DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present subject matter relates to a holding structure of a vehicle, more particularly, to a holding structure for accommodating a battery and allied electrical and electronic components in a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] The evolving design in vehicles is ever evolving to provide comfort and safe driving conditions to a rider. In order to provide better drivability, conventionally plurality of vehicle components enhancing vehicle functionality, are mounted on plurality of mounting parts. This in turn increases the complexity in design and further increase number of vehicle components and parts. Hence, a better design to accommodate all vehicle components to enhance utilization of space in a vehicle is desired.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[003] The present invention is described with reference to figures. This invention is implementable in straddle type vehicles. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components. Further, the inventive features of the invention are outlined in the appended claims.
[004] Figure 1a illustrates a left side view of a straddle type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[005] Figure 1b illustrates a left side view of a frame assembly of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[006] Figure 2 illustrates a top view of the frame assembly of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[007] Figure 3a illustrates a perspective view of a holding structure, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[008] Figure 3b illustrates a left side view of the holding structure, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[009] Figure 4a illustrates a top view of the holding structure configured to hold one or more electrical or electronic components, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[010] Figure 4b illustrates a left side perspective view of the holding structure configured to hold one or more electrical or electronic components, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[011] Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of the holding structure configured to hold one or more electrical or electronic components, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[012] Figure 6a illustrates a exploded view of a tail cover assembly of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[013] Figure 6b illustrates a perspective view of a protection cover, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[014] In a two wheeled vehicle, a large number of vehicular components are electrical or electronics components. These electrical or electronic components are sensitive and gets damaged if exposed to heat released from an exhaust system of the vehicle.
[015] A hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) is one of the electrical components which is assembled in the vehicle. Conventionally, the HECU unit is assembled close to an exhaust system of the vehicle. The heat expelled from the exhaust system affects adversely the adjacently placed HECU.
[016] When the HECU is exposed to high temperature, it malfunctions and in turn also affects the functioning of an ABS system in the vehicle. Thus, malfunctioning of the ABS system not only affects the safety of a rider but also increases the cost of serviceability and replacement of the ABS system in the vehicle.
[017] Additionally, another electrical component in the vehicle which must be secured rigidly and must be protected from any external heat is a battery. The battery supplier energy to control the functioning of a tail lamp in a rear portion of the vehicle and a head lamp in a front portion of the vehicle. Thus, proper functioning of the battery is desired to avoid threat of accidents and provide safety to the rider.
[018] Furthermore, in the conventional designs, the battery and the HECU were positioned in the rear portion of the vehicle. This exposed the HECU as well as the battery to the heat expelled from the exhaust system and the engine of the vehicle which in turn affected the functioning of the HECU and the battery. Thus, a better location for mounting of the HECU and the battery is required.
[019] In another conventional design, the battery and the HECU is mounted in separate mounting structures under a seat in the two wheeled vehicle. These separate mounting structures are assembled onto a frame assembly of the vehicle at separate intervals during the assembling process. This arrangement not only occupies a lot of space in the vehicle but also increases the cost of the vehicle by increasing the number of parts required to mount each of the battery and the HECU. This arrangement further increases the assembly time of the vehicle as each part has to be assembled separately at separate intervals on the frame of the vehicle.
[020] Additionally, in the conventional designs, the battery is mounted under the seat of the vehicle. The HECU on the other hand, is mounted in the front portion of the vehicle just adjacently front to a rear shock absorber in the vehicle. This arrangement leads to two different mounting locations to be created in the vehicle which utilizes additional space and also requires a customized design of a frame assembly to be created for each vehicle. Thus, this arrangement not only occupies a lot of vehicle space but also increases the complexity in the manufacturing.
[021] Additionally, the mounting arrangement of the HECU and the battery at different locations in the vehicle affects the centre of gravity of the vehicle. Traditionally, the battery weighs around 1-2 kilograms and the HECU weighs around 400-600 grams. Thus, assembling of the battery and the HECU at different locations leads to disproportionate weight difference, which in turn affects the lateral centre of gravity of the vehicle. This also affects ease of handling of larger sized straddle-type vehicles by the user. Hence, providing an optimized mounting location for the battery and the HECU, which does not affect the lateral centre of gravity of the vehicle is necessary.
