The present invention relates to a vehicle, and more particularly to a floor
panel of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A vehicle, particularly vehicle configured to be ridden such as motorized
scooter, and motorcycle, such as all-terrain vehicle, comprise a body frame, a cover assembly, and a power unit. The body frame supports the power unit and the body assembly. Typically, the body frame of a two-wheeled vehicle is made of tubular members welded together to form a load bearing skeletal.
[0003] In conventional vehicles, a floorboard is provided for a rider to rest his
foot. The floorboard is mounted to the body frame by means of plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners are visible resulting in poor aesthetics of the floorboard of the vehicle. Further, the plurality of fasteners are exposed to the outside environment and foreign materials such as water, mud etc. which may result into the corrosion of the plurality of fasteners. This not only affects the life of the plurality of fasteners but also the overall aesthetics of the vehicle, especially in cases where a floorboard mat is not used.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0004] 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.
[0005] In one aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle
comprises a body frame and a floorboard. The body frame comprising a head tube, at-least one down tube, a cross tube, a first side tube and a second side tube. The at-least

one down tube extends in a rearward and downward direction from the head tube. The cross tube is extending laterally and connected to the at-least one down tube. The first side tube is disposed at one side of the at-least one down tube. The second side tube is disposed at other side of the at-least one down tube. The floorboard is configured to be placed over the at-least one down tube, the first side tube and the second side tube. The at-least portion of the floorboard is detachably affixed with the at-least portion of the first side tube and the at-least portion of the second side tube. The floorboard comprising a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface comprises a plurality of locating members is extending vertically downwards from the bottom surface.
[0006] In an embodiment, the body frame comprises a plurality of attaching
members. The plurality of attaching members is detachably affixed to the plurality of locating members.
[0007] In an embodiment, the plurality of attaching members are inserted into
the plurality of locating members in upward direction of the vehicle. The combination of the plurality of attaching members and the plurality of locating members connects the at-least portion of the first side tube and the at-least portion of the second side tube with the at-least portion of the floorboard.
[0008] In an embodiment, the vehicle comprises a lower cover. The lower cover
comprises a top lower surface and a bottom lower surface. The lower cover comprises a plurality of connecting are adapted to be connected to the frame body.
[0009] In an embodiment, the first side tube comprises a first protrusion
member, a first front bracket and a first rear bracket. The first protrusion member is extending in lateral direction of the vehicle. The first protrusion member provides a connection point to one of the connecting members of the lower cover. The first front bracket comprises a first front mounting provision to provide access to the at-least one first locating members in vertical direction of the floorboard. The first rear bracket

comprises a first rear mounting provision to provide access to the at-least one first locating members in vertical direction of the floorboard.
[00010] In an embodiment, the second side tube comprises a second protrusion member, a second front bracket and a second rear bracket. The second protrusion member is extending in lateral direction of the vehicle. The second protrusion member provides a connection point to one of the connecting members of the lower cover. The second front bracket comprises a second front mounting provision to provide access to the at-least one second locating members in vertical direction of the floorboard. The second rear bracket comprises a first front mounting provision to provide access to the at-least one second locating members in vertical direction of the floorboard.
[00011] In an embodiment, the cross tube comprises a first side bracket for connecting one of the connecting members of the lower cover and a second side bracket for connecting one of the connecting members of the lower cover.
[00012] In an embodiment, the plurality of locating members of the bottom surface faces the top lower surface of the lower cover.
[00013] In another aspect of the present invention, a method for assembling a floorboard to a vehicle is provided. The method comprising following steps. Firstly, providing a first protrusion member, a first front bracket and a first rear bracket to the first side tube. Secondly, disposing a first side tube on one side of at-least one down tube. Thirdly, providing a second protrusion member, a second front bracket and a second rear bracket to the second side tube. Fourthly, disposing a second side tube at other side of the at-least one down tube. Fifthly, providing a first side bracket and a second side bracket to a cross tube. Sixthly, connecting a plurality of connecting members of a top lower surface of a lower cover with the first protrusion member, the first side bracket, the second protrusion member and the second side bracket, respectively. Seventhly, resting a plurality of locating members of a bottom surface of the floorboard to the first front bracket, the first rear bracket, the second front bracket and the second rear bracket, respectively. Finally, affixing a plurality of attaching

