Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present disclosure relates to a field of battery of automobiles. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a cover system adapted to house the battery of the vehicle and configured to facilitate removal of the battery from 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] With the increasing popularity of new energy vehicles, the use of power batteries in new energy vehicles is becoming more and more demanding. Especially, a requirement of a user for endurance mileage of the new energy vehicle continuously increases. The total capacity of a battery or a battery pack used by the new energy vehicle needs to be continuously improved. In addition, it is required to adequately house the battery or the battery pack in a casing or a cover assembly, which also facilitates in installation of the battery or the battery pack into a body frame of the vehicle and removal of the battery or the battery pack into a body frame of the vehicle.
[004] Existing designs of the cover assemblies comprise a plurality of cases coupled to each other for housing the battery or the battery pack, and a lid member for enclosing an upper side of the battery or the battery pack. Said existing cover assemblies are cumbersome and bulky and it is very difficult to remove the battery or the battery pack from the vehicle with said existing cover assemblies. Also, due to complex design of the cover assembly and heavy weight of the battery, removal of battery needs multiple steps/ operations for dismantling of the cover assembly, for example, taking-off the battery band, etc., and the user is required to use both the hands for removing the battery and it is difficult to remove the battery with only one hand.
[005] Accordingly, there remains a need in the domain for an improved cover system of battery that can overcome at least the problems identified above and that facilitates easy and convenient removal of the battery/ batter pack from the vehicle.

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/method 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] Pursuant to an aspect of the present disclosure, in an embodiment, a cover system is disclosed. The cover system is adapted to house a battery of a vehicle. The cover system comprises a fist case and a second case adapted to be coupled with the first case for housing the battery of the vehicle. The cover system further comprises a strap having a first end coupled to the first case and a second end coupled to the second case.
[008] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the first case has a locking flap extending outwardly from an end wall thereof, and the second case has a locking flap extending outwardly from an end wall thereof. The first end of the strap is coupled to the locking flap of the first case and the second end of the strap is coupled to the locking flap of the second case.
[009] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the strap is accessible from an opening defined in a frame of the vehicle. The strap, the first case and the second case along with the battery come out of the frame of the vehicle, when the strap is pulled through the opening.
[010] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, one of the first case and the second case comprises a plurality of engagement lugs formed along a periphery of side walls of the first case or the second case. Further, other of the first case and the second case comprises a plurality of engagement holes defined along the periphery of side walls of the first case or the second case. The plurality of engagement lugs is receivable in a corresponding engagement hole for coupling the second case with the first case for housing the battery of the vehicle.
[011] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the plurality of engagement lugs snap-fits into the corresponding engagement hole.
[012] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the first end of the strap is riveted to the locking flap of the first case and the second end of the strap is riveted to the locking flap of the second case.
[013] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the strap is either made of nylon or flexible material.
[014] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking flaps of the first case and the second case are engageable with a corresponding stay element formed on a frame of the vehicle for locking the cover system with the frame of the vehicle.
[015] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking flaps of the first case and the second case disengage from the corresponding stay element, by pulling the strap for unlocking the cover system from the frame of the vehicle.
[016] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the first case and the second case comprise one or more strap passages to facilitate connecting the strap with the locking flaps of the first case and the second case at an inner side of the cover system.
[017] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking flaps are made of plastic.
[018] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking flaps are made of flexible material.
[019] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the first case and the second case comprise lateral guides adjacent to the locking flap. The lateral guides are adapted to be slidably received in guides of a stay element for engagement of the locking flap with the stay element.
[020] Pursuant to another aspect of the present disclosure, in an embodiment, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a frame, a front wheel and a rear wheel, a drive unit and a transmission unit for driving the vehicle, a battery for supplying energy to components of the vehicle, and a cover system adapted to house the battery. The cover system comprises a first case and a second case adapted to be coupled with the first case for housing the battery of the vehicle. The first case has a locking flap extending outwardly from an end wall thereof. The second case has a locking flap extending outwardly from an end wall thereof. The cover system further comprises a strap having a first end coupled to the locking flap of the first case and a second end coupled to the locking flap of the second case.
[021] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the strap is accessible from an opening defined in the frame of the vehicle. The strap, the first case and the second case along with the battery come out of the frame of the vehicle, when the strap is pulled through the opening.
[022] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, one of the first case and the second case comprises a plurality of engagement lugs formed along a periphery of side walls of the first case or the second case. Further, other of the first case and the second case comprises a plurality of engagement holes defined along the periphery of side walls of the first case or the second case. The plurality of engagement lugs snap-fits in a corresponding engagement hole for coupling the second case with the first case for housing the battery of the vehicle.
[023] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the strap and/ or the locking flaps are made of nylon, plastic or flexible material.
[024] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking flaps of the first case and the second case are engageable with a corresponding stay element formed on the frame of the vehicle for locking the cover system with the frame of the vehicle.
[025] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the first case and the second case comprise one or more strap passages to facilitate connecting the strap with the locking flap of the first case and the second case at an inner side of the cover system. Further, the first end of the strap is riveted to the locking flap of the first case and the second end of the strap is riveted to the locking flap of the second case. Furthermore, the locking flaps of the first case and the second case disengage from a corresponding stay element, by pulling the strap for unlocking the cover system from the frame of the vehicle.
[026] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the first case and the second case comprise lateral guides adjacent to the locking flap. The lateral guides are adapted to be slidably received in guides of a stay element for engagement of the locking flap with the stay element.
[027] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the cover system of the present disclosure requires less number of parts compared to the existing cover assemblies, thereby reducing weight and cost of the cover system of the present disclosure.
[028] Further, the cover system of the present disclosure requires a smaller number of operations for removing the battery from the vehicle, thereby making removal of the battery easy and convenient. Additionally, with the cover system of the present disclosure, the battery can be removed with a single operation and also with use of only one hand by pulling the strap of the cover system, which is like pulling a handbag or a briefcase.
[029] 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.
[030] 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
[031] 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:

