Claims:We claim:
1. A battery holding mechanism (100) for a saddle-type vehicle, comprising:
A battery bucket (106) configured to receive a plurality of batteries 108, wherein the battery bucket (106) includes:
A bottom tray (1068);
A partition wall (1062) orthogonal to the bottom tray (1068), wherein the partition wall (1062) includes a cutout (1064);
A holding bracket (1066), fixed to the partition wall (1062), positioned above the cutout (1064);
A handle lever (104) that includes:
a plurality of longitudinal extensions (1042);
a first stalk (1044) having a top (1044A) and a bottom part (1044B), supporting the plurality of longitudinal extensions (1042) at the top part (1044A), wherein the first stalk (1044) has external threads and is configured to be screwed into the holding bracket (1066) of the battery bucket (106);
a second stalk (10412), extending from the bottom part (1044B) of the first stalk (1044), wherein the second stalk (10412) has a lesser diameter than a diameter of the first stalk (1044);
a longitudinal resting part (1046), placed orthogonally to the cutout (1064), and includes;
a plurality of lower longitudinal extensions (1048);
a central hollow part (10416) positioned at the centre of the lower longitudinal resting part (1046) and configured to receive the second stalk (10412) of the handle lever (104); and
a plurality of extrusions (10410), corresponding to each of the lower longitudinal extensions (1048), wherein the plurality of extrusions (10410) are configured to press against a plurality of batteries (108), when the first stalk (1044) of the handle lever (104) is screwed in to the holding bracket (1066) that pushes the longitudinal resting part (1046) against the plurality of batteries (108).
2. The battery holding mechanism (100) of claim 1, wherein the battery bucket (106) is placed in a cavity (102) below a seat (404) of the saddle type vehicle.
3. The battery holding mechanism (100) of claim 1, wherein the cutout (1064) is longitudinal in shape.
4. The battery holding mechanism (100) of claim 1, wherein the second stalk (10412) has a lower part.
5. The battery holding mechanism of claim 4, wherein the lower part includes a groove (10414).
6. The battery holding mechanism of claim 5, wherein a circlip (10418) is placed on the groove (10414) for holding the lower part at its place within the central hollow part (10416).
7. The battery holding mechanism (100) of claim 1, wherein the holding bracket (1066) has internal threads to facilitate screwing in of the first stalk (1044).
8. The battery holding mechanism (100) of claim 1, wherein the plurality of batteries (108) are placed on the bottom tray (1068) of the battery bucket (106) on either side of the partition wall (1062).
9. A saddle-type vehicle (400) comprising;
A chassis;
A seat frame;
An under-seat storage box (402), defined by the chassis, accessible by lifting the seat frame;
A battery bucket (106) configured to receive a plurality of batteries 108, wherein the battery bucket (106) includes:
A bottom tray (1068);
A partition wall (1062) orthogonal to the bottom tray (1068), wherein the partition wall (1062) includes a cutout (1064);
A holding bracket (1066), fixed to the partition wall (1062), positioned above the cutout (1064);
A handle lever (104) that includes:
a plurality of longitudinal extensions (1042);
a first stalk (1044) having a top (1044A) and a bottom part (1044B), supporting the plurality of longitudinal extensions (1042) at the top part (1044A), wherein the first stalk (1044) has external threads and is configured to be screwed into the holding bracket (1066) of the battery bucket (106);
a second stalk (10412), extending from the bottom part (1044B) of the first stalk (1044), wherein the second stalk (10412) has a lesser diameter than a diameter of the first stalk (1044);
a longitudinal resting part (1046), placed orthogonally to the cutout (1064), and includes;
A plurality of lower longitudinal extensions (1048);
A central hollow part (10416) positioned at the centre of the lower longitudinal resting part (1046) and configured to receive the second stalk (10412) of the handle lever (104); and
A plurality of extrusions (10410), corresponding to each of the lower longitudinal extensions (1048), wherein the plurality of extrusions (10410) are configured to press against a plurality of batteries (108) when the first stalk (1044) of the handle lever (104) is screwed in to the holding bracket (1066) that pushes the longitudinal resting (1046) part against the plurality of batteries (108).
