrated is configured to have a polygonal shape with plurality of sides and edges. The side cover panels (202) receives the holding member (204). The holding member (204) is configured to hold the illuminating source (210).
[00034] Figure 2b exemplarily illustrates an exploded view of the side cover 25 assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The exploded view illustrates components of the side cover assembly (200) in detailed manner. As illustrated in Figure 3, the side cover panels (202) is configured to receive the holding member (204). The holding member (204) further holds the illuminating source (210). The holding member (204) is 30 press fitted into the side cover panels (202). The illuminating source (210)
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enters into the holding member (204) and fastened through fastening units including but not limited to screws. [00035] Figure 3 exemplarily illustrates a front and rear view of a holding member with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The holding member (204) comprises a front portion (306) and a rear portion (308). The front 5 portion (306) of the holding member (204) is configured to have a honeycomb pattern. The honeycomb pattern serves several advantages such as reduced weight, more stiffness and aesthetically appealing. A scoop like structure (315) is carved out in the front portion (306) of the holding member (204). The scoop like structure (315) is configured to have at least one opening (310) 10 to accommodate the illuminating source (210). A second opening (312) is also illustrated in Figure 3 to provide an anti-rotation feature while locking the holding member (204) during assembly of the vehicle (100). The second opening (312) is a locator that ensures accurate positioning of the holding member (204). In rear portion (308) of the holding member (204), one or 15 more mounting provisions (321, 322, 323) is further illustrated that helps to press fit the holding member (204) into the one or more side cover panels (202).
[00036] Figure 4 exemplarily illustrates a front and rear view of one or more side cover panels with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The front 20 view represents a first portion (421) and the rear view represents a second portion (423) of the one or more side cover panels (202). The first portion (421) further illustrates a depression D1 that has been carved out in a central region of the first portion (421). The depression D1 is extending along a width of the one or more side cover panels (202). The depression D1 is configured 25 to have a plurality of openings (410, 412). The second portion (423) is configured to have one or more mounting provisions (431, 432, 433).
[00037] Figure 5 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a holding member and an illuminating source with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 closely illustrates the holding member (204) that has a 30 specific honeycomb pattern. The honeycomb pattern serves several
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advantages such as reduced weight, more stiffness and aesthetically appealing. The holding member (204) is configured to hold the illuminating source (210). [00038] In an embodiment, the at least one opening (310) is formed in a scoop like structure (315). The scoop like structure (315) is carved out in the 5 holding member (204). The scoop like structure (315) is carved out in the front portion (306) of the holding member (204). The scoop like structure (315) is configured to have at least one opening (310) to accommodate the illuminating source (210). A second opening (312) is also present in the scoop like structure (315) to provide an anti-rotation feature while locking the 10 holding member (204) during assembly of the vehicle (100). The anti-rotation feature helps in assembling the holding member (204) to the one or more side cover panels (202) and thus saves time of assembly and prevents mis assembly and rotation of the holding member (204).
[00039] In one of the embodiments, the holding member (204) is configured 15 to have one or mounting provisions (321, 322, 323). The rear portion (308) of the holding member (204) is configured to have the one or more mounting provisions (321, 322, 323) that helps to press fit the holding member (204) into the one or more side cover panels (202).
[00040] In an embodiment, the holding member (204) is press fitted to the 20 one or more side cover panels (202). The one or more mounting provisions (321, 322, 323) are present that helps to press fit the holding member (204) into the one or more side cover panels (202). The holding member (204) can be attached to the one or more side cover panels (202) by any fastening means including but not limited to press fitting. 25
[00041] In an embodiment, the one or more side cover panels (202) is in proximity of a headlamp region (125). Herein, the one or more side cover panels (125) has been placed in proximity of the headlamp region (125) as it serves an advantage to the rider by preventing the breaking of the side cover panels which are responsible for accommodating the holding member (204) 30 and illuminating sources (210). The proximity of the one or more side cover
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panels (202) towards the headlamp region (125) also reduces the tendency to break if the vehicle falls in either direction. [00042] In one of the embodiments, the holding member (204) is made up of a predefined material. The predefined material includes but not limited to polypropylene. The material like polypropylene serves an additional 5 advantage of ductility to the holding member (204) leading to less breakage of the holding member (204). Polypropylene gives more strength and is ductile in nature.
[00043] In another embodiment, a second opening (312) of the holding member (204) is configured to provide an anti rotation feature. The anti-10 rotation feature helps in assembling the holding member (204) to the one or more side cover panels (202) and thus saves time of assembly and prevents mis assembly and rotation of the holding member (204).
[00044] In one of the embodiments, the one or more side cover panels (202) comprises a first portion (421) and a second portion (423). The first portion 15 (421) is configured to receive the holding member (204). The second portion (423) is configured to fasten with a frame body of the vehicle (100). The first portion (421) is configured to have plurality of openings (410, 412) and the second portion (423) is configured to have one or more mounting provisions (431, 432, 433). 20
[00045] In another embodiment, the one or more side cover panels (202) having predefined dimensions. The predefined dimensions for length and width of the one or more side cover panels (202) varies in range of 300-500 mm and 70-120 mm respectively.
