Abstract: COVER FRAME ASSEMBLY OFA VEHICLE The present subject matter proposes a cover frame assembly 101of a two wheeled vehicle 100 that ensures safety and comfort to the leg of a rider and effective cooling of a power source 403.The cover frame assembly 101comprises of one or more side covers 200, 300. The one or more side covers 200, 300 include one or more rear part 201, 301 and one or more front part 202, 302. The one or more front part 202, 302 include at least one first portion 204, 303b, at least one protruded portion 302a,and at least one tapered portion 203,302c.The protruded portion 302a extends out in a forward direction towards an inner side of one or more side covers 200,300. The tapered portion 302c extends towards the cylinder head 303 having a tapered end which is inwardly bent 602 away from the cylinder head 303.
Claims:We Claim:
1. A cover frame assembly (101)of a vehicle (100)comprising:
one or more side covers (200, 300) which include one or more rear part (201, 301) and one or more front part (202, 302);
wherein,
said one or more front part (202, 302) includes at least one tapered nose portion (203, 302c). .
2. The cover frame assembly (101) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more front part (202, 302) includes the at least one protruded portion (302a).
3. The cover frame assembly (101) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a receiving opening (301a) of one or more rear part (201, 301) receives at least one protruded portion (302a) from its one side and receives a deflector cover (401) from its other side.
4. The cover frame assembly (101) of a vehicle (100)as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the deflector cover (401) is detachably attached to one or more rear part (201, 301) with at least a partial overlapping region (402) between them.
5. The cover frame assembly (101) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 3 or claim 4 ,wherein the deflector cover (401) is mounted at an overlapped region (402) of the one or more rear part (201, 301).
6. The cover frame assembly (101) of a vehicle (100)as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover frame assembly (101) is mounted to a main frame (103), below a seat (110) and a fuel tank (117)and detachably attached to a tail cover assembly (120) covering one or more side of the vehicle (100).
7. The cover frame assembly (101) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover frame assembly (101) covers functional parts such as a second power source (403) and at least a partial portion of the first power source (119) of the two wheeled vehicle (100).
8. The cover frame assembly (101) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the deflector cover (401) is detachably attached to one or more rear part (201, 301) by means of a plurality of fasteners (601).
9. The cover frame assembly (101) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein nose of the tapered portion (302c) extends in a forward direction towards the cylinder head (303).
10. The cover frame assembly (101) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tapered portion (302c) has an inwardly bent tapered end or flange in a direction away from the cylinder head (303).
11. The cover frame assembly (101) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the protruded portion (302a) extends out in a forward direction towards the inner side of one or more side covers (200, 300).
12. The cover frame assembly (101) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one tapered nose portion (203, 302c) includes at least a bent portion (602).
13. The cover frame assembly (101) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one portion of one or more rear part (301) has a receiving opening (301a).
14. The cover frame assembly (101) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein at least a portion of one or more rear part (301), at least one portion of one or more front part (302) and at least one portion of the deflector cover (401) overlap with each other to form a sandwich configuration. , Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter described herein generally relates to a vehicle, and particularly but not exclusively relates to a cover frame assembly of a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Conventionally, in a two-wheeled vehicle, particularly a motorcycle comprises of an engine and a battery as sources of power. The motorcycle engine is mounted to a front lower portion of a body frame of the vehicle, either mounted transversely with a crankshaft aligned perpendicular to the frame or longitudinally with the crankshaft parallel to the frame. The engine is mounted on the frame by means of an engine mounting bracket. The battery used for automotive purpose is a rechargeable battery that also supplies electrical current to the vehicle and can be mounted on a right side or a left side of the vehicle, depending upon the design and need of the vehicle.