members to the plurality of locating members of the floorboard in upward direction of the vehicle.
[00014] In an embodiment, the plurality of attaching members is affixed to the plurality of locating members of the floorboard from downward direction to the vehicle.
[00015] In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, it provides the plurality of fasteners which are not visible to the rider resulted in improved aesthetics of the floorboard of the vehicle.
[00016] In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, it improves the life of the plurality of fasteners. As the plurality of fasteners remain protected with the outside environment and foreign materials thereby resulting in corrosion prevention of the plurality of fasteners.
[00017] In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, it provides the floorboard which is flat and neat thereby ensuring convenience and aesthetics appeal to the rider.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00018] The invention itself, together with further features and attended advantages, will become apparent from consideration of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments of the present invention are now described, by way of example only wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[00019] Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00020] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of a body frame of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[00021] Figure 3 illustrates a top view of a front portion of a body frame of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00022] Figure 4 illustrates another perspective view of the body frame of the vehicle having a lower cover, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00023] Figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of a floorboard of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00024] Figure 6a illustrates another perspective view of the body frame of the vehicle having the floorboard and the lower cover, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00025] Figure 6b illustrates another perspective view of the body frame of the vehicle depicting mounting provisions of the floorboard to the body frame, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00026] Figure 7 illustrates another perspective view of the body frame of the vehicle depicting mounted floorboard to the body frame, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00027] Figure 8 illustrates another perspective view of the body frame of the vehicle with a side cover mounted to the body frame, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[00028] Figure 9 illustrates a top view of a front portion of the body frame of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[00029] The drawings referred to in this description are not to be understood as being drawn to scale except if specifically noted, and such drawings are only exemplary in nature.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00030] While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, an embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described here below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the spirit and the scope of the invention.
[00031] The term "comprises", comprising, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, structure or method that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or structure or method. 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.
[00032] For better understanding of this invention, reference would now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the accompanying Figures and description here below, further, in the following Figures, the same reference numerals are used to identify the same components in various views.
[00033] While the present invention is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, a floor board of the vehicle and aspects and features thereof can be used with other type 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 vehicle, all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and the like.
[00034] 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 and these directions are referred by arrows Fr, Rr, U, Lr, L, R in the drawing Figures.
[00035] Referring to Figure 1, a vehicle (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. In the illustrated example, the vehicle (100) embodies a scooter vehicle. Alternatively, the vehicle (100) may embody a motorcycle vehicle, or an electric scooter type vehicle, without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00036] The vehicle (100) (herein after interchangeably referred to as the two wheeled vehicle (100) comprises a body frame (102), a front end structure (103), a rear end structure (104), a body cover (107) and a floorboard (200). The body frame (102) forms the core structure of the vehicle (100). The front end structure (103) is in front end of the vehicle (100). The rear end structure (104) comprises the rear portion of the vehicle (100). The body cover (107) provides covering to the body frame (102) of the vehicle (100). The floorboard (200), also referred to as bottom panel assembly, lies between the front end structure (103) and the rear end structure (104). Further, the floorboard (200) is interchangeably termed as the footboard (200).
[00037] The rear end structure (104) comprises a seat (108), a rear ground
engaging member (112), and a power unit (not shown). The seat (108) provides seating for a rider of the vehicle (100). The rear ground engaging member (112) underlies the seat (108) and is driven by the power unit. In present embodiment, the power unit comprises an engine (not shown) and a transmission unit (not shown). However, in another embodiment, the power unit may comprise a motor unit (not shown) and a transmission unit (not shown). The rear end structure (104) comprises a storage box (not shown). The storage box is provided under the seat (108). More particularly, the storage box is disposed within a space defined by the seat (108) and the engine of power unit. Further, the rear end structure (104) may comprise additional components such as rear fender, suspension systems, tail lights, rear grips etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.

[00038] The front end structure (103) comprises a front ground engaging member
(114), and a steering mechanism (116). The front ground engaging member (114) is operatively connected to the steering mechanism (116). The steering mechanism (116) comprises a handle bar (118). The handle bar (118) is configured to be rotated by the rider to steer the vehicle (100). The front end structure (103) comprises a head lamp unit (not shown), a pair of turn signal lamp units (not numbered). The head lamp unit is provided ahead of the handle bar (118) of the steering mechanism (116). The head lamp unit is configured to move along with the steering mechanism (116). The turn signal lamp units indicate the rider's intention to turn or change lanes. The head lamp unit and the turn signal lamp units are provided for safety of the rider and in conformance with the traffic regulations.
[00039] Further, the front end structure (103) comprises a front cover assembly (120) and a rear cover assembly (122), arranged ahead of the seat (108). The front cover assembly (120) encloses the steering mechanism (116). The rear cover assembly (122) provides protection for the feet of the rider of the vehicle (100). The turn signal lamp units may be disposed on the front cover assembly (120) in slots provided thereon. Further, the front end structure (103) may further comprise additional components such as mirrors, front fender, front forks etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00040] Referring to Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 4, the vehicle (100) comprises a body frame (102). The body frame (102), also referred to as the frame body (102) or the frame member (102), supports the front end structure (103), the floorboard (200), and the rear end structure (104) of the vehicle (100). The body frame (102) comprises a head tube (161), at-least one down tube (162), a cross tube (170), and a pair of rear tubes (172, 174). The at-least one down tube (162) extends in rearwards and downwards from the head tube (161). The at-least one down tube (162) is connected to the cross tube (170). The at-least one down tube (162) comprises a first down tube (162a) and a second down tube (162b). The first down tube (162a) is extending vertically downwards from the head tube (161). The second down tube (162b) is