[00046] In one of the embodiments, a depression (D1) is carved out in a 25 central region of the first portion (421). The depression D1 extending along a width of the one or more side cover panels (202). The depression D1 has a depth ranging from 5-10 mm.
[00047] In another embodiment, the one or more side cover panels (202) is configured to have a plurality of openings (410, 412) in the depression (D1). 30 The plurality of openings (410, 412) is coaxial to the at least one opening (310) of the one or more side cover panels (202). The scoop like structure
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(315) and the depression D1 are coaxial to each other. This design helps to accommodate the holding member (204) in the one or more side cover panels (202). [00048] In another embodiment, the holding member (204) and the one or more side cover panels (202) having a polygon in shape having plurality of 5 sides and edges. The one or more side panels (202) and the holding member (202) are made up of different material. The holding member (204) is made up of polypropylene which provides ductility whereas the one or more side cover panels (202) are made up of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene which can be painted in the vehicle (100). 10
[00049] In one of the embodiments, herein a method for assembling a side assembly for a vehicle is provided. The method comprises various steps. First step is mounting, one or more side cover panels (202) onto a left side and a right side of the vehicle (100), herein the left side and the right side of the vehicle (100) being seen from a rear side of the vehicle (100). Second step is 15 inserting, an illuminating source (210) to a holding member (204) from outside of the holding member (204). Third step is mounting the holding member (204) on the one or more side cover panels (202) and last step is fastening, the illuminating source (210) using fastening units from a rear portion of the one or more side cover panels (202). 20
[00050] A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, 25 may be combined to create other different systems or applications.
[00051] The present claimed invention solves the technical problem of safety of the rider and public. The present subject matter addresses the problem of vulnerability of the illuminating sources such as turn signal lamps as conventionally illuminating sources are placed at a location where these are 30 prone to damage and thus resulting in confusion among public while rider changing a lane or taking a turn. More specifically, the present subject matter
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addresses the problem of vulnerability of illuminating sources and side cover panels as the illuminating sources such as turn signal lamps in conventional vehicles have been placed directly on a large side cover panel. Further, the turn signal lamps are placed distantly from a headlamp region. Conventional location of turn signal lamps cause problems such as easy damage and 5 breaking of the turn signal lamps if the vehicle falls in either direction. Another disadvantage of the conventional locations is difficulty in visibility of the turn signal lamps from other rider’s perspective.
[00052] Furthermore, the present subject matter also addresses problem of repairment cost. For example, if the vehicle falls in either direction, the large 10 side cover panel gets damaged and cause a high replacement cost to customers. The present subject matter also addresses problem of manufacturability and assembly. For example, if the vehicle falls in either direction and damages the turn signal lamps which is directly fixed on large side cover panels, then the entire large side cover panels along with the turn 15 signal lamps needs to be repaired or replaced that causes humongous cost to the customers and pose difficulty in assembly and manufacturability of entire side cover assembly as the entire side cover assembly comprises the large side cover panel and the turn signal lamps have to be manufactured and assembled in the vehicle which is a time-consuming process for manufacturers and 20 service providers. Thus, causing low production yield and incur losses to the manufacturers. The present subject matter also addresses the problem of durability as the vehicle has to undergo frequent replacements of the entire side cover assembly even if any part of the large side cover panel or turn signal lamps gets damaged which adversely affects the durability, reliability 25 and life of the vehicle.
[00053] Therefore, the present subject matter aims to provide a robust side cover assembly for a vehicle to solve the above mentioned technical problems.
[00054] The present subject matter provides several advantages such as 30 increased durability and life of the vehicle by providing smaller side cover panels which are more robust and not easy to damage while vehicle falling in
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either direction as the illuminating sources position and location has been moved upwards in proximity to headlamp region to reduce its tendency to break if the vehicle falls in either direction. Advantageously, the present subject matter saves repairment cost of the one or more side cover panels and illuminating sources and thereby improving the durability and life of the 5 vehicle and its components of side cover assembly. Another advantage of the present subject matter is ease of manufacturability by providing a separate side cover assembly which is easy to manufacture and replace without disturbing front cover assembly. Another advantage is to have ease of replaceability by providing a side cover assembly where illuminating sources 10 can be replaced if damaged and holding member can be replaced if damaged. Thus, eliminating need of replacing the entire large side cover panel if one of the components gets damaged. Therefore, saving cost and time at an exponential level and increasing production yield and profits of the manufacturers and service providers. 15 [00055] It is also an advantage of the present subject matter to use a specific material i.e., polypropylene for developing the holding member. Polypropylene makes the holding matter ductile and robust that does not easily break when vehicle falling in either direction. Thus, providing more strength and prevents the damage of the illuminating sources and the side 20 cover panels. Another advantage is to have an aesthetically appealing side cover assembly where no gaps are visible between side cover panels and front cover panels.