[0003] The engine of the vehicle needs an ideal amount of electric current to generate the required power for starting and operating the vehicle. The battery fulfills the requirement of the ideal current by feeding a starter with the required electric current, which in turn starts the engine. Once the engine starts, it starts generating required power to keep the vehicle in continuous motion. The power from the engine is then transmitted to a rear wheel through a power drive mechanism, such as a drive chain. The power drive mechanism, such as the drive chain aids in driving and rotating the rear wheel of the vehicle, which induces motion in the vehicle. Post the engine starts generating its own power required for driving the vehicle, the battery of the vehicle supplies power to the vehicle’s electrical system for performing ancillary vehicular functions. The battery in turn gets charged with help of an alternator and a convertor, as per the increase or decrease in charging demand of the vehicle. In an EV or HEV type vehicle the powertrain comprises of a motor drive which is supplied required energy from one or more batteries.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0004] The detailed description is described with reference to an embodiment of a cover frame of a motorcycle type saddle vehicle along with the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0005] Fig. 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle comprising a cover frame when viewed from right hand side of the rider while he is in riding position along with few internal parts of the vehicle for clarity of explanation, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0006] Fig. 2 illustrates a side view of a vehicle comprising a cover frame when viewed from left hand side of the rider while he is in riding position along with few internal parts of the vehicle for clarity of explanation, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0007] Fig. 3 illustrates an exterior perspective view of a cover frame of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0008] Fig.4 illustrates an interior region of a right hand side cover of a cover frame assembly of a two wheeled vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0009] Fig. 5a illustrates an exterior side view of a right hand side cover of a cover frame assembly of a two wheeled vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00010] Fig. 5b illustrates a sectional view of an opening present on a RH front of a cover frame of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00011] Fig. 6 illustrates an exploded view of a cover frame assembly of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00012] Fig. 7a illustrates direction of natural cool air A1 flow at the exterior part of the cover frame assembly, through a protruded portion present on the RH front of the cover frame assembly of a two wheeled vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00013] Fig. 7b illustrates direction of natural cool air A1 flow towards the internal components of the vehicle disposed in proximity with the cover frame assembly, for example, towards a second power source, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0001] Usually, in a vehicle, particularly a two wheeled vehicle, a high temperature is reached because of constant power generation by an engine. This high temperature r of the engine tends to further increase as a result of several factors affecting the engine. One of the major factors includes a particular riding style of a rider especially the style of throttle inputs, gear shift pattern etc. Over a time period, such particular riding style accompanied with certain other working conditions of the engine can adversely affect the performance of engine. Often, excessive heating of the engine leads to durability failure which is a result of various usage conditions like increasing and decreasing revolutions per minute of the engine while being operated without adequate coolant and oil, or operating the engine when there is a need of replacement of some essential part. Improper carburetor setting can also be one of the probable reasons of heating of the engine if the air fuel mixture is too lean (rich in air than fuel). Moreover, when engine is abused by running excessively on high revolutions per minute (rpm), with increase in engine speed, more heat is produced. Also in situations where the vehicle is in stationary position, for example, waiting at traffic stops while the engine is on or where the vehicle is not moving fast enough but the engine rpm is high, heating is promoted due to scarcity of required air flow to cool the engine. Revving engine in lower gear, using faulty clutch plate, lower oil levels or lower octane fuel can also be few of the reasons of heating of the engine.
[0002] Similarly heating of a battery in a vehicle also occurs during daily usage of the vehicle. Constant drawing of power from the battery while performing day to day functions of a vehicle, such as starting, lighting, ignition, charging and functions related to ancillary system support of a vehicle can result into heating of the battery. For a typical saddle type vehicle the battery is enclosed by body panels or side covers to protect the battery form environmental factors. Additionally, in order to provide aesthetic appearance to a vehicle, the portion in which a battery is mounted is usually covered by a side cover, because of which natural air flow is obstructed resulting into inefficient cooling of the battery and thus adversely increasing the battery temperature. Other reasons for the heating of the battery can be because of the radiated heat from the engine especially when it is disposed in close proximity with the engine. Also extreme weather conditions add up to the battery heating and eventually leading to reduced life of the battery.
[0003] Traditionally, in a scooter type saddle vehicle, the cylinder head of an engine is exposed without any cover, unlike its lower part which is covered by an engine cover. This is done in order to facilitate the natural air flow required for cooling the engine. In such vehicles, while a vehicle is being ridden by a rider, the riding position of the rider is such that the leg of the rider is in constant proximity of the heated engine. Therefore, heating of the engine causes discomfort to the rider, while riding the vehicle, because of the constant feel of the increased temperature near rider’s leg area.
[0004] Furthermore, the air heated because of the radiating heat produced by the engine tends to seep in through the gap between the side covers of the vehicle, towards the internal components present in proximity with the side cover, for example a battery. The seeped in hot air comes in contact with the internal components and in absence of any escape route or counter mechanism to cool it, causes excess heating of the internal components such as a battery. This excess heating of the internal components such as a battery adversely affects the life of the internal components, which further results in compromising with the performance and durability of the two-wheeled or three wheeled vehicle. The excess heating of the internal components also increases the need of replacement of those internal components on a frequent basis.
[0005] Therefore, there exists a need to ensure safety and comfort of the rider while his leg is in proximity of the heated region of the vehicle’s engine separated by a side cover and at the same time ensuring proper cooling of the internal components present in proximity with the side cover, for example a battery . Along with it, there is a need for a channelized natural air flow, flowing through a dedicated channel to the heated regions of the internal components to facilitate effective cooling. .
