Description:

FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10, Rule 13]

“ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX OF VEHICLE”

HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED, an Indian Company at: The Grand Plaza, Plot No.2, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj- Phase -II, New Delhi, India, 110 070

THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION PARTICULARLY DESCRIBES THE INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION:
[001] The present invention relates to an electrical junction box of a vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
[002] Traditionally, in an electric vehicle such as an electric scooter there is provided one or more batteries that are supplies electrical power to one or more electrical / electronic components. There is also provided a power distribution unit (PDU) or an electrical junction box that acts as an interface to the one or more batteries. The PDU have many power electronic components inside it, hence it results in higher cost of PDU. On the other hand, the junction box comprises bus bar arrangements and do not have any power electronics components inside it, which makes is less expensive compared to the PDUs.In particular, electrical wires are brought from the batteries and connected to terminal fastening portions provided in the PDU.

[003] Referring to Figure 1, and Figure 2, to provide sufficient protection to the PDU, the conventional PDU is constructed such that terminal fastening portion is located inside the PDU. Thus, to connect the electrical wires to the terminal fastening portions, the PDU has to be disassembled, which makes the PDU susceptible to ingress of foreign contaminants. Thus, a lifespan of the PDU is adversely affected. Also, a time period for connecting the electrical wires to the terminal fastening portions is substantially high. Further, a level of complexity involved in connecting the electrical wires to the terminal fastening portions is substantially high.

[004] Additionally, the conventional PDU is disposed below a luggage compartment of the vehicle and in front of a rear ground engaging member, as specifically shown in Figure 3, due to which accessibility and serviceability of the PDU is affected. Also, the terminal fastening portions are disposed within the PDUin such a manner that accessibility and serviceability of the terminal fastening portions is affected. Thus, it becomes necessary to provide a sufficiently large free space around the PDU. However, providing the large free space around the PDU adversely affects a size of the luggage compartment. Thus, there exists a need to address one or more of the aforesaid disadvantages.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[005] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[006] Accordingly, the present invention provides a vehicle comprising a head pipe supporting a front fork in a steerable manner; at least a front ground engaging member and a rear ground engaging member; a main frame connected to the head pipe, the main frame extending in a rearward and downward direction of the vehicle; a seat disposed above the main frame; at least one battery tray accommodating at least one battery, the at least one battery tray and the at least one battery disposed above the main frame; a luggage compartment located below the seat and the main frame; and an electrical connection box disposed on a rear side of the battery tray and below the luggage compartment. In an embodiment of the invention, the electrical connection box comprises a box main body; plurality of bus bars accommodated partly within the box main body, each of the plurality of bus bar comprising a first terminal fastening portion arranged outside the box main body and a second terminal fastening portion arranged outside the box main body; a first cover element releasably coupled to a first outside portion of the box main body so as to cover the first terminal fastening portions; and a second cover element releasably coupled to a second outside portion of the box main body so as to cover the second terminal fastening portions.

[007] In an embodiment of the invention, each of the bus bar comprises a bent portion located outside the box main body, the bent portion protruding along a vehicle length direction wherein the first terminal fastening portion is accessible from side of the vehicle.

[008] In another embodiment of the invention, each of the bent portions comprises the first terminal fastening portion.

[009] In yet another embodiment of the invention, each of the bent portion being accommodated in a respective channel formed on an outer wall portion of the box main body.

[0010] In still another embodiment of the invention, the channels comprise drain holes.

[0011] In a further embodiment of the invention, each of the first terminal fastening portion comprises a first threaded portion and each of the second terminal fastening portion comprises a second threaded portion.

[0012] In a furthermore embodiment of the invention, the first terminal fastening portions faces a first side portion of the vehicle and the second terminal fastening portions faces a second side portion of the vehicle.

[0013] In another embodiment of the invention, a portion of the electrical connection box partially overlaps with the luggage compartment, when viewed from rear side of the vehicle.

[0014] In yet another embodiment of the invention, the electrical connection box disposed between the battery tray and the luggage compartment.

