Claims:I/We claim:
1. A rear panel assembly for a scooter type saddled vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame assembly (105) including a front frame (106), a main tube (107) extending downwardly and rearwardly from said front frame (106);
a rear panel assembly (171) disposed rearwardly to said front frame (106), such that said rear panel assembly (171) is covering said main tube (107) from a rear direction;
a driving member (E) configured to propel said vehicle (100);
one or more electronic components (201) configured to control at least a functionality of said driving member (E),
wherein,
a portion of said rear panel assembly (171) is configured to support one or more portions of a heat resistant member (202).
2. The scooter type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said heat resistant member (202) is configured to receive one or more portions of said one or more electronic components (201).
3. The scooter type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said heat resistant member (202) is fixedly attached to a portion of an inner surface (171i) of said rear panel assembly (171).
4. The scooter type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said heat resistant member (202) includes a main body (202b) and one or more laterally projecting arms (202aa, 202bb, 202cc), said one or more laterally projecting arms (202aa, 202bb, 202cd) include at least one first arm (202aa), at least one second arm (202bb) and at least one third arm (202cc), said at least one first arm (202aa) is extending outwardly from a top wall (202wt) of said heat resistant member (202), said at least one second arm (202bb) is extending laterally from a right-side wall (202wr) of said heat resistant member (202), and said at least one third arm (202cc) is extending outwardly from a bottom wall (202wb) of said heat resistant member (202).
5. The scooter type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said heat resistant member (202) includes a flange (202f), said flange (202f) is extending orthogonally to said main body (202b), said flange (202f) is extending orthogonally from a left-side wall (202wl), said left-side wall (202wl) being orthogonal to said top wall (202wt) of said heat resistant member (202).
6. The scooter type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said heat resistant member (202) includes plurality of strengthening rib structures (202sf) provided on said main body (202b).
7. The scooter type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said flange (202f) is configured to encompass a portion of one or more couplers (201c) of said one or more electronic components (201).
8. The scooter type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said flange (202f) is configured to partially enclose one or more wiring harnesses (W1) coupled to said one or more electronic components (201).
9. The scooter type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said one or more electronic components (201) being sandwiched between said heat resistant member (202) and a motion-arresting member (203) and the three are together further mounted to one or more first mountings (171m) of said rear panel assembly (171).
10. The scooter type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said motion-arresting member is in the form of a ‘C’ shaped structure, said motion-arresting member (203) includes two or more mounting portions (203m) at each end of two ends of said motion-arresting member (203), and a non-mounting portion (203nm) disposed between said two ends of said motion-arresting member (203), said non-mounting portion (203nm) is configured to abut against a portion of said one or more electronic components (201) in assembled condition.
11. The scooter type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein an edge (201b) of said one or more electronic components (201) being supported by a stepped portion (203s) formed at the interface of the non-mounting portion (203nm) and one of two or more mounting portions (203m) of said motion-arresting member (203).
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates to a straddle-type vehicle. More particularly but not exclusively, to vehicle layout of the straddle-type vehicle for packaging of one or more electronic components in the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] In conventional vehicles, one or more electronic components are packaged on a frame assembly of the vehicle. The packaging of the one or more electronic components are achieved by mounting the one or more electronic components by means of mounting brackets. The mounting brackets are welded on the frame assembly. The frame assembly consisting of mounting brackets is usually covered by plurality of body panels made of plastic or metals and the body panels are fastened at all intended joints. The plurality of body panels should be configured such that they can completely cover the frame along with the mounting brackets as desired, in the vehicle. The one or more control units along with their mounting brackets are disposed either on right side or left side of the vehicle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0003] The detailed description is described with reference to an embodiment of a saddle type two wheeled with accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0004] Figure 1 depicts a side view of an exemplary saddle-type vehicle 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0005] Figure 2a illustrates a perspective view of a rear panel assembly of a scooter type vehicle.
[0006] Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a rear panel assembly of a scooter type vehicle.
[0007] Figure 4 illustrates an exploded view of a mounting assembly of the one or more electronic components to the rear panel assembly.
[0008] Figure 5 illustrates a rear view of a rear panel assembly with one or more electronic components mounted thereto.
[0009] Figure 6 illustrates a mounting assembly of the one or more electronic components with the heat resistant member and the motion-arresting member.
[00010] Figure 7 illustrates a perspective front view of a heat resistant member for mounting the one or more electronic components to the rear panel assembly of the scooter type vehicle.