[0006] The present subject matter has been devised in view of the above circumstances as well as solving other problems of known art.
[0007] In an embodiment of the present subject matter, the present subject matter relates to a cover frame assembly of a motorcycle type two wheeled vehicle.
[0008] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the cover frame assembly includes a construction, in which the cover frame is mounted on a main frame of the two wheeled vehicle, below a seat and a fuel tank, covering one or more sides of the two wheeled vehicle.
[0009] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the cover frame assembly is detachably attached to a tail cover assembly, at a rear end of the two wheeled vehicle, on one or more sides of the two wheeled vehicle.
[00010] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the cover frame covers a plurality of functional parts of the two wheeled vehicle, for example, a battery, an air filter, a carburetor, one or more electronic components and a partial portion of an engine of a two wheeled vehicle.
[00011] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the cover frame assembly includes one or more side covers for both right hand side and left hand side of the two wheeled vehicle.
[00012] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the one or more side covers of the cover frame assembly is further split into one or more parts for the ease of handling.
[00013] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the one or more side covers include one or more rear part and one or more front part. The one or more front part includes at least one first portion and at least one tapered portion. As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the right hand side cover includes at least one rear part, herein called as a RH rear, and at least one front part, herein called as a RH front. The at least one RH front, further includes at least one first portion, herein called as a RH first portion, at least one tapered portion, herein called as a RH tapered portion, and an opening, herein called as a protruded portion. The at least one RH rear includes a receiving opening and a RH receiving end.
[00014] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the left hand side cover includes at least one rear part, herein called as a LH rear, and at least one front part, herein called as a LH front. The at least one LH front, further includes at least one first portion, herein called as a LH first portion, and at least one tapered portion, herein called as a LH tapered portion.
[00015] In yet another aspect of the present subject matter, the RH tapered portion is extended towards a first power source, for example an engine. Further, the RH tapered portion partially covers the engine’s cylinder head, the area which is usually in close proximity with the rider’s leg region during riding position. Therefore, ensuring safety and comfort of the rider while his leg is in proximity of the heated portion of the two wheeled vehicle’s engine area.
[00016] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the tapered portion has a tapered end which is inwardly bent away from the cylinder head.
[00017] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, a region of the RH rear is overlapped by a region of the RH front.
[00018] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, an opening is provided on the RH front which is protruded out in a forward direction towards the inner side of the side cover RH of the two wheeled vehicle. The opening functions as a dedicated opening for channelizing air flow towards the internal components disposed in proximity of the side cover, such as a second power source, for example, a battery. The channelized air flow towards the internal components ensures effective reduction of the internal component’s temperature, which further increases the component’s performance and eventually increases its life.
[00019] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, an additional add-on part herein called as a ‘deflector cover’ is mounted on the inner region of the RH front, behind the opening located on the RH front.
[00020] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the receiving opening receives the protruded portion from its one side and receives the deflector cover from its other side.
[00021] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the deflector cover is attached to the RH rear, such that the deflector cover is placed exactly behind the protruded portion protruding out of the receiving opening.
[00022] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the deflector cover is mounted on the inner portion of the overlapped region of the RH rear and RH front, exactly behind the protruded portion protruding out of the receiving opening.
[00023] The As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the deflector cover attached to the RH rear by means of heat staking method or a plurality of fasteners.
[00024] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the deflector cover is mounted on the inner portion of the overlapped region of the RH rear and the RH front, behind just the protrusion by means of heat staking method or a plurality of fasteners.
[00025] In another embodiment of the present subject matter, a protrusion is provided on the RH front with uniform grill sizes to provide a dedicated opening for channelized air flow towards the battery. The protrusion aids ineffectively reducing battery temperature and increasing battery performance.
[00026] As per an efficacy the present subject matter reduces complicated assembly of the cover frame and the deflector cover resulting in better fitment.
[00027] As per another efficacy of the present subject matter, the protrusion present on the RH front and the deflector cover located just behind the opening, provide means for an effective battery cooling and thus helps in increasing battery life and durability.
[00028] As per another efficacy of the present subject matter, the tapered portion acts as a protective barrier for both the rider’s leg area present in the proximity of the engine area and for the internal components of the vehicle disposed in proximity with the cover frame assembly.
[00029] As per an efficacy of the present subject matter, the cover frame assembly enhances the aesthetic appeal of the two wheeled vehicle.
