Abstract: A rear panel (200) of a vehicle (100), the rear panel (200) comprising a panel body (201). The panel body (201) comprises a wall structure (202) extending inwardly and a base (203) integral with the wall structure (202). The wall structure (202) extends from the periphery of the base (203). An aperture (204) defined with the base (203) and configured to receive a fuel filler neck (221) of a fuel tank, a lid (205) pivotally coupled to the panel body (201) is configured to at least partially open and at least partially close the fuel filler neck (221).
The present invention relates to a two-wheeled vehicle and more particularly, to a rear-end structure of the two-wheeled vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] The information in this section merely provides background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art(s) for the present disclosure.
[003] Vehicles, particularly vehicles configured to be ridden such as a motorized scooter, motorcycle etc. where overall aesthetic appearance of the vehicle plays an important role. Aesthetics are the primary influence on the way consumers judge a product. For almost every product purchased, the consumer's first contact with it is visual. Hence a product's appearance is of great importance to designers and manufacturers. Aesthetic features help products to stand out among other competing products in the market therefore increasing popularity. This function of aesthetic features becomes increasingly important in industries. Also, an emotional aspect encircles to the rider as to how the rider feels when the rider looks at the motorcycle sits on it and ride it. The aesthetics of the two wheelers are an increasingly decisive criteria in the customer purchase decision. Narrow and even gaps and high-class fit and finish standards are the hallmarks of a quality two wheelers and its production. They also impact vehicle characteristics such as noise, vibration and leak reduction.
[004] Dimensional variations in the assembly process are caused by deviations associated with different body parts and different process for manufacturing separate parts. The dimensional variation leads to a poor quality of appearance. Especially, gap is important quality characteristics. Despite its importance to vehicle perceived quality, optimally designed gap is difficult to achieve.
[005] In the conventional two wheelers or motorcycles, a rear cover is present at a rear end structure and acts as a casing of the rear end structure. In few vehicles, a fuel tray is mounted over the rear cover which provides an access to a fuel filler neck in order to refill the fuel tank. In the conventional two-wheeler vehicle, the fuel tray is manufactured separately and mounted on the rear cover by means of screw and fasteners. Since the fuel tray is mounted separately on the rear cover, a gap formed between the two surfaces i.e., one surface of the rear cover and other surface of the fuel tray. Due to the presence of gap there may be unevenness between the two surfaces which overall effects the aesthetic appearance of the rear end structure and to the overall appearance of the vehicle.
[006] Thus, the present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the prior art.
SUMMARY
[007] The one or more shortcomings of the prior art are overcome by the system/assembly as claimed, and additional advantages are provided through the provision of the system/assembly/method as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.
[008] The present disclosure achieves the above-stated objective by providing a rear panel of a vehicle. The rear panel of a vehicle, the rear panel comprising a panel body. The panel body comprises a wall structure extending inwardly and a base integral with the wall structure wherein the wall structure extends from the
periphery of the base. An aperture defined with the base and configured to receive a fuel filler neck of a fuel tank. A lid pivotally coupled to the panel body is configured to at least partially open and at least partially close the fuel filler neck.
[009] In an embodiment of the present disclosure the wall structure and base forms a fuel tray which is integrally formed in the panel body and extends downwardly from the panel body.
[010] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the base of the fuel tray extends downward from a plane of the panel body.
[Oil] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the wall structure comprises an opening through which a pair of arms of the lid passes through and connects the lid with the panel body.
[012] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a first end of arm connects with the lid and a second end of arm connects with the panel body in order to open and close the lid based on the requirement.
[013] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the rear panel comprise a resilient member coupled with the pair of arms of lid and panel body and configured to pivotally open and close the lid.
[014] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the panel body is defined with a connecting provision to secure the panel body with a frame of the vehicle.
[015] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the panel body is connectable to the frame of the vehicle through a fastener and a snap mechanism.
[016] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lid comprises a plurality of protrusions around the periphery of the lid which is configured tightly seal the lid with the fuel tray.
[017] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the panel body forms an aesthetic member of the vehicle.