[0015] In still another embodiment of the invention, the first terminal fastening portion are connected to at least one battery of the vehicle via a first set of electrical wires and the second terminal fastening portions are connected to a predetermined part of the vehicle via a second set of electrical wires, the first set of electrical wires being connected to / disconnected from the first terminal fastening portion via the first side direction of the vehicle, and the second set of electrical wires being connected to / disconnected from the second terminal fastening portion via the second side direction of the vehicle.

[0016] An advantage of the invention is that the electrical junction box is sufficiently protected from ingress of foreign contaminants. The first cover element releasably coupled to the first outside portion of the box main body and covering the first terminal fastening portions and the second cover element releasably coupled to the second outside portion of the box main body and covering the second terminal fastening portions safeguards the electrical junction box from ingress of foreign contaminants. This leads to an increase in lifespan of the electrical junction box as compared to conventional electrical junction box.

[0017] Since the first terminal fastening portions and the second terminal fastening portions are arranged outside the box main body, another advantage of the invention is that the electrical junction box is not required to be disassembled for connecting the electrical wires to the terminal fastening portions. Thus, the probability of ingress of foreign contaminants inside the electrical junction box during the process of electrical wires to the terminal fastening portions is substantially avoided. This leads to an increase in lifespan of the electrical junction box as compared to conventional electrical junction box. Also, this leads to a reduction in a time period required for connecting the electrical wires to the terminal fastening portions. Further, this leads to reduction in a level of complexity involved in connecting the electrical wires to the terminal fastening portions.

[0018] While the electrical junction box is disposed below a luggage compartment of the vehicle and in front of a rear ground engaging member, since the first terminal fastening portions face a side portion of the vehicle, accessibility and serviceability of the electrical junction box is enhanced.

[0019] Also, since each of the bus bar comprises a bent portion located outside the box main body, the bent portion protruding along a vehicle length direction, a volume of free space required to be provided around the electrical junction box is substantially low. Thus, a size of the luggage compartment can be increased.

[0020] To further clarify the advantages and features of the invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES:
[0021] In order that the invention may be readily understood and put into practical effect, reference will now be made to exemplary embodiments as illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views. The figures together with a detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate the embodiments and explain various principles and advantages, in accordance with the present invention where:

[0022] Figure 1 illustrates an external view of the conventional electrical junction box;

[0023] Figure 2 illustrates an semi-assembled view of the conventional electrical junction box;

[0024] Figure 3 illustrates a rear side view of a conventional vehicle with the conventional electrical junction box;

[0025] Figure 4 illustrates side view of a vehicle constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of the electrical junction box in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 illustrates a top view of the electrical junction box in a partly assembled state in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 illustrates a first perspective view of the electrical junction box in a partly assembled state in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 illustrates a second perspective view of the electrical junction box in a partly assembled state in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 9 illustrates a perspective view of the electrical junction box in a fully assembled state in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 10 illustrates a top view of the electrical junction box in a fully assembled state in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 11 illustrates a side view of the electrical junction box in a fully assembled state in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 12 illustrates a perspective view of the bus-bars in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 13 illustrates a close-up view of the box main body in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 14 illustrates a first side view of a part of the vehicle in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 15 illustrates a second side view of a part of the vehicle in accordance with the teachings of the present invention; and

[0037] Figure 16 illustrates a rear view of a part of the vehicle in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.

[0038] It may be noted that to the extent possible, like reference numerals have been used to represent like elements in the drawings. Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been 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 aspects of the present invention. Furthermore, one or more elements may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

Detailed Description of the Invention:
[0039] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated device, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.

[0040] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.

[0041] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0042] Reference throughout this specification to “an aspect”, “another aspect” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment”, “in another embodiment”, and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

[0043] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.

[0044] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the terms "coupled to", “connected to”, “operably connected to”, and “operatively connected to” are intended to include both direct connection / coupling (in which two elements that are coupled / connected to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling / connection (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Similarly, the terms “connected to” and “connected with” are used synonymously.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one ordinary skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. The device, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

[0046] The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element as being essential to the practice of the invention.

