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A Two Wheeled Vehicle

Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle (100) is disclosed. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) comprises a fuel tank (130) comprises a fuel filler port (133), and a fuel filler neck (136) extending from the fuel filler port (133). A fuel tray (138) is positioned above the fuel tank (130) surrounding the fuel filler neck (136). A wall (140) is defined with one or more apertures for securing the fuel tray (138) to a body (131) of the vehicle (100). A rear winker bulb assembly (142) is secured on either side of the fuel tank (130). A hole (144) defined in each of the two opposing walls of the fuel tray (138) facilitates accessibility of the rear winker bulb assembly (142).

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
04 February 2022
Publication Number
32/2023
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED
The Grand Plaza, Plot No. 2, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj- Phase-II, New Delhi, 110070, India

Inventors

1. SONU KUMAR
79, Ashadeep Rainbow, Jerota Road, Jagatpura, Jaipur 302017, Rajasthan, India
2. NADAF ASIM TAJUDDIN
67, Deshmukh Colony, Near Ganpati Mandir, Satara 415001, Maharashtra, India

Specification

The present invention relates to a two-wheeled vehicle and more particularly, to a rear-end structure of the two-wheeled vehicle.
[0003] BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0004] The information in this section merely provides background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art(s).
[0005] Vehicles, particularly vehicles configured to be ridden such as a motorized scooter, motorcycle, three-wheeled vehicle, and four-wheeled vehicle such as an all-terrain vehicle, comprises a pair of winkers (turn signals) to let nearby vehicles or persons know turning to the right or left, change of vehicle lanes. The winkers are provided at each corner of the front and rear parts of the vehicle body to guide the pedestrians and other vehicles (both, motorized and non-motorized) moving in the vicinity to make appropriate maneuvers (proceed, slow down or stop).
[0006] Conventionally, the rear winker assembly is disposed of either in the recess or in proximity to the rear side cover. Therefore, when the rear winker assembly is serviced or the maintenance is required, the complete body cover box assembly of the vehicle is required to be disassembled. This is because, the position of an electric bulb in the rear winker assembly is disposed below / behind the body cover box assembly. This increases the complexity of the rear winker assembly and makes the serviceability of the rear winker bulb difficult and time-consuming.
[0007] The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the prior art.

[0008] SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0009] The present disclosure overcomes one or more shortcomings of the prior art and provides additional advantages through the system 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.
[0010] The present disclosure achieves the above-stated objective by providing a two-wheeled vehicle. The two-wheeled vehicle comprising a fuel tank which comprises a fuel filler port. A fuel tray is positioned surrounding the fuel filler port, wherein the fuel tray is secured to the vehicle. A winker assembly comprises a light source and is secured on either side of the vehicle. A hole is provided which is defined in each of the two opposing walls of the fuel tray and facilitates accessibility of the light source. The fuel tray allows access to the winker assembly by providing the hole on either side. These holes help in performing the maintenance of an electric bulb. This ensures to replace the electric bulb easily without disassembling the entire box assembly of the vehicle.
[0011] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the two-wheeled vehicle comprises a fuel filler neck extending from the fuel filler port. The fuel tray is surrounding the fuel filler neck. Such configuration of the vehicle provides a primary point of entry for fuel in the vehicle. It is used to bring fuel from the pump nozzle down to the fuel tank.
[0012] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the two-wheeled vehicle comprises a cover having an engaging provision and is configured to be removably connectable to a wall to cover the hole of the fuel tray through the protrusion. Such configuration of the vehicle restricts the entry of foreign particles inside the hole of the fuel tray.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the wall is defined with one or more apertures for securing the fuel tray to the body of the vehicle. Such configuration of the vehicle eliminates the requirement of an external means, for restricting the movement of the fuel tray with respect to the body.
[0014] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the cover is connectable to each of the two opposing side walls through a fastener. Such configuration of the vehicle is arranged to detachably fix the cover with the two opposing side walls with respect to the fuel tray.
[0015] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the two opposing walls facing right, and left side of the vehicle are defined with an elongated region, and the apertures are defined in the elongated region. Such configuration of the vehicle is provided to give an easy access to the user while opening the cover.
[0016] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the two-wheeled vehicle comprises a lid pivotally coupled to the fuel tray and is configured to at least partially open and at least partially close the fuel tray. Such configuration of the vehicle is provided to restrict the entry of foreign particles inside the fuel tray once the lid is closed.
[0017] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the fuel tray comprises a gasket along a periphery of at least one of the hole defined in the two opposing walls and the cover. Such configuration provides a seal at the periphery of the hole to prevent the entry of spilled fuel inside the winker assembly.
[0018] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the winker assembly includes a base member mounted to the body of the vehicle, the light source enclosed in the base member, a wiring harness electrically connected to the light source and extending from the base member, and a lens coupled to the base member covering the lisht source. Such confisuration of the vehicle defines the oluralitv of

