Claims:I/We Claim:
A cover member (200) for a vehicle (100), said cover member (200) comprising:
a first portion (205);
a central portion (206); said central portion (206) includes a plurality of cut-outs (208, 208a); and
a second portion (207);
wherein,
said plurality of cut outs (208, 208a) includes a first cut out (208) and a second cut out (208a ), wherein said first cut outs (208) includes one or more grill member (209) embedded inside said first cut out (208); and said second cut out (208a) includes an inwardly depressed recess region (I).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second portion (207) being inclined downwardly and configured to form a curvature towards the ground by an angle ? with respect to a vertical first plane (XX)’.
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cover member (200) includes one or more mounting provisions (A, B, C, D, E) and corresponding one or more fasteners (AA, BB, CC, DD, EE).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cover member (200) covers one or more electronic component (300) of said vehicle (100).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said one or more electronic component (300) being a control unit.
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more grill member (209) being integrated with said central portion (206) of said cover member (200).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more grill member (209) being snap fitted or detachably attached to said central portion (206) of said cover member (200)
The cover member (200) for a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cover member (200) being detachably attached to a RH cover (202) of a fuel tank assembly (120), on front lower portion of said RH cover (202) in proximity of a head tube (199).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said one or more mounting provisions (A, B, C, D, E) include a first mounting provision (A), a second mounting provision (B), a third mounting provision (C), a fourth mounting provision (D) and a fifth mounting provision (E), wherein said fourth mounting provision (D) along with a fastening means (DD), attaches said cover member (200) to at least a portion of a frame assembly (196) of said vehicle (100).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said fourth mounting provision (D) along with a fastening means (DD), attaches said cover member (200) to at least a portion of a LH cover (201) of a fuel tank assembly (120).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said first mounting provision (A) along with a fastening means (AA), attaches said cover member (200) to at least a portion of a top cover (203) of a fuel tank assembly (120).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said second mounting provision (B) along with a fastening means (BB), attaches said cover member (200) to at least a portion of a RH cover (202) of a fuel tank assembly (120) of said vehicle (100).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said third provision (C) along with a fastening means (CC) and said fifth provision (E) along with a fastening means (EE), attaches said cover member (200) to at least a portion of a frame assembly side cover (198) of said vehicle (100).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first cut out (208) being a substantial inverted L shaped member of said cover member (200).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second cut out (208a) being a substantial C shaped member of said cover member (200).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more grill member (209) being one or more substantial trapezoidal shape member.
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more grill member (209) being a meshed member.
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said angle ? ranges in between 45° to 80° .
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said curvature being tangent to a wheel diameter of a front wheel (185) of said vehicle (100).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said cover member (200) covers one or more electronic component (300) and said curvature being configured towards said one or more electronic component (300).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second cut out (208a) is configured to route and guiding one or more cable members (302).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cover member (200) being disposed in a first region (301), said first region (301) being a region positioned substantially in a downward front portion of a fuel tank assembly (120), on the rearmost front lower side of the RH cover (202), in proximity with at least a member of the frame assembly (196) and substantially vertically above a front wheel (185) of said vehicle (100).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein an electronic component (300) covered by said cover member (200) is accessible by means of dismantling at least one of the mounting provisions (A, B, C, D, E) and wherein, said cover frame (200) is capable of being accessed swingably rotatably.
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said one or more electronic component (300) at least partially overlaps said fuel tank assembly (120) and said one or more electronic component (300) is in proximity of said head tube (199).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said one or more electronic component (300) being configured on one of a left and a right side of a longitudinal mid plane of said vehicle (100) and covered by said cover member (200) to protect said one or more electronic component (300).
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cover member (200) being a vehicle cover member.
The cover member (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said one or more electronic component (300) is disposed underneath said cover member (200) and major surface area of said one or more electronic component (300), faces sidewards of said vehicle (100), wherein said one or more electronic component (300) being configured with surface fins which enable enhanced cooling by the air guided by the recess.
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
The present subject matter described herein generally relates to a vehicle. More particularly, a cover a member for a vehicle.