[032] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a cover system of a vehicle, the cover system housing a battery of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[033] FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of the cover system of FIG. 1 and the battery of the vehicle, the cover system engaged with stay elements provided on a frame of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[034] FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded view of cases of the cover system of FIG. 1, the cases configured to be disposed around the battery of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[035] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a first case and a strap of the cover system of FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[036] FIG. 5 illustrates another perspective view of the first case of the cover system of FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[037] FIG. 6 illustrates a top cross-sectional view of a side of the first case of FIG. 5, the cross-section taken via plane A-A’ shown in FIG. 5, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[038] 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
[039] While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the FIGS. 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.
[040] 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 cover system adapted to house a battery of a vehicle and a vehicle comprising the said cover system. 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 cover system 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.
[041] 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.
[042] 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.
[043] The terms like “at least one” and “one or more” may be used interchangeably or in combination throughout the description.
[044] While the present disclosure is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, cover system 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.
[045] 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.
[046] Pursuant to an embodiment, a cover system is disclosed. The cover system is adapted to house a battery of a vehicle. The cover system comprises a fist case and a second case adapted to be coupled with the first case for housing the battery of the vehicle. The cover system further comprises a strap having a first end coupled to the first case and a second end coupled to the second case. The first case has a locking flap extending outwardly from an end wall thereof, and the second case has a locking flap extending outwardly from an end wall thereof. The first end of the strap is coupled to the locking flap of the first case and the second end of the strap is coupled to the locking flap of the second case. In an embodiment, the strap is accessible from an opening defined in a frame of the vehicle. The strap, the first case and the second case along with the battery come out of the frame of the vehicle, when the strap is pulled through the opening.
[047] In an embodiment, one of the first case and the second case comprises a plurality of engagement lugs formed along a periphery of side walls of the first case or the second case. Further, other of the first case and the second case comprises a plurality of engagement holes defined along the periphery of side walls of the first case or the second case. The plurality of engagement lugs is receivable in a corresponding engagement hole for coupling the second case with the first case for housing the battery of the vehicle. In a further embodiment, each of the plurality of engagement lugs snap-fits into the corresponding engagement hole.
[048] In further embodiments, the first end of the strap is riveted to the locking flap of the first case and the second end of the strap is riveted to the locking flap of the second case. The strap is either made of nylon or flexible material.
[049] In an embodiment, the locking flaps of the first case and the second case are engageable with a corresponding stay element formed on a frame of the vehicle for locking the cover system with the frame of the vehicle. Also, the locking flaps of the first case and the second case disengage from the corresponding stay element, by pulling the strap for unlocking the cover system from the frame of the vehicle. Further, the first case and the second case comprise one or more strap passages to facilitate connecting the strap with the locking flaps of the first case and the second case at an inner side of the cover system. In an embodiment, the locking flaps are made of plastic. In a further embodiment, the locking flaps are made of flexible material. Furthermore, the first case and the second case comprise lateral guides adjacent to the locking flap. The lateral guides are adapted to be slidably received in guides of a stay element for engagement of the locking flap with the stay element.
[050] Pursuant to another embodiment, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a frame, a front wheel and a rear wheel, a drive unit and a transmission unit for driving the vehicle, a battery for supplying energy to components of the vehicle, and a cover system adapted to house the battery. The cover system comprises a first case and a second case adapted to be coupled with the first case for housing the battery of the vehicle. The first case has a locking flap extending outwardly from an end wall thereof. The second case has a locking flap extending outwardly from an end wall thereof. The cover system further comprises a strap having a first end coupled to the locking flap of the first case and a second end coupled to the locking flap of the second case. Further, the strap is accessible from an opening defined in the frame of the vehicle. The strap, the first case and the second case along with the battery come out of the frame of the vehicle, when the strap is pulled through the opening.
[051] In an embodiment, one of the first case and the second case comprises a plurality of engagement lugs formed along a periphery of side walls of the first case or the second case. Further, other of the first case and the second case comprises a plurality of engagement holes defined along the periphery of side walls of the first case or the second case. The plurality of engagement lugs snap-fits in a corresponding engagement hole for coupling the second case with the first case for housing the battery of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the strap and/ or the locking flaps are made of nylon, plastic or flexible material.
[052] In a further embodiment, the locking flaps of the first case and the second case are engageable with a corresponding stay element formed on the frame of the vehicle for locking the cover system with the frame of the vehicle. Further, the first case and the second case comprise one or more strap passages to facilitate connecting the strap with the locking flap of the first case and the second case at an inner side of the cover system. The first end of the strap is riveted to the locking flap of the first case and the second end of the strap is riveted to the locking flap of the second case. Furthermore, the locking flaps of the first case and the second case disengage from a corresponding stay element, by pulling the strap for unlocking the cover system from the frame of the vehicle. Also, the first case and the second case comprise lateral guides adjacent to the locking flap. The lateral guides are adapted to be slidably received in guides of a stay element for engagement of the locking flap with the stay element.
