The present invention relates to a vehicle and more particularly, to a
frame of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Vehicle, particularly vehicle configured to be ridden such as motorcycle,
motorized scooter comprises a body frame to support various components such as swing arm, engine, vehicle seat etc. The body frame bears the loads generated by these components. The body frame includes various members, such as a head tube, a down tube, various cross members, brackets or stays. These various members joined together form the body frame, which supports the above mentioned components.
[0003] Typically, the body frame of the vehicle includes a front side, having
head tube, down tube etc., and a rear side having seat rails, rear grip etc. Also the rear grip is connected to the seat rails at the rear end thereof. Generally, a storage compartment of the vehicle is supported on the body frame such that the storage compartment is provided between the two seat rails. Further, in the storage compartment, space is required for storing and removing the articles, helmet etc. from the storage compartment.
[0004] In order to provide the accessing space for articles, helmet etc. in the
storage compartment of the vehicle, various provisions and mechanisms have hitherto been proposed. In the prior art Figure PA, the issues related to the storage of articles such as helmet etc. in the storage compartment of the vehicle is shown. As with growth of modern vehicles, the need for developing a sleek vehicle has grown significantly. As shown in Figure PA, the vehicle comprises the pair of seat rails (130x, 128x) is able to store articles such as helmet etc. in the storage compartment. However, when the requirement for developing the sleek vehicle arises the compressed pair of seat rails (130x, 128x) fail to store articles such as helmet etc. in the storage compartment. As the sleek vehicle comprises the pair of sleek seat rails (130xx, 128xx). Due to the

limited space and compression, the pair of sleek seat rails (130xx, 128xx) is unable to store the articles such as helmet etc. in the storage compartment of the vehicle.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0005] 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.
[0006] In one aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle
comprises a body frame. The body frame comprising a head tube, a first frame member, a left seat rail, a right seat rail, each of the left seat rail and the right seat rail is extending rearward from the first frame member; and a sub-frame is detachably coupled to the left seat rail and the right seat rail. The sub-frame is configured with at-least one slot.
[0007] In an embodiment, the sub-frame comprises a left sub-frame, a right sub-
frame and a middle sub frame. The at-least one slot includes at-least one left slot is configured in the left sub-frame and at-least one right slot is configured in the right sub-frame.
[0008] In an embodiment, a width of the at-least one slot is smaller than a width
of the corresponding left sub-frame and the right sub-frame in transverse direction of the vehicle.
[0009] In an embodiment, in the side view, at least portion of the at-least one
left slot of the left sub-frame and overlap with at least portion of the at-least one right slot of the right sub-frame.

[00010] In an embodiment, the maximum width is between the at-least one left
slot of the left sub-frame and the at-least one right slot of the right sub-frame is larger than maximum width of a standard helmet.
[00011] In an embodiment, the at-least one left slot and the at-least one right slot
is configured with the at-least one movable member.
[00012] In an embodiment, the at-least one movable member comprises at-least
one right movable member comprises plurality of right locating members and the at-least one right slot comprises plurality of right receiving members. The plurality of right receiving members receive plurality of right locating members; and at-least one left movable member comprises plurality of left locating members, and the at-least one left slot comprises plurality of left receiving members. The plurality of left receiving members receive plurality of left locating members to avoid impact of vibrations on the at-least one movable member during running of the vehicle.
[00013] In an embodiment, the at-least one movable member is made of a flexible
material.
[00014] In an embodiment, the at-least one movable member is configured to the
at-least one slot. The at-least one right movable member comprises a right vertical wall and a right horizontal wall. The right horizontal wall is mounted to the right sub-frame of the right seat rail and the at-least one left movable member comprises a left vertical wall and a left horizontal wall. The left horizontal wall is mounted to the left sub-frame.
[00015] In an embodiment, the at-least one right movable member is mounted to
the right seat rail in a manner that the at-least one right movable member eclipse the at-least one right slot whereby making the right seat rail appears continuous, and the at-least one left movable member is mounted to the left seat rail in a manner that the at-least one left movable member eclipse the at-least one left slot whereby making the left seat rail appears continuous.

