Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001]
The present subject matter relates to a vehicle, more particularly, configuration and design of a utility compartment of a vehicle for accessing a vehicle battery.
BACKGROUND 5
[002]
In general, a conventional vehicle comprises a seat assembly and a utility compartment is generally disposed below the seat assembly of the vehicle. In general, the utility compartment is accessible by opening and closing the seat assembly.
[003]
In general, a utility compartment is used for storing one or more articles 10 such as a helmet, papers, etc. However, a general utility compartment, especially in a saddle type vehicle has a limited capacity and is capable of storing only limited articles.
[004]
In general, the saddle type vehicles could be an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle. In an electric vehicle, generally a battery is also disposed in the utility 15 compartment which in turn further reduces the capacity of the utility compartment.
[005]
Conventionally, the battery is disposed in the utility compartment and the utility compartment is partitioned to accommodate the battery. The battery is accessible and replaceable by opening and closing the seat assembly of the vehicle.
[006]
However, in the above configuration, the space and capacity in the utility 20 compartment reduces in order to accommodate the battery. Furthermore, the layout and dimensions of the utility compartment need to be constantly customized and changed with increasing capacity and size of the battery.
[007]
Moreover, the utility compartment also doesn’t have sufficient space to accommodate a plurality of helmets and other articles in the above configuration. 25
[008]
Additionally, the theft and accessibility of the battery is also rampant in the above configuration because the thieves can disable a seat lock and easily unlock the seat assembly and thereby lead to theft of the battery.
[009]
Hence, it is preferred to have a utility compartment configuration which can accommodate one or more helmets and also provide a theft proof configuration 30 of the battery pack.
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SUMMARY
[010]
The present subject matter provides a configuration of a utility compartment of a vehicle capable of accommodating a plurality of helmets and also provide one or more accessing provision for ease of accessibility of the vehicle 5 battery and thereby provide a theftproof arrangement of the battery.
[011]
As per an aspect of the present invention, a vehicle comprising a frame assembly, a utility compartment, and one or more battery packs. The frame assembly comprising a main tube, one or more seat rails, and one or more intermediate tubes. The one or more intermediate tubes connecting the main tube and the one or more 10 seat rails. The utility compartment is configured for accommodating a plurality of helmets. The one or more battery packs is disposed in the utility compartment and the utility compartment is provided with one or more accessing provisions for replacement of the one or more battery packs.
[012]
As per an embodiment, the utility compartment is disposed below a seat 15 assembly and the utility compartment is accessible upon unlocking of the seat assembly.
[013]
As per another embodiment, the utility compartment is provided with a first protrusion and a first surface. The first protrusion is configured to accommodate a first helmet and the first surface is configured to accommodate a second helmet of 20 the plurality of helmets.
[014]
As per another embodiment, the one or more accessing provision is a cut out provided on a bottom face of the utility compartment. The cut out is disposed above a lid of the one or more battery packs. The one or more battery packs being accessible upon opening the lid through the cut out of the one or more accessing 25 provision.
[015]
As per another embodiment, the one or more accessing provision being a hood. The hood is disposed on the bottom face of the utility compartment and the hood is configured to open and close through a hinge mechanism for accessibility of the one or more battery packs. 30
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[016]
As per another embodiment, the first protrusion and the first surface is disposed along a stepped profile along a vehicle longitudinal axis. The stepped profile is defined from a junction point, and the junction point is disposed at a hinged portion of the hood of the utility compartment.
[017]
As per another embodiment, the hood is provided with one or more hinge 5 points of the hinge mechanism for enabling opening and closing of the hood. The hood is provided with a locking mechanism in a front portion of the hood when viewed along the vehicle longitudinal axis and the hood is provided with one or more handles for opening the hood.
[018]
As per another embodiment, the first surface is configured to be the hood 10 and enable disposition of the first helmet of the plurality of helmets.