[018] In an embodiment of the present disclosure a vehicle comprising a steering mechanism, a front wheel and a rear wheel positioned in line with the front wheel along a longitudinal plane of the vehicle. A frame supported by the front wheel and the rear wheel. The frame comprises a head tube supporting the steering mechanism, a down tube, a seat rails, a vehicle seat mounted over the seat rails , a fuel tank positioned beneath the seat and supported by a seat frame. A rear panel connectable to the seat frame and covers a rear structure of the vehicle comprising the rear panel of a vehicle. The panel body comprises a wall structure extending inwardly and a base integral with the wall structure wherein the wall structure extends from the periphery of the base. An aperture defined with the base and configured to receive a fuel filler neck of a fuel tank. A lid pivotally coupled to the panel body is configured to at least partially open and at least partially close the fuel filler neck.
[019] Due to such configuration, the gap between the two surfaces is eliminated and which enhancing the overall aesthetic appearance of the vehicle. Also, such configuration reduces the process of manufacturing the panel body and fuel tray separately and enhances the appearance of the vehicle.
[020] It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined together to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.
[021] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[022] The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the description. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[023] Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary two-wheeled vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[024] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary two-wheeled vehicle with lid open according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[025] Figure 3 and Figure 4 illustrate a rear views of the two-wheeled vehicle with lid close and open respectively according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[026] Figure 5 and Figure 6 illustrates the rear end structure of the two-wheeled vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[027] Figure 7 illustrates a view of rear panel with fuel cap according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[028] Figure 8 illustrates another view of rear panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[029] Figure 9 illustrates yet another view of rear panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[030] Figure 10 illustrates yet another perceptive view of rear panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[031] Figure 11 illustrates a view of rear panel with lid close according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[032] Figure 12 illustrates a view of rear panel with lid open according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[033] Figure 13 illustrates a view of rear panel with lid open according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[034] Figure 14 illustrates yet another view of rear panel with lid open according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[035] Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the drawings may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[036] While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the
FIGS, and will be described in detail below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[037] Before describing detailed embodiments, it may be observed that the novelty and inventive step that are in accordance with the present disclosure resides in a rear panel of a vehicle and a two wheeled vehicle including the rear panel is to be noted that a person skilled in the art can be motivated from the present disclosure and modify the various constructions of rear panel and the two wheeled vehicle. However, such modification should be construed within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings are showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
[038] In the present disclosure, the term "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an example, instance, or illustration." Any embodiment or implementation of the present subject matter described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.
[039] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusions, such that a device that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
[040] The terms like "at least one" and "one or more" may be used interchangeably or in combination throughout the description.
[041] While the present disclosure is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, rear panel and aspects and features thereof can be used with other type of vehicles as well. The terms "modular vehicle", "vehicle", "two-wheeled vehicle", "electric vehicle", "EV" and "motorcycle" have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term "vehicle" comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicle, and the like.
[042] The terms "front/forward", "rear/rearward^ack/backward",
"up/upper/top", "down/lower/lower ward/downward, bottom", "left/leftward", "right/rightward" used therein represents the directions as seen from a vehicle driver sitting astride.
[043] Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same numerals will be used to refer to the same or like parts. Embodiments of the disclosure are described in the following paragraphs with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14. In FIGS. 1 to 14, the same element or elements which have same functions are indicated by the same reference signs.
[044] Referring to Figure 1, a vehicle (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention is depicted. The vehicle (100) referred to herein, embodies a motorized scooter vehicle. Alternatively, the vehicle (100) may embody any other ridden vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, all-terrain vehicles (ATV) etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[045] The vehicle (100) comprises a front-end structure (102), a rear end structure (104), and a floorboard (106). The front-end structure (102) forms the front portion of the vehicle (100). The rear end structure (104) forms the rear portion of the vehicle (100). The floorboard (106) lies between the front portion and the rear portion . The floorboard (106) provides footrest for a rider riding the vehicle (100).
The vehicle (100) comprises a body (131) configured to cover at least portion of the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) comprises a fuel tank (not shown in Figure) to store fuel necessary to operate the vehicle (100).