[00016] In an embodiment, the at-least one movable member deforms when
applied with a force while placing the helmet and the at-least one movable member regains shape when force is removed as the helmet is removed.
[00017] In an embodiment, the at-least one movable member is adapted to be
moved between in an open position and closed position. In the closed position, the at-least one movable member is locakbly covered by a seat of the vehicle.
[00018] In an embodiment, the vehicle further comprises an article storage unit
is positioned below the sub-frame to hold the helmet.
[00019] In an embodiment, the first frame member comprises a down frame
extends in a rearward and downward direction from the head tube and a first cross member. The down frame extends between the head tube and the first cross member.
[00020] In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, it provides an accessing
space required for storing and removing the articles, helmet etc. from the at least one storage structure without having modified the frame structure of the vehicle. This further allows designers to design a vehicle with narrow rear structure yet allowing helmet or similar size articles to be stored and retrieved from the storage space.
[00021] In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, the accessing space is
provided without increasing the volume of the at least one storage structure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00022] 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:
[00023] Figure PA illustrates a top view of the seat rails of the body frame of the
vehicle having the helmet, according to an embodiment of the prior art;

[00024] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of an exemplary vehicle, according to an
embodiment of the present invention;
[00025] Figure 2 illustrates a top view of the vehicle having a body frame and a
storage box, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00026] Figure 3 illustrates an isometric view of the body frame of the vehicle,
according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00027] Figure 4 illustrates an exploded view of the body frame of the vehicle,
according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00028] Figure 5 illustrates a side view of the body frame of the vehicle,
according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00029] Figure 6 illustrates a top view of the body frame of the vehicle with a
helmet, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00030] Figures 7 illustrates a side view of the rear portion of the body frame of
the vehicle having the at-least one movable member in a closed condition, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00031] Figure 8 illustrates an isometric view of the rear portion of the body
frame of the vehicle having the at-least one movable member and the at-least one slot, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00032] Figure 9a illustrates an isometric view of the rear portion of the body
frame of the vehicle depicting moment of the at-least one movable member prior to contact with the helmet, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00033] Figures 9b illustrates a side view of the body frame of the vehicle
depicting moment of the at-least one movable member while contacting with the helmet, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[00034] Figure 9c illustrates another side view of the body frame of the vehicle
depicting moment of the at-least one movable member post to contact with the helmet, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[00035] 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
[00036] 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.
[00037] 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.
[00038] 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.
[00039] While the present invention is illustrated in the context of a frame of
vehicle, however, the frame of vehicle and aspects and features thereof can be used

with other type of vehicles as well. The terms "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, trikes, and the like.
[00040] 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.
[00041] Referring to Figure 1, a vehicle (100) according to an embodiment of the
present invention is depicted. The vehicle (100) referred to herein, embodies a motorized scooter vehicle. Alternatively, the vehicle (100) may embody any other ridden vehicles such as motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV) etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00042] The vehicle (100) comprises a front end structure (102), a rear end
structure (104), and a floorboard (134). The front end structure (102) forms the front portion of the vehicle (100). The rear end structure (104) forms the rear portion of the vehicle (100). The floorboard (134) lies between the front end structure (102) and the rear end structure (104). The floorboard (134) provides foot rest for a rider riding the vehicle (100).
[00043] The front end structure (102) comprises a steering mechanism (113), a
leg shield (108), a front ground engaging member (110), a dash assembly (116), ahead lamp unit (118), and a plurality of winkers (not shown). The steering mechanism (113) comprises a handle bar (114). The handle bar (114) is configured to be rotated by the rider to steer the vehicle (100). The steering mechanism (113) comprises a plurality of front forks (136) disposed at the front portion of the vehicle (100). The steering mechanism (113) is operatively coupled to the front ground engaging member (110) via the plurality of front forks (136).