[0047] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims.

[0048] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0049] 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.

[0050] While the present invention is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, cover and aspects and features thereof can be used with other types of vehicles as well. The terms “vehicle”, “two wheeled vehicle” and “motorcycle” have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term “vehicle” comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) and the like.

[0051] Referring to Figure 4, there is illustrated a vehicle (10) that comprises a front end structure (12), a rear end structure (14), and a footboard (16). The front end structure (12) forms the front portion of the vehicle (10). The rear end structure (14) forms the rear portion of the vehicle (10). The footboard (16) lies between the front end structure (12) and the rear end structure (14). The footboard (16) provides footrest for a rider riding the vehicle (10).

[0052] The front end structure (12) comprises a front ground engaging member (18), and a steering mechanism (20). The front ground engaging member (18) is operatively connected to the steering mechanism (20). In the illustrated example, the front ground engaging member (18) embodies a wheel. Alternatively, the front ground engaging member (18) embodies a track, without limiting the scope of the invention. The steering mechanism (20) comprises a front fork (24) supported on the head pipe (22) in a steerable manner and a handlebar (26) for steering the front ground engaging member (18) operationally coupled to the front fork (24). The handlebar (26) is configured to be rotated by the rider to steer the vehicle (10). The vehicle (10) further comprises a main frame (28) supporting the front end structure (12), the footboard (16), and the rear end structure (14). The main frame (28) extends in a downward and rearward direction of the vehicle (10) from the head pipe (22).

[0053] Further, the front end structure (12) comprises a front cover (30) and a leg shield (32) at least partially covering the head pipe (22) and the main frame (28). The leg shield (32) provides protection for the feet of the rider of the vehicle (10). The front end structure (12) further comprises a dash assembly (not shown). The dash assembly comprises a display unit (not shown). The display unit displays information about the vehicle (10) to the rider. The dash assembly may comprise additional components such as LCD, GPS, graphical user interface (GUI), etc. without limiting the scope of the invention. The dash assembly is supported on the handlebar (26). The front end structure (12) may further comprise additional components such as handle cover, windscreen, headlight, mirror(s), turn indicator(s), etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.

[0054] The rear end structure (14) comprises at least one seat (34) disposed above the main frame (28) and a rear ground engaging member (36) disposed below the main frame (28). The seat (34) provides seating for a rider of the vehicle (10). The rear ground end structure further comprises a power unit (not visible) disposed below the seat (34). The rear ground engaging member (36) is driven by the power unit. The power unit may be a motor or an internal combustion engine. In the illustrated example, the rear ground engaging member (36) embodies a wheel. Alternatively, the rear ground engaging member (36) embodies a track, without limiting the scope of the invention.

[0055] In case the power unit is a motor, there may be disposed at least one battery (38) disposed on a battery tray (39) for supplying electrical energy to the motor. The at least one battery (38) and the at least one battery tray (39) may be disposed below the seat (34). The rear end structure (14) further comprisesa luggage compartment (40) disposed below the seat. In an embodiment of the invention, the at least one battery (38), the at least one battery tray (39) and the luggage compartment (40) may be covered by at least one body cover (42). The body cover (42) hides the at least one battery (38), the battery tray (38) and the luggage compartment (40).

[0056] Although not shown, in an embodiment of the invention, the at least one seat (34) may be located in a first state where the at least one seat (34) prohibits access to the luggage compartment (40) and a second state where the at least one seat (34) fails to prohibit access to the luggage compartment (40). Thus, the luggage compartment (40) may be accessed by moving the at least one seat (34) from the first state to the second state. The at least one seat (34) may be moved from the first state to the second state either by a user or using one or more motors.

[0057] Although not shown, in an embodiment of the invention, the body cover (42) may be attached to the main frame (28) and the body cover (42) may be located either in a first state where the body cover (42) prohibits access to the at least one battery (38) and the battery tray (39) or in a second state where the body cover (42) fails to prohibit access to the at least one battery (38) and the battery tray (39). Thus, the at least one battery (38) and the battery tray (39) may be accessed by moving the body cover (42) from the first state to the second state.