[053] 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 FIGS. 1 to 6. In FIGS. 1 to 6, the same element or elements which have same functions are indicated by the same reference signs.
[054] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle (not shown), for example, a two-wheeled vehicle, such as a motorcycle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The vehicle comprises a frame, a pair of front forks, a front fender, a rear fender, a front wheel, a steering handle bar, a battery unit or a battery (10) (shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3), a driving unit, for example, a motor, a side body cover, a leg shield, a tail light, a headlight, a rear suspension, a rear grip, and a rear wheel adapted to be driven by the driving unit. The frame comprises a pair of seat sub-frames for mounting the seat. Further, the vehicle comprises a head tube that is adapted to be steerably connected to the front forks, and the front wheel may be attached to a lower end of the front forks. The handlebar may be attached to an upper end of the head tube. The head light may be arranged in front of the handlebar. The front fender may be provided so as to cover an upper portion of the front wheel. The leg shield that protects legs of the rider may be provided on the front side. The tail light and the rear fender may be provided at a rear portion of the frame. The driving unit may be arranged under the seat of the vehicle.
[055] In accordance with the present disclosure, the rear suspension may comprise a swing arm and a suspension system. The swing arm may be configured to pivotally couple the rear wheel of the vehicle to the frame of the vehicle such that during movement/ travel of the vehicle over an uneven terrain, the rear wheel of the vehicle may pivot with respect to the frame for damping the shock and/or vibrations and thus offer smooth riding experience to the rider and/ or passenger. Further, the suspension system may be embodied as a shock absorber, a first end of which is coupled to the frame of the vehicle and a second end is coupled to an axle of the rear wheel of the vehicle.
[056] Without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure, the battery (10) (shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3) of the vehicle is adapted to supply electric energy to various components of the vehicle. Further, the vehicle comprises a cover system (100), shown in FIGS. 1, and 2, adapted to house the battery (10) of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the battery (10) of the vehicle is provided in the front portion of the vehicle. Specifically, the battery (10) is provided ahead of the seat of the vehicle. The vehicle defines a cavity (not shown) within the frame of the vehicle and/ or between the devices/ components/ units of the vehicle, and the battery (10) is provided in the said cavity. Further, the cavity of the vehicle may be open to the outside of the vehicle via an opening (not shown) defined in the frame of the vehicle. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the vehicle comprises the cover system (100) that is adapted to house the battery (10) of the vehicle, and the battery (10) housed within the cover system (100) is receivable in the cavity through the opening defined in the frame of the vehicle.
[057] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the cover system (100) comprises a case (110) and a strap (130) coupled with the case (110). The case (110) is configured to house the battery (10) of the vehicle. As shown in the illustrated embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, the battery (10) is housed within the case (110) and the strap (130) is coupled at the two opposite sides of the case (110) and passes over the battery (10) contained in the case (110). In accordance with the present disclosure, the battery (10) contained between the case (110) and the strap (130) is receivable in the cavity through the opening defined in the frame of the vehicle. It can accordingly be contemplated that the battery (10) contained between the case (110) and the strap (130) is adapted to be provided into and removed from the cavity of the vehicle through the opening defined in the frame of the vehicle.
[058] With reference to FIGS. 1, 3, 4 and 5, the case (110) of the cover system (100) is disclosed. In accordance with the present disclosure, the case (110) may be embodied as a substantially cuboidal body (111) defining a space (S) between the walls thereof for housing the battery (10) in the said space (S). As illustrated in the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 5, the case (110) is formed as a two-part structure and comprises a first case (160) and a second case (170) adapted to be coupled with the first case (160). Each of the first case (160) and the second case (170) is adapted to be formed of two sections, namely a lower section (112) and an upper section (114). In an embodiment, each of the first case (160) and the second case (170) is formed as a unitary structure in which the upper section (114) of the case (160, 170) is integrally formed with the lower section (112) of the case (160, 170).
[059] With reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrating the perspective view of the first case (160), the lower section (112) may be embodied as a cuboid having four walls and two open ends. Further, the upper section (114) may be embodied as an inverted ‘L-shaped’ wall extending upwardly from the lateral wall of the lower section (112). Without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure, an integral structure of the lower section (112) of the first case (160) with the upper section (114) of the first case (160) defines the first case (160) of the cover system (100). Further, the wall of the upper section (114) together with the corresponding lateral wall of the lower section (112) defines a lateral side (162) of the first case (160). The first case (160) further comprises two transverse sides (164’, 164’’) coupled to the lateral side (162) of the first case (160), a bottom side (166) coupled to the lateral side (162) and the transverse sides (164’, 164’’) of the first case (160), and a top side (168) coupled to the lateral side (162) and opposite to the bottom side (166) of the first case (160).
