Description:FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 OF 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10, Rule 13]

TITLE OF INVENTION
A Two Wheeled Vehicle

APPLICANT
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED, an Indian company, having its address at “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006.

PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates to two wheeled vehicles and more particularly to two wheeled vehicles having a compartment to accommodate electrical components.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] In existing scooter type electric vehicles, generally a storage box or utility box is placed under a seat of the vehicle. Considering temperature constrains for a battery and other safety factors, the battery and its allied electrical components are placed below the storage or utility box. As and when, any of the electric components or the battery require any maintenance or repair job, the seat, utility box, and side panels are required to be disassembled to access the said electric components. Once the servicing or repair job is completed, the side panels, utility box, and seat are re-assembled. To perform this, a large number of fasteners need to be undone and then redone, which is a time consuming and an exhaustive task.
[003] In another existing maxi-type electric scooters, generally a central tunnel is provided between the headpipe and the rider seat. This central tunnel is utilised for the packing of several components such as battery, as well as various electrical components. The central tunnel is surrounded by the side vehicle body covers and an upper cap is provided for covering a top portion of the central tunnel. The upper cap is fixedly attached to the top portion via fasteners. It has been observed that in case any maintenance or repair job is required for the battery or the electrical components, the upper cap needs to be removed to access the battery or the electrical components which is carried out by removing the fasteners of the top portion. After the repair or maintenance job is completed, these fasteners are required to be tightened so as to attach the upper cap with the top portion of the central tunnel. It has been observed that a lot of time and energy is spent in performing the required maintenance/ repair work due to cumbersome access to the electrical components.
[004] Further, it has also been observed that the upper cap placed over the central tunnel hinders the free pivotal movement of the rider seat while being opened about a seat hinge. The end of the upper cover disposed near the rider seat usually comes into the contact with the rider seat and obstructs the free pivotal movement of the rider seat thereto.
[005] Thus, there is a need in the art for a solution which can address the aforementioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[006] In one aspect, the present invention relates to a two wheeled vehicle. The vehicle comprises a headpipe, a pair of frame members extending from the headpipe in a vehicle front-rear direction, a seat disposed on the pair of frame members and a compartment disposed behind the headpipe and in front of the seat. The compartment is configured to accommodate at least one electrical component. The two wheeled vehicle has a lid detachably attached on the pair of frame members. The lid is disposed above the compartment in a vehicle side view so as to cover the compartment.
[007] In an embodiment of the invention, the lid extends slantwise from the headpipe to the seat in the vehicle front-rear direction.
[008] In another embodiment of the invention, the lid includes a curved bent portion. The curved bent portion is configured to receive a portion of the seat in an open condition. The lid further includes a pair of raised ends extending tangentially upward from the curved bent portion.
[009] In a further embodiment of the invention, the lid comprises fastening means disposed at an inner surface of the lid. The fastening means are adapted to attach the lid to the frame members.
[010] In a further embodiment of the invention, the lid includes a recess portion formed on an outer surface of the lid.
[011] In a further embodiment of the invention, the vehicle comprises a headpipe, a pair of frame members extending from the headpipe in a vehicle front-rear direction, a seat disposed on the pair of frame members; and a compartment disposed below the seat. The compartment is configured to accommodate at least one electrical component. The two wheeled vehicle has a lid detachably attached on the compartment. The lid is disposed above the compartment in a vehicle side view so as to cover the compartment. The lid further includes fastening means adapted to attach the lid to the compartment. The lid includes a recess formed at an outer surface of the lid.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[012] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 2 illustrates a top perspective view of a lid attached to frame members of a two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 3 illustrates a front perspective view of a lid detached from the frame members of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 4 illustrates a top perspective view of the of the lid being assembled on a compartment of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 5 illustrates a side view of the lid being assembled on a compartment of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 6 illustrates a side view of the lid with the curved bent portion depicted therein, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 7 illustrates a top perspective view of a lid of a two wheeled vehicle with the outer surface depicted therein, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 8 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the lid with the inner surface depicted therein, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 9 illustrates a bottom view of the lid with the inner surface depicted therein, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 10 illustrates a cross section view of a fastening means of the lid, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 11A, Figure 11B, and Figure 11C illustrates a top view, a perspective view and a cross section view respectively of an attachment means, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[013] The present invention relates to a two wheeled vehicle having a compartment disposed behind a headpipe and in front of a seat.