components included in the winker assembly and are serviceable without disassembling the entire box assembly of the vehicle.
[0019] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the light source is entirely accessible from the hole defined in the fuel tray. Such configuration of the vehicle helps in performing the maintenance of the light source. This also ensures to replace the light source easily without disassembling the entire box assembly of the vehicle.
[0020] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the bottom portion of the hole is at an elevation from a base of the fuel tray. Such configuration of the vehicle prevents the entry of spilled fuel inside the winker assembly.
[0021] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a fuel tray for covering a fuel filler port in a fuel tank of a vehicle is disclosed. The fuel tray comprises a base defining an opening of the fuel filler port of the fuel tank. A wall peripherally surrounding the base and extending upwardly from the base. The two opposing sides of the wall facing right and left side of the vehicle is defined with a hole to provide access to one or more peripheral components in the vehicle. Such configuration of the vehicle allows access to the winker assembly by providing a hole on either side of the fuel tray. These holes help in performing the maintenance of the light source. This ensures to replace the light source easily without disassembling the entire box assembly of the vehicle.
[0022] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the wall is defined with one or more apertures for securing the fuel tray to a body of the vehicle. Such configuration of the vehicle eliminates requirement of an external means, for restricting movement of the fuel tray with respect to the body.
[0023] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, one or more peripheral components include a winker assembly. Such configuration of the vehicle defines

the winker assembly which is serviceable without disassembling the entire box assembly of the vehicle.
[0024] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the base is defined with an inclined profile inclining towards rear end of the vehicle. Such configuration of the vehicle prevents the entry of spilled fuel inside the winker assembly.
[0025] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the two opposing sides of the wall facing right and left side of the vehicle is defined with an elongated region, and the apertures are defined in the elongated region. Such configuration of the vehicle is provided to give easy access to the user while opening the cover.
[0026] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the fuel tray comprises a cover removably connectable to each of the two opposing side walls to cover the hole.
[0027] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the cover is connectable to each of the two opposing side walls through a fastener. Such configuration of the vehicle is arranged to detachably fix the cover with the two opposing side walls with respect to the fuel tray.
[0028] The vehicle as disclosed comprises the fuel tray positioned behind the fuel tank. The fuel tray allows access to the winker assembly by providing a hole on either side. These holes help in performing the maintenance of an electric bulb. This ensures to replace the electric bulb easily without disassembling the entire box assembly of the vehicle. Further, as the fuel tray is mounted near one or more peripheral components, the hole of the fuel tray provides access to one or more peripheral components in the vehicle. The cover having engaging provision is configured to be removably connectable to the fuel tray to cover the hole.
[0029] 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.
[0030] 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.
[0031] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0032] The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an embodiment when read in conjunction with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[0033] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of an exemplary two-wheeled vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0034] Figure 2 illustrates an exploded view of a rear end structure of the two-wheeled vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0035] Figure 3 illustrates a pictorial view of the rear end structure of the two-wheeled vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0036] Figure 4 illustrates a pictorial view of a fuel tray, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0037] 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.
[0038] DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0039] 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.
[0040] 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 winker assembly and a fuel tray configured to access the winker assembly in order to replace the bulb easily without disassembling the entire box assembly of the vehicle. It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art can be motivated from the present disclosure and modify the various constructions of the fuel tray and the rear end structure of the 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.
[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.
[0043] The terms like "at least one" and "one or more" may be used interchangeably or in combination throughout the description.
[0044] While the present disclosure is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, fuel tray 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.
[0045] The terms "front/forward", "rear/rearward/back/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.
[0046] 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 4. In FIGS. 1 to 4, the same element or elements which have the same functions are indicated by the same reference signs.

