Claims:We claim:
1. A two wheeler vehicle (100) comprising
a steering column (102),
a frame extending from said steering column (102) to rear end of said vehicle (100),
a front cover (106) covering said steering column (102),
a rear cover (108) covering said frame, and
a battery (104) located on said steering column (102) of said vehicle (100),
characterized in that
said battery (104) is positioned around a peripheral portion of said steering column (102).

2. The two wheeler vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said front cover (106) and said rear cover (108) comprise at least one opening (110) to allow passage of air.

3. The two wheeler vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said battery (104) is accessed from a lid located on at least one of said front cover (106) and said rear cover (108).

4. The two wheeler vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said battery (104) is an assembly of at least two batteries (1042, 1046).

5. The two wheeler vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said battery (104) is “L” shaped.

6. The two wheeler vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said battery (104) is “U” shaped.

7. A battery (104) for a two wheeler vehicle (100), said vehicle (100) comprising a steering column (102) and a frame, characterized in that, said battery (104) is shaped in such a manner so as to surround a peripheral portion of at least one of, said steering column (102) and said frame.

8. The battery (104) as claimed in claim 7, wherein said battery (104) is an assembly of at least two batteries (1042, 1044).

9. The battery (104) as claimed in claim 7, wherein said battery (104) is “L” shaped.

10. The battery (104) as claimed in claim 7, wherein said battery (104) is “U” shaped
, Description:Field of the invention:
[0001] The present invention relates to a battery of a vehicle and particularly relates to a mounting of a battery for a two wheeler vehicle.

Background of the invention:
[0002] According to a patent literature JP1103590 a Battery storage device for scooter is disclosed. The purpose of the prior art is to facilitate the checking and installation/removal of a battery by connecting a battery holder to a bracket provided at a head pipe at the front end of a frame, storing the battery therein, covering the front with a front cover, and providing the front cover with a window hole covered with a lid. The solution comprises a bracket mounted on the lower part of a head pipe at the front end of a frame while projecting forward, and a battery holder is connected in front of the bracket to store a battery. A front cover covering the front of the frame is fastened to stays at both ends of the front part of the battery holder, and the front cover is provided with a window hole covered with a lid. Therefore, the battery can be stored in a space inside the front cover, and the installation/removal and checking of the battery can be effected easily from the window hole.

Brief description of the accompanying drawings:
[0003] An embodiment of the disclosure is described with reference to the following accompanying drawing,
[0004] Fig. 1 illustrates a two-wheeler vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0005] Fig. 2 illustrates a top sectional view of a first type battery fit to a steering column, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0006] Fig. 3 illustrates a top sectional view of a second type battery fit to the steering column, according to an embodiment of the present invention, and
[0007] Fig. 4 illustrates block diagram of different types of batteries fit to the steering column, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed description of the embodiments:
[0008] Fig. 1 illustrates a two-wheeler vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The two-wheeler vehicle 100, hereafter referred to as vehicle, uses an Internal Combustion Engine or is an electric vehicle or is a hybrid vehicle. The vehicle 100 comprises a steering column 102, a frame (not shown) extending from the steering column 102 to a rear end of the vehicle 100, a front cover 106 covering the steering column 102, a rear cover 108 covering the frame and the steering column 102, and a battery 104 located on the steering column 104 of the vehicle 100. The vehicle 100 is characterized by the battery 104 which is positioned around a peripheral portion of the steering column 102. The peripheral portion signifies a portion around the steering column 102. The steering column 102 is a solid or hollow tube/pipe to which a handle bar is connected at top. The lower end of the steering column 102 is connected to the forks or the suspension. The battery 104 is mounted anywhere between the handle bar and the suspension/forks of the vehicle 102.

[0009] In accordance to an embodiment of the present invention, the front cover 106 and the rear cover 108 comprises at least one opening 110, such as a hole, aperture, slit and the like. The openings 110 allows the passage of air. In other words, the opening 110 allows the air to flow or pass over the battery 104 and enhance/ increase the cooling or heat dissipation of the battery 104. In another embodiment, the front cover 106 and the rear cover 108 comprises a first lid (not shown) and a second lid (not shown), respectively. The first lid and the second lid are pivoted at one end, and when opened, enables access to the battery 104. The battery 104 is accessed from at least one lid located on at least one of the front cover 106 and the rear cover 108.