[00011] Figure 8 illustrates a perspective view of an assembly of the heat resistant member and the motion arresting member.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[00012] In conventional vehicles, in a known art, the mounting locations for one or more controllers, in particular, a controller to control generator, generally known as an ISG controller includes mounting of the ISG controller nearer to a primary or an auxiliary power source, for example, battery of the vehicle, the ISG controller is packaged in the front zone of the vehicle, for ease of assembly as well as serviceability. The ISG Controller is also to be packaged not far from the battery, so that the losses, such as voltage drop, etc. are eliminated. As mentioned earlier, in order to package the ISG Controller in the vicinity of the battery, various factors are considered, one such factor includes vehicle layout comprising plurality of vehicular components that are arranged or packaged in an orderly manner for the effective functionality of the individual components. However, in order to achieve efficient functionality of the ISG controller, the mounting of the ISG controller on the body panels is also considered. The challenge being, the body panels of the vehicles are mostly made up of resin material, that is prone to be affected by the heat generated from the normal functioning of the ISG controller. The body panels have to be protected from being damaged by the heat generated from the ISG controller. Generally, as known in the art, the ISG controller is bigger in size and rectangular in shape. The ISG controller with bigger dimensions requires pre-defined space, wherein the space is capable of accommodating the ISG controller that is larger in size. To achieve the same, the shape and size of the side panel may undergo changes as required to facilitate accommodating of the ISG controller. The requirement of change in the side panel, that is able to cover the length and width of the bigger ISG controller arises which can adversely impact the compact packaging and width of the vehicle.
[00013] Additionally to sustain outer aesthetics, a more heat resistant member is to be disposed between the ISG Controller and the body panel. By doing so, plastic body panel is avoided to come in direct contact with the ISG Controller surface. Hence, the plastic body panel is protected from being damaged by the heat generated by ISG Controller.
[00014] The mounting of the ISG controller on the body panels of the vehicle is facilitated by one or more mounting members that enable detachable attachment of the ISG controller to the body panel. Typically the mounting is carried out only at one portion of the ISG controller. The mounting, wherein only a portion of the ISG controller is configured for mounting the ISG, facilitates usage of smaller brackets as mounting means and thereby eliminate undesirable bigger brackets. The bigger brackets require bigger joints with the body panels. However, the conventional mounting means to mount a portion of the ISG controller, being used to mount the ISG controller on the body causes overhang of the ISG controller. The overhang produces unwanted vibrations that may adversely affect stable functionality of the ISG controller.
[00015] Further, the mounting of the ISG controller on any other portion, other than inner region of the body panels of the vehicle may cause compromise in layout space of the utility space available for storage of items. Such constraints arise due to vehicle layout constraints, and a need to have maximum space for energy storage unit, e.g., battery, fuel storage unit, etc.
[00016] For example, sleeker vehicles consists of shape that is comparatively compact. In such sleeker vehicles, the space available between the body and portion of the frame assembly is almost negligible. In such particular type of compact layout vehicle, the mounting of the ISG controller may have to be shifted towards a vehicle center line. The presence of the ISG controller closer to the vehicle center line has undesirable impact on the utility space and also adds to the requirement of modification in shape of a utility box to accordingly match with the profile of the ISG controller. Additionally, with the ever increasing number of electronic elements in a vehicle, for a compact saddle type scooter vehicle, there is a challenge of designing vehicle layout where such electronic elements are packaged in a functionally feasible configuration.
[00017] The ISG controller comprises of plurality of pins to connect with one or more couplers and wiring harness from systems like a power source, an auxiliary energy source, etc.
[00018] The mounting of the ISG controller and the location of the ISG controller in the vehicle plays an important role. The orientation of the one or more couplers should be such that the accessibility of the one or more couplers is hassle free for ease of service diagnostics and maintenance. The accessibility of the one or more couplers is critical for service as well as wiring harness routing. However, in sleeker compact saddle type vehicles, e.g., scooters as explained above, the one or more couplers, being disposed closer to the vehicle center plane and being away from the external surface of the vehicle body, cannot be accessed easily leading to a conflicting scenario.
