Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] Present invention relates to a storage assembly for a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to the storage assembly for a two-wheeled vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] Typically, a vehicle such as a two-wheeled vehicle, is provided with a storage compartment or a storage assembly. The storage assembly is provided to enable storing one or more articles or accessories of a rider of the vehicle, such as a helmet and the like. For scooter type of vehicles, the storage assembly is provided below a seat of the vehicle.
[003] In recent past, a larger storage space in the vehicle is one of the key factors for a user to make a purchasing decision. This may be to accommodate or store greater number of articles or accessories in the vehicle, thereby enhancing convenience and utility to the user. Moreover, in recent past regulatory authorities in certain areas are insisting or mandating to wear full faced helmets for both a rider and a pillion of the vehicle. Such a situation is making the user to opt for the vehicle which is capable of storing full-faced helmets of both the rider as well as the pillion, further enhancing convenience to the rider of the vehicle.
[004] However, conventional two-wheeled vehicles are provided with rear panels for a sleek design of the vehicle. Such positioning of the rear panels limits storage volume of the storage assembly. Consequently, reducing the number of articles that can be stored in the storage assembly. Additionally, such placement of the rear panels makes the storage assembly incapable of packaging two helmets or two full faced helmets, rendering the storage insufficient. Also, the conventional storage assembly has poor ground reachability to the user, which is undesirable. Further, the conventional storage assembly provide no space for packaging auxiliary parts such as a fuel tank of the vehicle.
[005] Furthermore, in conventional two-wheeled electric vehicles, the storage assembly is provided with a solid bottom cover. Such a storage assembly is required to be dismantled in order to access a battery pack or a traction battery or other subcomponents of the vehicle provided underneath the storage assembly, which is laborious and inconvenient.
[006] In view of the above, there is a need for a storage assembly for a vehicle, that addresses at least some of the limitations mentioned above.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[007] In one aspect, storage assembly for a vehicle is provided. The storage assembly comprises one or more side covers connected between at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel of the vehicle to provide a storage chamber.
[008] In an embodiment, at least one of said side covers includes one or more dipped portions to increase size of the storage chamber.
[009] In an embodiment, one or more side covers comprises a left-side cover and a right-side cover. The storage assembly comprises a bottom cover connecting bottom portions of the left-side cover and the right-side cover. A front cover connects front ends of the left-side cover and the right-side cover. A rear cover adjoins rear ends of the left-side cover and the right-side cover.
[010] In an embodiment, the bottom cover is provided with an opening being covered by a detachable member.
[011] In an embodiment, the opening is provided to access one or more subsystems of the vehicle.
[012] In an embodiment, at least one of said side covers is provided with a hump.
[013] In an embodiment, at least one of said side covers comprises reinforced portions to provide optimum strength and stiffness to the storage assembly.
[014] In an embodiment, at least one of said side covers is provided with one or more locators to aid during assembly of said storage assembly in the vehicle.
[015] In an embodiment, a top portion of at least one of the left-side cover, the right-side cover, the bottom cover, the front cover and a rear cover is adapted to support a seat assembly of the vehicle.
[016] In an embodiment, each of the left-side panel, the right-side panel and the rear panel being made of a flexible material.
BREIF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMAPNYING DRAWINGS
[017] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
Figure 1 is a left-side perspective view of a storage assembly of a vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a right-side perspective view of the storage assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a left side view of the storage assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a right side view of the storage assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a top view of the storage assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is an inverted sectional view of the storage assembly about a plane A-A shown in Figure 5, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is an enlarged view of portion B of Figure 6, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a sectional view of the storage assembly about a plane B-B shown in Figure 5, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a bottom view of the storage assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 10 is a bottom perspective view of the storage assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 11 is an enlarged view of portion A of Figure 10, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 12 is a sectional view of the storage assembly about a plane C-C shown in Figure 5, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 13 is an enlarged view of portion C of Figure 12, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 14 is a sectional view of the storage assembly about a plane D-D shown in Figure 5, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 15 is an enlarged view of portion D of Figure 14, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[018] The present invention relates to a storage assembly for a vehicle. The storage assembly comprises one or more side covers that are connected between at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel of the vehicle to provide a storage chamber. Front ends of the side covers may be connected to a front cover, while rear ends of the side covers may be connected to a rear cover to form the storage assembly.