[019]
As per another aspect of the present invention, a utility compartment comprising a first surface and a first protrusion. The first surface comprising one or more accessing provisions for accommodating a first helmet of a plurality of helmets and the first protrusion accommodating a second helmet of the plurality of helmets. 15 The first surface comprising the one or more accessing provisions for replaceability of one or more battery packs of the vehicle.
[020]
As per another embodiment, the utility compartment is disposed below a seat assembly of the vehicle.
[021]
As per another embodiment, the one or more accessing provision being a 20 cut out provided on a bottom face of the utility compartment. The cut out is disposed above a lid of the one or more battery packs and the one or more battery packs is accessible upon opening the lid through the cut out of the one or more accessing provision.
[022]
As per another embodiment, the one or more accessing provision being a 25 hood. The hood is disposed on the bottom face of the utility compartment and the hood is configured to open and close through a hinge mechanism for accessibility of the one or more battery packs.
[023]
As per another embodiment, the first protrusion and the first surface is disposed along a stepped profile along a vehicle longitudinal axis and the stepped 30
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profile
is defined from a junction point. The junction point is disposed at a hinged portion of the hood of the utility compartment.
[024]
As per another embodiment, the hood is provided with one or more hinge points of the hinge mechanism for enabling opening and closing of the hood. The hood is provided with a locking mechanism in a front portion of the hood when 5 viewed along the vehicle longitudinal axis and the hood is provided with one or more handles for opening the hood.
[025]
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed. 10
BRIEF DESCRIPT ION OF THE DRAWINGS
[026]
The present invention is described with reference to figures. This invention is implementable in two-wheeled vehicles. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components. Further, the 15 inventive features of the invention are outlined in the appended claims.
[027]
Figure 1 illustrates a left side view of a frame assembly of a two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[028]
Figure 2 illustrates an exploded view of a seat assembly of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. 20
[029]
Figure 3a illustrates a top view of a hood disposed in a utility compartment of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[030]
Figure 3b illustrates a top view of a battery pack covered by the hood disposed in a utility compartment of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an 25 embodiment of the present subject matter.
[031]
Figure 4a illustrates a perspective view of the utility compartment of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
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[032]
Figure 4b illustrates an exploded view of the utility compartment of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 5
[033]
Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers 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 10 other implementations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims.
[034]
The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely 15 illustrate the 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 thereof. 20
[035]
The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms or particular fields of use disclosed. As such, it is contemplated that various alternate embodiments and/or modifications to the present disclosure, whether explicitly described or implied herein, are possible in light of the disclosure. Having thus described embodiments of the present disclosure, a person of ordinary 25 skill in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is limited only by the claims.
[036]
Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, “third”, “primary”, “secondary”, “main” or any other ordinary and/or 30 numerical terms, should also be taken only as identifiers, to assist the reader's
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understanding of the various elements, embodiments, variations and/or
modifications of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, particularly as to the order, or preference, of any element, embodiment, variation and/or modification relative to, or over, another element, embodiment, variation and/or modification. 5
[037]
Hence it is an object of the present invention to provide a utility compartment configured to provide a theft proof accessibility of one or more battery packs without compromising on utility space in the utility compartment and also to overcome other related problems known in the art as explained in the background problem. 10
[038]
It is also an object of the present invention to provide a theft proof arrangement to access the battery.
[039]
It is also an object of the present invention to accommodate a plurality of helmets in the utility compartment.
[040]
It is also an object of the present invention to provide a utility compartment 15 for storage without increasing the wheelbase of the vehicle.
[041]
It is also an object of the present invention to improve ease of accessibility and replaceability of the one or more battery packs.