[00044] In the illustrated example, the dash assembly (116) is provided on the
steering mechanism (113). The dash assembly (116) comprises a display unit (not shown). The display unit displays information relating to the vehicle (100) to the rider. The dash assembly (116) may comprise additional components such as, LCD, GPS, graphical user interface (GUI) etc. without limiting the scope of the invention. In the illustrated example, the head lamp unit (118) is provided on the steering mechanism (113). Alternatively, the head lamp unit (118) may be provided on the leg shield (108), without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00045] The leg shield (108) is disposed on the front portion of the vehicle (100).
The leg shield (108) encloses the steering mechanism (113). The leg shield (108) comprises an inner leg shield (109) and an outer leg shield (111) (also referred to as a front panel). The leg shield (108) provides protection for the feet of the rider of the vehicle (100). In the illustrated example, the plurality of the winkers (not shown) may be provided on the steering mechanism (113) of the vehicle (100). In another example, the plurality of the winkers (not shown) are disposed on the leg shield (108), without any limitations.
[00046] The vehicle (100) comprises an electronic control unit (ECU) (not
shown). The ECU controls various operations of the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) comprises a front side cover (not shown), a left side cover (not shown) and a right side cover (not shown). The front side cover is disposed adjacent to the floorboard (134). The left side cover and the right side cover are disposed on both sides of vehicle body.
[00047] Referring to Figures 1, and 2, the vehicle (100) comprises the rear end
structure (104). The rear end structure (104) is disposed at the rear portion of the vehicle (100). The rear end structure (104) comprises a swing arm (160), a tail lamp (182) and a rear side cover (not shown). The rear side cover is disposed on rear portion of the vehicle (100) and covers hind area under the rear end structure (104). In the illustrated example, the tail lamp (182) is disposed on the rear side cover. A plurality of turn signal indicators (not shown) are disposed on either side of the tail lamp (182).

[00048] The rear end structure (104) comprises a rear ground engaging member
(184), a power generating motor (179) and at least one suspension device (188). Referring to Figure 1, the vehicle (100) comprises a seat (125). The seat (125) provides seating arrangement for any of a rider or a rider and a passenger of the vehicle (100). The seat (125) comprises a passenger's seat (170) and a rider's seat (112). The rider's seat (112) and the passenger's seat (170) provides seating arrangement for the rider and the passenger of the vehicle (100) respectively. The passenger's seat (170) is detachably coupled to the rider's seat (112).
[00049] Referring to Figures 1 to 4, the vehicle (100) comprises a body frame
(106). The body frame (106) comprises a head tube (122), a first frame member (124a) having a down frame (124), and a first cross member (126). The down frame (124) extends in a rearward and downward direction from the head tube (122). The down frame (124) extends between the head tube (122) and the first cross member (126). The steering mechanism (113) is pivotally supported on the body frame (106). More particularly, the head tube (122) supports the steering mechanism (113). Further, at least portion of the head tube (122) and the down frame (124) is enclosed by at least portion of the leg shield (108).
[00050] In the illustrated example, the rear ground engaging member (184) is
disposed below the rider's seat (112) and the passenger's seat (170). The swing arm (160) pivotally coupled to the body frame (106) supports the rear ground engaging member (184). In the illustrated example, each of the front ground engaging member (110) and the rear ground engaging member (184) embodies a wheel. Alternatively, each of the front ground engaging member (110) and the rear ground engaging member (184) may embody a track etc., without limiting the scope of the invention. At least one of the front ground engaging member (110) and the rear ground engaging member (184) is configured to contact a ground surface (G). Further, the vehicle (100) may further comprise additional components such as mirrors, front fenders etc. without limiting the scope of the invention