10. The battery holding mechanism of claim 9, wherein the holding bracket (1066) has internal threads to facilitate screwing in of the first stalk.
, Description:FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
[001] The present disclosure is generally related to electric vehicles and more particularly to a battery holding mechanism for batteries of the electric vehicles in place to prevent them from damage while the electric vehicle is in motion.

BACKGROUND
[002] The subject matter discussed in the background section should not be assumed to be prior art merely as a result of its mention in the background section. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in and of themselves may also correspond to implementations of the claimed technology.
[003] Electric vehicles are generally equipped with a rechargeable battery. A user of the electric vehicle has the freedom of charging the electric vehicle from any charging station. However, sometimes, either there is not much charging infrastructure available, or the ones available are not typically suited for fast charging of the battery.
[004] This problem is solved by providing a reserve battery with the main battery wherein the batteries are swappable. These batteries can generally provide the power to the electric vehicle for a day’s mobility and hence, the user can freely utilize the batteries and recharge them at home with slow or fast charging apparatus as required.
[005] However, the storage of such swappable batteries in electric vehicles is generally done under the rear seat of the electric vehicle. Though storage solves the issue of carrying the two batteries however, it poses a new problem to the electric vehicle and the battery.
[006] Typically the batteries are loosely clamped and move freely when the vehicle is in motion. Sudden bumps, while the electric vehicle is moving, may prove to be a problem to the batteries as the batteries may get damaged and eventually cause unwanted discomfort and danger to the user of the electric vehicle.
[007] Therefore, there is a need for an efficient battery holding mechanism to do away with the problem as enunciated above and for safe usage of the electric vehicle.

BRIEF SUMMARY
[008] It will be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the particular systems, and methodologies described, as there can be multiple possible embodiments of the present disclosure which are not expressly illustrated in the present disclosure. It is also to be understood that the terminology used in the description is to describe the particular versions or embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
[009] In an example embodiment, a battery holding mechanism for a saddle-type vehicle is disclosed. The battery holding mechanism may further include a battery bucket configured to receive a plurality of batteries, wherein the battery bucket includes a bottom tray, a partition wall orthogonal to the bottom tray, wherein the partition wall includes a cutout, a holding bracket, fixed to the partition wall, positioned above the cutout. The battery holding mechanism further includes a handle lever that includes, plurality of longitudinal extensions, a first stalk having a top and a bottom part, supporting the plurality of longitudinal extensions at the top part, wherein the first stalk has external threads and is configured to be screwed into the holding bracket of the battery bucket, a second stalk, extending from the bottom part of the first stalk, wherein the second stalk has a lesser diameter than a diameter of the first stalk, a longitudinal resting part, placed orthogonally to the cutout, and includes, a plurality of lower longitudinal extensions, a central hollow part positioned at the centre of the lower longitudinal resting part and configured to receive the second stalk of the handle lever; and a plurality of extrusions, corresponding to each of the lower longitudinal extensions, wherein the plurality of extrusions are configured to press against a plurality of batteries, when the first stalk of handle lever is screwed in to the holding bracket that pushes the longitudinal resting part against the plurality of batteries.
[0010] According to another embodiment of the invention, a saddle-type vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle includes a chassis, a seat frame, an under-seat storage box, defined by the chassis, accessible by lifting the seat frame, a battery bucket configured to receive a plurality of batteries. The battery bucket, further, includes a bottom tray, a partition wall orthogonal to the bottom tray, wherein the partition wall includes a cutout, a holding bracket, fixed to the partition wall, positioned above the cutout. The battery holding mechanism further includes a handle lever that includes, plurality of longitudinal extensions, a first stalk having a top and a bottom part, supporting the plurality of longitudinal extensions at the top part, wherein the first stalk has external threads and is configured to be screwed into the holding bracket of the battery bucket, a second stalk, extending from the bottom part of the first stalk, wherein the second stalk has a lesser diameter than a diameter of the first stalk, a longitudinal resting part, placed orthogonally to the cutout, and includes, a plurality of lower longitudinal extensions, a central hollow part positioned at the centre of the lower longitudinal resting part and configured to receive the second stalk of the handle lever; and a plurality of extrusions, corresponding to each of the lower longitudinal extensions, wherein the plurality of extrusions are configured to press against a plurality of batteries, when the first stalk of handle lever is screwed in to the holding bracket that pushes the longitudinal resting part against the plurality of batteries.