[042]
The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 20
[043]
Figure 1 illustrates a left side view of a frame assembly (102) of a two wheeled vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. A vehicle (100) comprising a frame assembly (102). In one embodiment, the vehicle (100) being one of an electric vehicle, an internal combustion engine driven vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, or any other fuel source driven vehicle. In another 25 embodiment, the vehicle (100) being one of a two wheeled vehicle, a three wheeled vehicle, or a multi wheeled vehicle. The frame assembly (102) is divided into a front portion and a rear portion when viewed along a vehicle horizontal axis (B-B’). The front portion of the frame assembly (102) is configured to support a suspension assembly, a headlamp assembly, a handlebar assembly, and a front wheel (104). The 30 rear portion of the frame assembly (102) is configured to support a power unit, a seat
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assembly (116)
, a transmission system, and a rear wheel (112). In one embodiment, the frame assembly (102) comprising a main tube (106), one or more intermediate tubes (108) and the pair of intermediate tubes (108) extending rearwardly upwardly to connect with one or more seat rails (110). The vehicle (100) further comprising a utility compartment (200) disposed beneath the seat assembly (116) and one or more 5 battery packs (118) being disposed underneath the utility compartment (200).
[044]
Figure 2 illustrates an exploded view of a seat assembly (116) of the two wheeled vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 3a illustrates a top view of a hood (202b) disposed in a utility compartment (200) of the two wheeled vehicle (100), in accordance with an 10 embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 3b illustrates a top view of a battery pack covered by the hood disposed in the utility compartment (200) of the two wheeled vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity, figures 2, 3a and 3b will be discussed together. The utility compartment (200) is configured to accommodate a plurality of helmets (120a, 15 120b). In one embodiment, the utility compartment (200) accommodates a single helmet. In another embodiment, the utility compartment (200) accommodates at least two full faced helmets. In one embodiment, the utility compartment (200) is disposed below a seat assembly (116) and the utility compartment (200) is accessible upon unlocking of the seat assembly (116). In one embodiment, the utility 20 compartment (200) is provided with one or more accessing provision (202). In one embodiment, the one or more accessing provision (202) is a cut out, and the cut out (not shown) is provided on a bottom face of the utility compartment (200). In an exemplary embodiment, the cut out is disposed above a lid (202a) of the one or more battery packs (118) and the one or more battery packs (118) is accessible upon 25 opening of the lid (202a) through the cut out of the utility compartment (200).
[045]
In another embodiment, the one or more accessing provision (202) being a hood (202b). The hood (202b) being disposed on the bottom face of the utility compartment (200). The hood (202b) is configured to open and close through a hinge mechanism for accessibility of the one or more battery packs (118). In one 30 embodiment, the bottom face of the utility compartment (200) faces towards a
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ground when viewed from the vehicle width axis (B
-B’). In another embodiment, the seat assembly (116) is provided with a seat lock (not shown) for opening and closing the seat assembly (116) and thereby access the article stored in the utility compartment (200). In one embodiment, the utility compartment (200) has a stepped profile for receiving the plurality of helmets (120a, 120b) and also for receiving the 5 one or more battery packs (118) without increasing a wheelbase of the vehicle (100).
[046]
Figure 4a illustrates a perspective view of the utility compartment (200) of the two wheeled vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 4b illustrates an exploded view of the utility compartment (200) of the two wheeled vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the 10 present subject matter. For brevity, figures 4a and 4b will be discussed together. The utility compartment (200) is divided into a first protrusion (206a) and a first surface (206b). The first protrusion (206a) is configured to accommodate a first helmet (120a) of the plurality of helmets (120a, 120b). The first surface (206b) is configured to accommodate a second helmet (120b) of the plurality of helmets (120a, 120b). In 15 an embodiment, the first protrusion (206a) and the first surface (206b) is disposed as a stepped profile along a vehicle longitudinal axis (AA’) thereby providing a stepped profile of the utility compartment (200). In one embodiment, the stepped profile of the utility compartment is defined from a junction point (210). The junction point (210) is disposed at a hinged portion of the hood (202b) of the utility compartment 20 (200). In one embodiment, the junction point (210) is a partition wall. In another embodiment, the junction point (210) being an extended flange extending from the first protrusion (206a) towards the first surface (206b) of the utility compartment (200). In one embodiment, the one or more battery pack (118) is packaged and disposed in the first surface (206b) of the utility compartment (200). In another 25 embodiment, the one or more battery packs (118) is packaged in a battery box mounting bracket (not shown) and disposed below the utility compartment (200).
