Description:TECHNICAL FIELD

[001] The present disclosure generally relates to the field of saddle-type vehicles and more particularly to a storage box for a saddle-type vehicle.

BACKGROUND

[002] Generally, a storage box in a saddle-type vehicle is an essential component for a rider because it allows the rider to securely store items like helmets, documents, or personal belongings. Further, the storage box enhances the utility and convenience of the vehicle, providing a space for storing essential items during rides. In the case of electric saddle-type vehicles, charging and safety are crucial considerations. It is important to be able to transport the vehicle's charging device, which is typically bulky, effortlessly. Wearing helmets for both the rider and pillion is a safety standard and is often mandatory in many regions. Providing the rider with the ability to carry and store both helmets is a practical feature. This option enhances convenience for the rider, making it more user-friendly.

[003] Conventional storage boxes of the saddle-type vehicles have limited storage space due to various constraints such as wheelbase. For example, a rider may store only one full-face helmet or one open-face helmet and a few documents in a storage box of a conventional vehicle having a wheelbase of 1350mm. To increase the size of the storage box, the wheelbase is needs to be extended, which affects maneuverability of the saddle-type vehicle. Hence, the storage box of the conventional saddle-type vehicles has limited storage space and often fails to meet the requirements of the riders.

BRIEF SUMMARY

[004] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simple manner that is further described in the detailed description of the disclosure. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the subject matter nor is it intended for determining the scope of the disclosure.

[005] To overcome or mitigate at least one of the problems mentioned above, there exists a need for a storage box for a saddle-type vehicle.

[006] Thus, disclosed is a storage box for a saddle-type vehicle. A storage box comprises, a pair of side walls extending along a longitudinal direction of the storage box, wherein each side wall comprises a substantially uniform portion and a tapered portion, a bottom surface extending along the longitudinal direction and between the pair of side walls of the storage box, wherein the bottom surface comprises a flat horizontal portion and an inclined curved portion extending from the flat horizontal portion and a front wall and a rear wall extending along a lateral direction and between the pair of side walls of the storage box, wherein the pair of side walls, the bottom surface, the front wall, and the real wall together form a storage space, characterized in that the storage space comprises, a front space having a first depth and extends along the flat horizontal portion of the bottom surface, and a rear space having a second depth smaller than the first depth and extends along the inclined curved portion of the bottom surface, wherein the second depth is a gradually reduced depth towards the rear wall.

[007] Hence the storage box disclosed in the present disclosure is configured for accommodating a charger and a full-face or an open-face helmet, a charger, and a smart helmet, or two open-face helmets. Further, the storage box comprises a charging port for charging the smart helmet. Furthermore, the storage box disclosed in the present disclosure is compatible with the saddle-type vehicles of wheelbase 1350mm, thereby not compromising on the vehicle’s handling, and within the boundary conditions of the chassis.

[008] To further clarify advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[009] The disclosed method and system will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:

[0010] Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary electric vehicle, and the vehicle’s charging and other infrastructure;

[0011] Figure 2 illustrates boundary constraints of an exemplary saddle-type electric vehicle;

[0012] Figure 3A illustrates an isometric view of the storage box of a saddle-type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0013] Figure 3B illustrates a simulated view of the storage box of the saddle-type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 3C illustrates a top view of the storage box of a saddle-type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0015] Figure 4 illustrates a side view of the storage box depicting the storage space in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0016] Figure 5 illustrates the storage box with two open-face helmets in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] Figure 6 illustrates the storage box with a charger and a smart helmet in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 7 illustrates a simulated view of the storage box;

[0019] Figure 8 illustrates a top view of the storage box with provisions for seat and seat lock in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0020] Figure 9 shows a storage box mounted on a frame structure of the saddle-type vehicle;

[0021] Further, persons skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been necessarily drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the joining ring and one or more components of the bearing assembly may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to the various embodiments and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the present disclosure is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the present disclosure as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the present disclosure relates.

[0023] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory of the present disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.

[0024] Whether or not a certain feature or element was limited to being used only once, it may still be referred to as “one or more features” or “one or more elements” or “at least one feature” or “at least one element.” Furthermore, the use of the terms “one or more” or “at least one” feature or element do not preclude there being none of that feature or element, unless otherwise specified by limiting language including, but not limited to, “there needs to be one or more…” or “one or more elements is required.”

