Present disclosure generally relates to a field of vehicles. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a battery tray for the vehicle. Further, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a vehicle mounted with the battery tray, such that the battery tray takes support from an intermediate portion of a frame of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] The information in this section merely provides background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art(s) for the present disclosure.
[003] In electric vehicles, the electric power is supplied to an electric motor from on-board batteries to rotate a drive wheel. In such electric vehicles, the batteries are mounted on a frame of the vehicle. In a saddle-type vehicle, the batteries are mounted in a space below the seat of the vehicle. The position of the batteries mounted on the frame of the vehicle is required to be fixed to prevent injuries to the driver or damages to the vehicle, during driving of the vehicle. The systems implemented to provide a rigid mounting for the batteries of the vehicle require more packaging space and more number of components.
[004] Generally, the batteries are rigidly mounted on the frame, preferably to a seat rail of the vehicle. The seat rail is connected with multiple cross-members and longitudinal members to which the batteries are mounted. The cross-members and the longitudinal members provide support to the batteries. Further, the load of the batteries is transferred to the seat rail of the vehicle through said cross members and longitudinal members. The mounting of the batteries on the seat rail using multiple cross-members, and longitudinal members increases weight of the batteries and at the same time increases over all cost of the vehicle, for example - manufacturing cost, maintenance cost, assembly cost, and likewise. Also, the mounting of the batteries to the seat rail of the vehicle, provides constraint on availability of storage space in between the seat and the batteries of the vehicle.

[005] The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the existing battery mounting structures of the vehicles.
SUMMARY
[006] The one or more shortcomings of the prior art are overcome by the system/assembly as claimed, and additional advantages are provided through the provision of the system/assembly 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.
[007] In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a battery tray for a vehicle is disclosed. The battery tray comprises a support portion configured to support a plurality of energy storage units. The support portion coupled to a frame of the vehicle. A mounting portion configured to be coupled to an intermediate portion of the frame of the vehicle. The mounting portion is integrally formed with the support portion of the battery tray. The battery tray takes support from the intermediate portion of the frame of the vehicle, thereby provides support to the battery of the vehicle.
[008] In an embodiment, the mounting portion comprises a first member connected to a cross-member of the frame of the vehicle and a second member connected to a first longitudinal member of the frame of the vehicle. The second member of the mounting portion is connected to the first longitudinal member of the frame and thereby transmits load of the battery to the first longitudinal member of the frame of the vehicle.
[009] In an embodiment, the first member, the second member and the support portion are integrally formed to have a unitary structure. The unitary structure of the battery tray reduces overall cost of the vehicle, for example - manufacturing cost, maintenance cost, service cost and likewise. The battery tray allows mounting of the battery in a lower region of the vehicle, thereby increasing the storage space available between the

[010] In an embodiment, the mounting portion of the battery tray is connected to the intermediate portion of the frame through a thermal joining process.
[Oil] In an embodiment, the first member of the mounting portion has at least one cutout, such that the first member is connected to the cross-member through the thermal joining process at the at least one cutout.
[012] In an embodiment, the battery tray comprises a pair of flanges extending from longitudinal edges of the support portion.
[013] In an embodiment, the first member comprises a first curved surface adapted to abut with an outer curved surface of the cross member. The second member comprises a second curved surface adapted to abut with an outer curved surface of the first longitudinal member of the frame of the vehicle.
[014] In an embodiment, the flanges on the support portion are configured to mount a pair of brackets. Each bracket of the pair of brackets is configured to connect the support portion with a pair of second longitudinal members of the frame of the vehicle.
[015] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a frame having a front portion, an intermediate portion and a rear portion. The front portion comprises a head pipe and an inclined portion of a first longitudinal member connected to the head pipe. The intermediate portion comprises a cross member and a horizontal portion of the first longitudinal member connected to the cross member. The rear portion comprises a pair of second longitudinal members connected at ends of the cross member. The vehicle further comprises a battery tray configured to hold a plurality of energy storage units of the vehicle. The battery tray comprises a support portion configured to support each of the plurality of energy storage units. The support portion is coupled to a frame of the vehicle and a mounting portion configured to be coupled to an intermediate portion of the frame of the vehicle. The mounting portion is integrally formed with the support portion of the battery tray.

