Description:A SADDLE TYPE VEHICLE
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001]
The present subject matter, in general, relates to a saddle type vehicle and, in particular relates to a saddle type vehicle provided with a 5 plurality of panels accommodated to a fuel storage.
BACKGROUND
[0002]
Generally, in saddle type vehicles with internal combustion engines an engine assembly is disposed with a cooling mechanism. The engine assembly may be oil cooled or air cooled. In oil cooled or air-cooled engine 10 assembly, one or more radiators may be provided for cooling the engine assembly of the vehicle. The saddle type vehicles are used in all forms of environment, typically in summer season engines in saddle type vehicles dissipate more heat.
[0003]
In conventional saddle type vehicles, the cooling mechanisms are 15 provided for the engine such as air cooling, water cooling, steam cooling, etc. but still some of the hot air dissipate from the engine.
[0004]
Generally, in saddle type vehicles the engine assembly is just below the fuel storage tank and the rider seat assembly is also in the vicinity of the fuel storage tank, as hot air raises up, the engine heat tries to escape from 20 the frame structure near seat assembly and fuel storage tank and that heat will be trapped and increase the temperature of the frame near rider thighs.
[0005]
In one of the examples, the air cleaner box structure is provided near the radiator, which is in the vicinity of the engine assembly, said box will transfer the gases exhausted by radiator to the lower direction of the vehicle. 25 The air guiding passage is disposed near to the radiator which allow for the effectively providing the intake passage and the air guiding passage. In this example the air passages are provided with the cleaner box and this assembly is provided near radiator which tends to require more space and system also became complex. 30
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[0006]
In one of the other examples, the air guiding passage is provided below the head lamp assembly which is a hollow head member supported by steering shaft and paired hollow main frame, members extending rearward from the head member on right and left side of motorcycles. In this example the hollow cavity type assembly is provided which connects to the 5 air cleaner of an engine, this also follow the air-cooling mechanism for engine but still the problem of heat trapping is prevalent in saddle type vehicle near the fuel tank and rider seat assembly.
[0007]
Moreover, when a slot or provision is provided to ensure elimination of the air that is coming from the engine, the entire vehicle interior and the 10 mountings become visible which is not desirable.
[0008]
Thus, there is a need in the art for the plurality of panels are provided which provides air flow passage and inlet for cooling the area near rider seat of a saddle type vehicle also to provide the proper passage for transfer of heat. which addresses at least the aforementioned problems and other 15 problems of known art.
[0009]
Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with 20 reference to the drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[00010]
According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention provides a plurality of panels for a saddle type vehicle (hereinafter 25 also referred to as vehicle) to facilitate heat dissipation from a power unit of the vehicle.
[00011]
Aspects of the present invention pertain to a saddle type vehicle. The saddle type vehicle may include a front wheel. Rearwards to the front wheel, a rear wheel may be disposed in line with the front wheel 30 along a longitudinal plane of the saddle type vehicle. A frame is supported
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by the front wheel and the rear wheel,
and a power drive unit is connected to the frame. A steering assembly may be connected to the front wheel. A fuel storage is supported by the frame is configured to associate with the power drive unit. The power drive unit may be an internal combustion engine or an electric motor. In an embodiment, the fuel storage may be a battery pack. 5 The fuel storage is configured to accommodate a plurality of panels. The plurality of panels is attached to at least one of a left-hand side (LHS) and a right-hand side (RHS) of the fuel storage. The each of the plurality of panels may be configured with at least one cutout portions.
[00012]
In an embodiment, each of the plurality of panels may be 10 configured to provide a plurality of holding members.
[00013]
In an embodiment, each of the plurality of panels may be secured at the fuel storage provided with the plurality of holders.
[00014]
In an embodiment, the plurality of panels is systematically same on at least one of the left-hand side (LHS) and the right hand side 15 (RHS) of the fuel tank.
[00015]
In an embodiment, least one of cutout portions is configured to provide circulation of air from the power drive unit.
[00016]
In an embodiment, the at least one cut out portions of each of the plurality of panels, the at least one cut out portion being configured to 20 accommodate at least one of grill assembly.
[00017]
In an embodiment, at least one of the cutout portions is configured to provide a plurality of protruding members for accommodating the at least one of grill.