[0047] 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.
[0048] The vehicle (100) comprises a front end structure (102), a rear end structure (104), and a footboard (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 footboard (106) lies between the front portion (102) and the rear portion (104). The footboard (106) provides foot rest 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 (130) to store fuel necessary to operate the vehicle (100).
[0049] The front end structure (102) comprises a front ground engaging member (114), and a steering mechanism (not shown). The front ground engaging member (114) is operatively connected to the steering mechanism. The steering mechanism (116) comprises a handlebar (118). The handlebar (118) is configured to be rotated by the rider to steer the vehicle (100). Further, the front end structure (102) comprises a leg shield (120) arranged ahead of a seating area (108). The leg shield (120) encloses the steering mechanism. The leg shield (120) comprises an inner leg shield (122) and an outer leg shield (121). The leg shield (120) provides protection for the feet of the rider of the vehicle (100). In one embodiment, the body (131) embodies the inner leg shield (120).
[0050] The front end structure (102) comprises a dash assembly (125). The dash assembly (125) comprises a display unit (not shown). The display unit displays information about the vehicle (100) to the rider. The dash assembly (125) 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.
[0051] Referring to Figure 1, the rear end structure (104) comprises a seat (108), a rear ground engaging member (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, tail light/s etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[0052] In the illustrated example, the fuel tank (130) is disposed in the rear end structure (104) of the vehicle (100). Further, the rear end structure (104) comprises the fuel tank (130) and a side cover assembly (132). The fuel tank (130) is disposed behind the storage box and below the seat (108). The fuel tank (130) comprises a fuel filler port (133) and a removable fuel tank cap (134) as shown in Figure 3. The fuel filler port (133) is a member having a fuel filling port (not shown) for supplying fuel to the fuel tank (130). 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 (130) 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.
[0053] 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).
[0054] The fuel tank (130) is disposed inside the side cover assembly (132) as shown in Figure 1. The side cover assembly (132) comprises a left side cover (124), a right side cover (not shown), a front side cover (126) (shown in Figure 1) and a rear side cover (128). The side cover assembly (132) constitutes rear cowl 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, and the rear side cover (128) of the side cover assembly (132), according to the location of the fuel tank (130) and orientation of the fuel filler port (133). In the illustrated example, the body (131) embodies the rear side cover (128) (herein after both the body (131) and the rear side cover (128) are interchangeably used throughout the description) as the fuel tank (130) is disposed in rear portion of the vehicle (100) and the fuel filler port (133) is oriented towards rear portion of the vehicle (100). More particularly, the body (131) embodies the rear side cover (128) disposed below the seat (108) and above a tail lamp (109), wherein the fuel tank (130) is disposed below the seat (108) such that the body (131) covers the fuel filler port (133) of the fuel tank (130)
[0055] 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 and cover lower sides of the seat (108). The left side cover (124) and the right side cover extend from the front side cover (126) to the rear side cover (128). The rear side cover (128) is disposed below the seat (108) and covers rear area of the vehicle (100).
[0056] Referring to Figures 1-4, the fuel tank (130) comprises a fuel filler neck (136) extending from the fuel filler port (133). A fuel tray (138) positioned above the fuel tank (136) covers the fuel filler neck (136) in the fuel tank (130) of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the fuel tank cap (134) is removably coupled to the fuel filler neck (136) of the fuel tray (138). The fuel tray (138) comprises a base