[022] In the conventional designs, an anti-lock braking system (ABS) of the vehicle is routed from a front portion of the vehicle to the rear portion of the vehicle through the HECU. The HECU has one or more connections of brake hoses which connects the ABS through conducting wires. These wires are extremely delicate and their routing must be done in a manner to avoid any contact of the wires with any other mechanical parts of the vehicle. This requirement makes the routing of the brake hoses into a complicated routing design which in turn increases the cost and the complexity in design of the vehicle.
[023] Additionally, these wires further require a guided path structure connecting the front portion and the rear portion of the vehicle and connecting the ABS. This is required to reduce the complexity in design and further provide a guided structure without any unnecessary interactions with other vehicular parts.
[024] Furthermore, in the conventional design, the HECU and the battery are assembled at separate locations in the frame assembly of the vehicle. This requires the assembly of the HECU and the battery to be done directly onto the frame of the vehicle on the main assembly line. Since, the main assembly line runs at a prerequisite speed, the assembling of the critical electrical parts like the HECU and the battery consumes more time and also requires more effort to assemble the same. Hence, a better design to assemble the HECU and the battery in a limited time at a single location is required.
[025] Ideally, it is desired that the vehicular electrical and electronic components are placed at an equidistant location from an energy source. However, in the conventional designs, separate mounting locations for different electrical and electronics components of the vehicle are provided, which makes the routing of wiring harness complex. Hence, a single structure which accommodates vehicular components to be connected to the battery is desired.
[026] Hence, it is an object of the present invention to overcome all the above stated and other related problems of the art providing an optimal location and a rigidly securable holding structure for all vehicular components such as battery, HECU and other electrical and electronic components as well as other problems of known art.
[027] It is further an object of the present invention to provide a holding structure that accommodate the heavier vehicular components such as battery and HECU closer to vehicle centre of gravity.
[028] It is further an object of the present invention to provide a holding structure that optimally accommodates vehicular components such as battery, HECU and other electrical and electronic components based on the shape, size and functional requirements of the components.
[029] It is further an object of the present invention to provide a holding structure that accommodate electronic component such as roll over sensor at the lateral, longitudinal and vertical centre of the vehicle.
[030] It is further an object of the present invention to provide a holding structure that optimally mounts the HECU such that the brake hoses are optimally routed and thereby damage of the brake hoses are prevented.
[031] It is further an object of the present invention to provide a holding structure that protect the vehicular components such as battery, HECU and other electrical and electronic components from heat dissipated from heat zones of the engine and the exhaust system.
[032] It is further an object of the present invention to provide a holding structure that protect the vehicular components such as battery, HECU and other electrical and electronic components from dust and mud.
[033] The present subject matter provides a single a holding structure for a straddle-type vehicle that can optimally accommodate battery, HECU and other electrical/electronic components. The single holding structure being capable to be mounted directly onto the frame of the vehicle at the longitudinal, vertical and the lateral centre of the vehicle below the seat and the above the rear shock absorber of the straddle type vehicle. The single holding structure is configured to provide a wire guiding structure and a mounting location for a roll over sensor.
[034] As per an aspect of the present invention, a holding structure for accommodating one or more electrical components of a vehicle comprises a stepped base portion which extends lengthwise from a front end to a rear end. The holding structure further comprises a left side flange which extends upwardly along left side of the stepped base portion and a right side flange which extends upwardly along a right side of the stepped base portion. The holding structure also comprising a rear protruding portion disposed at the rear end and connects the left side flange and the right side flange. The stepped base portion comprises one or more stepped regions and the one or more stepped regions are disposed at varying heights.