[016] In an embodiment, the battery tray comprises a pair of flanges extending from longitudinal edges of the support portion. Each flange of the pair of flanges are connected to the longitudinal edges through thermal joining process.
[017] In an embodiment, the flanges on the support portion are configured to mount a pair of brackets. Each bracket of the pair of brackets is configured to connect the support portion with a pair of second longitudinal members of the frame of the vehicle.
[018] In an embodiment, the mounting portion comprises a first member and a second member. The first member comprises a first curved surface having an inner profile consistent with an outer profile of an outer curved surface of the cross member. The second member comprises a second curved surface having an inner profile consistent with an outer profile of an outer curved surface of the first longitudinal member.
[019] The battery tray for holding a plurality of energy storage units are defined having a structure, configured to take support from the frame and simultaneously provides support to the energy storage units of the vehicle. The battery tray defined having a support portion and a mounting portion, such that the support portion and the mounting portion are integrally formed to have unitary structure of the battery tray and thereby reduces number of joints in the battery tray. The unitary structure of the battery tray reduces overall cost of the vehicle, for example - manufacturing cost, maintenance cost, service cost and likewise. The battery tray allows mounting of the battery in a lower region of the vehicle, thereby increasing the storage space available between the seat and the battery of the vehicle. The unitary structure of the battery tray improves stiffness and durability of the frame of the vehicle. Also, the mounting of the battery tray at the intermediate portion of the frame eliminates requirement of dedicated cross members or longitudinal members extending from the frame or seat rail of the vehicle to facilitate mounting of the battery tray. The utilization of the battery tray reduces weight of the vehicle by eliminating the requirement of the dedicated cross-members or longitudinal members.
[020] It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects

and embodiments may be combined together to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.
[021] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[022] The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the description. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[023] Figure 1 illustrates a view of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[024] Figure 2 illustrates another view of the vehicle of Figure 1;
[025] Figure 3 illustrates a view of a frame mounted with energy storage units of the vehicle of Figure 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[026] Figure 4 illustrates a view of the frame of the vehicle of Figure 3;
[027] Figure 5 illustrates another view of the frame of Figure 4;
[028] Figure 6 illustrates another view of the frame of Figure 4;
[029] Figure 7 illustrates an enlarged view of the frame of Figure 6;
[030] Figure 8 illustrates a view of the frame of Figure 4;

[031] Figure 9 illustrates a view of the frame of Figure 4;
[032] Figure 10 illustrates a view of the frame of Figure 4.
[033] Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the drawings may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[034] While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the Figures 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.
[035] 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 battery tray structure for a vehicle, preferably a saddle-type 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 battery tray structure, and 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.
[036] 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.

[037] 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.
[038] The terms like "at least one" and "one or more" may be used interchangeably or in combination throughout the description.
[039] While the present disclosure is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, the battery 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.
[040] 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.
[041] 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 Figures 1 to 10. In Figures 1 to 10, the same element or elements which have same functions are indicated by the same reference signs.
[042] Accordingly, the present disclosure relates to a battery tray for a vehicle, preferably a two-wheeler vehicle. The vehicle referred to herein, embodies a two-wheeler vehicle. The vehicle referred herein, is defined as two-wheeler vehicle, comprising an electric motor and energy storage units to drive the vehicles, without limiting the scope of the invention.