(160) defining an opening of the fuel filler neck (136) of the fuel tank (130). A wall (140) which is peripherally surrounding the base (160) and extending upwardly from the base (160). The wall (140) is defined with one or more apertures for securing the fuel tray (138) to the body (131) of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the two opposing walls (140a, 140b) facing right and left side of the vehicle (100) are defined with an elongated region (141), and the apertures (143) are defined in the elongated region (141).
[0057] The two opposite walls (140a, 140b) facing right and left side of the vehicle (100) is defined with a hole (144) to provide access to one or more peripheral components in the vehicle (100). In a preferred embodiment, one or more peripheral components include a winker assembly (142). In an embodiment, the base (160) is defined with an inclined profile (162) inclining towards rear end of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, a bottom portion (145) of the hole (144) is at an elevation from the base (160) of the fuel tray (138). In a preferred embodiment, the hole (144) has a trapezium or a circular shape to provide access to one or more peripheral components in the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, a lid (150) is pivotally coupled to the fuel tray (138) and is configured to at least partially open and at least partially close the fuel tray (138).
[0058] In an embodiment, the winker assembly (142) is secured on either side of the fuel tank (130). The winker assembly (142) includes a base member (152) mounted to the body (131) of the vehicle (100), a light source (154) enclosed in the base member (152), a wiring harness (156) electrically connected to the light source (154) and extending from the base member (152), and a lens (158) coupled to the base member (152) covering the light source (154). The light source (154) of the winker assembly (142) is entirely accessible from the hole (144) defined in the fuel tray (138).
[0059] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3, the rear end structure (104) comprises a cover (146) removably connectable to each of the two opposing side walls (140a,

140b) to cover the hole (144). In an embodiment, the cover (146) is having an engaging provision (148) configured to be removably connectable to the wall (140) of the fuel tray (138). In an embodiment, the cover (146) is connectable to each of the two opposing side walls (140a, 140b) through one of the fasteners or a snap mechanism. In a preferred embodiment, the fuel tray (138) further comprises a gasket along a periphery of at least one of the hole (144) defined in the two opposing walls (140a, 140b) and the cover (146). The gasket may be configured to prevent the entry of the fuel from the hole to outside of the fuel tray.
[0060] In another embodiment, the fuel tank (130) is disposed below the seat (108) such that the seat (108) covers the fuel filler port (133) of the fuel tank (130). The fuel tray (138) positioned above the fuel tank (136) covers the fuel filler neck (136) which is extending from the fuel filler port (133) in the fuel tank (130). Thus, the seat (108) is configured to at least partially open and at least partially close the fuel tray (138). With this configuration, when the seat (108) is closed, the fuel tray (138) is able to prevent dust, rainwater and the like from coming inside the fuel tray (138).
[0061] In a preferred embodiment, the wiring harness (156) is electrically connected to the light source (154) and extending from the base member (152) to an electrical connector. The electrical connector is further connected to a power supply. In an embodiment, a battery unit (not shown) is configured as the power supply in the present disclosure. The wiring harness (156) comprises a respective wire bundle that may be protectively wrapped. The wiring harness (156) is disposed on the lateral side of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the wiring harness (156) is mounted on the side cover assembly (132) and a person can have access to the wiring harness (156) through each of the two opposing side walls (140a, 140b) of the hole (144). This improves the serviceability of the winker assembly (142) in accordance with the present disclosure.
[0062] In an embodiment, the method of serviceability or maintenance of the winker assembly (142) is now disclosed. When the rear winker assembly is serviced

or the maintenance is required, firstly the lid (150) of the fuel tray (138) at least partially open, such that a person can have access to the cover (146) which is removably connectable to each of the two opposing side walls (140a, 140b) of the hole (144). After that the cover (146) is removed from the hole (144) either by removing the fasteners or by applying force on the snap mechanism in accordance to the embodiment of the present disclosure. This provides access to the one or more peripheral components including the winker assembly (142). Therefore, the serviceability or maintenance of the winker assembly (142) is enhanced. Although the present disclosure is applied to the two-wheeled vehicle in the embodiment, it can also be applied to a three-wheeled vehicle without limiting the scope of the invention.
[0063] 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.
[0064] 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.
[0065] 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.

