DESC:FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10, Rule 13]

SIDE WHEEL COVER OF A VEHICLE

HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED, an Indian Company at: The Grand Plaza, Plot No.2, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj- Phase -II, New Delhi, India, 110 070

THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION PARTICULARLY DESCRIBES THE INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION:
[001] The present invention relates to a side wheel cover for covering a side portion of a wheel of a vehicle. The invention also relates to a vehicle comprising a side wheel cover covering a side portion of a wheel.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
[002] Referring to Figure 1, a conventional two-wheeled vehicle such as a motorcycle (1) comprises a first wheel cover (2) disposed proximate to a curved portion (5) of a rear wheel (3) and a side wheel cover (4) disposed proximate to a side portion (6) of the rear wheel (3). The first wheel cover (2) (also referred to as rear fender) restricts mud splattering from the rear wheel (3) while the side wheel cover (4) addresses the problem of clothes becoming entangled in the rear wheel (3).

[003] In one option, the side wheel cover (4) is supported by a seat rail (not visible) of the motorcycle and is substantially spaced apart from the side portion of the rear wheel (3). In such cases, a size and a weight of the side wheel cover (4) is substantially high. Thus, a size of the seat rail (not visible) increases. Also, the side wheel cover (4) adversely affects the aesthetic appeal of the vehicle.

[004] Thus, there exists a need to provide an alternative construction of the side wheel coverwhich addresses one or more the aforesaid disadvantages.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[005] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[006] In one aspect there is provided a side wheel cover disposed proximate to a first side portion of a rear wheel of a vehicle, comprising: a side cover member disposed proximate to the first side portion of the rear wheel; and a mounting portion coupling the side cover member to a first arm of a swing arm of the vehicle.

[007] In another embodiment of the invention, the mounting portion is located solely between the first arm of the swing arm and the first side portion of the rear wheel.

[008] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the side cover member comprises at least one first attachment provision facing the first side portion of the rear wheel for receiving the mounting portion.

[009] In still another embodiment of the invention, the mounting portion comprises at least one first counter attachment provision for attachment to the at least one first attachment provision provided on the side cover member.

[0010] In a further embodiment of the invention, the mounting provision comprises a second attachment provision for slidably attaching to a first location on the first arm of the swing arm.

[0011] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, the mounting provision comprises a third attachment provision for slidably attaching to a second location on the first arm of the swing arm.

[0012] In an embodiment of the invention, the mounting provision comprises a fourth attachment provision for attaching to a rear wheel axle.

[0013] In another embodiment of the invention, the second attachment provision comprises a first elongated slot extending along a length direction of the vehicle.

[0014] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the third attachment provision comprises a second elongated slot extending along a length direction of the vehicle.

[0015] In still another embodiment of the invention, the fourth attachment provision being attached to a first bracket, the first bracket being coupled to the rear wheel axle.

[0016] In a further embodiment of the invention, the mounting portion comprises at least one intermediate part positioned between the at least one first counter attachment provision; the second attachment provision; and the third attachment provision.

[0017] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, the at least one intermediate part extends along a width direction of the vehicle.

[0018] In another aspect of the invention, there is provided a vehicle comprising:a frame structure supporting at least one front wheel and a power generating unit. The vehicle further comprises a swing arm swingably connected to said frame structure. The swing arm comprises a first arm and a second arm spaced apart from the first arm in a vehicle width direction. In an embodiment of the invention, the first arm and the second arm extend in a vehicle rearward direction. In an embodiment of the invention, the swing arm accommodates a rear wheel axle between the first arm and the second arm. In an embodiment of the invention, the rear wheel axle rotatably supports at least one rear wheel. The vehicle further comprises a side wheel cover disposed proximate to a first side portion of the rear wheel. In an embodiment of the invention, the side wheel cover comprises a side cover member disposed proximate to the first side portion of the rear wheel; and a mounting portion coupling the side cover member to a swing arm of the vehicle.

[0019] In an embodiment of the invention, the mounting portion is located solely between the first arm of the swing arm and the first side portion of the rear wheel.

[0020] In another embodiment of the invention, the side cover member comprises at least one first attachment provision facing the first side portion of the rear wheel for receiving the mounting portion.

[0021] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the mounting portion comprises at least one first counter attachment provision for attachment to the at least one first attachment provision provided on the side cover member.

