Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present subject matter relates to a vehicle, more particularly, a seat assembly of a vehicle for storing one or more tools.
BACKGROUND
[002] In general, a vehicle is propelled by a power unit. The power unit of the vehicle is an internal combustion engine, or an electric motor being powered by an electric battery. The vehicle is configured to have a plurality of vehicle parts for the convenience and safety of a rider of the vehicle.
[003] In general, the power unit of the vehicle is disposed below a utility box of the vehicle. The utility box is configured to accommodate one or more helmets and the utility box is covered and protected by a seat assembly of the vehicle.
[004] In conventional vehicles, a tool kit comprising one or more basic tools such as a spanner is provided in the vehicle for immediate servicing and maintenance of the seat assembly of the vehicle. In general, the tool kit is provided in the utility box.
[005] In a conventional vehicle, the tool kit is provided behind a utility box and the tool kit is disposed below a pillion handlebar of the vehicle. In this configuration, the tool kit is disposed in a bracket and additional parts are required to fasten the tool kit to the vehicle. Furthermore, due to prolonged wear and tear of the vehicle, the tool kit gets unfastened and loosens from the bracket. This in turn impedes the overall functioning of the vehicle and makes unwanted noise during motion of the vehicle.
[006] In a known art, a tool kit is provided in a tool pouch and the one or more tools are disposed in the tool pouch. The tool pouch is mounted using one or more bearings and fasteners to a central portion of a seat base of the vehicle. The one or more bearings are attached to at least four mounting points and the tool kit is disposed between the at least four mounting points.
[007] In such an above configuration, the provision of the tool kit to be disposed in the central portion of the seat base disturbs the alignment of the seat base. This in turn also causes difficulty in placing one or more helmets in the utility box and the tool pouch comes into contact with the one or more helmets.
[008] Additionally, the abovementioned configuration of the tool kit provides unwanted access to thieves for stealing the tool kit. Furthermore, the disposition of tools inside a tool pouch confuses the user and increases vehicle service time as the user has to search for a particular tool among one or more tools provided in the tool pouch.
[009] Thus, the conventional configuration of the tool kit being disposed in a central portion of a seat base increases number of vehicle parts to mount the tool kit to the seat base.
[010] Additionally, the existing configuration of the tool kit also uses loose parts which must be mounted on the seat base using one or more fasteners which in turn increases the chances of loosening of the tool kit and one or more tools being scattered inside the vehicle during a running condition of the vehicle.

SUMMARY
[011] The present subject matter provides a seat assembly of a vehicle comprising one or more tool holding portions integrated to a seat base. The one or more tool holding portions provides ease of access and user visibility of one or more tools. Further, the disposition of the one or more holding portions in proximity with a guide wall of the seat base prevents theft of the one or more tools from the vehicle.
[012] As per an aspect of the present invention, a seat assembly for a vehicle. The seat assembly comprising a seat base. The seat base is configured with one or more tool holding portions for holding one or more tools. The one or more tool holding portions comprising a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion is disposed along one or more parallel axis with a predetermined length between the first portion and the second portion of the one or more holding portions.
[013] As per an embodiment, the one or more tools comprising a first end and a second end. The first portion comprising a through hole for the first end of the one or more tools to pass through. The through hole is configured to accommodate and lock the first end of the one or more tools in place. In one embodiment, the first portion is configured to include a locking portion and a holding pip.
[014] As per another embodiment, the second portion comprising flexible wall for the second end of the one or more tools to be inserted and held in place inside the second portion. The second end of the one or more tools is configured to protrude ahead of the first portion of the one or more tool holding portions.
[015] As per another embodiment, the first portion and the second portion of the one or more tool holding portions being vertical extensions. The first portion and the second portion of the one or more tool holding portions is disposed away from the seat base.
[016] As per another embodiment, the predetermined length is equal to the length of the one or more tools which is accommodated by the one or more tool holding portions. The second end of the one or more tools is bigger than the first end of the one or more tools. The second end of the one or more tools is configured to protrude from the second portion of the one or more holding portions.
[017] As per another embodiment, the first portion comprising a housing for receiving the first end of the one or more tools. The second portion comprising one or more notches for receiving the second end of the one or more tools, and the one or more notches being a snap fit notch.
[018] As per another embodiment, the one or more tool holding portions being disposed at opposite ends of the seat base along a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The one or more holding portions is protected by one or more guide walls and the one or more guide walls is configured to extend along a length of the seat base. The one or more tools is a screwdriver and a spanner.
