Electric Components Support Structure

Field of the Invention:

The present invention relates to "Electric Components Support Structure" and more particularly for a step thru vehicle.

Background of the Invention:

Generally there are various electrical components used in a scooter type motorcycle. These electrical components are like regulator, ignition unit, ignition coil, starter relay, throttle switch and battery. Locations of these said electrical components are typically spread over the entire vehicle frame. Brackets are provided on the frame of the vehicle at various location to mount these electrical components in the vicinity of their respective associated parts.

In this kind of arrangement, the servicing of the parts and assembling the parts to the vehicle becomes troublesome and consumes a huge time. There is still a possibility of damage to the style parts of the vehicles. Apart from these problems, due to a scattered pattern of location of electrical components, the length of cable used to connect is comparatively more.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to overcome the above said problems and provide an electrical components supporting structure for a step thru vehicle.

Summary of the Invention:

An object of the present invention is to provide an electrical components supporting structure for a step thru vehicle which reduces the electrical and signal losses.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an electrical components supporting structure for a step thru vehicle which eliminates the electromagnetic interference effects.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an electrical components supporting structure for a step thru vehicle which reduces the energy loss in the high tension cables.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an electrical components supporting structure for a step thru vehicle which renders ease of assembling.

Further object of the present invention is to provide an electrical components supporting structure for a step thru vehicle which renders easy servicing.

Yet, further object of the present invention is to provide an electrical components supporting structure for a step thru vehicle which reduces the wiring harness length.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an electrical components supporting structure for a step thru vehicle which is cost effective.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description given hereinafter. However, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples,
while indicating preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.

Brief Description of the Invention:

The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given herein below and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus' are not limitative of the present invention, ancT wherein

Figure. 1 is a conventional scooter type motorcycle.

Figure. 2 shows battery mounted to vehicle according to one of the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 shows a closer view of the battery according to the present invention.

Detailed description of the Invention:

The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with different embodiments. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather those embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

The subject matter of present invention relates to electric components support structure for a step thru vehicle.

The present invention is illustrated with the help of a step thru vehicle.

Referring to Figure 1, a front wheel, 2 denotes a front fork, 3 denotes a front fender, 4 denotes a front cover, 5 denotes a leg shield made of resin or metal, 6 denotes a handle bar cover, 7 denotes a headlight, 8 denotes a handle bar assembly ,17 denotes a rear fender and 18 denotes tail lamp.
The center of the body forms a low floor board 9 for functioning as a part for putting feet and a under cowl 10 which is located below the rider's seat and covers at least a part of the engine, The under cowl is made up of metal or resin. The under cowl is hinged to the seat 11. A utility box 12 opens from the rear end to hinge.d portion. The utility box 12 is provided under the seat extending longitudinally of a vehicle body and the inside of the utility box has a large capacity so that a large article can be housed. A main frame 14 extended along the center of the body before and behind and made of a metallic pipe and is provided under the floor board 9. A swing type power unit 13 is coupled to the rear end of the main frame 14.

A rear wheel 15 is supported on one side of the rear end of the swing type power unit 13. The swing type power unit 13 is suspended in the rear of a body frame.

The side covers 16 both on left and right sides, covers the utility box 12 and other parts of the vehicle, thereby providing a good appearance to the vehicle.

Referring to figure 2 and figure 3, a battery holder enclosed provision is provided on the outer exposed side of utility box in the under cowl region to locate a battery of the vehicle.

According to one aspect of the present invention the battery 201 is provided with a metal strap 202 over it. The said metal strap 202 two ends are fixed to the said utility box exposed part. Electric components like the regulator, ignition unit, ignition coil, starter relay, throttle switch are all mounted to the said metal strap 202 and around it with screws and boots and by any other method known in the art.

The said ignition coil and ignition unit is combined into a single unit.

This positioning of the electrical parts meets all the requirements as stated earlier. Also it will reduce the assembly lead-time. This is also improves serviceability as less no of screws has to removed to access the parts.

Additionally the length of the harness also reduces. This also leads to reduction in number of brackets
The invention being thus described, it will be obvious that the same may be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the invention, and all such modifications as would be obvious to one skilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of the claims.

We Claim:

1. An electric component support structure for a step thru vehicle comprises:

a battery holder in the under cowl region; and

a metallic strap over the battery holder and is fixed to utility box; wherein the electric components are fixed around the said metallic strap.

2. The electric component support structure as claimed in claim1, wherein the said electric components are regulator, ignition unit, ignition coil, starter relay, throttle switch.

3. An electric component support structure as substantially described and shown in the specification