[00051] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the vehicle (100) comprises at least one
storage structure (101). The at least one storage structure (101) includes an energy storage system (150) and an article storage unit (152). In the illustrated example, the article storage unit (152) is disposed at rear portion of the vehicle (100) and is configured to store articles such as a helmet (700), or other articles such as tools (not shown) etc. The energy storage system (150) comprises a plurality of energy storage units (not shown), without limiting the scope of the invention. The plurality of energy storage units may be embodied as battery cells. In an example, the energy storage system (150) may be composed of a durable, non-metallic material. In alternative embodiment, the energy storage system (150) may be composed of any suitable material such as metal etc., without any limitations. In the illustrated example, the rider's seat (112) closes opening of the energy storage system (150) and the passenger's seat (170) closes opening of the article storage unit (152).
[00052] The plurality of energy storage units is electrically coupled to the power
generating motor (179) via a control unit (may be a power distribution unit (PDU). In the illustrated example, the control unit and the ECU (may be a vehicle control unit (VCU) are independent and are in electrical and electronic communication with one another. In another embodiment, the control unit and the ECU may be a single unit controlling various operations of the vehicle (100). Further, the power generating motor (179) comprises an output motor shaft (not shown). The output motor shaft is configured to transmit the output driving force generated by the power generating motor (179).
[00053] The control unit controls the supply of the electric power from the energy
storage system (150) to the power generating motor (179). In the illustrated example, the power generating motor (179) is provided with the swing arm (160). The power generating motor (179) provides the necessary driving force required to drive the rear ground engaging member (184). The power generating motor (179) is operatively coupled to the rear ground engaging member (184) via a transmission (not shown). More particularly, the output motor shaft of the power generating motor (179) is

operatively coupled to a wheel axle (not shown) of the rear ground engaging member (184) via the transmission. Further, the vehicle (100) comprises electronic connections (not shown) and hydraulic connections (not shown). The electronic connections may embody a wire harness. The hydraulic connections may embody fluid hoses.
[00054] Referring further to Figure 1, the rear end structure (104) comprises the
at least one suspension device (188). In the illustrated example, the rear end structure (104) comprises one suspension device which are operatively coupled between the body frame (106) and the swing arm (160). The suspension device (188) embodies a shock absorber. The rear end structure (104) may comprise additional components such as rear grip, rear fender, license plate etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00055] Referring further to Figure 1 to 3, in the illustrated example, the swing
arm (160) is configured to pivotally couple the rear ground engaging member (184) with the body frame (106). A plurality of fastening members (not shown) (such as nuts, bolts, rivets, screws etc.) extending from through the swing arm (160) couples the swing arm (160) to an at least one swing arm attachment bracket (172) of the body frame (106).
[00056] Referring to Figures 3 to 5, the body frame (106) comprises a left seat
rail (128) and a right seat rail (130) extend rearward and upward from the first cross member (126). The left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130) provides support for the rider's seat (112) and the passenger's seat (170). The body frame (106) comprises a second cross member (127), and a third cross member (133). The second cross member (127) and the third cross member (133) extends between the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130).
[00057] A floor portion (142) supports the energy storage system (150) (shown
in Figure 1 and Figure 3). In the illustrated example, the body frame (106) comprises two swing arm attachment brackets (172). One of the two swing arm attachment brackets (172) disposed on the left seat rail (128) and the another on the right seat rail

(130). Each of the two swing arm attachment brackets (172) may be formed integral with or may be welded to the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130). Further, the body frame (106) comprises a sub-frame (137). The sub-frame (137) comprises a plurality of sub-brackets (159) and a guide member receiving portion (151). In the illustrated example, the sub-frame (137) is detachably coupled to the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130). More particularly, the plurality of sub-brackets (159) of the sub-frame (137) are detachably coupled to a plurality of receiving-brackets (147) (shown in Figure 5) provided on the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130). The article storage unit (152) is sandwiched between the sub-frame (137) and the plurality of the receiving-brackets (147) (shown in Figure 5). The sub-frame (137) provides a gripping surface for the passenger of the vehicle (100). Furthermore, the body frame (106) may comprise additional components such as brackets, frame members etc., to support different components of the vehicle (100), without any limitations.
[00058] Referring to Figure 3, the vehicle (100) comprises a latching device (131)
provided on the second cross member (127). In the illustrated example, the latching device (131) secures rear end of the rider's seat (112) to the body frame (106). In the illustrated example, the latching device (131) is actuated by an actuating means (not shown) via a cable (155). The actuating means may be handle lock mechanism provided on the leg shield (108) or may be a separate lock mechanism provided on the body cover of the vehicle, without any limitations. Further, the article storage unit (152) includes having top connection points (not shown). The article storage unit (152) is positioned below each of the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130). The top connection points of the article storage unit (152) are sandwiched between the plurality of sub-brackets (159) and the plurality of receiving-brackets (147).
[00059] In an embodiment, the article storage unit (152) is connected to each of
the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130), such that the article storage unit (152) is positioned above the rear ground engaging member (184). The front end of the rider's seat (112) is hingably coupled to the third cross member (133) via a hinge.