[0022] In still another embodiment of the invention, the mounting portion comprises a second attachment provision for slidably attaching to a first location on the first arm of the swing arm.

[0023] In a further embodiment of the invention, the mounting portion comprises a third attachment provision for slidably attaching to a second location on the first arm of the swing arm.

[0024] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, the mounting portion comprises a fourth attachment provision for attaching to the rear wheel axle.

[0025] In an embodiment of the invention, the second attachment provision comprises a first elongated slot extending along a length direction of the vehicle.

[0026] In another embodiment of the invention, the third attachment provision comprises a second elongated slot extending along a length direction of the vehicle.

[0027] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the fourth attachment provision is attached to a first bracket, the first bracket being coupled to the rear wheel axle.

[0028] In still another embodiment of the invention, the mounting portion comprises at least one intermediate part positioned between the at least one first counter attachment provision; the second attachment provision; and the third attachment provision.

[0029] In a further embodiment of the invention, the at least one intermediate part extends along a width direction of the vehicle.

[0030] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, the power generating unit is connected to said rear wheel through a chain drive.

[0031] In an embodiment of the invention the vehicle comprises at least one chain adjustor connected to the swing arm.

[0032] In another embodiment of the invention, the at least one chain adjustor upon actuation, causes the rear wheel axle and said rear wheel to move horizontally forward and backward with respect to the swing arm.

[0033] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the first location on the first arm of the swing arm comprises a second bracket slidably connected to the second attachment provision of the side wheel cover.

[0034] In still another embodiment of the invention, the second location on the first arm of the swing arm comprises a third bracket slidably connected to the second attachment provision of the side wheel cover.

[0035] In a further embodiment of the invention, wherein the vehicle further comprises a first wheel cover disposed proximate to a curved portion of the rear wheel.

[0036] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, the first arm of the swing arm comprises at least a fourth attachment provision.

[0037] In an embodiment of the invention, the second arm of the swing arm comprises at least a fifth attachment provision.

[0038] In another embodiment of the invention, the first wheel cover is attached between the fourth attachment provision of the first arm of the swing arm and the fifth attachment provision of the second arm of the swing arm.

[0039] An advantage of the invention includes a size and a weight of the side wheel cover is substantially less.

[0040] Another advantage of the invention includes the ability to reduce a size of the seat rail (not visible).

[0041] Still another advantage of the invention includes the side wheel cover contributing to an increase of an aesthetic appeal of the vehicle.

[0042] To further clarify the advantages and features of the invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES:
[0043] In order that the invention may be readily understood and put into practical effect, reference will now be made to exemplary embodiments as illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views. The figures together with a detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate the embodiments and explain various principles and advantages, in accordance with the present invention where:

[0044] Figure 1 illustrates a first side view of a conventional vehicle having the conventional side wheel cover;

[0045] Figure 2 illustrates a first side view of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0046] Figure 3 illustrates a close-up side view of a rear part of the vehicle particularly showing the side wheel cover constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0047] Figure 4 illustrates a close-up perspective view of the rear part of the vehicle particularly showing the side wheel cover constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0048] Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view showing the swing arm, the rear wheel, the chain adjustor and the side wheel cover constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0049] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of the swing arm constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0050] Figure 7 illustrates a first perspective view of the side wheel cover constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0051] Figure 8 illustrates a first perspective view of the side wheel cover constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0052] Figure 9 illustrates an exploded perspective view of the side wheel cover constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention; and

[0053] Figure 10 illustrates a partial rear side of the vehicle showing the placement of the side cover member in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0054] It may be noted that to the extent possible, like reference numerals have been used to represent like elements in the drawings. Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the drawings may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of aspects of the present invention. Furthermore, one or more elements may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:
[0055] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated device, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.

[0056] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.

[0057] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0058] Reference throughout this specification to “an aspect”, “another aspect” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment”, “in another embodiment”, and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

[0059] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that 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.

[0060] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the terms "coupled to", “connected to”, “operably connected to”, and “operatively connected to” are intended to include both direct connection / coupling (in which two elements that are coupled / connected to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling / connection (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Similarly, the terms “connected to” and “connected with” are used synonymously.

[0061] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one ordinary skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. The device, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

[0062] The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element as being essential to the practice of the invention.

[0063] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims.

[0064] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0065] The terms “front / forward”, “rear / rearward / back / backward”, “up / upper / top”, “down / lower / lower ward / downward, bottom”, “left / leftward”, “right / rightward” used therein represents the directions as seen from a vehicle driver sitting astride.