[046] The front-end structure (102) comprises a front ground engaging member (114) or front wheel (114), and a steering mechanism (116). The front ground engaging member (114) is operatively connected to the steering mechanism (116). The steering mechanism (116) comprises a handlebar (118). The handlebar (118) is configured to be rotated by the rider to steer the vehicle (100).
[047] The front-end structure (102) comprises a dash assembly (128). The dash assembly (128) comprises a display unit (not shown). The display unit displays information about the vehicle (100) to the rider. The dash assembly (128) may comprise additional components such as, LCD, GPS, graphical user interface (GUI) etc. without limiting the scope of the invention. Further, the front-end structure (102) may further comprise additional components such as mirrors, head lamps, front fenders etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[048] Referring to Figure 1, the rear end structure (104) comprises a seat (108), a rear ground engaging member (112) or rear wheel (112), and a power unit (110). The seat (108) provides seating for a rider of the vehicle (100). The rear ground engaging member (112) underlies the seat (108) and is driven by the power unit (110). The power unit (110) comprises an engine and a transmission unit. The rear end structure (104) comprises a storage box (not shown). The storage box is provided under the seat (108). More particularly, the storage box is disposed within a space defined by the seat (108) and the engine of the power unit (110). Further, the rear end structure (104) may comprise additional components such as rear fender, suspension system/s, taillight/s etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[049] The vehicle (100) comprises a frame (101) supported by the front wheel (114) and the rear wheel (112). The frame (101) comprises a head tube (115) supporting the steering mechanism (116) , a down tube (113) , a seat rails (not shown) and the seat (108) mounted over the seat rails , a fuel tank positioned beneath the seat (108) and supported by a seat frame (111).
[050] In the illustrated example, the fuel tank is disposed in the rear end structure (104) of the vehicle (100). Further, the rear end structure (104) comprises the fuel tank and a side cover assembly (132). The fuel tank is disposed behind the storage box and below the seat (108). The fuel tank comprises a fuel filler port (133) and a removable fuel tank cap (134) as shown in Figure 7. In the illustrated example, the fuel filler port (133) extends towards the rear portion of the vehicle (100). Alternatively, the fuel filler port (133) of the fuel tank may extend towards front or towards sides of the vehicle (100) without limiting the scope of the invention. The fuel tank cap (134) is removably coupled to the fuel filler port (133). The fuel tank cap (134) opens and closes the fuel filling port.
[051] The fuel tank cap (134) comprises a threaded coupling portion (not shown) and a grip portion (not shown). The threaded coupling portion facilitates in removably coupling the fuel tank cap (134) to the fuel filler port (133). The grip portion is provided for manipulation by a vehicle operator to twist and rotate the fuel tank cap (134).
[052] As shown in Figures 3-6, the side cover assembly (132) comprises a left side cover (124), a right-side cover (125), a front side cover (126) (shown in Figure 1) and a rear panel (200). The side cover assembly (132) constitutes rear cowl (127) of the vehicle (100). The body (131) embodies at least one of the front side cover (126), the left side cover (124), the right side cover (125), and the rear panel (200) of the side cover assembly (132), according to the location of the fuel tank and orientation of the fuel filler port (133). In the illustrated example, the body (131) embodies the rear panel (200). The fuel filler port (133) is oriented towards rear of
the vehicle (100). More particularly, the body (131) embodies the rear panel (200) disposed below the seat (108) and above a tail lamp (not shown), wherein the fuel tank is disposed below the seat (108) such that the body (131) covers the fuel filler port (133) of the fuel tank.
[053] The front side cover (126) is disposed adjacent to the floorboard (106) and covers front area below the seat (108). The left side cover (124) and the right-side cover are disposed on both sides of vehicle body (131) and cover lower sides of the seat (108). The left side cover (124) and the right-side cover (125) extend from the front side cover (126) to the rear panel (200). The rear panel (200) is disposed below the seat (108) and covers rear area of the vehicle (100). Referring to Figures 7 - 14, the fuel tank comprises a fuel filler neck (221) extending from the fuel filler port (133).