[060] With reference to FIG. 3 illustrating the perspective view of the second case (170), the lower section (112) of the second case (170) may also be embodied as a cuboid having four walls and two open ends. Further, the upper section (114) may also be embodied as an inverted ‘L-shaped’ wall extending upwardly from the lateral wall of the lower section (112). Without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure, an integral structure of the lower section (112) of the second case (170) with the upper section (114) of the second case (170) defines the second case (170) of the cover system (100). Further, the wall of the upper section (114) together with the corresponding lateral wall of the lower section (112) defines a lateral side (172) of the second case (170). The second case (170) further comprises two transverse sides (174’, 174’’) coupled to the lateral side (172) of the second case (170), a bottom side (176) coupled to the lateral side (172) and the transverse sides (174’, 174’’) of the second case (170), and a top side (178) coupled to the lateral side (172) and opposite to the bottom side (176) of the second case (170).
[061] In accordance with the present disclosure, one of the first case (160) and the second case (170) comprises a plurality of engagement lugs (197) formed along a periphery of the side walls of the first case (160) or the second case (170). Further, other of the first case (160) and the second case (170) comprises a plurality of engagement holes (196) defined along the periphery of the side walls of the first case (160) or the second case (170). With reference to FIGS. 1 to 5, in an exemplary embodiment, the first case (160) comprises the plurality of engagement holes (196) defined along the periphery of the side walls of the first case (160). Specifically, the first case (160) comprises the plurality of engagement holes (196) defined along the periphery of the two transverse sides (164’, 164’’), the bottom side (166) and the top side (168) of the first case (160), for example as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. Also, the second case (170) comprises the plurality of engagement lugs (197) defined along the periphery of the side walls of the second case (170). Specifically, the second case (170) comprises the plurality of engagement lugs (197) defined along the periphery of the two transverse sides (174’, 174’’), the bottom side (176) and the top side (178) of the second case (170), for example as shown in FIG. 3.
[062] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the plurality of engagement lugs (197) of the second case (170) are receivable in the corresponding engagement hole (196) of the first case (160) for coupling the second case (170) with the first case (160), and thereby forming the case (110) of the cover system (100), for housing the battery (10) of the vehicle. In an embodiment, each of the plurality of engagement lugs (197) of the second case (170) is adapted to snap-fit into the corresponding engagement hole (196) of the first case (160) for forming the case (110) of the vehicle. In other embodiments, the first case (160) and the second case (170) may be coupled to each other by any suitable means, for example, adhesion, fastening, press-fitting, etc., for forming the case (110) of the vehicle.
[063] Without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure, the first case (160) upon being coupled with the second case (170), the case (110) may be understood to be formed of two lateral sides, namely a first side (122) and a second side (124) opposite to the first side (122), two transverse sides (126’, 126’’) coupled to and extending between the first side (122) and the second side (124), a top side (128) coupled to the first side (122) and the second side (124), and a bottom side (120) coupled with the first side (122), the second side (124) and the two transverse sides (126’, 126’’), as shown in FIG. 1, such that the space (S) is defined between the sides of the case (110) for housing the battery (10) of the vehicle in the said space (S). Specifically, the lateral side (162) of the first case (160) may correspond to the first side (122) of the case (110), the lateral side (172) of the second case (170) may correspond to the second side (124) of the case (110), the transverse sides (164’, 174’) together may correspond to the transverse side (126’) of the case (110), the transverse sides (164’’, 174’’) together may correspond to the transverse side (126’’) of the case (110), the top sides (168, 178) together may correspond to the top side (128) of the case (110), and the bottom sides (166, 176) together may correspond to the bottom side (120) of the case (110). In an embodiment, the strap (130) is adapted to be coupled with the first side (122) and the second side (124) of the case (110), as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, for containing the battery (10) between the case (110) and the strap (130).
[064] Within the scope of the present disclosure, at least one of the first side (122) and the second side (124) of the case (110) has a locking flap (140). The locking flap (140) is adapted to extend outwardly from the case (110). The locking flap (140) may be embodied as a ‘tongue-like’ structure coupled to a side, for example, the first side (122), of the case (110) and adapted to close a hole (H) defined in the side of the case (110). In the illustrated embodiment of FIGS. 3 to 5, the locking flap (140) may be embodied as a substantially rectangular piece of material (of side of the case), which has been separated from the remaining side of the case (110) along three edges and the fourth edge of the locking flap (140) is connected with the side of the case (110) such that the substantially rectangular hole (H) is defined in the side of the case (110). In an embodiment, the locking flap (140) may be separately coupled with the side of the case (110) and may be adapted to align with the corresponding hole (H) defined in the side of the case (110).
[065] In accordance with the present disclosure, the locking flap (140) is movable with respect to the side of the case so as to move towards and away from the corresponding hole (H) defined in the side of the case (110). Further, the locking flap (140) is adapted to extend outwardly from the case (110). As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4, the locking flap (140) is adapted to extend away from the space (S) defined between the sides of the case (110). In an embodiment, the locking flap (140) is made of plastic. In a further embodiment, the locking flap (140) is made of flexible material such that the locking flap (140) is movable with respect to the side of the case (110) so as to move towards and away from the corresponding hole (H) defined in the side of the case (110).
[066] As mentioned above, within the scope of the present disclosure, at least one of the first side (122) and the second side (124) of the case (110) has the locking flap (140). In an embodiment, the locking flap (140) may be provided at only the first side (122) of the case (110). In another embodiment, the locking flap (140) may be provided at only the second side (124) of the case (110). In yet another embodiment as illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4, the locking flap (140) may be provided at both lateral sides of the case (110), i.e., the first side (122) and the second side (124) of the case (110), or the lateral side (162) of the first case (160) and the lateral side (172) of the second case (170). In said embodiment, the case (110) (and the cover system (100)) comprises two locking flaps (140), namely a first locking flap (142) and a second locking flap (144). The first locking flap (142) and the second locking flap (144) are provided at the first side (122) and the second side (124), respectively, of the case (110). Each of the first locking flap (142) and the second locking flap (144) is adapted to extend outwardly from the case (110). As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first locking flap (142) is adapted to extend, in a first direction, from the first side (122) and away from the space (S) of the case (110). Also, the second locking flap (144) is adapted to extend, in a second direction opposite to the first direction, from the second side (124) and away from the space (S) of the case (110).