[00030] As per another efficacy of the present subject matter, the cover frame assembly aids in increasing battery life and durability through effective second power source cooling. Thus helps in avoiding the need of frequent replacement of the second power source, making the cover frame assembly economical for the rider of the vehicle.
[00031] In yet another efficacy of the present subject matter, the cover frame as described in the present subject matter ensures safety and comfort of the rider while his leg is in proximity of the heated region of the vehicle’s engine area.
[00032] Exemplary embodiments detailing features of the front cowl assembly, in accordance with the present invention will be described hereunder with reference to a motorcycle type saddle vehicle along with the accompanying drawings. Various aspects of different embodiments of the present invention will become discernible from the following description set out hereunder. Rather, the following description provides a convenient illustration for implementing exemplary embodiments of the invention. Further, it is to be noted that terms “upper”, “lower”, “right”, “left”, “front”, “forward”, “rearward”, “downward”, “upward”, “top”, “bottom”, “exterior”, “interior” and like terms are used herein based on the illustrated state or in a standing state of the two wheeled vehicle with a driver riding thereon. Moreover, terms like RH stand for right hand side and LH stands for left hand side with respect to the vehicle’s viewing point. Furthermore, a two wheeled vehicle longitudinal axis refers to a front to rear axis relative to the two wheeled vehicle, while a two wheeled vehicle lateral axis refers to a side to side, or left to right axis relative to the two wheeled vehicle. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of desCription and should not be regarded as limiting.
[00033] The nature and further characteristic features of the present invention will be made clearer from the following descriptions made with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[00034] Fig. 1 illustrates a right hand side view of a two wheeled vehicle 100 comprising a cover frame assembly 101 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The two wheeled vehicle 100 includes a main frame 103 to support different parts of said two wheeled vehicle 100. The main frame 103 includes a head tube (not shown) at its front end. The head tube (not shown) supports a steering shaft (not shown) rotatably in a certain range. In an upper portion of the head tube (not shown), a handlebar109 is rotatably integrally connected to the steering shaft (not shown). The handlebar 109 is used to steer the two wheeled vehicle 100 and is connected to a front wheel 104 through the steering shaft (not shown) and a front fork assembly 106. An upper portion of the front wheel 104 is covered by a front fender 116 which prevents mud and water from getting deflected towards the steering shaft. Further, the front fork assembly 106 is supported on the front fender 116 by means of a brace fender (not shown).
[00035] In a front portion of the body frame a fuel tank 117 is arranged immediately behind the handlebar 109 and is disposed over a first power source, for example an engine 119. A seat 110 is placed behind the fuel tank 117. The seat 110 includes a front rider seating portion 111b and pillion rider seating portion 111a. The pillion rider seating portion 111a is placed on the rear part of the main frame 103, where the rear part of main frame 103 is covered by the tail cover assembly.
[00036] For the safety of the rider and in conformance with the traffic rules, a headlamp unit 112 and a turn signal lamp unit 118 are provided in the front portion of the two wheeled vehicle 100. On the rear portion of the two wheeled vehicle 100 a tail lamp 113 is provided on the rear portion of the tail cover assembly.
[00037] Suspension systems are provided for comfortable steering of the two wheeled vehicle 100 on the road. The front fork assembly 106, which forms the front suspension system, serves as rigidity component just like the main frame 103. The front fork assembly 106 clamped to the head tube (not shown) through an upper bracket (not shown) and a lower bracket (not shown) is capable of being moved to the left and right. Further, a rear suspension system (not shown), which is a hydraulic damped arrangement, is connected to the main frame 103. The rear suspension system (not shown) comprises of at least one rear suspension (not shown) preferably disposed centrally in the longitudinal mid plane of the two wheeled vehicle 100. However, in a two wheeled vehicle 100 with two rear suspensions, the same may be disposed on the left side and the right side respectively of said two wheeled vehicle 100.
[00038] The first power source, for example the engine 119 is mounted to a front lower portion of the main frame 103 by means of an engine mounting bracket (not shown). The engine 119 is partially covered on the lower side of the engine 119 by cover engine lower 102. The engine 119 is equipped with an exhaust system that includes an exhaust pipe (not shown) connected to the engine 119 and a muffler 115 connected to the exhaust pipe. The muffler 115 extends rearwards along the right side of the rear wheel 105.
[00039] Further, a swing arm (not shown) extending rearwards is swingably connected to a lower rear portion of the main frame 103. The rear wheel 105 is rotatably supported at a rear end of the swing arm (not shown). Power from the engine 119 is transmitted to the rear wheel 105 through a power drive mechanism, such as a drive chain, so as to drive and rotate the rear wheel 105.