When the rider's seat (112) is opened about the hinge, the passenger's seat (170) moves along with the rider's seat (112), thereby allowing access to the energy storage system (150) and the article storage unit (152).
[00060] Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 6, the sub-frame (137) is detachably
coupled to the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130). The sub-frame (137) comprises a left sub-frame (137L), a right sub-frame (137R) and a middle sub frame (137M). The sub-frame (137) is configured with at-least one slot (400). The at-least one slot (400) includes at-least one left slot (402) and at-least one right slot (401). The at-least one left slot (402) is configured in the left sub-frame (137L). The at-least one right slot (401) is configured in the right sub-frame (137R). The at-least one movable member (500) configured to the at-least one slot (400).
[00061] The at-least one right movable member (501) comprises a right vertical
wall (522) and a right horizontal wall (523). The right horizontal wall (523) is mounted to the right sub-frame (137R) of the right seat rail (130), and the at-least one left movable member (502) comprises a left vertical wall (532) and a left horizontal wall (533). The left horizontal wall (533) is mounted to the left sub-frame (137L).
[00062] Further, the plurality of sub-brackets (159) of the sub-frame (137) are
detachably coupled to the plurality of receiving-brackets (147) provided on the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130) to detachably couple the sub-frame (137) to the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130), and wherein the top connection points of the article storage unit (152) are sandwiched between the detachably coupling of the plurality of sub-brackets (159) and the plurality of receiving-brackets (147). Also, the article storage unit (152) is connected to each of the each of the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130). Further, in an embodiment, the article storage unit (152) is sandwiched between the plurality of sub-brackets (159) and the plurality of receiving-brackets (147).
[00063] Referring to Figures 6 to 9c, the at-least one left slot (402) and the at-
least one right slot (401) are configured with the at-least one movable member (500).

The at-least one movable member (500) is made of a flexible material such as Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR). In an embodiment, the movable member (500) may be composed of a flexible material such as rubber. More particularly, the movable member (500) is made of a material named as Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR). In alternative embodiment, the movable member (500) may be composed of any flexible material, without any limitations.
[00064] The at-least one movable member (500) deforms when applied with a
force while placing the helmet (700) and the at-least one movable member (500) regains shape when force is removed as the helmet (700) is removed. The flexible material of the at-least one movable member (500) ensures that while storing and removing the articles, helmet etc. from the at least one storage structure (151), the at-least one movable member (500) easily get pushed by the force applied by the user resulting into accessing space for the user without increasing the volume of the at least one storage structure (101). More particularly, the flexible material of the at-least one movable member (500) ensures that storing and removing of the helmet (700) from the article storage unit (152) can be done easily thereby ensuring sufficient accessing space for the user to store and remove the helmet (700) from the article storage unit (152) without increasing the volume of the article storage unit (152).
[00065] Referring to Figure 6, the at least one storage structure (151) is disposed
at middle portion of the vehicle (100). Further, the article storage unit (152) is disposed at rear portion of the vehicle (100) and is configured to store articles such as the helmet (700), luggage, tools (not shown) etc. In the illustrated example, the helmet (700) include a standard helmet (700) having a maximum width (Hx). In other examples, the helmet (700) may include different types of helmet, without limiting the scope of the invention. As shown in Figure 6, a maximum width (Wmax) and a minimum width (Wmin) is provided between the left slot (402) of the left sub-frame (137L) and the at-least one right slot (401) of the right sub-frame (137R). As the left sub-frame (137L) and the right sub-frame (137R) are converging towards each other in rear direction of the vehicle (100).