[0025] Reference is made herein to some “embodiments.” It should be understood that an embodiment is an example of a possible implementation of any features and/or elements of the present disclosure. Some embodiments have been described for the purpose of explaining one or more of the potential ways in which the specific features and/or elements of the proposed disclosure fulfil the requirements of uniqueness, utility, and non-obviousness.

[0026] Use of the phrases and/or terms including, but not limited to, “a first embodiment,” “a further embodiment,” “an alternative embodiment,” “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “multiple embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “other embodiments,” “further embodiment”, “furthermore embodiment”, “additional embodiment” or other variants thereof do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, one or more particular features and/or elements described in connection with one or more embodiments may be found in one embodiment, or may be found in more than one embodiment, or may be found in all embodiments, or may be found in no embodiments. Although one or more features and/or elements may be described herein in the context of only a single embodiment, or in the context of more than one embodiment, or in the context of all embodiments, the features and/or elements may instead be provided separately or in any appropriate combination or not at all. Conversely, any features and/or elements described in the context of separate embodiments may alternatively be realized as existing together in the context of a single embodiment.

[0027] Any particular and all details set forth herein are used in the context of some embodiments and therefore should not necessarily be taken as limiting factors to the proposed disclosure.

[0028] The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by “comprises... a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.

[0029] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] For the sake of clarity, the first digit of a reference numeral of each component of the present disclosure is indicative of the Figure number, in which the corresponding component is shown. For example, reference numerals starting with digit “1” are shown at least in Figure 1. Similarly, reference numerals starting with digit “2” are shown at least in Figure 2.

[0031] The vehicle as described herein may include but not limited to, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and may have one or more wheels. However, the features, the functions and the elements of the proposed assembly are described in the context of saddle-type vehicles as an example. Furthermore, the electric vehicle may have at least one wheel which is electrically powered to drive such a vehicle. The term ‘wheel’ may refer to any ground-engaging member which allows traversal of the electric vehicle over a path. The types of EVs include Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Range Extended Electric Vehicle. However, the subsequent paragraphs pertain to the different elements of two-wheeled electric vehicles and hereinafter referred to as an electric vehicle or EV, and basic elements and functions of the elements of an exemplary electric vehicle are described below.

[0032] Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary electric vehicle, and the vehicle’s charging and other infrastructure. In construction, the electric vehicle (EV) 100 typically comprises a battery or battery pack 105 enclosed within a battery casing and includes a Battery Management System (BMS), an on-board charger 110, a Motor Controller Unit (MCU), an electric motor 115 and an electric transmission system 120. The primary functions of the above-mentioned elements are detailed in the following paragraphs: The battery of an EV 100 (also known as Electric Vehicle Battery (EVB) or traction battery) is re-chargeable in nature and is the primary source of energy required for the operation of the EV, wherein the battery 105 is typically charged using the electric power from the grid through a charging infrastructure 125. The battery may be charged using Alternating Current (AC) or Direct Current (DC), wherein, in case of AC input, the on-board charger 110 converts the AC power to DC power after which the DC power is transmitted to the battery through the BMS. However, in case of DC charging, the on-board charger 110 may be bypassed, and the current transmitted directly to the battery through the BMS. Additionally, the EV 100 may also be equipped with wireless infrastructure such as, but not limited to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and so on to facilitate wireless communication with the charging infrastructure 125, other EVs or the cloud.

[0033] The battery 105 is made up of a plurality of cells which are grouped into a plurality of modules in a manner in which the temperature difference between the cells does not exceed 5 °C. The terms “battery”, and “battery pack” may be used interchangeably and may refer to any of a variety of different rechargeable cell compositions and configurations including, but not limited to, lithium-ion (e.g., lithium iron phosphate, lithium cobalt oxide, other lithium metal oxides, etc.), lithium-ion polymer, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium, nickel hydrogen, nickel-zinc, silver zinc, or other battery types or configurations. The term “battery pack” as used herein may refer to multiple individual batteries enclosed within a single structure or multi-piece structure. The individual batteries may be electrically interconnected to achieve a desired voltage and current capacity for a desired application. The Battery Management System (BMS) is an electronic system, the primary function of which is to ensure that the battery 105 is operating safely and efficiently. The BMS continuously monitors different parameters of the battery such as temperature, voltage, current and so on, and communicates these parameters to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and the Motor Controller Unit (MCU) in the EV using one or more protocols including but not limited to, Controller Area Network (CAN) bus protocol which facilitates the communication between the ECU and MCU and other peripheral elements of the EV 100 without the requirement of a host computer.