[019] In the present disclosure, arrow indications provided in Figures pertain to directional indications of the storage assembly with respect to the vehicle. As such, the terms “top side”, “bottom side”, “left side” and “right side” respectively correspond to top, bottom, left and right sides of the storage assembly with respect to the vehicle, until and unless specified otherwise.
[020] Figure 1 is a left-side perspective view of a storage assembly 100 of a vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The storage assembly 100 provides a larger storage area for a user without altering outer dimensions of the vehicle (not shown in Figures). The storage assembly 100 also provides a split-type construction that provides access to the user to one or more subcomponents such as a battery pack or any other components of the vehicle, without the need for dismantling the storage assembly 100 from the vehicle. In an embodiment, the vehicle can be a two-wheeled vehicle, a three-wheeled vehicle or a trike. In the present embodiment, the vehicle is a scooter-type vehicle.
[021] Referring to Figure 2 in conjunction with Figure 1, the storage assembly 100 comprises one or more side covers 104, 106. The one or more side covers 104, 106 may be connected with one another to form a storage chamber or a storage space in the vehicle for storing articles of the user. The one or more side covers 104, 106 are connected between at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel. As such, the storage chamber is provided between at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the one or more side covers 104, 106 are mounted onto a chassis member (not shown) of the vehicle. In the present embodiment, the one or more side covers 104, 106 are fastened onto the chassis member. The storage chamber may be adapted to store at least two full faced helmets. In an embodiment, the one or more side covers 104, 106 connect with one another to form a rectangular storage chamber, in a top view of the vehicle.
[022] In an embodiment, the one or more side covers 104, 106 are provided with one or more locators 130 (as shown in Figure 11). Each of the one or more locators 130 are adapted to engage with the chassis member for mounting the storage assembly 100 in the vehicle. In an embodiment, the one or more locators 130 are provided on a bottom portion (not shown) of the one or more side covers 104, 106. In an embodiment, the one or more locators 130 is a pin member that is adapted to engage with slots (not shown) provided on the chassis member. Alternatively, the one or more locators 130 may be mounting units provided at strategic locations for enabling mounting of the storage assembly 100 onto the vehicle.
[023] Further, the one or more side covers 104 comprises one or more dipped portions 118, 120. The one or more dipped portions 118, 120 extends outwardly from the one or more side covers 104, 106. Also, the one or more dipped portions 118, 120 are provided at strategic locations on the one or more side covers 104, 106 for enhancing space in the storage assembly 100. The one or more dipped portions 118, 120 comprises a left dipped portion 118 and a right dipped portion 120.
[024] Additionally, at least one of the one or more side covers 104, 106 comprises a hump 126. In the present embodiment, each of the one or more side covers 104, 106 comprises the hump 126.The hump 126 is provided at the bottom portion of each of the one or more side covers 104, 106. The hump 126 is inclined rearwardly for ease of ingress of articles such as the helmet or the full face helmet. In an embodiment, size and orientation of the hump 126 on the one or more side covers 104, 106 is selected as per design feasibility and requirement in the storage assembly 100. In an embodiment, the hump 126 is provided in proximity to rear ends 104b, 106b of the one or more side covers 104, 106.
[025] Referring to Figure 3, the one or more side covers 104, 106 comprises a left-side cover 104 provided or positioned onto a left-side (not shown) of the chassis member. In an embodiment, the left-side cover 104 is mounted onto a left-side frame (not shown) of the chassis member. The left-side cover 104 has a front end 104a and a rear end 104b, wherein the front end 104a is positioned towards a front end (not shown) of the vehicle, while the rear end 104b extends upto a rear end (not shown) of the vehicle. In the present embodiment, the front end 104a is positioned or mounted on a centre member (not shown) of the chassis member, while the rear end 104b is positioned or mounted on a rear end (not shown) of the chassis member. The left-side cover 104 may be a panel member provided with a substantial flat profile that extends from the front end to the rear end of the vehicle.
[026] Further, the left-side cover 104 comprises the left dipped portion 118. The left dipped portion 118 extends outwardly from the left-side cover 104 and is adapted to enhance volume of the storage chamber. Also, the left dipped portion 118 may facilitate accommodation of side surfaces (not shown) of full faced helmet, thereby accommodating the full faced helmet within the storage assembly 100. In the present embodiment, the left dipped portion 118 is provided at a central portion of the left-side cover 104 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. Also, the left dipped portion 118 is provided at a top portion of the left-side cover 104 in a top-down direction of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the left dipped portion 118 is a rectangular dipped portion.
[027] Referring to Figure 4, the one or more side covers 104, 106 further comprises a right-side cover 106 provided or positioned onto a right-side (not shown) of the chassis member. Also, the right-side cover 106 is positioned parallelly to the left-side cover 104 about a front-rear direction (not shown) of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the right-side cover 106 is mounted onto a right-side frame (not shown) of the chassis member. The right-side cover 106 has a front end 106a and a rear end 106b, wherein the front end 106a is positioned towards the front end of the vehicle, while the rear end 106b extends upto the rear end of the vehicle. In the present embodiment, the front end 106a is positioned or mounted on the centre member of the chassis member, while the rear end 106b is positioned or mounted on the rear end of the chassis member. The right-side cover 106 may be a panel member provided with a substantial flat profile that extends from the front end to the rear end of the vehicle.