[035] As per another embodiment, the one or more stepped regions comprise a first stepped region, a second stepped region and a third stepped region. The height of the first stepped region is greater than the height of the second stepped region and the height of the second stepped region is greater than the height of the third stepped region. Further, the first stepped region has plurality of longitudinal grooves to rigidly affix and accommodate a battery. Furthermore, the second stepped region accommodates a HECU and rigidly affixes said HECU through a primary mounting point located on the bottom portion of the holding structure and a secondary mounting point located on the left side flange of the holding structure. The third stepped region accommodates a roll over sensor through a roll over mounting bracket.
[036] As per another embodiment, the holding structure has a primary opening capable of providing a pathway for brake hoses of HECU. Further, the holding structure has a secondary capable to provide a pathway for wire connections of said roll over sensor. The rear protruding portion is capable of accommodating one or more electrical components selected from a group comprising of diagnostic coupler, RR unit and flasher unit being situated in or more accommodating structures. The said holding structure comprises a cable guide structure receiving cables and hoses from the HECU.
[037] As per another embodiment, the holding structure has a protection cover which is detachably attached to the rear protruding portion and the protection cover extends rearwardly. In one embodiment, the protection cover is a part of a tail cover centre.
[038] As per another aspect of the invention, a straddle type vehicle comprising a head tube, a main frame extending rearwardly from the head tube, a down tube extending downwardly from the head tube, a rear frame extending rearwardly from the main frame, a seat structure mounted upwardly to the rear frame and extending rearwardly upward from a rear shock absorber and being mounted to a rear portion of the main frame and a holding structure. The holding structure accommodates one or more electrical components and is disposed between the seat structure and the rear shock absorber. The one or more electrical components of the holding structure includes a battery being disposed at a rear portion of the holding structure and a HECU being disposed ahead of the battery when viewed from a vehicle front.
[039] In accordance with the present configuration, the holding structure accommodates battery, HECU, roll over sensor and other electrical and electronic components in a single location and thereby reduces a number of independent mounting structures which in turn reduces the cost and number of parts used in the vehicle.
[040] In accordance with the present configuration, the holding structure accommodate the heavier vehicular components such as battery and HECU closer to lateral centre of gravity of the vehicle and thereby provides better maneuverability to the rider to easily handle large sized straddle type vehicles.
[041] In accordance with the present configuration, the protection cover being attached in the rear end of the holding structure to cover an opening between the holding structure and the tail cover centre prevents the entry of dirt, dust and water inside the holding structure and therefore prolongs the life and stability of the electrical components being mounted inside the holding structure.
[042] In accordance with the present configuration, the holding structure being disposed between the seat structure and the rear shock absorber provides accommodation of electrical and electronic components based on their shape, size and functional requirement within the converging space between the seat and the rear shock absorber and thereby optimally utilizes a single space for mounting one or more electrical components.
[043] The advantages for other embodiments of the present invention is appended in the description.
[044] The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely 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.
[045] 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 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.
[046] Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, “third”, “primary”, “secondary”, “main” or any other ordinary and/or numerical terms, should also be taken only as identifiers, to assist the reader's 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.
[047] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[048] Figure 1a illustrates a left side view of a straddle type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. A vehicle (100) comprising a downtube (110), said downtube (110) extending downwardly in a front portion of the vehicle (100). The downtube (104) being connected to be a wheel hub in the front portion of the vehicle (100). The wheel hub being configured to support a front wheel (106) in the front portion of the vehicle (100) when viewed from F to R (front to rear direction).
[049] A main frame assembly (102) of the vehicle (100) being configured to support numerous vehicle components. In one embodiment, the main frame assembly (102) has a trellis frame structure comprising a pair of left and right upward frame structures (108) and a pair of left and right downward frame structures (110). The pair of left and right upward frame structures (108) and the pair of left and right downward frame structures (110) extends in the front portion from a head tube (102a) (as shown in Figure 1b). The pair of left and right upward frame structures (108) and the pair of left and right downward frame structures (110) extends rearwardly downward direction to form small triangles of a trellis frame structure. The pair of left and right upward frame structures (108) is configured to support a fuel tank assembly (112). A rear portion of the frame assembly is configured to support a rider seat (116) and a pillion seat (118).