[00066] In present embodiment, the maximum width (Wmax) is larger than the
maximum width (Hx) of the standard helmet (700). The larger width between the left slot (402) of the left seat rail (128) and the right slot (401) of the right seat rail (130) ensures that storing and removing of the helmet (700) from the article storage unit (152) can be done easily by the user. As there is sufficient accessing space for the user to store and remove the helmet (700) from the article storage unit (152) without increasing the volume of the article storage unit (152).
[00067] More particularly, the article storage unit (152) is sandwiched between
the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130). Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the article storage unit (152) positioned below the sub-frame (137) to hold the helmet (170). More particularly, the article storage unit (152) is positioned below each of the left sub-frame (137L) and the right sub-frame (137R). In an embodiment, the article storage unit (152) is connected to each of the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130), such that the article storage unit (152) is positioned above the rear ground engaging member (184). The article storage unit (152) is having a predetermined height and volume. The front end of the seat (125) is hingably coupled to the third cross member (133) via the hinge. When the seat (125) is opened about a hinge point (not shown), the seat (125) moves up, thereby allowing access to the article storage unit (152). As shown in Figure 6, a width (Ws) of the at-least one slot (400) is smaller than a width (Wt) of the corresponding left sub-frame (137L) and the right sub-frame (137R) in transverse direction of the vehicle (100).
[00068] Referring to Figures 7 and 8, the at-least one movable member (500)
comprises at-least one right movable member (501) and at-least one left movable member (502). In present embodiment, the at-least one left movable member (502) comprises one left movable member (502) and the at-least one right movable member (501) comprises one right movable member (501). However, in another embodiment, the at-least one left movable member (502) comprises more than one left movable member (502) and the at-least one right movable member (501) comprises more than one right movable member (501).

[00069] The at-least one right movable member (501) comprises plurality of right
locating members (572, 573, 574). The at-least one right slot (401) comprises plurality of right receiving members (472, 473, 474). The plurality of right receiving members (472, 473, 474) receive plurality of right locating members (572, 573, 574). The at-least one left movable member (502) comprises plurality of left locating members (562, 563, 564). The at-least one left slot (402) comprises plurality of left receiving members (462, 463, 464). The plurality of left receiving members (462, 463, 464) receive plurality of left locating members (562, 563, 564) to avoid impact of vibrations on the at-least one movable member (500) during running of the vehicle (100).
[00070] The at-least one left movable member (502) comprises at-least two left
locating members (562, 563, 564) and the left slot (402) comprises at-least two left receiving members (462, 463, 464). The at-least two left receiving members (462,463, 464) receives the at-least two left locating members (562, 563, 564) of the at-least one left movable member (502) of the at-least one movable member (500). The engagement between the at-least two left receiving members (462, 463, 464) and the at-least two left locating members (562, 563, 564) ensures that there is no impact of vibrations on the at-least one movable member (500) during running of the vehicle (100). As the at-least two left receiving members (462, 463, 464) of the left slot (402) holds the at-least two left locating members (562, 563, 564) across the length of the at-least one movable member (500). In present embodiment, the engagement between the at-least one movable member (500) and the left slot (402) is through the at-least two left receiving members (462, 463, 464) and the at-least two left locating members (562, 563, 564). However, in another embodiment, the engagement between the at-least one movable member (500) and the left slot (402) may takes place through other connecting and fastening means. Similarly, the at-least one right movable member (501) and the right slot (401) comprises at-least two right locating members and at-least two right receiving members, respectively.
[00071] Further, in one side view of the vehicle (100), at least portion of the at-
least one left slot (402) of the left sub-frame (137L) overlap with at least portion of