[028] Further, the right-side cover 106 comprises the right dipped portion 120. The right dipped portion 120 extends outwardly from the right-side cover 106 and is adapted to enhance volume of the storage chamber. Also, the right dipped portion 120 may facilitate accommodation of side surfaces (not shown) of full faced helmet, thereby accommodating the full faced helmet within the storage assembly 100. In the present embodiment, the right dipped portion 120 is provided at a central portion of the right-side cover 106 identical to that of the left dipped portion 120. In an embodiment, the right dipped portion 120 is a rectangular dipped portion.
[029] In an embodiment, each of the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106 may extend from a central portion or the centre member of the chassis member upto the rear end of the vehicle. In an embodiment, profile of the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106 may be provided with a stepped profile extending from the front end or central portion to the rear end of the vehicle. Alternatively, profile and dimensions of the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106 may be considered based on vehicle design and requirement.
[030] In an embodiment, each of the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106 may be a tapered panel member that tapers from the front ends 104a, 106a to the rear ends 104b, 106b. The tapered panel member is considered based on a seating height requirement in the vehicle.
[031] In an embodiment, each of the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106 are provided with reinforced portions 128 (as shown in Figure 1). The reinforced portion 128 may be rib portions that may be provided on an inner surface (not shown) or on an outer surface (not shown) of the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106. The reinforced portions 128 are provided at one or more locations on the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106 for enhancing structural integrity or structural strength of the storage assembly 100.
[032] Referring to Figure 5 in conjunction with Figures 1-4, a top view of the storage assembly 100 is depicted. In the present embodiment, the one or more side covers 104, 106 that is the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106 are connected to a front cover 108 and a rear cover 110. Accordingly, the front cover 108 connects the front ends 104a, 106a, while the rear cover 110 connects the rear ends 104b, 106b of the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106. The one or more side covers 104, 106 along with the front cover 108 and the rear cover 110 forms a rectangular enclosure for the storage chamber in a top view of the vehicle.
[033] The front cover 108 is a panel member that extends vertically (i.e. along a top-down direction of the vehicle) and is supported onto the centre member of the chassis member. In an embodiment, the front cover 108 is provided with a mounting portion 132 that rests or is mounted on the centre member of the chassis member. The mounting portion 132 may be a mounting tab that is capable of being fastened onto the centre member of the chassis member. Thus, in the present embodiment, the front cover 108 acts as a front anchor or support member for the storage assembly 100.
[034] Further, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, the front cover 108 is fastened to the left-side cover 104. In the present embodiment, the front cover 108 is provided with a rim portion 134 (shown in Figure 7) that extends laterally along a left-right direction of the vehicle. The rim portion 134 is adapted to overlap with a left lip portion 136 of the left-side cover 104, wherein the left lip portion 136 extends along the length of the left-side cover 104 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The rim portion 134 and the left lip portion 136 are provided with one or more slots (not shown) along their respective lengths for receiving a fastener 138. As such, the rim portion 134 and the left lip portion 136 are fastened through the fastener 138 upon engagement therebetween, thereby ensuring mounting of the front cover 108 with the left-side cover 104. Alternatively, the front cover 108 and the left-side cover 104 may be mounted with one another through other conventional mounting techniques known in the art such as clamping, press-fitting and the like as per requirement.
[035] Further, the front cover 108 is also fastened to the right-side cover 106. In the present embodiment, the rim portion 134 overlaps with a right lip portion 140 (as shown in Figure 4) of the right-side cover 106, wherein the right lip portion 140 extends along the length of the right-side cover 106 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The rim portion 134 and the right lip portion 140 are provided with one or more slots (not shown) along their respective lengths for receiving a fastener 138. As such, the rim portion 134 and the right lip portion 140 are fastened through the fastener 138 upon engagement therebetween, thereby ensuring mounting of the front cover 108 with the right-side cover 106. Alternatively, the front cover 108 and the right-side cover 106 may be mounted with one another through other conventional mounting techniques known in the art such as clamping, press-fitting and the like as per requirement.
[036] In an embodiment, the one or more slots to the rim portion 134, the left lip portion 136 and the right lip portion 140 may be provided at one or more strategic locations as per design and feasibility of the storage assembly 100. In an embodiment, a front portion (not shown) that extends from the front end 104a of the left-side cover 104 overlaps with the front cover 108. In other words, the front portion of the left-side cover 104 is placed either in front of or behind the front cover 108. Upon overlapping, the rim portion 134 engages with the lip portion 136 for engagement between the front cover 108 and the left-side cover 104.