[0011] Numerous other advantages and features of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of the invention and the embodiments thereof, from the claims and the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The accompanying drawings illustrate various embodiments of systems, methods, and embodiments of various other aspects of the disclosure. Any person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the illustrated element boundaries (e.g. boxes, groups of boxes, or other shapes) in the figures represent one example of the boundaries. It may be that in some examples one element may be designed as multiple elements or that multiple elements may be designed as one element. In some examples, an element shown as an internal component of one element may be implemented as an external component in another and vice versa. Furthermore, elements may not be drawn to scale. Non-limiting and non-exhaustive descriptions are described regarding the following drawings. The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating principles.
[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates a line diagram of a battery holding mechanism 100, according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0014] FIG. 2 illustrates a line diagram of a battery bucket, according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0015] FIG. 3A and 3B illustrate a line diagram of an imploded and exploded view of a handle lever, according to an embodiment;
[0016] FIG. 4 illustrates the placement of battery holding mechanism 100, according to another embodiment of the invention; and
[0017] FIG. 5A and 5B illustrate a locked and an unlocked position of the handlebar with respect to the battery bucket, according to another embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] Some embodiments of this disclosure, illustrating all its features, will now be discussed in detail. The words “comprising,” “having,” “containing,” and “including,” and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open-ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items, or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items.
[0019] It must also be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Although any systems and methods similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the present disclosure, the preferred, systems and methods are now described.
[0020] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like numerals represent like elements throughout the several figures, and in which example embodiments are shown. Embodiments of the claims may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. The examples set forth herein are non-limiting examples and are merely examples among other possible examples.
[0021] Now referring to Fig. 1, illustrating a line diagram of a battery holding mechanism (BHM) 100 for a saddle-type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The BHM 100 includes a battery bucket enclosure (cavity) 102 configured to hold at least two batteries 108, a battery bucket 106, configured to be pulled out of the battery bucket enclosure 102, and a handle lever 104.
[0022] The battery bucket 106, as depicted in Fig. 2, includes a bottom tray 1068, a partition tray 1062 that is placed orthogonal to the bottom tray 1068. The battery bucket further includes a holding bracket 1066 that is placed just above a longitudinal cut-out 1064 within the partition tray 1062. The holding bracket 1066 may be either bolted or welded to the partition tray 1062 to one side of the partition tray 1062. The holding bracket 1066 may include internal threads to facilitate screwing in the function of other items. The battery bucket may have a single cavity 10610 structure or may have more than one cavities defined (not shown in the figure). To facilitate multiple cavity structure, the partition wall 1062 may be placed near a center axis of the bottom tray 1068.
[0023] Furthermore, the battery bucket may be either made from a single sheet of metal, fiber, or plastic or a combination or may be made up of various individual parts and then assembled. The battery bucket 106 is configured to hold multiple batteries in it.
[0024] Now referring to Fig. 3A and 3B collectively, that illustrate construction and parts of the handlebar 104. The handle lever 104 includes a plurality of longitudinal extensions 1042 extending laterally in opposite directions. The longitudinal extensions 1042 provide a firm grip for a user to be held and rotated.
[0025] The longitudinal extensions 1042 are joined together or merge into a central portion 1040, through which a first stalk 1044 is extended, orthogonally to the longitudinal extensions 1042. The first stalk 1044 includes a top part 1044A, connected to the central portion 1040, and a bottom part 1044B. the first stalk includes external threads that complement the internal threads of the holding bracket 1066 which help the handle lever to be screwed into the holding bracket 1066.