[00018]
In an embodiment, a panels for covering a fuel storage 25 having at least one of portions, wherein the at least one of portions comprises, a first portion, the first portion having a cutout portion, a second portion, the second portion is configured to attach with the fuel storage, wherein the first portion and the second portion is configured to cover the fuel storage. the panels is configured to provide a plurality of holding 30
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members.
Panels is systematically same on at least one of the left hand side (LHS) and the right hand side(RHS) of the fuel tank.
[00019]
In an embodiment, the grill assembly is configured to hide the cutout details of the cutout portions.
[00020]
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general 5 description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00021] The details are described with reference to an embodiment of a 10 saddle type vehicle along with the accompanying diagrams. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components.
[00022] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates side view of a saddle type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 15
[00023] Figure 2 is a top view of the saddle type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00024] Figure 3. is an exploded view of a frame member in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00025] Figure 4. is a side view of a plurality of side panels in accordance 20 with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00026] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a mounting members of the side panels in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00027] Figure 6 is an exploded view of a grill assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 25
[00028] Figure 7 is an exploded view of the grill assembly mounted on the plurality of side panels in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
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[00029] Figure 8 is an exemplarily illustrates the perspective view of the plurality of grill assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00030] Figure 9 is an exploded view of a grill assembly.
[00031] Figure 10 is a top view of a fuel tank in accordance with an 5 embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00032]
Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers 10 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 15 only, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
[00033] An objective of the present subject matter is to provide a saddle type vehicle and, in particular relates to saddle type vehicle provided with a plurality of panels accommodated to a fuel storage, the plurality of panels is provided with the grill assembly that provides the adequate air gap for 20 transfer of heat entrapped in the vehicle.
[00034]
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. 25
[00035]
The present subject matter is described using plurality of side panels which is used in a vehicle, whereas the claimed subject matter can be used in any other type of application employing above-mentioned aspects, with required changes and without deviating from the scope of invention.
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Further, it is intended that the disclosure and examples given herein be
considered as exemplary only.
[00036]
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) 5 embodiments of the invention(s)” unless expressly specified otherwise. The 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. 10
[00037]
The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to claims with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiments. The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate 15 principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents 20 thereof.
[00038] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates a saddle type vehicle (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00039] As figure 1 illustrates a saddle type vehicle (100) provided with front wheel (101) and rear wheel (111) for keeping the vehicle moving and 25 providing a comfortable ride, (102) is the front fender which protects rider and front fork assembly (114) from mud, dust, and water. The front fork assembly (114) provides accommodative space for steering assembly and instrument cluster assembly for the saddle type vehicle (100). The steering assembly is provided with the handlebar having left and right handle 30 (106a,106b) and side-view mirrors (104,105). Head light (103) is provided
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with the front fork assembly (114) for safely manoeuvring the saddle type vehicle (100) at nighttime or in foggy conditions. The fuel storage (107) is provided for suppling the fuel such as petrol or diesel to power drive unit (112), the power drive unit (112) creates power which then moves to the drive train (110) and then to wheels (101,111). The plurality of side panels 5 (213a, 213b) is provided with the fuel tank (107) for proper heat transfer from the power unit (112) or may be radiator (not shown) to the atmosphere. The seat assemblies (108,109) is provided for the seating of rider and pillion.
[00040] Figure 2 is top view of a saddle type vehicle (100) in accordance 10 with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00041]
As figure 2 provides the top view of the saddle type vehicle (100) where the longitudinal axis is provided along the front wheel (101) and rear wheel (111). The plurality of panels (213a, 213b) is also provided in Left hand and right-hand direction of rider both being systematically same. 15
[00042]
Figure 3 provides the exploded view of a frame (300) as per the present embodiment of the invention.
[00043]
As figure 3 indicates the exploded view of the frame (300) which provides the structural components of the chassis. The fuel tank (107) is arranged on the top surface of (301) which is main pipe for the frame 20 assembly. The power drive unit (112) is also accommodated within frame member (300) and below main pipe (301) of the frame (300).