extending horizontally from the first down tube (162a). The cross tube (170) is extending laterally and connected to the at-least one down tube (162). In present embodiment, the at-least one down tube (162) is having one down tube (162). However, in another embodiment, the at-least one down tube (162) is having more than one down tube (162).
[00041] The pair of rear tubes (172, 174) are extending rearwardly in upward
direction from the cross tube (170). The pair of rear tubes (172, 174) further comprises a left rear tube (172), and a right rear tube (174). The left rear tube (172) is connected to the cross tube (170). Similarly, the right rear tube (174) is also connected to the cross tube (170). The left rear tube (172) and the right rear tube (174) extends substantially parallel in a rearward and upward direction from the cross tube (170).
[00042] In an embodiment, the right rear tube (174) extends substantially parallel in a rearward and upward direction from the cross tube (170) in the right side of the vehicle (100), and the left rear tube (172) extends substantially parallel in a rearward and upward direction from the cross tube (170) in the left side of the vehicle (100). It may herein be noted that in alternative embodiments of the present disclosure, the right rear tube (174) may be positioned in the left side of the vehicle (100) and the left rear tube (172) may be positioned in the right side of the vehicle (100), without deviating from the spirit of the present invention. Further, in another embodiment, the right rear tube (174), and the left rear tube (172) may extends substantially parallel in a rearward and upward direction from any other component of the body frame (102) instead of the cross tube (170), without deviating from the spirit of the present invention. Also, the vehicle (100) further comprises a swinging unit (not shown) and at least one suspension device (not shown). The swinging unit is swingably coupled to the cross tube (170) of the body frame (102).
[00043] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4, the body frame (102) comprising a first side tube (164) and a second side tube (166). The first side tube (164) is disposed at one side of the at-least one down tube (162). The second side tube (166) is disposed

at other side of the at-least one down tube (162). More particularly, the first side tube (164) is disposed at left side of the at-least one down tube (162). The second side tube (166) is disposed at right side of the at-least one down tube (162). In present embodiment, the first side tube (164) and the second side tube (166) are connected to at-least portion of the second down tube (162b) of the at-least one down tube (162). However, in another embodiment, the first side tube (164) and the second side tube (166) may not be connected to the at-least portion of the second down tube (162b) of the at-least one down tube (162).
[00044] In present embodiment, front end of the first side tube (164) is connected to the at-least one down tube (162) and rear end of the first side tube (164) is connected to the left rear tube (172). Similarly, front end of the second side tube (166) is connected to the at-least one down tube (162) and rear end the first side tube (164) is connected to the right rear tube (174). However, in another embodiment, front end of the first side tube (164) may not be connected to the at-least one down tube (162). The front end of the second side tube (166) may not be connected to the at-least one down tube (162). Further, the vehicle (100) comprises a lower cover (300). The lower cover (300) comprises a top lower surface (300a) and a bottom lower surface (300b). The lower cover (300) comprises a plurality of connecting members (301, 302, 303, 304) adapted to be connected to the frame body (102).
[00045] Further, referring to Figure 3, the first side tube (164) comprises a first protrusion member (164x), a first front bracket (164a) and a first rear bracket (164b). The first protrusion member (164x) is extending in lateral direction of the vehicle (100). The first protrusion member (164x) provides a connection point to one of the connecting members (301) of the lower cover (300). The first front bracket (164a) comprises a first front mounting provision (164aa) to provide access to the at-least one first locating members (202) in vertical direction of the floorboard (200). The first rear bracket (164b) comprises a first rear mounting provision (164bb) to provide access to the at-least one first locating members (204) in vertical direction of the floorboard (200). In other terms, the first front bracket (164a) provides resting surface to at-least