[00056] To summarise, the present subject matter offers several advantages such as ease of serviceability, ease of assembly, more reliability and 25 durability, improved life of illuminating sources and side cover panels.
[00057] In view of the above, the claimed limitations as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed limitations enable the above solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. 30
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[00058] The present subject matter is described using aside cover assembly for a vehicle, whereas the claimed subject matter can be used in any other type of application employing above-mentioned side cover assembly configuration, with required changes and without deviating from the scope of invention. Further, it is intended that the disclosure and examples given herein 5 be considered as exemplary only.
[00059] The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the embodiment”, “the embodiments”, “one or more embodiments”, “some embodiments”, and “one embodiment” mean “one or more (but not all) embodiments of the invention(s)” unless expressly specified otherwise. The 10 terms “including”, “comprising”, “having” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to”, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise.
[00060] A description of an embodiment with several components in 15 communication with another does not imply that all such components are required, On the contrary, a variety of optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the invention,
[00061] Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been 20 selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter and is therefore intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this detailed description, but rather by any claims that issue on an application based here on. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present invention are intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, 25 which is set forth in the following claims.
[00062] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit 30 being indicated by the following claims.
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[00063] A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, 5 may be combined to create other different systems or applications.
[00064] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that any of the aforementioned steps and/or system modules may be suitably replaced, reordered, or removed, and additional steps and/or system modules may be inserted, depending on the needs of a particular application. In addition, the systems of 10 the aforementioned embodiments may be implemented using a wide variety of suitable processes and system modules, and are not limited to any particular computer hardware, software, middleware, firmware, microcode, and the like. The claims can encompass embodiments for hardware and software, or a combination thereof. 15
[00065] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made, and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the 20 teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
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Reference Numerals:
100- vehicle
104- handlebar
106- seat
108- front rotating member 5
110- rear rotating member
112- front suspension system
125- headlamp region
200- side cover assembly
202- one or more side cover panels 10
204- holding member
210- illuminating source
306- front portion
308- rear portion
310- at least one opening 15
312- second opening
315- scoop like structure
321, 322, 323- one or more mounting provisions of the holding member
421- first portion
423- second portion 20
410, 412- plurality of openings
431, 432, 433- one or more mounting provisions of the side cover panels , Claims:CLAIMS
We claim:
1. A side cover assembly (200) for a vehicle (100), the side cover assembly (200) comprising: 5
one or more side cover panels (202), the one or more side cover panels (202) being located on a left side and a right side of the vehicle (100), the left side and the right side of the vehicle (100) being seen from a rear side of the vehicle (100); 10
a holding member (204), the holding member (204) comprising:
a front portion (306), the front portion (306) facing outwards from the vehicle (100);
a rear portion (308), the rear portion (308) facing 15 inwards to the one or more side cover panels (202); and
at least one opening (310), the at least one opening (310) being configured to hold an illuminating source (210).
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2. The side cover assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one opening (310) being formed in a scoop like structure (315), the scoop like structure (315) being carved out in the holding member (204). 25
3. The side cover assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the holding member (204) being configured to have one or mounting provisions (321, 322, 323).
4. The side cover assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the holding member (204) being press fitted to the one or more side 30 cover panels (202).
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5. The side cover assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more side cover panels (202) being in proximity of a headlamp region (125).
6. The side cover assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the holding member (204) being made up of a predefined material. 5
7. The side cover assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a second opening (312) of the holding member (204) being configured to provide an anti rotation feature.
8. The side cover assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more side cover panels (202) comprising: 10
a first portion (421), the first portion (421) being configured to receive the holding member (204);
a second portion (423), the second portion (423) being configured to fasten with a frame body of the vehicle (100);
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the first portion (421) being configured to have plurality of openings (410, 412); and
the second portion (423) being configured to have one or more mounting provisions (431, 432, 433). 20
9. The side cover assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more side cover panels (202) having predefined dimensions.
10. The side cover assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a depression (D1) being carved out in a central region of the first 25 portion (421), the depression extending along a width of the one or more side cover panels (202).
11. The side cover assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more side cover panels (202) being configured to have a plurality of openings (410, 412) in the depression (D1). 30
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12.The side cover assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein theholding member (204) and the one or more side cover panels (202)being a polygon in shape having plurality of sides and edges.
13. A vehicle (100), the vehicle (100) comprising: 5
a side cover assembly (200), the side cover assembly (200) comprising:
one or more side cover panels (202), the one or more side cover panels (202) being located on a left side and a right side of the vehicle (100), wherein the left side and the 10 right side of the vehicle (100) being seen from a rear side of the vehicle (100);
a holding member (204), the holding member (204) comprising:
a front portion (306), the front portion (306) facing 15 outwards from the vehicle (100);
a rear portion (308), the rear portion (308) facing inwards to the one or more side cover panels (202); and
at least one opening (310), the at least one opening (310)being configured to hold an illuminating source (210).20
Dated this 31st day of August 2023.
(Digitally signed by)
Chandan Chavan 25
Head IP
TVS Motor Company Limited