[0058] Although not shown, in an embodiment of the invention, the body cover (42) may comprise plurality of parts including a first set of parts and a second set of parts. The first set of parts may be attached to the main frame (28) while the second set of parts may be releasably attached to the first set of parts. In an embodiment of the invention, the second set of parts of the body cover (42) may be located either in a first state where the second set of parts of the body cover (42) prohibits access to the at least one battery (38) and the battery tray (39) or in a second state where the second set of parts of the body cover (42) fails to prohibit access to the at least one battery (38) and the battery tray (39). Thus, the at least one battery (38) and the battery tray (39) may be accessed by moving the second set of parts of the body cover (42) from the first state to the second state.

[0059] The rear end structure (14) further comprises an electrical junction box (100) that acts as an interface to the at least one battery (38). In particular, electrical wires are brought from the at least one battery (38) and connected to the electrical junction box (100). The electrical junction box (100) is disposed below the luggage compartment (42) and in front of the rear ground engaging member (36) and is supported by the battery tray (39).

[0060] The rear end structure (14) may further additional elements including but not limited to tail light, turn indicator(s), rear fender, rear cushioning element, etc. Also, the vehicle (10) may other components such as electronic control unit for controlling operation of the vehicle, fuse elements, inverter, telemetry unit for establishing connection between the vehicle and an external device, etc.

[0061] Now referring to Figure 5, there is illustrated an exploded view of the electrical junction box (100) constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The electrical junction box (100) comprises a box main body (102);and plurality of bus bars (1041, 1042, 1043, ..., 104n). In an embodiment of the invention, each of the plurality of bus bar (1041, 1042, 1043, ..., 104n) comprises a first terminal fastening portion (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n) and a second terminal fastening portion (1081, 1082, 1083, ..., 108n).

[0062] In an embodiment of the invention, the electrical junction box (100) comprises a first cover element (110). The first cover element (110) is releasably coupled to a first outside portion (114) of the box main body (102). In an embodiment of the invention, the electrical junction box (100) comprises a second cover element (112). The second cover element (112) is releasably coupled to a second outside portion (116) of the box main body (102).

[0063] Now referring to Figure 6 and Figure 7 there is illustrated top view and a first perspective view of the semi-assembled electrical junction box (100) constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. As it can be seen, the first terminal fastening portions (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n) are arranged outside the box main body (102). Now referring to Figure 6 and Figure 8 there is illustrated a second perspective view of the semi-assembled electrical junction box (100) constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. As it can be seen, the second terminal fastening portions (1081, 1082, 1083, ..., 108n) are arranged outside the box main body (102).

[0064] Now referring to Figure 9, Figure 10, and Figure 11 there is illustrated a perspective view, a first view and a second view of the electrical junction box (100) constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention in a fully assembled state. The first cover element (110) is releasably coupled to the first outside portion (114) of the box main body (102). The second cover element (112) is releasably coupled to the second outside portion (116) of the box main body (102). The first cover (110) is located so as to cover the first terminal fastening portions (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n) while the second cover element (112) is located so as to cover the second terminal fastening portions (1081, 1082, 1083, ..., 108n).

[0065] Now referring to Figure 12, there is illustrated a perspective view of the bus bars (1042, 1043, ..., 104n). In an embodiment of the invention, each of the bus bars (1042, 1043, ..., 104n) comprises a bent portion (1221,1222, 1223, ..., 122n). Referring back to Figure 6 each of the bent portion (1221, 1222, 1223, ..., 122n) forming part of the bus bars (1041, 1042, 1043, ..., 104n) are arranged outside the box main body (102). In an embodiment of the invention, each of the bent portion (1221, 1222, 1223, ..., 122n) comprises the first terminal fastening portion (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n). Also, it can be seen that each of the first terminal fastening portion (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n) comprises a first threaded portion (1181, 1182, 1183, ..., 118n). Similarly, each of the second terminal fastening portion (1081, 1082, 1083, ..., 108n) comprises a second threaded portion (1201, 1202, 1203, ..., 120n).