[00019] Further, the location of the ISG controller in the vehicle should be such that the vehicle layout includes space for wiring harness that connects between the ISG controller and the systems like a power source, an auxiliary energy source, etc. The vehicle layout should be such that a various size of wiring harness can be accommodated. Additionally, the distribution of the wiring harness for various vehicle aggregates from the front most headlamp unit to the tail lamp unit tend to span over the length and breadth of the entire vehicle volume thereby leading to a need of configuring plurality of wiring harness in the vehicle which can be in order of minimum 3 sets of wiring harness or more. Thus, there exists a challenge of minimizing the wiring harness sets as well as routing them in a hassle-free manner so that they do not entangle with each other, are easy for assembly, service, fault detection, as well as avoid any undesirable electromagnetic interference. The space for wiring harness available in the vehicle layout is an important factor to be considered. The wiring harness in the vehicle layout should be routed such that all the working clearance requirements including non-interference with other parts in the vehicle and other sub systems is achieved.
[00020] The interference of the wiring harness with other sub-systems in the vehicle may cause undesired vibrations and loosening of various wires/cables involved in the wiring harness. Further, there might be chance of occurrence of short circuit due to constant pressure exhibited on the wiring harness through physical disturbances caused due to rubbing with the frame or surrounding parts, and/ or electromagnetic interference with the sub-systems.
[00021] Unwanted vibrations also directly affect the vehicle drivability condition.
[00022] The location of the ISG controller in the vehicle also should be such that the ISG controller is not affected by heat emanated by the sub-systems and surrounding parts that may adversely affect the performance of the ISG controller. Further, the ISG controller should not be affected due to entry of water to avoid circuit damages due to short circuiting, etc.
[00023] The ISG controller unit mounting should be stable to avoid any unwanted vibrations which directly effects the vehicle drivability condition.
[00024] Ideally, the two wheeled vehicles should be standing upright. However, there is always small amount of unbalanced weight on either the right-hand side or on the left-hand side of the vehicle. Because of which, the two-wheeled vehicle tends to lean either on the right-hand side or the left-hand side depending on the unbalanced weight on that respective side of the vehicle. The location and mounting of the ISG controller in the vehicle should be such that the vehicle riding is not affected due to any such imbalance.
[00025] Therefore, there is a need for an improved vehicle layout and mounting configuration of an ISG controller which provides stable mounting of the ISG controller along with better accessibility location for the service in the vehicle layout that does not affect balance of the vehicle, that which overcomes all problems cited above and other problems of known art.
[00026] The present subject matter discloses an improved vehicle layout configured to provide stable mounting of the controller and includes pre-defined space to accommodate one or more wiring harnesses.
[00027] An aspect of the invention includes a scooter type vehicle comprising a frame assembly including a head tube, a main tube extending downwardly and rearwardly from the head tube. The vehicle includes a rear panel assembly disposed rearwardly to the head tube, such that the rear panel assembly is covering said main tube from a rear direction, a driving member configured to propel said vehicle and one or more electronic components configured to control at least a functionality of said driving member.
[00028] A portion of the rear panel assembly is configured to support one or more portions of a heat resistant member.
[00029] According to an embodiment of the present subject matter, the heat resistant member is configured to receive one or more portions of said one or more electronic components.
[00030] According to an embodiment of the present subject matter, the heat resistant member is fixedly attached to a portion of an inner surface of the rear panel assembly.
[00031] According to an embodiment of the present subject matter, the heat resistant member includes a main body and one or more laterally projecting arms, the one or more laterally projecting arms include at least one first arm, at least one second arm and at least one third arm, the at least one first arm is extending laterally from a top wall of the heat resistant member, the at least one second arm is extending laterally from a right-side wall of the heat resistant member, and the at least one third arm is extending laterally from a bottom wall of said heat resistant member.
[00032] According to an embodiment of the present subject matter, the heat resistant member includes a flange, the flange is extending orthogonally to said body, the flange is extending orthogonally from a left-side wall, the left-side wall being orthogonal to said top wall of said heat resistant member.
[00033] According to an embodiment of the present subject matter, the heat resistant member includes plurality of strengthening structures provided on said body.
[00034] According to an embodiment of the present subject matter, the flange is configured to enclose a portion of one or more couplers of said one or more electronic components.
[00035] According to an embodiment of the present subject matter, the flange is configured to partially enclose one or more wiring harnesses coupled to said one or more electronic components.
[00036] According to an embodiment of the present subject matter, the one or more electronic components, the heat resistant member and a motion-arresting member are sandwich mounted to one or more first mountings of said rear panel assembly, the one or more electronic components are disposed between the heat resistant member and the motion-arresting member.