[00040] A rear fender 114 for covering an upper side of the rear wheel 105 is mounted to a rear portion of main frame 103 to prevent mud and water splashed by the rotating rear wheel 105 from entering the muffler 115, the engine 119 and other parts disposed close by. To enhance the overall aesthetics of the two wheeled vehicle 100 and to prevent undesired foreign particles from entering parts of the two wheeled vehicle 100, a plurality of rear covers (not shown) is attached to a rear portion of the main frame 103.
[00041] Area below the seat 110 and the fuel tank 117 of the two wheeled vehicle 100 is covered on both sides by a cover frame assembly 101. The cover frame assembly 101 is further connected to main frame 103 and tail cover assembly. The cover frame assembly 101 includes the one or more side covers (200, 300) (shown in Fig. 2 and Fig 3), for example, a side cover RH 300 and a side cover LH 200. Both the side cover RH 300 and the side cover LH 200 is further split into one or more parts for the ease of handling.
[00042] As shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 2, the one or more side covers (200, 300) further include one or more rear part (301, 201) and one or more front part (302, 202). The one or more front part (302, 202) includes at least one first portion (302b, 204) and at least one tapered portion (302c, 203).
[00043] Fig. 2 illustrates a left hand side view of a two wheeled vehicle 100 comprising a cover frame assembly 101 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The cover frame assembly 101 on the left hand side of the vehicle 100 includes a left hand side cover 200. The left hand side cover 200 further includes at least one rear part, herein called as a LH rear 201, and at least one front part, herein called as a LH front 202. The at least one LH front 202, further includes at least one first portion, herein called as a LH first portion 204, and at least one tapered portion, herein called as a LH tapered portion 203. The LH tapered portion 203 acts as an extended portion of the LH front 202 disposed substantially along the longitudinal axis of the first power source, for example the longitudinal axis of engine 119.The LH tapered portion 203 extends towards the cylinder head 303 (shown in Fig. 3) and has tapered end which is inwardly bent (herein called as a bent portion 602 (shown in Fig. 6) away from the cylinder head 303.
[00044] Fig. 3 illustrates an exterior view of the cover frame assembly 101 of a two wheeled vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The cover frame assembly 101 on the right hand side of the vehicle 100 includes a right hand side cover 300. The right hand side cover 300 further includes at least one rear part, herein called as a RH rear 301, and at least one front part, herein called as a RH front 302. The at least one RH front 302, further includes at least one first portion, herein called as a RH first portion 302 b, at least one tapered portion, herein called as a RH tapered portion 302c, and a protruded portion 302a. The RH tapered portion 302c is disposed at an angle ? of the two wheeled vehicle’s 100 engine’s cylinder head 303. The angle ? can be in between range of 35 degree to 45 degree angle. The orientation achieved by the RH tapered portion 30, because of the angle ? helps in better deflection of the hot air radiated from the engine 119. As the RH tapered portion 302c disposed at an angle ? acts as a barrier for isolation of the heated air radiated from the engine 119 which otherwise would have undesirably seeped in through the inner sides of the cover frame assembly 101 towards the internal components of the vehicle disposed in proximity with the cover frame assembly 101. Thus, the angle at which the RH tapered portion 302c is disposed helps in protecting the internal components of the vehicle disposed in proximity with the cover frame assembly 101. The tapered portion 302c of the RH rear 302 has a tapered end which is inwardly bent, having the bent portion 602 (shown in Fig. 6) away from the cylinder head 303.The lower part of the engine 304 is covered by a cover engine lower 102.
[00045] Fig.4illustrates an interior region of the right hand side cover 300 of the cover frame assembly 101of a two wheeled vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention with many parts omitted for clarity. The right hand side cover 300 of the cover frame assembly 101 herein called as a side cover RH 300 is further split into one or more parts for the ease of handling. The split parts comprise of a RH rear301and a RH front 302. A portion of the RHrear301and the RH front 302 overlaps with each other at an overlapped region 402. The RH rear 301 and the RH front 302 are detachably attached to each other at the overlapped region 402 by means of a plurality of fasteners 404. An additional add-on called as an deflector cover 401 is mounted on the inner portion of the overlapped region 402 of the RH rear 301 and RH front 302, just behind the protruded portion 302aby means of a heat staking process or a plurality of fasteners 601 (shown in Fig. 6). The RH front 302 further includes one or more parts comprising a RH tapered portion 302c and a RH first portion 302b. A second power source 403 for example, a battery 403 is disposed in the proximity of the deflector cover 401.