[00044]
The plurality of side panels (213a, 213b) as provided in figure 4 is having a plurality of portions (402, 403) both the portions being placed simultaneously to each other. The first portion (402) being provided with at 25 least one of a cutout portion (401b, 401a) which is configured to accommodate the grill assembly (609a, 609b) (not shown in figure 4). The cutout portion (401b, 401a) is provided with in the panels (213a, 213b) is for the hot air transfer from engine to atmosphere. As hot air rises upward because of less density than the surrounding air, this will cause 30
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inconvenience to the rider at the idling condition of the saddle type vehicle
(100).
[00045]
Power drive unit (112) as shown in figure 1 and 2, will transfer hot air at idling condition to the fuel tank (107) and in the periphery of the fuel tank (107) the panels (213a, 213b ) are provided, so there is chances that the 5 hot air can trap between the panels ((213a, 213b) and fuel tank (107), so for this arrangement the cutout portions (401a, 401b) are provided so that the air can be transferred easily and rider can get comfort.
[00046]
The plurality of panels (213a, 213b) as shown in figure. 5 which is the exploded view of the panels (213a, 213b) which are configured to 10 provide the plurality of holding members (501), (502), (503), (504), (505). The holding members (501), (502), (503), (504), (505) not being limited to but provided for the securing of the panels (213a, 213b) with the fuel storage (107).
[00047]
The at least one of the cutout portions (401a, 401b) as shown in 15 figure 6 is an exemplary view provided for the assembly of the grill (802). The grill assembly (802) is provided with a plurality of protruding members (602), (603), (604), (606), (607), (608). The plurality of protruding members (602), (603), (604), (606), (607), (608) are provided on but not limited to the first portion (402) of the side panel (213a, 213b). 20
[00048]
In an embodiment, The protruding members (602), (603), (604), (606), (607), (608) are fasten together with the grill assembly (802) at left hand side and right-hand side (609a, 609b) using the fasteners, welding, heat staked or any other connecting mechanism as shown in figure 7. Each of the plurality of protruding members (602), (603), (604), (606), (607), 25 (608) have proper arrangements or holding members which are specifically for accommodation of each of the plurality of protruding members (602), (603), (604), (606), (607), (608).
[00049]
The exploded view of grill assembly (609) as shown in figure 9. where the grill (802) is shown which is sandwiched between the first 30 member (801) and second member (803) of the grill assembly (609). The
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grill (802) is provided as the covering member or can be said as hiding
member for the mounting provisions of the fuel storage (107).
[00050]
In the figure 10. top view of the fuel storage (107) is shown, where the grill assembly of left-hand side and right-hand side (609a, 609b) is shown. The grill assembly of left-hand side and right-hand side (609a, 609b) 5 is provided with the grill or mesh (802a, 802b) for hiding out the attaching portions which are directly visible from at least one of the cutout portions (401a, 401b).
[00051]
A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to 10 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, may be combined to create other different systems or applications.
[00052]
The present claimed invention solves the technical problem of 15 transfer of heat from the radiator (not shown) or power train (112), the said heat can be trapped in the plurality of panels (213a, 213b) or near the user seat (108) this can make the rider uncomfortable, when the vehicle is in idle state. Also, the stickering of the fuel tank can also became week and material can became more adhesive, so the said grill assembly left-hand side 20 and right-hand side (609a, 609b) is provided at the first portion (402) of the plurality of panels (213a, 213b) this will transfer the heat trapped in the atmosphere.
[00053]
The present invention aims to increase the aesthetics of the panels for the fuel storage. 25
[00054]
The present invention aims to provide more comfort to the rider, when is at idle state.
[00055]
The present invention also aims to increase the manufacturability of the panels and grill assembly.
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[00056]
The present invention also aims to increase the market attractiveness of the vehicle.
[00057]
In light of the above mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed , the claimed steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the 5 claimed steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed steps clearly bring an improvement in the functioning of the configuration itself as the claimed steps provide a technical solution to a technical problem.
[00058]
A description of an embodiment with several components in 10 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.
[00059]
Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been 15 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, 20 which is set forth in the following claims.