[00037] According to an embodiment of the present subject matter, the motion-arresting member is in the form of a ‘C’ shaped structure, the motion-arresting member includes two or more mounting portions at each end of two ends of said motion-arresting member, and a non-mounting portion disposed between said two ends of said motion-arresting member, said non-mounting portion being is configured to abut against a portion of said one or more electronic components in assembled condition.
[00038] According to an embodiment of the present subject matter, the one or more first mountings of said rear panel assembly, top receiving portions of the at least one first arm of said heat resistant member, top mountings of the one or more electronic components, and a top end of the two ends of said motion-arresting member are configured along a single line.
[00039] According to an embodiment of the present subject matter, a portion of a bottom surface of said one or more electronic components being supported by a stepped portion between the non-mounting portion as well as one of two or more mounting portions of said two or more mounting portions of said motion-arresting member.
[00040] The ISG controller is oriented and mounted in a front portion of the vehicle such that the routing of the wiring harness joining to the couplers and to other systems including the power source, the control unit etc. is hassle free. The vehicle layout of the straddle type vehicle provides pre-defined space for routing of the wiring harness through the length and width of the vehicle. The wiring harness is laid such that it does not interfere with the sub-systems and other parts in the vehicle.
[00041] The imbalance of the vehicle is prevented to a great extent by disposing the power source along the longitudinal axis passing through the center of the vehicle in front-rear direction when viewed from the plan view. Most of the weight in the vehicle is concentrated along the longitudinal axis by preventing any offset of the systems/sub-systems towards right side or left side of the vehicle. This enables to keep the vehicle upright instead of having lean or imbalance forces acting on the vehicle.
[00042] In an embodiment, two different controllers are used, the first controller being configured for controlling operation of an engine assembly and a second controller (ISG controller) for controlling the operation of STARTER GENERATOR.
[00043] Further, a battery box is placed on a front side of the vehicle. The ISG controller is mounted on a body panel, front panel at front end of the vehicle. The first controller is mounted on the left side of the vehicle in battery box. The ISG machine is placed on right side of the vehicle.
[00044] In another embodiment, the first controller is mounted on top of the battery box.
[00045] In yet another embodiment, the first controller is mounted on right side of the battery box. The first controller does not have mounting provision. The Battery box has provision that hold the first controller, which is ECU.
[00046] In yet an embodiment, the ISG controller is mounted on LH side of the battery box. the first controller is mounted on rear side on frame and, more specifically, on the LH seat rail of the vehicle.
[00047] In yet another embodiment, the first controller is mounted on middle side on crankcase of the vehicle.
[00048] In an existing art, the vehicles include single pip type pulser signal, there is noise in pulser coil input to ECU due to certain disturbances. Hence, a filter circuit in the pulser signal path in the starter generator is included. Thereby, providing economic significance in order to reduce noise at the machine.
[00049] In yet another embodiment, the ISG controller is packaged at a rear panel assembly (front side of scooter). Due to high temperature generated by ISG controller, the rear panel is to be protected from the damage caused by the heat. To achieve this, a heat resistant member is welded to the rear panel on to which ISG controller will be mounted and held intact with a motion arresting member.
[00050] In yet another embodiment, the ISG controller is packaged at rear panel. Due to high temperature generated by ISG controller, the rear panel is to be protected from the damage caused by the heat. To achieve this, a metal component is assembled on the rear panel on to which ISG controller is being assembled.
[00051] The further explanation to the above said advantages of the present invention is provided in the detailed description of the figures below. The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate 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.
[00052] Figure 1 depicts a side view of an exemplary saddle-type vehicle 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The vehicle 100 has a frame assembly 105 (schematically shown with dotted lines) that includes a front frame 106, a main frame member 107 extending rearwardly downward from the front frame 106. The main frame member 107 may comprise one or more main frame(s), and pair of rear frames 108 extending inclinedly rearward from a rear portion of the main frame 107. In the present embodiment, the vehicle 100 includes a step through portion 109 defined by a central frame member 111 of the frame assembly 105. However, the aspects of the present subject matter are not limited to the depicted layout of the vehicle 100.
[00053] Further, a handlebar assembly 110 is connected to a front wheel 115 through one or more front suspension(s) 120. A steering shaft (not shown) connects the handlebar assembly 110 to the front suspension(s) 120 and the steering shaft is rotatably journaled about the front frame 106. A power source E, for example an engine assembly is mounted to the frame assembly 105. The power source E may also include a traction motor either hub mounted or mounted adjacent to the engine assembly. In the depicted embodiment, the power source E is disposed below at least a portion of the pair of rear frames 108. However, in an alternative embodiment, the power unit may be fixedly disposed towards front and below the main frame 107. The power source E is functionally connected to a rear wheel 130 through a transmission system (not shown). The vehicle 100 may include one or more rear wheel(s). Also, the vehicle 100 includes an exhaust system that helps in dissipation of exhaust gasses from the power source E. The exhaust system includes a muffler 135 mounted to the vehicle 100. In the depicted embodiment, the muffler 135 is disposed towards one lateral side of the vehicle 100.