[019] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.

BRIEF DESCRIPT ION OF THE DRAWINGS
[020] The present invention is described with reference to figures. This invention is implementable in two-wheeled and three wheeled 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.
[021] Figure 1 illustrates a top perspective view of an exemplary seat assembly of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[022] Figure 2 illustrates a top view of the seat assembly of the exemplary vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[023] Figure 3 illustrates a magnified view of a holding portion of one of one or more tools in one embodiment, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[024] Figure 4 illustrates a magnified view of a holding portion of one of one or more tools in another embodiment, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[025] Figure 5a illustrates a top view of a seat assembly comprising one or more tools aligned along a first axis (N-N), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[026] Figure 5b illustrates top view of a seat assembly comprising one or more tools aligned along a second axis (M-M), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[027] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims.
[028] 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.
[029] 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.
[030] 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.
[031] Hence it is an object of the present invention to provide one or more holding portions for one or more tools for ease of accessibility and visibility of the one or more tools and also to overcome other related problems known in the art as explained in the background problem.
[032] It is also an object of the present invention to reduce overall part count and eliminate use of multiple fasteners for mounting one or more tools in the vehicle.
[033] It is also an object of the present invention to provide ease of accessibility of the one or more tools and also protect the tools from any external damages.
[034] It is also an object of the present invention to prevent theft of the one or more tools from the vehicle.
[035] It is also an object of the present invention to arrest any movement and dislocation of the one or more tools in the seat assembly during the motion of the vehicle.
[036] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[037] Figure 1 illustrates a left perspective view of an exemplary seat assembly (100) of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. A two wheeled vehicle (not shown) comprising a seat assembly (100) is shown in the present exemplary embodiment. The two wheeled vehicle is a saddle type vehicle in one embodiment. The two wheeled vehicle is interchangeably termed as a vehicle. The vehicle being configured to be powered by a power unit. In one embodiment, the power unit being an internal combustion engine. In another embodiment, the power unit being an electric motor being powered by an electric battery. In an embodiment, the vehicle being one of a three wheeled vehicle and a multi-axle vehicle.
[038] The seat assembly (100) comprising a seat base (102). The seat base (102) being configured to act as a skeletal structure for receiving a seat on the seat base (102). The seat (not shown) is configured to be attached and locked by a seat latch (104). The seat (not shown) being a rider seat and a pillion seat in one embodiment. The seat latch (104) is integrated into the seat base (102) in one embodiment. The seat base (102) is configured to include one or more helmet holding portions (106a, 106b). The one or more helmet holding portions (106a, 106b) being disposed at diametrically opposite ends along a longitudinal axis (F-R) of the seat assembly (100). The one or more helmet holding portions (106a, 106b) being configured to cover significant space in the seat base (102). The one or more helmet holding portions (106a, 106b) being configured to have a circular profile and the one or more helmet holding portions (106a, 106b) being configured to conform and align with the structure of one or more helmets being disposed in a utility box of the vehicle.
[039] The seat base (102) comprising one or more central latches (108) for providing support and ease of alignment of the seat base (102) on the utility box (not shown) of the vehicle (100). The seat base (102) further comprising one or more tool holding portions (110, 114). The one or more tool holding portions (110, 114) being disposed at diametrically opposite ends along widthwise direction of the seat base (102). The one or more tool holding portions (110, 114) being protected by one or more guide walls (112). The one or more guide walls (112) being configured to extend along a length of the seat base (102) and the one or more guide walls (112) conforming with the shape and profile of the seat base (102).
[040] Figure 2 illustrates a top view of the seat assembly (100) of the exemplary vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The one or more holding portions (110, 114) is configured to accommodate and hold one or more tools (200, 202). In one embodiment, the one or more tools (200, 202) is a spanner and a screwdriver respectively. The one or more holding portions (110, 114) is disposed along the edges of the seat base (102) along a widthwise direction of the seat base (102). The one or more tools (200, 202) is protected by the one or more guide walls (112) which prevents theft and unwanted access of the one or more tools (200, 202) by providing a barrier.