[067] With reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, the cover system (100) comprises the strap (130). The strap (130) is adapted to be coupled with the case (110) of the cover system (100) to contain the battery (10) of the vehicle therebetween. The strap (130) may be embodied as a long narrow piece of material that is adapted to be coupled with the case (110) at the two opposite lateral sides of the case (110). In an embodiment, the strap (130) may be made of nylon or flexible material. In accordance with the present disclosure, the strap (130) has a first end (132) and a second end (134) opposite to the first end (132). The first end (132) and the second end (134) of the strap (130) are adapted to be coupled at the first side (122) and the second side (124), respectively, of the case (110), or the lateral side (162) of the first case (160) and the lateral side (172) of the second case (170), respectively. In an embodiment where the locking flap (140) is provided at only the first side (122) of the case (110), the first end (132) of the strap (130) is coupled with the first locking flap (142) and the second end (134) of the strap (130) is coupled at the second side (124) of the case (110). In another embodiment where the locking flap (140) is provided at only the second side (124) of the case (110), the first end (132) of the strap (130) is coupled with the first side (122) and the second end (134) of the strap (130) is coupled with the second locking flap (144) of the case (110).
[068] In yet another embodiment where the locking flap (140) is provided at both lateral sides, i.e., the first side (122) and the second side (124), of the case (110), the first end (132) of the strap (130) is coupled with the first locking flap (142) of the case (110) and the second end (134) of the strap (130) is coupled with the second locking flap (144) of the case (110), as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Specifically, the first end (132) of the strap (130) is coupled to the first locking flap (142) of the first case (160) and the second end (134) of the strap (130) is coupled to the second locking flap (144) of the second case (170). Without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure, the strap (130) is adapted to be coupled with the case (110) by way of riveting. For example, in accordance with the illustrated embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 3, the first end (132) of the strap (130) is riveted to the first locking flap (142) of the first side (122) of the case (110) and the second end (134) of the strap (130) is riveted to the second locking flap (144) of the second side (124) of the case (110). In other embodiments, the strap (130) may be coupled with the case (110) by any suitable technique, for example, adhesion, fastening, nut and bolt arrangement, etc.
[069] With reference to FIGS. 3 to 6, the case (110) of the cover system (100) comprises one or more strap passages (136) defined therein. The strap passages (136) are provided to facilitate connecting and/ or coupling the strap (130) with the case (110) at an inner side of the case (110) of the cover system (100). Specifically, the strap passages (136) facilitate connecting and/ or coupling the strap (130) with the case (110) via the space (S) of the case (110). With reference to FIG. 3, the first case (160) and the second case (170) comprise strap passages (136). In accordance with the present disclosure, the strap (130) is connected to the first locking flap (142) and the second locking flap (144), and the one or more strap passages (136) facilitate connecting the first end (132) of the strap (130) with the first locking flap (142) and the second end (134) of the strap (130) with the second locking flap (144), at the inner side of the case (110). As shown in FIG. 3, each of the first side (122) and the second side (124) of the case (110) (i.e., the lateral sides (162, 172) of the first and second cases (160, 170)) is provided with the strap passage (136) at a top end (137) thereof. Said strap passage (136) is configured to extend from the top end (137) of the respective side of the case (110) to the hole (H), corresponding to the locking flap (140), defined in the side of the case (110). In said embodiment, the first end (132) of the strap (130) passes from the strap passage (136) defined in the first side (122) of the case (110) and connects with the first locking flap (142). Similarly, the second end (134) of the strap (130) passes from the strap passage (136) defined in the second side (124) of the case (110) and connects with the second locking flap (144).
[070] With reference to FIG. 6, a sectional view of the first side (122), defining the strap passage (136), of the case (110) is illustrated. The case (110) further comprises two longitudinal ribs (138) extending adjacent to the strap passage (136) and toward each other, as shown in FIG. 6. The ribs (138) are further configured to extend along the strap passage (136) across the first side (122) of the case (110), as shown in FIG. 4. The ribs (138) facilitate containing the strap (130) within the strap passages (136) and prevent any hinderance of the strap (130) with the battery (10) during insertion and removal of the battery (10) from the case (110) and/ or frame of the vehicle. In accordance with the present disclosure, the strap (130) is accessible from the opening defined in the frame of the vehicle and the strap (130) and the case (110), i.e., the first case (160) and the second case (170), along with the battery (10) come out of the frame of the vehicle, when the strap (130) is pulled through the opening.
[071] In accordance with the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 2, the vehicle may comprise stay elements (12) formed on the frame of the vehicle. The stay elements (12) are configured to facilitate locking the cover system (100) with the frame of the vehicle, and thereby prevent any undesired movement of the cover system (100) and the battery (10) with respect to the frame during motion of the vehicle. Without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure, the stay elements (12) are provided in the cavity configured to store the battery (10) of the vehicle. The stay elements (12) are provided to be disposed around the cover system (100) adapted to contain the battery (10) of the vehicle. As shown in FIG. 2, two stay elements (12) are provided on the frame proximal to the two lateral sides, i.e., the first side (122) and the second side (124), of the case (110) of the cover system (100). In a specific embodiment, the two stay elements (12) are provided at the same level as that of the locking flaps (140) of the case (110), when the cover system (100) is stored within the cavity of the vehicle. The first locking flap (142) and the second locking flap (144) are adapted to engage with a corresponding stay element (12) for locking the cover system (100) with the frame of the vehicle. In an embodiment where the locking flap (140) is provided at only one side of the case (110), the vehicle may also include one stay element (12) at a corresponding side of the frame of the vehicle.