[00054] Further, the rear wheel 130 is connected to the frame assembly 105 through one or more rear suspension(s) (not shown). In the depicted embodiment, the power source E is swingably mounted to the frame assembly 105 through a toggle link 150 or the like. A seat assembly 140 is supported by the frame assembly 105 and is disposed rearward to the step-through portion 109.
[00055] Further, the vehicle 100 includes a front fender 155 covering at least a portion of the front wheel 115. In the present embodiment, a floorboard 145 is disposed at a step-through portion 109 and is supported by the main frame 107 and a pair of floor frame portions (not shown). In an embodiment, a fuel tank (not shown) is disposed below the seat assembly 140 and behind the utility box. A rear fender 160 is covering at least a portion of the rear wheel 130. The vehicle 100 comprises of plurality of electrical/electronic components including a headlight 165, a tail light (not shown), a battery (not shown), a transistor-controlled ignition (TCI) unit (not shown), an alternator (not shown), a starter motor (not shown). Further, the vehicle 100 may include a synchronous braking system, an anti-lock braking system.
[00056] The vehicle 100 comprises plurality of panels that include a front panel 170 disposed in an anterior portion of the front frame 106, a leg-shield 171 disposed in a posterior portion of the front frame 106. A rear panel assembly 172 includes a right-side panel and a left side panel disposed below the seat assembly 140 and extending rearward from a rear portion of the floorboard 145 towards a rear portion of the vehicle 100. The rear panel assembly 172 encloses a utility box disposed below the seat assembly 140. Also, the rear panel assembly 172 partially encloses the power source E. Also, the muffler 135 of the exhaust system is coupled to exhaust side of the engine assembly and in an implementation the muffler 135 is disposed towards one lateral side of the vehicle 100.
[00057] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of a rear panel assembly of a scooter type vehicle when seen from a front side of the vehicle. As per an aspect of the present invention, the rear panel assembly 171 is configured to support one or more portions of one or more electronic components 201. In an aspect, one or more electronic components 201 are mounted to a rear surface 171i of the rear panel assembly 171. In an embodiment, the mounting of the one or more electronic components 201 is carried out on the rear panel assembly 171, such that the one or more electronic components 201 are disposed adjacently to the front frame 106 of the frame assembly 105 (shown in figure 1).
[00058] In an embodiment, the motion-arresting member is in the form of a ‘C’ shaped structure. The motion-arresting member 203 includes two or more mounting portions 203m at each end of two ends of said motion-arresting member 203 and a non-mounting portion 203nm disposed between said two ends of said motion-arresting member 203. The non-mounting portion 203nm is configured to abut against a portion of said one or more electronic components 201 in assembled condition.
[00059] Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a rear panel assembly of a scooter type vehicle with few parts omitted for clarity. The rear surface 171i of the rear panel assembly 171 includes one or more first mounting means 171m. The one or more first mounting means 171m are a part of the rear panel assembly 171 and are configured to receive one or more mounting members like fasteners, bolts, etc.
[00060] Figure 4 illustrates an exploded perspective view of a mounting assembly of the one or more electronic components to the rear panel assembly. A portion of the rear panel assembly 171 is configured to support one or more portions of a heat resistant member 202. The heat resistant member 202 is configured to receive one or more portions of the one or more electronic components 201. The one or more electronic components 201 is sandwich mounted between the heat resistant member 202 and a motion-arresting member 203 and the three are in turn mounted to one or more first mounting means 171m of the rear panel assembly 171.
[00061] In an embodiment, the mounting axis of one or more first mounting means 171m of the rear panel assembly 171, mounting axis of a top mounting means 202t of the at least one first arm of the heat resistant member 202, mounting axis of a top mounting means 201t of the one or more electronic components 201, and a mounting axis of a mounting means (not labelled) of a motion-arresting member 203 are disposed along a line.