[043] The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to Figures 1 to 10. In the figures, the same element or elements which have similar functions are indicated by the same reference signs.
[044] Referring to Figure 1, a vehicle (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. In the illustrated example, the vehicle (100) embodies an electric scooter type vehicle. Alternatively, the vehicle (100) may embody a scooter type electric motorcycle, without limiting the scope of the invention.
[045] The vehicle (100) (herein after interchangeably referred to as the two wheeled vehicle (100)) comprises front end structure (102), a floor board (134), and a rear end structure (104). The front end structure (102) comprises a steering mechanism (113), a leg shield (108), a front ground engaging member (110), a dash assembly (116), a head lamp unit (118), and a plurality of winkers (not shown). The steering mechanism (113) comprises a handle bar (114). The handle bar (114) is configured to be rotated by the rider to steer the vehicle (100). The steering mechanism (113) comprises a plurality of front forks (136) disposed at the front portion of the vehicle (100). The steering mechanism (113) is operatively coupled to the front ground engaging member (110) via the plurality of front forks (136).
[046] In the illustrated example, the dash assembly (116) is provided on the steering mechanism (113). The dash assembly (116) comprises a display unit (not shown). The display unit displays information relating to the vehicle (100) to the rider. The dash assembly (116) may comprise additional components such as, LCD, GPS, graphical user interface (GUI) etc. without limiting the scope of the invention. In the illustrated example, the head lamp unit (118) is provided on the steering mechanism (113). Alternatively, the head lamp unit (118) may be provided on the leg shield (108), without limiting the scope of the invention.
[047] The leg shield (108) is disposed on the front portion of the vehicle (100). The leg shield (108) encloses the steering mechanism (113). The leg shield (108) comprises an inner leg shield (109) and an outer leg shield (111) (also referred to as a front panel). The leg shield (108) provides protection for the feet of the rider of the vehicle (100). In

the illustrated example, the plurality of the winkers (not shown) may be provided on the steering mechanism (113) of the vehicle (100). In another example, the plurality of the winkers (not shown) are disposed on the leg shield (108), without any limitations. The floor board (134) is disposed behind the front end structure (102) and ahead of the rear end structure (104). The floor board (134) provides foot rest for a rider riding the vehicle (100).
[048] The vehicle (100) comprises an electronic control unit (ECU) (not shown). The ECU controls various operations of the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) comprises a front side cover (not shown), a left side cover (not shown) and a right side cover (not shown). The front side cover is disposed adjacent to the floor board (134). The left side cover and the right side cover are disposed on both sides of vehicle body.
[049] Referring to Figures 1, and 2, the vehicle (100) comprises the rear end structure (104). The rear end structure (104) is disposed at the rear portion of the vehicle (100). The rear end structure (104) comprises a swing arm (160), a tail lamp (182) and a rear side cover (not shown). The rear side cover is disposed on rear portion of the vehicle (100) and covers hind area below a passenger seat (170). In the illustrated example, the tail lamp (182) is disposed on the rear side cover. A plurality of turn signal indicators (not shown) are disposed on either side of the tail lamp (182).
[050] The rear end structure (104) comprises a rear ground engaging member (184), a power generating motor (179), and at least one suspension device (188) (shown in Figure 1). In the illustrate example, the rear ground engaging member (184) is disposed below a rider seat (112) and the passenger seat (170). The swing arm (160) pivotally coupled to a body frame (106) (hereinafter referred to as "frame") supports the rear ground engaging member (184). In the illustrated example, each of the front ground engaging member (110) and the rear ground engaging member (184) embodies a wheel. Alternatively, each of the front ground engaging member (110) and the rear ground engaging member (184) may embody a track etc., without limiting the scope of the invention. At least one of the front ground engaging member (110) and the rear ground engaging member (184) is configured to contact a ground surface (G). In an embodiment, the rear ground engaging member (184) is positioned in line with the front ground engaging member (110) along a longitudinal plane of the vehicle (100).