[050] The rear portion of the main frame assembly (102) of the vehicle (100) is further configured to comprise a tail lamp (117) under said pillion seat (118). The vehicle is configured to have a rear shock absorber (114). In one embodiment, the vehicle (100) comprises an internal combustion engine. In another embodiment, the vehicle (100) comprises a motor. In another embodiment, the vehicle (100) comprises a motor and an internal combustion engine. The vehicle (100) is further configured to have a rear wheel (122) being connected to a transmission system (not shown) of the vehicle (100).
[051] Figure 1b illustrates a left side view of a frame assembly of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The main frame assembly (102) of the vehicle (100) comprising said head tube (102a). The pair of left and right upward frame structures (108) and the pair of left and right downward frame structures (110) extends rearwardly downward from said head tube (102a). The pair of left and right upward frame structures (108) and the pair of left and right downward frame structures (110) forms a plurality of triangles (124) to form a trellis frame structure. The trellis frame structure is a sturdy and rigid frame structure especially being used in high speed vehicles.
[052] The main frame assembly (102) includes a rear frame (120) and a seat structure (126) for mounting of the rider seat (116) (shown in Figure 1a) and the pillion seat (118) (shown in Figure 1a) on the vehicle (100). The rear frame (120) extends rearwardly from said main frame assembly (102). The seat structure (126) being mounted upwardly to said rear frame (120). The seat structure (126) being configured to extend rearwardly upward from the rear shock absorber (114) (shown in Figure 1a) being mounted to a rear portion of said main frame (102). The rear shock absorber (114) being configured to extend rearwardly downward from said rear portion of said main frame (102).
[053] An intermediary frame structure (128) formed between the seat structure (126) being configured to accommodate a holding structure (130). The holding structure (130) being configured to be disposed between said seat structure (126) and said rear shock absorber (114). In one embodiment, the holding structure (130) is configured to be mounted at four locations on the frame structure (102). A first mounting point (136) and a second mounting point (138) of the holding structure (130) being located on a left and right side of a seat structure (126) respectively. The first and second mounting points (136, 138) being located in the front portion of the seat structure (126). The first and second mounting points (136, 138) aids in securing the holding structure (130) securely in place.
[054] Figure 2 illustrates a top view of the frame assembly of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. As can be seen in Figure 2, in one embodiment, the holding structure (130) is configured to be mounted in a lateral middle portion of the frame assembly (102). A third mounting point (206) and a fourth mounting point (208) being located in the rear portion of the seat structure (126) being located in the rear frame (120).
[055] The holding structure (130) being mounted in the middle portion of the main frame assembly (102) comprising one or more of electrical and electronic components being mounted inside said holding structure (130). The one or more of electrical and electronics components being a battery (200) being mounted in a rear portion of said holding structure (130). A hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) (202) being mounted in a middle portion of the holding structure (130). The holding structure (130) further comprises a provision for mounting of a roll over sensor (204) in a front portion of said holding structure (130). This integrated configuration of the holding structure (130) to accommodate a one or more of electrical and electronic components aids in providing a compact design and efficiently utilizes space inside the main frame assembly (102) for mounting of one or more of electrical and electronic components.
[056] Figure 3a illustrates a perspective view of a holding structure, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 3b illustrates a left side view of the holding structure, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity figures 3a and 3b will be discussed together.
[057] The holding structure (130) accommodates one or more electrical or electronic components such as the battery (200), the HECU (202), the roll over sensor (204) and other electrical components such as a diagnostic coupler, a RR unit and a flasher unit in the main frame assembly (102) of the two wheeled vehicle (100). The holding structure (130) comprises a stepped base portion (332) extending lengthwise from a front end to a rear end of the holding structure (130). The stepped base portion (332) comprising one or more stepped regions. The one or more-stepped regions are further divided as a first stepped region (300), a second stepped region (302) and a third stepped region (304). The height of the first stepped region (300) is greater than the height of the second stepped region (302). The height of the second stepped region (302) is greater than the height of the third stepped region (304).