[0034] The MCU primarily controls or regulates the operation of the electric motor based on the power transmitted from the vehicle’s battery, wherein the primary functions of the MCU include starting the electric motor 115, stopping the electric motor 115, controlling the speed of the electric motor 115, enabling the vehicle to move in the reverse direction and protect the electric motor 115 from premature wear and tear. The primary function of the electric motor 115 is to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, wherein the converted mechanical energy is subsequently transferred to the transmission system of the EV to facilitate movement of the EV. Additionally, the electric motor 115 also acts as a generator during regenerative braking (that is, kinetic energy of the EV in motion is converted into electrical energy and stored in the battery of the EV). The types of motors generally employed in EVs include, but are not limited to DC series motor, Brushless DC motor (also known as BLDC motors), Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), Three Phase AC Induction Motors and Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM).

[0035] The transmission system 120 of the EV 100 facilitates the transfer of the generated mechanical energy by the electric motor 115 to the wheels (130a, 130b) of the EV. Generally, the transmission systems 120 used in EVs include single speed transmission system and multi-speed (i.e., two-speed) transmission system, wherein the single speed transmission system comprises a single gear pair whereby the EV runs at a constant speed ratio between the motor rotational speed and the wheel rotational speed. However, the multi-speed/two-speed transmission system comprises a compound planetary gear system with a double pinion planetary gear set and a single pinion planetary gear set thereby resulting in two different gear ratios which facilitates higher torque and vehicle speed depending on the selected gear ratio.

[0036] In one embodiment, all data pertaining to the EV 100 or charging infrastructure 125 or both, are collected and processed using a remote server (known as cloud) 135, wherein the processed data is indicated to the rider of the EV 100 through a display unit present in the dashboard 140 of the EV 100. In an embodiment, the display unit may be an interactive or touch sensitive display unit. In another embodiment, the display unit may be a non-interactive display unit. It is noteworthy that the electric vehicle, as described with reference to Figure 1, provides a context in which various embodiments of the present disclosure may be described and observed. Subsequently, the embodiments of the present disclosure are described by referring to the essential elements and the structure of a saddle-type vehicle.

[0037] Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a storage box for a saddle-type electric vehicle, wherein the storage box comprises a storage space having a front storage space and a read storage space for accommodating a charger and a full-face or an open-face helmet, a charger, and a smart helmet, or two open-face helmets. Further, the storage box comprises a charging port for charging the smart helmet. It is to be noted that the storage box disclosed in the present disclosure is compatible with the saddle-type vehicles of wheelbase 1350mm, thereby not compromising on the vehicle’s handling, and within the boundary conditions of the chassis.

[0038] Figure 2 illustrates boundary constraints of an exemplary saddle-type electric vehicle. As shown, a saddle-type vehicle 200 has a wheelbase (indicated by dotted line 205) of approximately 330 mm, seat length (indicated by dotted line 210) of approximately 725 mm, and a swing arm pivot (indicated by dotted line 215) of 308 mm. The swing arm pivot as described herein refers to a pivot point around which a swing arm, the part that connects a rear wheel 220 to the vehicle frame 225, can move. The swing arm pivot allows the rear wheel 220 to move up and down in response to changes in the road surface, providing suspension to improve ride comfort and traction. The circle 230 shows the position of the rear wheel 220 during full load and the rectangular box 235 shows a motor controller. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the constraints depicted in Figure 2 are considered while developing the storage box disclosed in the present disclosure. The inventors of the present disclosure have realized that by creating a channel that projects into the conventional storage box, it is possible to provide the space required for the move towards the outer rim of the rear wheel 220 and accommodate its motion during full load conditions or while riding over a hump in the road.

[0039] Figure 3A illustrates an isometric view of the storage box of a saddle-type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3B illustrates a simulated view of the storage box of the saddle-type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3C illustrates a top view of the storage box of a saddle-type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Figure 3A, 3B and 3C, the storage box 300 comprises a pair of side walls 305 and 310, a bottom surface 315, a front wall 320 and a rear wall 325.