[00046] Fig. 5a illustrates an exterior side view of a right hand side cover 300 of a cover frame assembly 101 of a two wheeled vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The right hand side cover 300 of the cover frame assembly 101 herein called as a side cover RH 300 consists of a RH rear 301, RH front 302, an protruded portion 302a present on the overlapped region of the RH front 302, rear portion of the RH front 302 called as RH first portion 302b and an extended portion of RH front 302 along the engine axis called as RH tapered portion 302c. B-B signifies the cross sectional portion of the protruded portion 302a present on the overlapped region 402 (shown in Fig. 4) of the RH front 302, along the vertical axis of the cover frame 101 of a two wheeled vehicle 100.
[00047] Fig. 5b illustrates a sectional view of the protruded portion 302a present on the RH front 302(not shown) of the cover frame assembly 101 (not shown) of a two wheeled vehicle 100 along the B-B axis in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The cross sectional view of B-B consists of an protruded portion 302aand an deflector cover 401 that can be detachably attached by means of plurality of fasteners 601 or heat staking process.
[00048] Fig. 6 illustrates an exploded view of a cover frame assembly 101 of a two wheeled vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The cover frame assembly 101 in the present embodiment depicts the right hand side cover 300 herein called as a side cover RH 300 of the two wheeled vehicle. The RH front 302 comprises of a plurality of portions 302a, 302c, including a protruded portion 302a, and a RH tapered portion 302c. The protruded portion 302a comprises of an opening and said protruded portion 302a extends in a forward direction of the two wheeled vehicle 100. The nose of the RH tapered portion 302c extends towards the cylinder head 303 (shown in Fig. 1) and has tapered end referred to as the nose, which is inwardly bent 602 (shown in Fig. 6) away from the cylinder head 303 (shown in Fig. 1). The RH front 302 is detachably attached to the flat receiving portion of RH rear 301, herein called as a RH receiving end 301b, while overlapping each other. The RH rear 301 comprises of a RH receiving end 301b and a receiving opening 301a. The receiving opening 301a receives the protruded portion 302a from its one side and receives an deflector cover 401 from its other side. The RH front 302 is attached to the RH rear 301 by means of heat staking method or a plurality of fasteners 601, for example, two fasteners 601, such that the receiving opening 301a receives the protruded portion 302a.The deflector cover 401 is attached to the RH rear 301, such that the deflector cover 401 is placed exactly behind the protruded portion 302a protruding out of the receiving opening 301a. The deflector cover 401 is attached to the RH rear 301 by means of heat staking method or a plurality of fasteners 601, for example, two fasteners 601. The RH tapered portion 302c acts as a protective barrier for both the rider’s leg area present in the proximity of the engine area 303 (shown in Fig. 3) and for the internal components of the vehicle disposed in proximity with the cover frame assembly 101, for example battery 403 (shown in Fig. 4). Since the tapered portion 302c extends towards the cylinder head 303 (shown in Fig. 1), it shields the heated engine area which otherwise was in close proximity of the rider’s leg area in conventional two wheeled vehicles (not shown). Moreover, as the tapered portion 302c has a tapered end or nose which is inwardly bent, as a bent portion 602, away from the cylinder head 303, it acts as a barrier for isolation of the heated air radiated from the engine 119 which otherwise directly radiates onto the rider’s leg region. Additionally, the hot air in this vicinity especially during riding of the vehicle is capable of undesirably seeping in through the inner sides of the cover frame assembly 101 towards other vehicle system in conventional two wheeled vehicles (not shown). Thus, the tapered portion 302c along with its lateral flange wall functions as not just a heat barrier to blocking for the rider but also as a deflector to avoid flow of hot air on the inner side while protecting the internal components of the vehicle disposed in proximity with the cover frame assembly 101, for example battery 403 (shown in Fig. 4). The opening on the protruded portion 302a protruding out of the receiving opening 301a receives the natural cool air from the surrounding especially in vehicle running condition, which is further deflected towards the internal components of the vehicle 100 disposed in proximity with the cover frame assembly 101, for example battery 403 (shown in Fig. 4), by means of the deflector cover 401, that functions as an air deflector. The shape of the protruded portion 302a and the shape of the deflector cover 401 both conjointly help in a directed natural air flow towards the internal components of the vehicle 100 disposed in proximity with the cover frame assembly 101 such that effective cooling of the components are achieved.