[0066] Referring to Figure 13, there is illustrated a close-up side view of the box main body (102). In an embodiment of the invention, the box main body (102) comprises plurality of channels (1241, 1242, 1243, ..., 124n) formed on an outer wall portion of the box main body (102). The channel (1241, 1242, 1243, ..., 124n) accommodate the bent portions (1221, 1222, 1223, ..., 122n) of the bus bars (1041, 1042, 1043, ..., 104n). In an embodiment of the invention, the first terminal fastening portion (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n) having the electrical connectors attached thereto. In an embodiment of the invention, the channels (1241, 1242, 1243, ..., 124n) comprises drain holes (126) for draining water which may get accumulated in the channels (1241, 1242, 1243, ..., 124n). Thus, even if water reaches the channels (1241, 1242, 1243, ..., 124n), they will get drained via the drain holes (126) and would not remain there for a long period of time. In an embodiment of the invention, the channels (1241, 1242, 1243, ..., 124n) may be provided with structures (1281, 1282, 1283, ..., 128n) that ensures that predetermined electrical wires are connected to the first terminal fastening portion (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n).

[0067] Now referring to Figure 14, which illustrates a part view of the vehicle (10) along a first side of direction of the vehicle (10), the first terminal fastening portion (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n) are connected via a first set of electrical wires (1301, 1302, 1303, ..., 130n) to the at least one battery (38). Now referring to Figure 15, which illustrates a part view of the vehicle (10) along a second side of direction of the vehicle (10), the second terminal fastening portion (1081, 1082, 1083, ..., 108n) are connected via a second set of electrical wires (1321, 1322, 1323, ..., 132n) to a predetermined part (44) of the vehicle (10).

[0068] Now referring to Figure 16, it can be seen that the first terminal fastening portion (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n) can be accessed via a first side direction of the vehicle (10) as shown by first arrow (136) and hence, the first set of electrical wires (1301, 1302, 1303, ..., 130n) can be connected to / disconnected from the first terminal fastening portion (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n) via the first side direction of the vehicle (10) as shown by first arrow (136). Also, it can be seen that the second terminal fastening portion (1081, 1082, 1083, ..., 108n) can be accessed via a second side direction of the vehicle (10) as shown by second arrow (138) and hence, the second set of electrical wires (1321, 1322, 1323, ..., 132n) can be connected to / disconnected from the second terminal fastening portion (1081, 1082, 1083, ..., 108n) via the second side direction of the vehicle (10) as shown by second arrow (138).

[0069] An advantage of the invention is that the electrical junction box is sufficiently protected from ingress of foreign contaminants. The first cover element releasably coupled to the first outside portion of the box main body and covering the first terminal fastening portions and the second cover element releasably coupled to the second outside portion of the box main body and covering the second terminal fastening portions safeguards the electrical junction box from ingress of foreign contaminants. This leads to an increase in lifespan of the electrical junction box as compared to conventional electrical junction box.

[0070] Since the first terminal fastening portions and the second terminal fastening portions are arranged outside the box main body, another advantage of the invention is that the electrical junction box is not required to be disassembled for connecting the electrical wires to the terminal fastening portions. Thus, the probability of ingress of foreign contaminants inside the electrical junction box during the process of electrical wires to the terminal fastening portions is substantially avoided. This leads to an increase in lifespan of the electrical junction box as compared to conventional electrical junction box. Also, this leads to a reduction in a time period required for connecting the electrical wires to the terminal fastening portions. Further, this leads to reduction in a level of complexity involved in connecting the electrical wires to the terminal fastening portions.

[0071] While the electrical junction box is disposed below a luggage compartment of the vehicle and in front of a rear ground engaging member, since each of the first terminal fastening portions and the second terminal fastening portions faces a side portion of the vehicle, accessibility and serviceability of the electrical junction box is enhanced.