[0066] While the present invention is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, cover and aspects and features thereof can be used with other types of vehicles as well. The terms “vehicle”, “two wheeled vehicle” and “motorcycle” have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term “vehicle” comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) and the like.

[0067] Referring to Figure 2, there is illustrated a first side view of the vehicle (10) constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The vehicle (10) comprises, inter-alia, a frame structure (12). The vehicle (10) further comprises at least one front wheel (14) which is supported by the frame structure (12). The vehicle (10) further comprises a power generating unit (16) supported by the frame structure (12). The vehicle (10) further comprises a swing arm (18) swingably connected to said frame structure (12). Referring particularly to Figure 5, in an embodiment of the invention, the swing arm (18) comprising a first arm (18a) and a second arm (18b) spaced apart from the first arm (18a) in a vehicle width direction, the first arm (18a) and the second arm (18b) extending in a vehicle rearward direction. Referring back to Figure 2, the swing arm (18) accommodates a rear wheel axle (20) between the first arm (18a) and the second arm (18b). The rear wheel axle (20) rotatably supports at least one rear wheel (22).

[0068] In an embodiment of the invention, the power generating unit (16) being connected to said rear wheel (22) through a chain drive (32) for transferring a power generated by the power generating unit (16) to the rear wheel (22). The power generating unit (16) may be an internal combustion engine or a motor. Referring particularly to Figure 4, in an embodiment of the invention, the vehicle comprises at least one chain adjustor (34) connected to the swing arm (18), said at least one chain adjustor (34) upon actuation, causing the rear wheel axle (20) and said rear wheel (22) to move horizontally forward and backward with respect to the swing arm (18). Thus, a slack of the chain drive (32) can be adjusted.

[0069] Now referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3, the vehicle (10) comprises a side wheel cover (100) disposed proximate to a first side portion (24a) of the rear wheel (22) and a first wheel cover (40) disposed proximate to a curved portion (24b) of the rear wheel (22). The first wheel cover (40) (also referred to as rear fender) restricts mud splattering from the rear wheel (22) while the side wheel cover (100) addresses the problem of clothes becoming entangled in the rear wheel (22). The side wheel cover (100) may serve additional purposes, including by way of a non-limiting example, hiding the first side portion (24a) of the rear wheel (22), and thus contributing to increasing an aesthetic appeal of the vehicle (10). Referring to Figure 3, Figure 4, and Figure 5, in an embodiment of the invention, the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18) comprises at least a fourth attachment provision (42) and the second arm (18b) of the swing arm comprising at least a fifth attachment provision (44). The first wheel cover (40) is attached between the fourth attachment provision (42) of the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18) and the fifth attachment provision (44) of the second arm (18b) of the swing arm (18).

[0070] The vehicle (10) may further comprise additional elements, which are not pertinent to understanding of the invention and hence, not described.

[0071] Now referring to Figure 2 to Figure 9, in an embodiment of the invention, the side wheel cover (100) comprises a side cover member (102) disposed proximate to the first side portion (24a) of the rear wheel (22); and a mounting portion (104) coupling the side cover member (102) to a swing arm (18) of the vehicle (10). In another embodiment of the invention, the mounting portion (104) is located solely between the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18) and the first side portion (24a) of the rear wheel (22).

[0072] Now particularly referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8, the side cover member (102) comprises at least one first attachment provision (106) facing the first side portion (24a) of the rear wheel (22) for receiving the mounting portion (104). In an embodiment of the invention, the mounting portion (104) comprises at least one first counter attachment provision (108) for attachment to the at least one first attachment provision (106) provided on the side cover member (102).

[0073] In an embodiment of the invention, the mounting portion (104) comprises a second attachment provision (110) for slidably attaching to a first location (26) on the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18). In particular, the second attachment provision (110) is slidably attached to the first location (26) on the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18)vide a first fastening member (46).The mounting portion (104) further comprises a third attachment provision (112) for slidably attaching to a second location (28) on the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18). In particular, the third attachment provision (112) is slidably attached to the second location (28) on the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18) vide a second fastening member (48). In an embodiment of the invention, the mounting portion (104) further comprises a fourth attachment provision (114) for attaching to the rear wheel axle (20). By way of a non-limiting example, the second attachment provision (110) comprises a first elongated slot (116) extending along a length direction of the vehicle (10). Similarly, by way of a non-limiting example, the third attachment provision (112) comprises a second elongated slot (118) extending along a length direction of the vehicle (10).