[054] In an embodiment of the present disclosure and as illustrated in Figures 5 and 6, the rear panel (200) is connectable to the seat frame (111) and covers a rear end structure (104) of the vehicle (100). As shown in Figures 7-14, the rear panel (200) comprises a panel body (201) which is defined with a connecting provision (212) to secure the panel body (201) with the seat frame (111) of the vehicle (100). The panel body (201) forms part of the aesthetics of the vehicle (100) and are mostly made of high-quality moulded plastics. The panel body (201) comprises a front end (214), a rear end (215), left side wall (216) and a right-side wall (217). The front end (214) have the connecting provision (212) which is connectable to the seat frame (111) of the vehicle (100). The rear end (215) forms the rear part of the vehicle (100) and is located above the rear license plate of the vehicle (100). The left side wall (216) extends towards the side cover assembly (132) and connects with the left side cover (124) of the vehicle (100). Similarly , the right-side wall (217) extends and connects with the right-side cover (125) of the vehicle (100).
[055] Referring to Figure 7 and 8, the rear panel (200) comprises a fuel tray (206) which is integrally formed in the panel body (201) and extends downwardly from the panel body (201). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, both the panel
body (201) and fuel tray (206) are manufactured as a single part and thereby gap between the two surfaces are negligible in comparison to the conventional vehicles where panel body and fuel tray are manufactured separately. Due to the absence of the gap, the aesthetics appearance of the vehicle (100) is enhanced.
[056] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the fuel tray (206) is integrally formed substantially at the centre of the panel body (201). The fuel tray (206) comprising a base (203) and a wall structure (202) extending along the periphery of the base (203). The base (203) of the fuel tray (206) extends downward from a plane of the panel body (201). The wall structure (202) which is peripherally surrounding the base (203) and extending upwardly from the base (203) and aligns with the plane of the panel body (201). The base (203) of the fuel tray (206) is substantially forms a shape of a quadrilateral and defined with an aperture (204) which is configured to receive a fuel filler neck (221) of the fuel tank. The fuel tray (206) is positioned above the fuel tank covers the fuel filler neck (221) in the fuel tank of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the fuel tank cap (134) is removably coupled to the fuel filler neck (221) of the fuel tray (206).
[057] In an embodiment of the present disclosure and as illustrated in Figures 11-14, a lid (205) is pivotally coupled to the panel body (201) and is configured to at least partially open and at least partially close the fuel filler neck (221). The lid (205) comprises a pair of arm (208) which is configured to connect an inner face (218) of the lid (205) with the panel body (201). The outer face (219) of the lid (205) aligns plane of the panel body (201) and rests on the panel body (201) at close position as illustrated in Figures 5 and Figures 11. The pair of arms (208) is having a first end (209) which connects with the inner face (218) of the lid (205) and a second end (210) which is coupled with the panel body (201). The wall structure (202) of the fuel tray (206) comprises an opening (207) through which a pair of arms (208) of the lid (205) passes through and connects the inner face (218) of the lid (205) with the panel body (201). The inner face (218) of the lid (205) also comprises a plurality of protrusions (213) around the periphery of the inner face
(218) of the lid (205) and is configured tightly seal the lid (205) with the fuel tray (206).
[058] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the rear panel (200) comprise a resilient member (211) coupled with the pair of arms (208) of lid (205) and panel body (201). The resilient member (211) is a spring in the present disclosure whose one end is coupled with the pair of arms (208) and other end is connected with the panel body (201). The resilient member (211) is configured to pivotally open and close the lid (205). A bracket (220) is also positioned in the proximity of the resilient member (211) and the pair of arms (208) of the lid (205) and is configured to provide structural rigidly to the panel body (201). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the panel body (201) is connectable to the frame (101) of the vehicle(lOO) through a fastener and a snap mechanism and forms an aesthetic member of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the aesthetic appearance of the rear end structure (104) is enhanced due to the formation of a single part of panel body (201) where fuel tray (206) is integrally formed in it.
[059] It is to be understood that a person of ordinary skill in the art may develop a system of similar configuration without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. Such modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure covers such modifications and variations provided they come within the ambit of the appended claims and their equivalents.