[0040] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the pair of side walls 305 and 310 extends along a longitudinal direction of the storage box 300, wherein each side wall 305 and 310 comprises a substantially uniform portion 330 and a tapered portion 335 respectively. Further, the bottom surface 315 extends along the longitudinal direction and between the pair of side walls 305 and 310 of the storage box 300, wherein the bottom surface 315 comprises a flat horizontal portion 340 and an inclined curved portion 345 extending from the flat horizontal portion 340 as shown in Figure 3B. Furthermore, the front wall 320 and the rear wall 325 extends along a lateral direction and between the pair of side walls 305 and 310 of the storage box 300, wherein the pair of side walls 305 and 310, the bottom surface 315, the front wall 320, and the real wall 325 together form a storage space 350. It is to be noted that the materials used for making the storage box 300 may vary, and the materials are often chosen based on factors such as durability, weight, cost, and design aesthetics. For example, plastic, fiberglass, composite materials, etc. may be used.

[0041] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the storage space 350 comprises a front space having a first depth and extends along the flat horizontal portion 340 of the bottom surface 315, and a rear space having a second depth smaller than the first depth and extends along the inclined curved portion 345 of the bottom surface 315, wherein the second depth is a gradually reduced depth towards the rear wall 325.

[0042] Figure 4 illustrates a side view of the storage box depicting the storage space in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the storage space 350 comprises a front space 405 and a rear space 410, wherein the front space 405 has a first depth 415 and extends along the flat horizontal portion 340 of the bottom surface 315, and the rear space 410 has a second depth 420 smaller than the first depth 415 and extends along the inclined curved portion 345 of the bottom surface 315. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second depth 420 is a gradually reduced depth towards the rear wall 325. Referring to Figure 3B and 4, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the rear space 410 comprises two portions 355 and 360 formed between the inclined curved portion 345 of the bottom surface 315 and the pair of side walls 305 and 310 respectively. The two portions 355 and 360, and the inclined curved portion 345 form external recess 365, wherein the external recess 365 partially accommodates the real wheel of the saddle-type of vehicle without touching the surface of the storage box 300. In other words, the recess 365 creates a channel that projects into the storage box 300, and provides a space required for the move towards the outer rim of the rear wheel and accommodates its motion during full load conditions or while riding over a hump in the road.

[0043] Referring to Figure 4, the front space 405 is formed by the front wall 320, the uniform portions 330 of the pair of side walls 305 and 310, and the flat horizontal portion 340 of the bottom surface 315. Further, the rear space 410 is formed by the rear wall 325, the tapered portions 335 of the pair of side walls 305 and 310, and the inclined curved portion 345 of the bottom surface 315.

[0044] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the front space 405 and the rear space 410 of the storage space 350 are configured for accommodating a charger 425 and a helmet 430 respectively, wherein the helmet is one of, a full-face helmet, an open-face helmet, a smart helmet, and a flip-up helmet. Referring to Figure 4, the charger 425 is placed in the front space 405 and a full-face helmet 430 is placed in the rear space 410 of the storage space 350. As shown, the charger 425 is placed in the front space 405 such that the charger 425 is proximal to the front wall 320 and contacts the flat horizontal portion 340 of the bottom surface 315, and wherein the helmet 430 is placed in the rear space 410 such that a front face of the helmet 430 is proximal to the charger 425, a rear face of the helmet 430 is proximal to the rear wall 325, and the bottom part of the helmet 430 is placed on the inclined curved portion 345 such that the ridges of the helmet 430 align with the two portions 355 and 360 formed between the inclined curved portion 345 of the bottom surface 315 and the pair of side walls 305 and 310 respectively. Hence, the storage box 300 disclosed in the present disclosure configured to accommodate the charger 425 and the helmet 430, wherein the helmet is one of, the full-face helmet, the open-face helmet, the smart helmet, and the flip-up helmet.

[0045] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the front space 405 and the rear space 410 of the storage space 350 are configured for accommodating a first open-face helmet and a second open-face helmet. Figure 5 illustrates the storage box with two open-face helmets in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, a first open-face helmet 505 is placed in the from space 405 and a second open-face helmet 510 is placed in the rear space 410, wherein a rear face of the first open-face helmet 505 is proximal to the front wall 320 of the storage box 300, a rear face of the second open-face helmet 310 is proximal to the rear wall 325, and front faces of the first open-face helmet 305 and the second open-face helmet 310 are proximal to each other. Hence, the storage box 300 disclosed in the present disclosure enables the rider to carry two open-face helmets.