[00049] Fig. 7a illustrates direction of natural cool air A1 flow at the exterior part of the cover frame assembly 101, through a protruded portion 302a present on the RH front 302 of the cover frame assembly 101 of a two wheeled vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The cover frame assembly 101 in the present embodiment depicts the right hand side cover 300 also called as a side cover RH 300. When the vehicle 100 is in motion, the natural cool air A1 seeps inside the side cover RH 300 through the opening on the protruded portion 302a present on the RH rear 302. The natural cool air A1 seeps in first through the said opening of the protruded portion 302a, then is received by the receiving opening 301a (shown in Fig. 6) and is further deflected in a directed manner towards the internal components of the vehicle 100 disposed in proximity with the RH rear 302 by means of the deflector cover 401 (shown in Fig. 6). As a considerable portion of the engine 119 area is exposed to the outside environment, the engine also receives the natural air A1 when the vehicle is in motion. This natural air A1 impinging the frontal & side regions of the engine, get heated because of the radiated heat from the engine 119 resulting in a hot air A2. The RH tapered portion 302c of the RH rear 302 has a tapered end or nose which is inwardly bent 602 away from the cylinder head 303. The RH tapered portion 302c, therefore acts as a barrier for the hot air A2 radiated from the engine 119 which otherwise is capable of seeping in through the inner sides of the side cover RH 300 in conventional two wheeled vehicles (not shown). Thus, the RH tapered portion 302c functions as a heat barrier by deflecting back most of the hot air A2, while protecting the internal components of the vehicle disposed in proximity with the cover frame assembly 101, for example battery 403 (shown in Fig. 4).
[00050] Fig. 7b illustrates direction of flow of natural cool air A1 towards the internal components of the vehicle disposed in proximity with the cover frame assembly 101, for example, towards a second power source 403 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The second power source mentioned herein can be a battery 403. The natural cool air A1 seeps in first through the opening on protruded portion 302a (shown in Fig. 6), then is received by the receiving opening 301a (shown in Fig. 6) and is further deflected in a directed manner towards the internal components of the vehicle 100 disposed in proximity with the RH rear 302 by means of the deflector cover 401.The deflector cover 401, functions as an air deflector that deflects the natural cool air towards the internal components of the vehicle 100 disposed in proximity with the RH rear 302. The shape of the protruded portion 302a (shown in Fig. 6) and the shape of the deflector cover 401 both conjointly help in a directed natural air flow towards the internal components of the vehicle 100 disposed in proximity with the cover frame assembly 101 such that effective cooling of the components is achieved. Thus the effective channelizing of the natural cool air flow A1 helps in effective cooling of the battery 403 and adjoining parts.
[00051] It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein. Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in the light of above disclosure. Therefore, within the scope of claims of the present subject matter, the present disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS:
100– Vehicle
101 – Cover frame assembly
102 – Cover engine lower
103 – Main frame
104- Front Wheel
105 – Rear wheel
106 – Front fork assembly
109 – Handlebar
110 – Seat
111a – Pillion rider seating portion
111b – Front rider seating portion
112 –Headlamp unit
113 – Tail lamp
114 – Rear fender
115 – Muffler
116 – Front fender
117 – Fuel tank
118 – Turn signal lamp unit
119 – Engine
120 – Tail cover assembly
200 –Side cover LH
201 – LH rear
202 –LH front
203 – LH tapered portion
204 – LH first portion
300 – Side cover RH
301 – RH rear
301a – Receiving opening
301b – RH receiving end
302 –RH front
302a – Protruded portion
302b – RH first portion
302c – RH tapered portion
303–Cylinder head
304– Lower part of the engine
401– Deflector cover
402– Overlapped region
403 – Battery
404, 601 – Fasteners
602- Bent portion
A1– Natural cool air
A2– Hot air
| Section | Controller | Decision Date |
|---|---|---|
| # | Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 202041017555-IntimationOfGrant23-02-2024.pdf | 2024-02-23 |
| 1 | 202041017555_Abstract_24-04-2020.jpg | 2020-04-24 |
| 2 | 202041017555-PatentCertificate23-02-2024.pdf | 2024-02-23 |
| 2 | 202041017555-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [24-04-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-04-24 |
| 3 | 202041017555-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [24-04-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-04-24 |
| 3 | 202041017555-AMENDED DOCUMENTS [26-01-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-01-26 |
| 4 | 202041017555-FORM 18 [24-04-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-04-24 |
| 4 | 202041017555-Annexure [26-01-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-01-26 |
| 5 | 202041017555-FORM 13 [26-01-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-01-26 |
| 5 | 202041017555-FORM 1 [24-04-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-04-24 |