[060] The various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present disclosure is not limited to the illustrated embodiments; rather, these embodiments are intended to fully and completely disclose the subject matter of the disclosure to those skilled in this art. In the drawings, like numbers refer to like elements throughout. Thicknesses and dimensions of some components may be exaggerated for clarity.
[061] Herein, the terms "attached", "connected", "interconnected", "contacting", "mounted", "coupled" and the like can mean either direct or indirect attachment or contact between elements, unless stated otherwise.
[062] Well-known functions or constructions may not be described in detail for brevity and/or clarity. As used herein the expression "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[063] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes" and/or "including" when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
[064] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this disclosure, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other modifications in the nature of the disclosure or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.
EQUIVALENTS:
[065] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are
omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[066] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
[067] Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles and the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
[068] The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.
WE CLAIM:
1. A rear panel (200) of a vehicle (100), the rear panel (200) comprising:
a panel body (201), the panel body (201) comprises
a wall structure (202) extending inwardly and a base (203) integral with the wall structure (202) wherein the wall structure (202) extends from the periphery of the base (203);
an aperture (204) defined with the base (203) and configured to receive a fuel filler neck (221) of a fuel tank;
a lid (205) pivotally coupled to the panel body (201) is configured to at least partially open and at least partially close the fuel filler neck (221).
2. The rear panel (200) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the wall structure (202) and base (203) form a fuel tray (206) which is integrally formed in the panel body (201) and extends downwardly from the panel body (201).
3. The rear panel (200) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the base (203) of the fuel tray (206) extends downward from a plane of the panel body (201).
4. The rear panel (200) as claimed in claim 1 wherein wall structure (202) comprises an opening (207) through which a pair of arms (208) of the lid (205) passes through and connects the lid (205) with the panel body (201).
5. The rear panel (200) as claimed in claim 1 wherein a first end (209) of arm (208) connects with the lid (205) and a second end (210) of arm connects with the panel body (201).
6. The rear panel (200) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the rear panel (200) comprise a resilient member (211) coupled with the pair of arms (208) of lid (205) and panel body (201) and configured to pivotally open and close the lid (205).
7. The rear panel (200) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the panel body (201) is defined with a connecting provision (212) to secure the panel body (201) with a frame ()of the vehicle().
8. The rear panel (200) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the panel body (201) is connectable to the frame (101) of the vehicle(lOO) through a fastener and a snap mechanism.
9. The rear panel (200) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the lid (205) comprises a plurality of protrusions (213) around the periphery of the lid (205) which is configured tightly seal the lid (205) with the fuel tray (206) .
10. The rear panel (200) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the panel body (201 forms an aesthetic member of the vehicle. (100)
11. A vehicle (100) comprising: a steering mechanism (116);
a front wheel (114) and a rear wheel (112) positioned in line with the front wheel (114) along a longitudinal plane of the vehicle (100);
a frame (101) supported by the front wheel (114) and the rear wheel (112) wherein the frame (101) comprises a head tube (115) supporting the steering mechanism (116), a down tube (113), a seat rails, a seat (108) mounted over the seat rails , a fuel tank positioned beneath the seat (108) and supported by a seat frame (111); a rear panel (200) connectable to the seat frame (111) and covers a rear end structure (104) of the vehicle (100) comprising the rear panel (200) of a vehicle, the rear panel (200) comprising:
a panel body (201), the panel body (201) comprises
a wall structure (202) extending inwardly and a base (203) integral with the wall structure (202) wherein the wall structure (202) extends from the periphery of the base (203);
an aperture (204) defined with the base (203) and configured to receive a fuel filler neck (221) of a fuel tank;
a lid (205) pivotally coupled to the panel body (201) is configured to at least partially open and at least partially close the fuel filler neck (221).
| # | Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 202211009329-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [22-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-22 |
| 2 | 202211009329-POWER OF AUTHORITY [22-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-22 |
| 3 | 202211009329-FORM 1 [22-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-22 |
| 4 | 202211009329-DRAWINGS [22-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-22 |
| 5 | 202211009329-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [22-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-22 |
| 6 | 202211009329-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [22-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-22 |
| 7 | 202211009329-Proof of Right [22-07-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-07-22 |
| 8 | 202211009329-FORM 18 [08-04-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-04-08 |