[0066] 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.
[0067] 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.
[0068] 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.
[0069] EQUIVALENTS:
[0070] 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.
[0071] 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.
[0072] 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.
[0073] 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 two-wheeled vehicle (100) comprising:
a fuel tank (130) comprises a fuel filler port (133);
a fuel tray (138) positioned surrounding the fuel filler port (133), wherein the fuel tray (138) being secured to the vehicle (100);
a winker assembly (142) comprises a light source (154) and secured on either side of the vehicle (100),
wherein a hole (144) defined in each of two opposing walls (140a, 140b) of the fuel tray (138) facilitates accessibility of the light source (154).
2. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprises a fuel filler neck (136) extending from the fuel filler port (133), wherein the fuel tray (138) is surrounding the fuel filler neck (136).
3. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a cover (146) having an engaging provision (148) and is configured to be removably connectable to a wall (140) to cover the hole (144) of the fuel tray (138) through the protrusion (148).
4. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the wall (140) is defined with one or more apertures (143) for securing the fuel tray (138) to a body (131) of the vehicle (100).
5. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the cover (146) is connectable to each of the two opposing side walls (140a, 140b) through a fastener.
6. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the two opposing walls (140a, 140b) facing the right and left side of the vehicle

(100) are defined with an elongated region (141), and the apertures (143) are defined in the elongated region (141).
The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a lid (150) pivotally coupled to the fuel tray (138) and is configured to at least partially open and at least partially close the fuel tray (138).
The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claims 1 and 3, wherein the fuel tray (138) comprises a gasket along a periphery of at least one of the hole (144) defined in the two opposing side walls (140a, 140b) and the cover (146).
The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the winker assembly (142) includes a base member (152) mounted to the body (131) of the vehicle (100), the light source (154) enclosed in the base member (152), a wiring harness (156) electrically connected to the light source (154) and extending from the base member (152), and a lens (158) coupled to the base member (152) covering the light source (154).
The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the light source (154) is entirely accessible from the hole (144) defined in the fuel tray (138).
The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein bottom portion of the hole (144) is at an elevation from a base (160) of the fuel tray (138).
A fuel tray (138) for covering a fuel filler port (133) in a fuel tank (130) of a vehicle (100), the fuel tray (138) comprising:
a base (160) defining an opening for the fuel filler port (133) of the fuel tank (130);

a wall (140) peripherally surrounding the base (160) and extending upwardly from the base (160),
wherein, two opposing side walls (140a, 140b) facing left and right side of the vehicle (100) and defined with a hole (144) to provide access to one or more peripheral components in the vehicle (100).
13. The fuel tray (138) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the wall (140) is defined with one or more apertures (143) for securing the fuel tray (138) to a body (131) of the vehicle (100).
14. The fuel tray (138) as claimed in claim 12, wherein one or more peripheral components include a winker assembly (142).
15. The fuel tray (138) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the base (160) is defined with an inclined profile (162) inclining towards rear end of the vehicle (100).
16. The fuel tray (138) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the two opposing side walls (140a, 140b) facing right and left side of the vehicle (100) is defined with an elongated region (141), and the apertures (143) are defined in the elongated region (141).
17. The fuel tray (138) as claimed in claim 12 comprises a cover (146) removably connectable to each of the two opposing side walls to cover the hole (144).
18. The fuel tray (138) as claimed in claim 16, wherein the cover (146) is connectable to each of the two opposing side walls through a fastener and a

snap mechanism.

Documents

Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202211006072-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [04-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-04
2 202211006072-POWER OF AUTHORITY [04-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-04
3 202211006072-FORM 1 [04-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-04
4 202211006072-DRAWINGS [04-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-04
5 202211006072-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [04-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-04
6 202211006072-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [04-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-04
7 202211006072-FORM 18 [09-04-2024(online)].pdf 2024-04-09
8 202211006072-Proof of Right [01-04-2025(online)].pdf 2025-04-01