BACKGROUND
Typically, an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system is coupled with an Electric control Unit (ECU) and uses various sensors to control an internal combustion engine towards reducing emissions, fuel economy as well as meeting drive ability requirements of a vehicle. Further, to reduce excess fuel consumption, an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) is also incorporated in vehicles. The ISG cranks the engine and generates assisting power as well as functioning as a magneto to charge the vehicle battery and / or supply power to one or more electrical loads of the vehicle. In some cases, the ISG is also provided with automatic idle start-stop functionality. Accordingly, when the vehicle momentarily halts, the ISG senses the same and shuts off the engine to save consumption of the fuel. Once the user actuates throttle of the vehicle, the ISG starts the engine immediately thus reducing the fuel consumption. As such, the ISG is also coupled with the ECU which controls the operation of the ISG.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The detailed description is described with reference to an embodiment of a saddle type two wheeled vehicle along with the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 illustrates a side view of a front portion of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 illustrates a front perspective view of a front portion of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, while eliminating certain parts of the vehicle, for the purpose of clarity.
Figure 4 illustrates a side front exploded view of a front portion of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, while eliminating certain parts of the vehicle, for the purpose of clarity.
Figure 5 illustrates a front exploded view of a front portion of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, while eliminating certain parts of the vehicle, for the purpose of clarity.
Figure 6 illustrates an inner perspective view of a cover member for a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 illustrates a side perspective view of a cover member for a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Generally, two-wheeler vehicles are provided with an integrated starter-generator (ISG). The ISG is an electrical machine that is capable of performing both the starting and generation operations. Typically, a single control unit is used in such vehicles as an integrated control unit, that can operate both the ISG and also as an engine control unit. There may be a single integrated control unit or two separate control units separately controlling the ISG and the engine depending upon the necessity and the design of the vehicle.
Usually in such two wheeled vehicle, design of a single integrated control unit makes it larger and bulky requiring considerable space to be accommodated safely as well as securely within the vehicle. Similarly, when two separate control units are used, a separate defined space is required for both the control units controlling the engine and the ISG as well as considerable number of wiring harness.
Typically, some known arts disclose mounting of the control unit such as an ISG control unit below a seat assembly of a vehicle. Some other known arts specifically disclose disposal of the ISG control unit on a middle part of frame of a vehicle, which is usually positioned below the seat cushion, while the inner chamber of the ISG control unit mount is usually sealed by the seat cushion.
Such disposal of the ISG control unit below the seat of the vehicle occupies considerable space which further compromises with the intended utility space below the seat. This is a major challenge, especially in motor vehicles with a step-through layout as the user expects large amount of utility space below the seat considering the needs of accommodating two helmets or even a full mask helmet or other requirements related to storage.
Certain known arts also disclose about providing a fuel tank below the seat of the vehicle along with the utility unit. In such vehicles where already the utility space is limited because of the fuel tank presence; an additional provision for providing two control units or a single large integrated control unit either further compromises with the utility space or eats into volume of the fuel tank.
Also, other known arts disclose about usage of an additional bracket or a cross-member that needs to be provided to mount the control unit such as the ISG control unit on to the frame below the seat. In such scenarios if a bracket is provided for mounting the control unit, an extra space needs to be created for accommodating the bracket and the control unit. This extra space is usually between a style panel of the vehicle and the utility space. When such additional bracket is used, it again affects the utility space as the additional bracket accommodated on the style panel runs across the rear frames of the vehicle. Therefore, because of such additional bracket either the utility space is compromised or the style panels of the vehicle are required to be made wider to accommodate the additional bracket.
Some other known arts disclose about accommodating the control unit, such as an ISG, within the side panels of the vehicle. Again, because of such accommodation within the style panels of the vehicle, the style panels need to be made wider as well as stiffer to accommodate the control unit (s) both of which are undesirable owing to adverse impact on weight and compact vehicle layout.
Further, such location of the control unit (s) below the seat or within the side panels poses serviceability issue, as the utility box or the side panels or both require to be removed in order to access the control unit (s) making the whole servicing process cumbersome and time consuming. Moreover, since in above disclosed known arts usually the electrical components, for example a battery is located at a different location than that of the control unit (s), such a configuration creates the problems in electrical fault detection due to long wiring harness. This is a major challenge because, the battery, ISG controller and the ECU(s) for controlling the ISG and the battery are critical components of the vehicle, and require time to time inspection of electrical connections between them to ensure timely electrical faults detection and periodic service diagnosis.