[014] Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a vehicle (10), in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As an example, the vehicle (10) is a scooter type vehicle. The vehicle (10) has an electric motor (not shown) as a prime mover, that is disposed behind a floorboard (24) and below a seat assembly (26). In an embodiment, the vehicle includes an electric motor (not shown) or a combination of the electric motor and an internal combustion engine (not shown) as the prime mover as per design feasibility and requirement. The vehicle (10) has a front wheel (18), a rear wheel (20) and a pair of frame members (not shown). A head pipe (not shown) is attached to the frame members. The head pipe supports a steering shaft (not shown) and a front suspension (17) attached to the steering shaft through a lower bracket (not shown). The vehicle includes a front body cover (14) for covering a front portion of the head pipe and a rear body cover (16) for covering a rear portion of the headpipe. The front suspension (19) supports the front wheel (18). The upper portion of the front wheel (18) is covered by a front fender (17) mounted to the front suspension (19). In an embodiment, the front fender (17) is movable along with the front wheel (18), during travel over undulations on a road surface. A handlebar (12) is fixed to upper bracket (not shown) and can rotate about the steering shaft for turning the vehicle (10). Further, a rear suspension (32) is provided to the rear wheel (20) for dampening the vibrations induced during travel of the vehicle (10) over undulations on the road surface. A taillight unit (34) is disposed at the end of the vehicle (10). The rear wheel (20) is arranged below the seat assembly (26) and adapted to receive the motive force from the prime mover. A transmission assembly (36) is provided for transferring the drive force from the prime mover onto the rear wheel (20) for driving the vehicle (10). In an embodiment, the driving force of the internal combustion engine or the electric motor is transmitted through a chain drive (not shown) or a belt drive (not shown).
[015] In an embodiment, the vehicle (10) includes a compartment (100) disposed behind the headpipe and in front of the seat (26). The seat (26) is rotatably attached to a pivotal shaft. The compartment (100) is configured to accommodate electrical components. In one embodiment, the compartment may store the electric components including an electric motor, a fuse box, a control circuit and allied electric accessories etc. As shown in Figure 1, the vehicle includes a lid (110) detachably attached on the pair of frame members (not shown) and is disposed above the compartment (100) in a vehicle side view so as to cover the compartment (100). The lid (110) extends slantwise from the headpipe to the seat (26) in the vehicle front rear direction. In one embodiment, the lid (110) has a curved bent portion (111) disposed near the seat (26). The curved bent portion (111) is configured to receive a lower edge portion of the seat (26) while being opened in a vertical direction about the pivotal shaft.
[016] In one embodiment, the compartment (100) includes a primary space for storing a battery and a secondary space placed above the primary space for storing the electric components. The lid (110) covers the secondary space of the compartment. The lid (110) is capable of being pulled and removed out from the compartment (110) so as to provide a quick access to the electric components thereof.
[017] In another embodiment of the invention, the vehicle includes a configuration of disposing a compartment below the seat. The compartment is configured to accommodate the electrical components. A lid is detachably attached on the compartment via plurality of fastening means. The fastening means are disposed at an inner surface of the lid. The lid is disposed above the compartment in a vehicle side view so as to cover the compartment.
[018] Figure 2 illustrates a top perspective view of the lid attached to frame members in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The lid (110) is detachably attached to frame members (104, 106). The lid (110) has a recess portion (113) formed on outer surface of the lid. The recess portion (113) is configured to provide an access to a user/technician inside the compartment (100) (as shown in Figure 1). The lid (110) includes a pair or raised ends (112) extending tangentially in an upward direction. The raised ends (112) provide an ease in removing or detaching the lid (110) from the frame members.
[019] Figure 3 illustrates a front perspective view of a lid being detached or pulled out from the frame members of a two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The vehicle includes a headpipe (102) and a pair of right-left frame members (104,106) extending obliquely from the headpipe in the vehicle front-rear direction. In addition, the lower portions of the frame members (104, 106) are further extended towards rear side of the vehicle allowing provision to attach the seat (26) on the frame members. The vehicle (10) includes a deflector member (108) extending between the rear body cover (16) and the seat (26) (as shown in Figure 1). The pair of frame members (104, 106) and the deflector member (108) has an attachment means (109, 119) which detachably receive the fastening means of the lid (110). In one embodiment, the attachment means (119, 109) include a recess formed at the outer surface of the frame members (104, 106) and the deflector member (108).
[020] In an embodiment, an electrical component space is formed between the pair of right-left frame members (104, 106). The electrical component space is covered by the lid (110) from the above side. The lid (110) is detachably attached to the frame members (104, 106) and the deflector member (108) in such a manner that whenever any repair or maintenance job is required to be performed to the electrical components, a user/ technician may have an immediate access to the electric components by detaching the lid (110) from the frame members (104, 106) and/or the deflector member (108). In one embodiment, the lid (110) has a recess portion (113) formed at an outer surface of the lid (110). The recess portion (113) is positioned near the headpipe (102). The recess portion (113) provide access inside the compartment, or the electrical component space formed between the frame members (104, 106).