the at-least one right slot (401) of the right sub-frame (137R). In another side view of the vehicle (100), at least portion of the at-least one right slot (401) of the right sub-frame (137R) overlap with the at least portion of the at-least one left slot (402) of the left sub-frame (137L). So, in the side view, only one of the left slot (402) and the right slot (401) is seen. Similarly, in the side view, only one of the at-least one left movable member (502) and an at-least one right movable member (501) is seen.
[00072] Referring to Figures 7 to 9c, the at-least one movable member (500) is
mounted to the periphery of the at-least one slot (400). In present embodiment, the at-least one right movable member (501) is mounted to the right seat rail (130) in a manner that the at-least one right movable member (501) eclipse the at-least one right slot (401) whereby making the right seat rail (130) appears continuous, and the at-least one left movable member (502) mounted to the left seat rail (128) in a manner that the at-least one left movable member (502) eclipse the at-least one left slot (402) whereby making the left seat rail (128) appears continuous.
[00073] Referring to Figures 9a to 9c, the at-least one movable member (500) is
adapted to be moved between in an open position (602) and a closed position (601). The open position (602) is the position wherein the at-least one movable member (500) is adapted to be moved and accessible space is created at the periphery of the article storage unit (152). The closed position (601) is the position wherein the at-least one movable member (500) is adapted to be fixed at a predetermined position and no accessible space is available at the periphery of the article storage unit (152) to the user. Further, at the closed position (601), the at-least one movable member (500) is locakbly covered by the seat (125) of the vehicle (100).
[00074] In the illustrated Figures 9a to 9c, the storing and removing of the helmet
(700) from the article storage unit (152) is divided into three phases. First phase is when the helmet (700) is just above the article storage unit (152) for placing or storing into the article storage unit (152). Second phase is when the helmet (700) is going into the article storage unit (152). Third phase is when the helmet (700) is placed inside

the article storage unit (152). In all three phases, the user fingers are over the helmet (700) along the maximum width (Hx) direction of the helmet (700).
[00075] In beginning of the first phase, the at-least one movable member (500) is
at the closed position (601). During the first phase only the at-least one movable member (500) moves from the closed position (601) to the open position (602). As the user fingers push the at-least one movable member (500) in downward direction. The at-least one movable member (500) partially rotates and gives accessible space to the user fingers. In the second phase, the at-least one movable member (500) remains in the open position (602). As in the second phase, the user fingers kept pushing the at-least one movable member (500) in downward direction for maintaining the accessible space to the user fingers. In the third phase, the at-least one movable member (500) moves from the open position (602) to the closed position (601). As in the third phase, the user fingers left the contact with the helmet (700) and comes out from the article storage unit (152), thereby removing the force imparted on the at-least one movable member (500).
[00076] Further, in the illustrated example, when the helmet (700) is going into
the article storage unit (152) the at-least one right movable member (511) moves from the closed position (601) to the open position (602). As the user fingers push the at-least one right movable member (511). The at-least one right movable member (511) rotates and gives accessible space to the user fingers for placing the helmet (700) into the article storage unit (152). Later, till the time user fingers are present on the periphery of the article storage unit (152), the at-least one right movable member (511) remains in the open position (602). As the user fingers kept pushing the at-least one right movable member (511). Once the user fingers left the contact with the helmet (700) and comes out from the article storage unit (152), the at-least one right movable member (511) moves from the open position (602) to the closed position (601). As there is no force imparted on the at-least one right movable member (511).
[00077] Furthermore, in an embodiment, in the open position (602), the at-least
one right movable member (511) and the at-least one left movable member (512)

moves either in upward direction or downward direction. However, in another embodiment, in the open position (602), the at-least one right movable member (511) and the at-least one left movable member (512) may move in downward direction.
[00078] The present disclosure provides an accessing space required for storing
and removing the articles, the helmet (700) etc. from the article storage unit (152) of the at least one storage structure (101) without affecting the aesthetics of the vehicle (100).
[00079] The present disclosure ensures that the accessing space is provided
without increasing the volume of the article storage unit (152) of the at least one storage structure (101).
[00080] The present disclosure provides a feature to design the vehicle (100) with
narrow rear structure of the body frame (106) yet allowing the helmet (700) or similar size articles to be stored and retrieved from the article storage unit (152) of the at least one storage structure (101).
[00081] 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.
[00082] 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:

A vehicle (100) comprising:
a body frame (106) comprising:
a head tube (122);
a first frame member (124a);
a left seat rail (128);
a right seat rail (130), each of the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130) extend rearward from the first frame member (124a); and
a sub-frame (137) detachably coupled to the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130), wherein the sub-frame (137) configured with at-least one slot (400).
2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sub-frame (137) comprises a left sub-frame (137L), a right sub-frame (137R) and a middle sub frame (137M), wherein the at-least one slot (400) includes at-least one left slot (402) configured in the left sub-frame (137L) and at-least one right slot (401) configured in the right sub-frame (137R).
3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 2, wherein a width (Ws) of the at-least one slot (400) is smaller than a width (Wt) of the corresponding left sub-frame (137L) and the right sub-frame (137R) in transverse direction of the vehicle (100).
4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein in the side view, at least portion of the at-least one left slot (402) of the left sub-frame (137L) overlap with at least portion of the at-least one right slot (401) of the right sub-frame (137R).

5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2 and 4, wherein maximum width (Wmax) between the at-least one left slot (402) of the left sub-frame (137L) and the at-least one right slot (401) of the right sub-frame (137R) is larger than maximum width (Hx) of a standard helmet (700).
6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the at-least one left slot (402) and the at-least one right slot (401) configured with at-least one movable member (500).
7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2 and claim 6, wherein the at-least one movable member (500) comprises at-least one right movable member (501) comprises plurality of right locating members (572, 573, 574) and the at-least one right slot (401) comprises plurality of right receiving members (472, 473, 474), wherein the plurality of right receiving members (472, 473, 474) receive plurality of right locating members (572, 573, 574); and at-least one left movable member (502) comprises plurality of left locating members (562, 563, 564) and the at-least one left slot (402) comprises plurality of left receiving members (462, 463, 464), wherein the plurality of left receiving members (462, 463, 464) receive plurality of left locating members (562, 563, 564) to avoid impact of vibrations on the at-least one movable member (500) during running of the vehicle (100).
8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the at-least one movable member (500) is made of a flexible material.
9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2 and claim 6, wherein the at-least one movable member (500) configured to the at-least one slot (400), wherein at-least one right movable member (501) comprises a right vertical wall (522) and a right horizontal wall (523), wherein the right horizontal wall (523) mounted to the right sub-frame (137R) of the right seat rail (130), and the at-least one left movable member (502) comprises a left vertical wall (532) and a left horizontal wall (533), wherein the left horizontal wall (533) mounted to the left sub-frame (137L).

10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6 and claim 9, wherein the at-least one right movable member (501) mounted to the right seat rail (130) in a manner that the at-least one right movable member (501) eclipse the at-least one right slot (401) whereby making the right seat rail (130) appears continuous, and the at-least one left movable member (502) mounted to the left seat rail (128) in a manner that the at-least one left movable member (502) eclipse the at-least one left slot (402) whereby making the left seat rail (128) appears continuous.
11. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, claim 6 and claim 8, wherein the at-least one movable member (500) deforms when applied with a force while placing the helmet (700) and the at-least one movable member (500) regains shape when force is removed as the helmet (700) is removed.
12. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the at-least one movable member (500) adapted to be moved between in an open position (602) and a closed position (601), wherein in the closed position (601), the at-least one movable member (500) locakbly covered by a seat (125) of the vehicle (100).
13. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle (100) further comprises an article storage unit (152) positioned below the sub-frame (137) to hold the helmet (700).
14. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first frame member (124a) comprises a down frame (124) extends in a rearward and downward direction from the head tube (122), and a first cross member (126), wherein the down frame (124) extends between the head tube (122) and the first cross member (126).