[051] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the vehicle (100) comprises at least one storage structure (101). The at least one storage structure (101) includes an energy storage system (150) and an article storage unit (152). In the illustrated example, the article storage unit (152) is disposed at rear portion of the vehicle (100) and is configured to store articles such as helmet (153), or other articles such as tools (not shown) etc. The energy storage system (150) comprises a plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b), and a casing unit (400). The casing unit (400) is configured to receive, and store each of the plurality of energy storage units (200). In the illustrated example, the plurality of energy storage units (200) include a first energy storage unit (200a), and a second energy storage unit (200b). In other examples, the plurality of energy storage units (200) may include fewer or more number of energy storage units, such as the first energy storage unit (200a) or the second energy storage unit (200b), without limiting the scope of the invention.
[052] The energy storage unit (200) may be embodied as battery cells. The first energy storage unit (200a) may be a first battery pack (200a) (herein after alternatively referred to as the first battery pack (200a)), and the second energy storage unit (200b) may be a second battery pack (200b) (herein after alternatively referred to as the second battery pack (200b)). In an example, the casing unit (400) may be composed of a durable, non-metallic material. In alternative embodiment, the casing unit (400) may be composed of any suitable material such as metal etc., without any limitations.
[053] The first battery pack (200a) and the second battery pack (200b) of the energy storage system (150) stores the energy required to power the power generating motor (179). The first battery pack (200a) and the second battery pack (200b) are electrically coupled to the power generating motor (179) via a control unit (may be a power distribution unit (PDU)). In the illustrated example, the control unit and the ECU (may be a vehicle control unit (VCU)) are independent and are in electrical and electronic communication with one another. In another embodiment, the control unit and the ECU may be a single unit controlling various operations of the vehicle (100). Further, the power generating motor (179) comprises an output motor shaft (not shown). The output motor shaft is configured to transmit the output driving force generated by the power generating motor (179).

[054] The control unit controls the supply of the electric power from the energy storage system (150) to the power generating motor (179). In the illustrated example, the power generating motor (179) is provided with the swing arm (160). The power generating motor (179) provides the necessary driving force required to drive the rear ground engaging member (184). The power generating motor (179) is operatively coupled to the rear ground engaging member (184) via a transmission (not shown). More particularly, the output motor shaft of the power generating motor (179) is operatively coupled to a wheel axle (not shown) of the rear ground engaging member (184) via the transmission. Further, the vehicle (100) comprises electronic connections (not shown) and hydraulic connections (not shown). The electronic connections may embody a wire harness. The hydraulic connections may embody fluid hoses.
[055] Referring further to Figure 1, the rear end structure (104) comprises the at least one suspension device (188). In the illustrated example, the rear end structure (104) comprises one suspension device which are operatively coupled between the frame (106) and the swing arm (160). The suspension device (188) embodies a shock absorber. The rear end structure (104) may comprise additional components such as rear grip, rear fender, license plate etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[056] Referring to Figure 1, the vehicle (100) comprises the seat (125). The seat (125) provides seating arrangement for a rider and a passenger of the vehicle (100). The seat is pivotably connected to frame (106) of the vehicle (100). The seat (125) comprises the passenger seat (170) and the rider seat (112). The rider seat (112) and the passenger seat (170) provide seating arrangement for the rider and the passenger of the vehicle (100) respectively. In an embodiment, the passenger seat (170) is detachably coupled to the rider seat (112). Alternatively, the passenger seat (170) is integrally formed with the rider seat (112) of the vehicle (100). The seat (125) is movable between a locked condition and an unlocked condition. In the illustrated example, the rider seat (112) closes opening of the energy storage system (150) and the passenger seat (170) closes opening of the article storage unit (152), as shown in Figure 2. The frame (106) comprises a battery holding portion (129). In the illustrated example, the energy storage system (150) is disposed in the battery holding portion (129) below the rider seat (112). The battery holding portion (129) comprises a front portion (141) and a floor portion