[072] With reference to FIG. 2, the stay element (12) maybe embodied as a bracket provided on the frame of the vehicle. Said bracket may be formed of three arms, namely a first left arm (14), a second right arm (16), and a third middle arm (18) connected to the first left arm (14) and the second right arm (16) to form a substantially ‘C-shaped’ structure as seen in the top view illustrated in FIG. 2. The bracket of the stay element (12) may further comprise a substantially semi-circular arm (20) extending from a top end of the third middle arm (18) in the direction of the first left arm (14) and the second right arm (16), as shown in FIG. 2.
[073] When the cover system (100) containing the battery (10) is inserted into the cavity of the vehicle, the locking flap (140) of the case (110) engages with the stay element (12) to lock the cover system (100) with the frame of the vehicle. In a specific embodiment, when the cover system (100) containing the battery (10) is inserted into the cavity of the vehicle, a free end (146) of the locking flap (140) of the case (110) engages with the semi-circular arm (20) of the stay element (12) to lock the cover system (100) with the frame of the vehicle. In an embodiment, during insertion of the cover system (100) into the cavity, the locking flap (140) slides against the semi-circular arm (120) of the stay element (12) and when the free end (146) of the locking flap (140) reaches below the semi-circular arm (120) of the stay element (12), the free end (146) of the locking flap (140) engages with the semi-circular arm (120) of the stay element (12), thereby locking the cover system (100) with the frame of the vehicle.
[074] Further, to remove the cover system (100), and the battery (10), from the cavity of the vehicle, the strap (130) is pulled in an upward direction, in case the battery (10) is mounted vertically in the vehicle. Upon being pulled, the first and second ends (132, 134) of the strap (130) pull the respective first and second locking flaps (142, 144) towards the space (S) of the case (110), thereby disengaging and/ or releasing the first and second locking flaps (142, 144) from the stay element (12) of the frame of the vehicle. After being disengaged, the cover system (100), along with the battery (10), comes out of the frame of the vehicle, when the strap (130) is pulled through the opening of the vehicle. That is, the strap (130) is accessible from the opening defined in the frame of the vehicle, and the strap (130) and the case (110) along with the battery (10) come out of the frame of the vehicle, when the strap (130) is pulled through the opening.
[075] In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the vehicle comprises two stay elements (12), namely the first stay element (22) and a second stay element (24), formed on the frame of the vehicle. The first stay element (22) and the second stay element (24) are configured to engage with the first locking flap (142) and the second locking flap (144), respectively, for locking the cover system (100) with the frame of the vehicle. As discussed above, when the cover system (100) containing the battery (10) is inserted into the cavity of the vehicle, the first locking flap (142) engages with the first stay element (22) and the second locking flap (144) engages with the second stay element (24) to lock the cover system (100) with the frame of the vehicle. Further, to remove the cover system (100), and the battery (10), from the cavity of the vehicle, the strap (130) is pulled in the upward direction, in case the battery is mounted vertically in the vehicle. Upon being pulled, the first end (132) of the strap (130) pulls the first locking flap (142) and the second end (134) of the strap (130) pulls the second locking flap (144) toward the space (S) of the case (110), thereby disengaging and/ or releasing the first and second locking flaps (142, 144) from the first and second stay elements (22, 24), respectively, of the frame of the vehicle. That is, the first and second locking flaps (142, 144) disengage from the corresponding stay element (22, 24) by pulling the strap (130) for unlocking the cover system (100) from the frame of the vehicle. After being disengaged, the cover system (100), along with the battery (10), comes out of the frame of the vehicle, when the strap (130) is pulled through the opening of the vehicle. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the case (110) of the cover system (100) further comprises lateral guides (150) provided adjacent to the locking flaps (140). Specifically, the first side (122) of the case (110) comprises lateral guides (150) provided adjacent to the first locking flap (142). Similarly, the second side (124) of the case (110) comprises lateral guides (150) provided adjacent to the second locking flap (144). The lateral guides (150) may be embodied as vertical ribs extending adjacent to the hole (H) defined corresponding to the locking flap (140) in the side of the case (110). Further, with reference to FIG. 2, the stay element (12) defines guides (30) between the arms (14, 16, 18, 20) of the stay element (12). Without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure, the lateral guides (150) of the case (110) are adapted to be slidably received in the guides (30) of the stay element (12) for engagement of the locking flap (140) with the stay element (12) of the vehicle.
[076] Within the scope of the present disclosure, the cover system (100) of the present disclosure requires less number of parts compared to the existing cover assemblies, thereby reducing weight and cost of the cover system (100) of the present disclosure.
[077] Further, the cover system (100) of the present disclosure requires a smaller number of operations for removing the battery (10) from the vehicle, thereby making removal of the battery (10) easy and convenient. Additionally, with the cover system (100) of the present disclosure, the battery (10) can be removed with a single operation and also with use of only one hand by pulling the strap (130) of the cover system (100), which is like pulling a handbag or a briefcase.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.
[078] 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.
[079] 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.
[080] 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.
[081] 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.