[0010] Fig. 2 illustrates a top sectional view of a first type battery fit to a steering column, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first type battery 104 is in “L” shape, but shown in a different orientation. The arrows 112 represent the air flow around the battery 104 through the openings 110 of the front cover 106. The battery 104 is located around the steering column 102. This mounting exposes more surface area of the battery 104 to ambient air. Further, the space around the steering column 102 is used optimally. The battery 104 is shown with multiple cells stacked together to get a specific ampere hour rating. The cells are shown in cylindrical shape, but cells of different shape and size are not out of the scope of the present invention.

[0011] Fig. 3 illustrates a top sectional view of a second type battery fit to the steering column, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The second type battery 104 is in “U” shape, but is arranged in inverted manner. This mounting further increases the surface area of the battery 104 for cooling or heat dissipation. The batteries 104 as shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, are either a single unit or assembly of at least two batteries 104 or battery packs. The battery 104 is located around the steering column 102 with necessary clamps and fixtures.

[0012] In accordance to another embodiment of the present invention, a battery 104 for a two wheeler vehicle 100 is provided. The vehicle 100 comprises a steering column 102 and a frame. The battery 104 is characterized by the shape so as to surround a peripheral portion of at least one of the steering column 102 and the frame. The battery 104 is either a single unit or an assembly of at least two batteries 104 or the battery packs. The battery 104 is “L” shaped. Alternatively, the battery 104 is “U” shaped.

[0013] Fig. 4 illustrates block diagram of different types of batteries fit to the steering column, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment 402, three battery packs/ batteries 1042, 1044, and 1046 are assembled together and around the steering column 102. This assembly enables easy serviceability in case of repair or replacement of individual batteries 1042, 1044 and 1046.

[0014] In another embodiment 404, the battery 104 is shown as a single unit. The battery 104 is arranged pointing in forward direction of the vehicle movement. This is similar to “L” shaped battery 104 but with different shape and orientation.

[0015] In yet another embodiment 406, the battery 104 is in the shape of an arc. The battery 104 is arranged around the portion of the periphery of the steering column 102. The space between the battery 104 and the steering column 102 is eliminated, and the space is optimally used. The battery 104 is located ahead of the steering column 102, but is allowed to be positioned anywhere around the steering column 102 such as side and back.

[0016] In still another embodiment 408, at least two batteries 1042 and 1044 are shown. This is similar to the embodiment 406 but with two batteries 1042 and 1044. If, for example the battery 1042 needs servicing, then only that battery 1042 is serviced. There is no need for the other battery 1044 to be taken out. The vehicle 100 is still supplied by the required energy based on the requirement from the remaining battery 1044.

[0017] In still another embodiment 410, the batteries 1042 and 1044 cover the entire periphery of the steering column 102.

[0018] In still another embodiment 412, the batteries 1042 and 1044 are positioned around the steering column 102 in “L” shape. The arrangement of the batteries 1042 and 1044 is similar to as shown in Fig. 2, but with assembly of two battery packs.

[0019] In accordance to an embodiment of the present invention, the battery 104 supplies power or energy to drive the vehicle 100 such as the hybrid vehicle or the electric vehicle. Alternatively, the battery 104 supplies power to electrical and electronic components of a vehicle 100 using only an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE).
[0020] The present invention enables better cooling of the battery 104. Also, the space around the steering column 102 is optimally used. The battery 104 is further allowed to be connected in series or parallel. A control unit in real time is configured to connect at least one battery 1042, 1044 in series or parallel in real time based on the requirement. Also, though the steering column 102 is shown in a cylindrical shape, it should not be understood in a limiting manner. The steering column 102 is allowed to be in any other shape and size. Similarly the position of the battery 104 around the steering column 102 is anywhere between the handlebar till the wheel suspension.

[0021] It should be understood that embodiments explained in the description above are only illustrative and do not limit the scope of this invention. Many such embodiments and other modifications and changes in the embodiment explained in the description are envisaged. The scope of the invention is only limited by the scope of the claims.