(142). The front portion (141) restricts the movement of the energy storage system (150) towards the front portion of the vehicle (100). The floor portion (142) supports the energy storage system (150). Further, the vehicle (100) may further comprise additional components such as mirrors, front fenders etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[057] Referring to Figures 3-6, the frame (106) of the vehicle (100) is defined having a front portion (106a), an intermediate portion (106b) and a rear portion (106c). The front portion (106a) comprises a head pipe (60) and an inclined portion (42b) of a first longitudinal member (42) connected to the head pipe (60). The steering mechanism (113) is mounted on the head pipe (60) of the frame (106). The inclined portion (42b) of the first longitudinal member (42) is connected to the head pipe (60) by thermal joining means, for example - welding and likewise. A flange is connected at a junction of the inclined portion (42b) and the head pipe (60) to provide stiffness to the frame (106). The intermediate portion (106b) comprises a cross member (41) and a horizontal portion (42a) of the first longitudinal member (42) connected to the cross member (41). The rear portion (106c) comprises a pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b) connected at ends of the cross member (41) by thermal joining means, for example -welding and likewise. Alternatively, the head pipe (60), the first longitudinal member (42), the cross member (41) and the pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b) may be connected to one another by different connecting means.
[058] The inclined portion (42b) of the first longitudinal member (42) provides support to the inner leg shield (109) and the outer leg shield (111). The horizontal portion (42a) of the first longitudinal member (42) provides support to the floor board (134), as shown in Figure 1. The pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b) extending from the ends of the cross member (41) facilitates pivotal mounting of the seat (125) on the frame (106) of the vehicle (100). The pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b) may also be defined as seat rails of the vehicle (100). A second cross member (43c) is connected each longitudinal member of the pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b). The second cross member (43c) provides a pivot portion to facilitate pivotal mounting of the seat (125) of the vehicle (100) on to the frame (106) of the vehicle (100). The second cross member (43c) may form a C-shaped structure when connected with the pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b), as

shown in Figure 4. In an exemplary embodiment, the first longitudinal member (42), the cross member (41), the pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b) and the second cross member (43c) are defined having a circular cross-section and thereby forming a pipe shaped structure. Alternatively, the first longitudinal member (42), the cross member (41), the pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b) and the second cross member (43c) may have other cross-sections, for example - rectangular cross-section, square cross-section and likewise, without limiting scope of the present invention.
[059] Referring to Figure 5, a battery tray (300) for the vehicle (100) is positioned between the pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b). The battery tray (300) may be defined as a plate formed from a sheet metal or any preferable alloy material to provide support to the plurality of energy storage units (200). The battery tray (300) is configured to hold plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b) for the vehicle (100). The first energy storage unit (200a) may be the first battery pack (200a) and the second energy storage unit (200b) may be a second battery pack (200b), as shown in Figure 3. The battery tray (300) comprises a support portion (10) configured to support each of the plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b), and the support portion (10) is coupled to a frame (106) of the vehicle (100). The battery tray (300) further comprises a mounting portion (30) configured to be coupled to the intermediate portion (106b) of the frame (106) of the vehicle (100). The mounting portion (30) is integrally formed with the support portion (10) of the battery tray (300).
[060] Referring to Figure 6, the mounting portion (30) comprises a first member (31) and a second member (32). The first member (31) is connected to the cross member (41) of the frame (106) of the vehicle (100) and the second member (32) is connected to the first longitudinal member (42) of the frame (106) of the vehicle (100). Preferably, the second member (32) is connected to the horizontal portion (42a) of the first longitudinal member (42) of the frame (106) of the vehicle (100). The second member (32) is integrally formed with the first member (31) of the mounting portion (30) and forming a gusset thereby. In an exemplary embodiment, the first member (31), the second member (32) and the support portion (10) of the battery tray (300) are integrally formed to have a unitary structure. The mounting portion (30) of the battery tray (300)