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[082] 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.
[083] 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.
[084] 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.
[085] 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 cover system (100) adapted to house a battery (10) of a vehicle, the cover system (100) comprising:
a first case (160);
a second case (170) adapted to be coupled with the first case (160) for housing the battery (10) of the vehicle; and
a strap (130) having a first end (132) coupled to the first case (160) and a second end (134) coupled to the second case (170).

2. The cover system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein
the first case (160) has a locking flap (142) extending outwardly from an end wall (162, 122) thereof; and
the second case (170) has a locking flap (144) extending outwardly from an end wall (172, 124) thereof,
wherein the first end (132) of the strap (130) is coupled to the locking flap (142) of the first case (160) and the second end (134) of the strap (130) is coupled to the locking flap (144) of the second case (170).

3. The cover system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the strap (130) accessible from an opening defined in a frame of the vehicle and the strap (130), the first case (160) and the second case (170) along with the battery (10) come out of the frame of the vehicle, when the strap (130) pulled through the opening.

4. The cover system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein
one of the first case (160) and the second case (170) comprises a plurality of engagement lugs (197) formed along a periphery of side walls of the first case (160) or the second case (170); and
other of the first case (160) and the second case (170) comprises a plurality of engagement holes (196) defined along the periphery of side walls of the first case (160) or the second case (170),
wherein the plurality of engagement lugs (197) receivable in a corresponding engagement hole (196) for coupling the second case (170) with the first case (160) for housing the battery (10) of the vehicle.