[037] In an embodiment, a front portion (not shown) that extends from the front end 106a of the right-side cover 106 overlaps with the front cover 108. In other words, the front portion of the right-side cover 106 is placed either in front of or behind the front cover 108. Upon overlapping, the rim portion 134 engages with the right lip portion 140 for engagement between the front cover 108 and the right-side cover 106.
[038] Further, the rear cover 110 is a panel member that extends vertically (i.e. along the top-down direction of the vehicle) and is supported onto the rear end of the chassis member. In an embodiment, the rear cover 110 is provided with a mounting unit 142 (as shown in Figures 3 and 4) that rests or is mounted on the rear end of the chassis member. The mounting unit 142 may be a mounting tab that is capable of being fastened onto the rear end of the chassis member. Thus, in the present embodiment, the rear cover 110 acts as a rear anchor or support member for the storage assembly 100.
[039] The rear cover 110 is mounted to the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106. A rear rim portion 144 (shown in Figures 6 and 8) extends laterally on the rear cover 110 in the left-right direction of the vehicle and engages with the left lip portion 136 and the right lip portion 140. The fastener 138 thereafter fastens the rear rim portion 144, the left lip portion 136 and the right lip portion 140. Alternatively, the rear cover 110, left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106 may be mounted with one another through other conventional mounting techniques known in the art such as clamping, press-fitting and the like as per requirement.
[040] In an embodiment, a rear portion (not shown) that extends from the rear end 104b of the left-side cover 104 overlaps with the rear cover 110. In other words, the rear portion of the left-side cover 104 is placed either in front of or behind the rear cover 110. Upon overlapping, the rear rim portion 144 engages with the left lip portion 136 for engagement between the rear cover 110 and the left-side cover 104.
[041] In an embodiment, a rear portion (not shown) that extends from the rear end 106b of the right-side cover 106 overlaps with the rear cover 110. In other words, the rear portion of the right-side cover 106 is placed either in front of or behind the rear cover 110. Upon overlapping, the rear rim portion 144 engages with the right lip portion 140 for engagement between the rear cover 110 and the right-side cover 106.
[042] In an embodiment, height of the rear cover 110 is greater than the front cover 108. Accordingly, height of the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106 tapers from the front end 104a, 106a to the rear end 104b, 106b in order to correspond to height between the front cover 108 and the rear cover 110.
[043] In an embodiment, a grab handle 124 extends from the rear cover 110. The grab handle 124 may be fastened to the rear cover 110 or may be integrally provided to the rear cover 110. The grab handle 124 enables the pillion rider to grab the grab handle 124 for balance or support during driving of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the grab handle 124 comprises handle portion (not shown) for enabling the pillion rider to grip the grab handle 124 for support during driving of the vehicle.
[044] Further, top portion of each of the left-side cover 104, the right-side cover 106, the front cover 108 and the rear cover 110 are adapted to support a seat member (not shown) of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the seat member engages with the left lip portion 136, the right lip portion 140, the rim portion 134 and the rear rim portion 144. The storage assembly 110 accordingly, may direct or transfer the load received from the load added onto the seat member to the chassis member.
[045] In an embodiment, the front cover 108 may be integrally formed with either the left-side cover 104 or the right-side cover 106. Similarly, the rear cover 110 may be integrally formed with the left-side cover 104 or the right-side cover 106. Accordingly, the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106 upon mounting with one another may form the rectangular enclosure or the storage chamber in the vehicle.
[046] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8, the rear cover 110 is provided with one or more rear pockets 122. The one or more rear pockets 122 extend rearwardly from the rear cover 110 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, thereby enhancing the space of the storage chamber. Additionally, the one or more rear pockets 122 enable accommodation of side or front surfaces of the full face helmet. In an embodiment, each of the one or more rear pockets 122 is a rectangular pocket. In an embodiment, size and shape of each of the one or more rear pockets 122 is selected as per design feasibility and requirement in the storage assembly 100.
[047] Referring to Figure 9, a bottom view of the storage assembly 100 is depicted. The storage assembly 100 further comprises a bottom cover 102 adapted to mount onto bottom portions (not shown) of the front cover 108, the rear cover 110, the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106. The bottom cover 102 is adapted to support the articles stored in the storage assembly 100. Also, the bottom cover 102 acts as a partition member for the storage assembly 100 from the one or more subcomponents that are mounted onto the chassis member of the vehicle. As such, the bottom cover 102 prevents interaction between the articles stored in the storage assembly 100 with the one or more subcomponents such as a battery pack or powertrain components or electronic components of the vehicle.
[048] Referring to Figure 10 in conjunction with Figure 9, the bottom cover 102 is a panel member that is adapted to engage with a peripheral surface of the front cover 108, the rear cover 110, the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106. The bottom cover 102 may engage with the peripheral surface of the front cover 108, the rear cover 110, the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106 through conventional engagement techniques known in the art.