Other known arts disclose about vehicles, such as a motorcycle, having the ISG control unit, located below a fuel tank of the vehicle. Such location also poses serviceability and accessibility issues, because the fuel tank assembly as a whole needs to be disassembled to service or replace the part i.e., ISG control unit. Moreover, since the ISG control unit is an electric part, it is necessary to cover it with a cover especially designed to aid in avoiding water or dust entry in the control unit terminal.
If the ISG control unit is placed separately in a separate cover alongside the fuel tank assembly, the mounting of the ISG control unit would be visible to the rider and increases the space taken by the vehicle, thereby compromising compactness of the vehicle. Such visibility of the ISG controller compromises with the aesthetic appeal of the vehicle. Moreover, an extra part added on the fuel tank assembly of the vehicle, acts as an obstruction for the rider and therefore poses discomfort for the rider, while riding the vehicle.
Also, in known arts it is seen, that such extra added covers are not aerodynamically feasible for the vehicle. Because if such extra part or cover is placed perpendicular to the flow of the direction of air, the drag with respect to the extra part increases considerably. Drag is an aerodynamic force that opposes the vehicle’s motion through air and is generated because of the different velocities between any solid object and air. Since, increased drag opposes the vehicle’s motion, the load on the engine increases to enable the swift and uninterrupted movement of the vehicle. Resultant to which the overall efficiency of the vehicle engine is compromised because of reduced mileage.
Moreover, since the ISG control unit being an electric part generates heat over the time period, the ISG control unit needs to be impinged with adequate air flow in the vehicle running condition. Therefore, placement of the ISG control unit in a close compartment usually prevents effecting cooling of the ISG control unit.
Hence, there is a need to create an improved vehicle layout design with a dedicated protective cover for configuring the electronic component, for example, the ISG control units across vehicles, which overcomes all problems cited above and other problems from known arts. The layout design and the design of the cover need to be such that it is aerodynamically suitable especially for a compact vehicle. Along with it the cover should be aesthetically appealing and provide ease in accessibility, serviceability as well as fault detection, while at the same time the entry of contaminants such as dust and water is prevented and effective cooling of the ISG control unit is maintained.
The present subject matter has been devised in view of the above circumstances as well as solving other problems of the known art.
The present subject matter discloses a saddle type vehicle which includes configured with a cover member disposed on a front lower portion of a RH cover of a vehicle, in proximity of a head tube, when viewed from front of said vehicle.
As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the vehicle includes one or more electric component, for example a control unit, located ahead of a fuel tank assembly, in proximity of a head tube of the vehicle. The electronic component is covered by means of a cover member on right-hand side of the vehicle.
As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the cover member is capable of being attached to the fuel tank assembly and the frame assembly of the vehicle, by means of one or more provisions present on the cover member, fastened by means of one or more fastening means.
As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the cover member for the vehicle comprises of a first portion, a central portion, and a second portion. The second portion includes a plurality of cut outs.
As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the plurality of cut outs includes a first cut out and a second cut out. The first cut outs includes one or more grill member embedded inside the first cut out, and second cut out includes an inwardly depressed region. The second portion being inclined downwardly and configured to form a curvature towards the ground forming an angle ? with respect to a vertical first plane.
As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the one or more grill member is either embedded inside the first cut out, or detachably attached to the central portion of the cover member.
As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the one or more cut out is a substantial inverted L shaped member of the cover member.
As per other aspect of the present subject matter, the first cut out is a substantial inverted L shaped member. .
As per alternate embodiment the control unit is an ISG control unit.
As per another embodiment the one or more grill members are meshed structures of any shape and size. For example, substantial trapezoidal shape member.
As per an alternate embodiment the vehicle can be a two-wheeler or a three-wheeler or a four-wheeler vehicle.
Exemplary embodiments detailing features regarding the aforesaid and other advantages of the present subject matter will be described hereunder with reference to 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. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof. Further, it is to be noted that terms “upper”, “down”, “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 vehicles with a driver riding thereon. Furthermore, arrows wherever provided in the top right corner of figure(s) in the drawings depicts direction with respect to the vehicle, wherein an arrow F denotes front direction, an arrow R indicates rear direction, an arrow Up denotes upward direction, an arrow Dw denotes downward direction, an arrow RH denotes right side, and an arrow LH denotes left side. 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.
Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle 100 includes a frame assembly 196 to support different parts of the vehicle 100. In an upper portion of the frame assembly 196, a handlebar assembly 115 is rotatably integrally connected to the steering shaft (not shown). The handlebar assembly 115 is used to steer the vehicle 100 and is connected to a front wheel 185 through the steering shaft (not shown) and a front fork assembly (not shown).
An upper portion of the front wheel 185 is covered by a front fender 190 which prevents mud and water from getting deflected towards the steering shaft (not shown). Further, the front fork assembly (not labeled) is supported on the front fender 190 by means of a brace fender (not shown).
In a front portion of the frame assembly 196 a fuel tank assembly 120 is arranged immediately behind the handlebar assembly 115 and is disposed over a first power source, for example an engine assembly 180. A seat assembly 125 is placed behind the fuel tank assembly 120. The seat assembly 125 includes a front rider seating portion and a pillion rider seating portion. The pillion rider seating portion is placed on the rear part of the frame assembly 196, where the rear part of the frame assembly 196 is covered by the tail cover assembly 130.
For the safety of the rider and in conformance with the traffic rules, a headlamp assembly 105 that includes a headlamp 110 and front indicator lights 140a are provided in the front portion of the vehicle 100.
The headlamp 110 assembled with a housing headlamp rear is supported by a front fork lower bracket which has a pivot axis for the head lamp 110 beam adjustment. On the rear portion of the two wheeled vehicle 100 a tail lamp (not labeled) and rear indicator light 140b are provided on the rear portion of the tail cover assembly 130. Above the tail cover assembly 130 and behind the seat assembly 125, a pillion handle 135 is provided for the pillion rider to grab.
Suspension systems are provided for comfortable steering of the two wheeled vehicle 100 on the road. A front suspension assembly 195 serves as rigidity component for the front portion of the vehicle 100 just like the frame assembly 196. The front suspension assembly 195 clamped to the head tube (not labelled) through an upper bracket (not labelled ) and a lower bracket (not labelled ) is capable of being moved to the left and right. Further, a rear suspension system 160, which is a hydraulic damped arrangement, is connected to the frame assembly 196. The rear suspension system 160 comprises of at least one rear suspension 160 preferably disposed centrally in the longitudinal mid plane of the vehicle 100. However, in a vehicle 100 with two rear suspensions, the same may be disposed on the left side and the right side respectively of the vehicle 100.
The first power source, for example the engine assembly 180 is mounted to a front lower portion of the frame assembly 196 by means of an engine mounting bracket (not shown). The engine assembly 180 is partially covered on the lower side of the engine assembly 180 by an engine cover 175. The engine assembly 180 is equipped with an exhaust system that includes an exhaust pipe (not labeled) connected to the engine assembly 180 and a muffler assembly 155 connected to the exhaust pipe. The muffler assembly 155 extends rearwards along the right side of the rear wheel 150.
Further, a swing arm (not labeled) extending rearwards is swingably connected to a lower rear portion of the vehicle 100. The rear wheel 150 is rotatably supported at a rear end of the swing arm (not labeled). Power from the engine assembly 180 is transmitted to the rear wheel 150 through a power drive mechanism, such as a drive chain, so as to drive and rotate the rear wheel 150. A center stand 165 is provided in between the front wheel 185 and the rear wheel 150 for parking the vehicle 100.
A rear fender 145 for covering an upper side of the rear wheel 150 is mounted to a rear portion of the vehicle 100 to prevent mud and water splashed by the rotating rear wheel 150 from entering the muffler assembly 155, the engine assembly 180 and other parts disposed close by. To enhance the overall aesthetics of the vehicle 100 and to prevent undesired foreign particles from entering parts of the vehicle 100, a plurality of rear covers (not labeled) is attached to a rear portion of the frame assembly 196.
Area below the seat assembly 125 and the fuel tank assembly 120 of the vehicle 100 is covered on both sides by a cover frame assembly 170. The cover frame assembly 170 includes the one or more side covers. XX’ represents vehicle length wise longitudinal direction.