| 6 | 202041017555-MARKED COPIES OF AMENDEMENTS [26-01-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-01-26 |
| 6 | 202041017555-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [24-04-2020(online)].jpg | 2020-04-24 |
| 7 | 202041017555-Written submissions and relevant documents [26-01-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-01-26 |
| 7 | 202041017555-DRAWINGS [24-04-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-04-24 |
| 8 | 202041017555-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [24-04-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-04-24 |
| 8 | 202041017555-Annexure [10-01-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-01-10 |
| 9 | 202041017555-Correspondence to notify the Controller [10-01-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-01-10 |
| 9 | 202041017555-Form 3_(After Filing)_28-12-2020.pdf | 2020-12-28 |
| 10 | 202041017555-Form 1_(After Filing)_28-12-2020.pdf | 2020-12-28 |
| 10 | 202041017555-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-12-01-2024).pdf | 2023-12-18 |
| 11 | 202041017555-Correspondence_28-12-2020.pdf | 2020-12-28 |
| 11 | 202041017555-FORM 3 [09-11-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-11-09 |
| 12 | 202041017555-FORM 3 [01-12-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-12-01 |
| 12 | 202041017555-REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED COPY [28-02-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-02-28 |
| 13 | 202041017555-FORM 3 [02-05-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-05-02 |
| 13 | 202041017555-FORM 3 [05-09-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-09-05 |
| 14 | 202041017555-CLAIMS [24-07-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-07-24 |
| 14 | 202041017555-Covering Letter [12-05-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-05-12 |
| 15 | 202041017555-DRAWING [24-07-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-07-24 |
| 15 | 202041017555-FER.pdf | 2022-01-24 |
| 16 | 202041017555-FER_SER_REPLY [24-07-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-07-24 |
| 16 | 202041017555-OTHERS [24-07-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-07-24 |
| 17 | 202041017555-OTHERS [24-07-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-07-24 |
| 17 | 202041017555-FER_SER_REPLY [24-07-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-07-24 |
| 18 | 202041017555-DRAWING [24-07-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-07-24 |
| 18 | 202041017555-FER.pdf | 2022-01-24 |
| 19 | 202041017555-CLAIMS [24-07-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-07-24 |
| 19 | 202041017555-Covering Letter [12-05-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-05-12 |
| 20 | 202041017555-FORM 3 [02-05-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-05-02 |
| 20 | 202041017555-FORM 3 [05-09-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-09-05 |
| 21 | 202041017555-FORM 3 [01-12-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-12-01 |
| 21 | 202041017555-REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED COPY [28-02-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-02-28 |
| 22 | 202041017555-Correspondence_28-12-2020.pdf | 2020-12-28 |
| 22 | 202041017555-FORM 3 [09-11-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-11-09 |
| 23 | 202041017555-Form 1_(After Filing)_28-12-2020.pdf | 2020-12-28 |
| 23 | 202041017555-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-12-01-2024).pdf | 2023-12-18 |
| 24 | 202041017555-Form 3_(After Filing)_28-12-2020.pdf | 2020-12-28 |
| 24 | 202041017555-Correspondence to notify the Controller [10-01-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-01-10 |
| 25 | 202041017555-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [24-04-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-04-24 |
| 25 | 202041017555-Annexure [10-01-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-01-10 |
| 26 | 202041017555-Written submissions and relevant documents [26-01-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-01-26 |
| 26 | 202041017555-DRAWINGS [24-04-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-04-24 |
| 27 | 202041017555-MARKED COPIES OF AMENDEMENTS [26-01-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-01-26 |
| 27 | 202041017555-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [24-04-2020(online)].jpg | 2020-04-24 |
| 28 | 202041017555-FORM 13 [26-01-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-01-26 |
| 28 | 202041017555-FORM 1 [24-04-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-04-24 |
| 29 | 202041017555-FORM 18 [24-04-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-04-24 |
| 29 | 202041017555-Annexure [26-01-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-01-26 |
| 30 | 202041017555-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [24-04-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-04-24 |
| 30 | 202041017555-AMENDED DOCUMENTS [26-01-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-01-26 |
| 31 | 202041017555-PatentCertificate23-02-2024.pdf | 2024-02-23 |
| 31 | 202041017555-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [24-04-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-04-24 |
| 32 | 202041017555-IntimationOfGrant23-02-2024.pdf | 2024-02-23 |
| 32 | 202041017555_Abstract_24-04-2020.jpg | 2020-04-24 |
| 1 | 202041017555E_23-12-2021.pdf |