[021] Figure 4 illustrates a top perspective view of the lid in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The compartment (100) is disposed between a left-side step floor (24L) and right-side step floor (24R) of the vehicle. An upper portion of the compartment (110) is covered and surrounded by the frame members (104, 106). The lid (110) is detachably attached to frame members so as to cover the compartment (100) from the above. The lid (110) extends between the headpipe (102) and the seat (26). The lid (110) has a recess portion (113) formed so as to allow access inside the compartment (100).
[022] Figure 5 illustrates a side view of the of the lid being assembled on a compartment of the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The lid (110) covers the compartment (100) from the above. The lid (110) extends slantwise from the headpipe (102) towards the seat (26). The lid has a curved bent portion (111) formed in the vicinity of the lower edge portion of the seat (26). As shown in figure, when the seat (26) is opened in a vertical upward direction about a pivotal shaft (28), a lower edge portion of the seat (26) is received by the curved bent portion (111) of the lid (110). The curved bent portion (111) provides a hindrance free pivotal movement to the seat (26) while opening.
[023] Figure 6 illustrates a side view of the lid, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The lid (110) extending slantwise having a curved bent portion (111) and a pair of raised ends (112) extending tangentially upward from the curved bent portion (111). The lid (110) includes a plurality of fastening means (117, 118) being disposed at an inner surface of the lid (110). One of the fastening means (118) is positioned below the curved end portion (111) at the inner surface of the lid (110). Among the plurality of fastening means (117, 118), the fastening means (117) are attached to the attachment means (119) of the frame members (104, 106) (as shown in Figure 3) whereas the fastening means (118) is attached to the attachment means (109) of the deflector member (108). The plurality of fastening means include a pair of fastening means (117) being positioned below the raised ends (112) at inner surface of the lid (110).
[024] Figure 7 illustrates a top perspective view of a lid of a two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The lid (110) having a curved bent portion (111) and a pair of raised ends (112) extending tangentially upward from the curved bent portion (111). The lid (110) has a recess portion (113) formed at the outer surface thereof to provide access inside the compartment (100).
[025] Figure 8 and Figure 9 illustrates a lid with an inner surface depicted therein, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The lid includes a plurality of plug fasteners (117, 118) being disposed at an inner surface (115) of the lid (110). In one embodiment, the lid (110) includes a plurality of plug fasteners (117,118) whereas two plug fasteners (117) are disposed on one end of the lid (110) near the headpipe, two plug fasteners (117) are disposed below the raised ends of the lid (110) and two plug fasteners (117) are disposed on an intermediate portion of the lid. The plug fastener (118) is disposed below the curved bent portion at the inner surface (115) of the lid (100).
[026] Figure 10 illustrates a cross section view of a plug fastener disposed at the inner surface of the lid, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The plug fastener (117) is having an outwardly extending boss portion (117a). The boss portion (117a) is adapted to attach and retain the lid (111) with the frame members (104, 106) (as shown in Figure 3). In one embodiment, the boss portion (117a) is received by a recess of the attachment means. The recess of the attachment means is sized to accommodate or receive the boss portion of the plug fastener.
[027] Figure 11A illustrates a top view of attachment means, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Figure 11B illustrates a perspective view of attachment means, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention and Figure C illustrates a cross section view of the attachment means in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. As shown in Figure 11A, 11B and 11C, the attachment means for the lid include a grommet (120) made of a rubber. The grommet is having a recess (120a) formed radially inside the grommet (120). The recess (120a) is configured to receive the boss portion (117a) of the plug fastener (117) (as shown in Figure 10). When a certain push force is applied at the plug fastener (117), the boss portion is slidably engaged inside the recess (120a) of the grommet (120). When a certain pull force is applied at the plug fastener (117), the boss portion (117a) slidably moves out of the recess (120a) of the grommet (120) and thus allowing detachment of the lid (110) from the frame members (104, 106) (as shown in Figure 3).
[028] Advantageously, the present invention provides a compartment configured to store the electrical components. The compartment is covered by a lid detachably attached to the frame members of the vehicle or the compartment. The lid is having a curved bent portion configured to receive a lower edge portion of the seat when opened. The lid can be pulled and removed out from the frame members or the compartment so as to have an instant access inside the compartment. The present invention saves a lot of time and energy spent in opening the fasteners of the compartment. Consequently, the costs of the labour are also reduced.
[029] While the present invention has been described with respect to certain embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modification may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.
, C , Claims:We Claim:
1. A two wheeled vehicle (10) comprising:
a headpipe (102);
a pair of frame members (104,106) extending from the headpipe in a vehicle front-rear direction;
a seat (26) disposed on the pair of frame members (104, 106);
a compartment (100) disposed behind the headpipe (102) and in front of the seat (26), the compartment (100) configured to accommodate at least one electrical component; and
a lid (110) detachably attached on the pair of frame members (104, 106),
the lid (110) being disposed above the compartment (100) in a vehicle side view so as to cover the compartment (100).

2. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lid (110) extends slantwise from the headpipe (102) to the seat (26) in the vehicle front rear direction.

3. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lid (110) comprises a curved bent portion (111) configured to receive a portion of the seat (26) in an open condition; and a pair of raised ends (112a, 112b) extending tangentially upward from the curved bent portion (111).

4. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lid (110) comprises fastening means (117) adapted to attach the lid (110) to the frame members (104, 106).

5. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the fastening means (117) are disposed at an inner surface (115) of the lid (110).

6. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lid (110) comprises a recess portion (113) formed on an outer surface of the lid (110).

7. A two wheeled vehicle comprising:
a headpipe;
a pair of frame members extending from the headpipe in a vehicle front-rear direction;
a seat disposed on the pair of frame members;
a compartment disposed below the seat, the compartment configured to accommodate at least one electrical component; and
a lid detachably attached on the compartment, the lid being disposed above the compartment in a vehicle side view so as to cover the compartment.
8. The vehicle as claimed in claim 8, wherein the lid comprises fastening means adapted to attach the lid to the compartment.

9. The vehicle as claimed in claim 8, wherein the lid comprises a recess portion formed at an outer surface of the lid.

Dated this 3rd day of October 2022
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
By their Agent & Attorney

(Nikhil Ranjan)
of Khaitan & Co
Reg No IN/PA-1471