is connected to the intermediate portion (106b) of the frame (106) through a thermal joining process, for example - welding.
[061] The first member (31) of the mounting portion (30) of the battery tray (300) has at least one cutout (31b), such that the first member (31) is connected to the cross member (41) through the thermal joining process at the at least one cutout (31b), as shown in Figure 7. The cutouts (31b) provide area for filler material to fill the space inside the respective cutouts (31b) while performing thermal joining process, for example- welding and thereby providing a rigid support and connection of the battery tray (300) with the cross member (41). The second member (32) is connected to the horizontal portion (42a) of the first longitudinal member (42) by thermal joining at edges of the second member (32). The unitary structure of the second member (32) and the first member (31) provides strength to the battery tray (300) of the vehicle (100) and reduces complexity of the frame (106) of the vehicle (100).
[062] Referring to Figure 8, the first member (31) comprising a first curved surface (31a) and the second member (32) comprising a second curved surface (32a) are depicted. The first curved surface (31a) is adapted to abut with an outer curved surface (41a) of the cross member (41) and the second curved surface (32a) is adapted to abut with an outer curved surface (42c) of the first longitudinal member (42) of the frame (106), as shown in Figure 8. The first curved surface (31a) of the first member (31) is defined having an inner profile consistent with an outer profile of the outer curved surface (41a) of the cross member (41). The second curved surface (32a) is defined having an inner profile consistent with an outer profile of the outer curved surface (42c) of the first longitudinal member (42). The consistency in the inner and outer profiles of respective members, facilitates increase in joining strength of the battery tray (300) with the frame (106) of the vehicle (100).
[063] The support portion (10) comprises a pair of flanges (20a, 20b) extending from longitudinal edges (10a) of the support portion (10), as shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9. The flanges (20a, 20b) on the support portion (10) are configured to mount a pair of brackets (50a, 50b), such that each bracket of the pair of brackets (50a, 50b) is configured to connect the support portion (10) with the pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b) of the frame (106) of the vehicle (100), as shown in Figure 10. The

longitudinal edges (10a) are defined as edges along a length of the support portion (10) of the battery tray (300).The support portion (10) comprises plurality of laterally extending ribs (11) extending in between the longitudinal edges (10a) of the support portion (10), as shown in Figures 8-10. Each rib of the plurality of laterally extending ribs (11) is configured to provide strength the support portion (10) of the battery tray (300). The support portion (10) may also defined having a plurality of holes to reduce mass of the support portion (10) of the battery tray (300). The unitary structure of the battery tray (300) having the support portion (10) and the mounting portion (30) is formed through molding process or punching process. In an exemplary embodiment,, the unitary structure of the battery tray (300) is formed through a punching process, without limiting the scope of the invention.
[064] Each flange of the pair of flanges (20a, 20b) provides provision for mounting the pair of brackets (50a, 50b). In an exemplary embodiment, each bracket of the pair of brackets (50a, 50b) are attached to the pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b) by thermal joining means, for example - welding and likewise. In another exemplary embodiment, each of the second longitudinal member of the pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b) comprises a pair of mounting brackets (43d) connected to the pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b), as shown in Figures 9-10. The pair of mounting brackets (43d) provides provisions for connecting the pair of brackets (50a, 50b) of the battery tray (300) of the vehicle (100). The pair of brackets (50a, 50b) are connected to the mounting brackets (43 d) of the pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b) by fasteners. Alternatively, the pair of brackets (50a, 50b) are connected to the mounting brackets (43d) of the pair of second longitudinal members (43 a, 43b) by rivets, without limiting scope of the invention.
[065] In an exemplary embodiment, the unitary structure of the battery tray reduces overall cost of the vehicle, for example - manufacturing cost, maintenance cost, service cost and likewise.
[066] In an exemplary embodiment, the battery tray disclosed in the present disclosure is defined having a unitary structure and thereby reducing number of thermal joints between parts or sub-parts of the battery tray.

[067] In an exemplary embodiment, the unitary structure of the battery tray reduces overall cost of the vehicle, for example - manufacturing cost, maintenance cost, service cost and likewise.
[068] In an exemplary embodiment, the unitary structure of the battery tray provides an optimized frame structure of the vehicle and thereby reduces complexity of the frame structure.
[069] In an exemplary embodiment, the battery tray allows mounting of the battery in a lower region of the vehicle, thereby increasing the storage space available between the seat and the battery of the vehicle.
[070] 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.
[071] 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.
[072] 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.
[073] 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.
[074] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this disclosure, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other modifications in the nature of the disclosure or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.