[00062] Figure 5 illustrates a front view of a rear panel assembly with one or more electronic components mounted thereto. The heat resistant member 202 includes a flange 202f, said flange 202f is extending orthogonally to a main body 202b of the heat resistant member 202. The flange 202f is configured to encompass a portion of one or more couplers 201c of said one or more electronic components 201. The flange 202f is configured to partially enclose one or more wiring harnesses W1 coupled to said one or more electronic components 201. The heat resistant member 202, the one or more electronic components 201 and the motion-arresting member 203 are mounted to the rear surface 171i of the rear panel assembly 171. Any interference from the front frame 106 and disturbances occurring due to articulation/movement of the steering tube associated with the front frame 107 is curtailed from reaching the one or more wiring harnesses W1 by providing protection through the flange 202f. The flange 202f is a part of the heat resistant member 201.
[00063] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of the mounting assembly of the one or more electronic components 201 with the heat resistant member 202 and the motion-arresting member 203. In an embodiment, the motion arresting member 203 includes two mounting portions 203m disposed at opposite ends, and a non-mounting portion 203nm disposed between the two mounting portions 203m. The motion-arresting member 203 is a strip like member including an elongated structure. The motion arresting member 203 includes stepped portions 203s between the two mounting portions 203m and a non-mounting portion 203nm. The stepped portions 203s are configured to accommodate at least an edge portion 201b of the one or more electronic components 201.
[00064] Figure 7 illustrates a perspective front view of a heat resistant member 203 for mounting the one or more electronic components 201 to the rear panel assembly 171 of the scooter type vehicle 100. The heat resistant member 202 includes a main body 202b and one or more outwardly projecting arms 202aa, 202bb, 202cc, said one or more projecting arms 202aa, 202bb, 202cc include at least one first arm 202aa, at least one second arm 202bb and at least one third arm 202cc, said at least one first arm 202aa is extending laterally from a top wall 202t of said heat resistant member 202, said at least one second arm 202bb is extending outwardly from a right-side wall 202wr of said heat resistant member 202, and said at least one third arm 202c is extending outwardly from a bottom wall 202wb of said heat resistant member 202.
[00065] In an embodiment, the flange 202f is extending orthogonally to said main body 202b, said flange 202f is extending orthogonally from a left-side wall 202wl, said left-side wall 202wl being orthogonal to said top wall 202wt of said heat resistant member 202.
[00066] In an embodiment, the heat resistant member 202 includes plurality of strengthening rib structures 202sf provided on said main body 202b.
[00067] Figure 8 illustrates a perspective view of an assembly of the heat resistant member and the motion arresting member. The outer profile of a top wall 202t of the motion arresting member 203 and the profile of top mounting portion 203 of the two mounting portions of the motion arresting member are configured to be of same shape and size, such that the mounting with the one or more electronic components and arresting of the motion of the one or more electronic components is carried out effectively.
[00068] In an embodiment, the heat resistant member 202 is fixedly attached to rear panel assembly 171 through welding. The welded components will reduce the usage of fasteners. The heat resistant member is configured to avoid the heat source to be in direct contact with the outer body panel, thereby protecting the panel from being damaged. Further, various sizes of the one or more electronic components including the ISG Controller can be accommodated.
[00069] As the ISG Controller is mounted with minimum number of fasteners, ease of assembly and serviceability is achieved.
[00070] Minimum design modification in the existing body panel and the associated tool is achieved through design simplicity, ease of manufacturing and welding process of the heat resistant member. The ISG Controller is packaged in such a way that water entry during service is prevented.
[00071] Althcough the subject matter has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain embodiments thereof, other embodiments are possible. It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein.

Reference Numerals:
100 vehicle
105 frame assembly
106 front frame
107 main frame member
108 pair of rear frames
109 step through portion
110 handlebar assembly
111 central frame member
115 front wheel
120 one or more front suspensions
130 rear wheel
135 muffler
140 seat assembly
145 floor board
150 toggle link
155 front fender
165 headlight
170 front panel
171 leg shield
171m one or more first mounting means
171i rear surface
172 rear panel assembly
201 one or more electronic components
201b bottom face
201c one or more couplers
202 heat resistant member
202b main body
202aa, 202bb, 202cc one or more outwardly projecting arms
202aa at least one first arm
202bb at least one second arm
202cc at least one third arm
202t top mounting means
202f flange
202wr a right-side wall
202wb a bottom wall
202wt top wall
202wl left-side wall
202sf plurality of strengthening rib structures
203 motion-arresting members
203m two or more mounting portions
203nm non-mounting portion
E power source
W1 one or more wiring harnesses