[049] As shown in Figures 12 and 13, the bottom cover 102 overlaps with the peripheral surface of the front cover 108, the rear cover 110, the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106. The overlapping portion is fastened (as shown in Figure 13), thereby ensuring mounting of the bottom cover 102 onto the front cover 108, the rear cover 110, the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106. Alternatively, the bottom cover 102 can be mounted to with the peripheral surface of the front cover 108, the rear cover 110, the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106 through other conventional mounting techniques such as clamping and the like as per requirement.
[050] In an embodiment, a lock pin 148 (as shown in Figure 15) is provided between the left-side cover 104 and the bottom cover 102. Accordingly, the lock pin 148 enables mounting between the left-side cover 104 and the bottom cover 102. In an embodiment, the lock pin 148 (also shown in Figure 14) is also provided between the right-side cover 106 and the bottom cover 102. Accordingly, the lock pin 148 enables mounting between the right-side cover 106 and the bottom cover 102. A fastener 150 may be inserted through the lock pin 148 for fastening the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106 with the bottom cover 102.
[051] The bottom cover 102 comprises a first portion 114 and a second portion 116. The first portion 114 is the portion that extends from centre to a rear end (not shown) of the rear cover 110 along the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The second portion 116 is the portion that extends from a front end (not shown) to the centre of the rear cover 110. In other words, the first portion 114 is the portion of the bottom cover 102 that is positioned below a pillion rider of the vehicle, while the second portion 116 is the portion that is positioned below a rider of the vehicle.
[052] The first portion 114 is provided with a bump portion 146 (as shown in Figure 14). The bump portion 146 is adapted to act as a wheel arch for the at least one rear wheel of the vehicle. As such, the bump portion 146 is adapted to accommodate the at least one rear wheel of the vehicle. Also, the bump portion 146 acts as a fender for the at least one rear wheel. In an embodiment, the bump portion 146 extends upwardly from the first portion 114. In an embodiment, the upward extension of the first portion 114 is selected based on size of the at least one rear wheel of the vehicle.
[053] The second portion 116 is provided with an opening 112. The opening 112 is provided with a detachable member (not shown). The detachable member is adapted to engage with peripheral surface of the second portion 116 for covering the detachable member while storing articles. The detachable member is also capable of being displaced and removed from the second portion 116, when access to the one or more subcomponents of the vehicle is necessary. As such, the detachable member acts as an access point in the storage assembly 100 for accessing the subcomponents of the vehicle in the event of a maintenance event, without the need for dismantling the storage assembly 100.
[054] In an embodiment, size of the opening 112 provided to the second portion 116 may be selected as per requirement in the storage assembly 100. Accordingly, size of the detachable member is selected based on size of the opening 112. In an embodiment, the detachable member engages with the peripheral surface of the second portion through a clamping mechanism or a slide lock mechanism or any other mechanism as per design feasibility and requirement in the storage assembly 100.
[055] In an embodiment, the bottom cover 102, the left-side cover 104, the right-side cover 106, the front cover 108 and the rear cover 110 are made of flexible material. Such flexibility may enable the user to adjust the storage assembly 100 based on the size of the article to be stored, within the confines or boundaries of the vehicle.
[056] In an embodiment, during assembly, the left-side cover 104 engages with the front cover 108 and the rear cover 110, wherein the left lip portion 136 engages with the rim portion 134 and the rear rim portion 144 of the front cover 108 and the rear cover 110 respectively. The left lip portion 136 is thereafter fastened to the rim portion 134 and the rear rim portion 144. Subsequently, the right-side cover 106 engages with the front cover 108 and the rear cover 110, wherein the right lip portion 140 engages with the rim portion 134 and the rear rim portion 144 of the front cover 108 and the rear cover 110 respectively. The right lip portion 140 is thereafter fastened to the rim portion 134 and the rear rim portion 144. Thereafter, the bottom cover 102 engages with bottom portions of the left-side cover 104, the right-side cover 106, the front cover 108 and the rear cover 110 as already described above. The top portions of the left-side cover 104, the right-side cover 106, the front cover 108 and the rear cover 110 are covered by the seat assembly. The storage assembly 100 is thereafter mounted onto the chassis member through the locators provided on the left-side cover 104 and the right-side cover 106.
[057] The claimed invention as disclosed above is not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed aspects enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Specifically, the claimed aspect of providing the one or more side covers forms a storage chamber that is capable of increasing storage space in the vehicle. Particularly, the one or more side covers enable storing at least two full faced helmets in the storage assembly. Further, the storage assembly being fastened to the front cover, the rear cover, the left-side cover, the right-side cover and the bottom cover ensures ease of assembly and maintenance. Also, the storage assembly is mounted onto the chassis member through the one or more locators, making the assembly process simple. Additionally, the bottom cover is provided with an opening that is closable by a detachable member. The detachable member upon removing from the bottom cover provides access to the one or more subcomponents of the vehicle such as a battery pack or powertrain components or electrical or electronic components of the vehicle. Thus, mitigating the need for dismantling the storage assembly 100 from the chassis member for accessing the subcomponents.
[058] While the present invention has been described with respect to certain embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modification may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.