one first locating members (202). The first rear bracket (164b) provides resting surface to at-least one first locating members (204).
[00046] Further, the second side tube (166) comprises a second protrusion member (166x), a second front bracket (166a) and a second rear bracket (166b). The second protrusion member (166x) extending in lateral direction of the vehicle (100). The second protrusion member (166x) provides a connection point to one of the connecting members (303) of the lower cover (300). The second front bracket (166a) comprises a second front mounting provision (166aa) to provide access to the at-least one second locating members (206) in vertical direction of the floorboard (200). The second rear bracket (166b) comprises a first front mounting provision (166bb) to provide access to the at-least one second locating members (208) in vertical direction of the floorboard (200). In other terms, the second front bracket (166a) provides resting surface to at-least one second locating members (206). The second rear bracket (166b) provides resting surface to at-least one second locating members (208).
[00047] Referring to Figure 4, the cross tube (170) comprises a first side bracket (170a) and a second side bracket (170b). The first side bracket (170a) is for connecting one of the connecting members (302) of the lower cover (300). The second side bracket (170b) is for connecting one of the connecting members (304) of the lower cover (300).
[00048] Referring to Figure 5, the floorboard (200) comprising a top surface (250) and a bottom surface (252). The top surface (250) is visible to rider and add into the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle (100). The bottom surface (252) comprises a plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) extending vertically downwards from the bottom surface (252). In present embodiment, the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) are having circular cross section. However, in another embodiment, the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) may have different cross section in accordance with the fitment requirement. Further referring

to Figure 6a, the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) of the bottom surface (252) faces the top lower surface (300a) of the lower cover (300).
[00049] Referring to Figure 6a, Figure 6b and Figure 7, the floorboard (200) configured to be placed over the at-least one down tube (162), the first side tube (164) and the second side tube (166). The at-least portion of the floorboard (200) is detachably affixed with the at-least portion of the first side tube (164) and the at-least portion of the second side tube (166). Further, the body frame (102) comprises a plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244). The plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) are detachably affixed to the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208). In present embodiment, the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) are having circular cross section. However, in another embodiment, the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) may have different cross section in accordance with the cross section of the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208).
[00050] More particularly, the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) are inserted into the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) in upward direction of the vehicle (100). Further, the combination of the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) and the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) connects the at-least portion of the first side tube (164) and the at-least portion of the second side tube (166) with the at-least portion of the floorboard (200).
[00051] Referring to Figure 3 to Figure 7, a method for assembling the floorboard (200) to the vehicle (100) is provided. The method comprising following steps. Firstly, providing the first protrusion member (164x), the first front bracket (164a) and the first rear bracket (164b) to the first side tube (164). Secondly, disposing the first side tube (164) on one side of the at-least one down tube (162). Thirdly, providing the second protrusion member (166x), the second front bracket (166a) and the second rear bracket (166b) to the second side tube (166). Fourthly, disposing the second side tube (166) at other side of the at-least one down tube (162). Fifthly, providing the first side

bracket (170a) and the second side bracket (170b) to the cross tube (170). Sixthly, connecting the plurality of connecting members (301, 302, 303, 304) of the top lower surface (300a) of the lower cover (300) with the first protrusion member (164x), the first side bracket (170a), the second protrusion member (166x) and the second side bracket (170b), respectively. Seventhly, mounting the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) of the bottom surface (252) of the floorboard (200) to the first front bracket (164a), the first rear bracket (164b), the second front bracket (166a) and the second rear bracket (166b), respectively. Finally, affixing the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) to the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) of the floorboard (200) in upward direction of the vehicle (100).
[00052] Further, in present embodiment, the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) are affixed to the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) of the floorboard (200) from downward direction to the vehicle (100).
[00053] Referring to Figure 8 and Figure 9, the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) are inserted into the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) in upward direction of the vehicle (100) thereby ensuring the high level of aesthetics of the floorboard (200). As the floorboard remains neat and no plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) are visible to anyone from outside in any view of the vehicle (100). Also, to hide the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) from side view of the vehicle (100), a side cover (400) is mounted to the body frame (102). Hence, the top surface (250) of the floorboard (200), the lower cover (300) and the side cover (400) combinedly hide the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) from outside in all views of the vehicle (100).
[00054] The present invention ensures that the floorboard (200) is strong, simple,
appealing thereby capable of carrying heavy loads without increasing cost and number of components of the body frame (102).

[00055] The present invention ensures that the whole the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) remains hidden thereby ensuring high aesthetics of the floorboard (200) of the vehicle (100).
[00056] The present invention improves the life of the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244). As the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) remain protected with the outside environment and foreign materials thereby resulting in corrosion prevention of the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244).
[00057] The present invention provides the floorboard (200) which is properly flat and neat thereby ensuring convenience to the rider. As shown in Figure 9 that the top surface (250) of the floorboard (200) is visible to rider without showing the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244). Also, the top surface (250) of the floorboard (200) add value to the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle (100).
[00058] The present invention provides the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) which never come in contact with rider's foot especially during the times of any accident or collision thereby ensuring convenience to the rider.
[00059] While few embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the above embodiments and modifications may be appropriately made thereto within the spirit and scope of the invention.
[00060] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this invention, 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 invention. These and other modifications in the nature of the invention 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 invention and not as a limitation.