5. The cover system (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein each of the plurality of engagement lugs (197) snap-fits into the corresponding engagement hole (196).

6. The cover system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first end (132) of the strap (130) riveted to the locking flap (142) of the first case (160) and the second end (134) of the strap (130) riveted to the locking flap (144) of the second case (170).

7. The cover system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the strap (130) either made of nylon or flexible material.

8. The cover system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the locking flaps (142, 144) of the first case (160) and the second case (170) engageable with a corresponding stay element (12, 22, 24) formed on a frame of the vehicle for locking the cover system (100) with the frame of the vehicle.

9. The cover system (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the locking flaps (142, 144) of the first case (160) and the second case (170) disengage from the corresponding stay element (12, 22, 24), by pulling the strap (130) for unlocking the cover system (100) from the frame of the vehicle.

10. The cover system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first case (160) and the second case (170) comprise one or more strap passages (136) to facilitate connecting the strap (130) with the locking flaps (142, 144) of the first case (160) and the second case (170) at an inner side of the cover system (100).

11. The cover system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the locking flaps (142, 144) made of plastic.

12. The cover system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the locking flaps (142, 144) made of flexible material.

13. The cover system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first case (160) and the second case (170) comprise lateral guides (150) adjacent to the locking flap (142, 144),
the lateral guides (150) adapted to be slidably received in guides (30) of a stay element (12, 22, 24) for engagement of the locking flap (142, 144) with the stay element (12, 22, 24).

14. A vehicle, comprising:
a frame;
a front wheel and a rear wheel;
a drive unit and a transmission unit for driving the vehicle;
a battery (10) for supplying energy to components of the vehicle; and
a cover system (100) adapted to house the battery, the cover system (100) comprising:
a first case (160) having a locking flap (142) extending outwardly from an end wall (162, 122) thereof;
a second case (170) adapted to be coupled with the first case (160) for housing the battery (10) of the vehicle, the second case (170) having a locking flap (144) extending outwardly from an end wall (172, 124) thereof; and
a strap (130) having a first end (132) coupled to the locking flap (142) of the first case (160) and a second end (134) coupled to the locking flap (144) of the second case (170).

15. The vehicle as claimed in claim 14, wherein the strap (130) accessible from an opening defined in the frame of the vehicle and the strap (130), the first case (160) and the second case (170) along with the battery (10) come out of the frame of the vehicle, when the strap (130) pulled through the opening.

16. The vehicle as claimed in claim 14, wherein
one of the first case (160) and the second case (170) comprises a plurality of engagement lugs (197) formed along a periphery of side walls of the first case (160) or the second case (170); and
other of the first case (160) and the second case (170) comprises a plurality of engagement holes (196) defined along the periphery of side walls of the first case (160) or the second case (170),
wherein the plurality of engagement lugs (197) snap-fits in a corresponding engagement hole (196) for coupling the second case (170) with the first case (160) for housing the battery (10) of the vehicle.

17. The vehicle as claimed in claim 14, wherein the strap (130) and/ or the locking flaps (140, 142, 144) made of nylon, plastic or flexible material.

18. The vehicle as claimed in claim 14, wherein the locking flaps (142, 144) of the first case (160) and the second case (170) engageable with a corresponding stay element (12, 22, 24) formed on the frame of the vehicle for locking the cover system (100) with the frame of the vehicle.

19. The vehicle as claimed in claim 14, wherein
the first case (160) and the second case (170) comprise one or more strap passages (136) to facilitate connecting the strap (130) with the locking flaps (142, 144) of the first case (160) and the second case (170) at an inner side of the cover system (100),
the first end (132) of the strap (130) riveted to the locking flap (142) of the first case (160) and the second end (134) of the strap (130) riveted to the locking flap (144) of the second case (170), and
the locking flaps (142, 144) of the first case (160) and the second case (170) disengage from a corresponding stay element (12, 22, 24), by pulling the strap (130) for unlocking the cover system (100) from the frame of the vehicle.

20. The vehicle as claimed in claim 14, wherein the first case (160) and the second case (170) comprise lateral guides (150) adjacent to the locking flap (140, 142, 144),
the lateral guides (150) adapted to be slidably received in guides (30) of a stay element (12, 22, 24) for engagement of the locking flap (140, 142, 144) with the stay element (12, 22, 24).