[041] Figure 3 illustrates a magnified view of a holding portion (114) of one of one or more tools (200, 202) in one embodiment, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The first embodiment of the one or more holding portions (110, 114) holding a spanner will be discussed here. In this embodiment, the holding portion (114) includes a first portion (300) and a second portion (302). The one of one or more tools (200, 202) is a spanner and in this embodiment, the spanner is known as a tool (200). The tool (200) includes a first end (200a) and a second end (200b). The first end (200a) and the second end (200b) are diametrically opposite to each other. The second end (200b) is bigger than the first end (200a) in size and dimensions.
[042] The first end (200a) is disposed in the first portion (300). In one embodiment, the first portion (300) is a through hole. The first portion (300) is configured to include a locking portion (300a) and a holding pip (300b). The locking portion (300a) expands and upon insertion of the first end (200a) of the tool (200), locks and keeps the tool (200) locked in place. The holding pip (300b) provides a resting place for the first end (200a) of the tool (200) and prevents slippage of the tool (200) during motion of the vehicle.
[043] The second end (200b) of the tool (200) protrudes and extends away from the second portion (302) of the holding portion (114). The second portion (302) is a flexible wall in one embodiment. The flexible wall has one or more guides and a reverse snap fit feature for effectively holding the second end (200b) of the tool (200) in place. The reverse snap fit feature of the flexible wall also provides ease of opening and accessing the tool (200) by the user upon simply unclipping the flexible wall using their fingers.
[044] Figure 4 illustrates a magnified view of a holding portion (110) of one of one or more tools (202) in another embodiment, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The second embodiment of the one or more holding portions (110, 114) holding a screwdriver will be discussed here. In this embodiment, the holding portion (110) includes a first portion (400) and a second portion (402). The one of one or more tools (200, 202) is a screwdriver and in this embodiment, the screwdriver is known as a tool (202).
[045] The tool (202) includes a first end (202a) and a second end (202b). The first portion (400) is a housing for fixedly and rigidly receiving the first end (202a) of the tool (202) in one embodiment. The first end (202a) is configured to have a circular profile in one embodiment. The first end (202a) extends along a length of the tool (202) for providing grip and support to the user for holding the tool (202).
[046] The second end (202b) of the tool (202) extends and protrudes away from the second portion (402) of the holding portion (110). In one embodiment, the second portion (402) is a snap fit mechanism for rigidly holding the second end (202b) of the tool (202). The second end (202b) of the tool (202) is configured to have a pointed nail structure or a blade in one embodiment. The holding portion (110) is also configured to have one or more notches (404, 406). The one or more notches (404, 406) are disposed between the first portion (400) and the second portion (402). The one or more notches (404, 406) being snap fit notches in one embodiment.
[047] Figure 5a illustrates a top view of a seat assembly (100) comprising one or more tools (200, 202) aligned along a first axis (N-N), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 5b illustrates top view of a seat assembly (100) comprising one or more tools (200, 202) aligned along a second axis (M-M), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity, figures 5a and 5b will be discussed together. The one or more tools (200, 202) are disposed along a first axis (N-N) and along a second axis (M-M). The first axis (N-N) and the second axis (M-M) is passing substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis (F-R) of the seat assembly (100).
[048] The first portion (300, 400) and the second portion (302, 402) is disposed along the longitudinal axis (F-R) with a predetermined length in between the first portion (300, 400) and the second portion (302, 402). The predetermined length equal to a length of the one or more tools (200, 202) being accommodated by the one or more tool holding portions (110, 114). The first portion (300, 400) and the second portion (302, 402) of the one or more tool holding portions (110, 114) being vertical extensions. The first portion (300, 400) and the second portion (302, 402) being disposed away from the seat base (102). The one or more holding portions (110, 114) being integrated on the seat base (102) of the seat assembly (100).
[049] Various embodiments of the invention provides a seat assembly of a vehicle comprising one or more tool holding portions integrated to a seat base. The one or more tool holding portions provides ease of access and user visibility of one or more tools. Further, the disposition of the one or more holding portions in proximity with a guide wall of the seat base prevents theft of the one or more tools from the vehicle.
[050] The present invention is a seat assembly for a vehicle. The seat assembly comprising a seat base. The seat base is configured with one or more tool holding portions for holding one or more tools. The one or more tool holding portions comprising a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion is disposed along one or more parallel axis with a predetermined length between the first portion and the second portion of the one or more holding portions.
[051] The present claimed invention solves the technical problem of difficulty in accessibility of one or more tools and distortion in assembly of the seat on a utility box of the vehicle due to disposition of a tool kit or tool pouch in a central region of the seat base of the seat assembly of the vehicle.