Figure 2 illustrates a side view of a front portion of a vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The frame assembly 196 of the vehicle 100 supports different parts of the vehicle 100. In an upper portion of the frame assembly 196, a handlebar assembly 115 is rotatably integrally connected to the steering shaft (not shown). The front portion of the vehicle 100, includes a front wheel 185, supported by a pair of front suspension 195. The front suspension 195 further is connected to the steering system of the vehicle 100. An upper portion of the front wheel 185 is covered by a front fender 190 which prevents mud and water from getting deflected towards the steering shaft (not shown). Further, the front fork assembly (not labeled) is supported on the front fender 190 by means of a brace fender (not shown).
A fuel tank assembly 120 is arranged immediately behind the handlebar assembly 115 and before a seat assembly 125 (shown in Figure 1) of the vehicle 100. The fuel tank assembly 120 is disposed over a first power source, for example an engine assembly 180. The side portions between the side front region of the fuel tank assembly 120 and the steering system of the vehicle 100 is covered on both sides by means of one or more frame assembly side covers 198, to hide the details shown by the frame assembly 196 of the vehicle.
Figure 3 illustrates a front perspective view of a front portion of a vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, while eliminating certain parts of the vehicle 100, for the purpose of clarity. An electric component 300, for example a control unit, is located at least partially ahead of a fuel tank assembly 120, in proximity of a head tube 199 of the vehicle 100. The head tube 199 is a part of the frame assembly 196 of the vehicle 100. In an alternate embodiment the control unit is an ISG control unit.
The electronic component 300 is covered by means of a cover member 200 on RH side of the vehicle 100. In an alternate embodiment the electronic component 300 is covered by means of a cover member 200 on LH side of the vehicle 100. The location of the present embodiment, aids in easy accessibility of electric component 300 during servicing of the vehicle 100 or the electronic component 300 itself.
The fuel tank assembly 120 includes a LH cover 201 present on the left-hand side of the fuel tank assembly 120, a RH cover 202 present on the right-hand side of the fuel tank assembly 120, a top cover 203 present on the top portion of the fuel tank assembly 120. The RH cover 202 includes a detachably attached cover member 200, being a member of said RH cover 200. The cover member 200 is disposed on a front lower portion of the RH cover 202, which is in proximity of the head tube 199.
Figure 4 illustrates a side front perspective view of a front portion of a vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, while eliminating certain parts of the vehicle 100, for the purpose of clarity. The present figure, illustrates that the electronic component 300, for example, an ISG control unit, is placed in proximity of the head tube 196 (shown in Figure 3), on a substantially RH side of the vehicle 100. The electronic component 300 is covered by the cover member 200 on the RH side in a defined first region 301, shown by dotted rectangle. The first region 301 being a region positioned substantially in a downward front portion of a fuel tank assembly 120, on the rear most, front lower side of the RH cover 202, in proximity with at least a member of the frame assembly 196 and substantially vertically above a front wheel 185 (shown in Fig. 1) of the vehicle 100.
As per an alternate embodiment, the electronic component 300 is capable of being located on a LH side of the vehicle 100, and the cover member 200, covers the electronic component 300 on the LH side of the vehicle 100.
Figure 5 illustrates a front partially exploded perspective view of a front portion of a vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, while eliminating certain parts of the vehicle 100, for the purpose of clarity. The present figure, illustrates, that the cover member 200 covers one or more electronic component 300. Further, the cover member 200 is capable of being attached to the fuel tank assembly 120 and the frame assembly 196 of the vehicle 100, by means of one or more provisions present on the cover member 200, fastened by means of one or more fastening means.
For example, the number of provisions present on the cover member 200 are five in number. A first provision ‘A’, along with a fastening means AA, aids in attachment of the cover member 200 to at least a portion of the top cover 203 of the fuel tank assembly 120. A second provision B, along with a fastening means BB, aids in attachment of the cover member 200 to at least a portion of the RH cover 202 of the fuel tank assembly 120. A third provision C along with fastener CC and a fifth provision E along with fastener EE, aids in attachment of the cover member 200 to at least a portion of the frame assembly side cover 198 of the vehicle 100, and a fourth provision D, along with fastening means DD aids in attachment of the cover member 200 to at least a portion of the frame assembly 196 of the vehicle 100.