[0026] The handle lever 104, further includes a second stalk 10412, that extends from the bottom part 1044B of the first stalk 104. The diameter of the second stalk 10412 is smaller than the diameter of the first stalk 1044. The second stalk 10412, further includes a groove 10414 at its lower portion. The second stalk 10414 may be of a lesser length as compared to the first stalk 1044 or may be of equal length.
[0027] The handle lever 104, furthermore includes a longitudinal resting part 1046. The longitudinal resting part 1046 includes a plurality of lower longitudinal extensions 1048 extending laterally and parallel to the plurality of longitudinal extensions 1042.
[0028] The longitudinal resting part 1046 may further include a central hollow portion 10416 that allows the second stalk 10412 to pass through it and is held in place by placing a circlip 10418 within the grove 10414.
[0029] The longitudinal resting part 1046 further includes a plurality of extrusions 10410, corresponding to each of the lower longitudinal extensions 1048. This plurality of extrusions may be either made up of fiber rubber or plastic.
[0030] It is to be noted that the handle lever and its various parts as described above may be made up of metal, plastic, rubber, fiber, or a mixture of these. It is to be appreciated that various parts may be made up of different materials according to another embodiment of the invention.
[0031] In operation, the user grips the longitudinal extensions 1042 to rotate the handle lever 104 into the holding bracket 1066 using the complementary internal threads of the holding bracket and the external threads of the first stalk 1044. The second stalk 10412 is passed through the central hollow portion 10416 of the longitudinal resting part 1046 and held in place with the circlip 10418 placed in the groove 10414 of the second stalk 10412. On rotating the handle lever 104 within the holding bracket 1066 the plurality of extrusions 10410 get pressed against the top part of batteries and 108 and keeps them tight within their place.
[0032] Now referring to Fig. 4 illustrating placement of battery holding mechanism 100, according to another embodiment of the invention. The battery holding mechanism 100 is placed in storage area 402 of a saddle-type vehicle 400 like a motorcycle, a scooter, etc. the storage area 402 may be accessible by lifting a seat 404 of the vehicle 400.
[0033] Now referring to Fig. 5A and 5B that illustrate the locked and unlocked state of the handle lever 104. As depicted in Fig. 5A, the handle lever 104 is in a locked state. During the locked state, the longitudinal extensions 1042 are placed in a transverse position to the cut out 1064 on the partition wall 1062. In such a position, the plurality of extrusions 10410 press against the batteries 108 to keep them locked in a place.
[0034] As depicted in Fig. 5B, that is the unlocked state the longitudinal extensions 1042 are rotated in an outward direction through the complementing internal threads of the holding bracket 1066 and the external threads of the first stalk 1044. The direction of rotation is as shown by arrow 502. This also places the handle lever 104 in an unlocked state wherein the longitudinal extensions 1042 are in a parallel direction of the cut-out 1064 on the partition wall 1062. In such a position the longitudinal resting part 1046 is loosened and maybe also rotated manually, to be laterally in the same direction as the longitudinal extensions 1042. This removes the plurality of extrusions from their force application points on batteries 108, and the user can pull out the batteries out of the battery bucket 106.
[0035] The foregoing embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to make and use the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments would be evident based on the present disclosure and that process or mechanical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
[0036] In the foregoing description, numerous specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be apparent that the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In order to avoid obscuring the present invention, some well-known circuits, system configurations, and process steps are not shown in detail and would be understood by anyone having skill in the relevant art.
[0037] Likewise, the drawings showing embodiments of the apparatus/device are semi-diagrammatic and not to scale and, particularly, some of the dimensions are for the clarity of presentation and may be shown greatly exaggerated in the drawings.
[0038] While the invention has been described in conjunction with a specific preferred embodiment which is considered to be the best mode, it is to be understood that many alternatives, modifications, and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description and accompanying drawings. Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations that fall within the scope of the included claims. All matters hithertofore set forth herein or shown in the accompanying drawings are to be interpreted in an illustrative and non-limiting sense.