We claim:

1. A vehicle (100) comprising:
a body frame (102) comprising:
a head tube (161);
at-least one down tube (162) extends in a rearward and downward direction from the head tube (161);
a cross tube (170) extending laterally and connected to the at-least one down tube (162);
a first side tube (164) disposed at one side of the at-least one down tube (162); and
a second side tube (166) disposed at other side of the at-least one down tube (162); and
a floorboard (200) configured to be placed over the at-least one down tube (162), the first side tube (164) and the second side tube (166),
wherein the at-least portion of the floorboard (200) detachably affixed with the at-least portion of the first side tube (164) and the at-least portion of the second side tube (166), and the floorboard (200) comprising a top surface (250) and a bottom surface (252), wherein the bottom surface (252) comprises a plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) extending vertically downwards from the bottom surface (252).
2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body frame (102)
comprises a plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244), wherein
the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) detachably affixed
to the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208).

The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 2, wherein the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) inserted into the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) in upward direction of the vehicle (100), wherein combination of the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) and the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) connects the at-least portion of the first side tube (164) and the at-least portion of the second side tube (166) with the at-least portion of the floorboard (200).
The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle (100) comprises a lower cover (300), wherein the lower cover (300) comprises a top lower surface (300a) and a bottom lower surface (300b), wherein the lower cover (300) comprises a plurality of connecting members (301, 302, 303, 304) adapted to be connected to the body frame (102).
The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 4, wherein the first side tube (164) comprises:
a first protrusion member (164x) extending in lateral direction of the vehicle (100), wherein the first protrusion member (164x) provides a connection point to one of the connecting members (301) of the lower cover (300);
a first front bracket (164a), wherein the first front bracket (164a) comprises a first front mounting provision (164aa) to provide access to the at-least one first locating members (202) in vertical direction of the floorboard (200); and
a first rear bracket (164b), wherein the first rear bracket (164b) comprises a first rear mounting provision (164bb) to provide access to the at-least one first locating members (204) in vertical direction of the floorboard (200).
The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 4, wherein the second side tube (166) comprises:

a second protrusion member (166x) extending in lateral direction of the vehicle (100), wherein the second protrusion member (166x) provides a connection point to one of the connecting members (303) of the lower cover (300);
a second front bracket (166a), wherein the second front bracket (166a) comprises a second front mounting provision (166aa) to provide access to the at-least one second locating members (206) in vertical direction of the floorboard (200); and
a second rear bracket (166b), wherein the second rear bracket (166b) comprises a first front mounting provision (166bb) to provide access to the at-least one second locating members (208) in vertical direction of the floorboard (200).
The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 4, wherein the cross tube (170) comprises a first side bracket (170a) for connecting one of the connecting members (302) of the lower cover (300), and a second side bracket (170b) for connecting one of the connecting members (304) of the lower cover (300).
The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 4, wherein the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) of the bottom surface (252) faces the top lower surface (300a) of the lower cover (300).
A method for assembling a floorboard (200) to a vehicle (100), the method comprising:
providing a first protrusion member (164x), a first front bracket (164a) and a first rear bracket (164b) to the first side tube (164);
disposing a first side tube (164) on one side of at-least one down tube (162);

providing a second protrusion member (166x), a second front bracket (166a) and a second rear bracket (166b) to the second side tube (166);
disposing a second side tube (166) on other side of the at-least one down tube (162);
providing a first side bracket (170a) and a second side bracket (170b) to a cross tube (170);
connecting a plurality of connecting members (301, 302, 303, 304) of a top lower surface (300a) of a lower cover (300) with the first protrusion member (164x), the first side bracket (170a), the second protrusion member (166x) and the second side bracket (170b), respectively;
mounting a plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) of a bottom surface (252) of the floorboard (200) to the first front bracket (164a), the first rear bracket (164b), the second front bracket (166a) and the second rear bracket (166b), respectively; and
affixing a plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) to the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) of the floorboard (200) in upward direction of the vehicle (100).
10. The method for assembling the floorboard (200) to the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the plurality of attaching members (241, 242, 243, 244) affixed to the plurality of locating members (202, 204, 206, 208) of the floorboard (200) from downward direction to the vehicle (100).