[052] Specifically, the claimed seat assembly has one or more dedicated tool holding portions which are integrated to the seat base, which not only reduces the overall part count by eliminating the fasteners used to attach the tool pouch, but also enhances ease of accessibility of the desired tools by the user by an easy unclasping mechanism.
[053] Additionally, the configuration of the one or more holding portions provides a rigid locking mechanism to keep the one or more tools in place and thereby prevents scattering of the tools during the running condition of the vehicle.
[054] Furthermore, the one or more guide walls prevents external visibility of the seat base and thereby protects the one or more tools from unwanted access or theft of the one or more tools.
[055] The present invention also provides advantages of ease of accessibility and ease of replaceability of the one or more tools if there is a damage, without replacement of the holding portions or seat base structure.
[056] In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed seat assembly comprising the one or more tool holding portions, the claimed invention as discussed above is not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed invention enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed invention clearly bring an improvement in the configuration and design of the one or more holding portions for rigidly keeping the one or more tools in place without the use of additional fasteners or brackets as the claimed invention provide a technical solution to a technical problem.

[057] 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 seat assembly
102 seat base
104 seat latch
106a, 106b one or more helmet holding portions
108 one or more central latches
110, 114 one or more tool holding portions
112 one or more guide walls
200, 202 one or more tools
200a, 202a first end
200b, 202b second end
300, 400 first portion
302, 402 second portion
300a locking portion
300b holding pip
404, 406 one or more notches
F-R longitudinal axis
M-M second axis
N-N first axis
, Claims:I/We claim:
1. A seat assembly (100) for a vehicle, said seat assembly (100) comprising:
a seat base (102),
wherein, said seat base (102) being configured with one or more tool holding portions (110, 114) for holding one or more tools (200, 202),
wherein said one or more tool holding portions (110, 114) comprising a first portion (300, 400) and a second portion (302, 402),
wherein said first portion (300, 400) and said second portion (302, 402) being disposed along one or more parallel axis (MM, NN) with a predetermined length in between said first portion (300, 400) and said second portion (302, 402).
2. The seat assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more tools (200, 202) comprising a first end (200a, 202a) and a second end (200b, 202b), wherein said first portion (300, 400) comprising a through hole for said first end (200a, 202a) of said one or more tools (200, 202) to pass through.
3. The seat assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first portion (300) being configured to include a locking portion (300a) and a holding pip (300b).
4. The seat assembly (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said through hole being configured to accommodate and lock said first end (200a, 202a) of said one or more tools (200, 202).
5. The seat assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second portion (302, 402) comprising a flexible wall for said second end (200b, 202b) of said one or more tools (200, 202) to be inserted and to be secured in place inside said second portion (302, 402).
6. The seat assembly (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said second end (200b, 202b) of said one or more tools (200, 202) being configured to protrude ahead of said first portion (300, 400) of said one or more tool holding portions (110, 114).
7. The seat assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first portion (300, 400) and said second portion (302, 402) of said one or more tool holding portions (110, 114) being vertical extensions and said first portion (300, 400) and said second portion (302, 402) being disposed away from said seat base (102).
8. The seat assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said predetermined length being equal to a length of said one or more tools (200, 202) being accommodated by said one or more tool holding portions (110, 114).
9. The seat assembly (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said second end (200b, 202b) of said one or more tools (200, 202) being bigger than said first end (200a, 202a) of said one or more tools (200, 202) and said second end (200b, 202b) of said one or more tools (200, 202) being configured to protrude from said second portion (302, 402) of said one or more tool holding portions (110, 114).
10. The seat assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first portion (300, 400) comprising a housing for receiving said first end (200a, 202a) of said one or more tools (200, 202).
11. The seat assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second portion (302, 402) comprising one or more notches (404, 406) for receiving said second end (200b, 202b) of said one or more tools (200, 202), wherein said one or more notches (404, 406) being a snap fit notch.
12. The seat assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more tool holding portions (110, 114) being disposed at opposite ends of said seat base (102) in a widthwise direction along said longitudinal axis (F-R) of said vehicle.
13. The seat assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more holding portions (110, 114) being protected by one or more guide walls (112), said one or more guide walls (112) being configured to extend along a length of said seat base (102).
14. The seat assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more tools (200, 202) being a screwdriver and a spanner