[0072] Also, since each of the bus bar comprises a bent portion located outside the box main body, the bent portion protruding along a vehicle length direction, a volume of free space required to be provided around the electrical junction box is substantially low. Thus, a size of the luggage compartment can be increased.

[0073] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.

[0074] The figures and the forgoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.

[0075] Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible. The scope of embodiments is at least as broad as given by the following claims.
, Claims:WE CLAIM:

1. A vehicle (10) comprising:
a head pipe (22) supporting a front fork (24) in a steerable manner;
at least a front ground engaging member (18) and a rear ground engaging member (36);
a main frame (28) connected to the head pipe (22), the main frame (28) extending in a rearward and downward direction of the vehicle (10);
a seat (34) disposed above the main frame (28);
at least one battery tray (39) accommodating at least one battery (38), the at least one battery tray (39) and the at least one battery (38) disposed above the main frame (28);
a luggage compartment (40) located below the seat (34) and the main frame (28); and
an electrical junction box (100) disposed on a rear side of the battery tray (39) and below the luggage compartment (40), the electrical junction box (100) comprising:
a box main body (102);
plurality of bus bars (1041, 1042, 1043, ..., 104n) accommodated partly within the box main body (102), each of the plurality of bus bar (1041, 1042, 1043, ..., 104n) comprising a first terminal fastening portion (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n) arranged outside the box main body (102) and a second terminal fastening portion (1081, 1082, 1083, ..., 108n) arranged outside the box main body (102);
a first cover element (110) releasably coupled to a first outside portion (114) of the box main body (102) so as to cover the first terminal fastening portions (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n); and
a second cover element (112) releasably coupled to a second outside portion (116) of the box main body (102) so as to cover the second terminal fastening portions (1081, 1082, 1083, ..., 108n).

2. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the bus bar (1041, 1042, 1043, ..., 104n) of the electrical junction box (100) comprises a bent portion (1221, 1222, 1223, ..., 122n) located outside the box main body (102), the bent portion (1221, 1222, 1223, ..., 122n) protruding along a vehicle length direction wherein the first terminal fastening portion (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n) is accessible from side of the vehicle (10).

3. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the bent portion (1221, 1222, 1223, ..., 122n) of the electrical junction box (100) comprises the first terminal fastening portion (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n).

4. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the bent portion (1221, 1222, 1223, ..., 122n) of the electrical junction box (100) being accommodated in a respective channel (1241, 1242, 1243, ..., 124n) formed on an outer wall portion of the box main body (102).

5. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the channels (1241, 1242, 1243, ..., 124n) comprises drain holes (126).

6. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the first terminal fastening portion (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n) comprises a first threaded portion (1181, 1182, 1183, ..., 118n) and each of the second terminal fastening portion (1081, 1082, 1083, ..., 108n) comprises a second threaded portion (1201, 1202, 1203, ..., 120n).

7. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first terminal fastening portions (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n) faces a first side portion of the vehicle (10) and the second terminal fastening portions (1081, 1082, 1083, ..., 108n) faces a second side portion of the vehicle (10).

8. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a portion of the electrical connection box (100) partially overlaps with the luggage compartment (40), when viewed from rear side of the vehicle (10).

9. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, whereinthe electrical connection box (100) disposed between the battery tray (39) and the luggage compartment (40).

10. The vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first terminal fastening portion (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n) are connected to at least one battery (38) of the vehicle (10) via a first set of electrical wires (1301, 1302, 1303, ..., 130n) and the second terminal fastening portions (1081, 1082, 1083, ..., 108n) are connected to a predetermined part (44) of the vehicle (10) via a second set of electrical wires (1321, 1322, 1323, ..., 132n), the first set of electrical wires (1301, 1302, 1303, ..., 130n) being connected to / disconnected from the first terminal fastening portion (1061, 1062, 1063, ..., 106n) via the first side direction (136) of the vehicle (10), and the second set of electrical wires (1321, 1322, 1323, ..., 132n) being connected to / disconnected from the second terminal fastening portion (1081, 1082, 1083, ..., 108n) via the second side direction (138) of the vehicle (10).