[0074] By way of a non-limiting example, the fourth attachment provision (114) may be attached to a first bracket (30), the first bracket (30) being coupled to the rear wheel axle (20). In particular, a rear side of the fourth attachment provision (114) comprises a projecting member (122) that is coupled to the first bracket (30) provided on the rear wheel axle (20). This allows for synchronous movement of the side wheel cover (100) when the at least one chain adjustor (34) is actuated to cause the rear wheel axle (20) and said rear wheel (22) to move horizontally forward and backward with respect to the swing arm (18).The first bracket (30) may also come in contact with the swing arm (18) such that a rotation of the first bracket (30) is prohibited.

[0075] In an embodiment of the invention, the mounting portion (104) comprises at least one intermediate part (120) positioned between the at least one first counter attachment provision (108); the second attachment provision (110); and the third attachment provision (112); the at least one intermediate part (120) extending along a width direction of the vehicle (10).

[0076] In yet another embodiment of the invention, wherein the first location (26) on the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18) comprises a second bracket (36) slidably connected to the second attachment provision (110) of the side wheel cover (100); and wherein the second location (28) on the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18) comprises a third bracket (38) slidably connected to the second attachment provision (110) of the side wheel cover (100).

[0077] The construction of the side wheel cover (100) is such that the side wheel cover moves in a vehicle height direction i.e. upward and downward direction together with the rear wheel. Thus, the side wheel cover (100) is maintained so as to be substantial concentric with respect to the rear wheel (22) during a normal riding condition of the vehicle (10), i.e. when the rear wheel traverses movement along vehicle height direction.

[0078] When the rear wheel axle (20) and said rear wheel (22) is moved horizontally forward and backward with respect to the swing arm (18) using the chain adjustor (34) for adjusting a slack of the chain drive (32), the second bracket (36) slides with respect to the second attachment provision (110) of the side wheel cover (100) and the third bracket (38) slides with respect to the third attachment provision (112) of the side wheel cover (100). Thus, the side wheel cover (100) is maintained so as to be substantial concentric with respect to the rear wheel (22) during adjustment of slack of the chain drive (32). The fourth attachment provision (114) which may be connected to rear wheel axle (20) and more particularly to the first bracket (30) provided on the rear wheel axle (20) which ensures that a location of coupling of the second bracket (36) and the second attachment provision (110) and a location of coupling of the third bracket (38) and the second attachment provision (110) is suitable to maintain substantial concentricity between the side wheel cover (100) and the rear wheel (22). The fourth attachment provision (114) functions as a poka-yoke in that it helps an equipment operator avoid mistakes during attachment of the side wheel cover (100) to the swing arm (18).

[0079] An advantage of the invention includes a size and a weight of the side wheel cover (100) being substantially less. Another advantage of the invention includes the ability to reduce a size of the seat rail (not visible). Still another advantage of the invention includes the side wheel cover contributing to an increase of an aesthetic appeal of the vehicle.

[0080] Now referring to Figure 10, which shows a partial rear view of the vehicle, it can be seen that the rear wheel (22) is attached to a rear rim (52). The rear wheel (22) has a thickness greater than a thickness of the rear rim (52). Additionally, the rear wheel (22) has a diameter greater than a diameter of the rear rim (52). Thus, in terms of the vehicle width direction, the rear wheel (22) projects beyond the rear rim (52). In a preferred aspect of the invention, at a part of the side cover member (102) is located between the rear rim (52) and the rear wheel (22) in a width direction of the vehicle (10).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 in the art, various working modifications may be made to the invention in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.

[0081] The figures and the forgoing 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.
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:

1. A side wheel cover (100) disposed proximate to a first side portion (24a) of a rear wheel (22) of a vehicle (10), comprising:
a side cover member (102) disposed proximate to the first side portion (24a) of the rear wheel (22); and
a mounting portion (104) coupling the side cover member (102) to a first arm (18a) of a swing arm (18) of the vehicle (10).