[058] The holding structure (130) further comprising a left side flange (308), a right side flange (306) and a rear protruding portion (310) The left side flange (308) extends rearwardly upwardly from the third stepped region (304) to the first stepped region (300) along a left side of the holding structure (130). The right-side flange (306) extends rearwardly upwardly from the third stepped region (304) to the first stepped region (300) along a right-side of said holding structure (130). The rear protruding portion (310) being a protruding portion, said rear protruding portion (310) being disposed at the rear end of the holding structure (130). The rear protruding portion (310) connecting said left side flange (308) and said right side flange (306).
[059] In one embodiment, the first stepped region (300) being capable to accommodate the battery (200) (shown in Figure 2) in the rear portion of the holding structure (130). The first stepped region (300) further comprising longitudinal grooves (328) to rigidly and fixedly accommodate said battery (200) inside the holding structure (130). The longitudinal grooves (328) prevents the battery (200) to be detached from said holding structure (130) during high speed running condition of the vehicle (100). The first stepped region (300) comprising the third mounting point (206) being located on said left side flange (308) on the left side of the holding structure (130). The first stepped region (300) further comprising the fourth mounting point (208) being located on said right side flange (306) on the right side of the holding structure (130). The left side flange (308) in the first stepped region (300) comprising a grip structure (330) for easy insertion and removal of the battery (200) for charging and better serviceability. The rear portion of the first stepped region (300) comprises the rear protruding portion (310).
[060] The rear protruding portion (310) has plurality of accommodating structures (322, 324, 326) to accommodate one or more of electrical and electronic components such as the diagnostic coupler, RR unit and flasher unit being selected from a group of electrical and electronic components. It is desirable that the electrical or electronic components must be at a minimum distance from a power source to prevent power loss. In the present configuration, the one or more electrical and electronic components are situated in the rear protruding portion (310) and adjacent to the battery (200) in the first stepped region (300). Hence, the present configuration requires minimum amount of wires to connect the one or more electrical or electronic components with the battery (200) and thereby prevent power loss during transfer of power from the battery (200) to these electrical loads.
[061] The second stepped region (302) being capable to accommodate the HECU unit (202). The HECU unit (202) is being configured to be mounted from a bottom portion of the frame assembly (102). The HECU unit (202) is being mounted through a primary mounting point (320) and a secondary mounting point (318). The primary mounting point (320) being situated in the bottom portion of the second stepped region (302). The secondary mounting point (318) being situated in the left side flange (308). The HECU (202) is configured to be accommodated in the left portion of the second stepped region (302). The right portion of the second stepped region (302) is configured to a first opening (316). The first opening (316) is configured to provide a way for laying the output cables originating from the HECU (202).
[062] The right portion of the holding structure (130) along the right-side flange (306) further acts as a wire guide structure and provides a smooth pathway for connecting the electrical cables from the battery (200) with other electrical components across the vehicle (100). The wire guide structure of the holding structure (130) further provides easy connections of the battery (200) and the HECU (202) with an ABS system of the vehicle (100). Furthermore, the battery (200) and the HECU (202) both are substantially heavy electrical components, typically the battery (200) weighing around 1-2kgs and the HECU (202) weighing around 400-600 grams. Hence, by accommodating the battery (200) and the HECU (202) in one holding structure (130) and being adjacently placed to each other maintains the lateral centre of gravity of the vehicle (100) and provides ease of handling of larger sized straddle-type vehicles. Another advantage of mounting the HECU (202) and the battery (200) in the holding structure (130) is that these electrical components are protected from any heat dissipation from the engine and exhaust systems when said holding structure (130) is mounted between the seat structure (126) and the rear shock absorber (114).
[063] The third stepped region (304) comprises the first mounting point (136) and the second mounting point (138) for mounting the holding structure (130) on the frame assembly (102). The third stepped region is configured to include a second opening (314) to accommodate a wire connection for a roll over sensor (204). The roll over sensor (204) is configured to be supported in a roll over sensor mounting structure (312). The third stepped region is further configured to have a cable guide structure (329) for connecting the cables of the ABS system and other electrical systems in the vehicle (100) with the HECU (202) and the battery (200).