As per an alternate embodiment, fourth provision D, along with fastener DD aids in attachment of the cover member 200 to at least a portion of the LH cover 201 of the fuel tank assembly 120.
As per an alternate embodiment, fourth provision D, along with fastener DD aids in attachment of the cover member 200 to at least a portion of the LH cover 201 of the fuel tank assembly 120.
As per an alternate embodiment, the cover member 200 is accessible by means of accessing at least one of the mounting provisions (A, B, C, D, E) and the cover frame 200 is capable of being accessed swingably rotatably.
Since, mounting provisions (A, B, C, D, E) along with respective fasteners (AA, BB, CC, DD, EE) are lesser in number as compared to the known arts, and the cover member 200 can be accessed by removing only one of the fasteners attached to one of the mounting provision, thereby easy disassembly of the cover member 200 to the access the underlying one or more electronic component 300 is ensured. Such lesser number of mounting provisions (A, B, C, D, E) also aids in reduction of complexity in assembly of the cover member 200.
Moreover, the layout disposition of cover member 300 is configured at a position substantially in a downward front portion of a fuel tank assembly 120, on the rearmost front lower side of the RH cover 202, in proximity with at least a member of the frame assembly 196 and substantially vertically above a front wheel 185 of the vehicle 100. As a result, position of the cover member 300 is visible from front of the vehicle and thereby the cover member 200 can be removed and the electronic component 300 placed inside can be accessed without removing any other part. Resultant to which, it becomes easier for the service personal to dismantl the cover member 200, without disturbing the other covers of the nearby components.
As per an embodiment, the electronic component 300 covered by the cover member 200 is accessible by means of accessing one of the mounting provisions (A, B, C, D, E) and the cover frame 200 is capable of being opened in a swingable rotatable manner. This feature helps in quick removal as well as assembly of the electronic component 300 and thereby increases the ease of accessibility.
Figure 6 illustrates an inner perspective view of a cover member 200 for a vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
The cover member 200 for the vehicle 100 comprises of a first portion 205, a central portion 206, and a second portion 207. The first portion 205 is the portion of the cover member 200 above a dotted line L’L, as shown in the present illustration. The central portion 206 of the cover member 200 is the portion of the cover member in between the dotted line L’L and a dotted line M’M as shown in the present illustration. The second portion 207 of the cover member 200 is the portion below the dotted line M’M, as shown in the present illustration.
The central portion 206 includes a plurality of cut-outs (208, 208a). The plurality of cut outs includes a first cut out 208 and a second cut out 208a. The first cut outs 208 includes one or more grill member 209 embedded inside the first cut out 208; and the second cut out 208a includes an inwardly depressed recess region I.
The first cut out 208 is a substantial inverted L shaped member of said cover member 200 one or more cut out 208 is a substantial inverted L shaped member of the cover member 200, when viewed from a top perspective. The second cut out 208a is a substantial C shaped member of the cover member 200. The C shaped member is formed by an inward depressed recess region I on the central portion 206 of the cover member 200. The inward depressed region I is shown by the dotted oval region as shown in the present illustration.
The first cut out 208 includes one or more grill member 209 embedded inside the one or more cut out 208.
The unique shape described above of the cover member 200, along with the first cut out 208 provided with one or more grill member 209 and the second cut out 208a, aids in directing the cooling air towards the cut-out 208, and thereby towards the one or more electronic component 300, when the vehicle 100 is in moving condition and the air is flowing against the vehicle 100.
As per an alternate embodiment, the one or more grill member 209 is integrated with the central portion 206 of the cover member 200.
As per another embodiment, the one or more grill member 209 is snap fitted or attached to the central portion 206 of the cover member 200.
The one or more grill members 209 are one or more substantial trapezoidal shape members either embedded in the first cut out 208 of the central portion 206 of the cover member 200 or detachably attached to the first cut out 208 of the central portion 206 of the cover member 200. As per an alternate embodiment, the one or more grill members 209 are meshed structures of any shape and size.
The trapezoidal shape and the meshed feature of the one or more grill member 209 ensures effective trapping of contaminants, such as water and dust, when the air gushes towards the cut out 208 in vehicle 100 running condition.