Reference Numerals and Characters
100 – Storage assembly
102 – Bottom cover
104, 106 – One or more side covers
104 – Left-side cover
106 – Right-side cover
104a – Front end of left-side cover
104b – Rear end of left-side cover
106a – Front end of right-side cover
106b - Rear end of right-side cover
108 – Front cover
110 – Rear cover
112 – Opening
114 – First portion of bottom cover
116 – Second portion of bottom cover
118, 120 – One or more dipped portions
122 – One or more rear pockets
124 – Grab handle
126 – Hump
128 – Reinforced portions
130 – One or more locators
132 – Mounting portion on the front cover
134 – Rim portion of the front cover
136 – Left lip portion of the left-side cover
138, 150 – Fastener
140 – Right lip portion of the right-side cover
142 – Mounting unit of the rear cover
144 – Rear rim portion of the rear cover
146 – Bump portion
148 – Lock pin

, Claims:WE CLAIM:
1. A storage assembly (100) for a vehicle, the storage assembly (100) comprising:
one or more side covers (104, 106), said side covers (104, 106) being connected between at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel of the vehicle to provide a storage chamber.

2. The storage assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said side covers (104, 106) includes one or more dipped portions (118, 120) to increase size of the storage chamber.

3. The storage assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more side covers (104, 106) comprises a left-side cover (104) and a right-side cover (106),
wherein, the storage assembly (100) comprises:
a bottom cover (102) connecting bottom portions of the left-side cover (104) and the right-side cover (106);
a front cover (108) connecting front ends (104a, 106a) of the left-side cover (104) and the right-side cover (106); and
a rear cover (110) adjoining rear ends (104a, 106b) of the left-side cover (104) and the right-side cover (106).

4. The storage assembly (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the bottom cover (102) being provided with an opening (112), said opening (112) being covered by a detachable member.

5. The storage assembly (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said opening (112) being provided to access one or more subsystems of the vehicle.

6. The storage assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, at least one of said side covers (104, 106) being provided with a hump (126).

7. The storage assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said side covers (104, 106) comprising reinforced portions (128) to provide optimum strength and stiffness to the storage assembly (100).

8. The storage assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said side covers (104, 106) being provided with one or more locators (130) to aid during assembly of said storage assembly (100) in the vehicle.

9. The storage assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a top portion of at least one of a left-side cover (104), a right-side cover (106), a bottom cover (102), a front cover (108) and a rear cover (110) being adapted to support a seat assembly of the vehicle.
10. The storage compartment (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the left-side cover (104), the right-side cover (106) and the rear cover (110) being made of a flexible material.

Dated this 05th day of January 2024

TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
By their Agent & Attorney

(Nikhil Ranjan)
of Khaitan & Co
Reg No IN/PA-1471