[0046] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the front space 405 and the rear space 410 of the storage space 350 are configured for accommodating the charger 425 and a smart helmet respectively. Figure 6 illustrates the storage box with a charger and a smart helmet in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the charger 425 is placed in the from space 405 and a smart helmet 605 is placed in the rear space 410. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the rear space 410 comprises a charging port 610 for charging the smart helmet 605. Referring to Figure 6, the charger 425 is proximal to the front wall 320 and contacts the flat horizontal portion 340 of the bottom surface 315. Further, the smart helmet 605 is placed in the rear space 410 such that a front face of the helmet 605 is proximal to the charger 425 and the rear face of the smart helmet 605 is proximal to the charging port 610 to enable charging of the smart helmet 605. The charging port 610 as described herein may include a charging port such a USB port or may include wireless charging ports. The bottom part of the helmet 430 is placed on the inclined curved portion such that the ridges of the helmet 605 align with the two portions 355 and 360 formed between the inclined curved portion 345 of the bottom surface 315 and the pair of side walls 305 and 310 respectively.

[0047] As described, the storage box 300 is configured for accommodating a charger in the front space 405 and a helmet in the rear space 410 of the storage space 350. However, if the rider keeps a single helmet in the rear space 410, the helmet may move inside the storage space 350 during the ride. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, one or more stoppers 615 are provided for holding one of, the full-face helmet, the open-face helmet, the smart helmet, and the flip-up helmet, placed in the rear space 410 of the storage space 350. It is to be noted that the one or more stoppers 615 may be made of rubber and any other material suitable.

[0048] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the rear wall 325 comprises a pair of edge recesses configured to maintain a clearance between the storage box 300 and a rear shock absorber. Figure 7 illustrates a simulated view of the storage box. As shown, the storage box 300 comprises two edge recesses 705 configured to maintain a clearance between the storage box 300 and a rear shock absorber (not shown) of the saddle-type vehicle.

[0049] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the storage box 300 comprises a provision to mount a seat and a provision to mount a seat lock. Figure 8 illustrates a top view of the storage box with provisions for seat and seat lock in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, a front end of the storage box 300 comprises a provision 805 to mount a seat, wherein the seat is mounted on the storage box using bolts and nuts. Further, the provision 805 comprises stiffeners 810 to provide structural support for mounting the seat. Further, a mount 815 is provided for the seat lock.

[0050] Figure 9 shows a storage box mounted on a frame structure of the saddle-type vehicle. As shown, the storage box 300 is mounted on frame structure 900 of a saddle-type vehicle using a plurality mounting brackets 905 on either side of the frame structure 900.

[0051] As described, the storage box 300 is configured for accommodating a charger and a full-face or an open-face helmet, a charger, and a smart helmet, or two open-face helmets. Further, the storage box comprises a charging port for charging the smart helmet. Furthermore, the storage box disclosed in the present disclosure is compatible with the saddle-type vehicles of wheelbase 1350mm, thereby not compromising on the vehicle’s handling, and within the boundary conditions of the chassis.

[0052] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.

[0053] The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples. Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible. The scope of embodiments is at least as broad as given by the following claims.

List of reference numerals:
Components Reference numerals
Vehicle 100
Battery pack 105
On-board charger 110
Electric motor 115
Transmission system 120
Charging infrastructure 125
Wheels 130a and 130b
Remote server 135
Dashboard 140
Saddle-type vehicle 200
Wheelbase 205
Seat length 210
Swing arm pivot 215
Rear wheel 220
Vehicle frame 225
Circle showing the position of the rear wheel during full load 230
Rectangular box showing motor controller 235
Storage box 300
Pair of side walls 305 and 310
Bottom surface 315
Front wall 320
Rear wall 325
Uniform portion of the pair of side walls 330
Tapered portion of the pair of side walls 335
Flat horizontal portion of the bottom surface 340
Inclined curved portion of the bottom surface 345
Storage space 350
Two portions 355 and 360
External recess 365
Front space of the storage space 405
Rear space of the storage space 410
First depth 415
Second depth 420
Charger 425
Full-face helmet 430
First open-face helmet 505
Second open-face helmet 510
Smart helmet 605
Charging port 610
One or more stoppers 615
Pair of edge recesses 705
Provision to mount a seat 805
Stiffeners 810
Provision to mount a seat lock 815
Frame 900
Mounting brackets 905