As per an embodiment, the second cut out 208a is capable of routing and guiding one or more cable members 302, thereby providing proper routing to the one or more cable members 302.
Figure 7 illustrates a side perspective view of a cover member 200 for a vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The side perspective view of the cover member 200 illustrates that the second portion 207 of the cover member 200, which is downward potion of the cover member 200, is being inclined downwardly and configured to form a curvature towards the ground by an angle ? with respect to a vertical first plane XX’. The curvature is tangent to a wheel diameter of a front wheel 185 of the vehicle 100.The vertical first plane XX’ is a straight vertical line drawn towards the ground and is tangential to the curve surface joining the first portion 205 and the centre portion 206.
As per an embodiment, the angle ? can make angles in a range of 45° to 80°.
The cover member 200 also aids in reducing the drag of the vehicle 100. The drag is an aerodynamic force that opposes the vehicle’s motion through air and is generated because of the different velocities between any solid object and moving air. The drag is more when there is a perpendicular contact between the solid object and the moving air towards the solid object.
Since, the curvature of the second portion 207 formed by being inclined towards the ground ensures that the overall cover member 200 is not placed directly perpendicular to the flow of the direction of air , when the vehicle is in moving condition. Thereby the cover member becomes aerodynamically feasible for the vehicle. As the inclined curvature of the second portion 207 decreases the drag with respect to the vehicle. With decreased drag, the overall load on the engine decreases which enables swift and uninterrupted movement of the vehicle 100. Resultant to which the overall efficiency of the vehicle 100 engine is improved.
As per an embodiment, the inclined curvature of the second portion 207 is towards the ground and away from one or more electronic component 300, wherein the cover member 200 covers one or more electronic component 300.
As per an aspect, the one or more electronic component 300 at least partially overlaps the fuel tank assembly 120 and the one or more electronic component 300 is in proximity of the head tube 199. The one or more electronic component 300 is configured on one of a left and a right side of a longitudinal mid plane of the vehicle 100 and covered by the cover member 200 to protect the one or more electronic component 300. The cover member 200 being a vehicle cover member.
As per an embodiment, the one or more electronic component 300 is disposed underneath the cover member 200 and major surface area of the one or more electronic component 300, faces sidewards of the vehicle 100. The one or more electronic component 300 being configured with surface fins which enable enhanced cooling by the air guided by the recess.
The inclined curvature of the cover member 200 enables the cover member 200 to adequately accommodate nearly all types of the one or more electronic component 300 with adequate clearances which are required for the vehicle 100 in running condition.
Moreover, the cover member 200 completely covers the electronic component 300 and thus protects the electronic component 300 from direct entry of contaminants, such as dust and water.
Moreover, the inclined curvature of the cover member 200 provides an aesthetic appeal to the cover member 200, by giving the mirage that the cover member 200 merges with the other cover parts of the fuel tank assembly 120 (shown in Fig. 3).
As per an alternate benefit, the inclined curvature of the cover member 200, additionally enables the air to be directed also towards the cylinder head of the power unit of the vehicle 100. Thereby ensuring more effective cooling of the engine along with the electronic component.
Therefore, the present subject matter aids in serving the function of covering the required electrical component 300 and protecting the electrical component 300 against contaminant entry while ensuring entry of cooling air towards the cut-out 208.
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
105: Headlamp assembly
110: Headlamp
115: Handlebar assembly
120: Fuel tank assembly
125: Seat assembly
130: Tail cover assembly
135: Pillion handle
140a: Front indicator lights
140b: Rear indicator lights
145: Rear fender
150: Rear wheel
155: Muffler assembly
160: Rear suspension system
165: Centre stand
170: Cover frame assembly
175: Engine cover
180: Engine assembly
185: Front wheel
190: Front fender
195: Front suspension
196: Frame assembly
197: Mirror units
198: Frame assembly cover
199: Head tube
200: Cover member
201: Front cover LH
202: Front cover RH
203: Central cover
205: First portion
206: Central portion
207: Second portion
208: First cut out
208a: Second cut out
209: Grill member
300: Electronic component
301: First region
302: Cable members
A: First provision
B: Second provision
C: Third provision
D: Fourth provision
E: Fifth provision
AA, BB,CC, DD, EE: Fasteners