[00060]
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 25 scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
[00061]
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 30 modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the
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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- Saddle type vehicle 401b- second cutout portion
101- Front wheel 402- first portion
102- Front fender 403- second portion
103- Head Light 501- holding member 5
104-left-hand rear-view mirror 502- holding member
105- Right-hand rear- view mirror 503- holding member
106- Handlebar 504- holding member
107- Fuel storage 505- holding member
108- Rider seat 602- protruding member 10
109- Rear seat 603- protruding member
110- Transmission drive chain 604- protruding member
111- Rear wheel 606- protruding member
112-power unit 607- protruding member
113- side panel 608- protruding member 15
114- steering assembly 609- grill assembly
106a- left-hand rear-view mirror 609a- left-hand grill
106b- right hand rear- view mirror 609b- right hand grill
213a- left- hand side panel. 801-first member
213b- right hand side panel. 803- second member 20
300- Frame 802- grill
301- Main pipe 802a- left side grill
401a- first cutout portion 802b- right side gril , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We claim,
1.
A Saddle type vehicle (100) comprising:
a front wheel (101); 5
a rear wheel (111) being disposed in line with the front wheel (101) along a longitudinal plane of the Saddle type vehicle (100);
a frame (300) supported by the front wheel (101) and the rear wheel (111);
a power drive unit (112) being connected to the frame (300); 10
a steering assembly (106) being connected to the front wheel (101);
a fuel storage (107) supported by the frame (300) and being configured to associate with the power drive unit (112);
wherein, 15
the fuel storage (107) being configured to accommodate a plurality of panels (213a), (213b);
wherein;
the plurality of panels (213a), (213b) being attached to at least one of a left-hand side 20 (LHS) and a right-hand side (RHS) of the fuel storage (107);
wherein,
each of the plurality of panels (213a), (213b) being configured with at least 25 one a cutout portions (401a),(401b).
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2.
The Saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of panels (213a), (213b) being configured to provide a plurality of holding members (501), (502), (503), (504), (505).
3.
The saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of panels (213a), (213b) being secured at the fuel 5 storage (107) provided with the plurality of holders.
4.
The Saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of panels (213a),(213b) being systematically same on at least one of the left hand side(LHS) and the right hand side(RHS) of the fuel tank(107). 10
5.
The Saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one of cutout portions (401a), (401b) being configured to provide circulation of air from the power drive unit (112).
6.
The Saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, where in the at least one cut out portions of each of the plurality of panels, the at 15 least one cut out portion (401a), (401b) being configured to accommodate at least one of grill assembly (609a), (609b).
7.
The Saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the cutout portions (401a),(401b) being configured to provide a plurality of protruding members (602), (603), (604), (606), (607), 20 (608) for accommodating the at least one of grill (802a),(802b).
8.
The Saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one of grill assembly (609a),(609b) being configured to hide the cutout details of the at least one of cutout portions (401a),(401b).
9.
A panels (213a), (213b) for covering a fuel storage (107) 25 comprising:
At least one of portions (402), (403), wherein the at least one of portions (402), (403) comprises,
a first portion (402), the first portion having a cutout portion (401b), 30
a second portion (403), the second portion being configured to attach with the fuel storage (107),
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wherein the first portion (402) and the second portion (403) being configured to cover the fuel storage (107).
10.
The panels (213a), (213b) for covering the fuel storage (107) asclaimed in claim 9, wherein the panels being configured to provide aplurality of holding members (501), (502), (503), (504), (505).5
11.
The panels (213a), (213b) for covering the fuel storage (107) asclaimed in claim 9, wherein panels (213a),(213b) beingsystematically same on at least one of the left hand side(LHS) andthe right hand side(RHS) of the fuel tank(107).
12.
The panels (213a), (213b) for covering the fuel storage (107) as10 claimed in claim 9, wherein the cutout portions (401a) beingconfigured to provide circulation of air from the power drive unit(112).
13.
The panels (213a), (213b) for covering the fuel storage (107) asclaimed in claim 9, wherein the cutout portion (401a) being15 configured to accommodate a grill assembly (609).
14.
The panels (213a), (213b) for covering the fuel storage (107) asclaimed in claim 9, wherein the cutout portions (401a) beingconfigured to provide a plurality of protruding members (602),(603), (604), (606), (607), (608) for accommodating the grill (802a).20
15.
The panels (213a), (213b) for covering the fuel storage (107) asclaimed in claim 9, wherein the grill assembly (609a) beingconfigured to hide the cutout details of the cutout portions (401a).
Dated this 29th day of November 2023.