[047]
In one embodiment, the hood (202b) is provided with one or more hinge points (214) of the hinge mechanism for enabling opening and closing of the hood (202b). In one embodiment, the first surface (206b) itself has the cut out portion for 30 accessing the lid (202a) of the one or more battery packs (118). In another
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embodiment, the first surface (206b) accommodates the one or more battery packs
(118) and the hood (202b) is disposed above the one or more battery packs (118) in order to secure and provide accessibility of the one or more battery packs (118). In another exemplary embodiment, the hood (202b) is configured to receive the first helmet (120a) of the plurality of helmets (120a, 120b). 5
[048]
In another embodiment, the hood (202b) is provided with a locking mechanism (212) in a front portion of the hood (220b) when viewed along the vehicle width axis (B-B’). In another embodiment, the hood (202b) is provided with one or more handles (216) for opening the hood (202b). In another embodiment, the hinge (214) enables opening and closing of the hood (202b) in the vehicle width 10 direction (BB’). In another embodiment, the utility compartment (200) is provided with a plurality of sides (208) for receiving and protecting the plurality of vehicle components. In one embodiment, the locking mechanism (212) is a lock accessible by one of a key, a keypad, a digital lock, or a push button lock. In one embodiment, the utility compartment (200) comprising a front portion (204a) and a rear portion 15 (204b) defined along the vehicle width axis (BB’).
[049]
Various embodiments of the invention provides a configuration of a utility compartment of a vehicle capable of accommodating a plurality of helmets and also provide one or more accessing provision for ease of accessibility of the vehicle battery and thereby provide a theftproof arrangement of the battery. 20
[050]
The present invention is a vehicle comprising a frame assembly, a utility compartment, and one or more battery packs. The frame assembly comprising a main tube, one or more seat rails, and one or more intermediate tubes. The one or more intermediate tubes connecting the main tube and the one or more seat rails. The utility compartment is configured for accommodating a plurality of helmets. The one 25 or more battery packs is disposed in the utility compartment and the utility compartment is provided with one or more accessing provisions for replacement of the one or more battery packs.
[051]
The present claimed invention solves the technical problem of providing a utility compartment with a theft proof arrangement to prevent theft of battery and 30 also without compromising on storage capacity of the utility compartment.
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[052]
Specifically, the claimed utility compartment has one or more accessing provisions which enables ease of access of the battery without removal of any surrounding vehicle side covers.
[053]
Additionally, the utility compartment has a stepped profile which allows to accommodate a plurality of helmets and the battery packs without increasing the 5 wheelbase of the vehicle.
[054]
Furthermore, the one or more accessing provision is provided with a lock for preventing theft of the battery and thereby enhances safety of the overall vehicle.
[055]
The present invention also provides advantages of ease of assembly of the battery pack in the vehicle and also ensures ease of accessibility and replaceability 10 of the battery pack.
[056]
In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed utility compartment configured to accommodate a plurality of helmets and also provided with an accessing provision to access and replace the battery, the claimed invention as discussed above is not 15 routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed invention enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies.
[057]
Furthermore a person skilled in the art would not be motivated to design a utility compartment configured to accommodate a plurality of helmets and also provided with an accessing provision to access and replace the battery. 20
[058]
While the present invention has been shown and described with reference to the foregoing preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes in form, connection, and detail may be made therein without departing from the scope of the invention.