, Claims:
1. A storage box (300) for a saddle-type vehicle, the storage box (300) comprising:
a pair of side walls (305 and 310) extending along a longitudinal direction of the storage box (300), wherein each side wall (305 and 310) comprises a substantially uniform portion (330) and a tapered portion (335);
a bottom surface (315) extending along the longitudinal direction and between the pair of side walls (305 and 310) of the storage box (300), wherein the bottom surface (315) comprises a flat horizontal portion (340) and an inclined curved portion (345) extending from the flat horizontal portion (340); and
a front wall (320) and a rear wall (325) extending along a lateral direction and between the pair of side walls (305 and 310) of the storage box (300), wherein the pair of side walls (305 and 310), the bottom surface (315), the front wall (320), and the real wall (325) together form a storage space (350);
characterized in that the storage space (350) comprises:
a front space (405) having a first depth (415) and extends along the flat horizontal portion (340) of the bottom surface (315);
and a rear space (410) having a second depth (420) smaller than the first depth (415) and extends along the inclined curved portion (345) of the bottom surface (315), wherein the second depth (420) is a gradually reduced depth towards the rear wall (320).

2. The storage box (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the storage box (300) is detachably mounted on a frame (900) of the saddle-type vehicle through a plurality of mounting brackets (905).

3. The storage box (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein front space (405) is formed by the front wall (320), the uniform portions (330) of the pair of side walls (305 and 310), and the flat horizontal portion (340) of the bottom surface (315).

4. The storage box (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein rear space (410) is formed by the rear wall (320), the tapered portions (335) of the pair of side walls (305 and 310), and the inclined curved portion (345) of the bottom surface (315).

5. The storage box (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the front space (405) and the rear space (410) of the storage space (350) are configured for accommodating a charger (425) and a helmet (430) respectively, wherein the helmet (430) is one of, a full-face helmet, an open-face helmet, a smart helmet, and a flip-up helmet.

6. The storage box (300) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the charger (425) is placed in the front space (405) such that the charger (425) is proximal to the front wall (320) and contacts the flat horizontal portion (340) of the bottom surface (315), and wherein the helmet (425) is placed in the rear space (410) such that a front face of the helmet (430) is proximal to the charger (425), a rear face of the helmet (430) is proximal to the rear wall (320), and the bottom part of the helmet (430) is placed on the inclined curved portion (345).

7. The storage box (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the front space (405) and the rear space (410) of the storage space (350) are configured for accommodating a first open-face helmet (505) and a second open-face helmet (510), wherein the first open-face helmet (505) and the second open-face helmet (510) are placed in the front space (405) and the rear space (410) respectively such that a rear face of the first open-face helmet (505) is proximal to the front wall (320), a rear face of the second open-face helmet (510) is proximal to the rear wall (325), and front faces of the first open-face helmet (505) and the second open-face helmet (510) are proximal to each other.

8. The storage box (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the front space (405) and the rear space (410) of the storage space (350) are configured for accommodating the charger (425) and the smart helmet (605) respectively.

9. The storage box (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein an inner surface of the real wall (325) comprises a charging port (610) for charging a smart helmet (605).

10. The storage box (300) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the charger (425) is placed in the front space (405) such that the charger (425) is proximal to the front wall (320) and contacts the flat horizontal portion (340) of the bottom surface (315), and wherein the smart helmet (610) is placed in the rear space (410) such that a front face of the smart helmet (610) is proximal to the charger (425), a rear face of the smart helmet (610) is proximal to the charging port (610) such that to enable charging of the smart helmet (610), and the bottom part of the smart helmet (610) contacts the inclined curved portion (345).

11. The storage box (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein an inner surface of the bottom surface (315) comprises one or more stoppers (615) for holding one of, the full-face helmet, the open-face helmet, the smart helmet, and the flip-up helmet, placed in the rear space (410) of the storage space (350).

12. The storage box (300) as claimed in claim 1, comprises an external recess (365) formed between the inclined curved portion (345) of the bottom surface (315) and the tapered portions (335) of the pair of side walls (305 and 310), wherein the external recess (365) is configured for partially accommodating a real wheel of the saddle-type of vehicle without touching the surface of the storage box (300).

13. The storage box (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rear wall (325) comprises a pair of edge recesses (705) configured to maintain a clearance between the storage box (300) and a rear shock absorber of the saddle-type vehicle.

14. The storage box (300) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a provision (805) to mount a seat.

15. The storage box (300) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a provision (815) to mount a seat lock.