EQUIVALENTS:
[075] 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.
[076] 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.
[077] 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. [078] 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.

CLAIMS
We Claim:

1. A battery tray (300) for a vehicle (100), the battery tray (300) comprising:
a support portion (10) configured to support plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b), wherein the support portion (10) coupled to a frame (106) of the vehicle (100); and
a mounting portion (30) configured to be coupled to an intermediate portion (106b) of the frame (106) of the vehicle (100), wherein
the mounting portion (30) is integrally formed with the support portion (10) of the battery tray (300).
2. The battery tray (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting portion (30)
comprises:
a first member (31) connected to a cross member (41) of the frame (106) of the vehicle (100); and
a second member (32) connected to a first longitudinal member (42) of the frame (106) of the vehicle (100).
3. The battery tray (300) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first member (31), the second member (32) and the support portion (10) are integrally formed to have a unitary structure.
4. The battery tray (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting portion (30) of the battery tray (300) is connected to the intermediate portion (106b) of the frame (106) through a thermal joining process.
5. The battery tray (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first member (31) of the mounting portion (30) has at least one cutout (31b), such that the first member (31) is connected to the cross member (41) through the thermal joining process at the at least one cutout (31b).

6. The battery tray (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the battery tray (300) comprises a pair of flanges (20a, 20b) extending from longitudinal edges (10a) of the support portion (10).
7. The battery tray (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first member (31) comprises a first curved surface (31a) adapted to abut with an outer curved surface (41a) of the cross member (41), and
the second member (32) comprises a second curved surface (32a) adapted to abut with an outer curved surface (42c) of the first longitudinal member (42) of the frame (106) of the vehicle (100).
8. The battery tray (300) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the flanges (20a, 20b) on the support portion (10) are configured to mount a pair of brackets (50a, 50b), wherein each bracket of the pair of brackets (50a, 50b) is configured to connect the support portion (10) with a pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b) of the frame (106) of the vehicle (100).
9. A vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame (106) having a front portion (106a), an intermediate portion (106b) and a rear portion (106c); wherein
the front portion (106a) comprises a head pipe (60) and an inclined portion (42b) of a first longitudinal member (42) connected to the head pipe (60);
the intermediate portion (106b) comprises a cross member (41) and a horizontal portion (42a) of the first longitudinal member (42) connected to the cross member (41);
the rear portion (106c) comprises a pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b) connected at ends of the cross member (41);
a battery tray (300) configured to hold plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b) for the vehicle (100), wherein the battery tray (300) comprises:
a support portion (10) configured to support each of the plurality of
energy storage units (200a, 200b), wherein the support portion (10) is coupled
to a frame (106) of the vehicle (100); and
a mounting portion (30) configured to be coupled to the intermediate
portion (106b) of the frame (106) of the vehicle (100), wherein

the mounting portion (30) is integrally formed with the support portion (10) of the battery tray (300).
10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the battery tray (300) comprises a pair of flanges (20a, 20b) extending from longitudinal edges (10a) of the support portion (10), wherein each flange of the pair of flanges (20a, 20b) are connected to the longitudinal edges (10a) through thermal joining process.
11. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the flanges (20a, 20b) on the support portion (10) are configured to mount a pair of brackets (50a, 50b), wherein: each bracket of the pair of brackets (50a, 50b) is configured to connect the support portion (10) with a pair of second longitudinal members (43a, 43b) of the frame (106) of the vehicle (100).
12. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the mounting portion (30) comprises a first member (31) and a second member (32):
the first member (31) comprises a first curved surface (31a) having an inner profile consistent with an outer profile of an outer curved surface (41a) of the cross member (41); and
the second member (32) comprises a second curved surface (32a) having an inner profile consistent with an outer profile of an outer curved surface (42c) of the first longitudinal member (42).