[064] Figure 4a illustrates a top view of the holding structure configured to hold one or more electrical or electronic components, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 4b illustrates a left side perspective view of the holding structure configured to hold one or more electrical or electronic components, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity Figures 4a and 4b will be discussed together.
[065] The HECU (202) comprises a one or more brake hose output slots (402) being located in a longitudinal direction of Y-Y’ as shown in figure 4a. The one or more brake hose output slots (402) are enabled to carry a plurality of cables connecting the HECU (202) with the ABS system and other electrical systems of the vehicle (100). The plurality of cables is configured to pass through the first opening (316), said first opening (316) being present in the second stepped region (302). The HECU (202) further comprises a one or more brake hose input slots (404) being located in a lateral direction of X-X’. The one or more brake hose input slots (404) are enabled to receive a plurality of cables carrying inputs from the ABS system and other electrical systems of the vehicle (100) to the HECU (202). The plurality of cables is configured to pass through the second opening (314), said secondary opening (314) being present in the third stepped region (304). The battery (200) is further enabled to have a handle (412) for easy lifting, inserting and removal of the battery (200) from the first stepped region (300).
[066] The accommodating structure (326) being located in the rear protruding portion (310) being configured to accommodate a detection unit (400). The accommodating structure (322) being located in the rear protruding portion (310) being configured to accommodate a RR unit (406). The accommodating structure (324) being located in the rear protruding portion (310) being configured to accommodate a flasher unit (408). Another accommodating structure (not shown) being located in the rear protruding portion (310) being configured to accommodate other electrical and electronic components (410). The plurality of accommodating structures (322, 324, 326) provides rigidity and holds various electrical and electronic components in one place thereby saving space in the vehicle (100) and also saving wiring and cabling difficulties and cost in different parts of the vehicle (100).
[067] Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of the holding structure configured to hold one or more electrical or electronic components, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The handle (412) of the battery (200) is being connected to the battery (200) through a first fastening means (500). A second fastening means (504) further fastens the battery (200) on to the first stepped region (300) of the holding structure (130). The HECU (202) is configured to be fastened by a third fastening means (506) from the bottom portion of the holding structure (130) along the direction of the axis Y-Y’ as shown in figure 5.
[068] The third fastening means (506) is configured to be fastened on the primary mounting point (320) and keeps the HECU (202) in place in the second stepped region (302) of the holding structure (130). The HECU (202) is further configured to be fastened by a fourth fastening means (502) from the left portion along the left side flange (308) of the holding structure (130) along the direction of the axis C-C’ as shown in Figure 5. The fourth fastening means (502) is configured to be fastened on the secondary mounting point (318) on the left side flange (308) of the holding structure (130) and keeps the HECU (202) in place in the second stepped region (302) of the holding structure (130). The first fastening means (500), the second fastening means (504), the third fastening means (506) and the fourth fastening means (502) being screws, nuts, bolts, snap fit structures and other fastening means.
[069] Figure 6a illustrates an exploded view of a tail cover assembly of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The bottom portion of the main frame assembly (102) along the seat structure (126) is provided with the tail lamp (117). A cover assembly is further provided along the bottom portion of the seat structure (126) in the rear frame (120) to cover the internal mounting details and also provide protection from external shock to all the internal vehicle components. The cover assembly comprising a seat bottom cover (600) and a tail cover centre (602). After mounting of the holding structure (130) (not shown in this figure) between the seat structure (126) and the rear shock absorber (114), during the running condition of the vehicle, dirt, dust and water enters the holding structure (130) from the rear end of the vehicle (100). The entry of dirt, dust and water hampers the functioning of various electrical and electronic components in the holding structure (130) and further reduces the life of the battery (200). In order to prevent the entry of dust and dirt and also to protect the holding structure (130), a protection cover (604) is mounted on the rear portion of the holding structure (130) to close any opening of entry between the holding structure (130) and the tail cover centre (602). The protection cover (604) extends rearwardly and has a clawed structure. The protection cover (604) is detachably attached to a rear protruding portion of the holding structure (130).