2. The side wheel cover (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the side cover member (102) comprises at least one first attachment provision (106) facing the first side portion (24a) of the rear wheel (22) for receiving the mounting portion (104); and the mounting portion (104) is located solely between the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18) and the first side portion (24a) of the rear wheel (22),the mounting portion (104)comprises:
at least one first counter attachment provision (108) for attachment to the at least one first attachment provision (106) provided on the side cover member (102);
a second attachment provision (110) for slidably attaching to a first location (26) on the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18);
a third attachment provision (112) for slidably attaching to a second location (28) on the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18); and
a fourth attachment provision (114) for attaching to a rear wheel axle (20).

3. The side wheel cover (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein:
the second attachment provision (110) comprises a first elongated slot (116) extending along a length direction of the vehicle (10);
the third attachment provision (112) comprises a second elongated slot (118) extending along a length direction of the vehicle (10); and
the fourth attachment provision (114) being attached to a first bracket (30), the first bracket (30) being coupled to the rear wheel axle (20).

4. The side wheel cover (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the mounting portion (104) comprises at least one intermediate part (120) positioned between the at least one first counter attachment provision (108); the second attachment provision (110); and the third attachment provision (112); the at least one intermediate part (120) extending along a width direction of the vehicle (10).

5. A vehicle (10) comprising:
a frame structure (12) supporting at least one front wheel (14) and a power generating unit (16);
a swing arm (18) swingably connected to said frame structure (12), said swing arm (18) comprising a first arm (18a) and a second arm (18b) spaced apart from the first arm (18a) in a vehicle width direction, the first arm (18a) and the second arm (18b) extending in a vehicle rearward direction, the swing arm (18) accommodating a rear wheel axle (20) between the first arm (18a) and the second arm (18b), said rear wheel axle (20) rotatably supporting at least one rear wheel (22); and
a side wheel cover (100) disposed proximate to a first side portion (24a) of the rear wheel (22), the side wheel cover (100) comprising:
a side cover member (102) disposed proximate to the first side portion (24a) of the rear wheel (22); and
a mounting portion (104) coupling the side cover member (102) to a swing arm (18) of the vehicle (10).

6. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 5, wherein at least one of:
the side cover member (102) comprises at least one first attachment provision (106) facing the first side portion (24a) of the rear wheel (22) for receiving the mounting portion (104);
the mounting portion (104) is located solely between the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18) and the first side portion (24a) of the rear wheel (22) and comprises:
at least one first counter attachment provision (108) for attachment to the at least one first attachment provision (106) provided on the side cover member (102);
a second attachment provision (110) for slidably attaching to a first location (26) on the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18);
a third attachment provision (112) for slidably attaching to a second location (28) on the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18); and
a fourth attachment provision (114) for attaching to the rear wheel axle (20).

7. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 6, wherein at least one of:
the second attachment provision (110) comprises a first elongated slot (116) extending along a length direction of the vehicle (10);
the third attachment provision (112) comprises a second elongated slot (118) extending along a length direction of the vehicle (10);
the fourth attachment provision (114) being attached to a first bracket (30), the first bracket (30) being coupled to the rear wheel axle (20); and
the mounting portion (104) comprises at least one intermediate part (120) positioned between the at least one first counter attachment provision (108); the second attachment provision (110); and the third attachment provision (112); the at least one intermediate part (120) extending along a width direction of the vehicle (10).

8. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said power generating unit (16) being connected to said rear wheel (22) through a chain drive (32), and the vehicle comprises at least one chain adjustor (34) connected to the swing arm (18), said at least one chain adjustor (34) upon actuation, causing the rear wheel axle (20) and said rear wheel (22) to move horizontally forward and backward with respect to the swing arm (18).

9. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first location (26) on the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18) comprises a second bracket (36) slidably connected to the second attachment provision (110) of the side wheel cover (100); and wherein the second location (28) on the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18) comprises a third bracket (38) slidably connected to the second attachment provision (112) of the side wheel cover (100).

10. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the vehicle (10) further comprises:
a first wheel cover (40) disposed proximate to a curved portion (24b) of the rear wheel (22);
the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18) comprises at least a fourth attachment provision (42);
the second arm (18b) of the swing arm comprising at least a fifth attachment provision (44); and
the first wheel cover (40) being attached between the fourth attachment provision (42) of the first arm (18a) of the swing arm (18) and the fifth attachment provision (44) of the second arm (18b) of the swing arm (18).

11. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the rear wheel (22) is attached to a rear rim (52), and at a part of the side cover member (102) is located between the rear rim (52) and the rear wheel (22) in a width direction of the vehicle (10).