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Reference Numerals:
100 vehicle
102 frame assembly 5
104 front wheel
106 main tube
108 intermediate tube
110 seat rails
112 rear wheel 10
116 seat assembly
118 battery pack
120a, 120b plurality of helmets
200 utility compartment
202a lid 15
202b hood
204a front portion
204b rear portion
206a first surface
206b first protrusion 20
208 plurality of sides
210 junction point
212 locking mechanism
214 hinges
216 handles , Claims:I/We claim:
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A vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame assembly (102), said frame assembly (102) comprising a main tube (106), one or more seat rails (110), and one or more intermediate tubes (108), said one or more intermediate tubes (108) connecting said main 5 tube (106) and said one or more seat rails (110);
a utility compartment (200);
one or more battery packs (118);
wherein said utility compartment (200) being configured for accommodating a plurality of helmets (120a, 120b); 10
wherein said one or more battery packs (118) being disposed in said utility compartment (200) and said utility compartment (200) being provided with one or more accessing provisions (202) for replacement of said one or more battery packs (118).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said utility compartment 15 (200) being disposed below a seat assembly (116) and said utility compartment (200) being accessible upon unlocking of said seat assembly (116).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said utility compartment (200) being provided with a first protrusion (206a) and a first surface (206b), 20 wherein said first protrusion (206a) being configured to accommodate a first helmet (120a) and said first surface (206b) being configured to accommodate a second helmet (120b) of said plurality of helmets (120a, 120b).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more accessing 25 provision (202) being a cut out provided on a bottom face of said utility compartment (200), said cut out being disposed above a lid (202a) of said one or more battery packs (118) and said one or more battery packs (118)
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being accessible upon opening said lid (202a) through said cut out of said
one or more accessing provision (202).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more accessing provision (202) being a hood (202b) and said hood (202b) being disposed on said bottom face of said utility compartment (200) and said hood (202b) 5 being configured to open and close through a hinge mechanism for accessibility of said one or more battery packs (118).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said first protrusion (206a) and said first surface (206b) being disposed along a stepped profile along a vehicle longitudinal axis (AA’), and said stepped profile being defined from 10 a junction point (210), said junction point (210) being disposed at a hinged portion of said hood (202b) of said utility compartment (200).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said hood (202b) being provided with one or more hinge points (214) of said hinge mechanism for enabling opening and closing of said hood (202b). 15
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said hood (202b) being provided with a locking mechanism (212) in a front portion of said hood (220b) when viewed along said vehicle longitudinal axis (AA’) and said hood (202b) being provided with one or more handles (216) for opening said hood (202b). 20
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said first surface (206b) being configured to be said hood (202b) and enabling disposition of said first helmet (120b) of said plurality of helmets (120a, 120b).
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A utility compartment (200) of a vehicle (100), said utility compartment (200) comprising: 25
a first surface (206b);
a first protrusion (206a);
wherein said first surface (206b) comprising one or more accessing provisions (202) for accommodating a first helmet (120b) of plurality of helmets (120a, 120b) and said first protrusion (206a) 30
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accommodating a second helmet (120a) of said plurality of helmets (120a, 120b);
wherein said first surface (206b) comprising said one or more accessing provisions (202) for replaceability of one or more battery packs (118) of said vehicle (100). 5
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The utility compartment (200) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said utility compartment (200) being disposed below a seat assembly (116) of said vehicle (100).
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The utility compartment (200) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said one or more accessing provision (202) being a cut out provided on a bottom face 10 of said utility compartment (200), said cut out being disposed above a lid (202a) of said one or more battery packs (118) and said one or more battery packs (118) being accessible upon opening said lid (202a) through said cut out of said one or more accessing provision (202).
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The utility compartment (200) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said one or 15 more accessing provision (202) being a hood (202b) and said hood (202b) being disposed on said bottom face of said utility compartment (200) and said hood (202b) being configured to open and close through a hinge mechanism for accessibility of said one or more battery packs (118).
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The utility compartment (200) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said first 20 protrusion (206a) and said first surface (206b) being disposed along a stepped profile along a vehicle width axis (BB’), and said stepped profile being defined from a junction point (210), said junction point (210) being disposed at a hinged portion of said hood (202b) of said utility compartment (200). 25
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The utility compartment (200) as claimed in claim 13, wherein said hood (202b) being provided with one or more hinge points (214) of said hinge mechanism for enabling opening and closing of said hood (202b).
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The utility compartment (200) as claimed in claim 13, wherein said hood (202b) being provided with a locking mechanism (212) in a front portion of 30 said hood (220b) when viewed along said vehicle width axis (BB’) and said
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hood (202b) being provided with one or more handles (216) for opening
said hood (202b).