[070] Figure 6b illustrates a perspective view of a protection cover, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The protection cover (604) is detachably attached to a rear protruding portion of the holding structure (130) and extends rearwardly. The protection cover (604) has a main body (606) and one or more attaching means (608, 610) on both ends of said main body (606). The one or more attaching means (608, 610) being configured to extend at an angle of 90 degrees in a downward direction. The protection cover (604) has a profile complementing the shape of said tail cover centre (602). In one embodiment, the protection cover (604) is capable of being integrated into said tail cover centre (602) (Shown in Figure 6a) and is enabled to be mounted directly on to the holding structure (130) through said one or more attaching means (608, 610). The one or more attaching means (608, 610) being configured to have a hook shape in one embodiment. In another embodiment, said one or more attaching means (608, 610) being configured to have an attaching profile complementing shape of the holding structure (130).
[071] 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 spirit and scope of the invention.

Reference Numerals:


100 Vehicle
102 Main frame
102a Head tube
104 Down tube
106 Front wheel
108 pair of left and right upward frame structures
110 pair of left and right downward frame structures
112 fuel tank assembly
114 rear shock absorber
116 rider seat
117 tail lamp
118 pillion rider seat
120 rear frame
122 rear wheel
124 plurality of triangles
126 seat structure
128 intermediary frame structure
130 holding structure
136 first mounting point
138 second mounting point
200 battery
202 HECU
204 roll over sensor
206 third mounting point
208 fourth mounting point
300 first stepped region
302 second stepped region
304 third stepped region
306 right side flange
308 left side flange
310 rear protruding portion
312 roll over sensor mounting structure
314 secondary opening
316 primary opening
318 secondary mounting point
320 primary mounting point
322, 324, 326 accommodating structures
328 longitudinal grooves
329 cable guide structure
330 grip structure
400 detection unit
402 one or more brake hose output slots
404 one or more brake hose input slots
406 RR unit
408 flasher unit
410 other electrical and electronic components
500 first fastening means
502 fourth fastening means
504 second fastening means
506 third fastening means
600 seat bottom cover
602 tail cover centre
604 protection cover
606 main body
608, 610 one or more attaching means





,CLAIMS:We Claim:
1. A holding structure (130) for accommodating one or more electrical components of a straddle-type vehicle (100), said holding structure (130) comprising
a stepped base portion (332) extending lengthwise from a front end to a rear end;
a left-side flange (308) extending upwardly along said left-side of said stepped base portion (332);
a right-side flange (306) extending upwardly along a right-side of said stepped base portion (332); and
a rear protruding portion (310) disposed at said rear end connecting said left-side flange (308) and said right-side flange (306)
wherein said stepped base portion (332) comprises one or more stepped regions (300,302,304);
wherein said one or more stepped regions (300,302,304) being disposed at varying height.
2. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more stepped regions comprising a first stepped region (300).
3. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more stepped regions comprising a second stepped region (302).
4. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claims 2 or 3, wherein height of said first stepped region (300) being greater than height of said second stepped region (302).
5. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more stepped regions comprising a third stepped region (304).
6. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claim 4 or 5, wherein height of said second stepped region (302) being greater than height of said third stepped region (304).
7. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more stepped regions comprising a first stepped region (300) capable of accommodating a battery (200) of said vehicle (100).
8. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claim 7, wherein said first stepped region comprising plurality of longitudinal grooves (328) for rigidly affixing said battery (200).
9. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more stepped regions comprising a second stepped region (302) capable of accommodating a hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) (202) of said vehicle (100).
10. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second stepped region (302) comprising a primary mounting point (320) in the bottom portion of said holding structure (130) and a secondary mounting point (318) on said left side flange (308) for rigidly affixing said HECU (202).
11. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said battery (200) and said HECU (202) being adjacently placed in said holding structure (130).
12. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more stepped regions comprising a third stepped region (304) capable of accommodating a roll over sensor (204) of said vehicle (100).
13. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said holding structure (130) comprising a primary opening (316), said primary opening (316) being configured to provide a pathway for brake hoses of HECU (202).
14. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said holding structure (130) comprising a secondary opening (314), said secondary opening (314) being configured to provide a pathway for wire connections of said roll over sensor (204).
15. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said rear protruding portion (310) being capable of accommodating one or more electrical components selected from a group comprising of diagnostic coupler (400), RR unit (406) and flasher unit (408) in or more accommodating structures (322, 324, 326).
16. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said holding structure (130) comprising a cable guide structure (329) receiving cables and hoses from said HECU (202).
17. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a protection cover (604) being detachably attached to said rear protruding portion (310)
wherein said protection cover (604) extends rearwardly.
18. The holding structure (130) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said protection cover (604) being configured to be a part of a tail cover centre (602).
19. A straddle-type vehicle (100), said vehicle (100) comprising
a head tube (102a);
a main frame (102);
said main frame (102) extending rearwardly from said head tube (102a);
a down tube (104);
said down tube (104) extending downwardly from said head tube (102a);
a rear frame (120);
said rear frame (120) extending rearwardly from said main frame (102);
a seat structure (126);
said seat structure (126) being mounted upwardly to said rear frame (120);
said seat structure (126) extending rearwardly upward from a rear shock absorber (114) being mounted to a rear portion of said main frame (102);
said rear shock absorber (114) extending rearwardly downward from said rear portion of said main frame (102);
a holding structure (130);
said holding structure (130) accommodating one or more electrical components;
said holding structure (130) being disposed between said seat structure (126) and said rear shock absorber (114);
wherein said one or more electrical components comprising a battery (200) disposed at a rear portion of said holding structure (130), and a HECU (202) being disposed ahead of said battery (200) when seen from a vehicle front.
20. The straddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said holding structure (130) comprising a stepped base portion (332) having a first stepped region (300) accommodating said battery (200).
21. The straddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 18, wherein first stepped region (300) comprising longitudinal grooves (328) for rigidly affixing said battery (200).
22. The straddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said holding structure (130) comprising a second stepped region (302) in front of said first stepped region (300) when seen from a vehicle front.
23. The straddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said second stepped region (302) accommodating said HECU (202).
24. The straddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said battery (200) and said HECU (202) being adjacently placed in said holding structure (130).
25. The straddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said second stepped region (302) comprising a primary mounting point (320) in the bottom portion of said holding structure (130) and a secondary mounting point (318) on said left side flange (308) for rigidly affixing said HECU (202).
26. The straddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said holding structure (130) comprising a third stepped region (304) in front of said second stepped region (302) when seen from a vehicle front.
27. The straddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said third stepped region (304) accommodating a roll over sensor (204).
28. The straddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said holding structure (130) comprising a cable guide structure (329) receiving cables and hoses from said HECU (202).
29. The straddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said holding structure (130) comprising a rear protruding portion (310), and wherein a protection cover (604) being detachably attached to said rear protruding portion (310)
said protection cover (604) extending rearwardly and overlapping with a tail cover centre (602) of said vehicle (100).
30. The straddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said holding structure (130) comprising a primary opening (316) for receiving a plurality of brake hoses connecting said HECU (202).
31. The straddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said rear protruding portion (310) detachably mounts one or more electrical components selected from a group consisting of a diagnostic coupler (400), a RR unit (406) and a flasher unit (408).
32. The straddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said holding structure (130) being mounted to said rear frame (120).
33. The straddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said rear frame (120) mounting said holding structure (130) being detachably attached to said main frame (102) forming a rear sub-assembly comprising said holding structure (130) sub-assembled to said rear frame (120), and wherein said rear sub-assembly being assembled to said main frame (102).
34. The straddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 18, wherein said HECU (202), said battery (200), a roll over sensor (204) and one or more electrical components being sub-assembled to said holding structure (130) forming a holding structure (130) sub-assembly, and wherein said holding structure (130) sub-assembly being assembled to said rear frame (120).