Claims:I/We Claim:
1. A front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) comprising:
a front panel structure (117) and;
an extending storage member (118), said extending storage member (118) is detachably mounted on said front panel structure (117) to form a storage space (118a) thereat ;
wherein,
said front panel structure (117) includes an energy inducting portion (114);
wherein,
said energy inducting portion (114) being contained in said extending storage member within said storage space (118a), wherein, said energy inducting portion (114) is accessible by swivel opening the storage member (118) towards the rider side.
2. The front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said energy inducting portion (114) being operably connected to an energy storage unit (113) by means of a connecting hose (136) and said energy inducting portion (114) being disposed in proximity of said energy storage unit (113).
3. The front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2 wherein, said energy storage unit (113) being disposed below a floor board (124) and mounted on a central frame (104) of said saddle ride type vehicle (100).
4. The front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2 wherein, said connecting hose (136) being routed along on a front frame (103) of said saddle ride type vehicle (100), and being configured with substantially parallel offset to a rotation plane of the front wheel (108) of said saddle ride type vehicle (100).
5. The front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said energy inducting portion (114) is a fuel tank inlet portion (114), said fuel tank inlet portion enables entry of a fuel pump unit.
6. The front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5 wherein, said energy inducting portion (114) being covered by means of a fuel cap (115), said fuel cap (115) being detachably attached to said fuel tank inlet-portion (114).
7. The front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6 wherein, said fuel cap (115) is capable of being opened by means of a push button or being opened manually.
8. The front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6 wherein, said fuel cap (115) being capable of being opened by means of an ignition lock (201).
9. The front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said energy inducting portion (114) being integrated or fixedly attached with said front panel structure (117) of said saddle ride type vehicle (100).
10. The front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said energy inducting portion (114) being fixedly attached to at least an outer surface of said extending storage member (118).
11. The front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said extending storage member (118) is mounted onto said saddle ride type vehicle (100) by means of a glove box hinge unit (138), provided on a front structure LH (117a) of said front panel structure (117).
12. The front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 wherein, a lock hook provision or snap fit provision (137) being provided on at least a portion of a glove box inner (118a) of said extending storage member (118) to enable manual opening of said extending storage member (118).
13. A front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) comprising:
a front panel structure (117), said front panel structure (117) includes an ignition lock (201) disposed on a rear portion of a upper front structure RH (117b) of said saddle ride type vehicle (100), when viewed from front of the saddle ride type vehicle (100);
wherein,
a storage space (118a) is configured on the rear portion of the front panel structure with a closing lid member (118’);
a glove box lock (202) being disposed on a front portion of a front panel structure LH (117a) of said saddle ride type vehicle (100);
wherein,
said glove box lock (202) being operably connected to said ignition lock (201) by means of a connecting cable (203) running laterally across said front panel structure (117).
14. The front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 13 wherein, said glove box lock 202 is disposed in proximity of a storage space (118a).
15. The front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 13 wherein, said glove box lock (202) includes a first portion (204), a second portion (205) and a third portion (206), wherein said first portion (204), said second portion (205) and said third portion (206) in combination aid in locking and unlocking an extending storage member lid member (118’).
16. The front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 13 wherein, said lid member (118’) being capable of opened outwardly towards a floor board (124) of said saddle ride type vehicle (100).
17. The front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said energy inducting portion (114) being mounted on a portion of a down frame (103a) of said saddle ride type vehicle (100), substantially above a front wheel (108).
18. The front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said energy storage unit (113) is a fuel tank assembly (113).
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter described herein generally relates to a saddle ride type vehicle, and particularly but not exclusively relates to a front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Generally, in a two-wheeled vehicle, a storage structure is used as a utility member either to store various articles of the user or to store power source for the vehicle. The storage structure is also used to store fuel for the vehicle. Conventionally, existing saddle ride type vehicle, has approximately, three storage units at three different locations herein called as ‘a storage unit below seat assembly’, ‘a storage unit on the front structure assembly of the vehicle’ and ‘a fuel storage unit’.
[0003] As compared to storage unit on the front structure assembly of the vehicle, herein called as a glove box, the storage unit below the seat assembly, herein called as a utility unit, is a bigger storage unit having approximately 20 liter volume of storage space. The utility unit is disposed under the seat between the front cover and the rear cover of a saddle ride type vehicle. Because of its large area, the utility unit can be used by the user to store certain articles depending upon the size of the article and the size offered by the utility unit. The glove box acts as a smaller storage unit which is fitted with panel rear (in-front of the rider, while rider is in riding position) by using fasteners. The glove box is best suited to store articles such as water bottle, papers, wallets, and similar small articles, access of which might be required by the user even during riding condition or while in seated position.
[0004] The fuel storage unit, herein called as a fuel tank, is usually disposed at a rear end of the vehicle or at the front end of the vehicle. In a scooter type of vehicle, the fuel tank is disposed below the seat assembly, at the rear end of the vehicle. Whereas, in a motorcycle, the fuel tank is disposed along a main frame of a vehicle frame assembly, at the front end of the vehicle. The fuel tank is used to store fuel of required capacity and facilitate smooth and uninterrupted fuel flow to an engine assembly as and when required by the vehicle. In alternate powertrain vehicle, this can be a storage unit for storing a energy unit e.g. a battery for an electric vehicle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] The detailed description is described with reference to a saddle type two wheeled scooter along with the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0006] Fig. 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle when viewed from left hand side of the rider while he is in riding position along with few internal parts of the vehicle for clarity of explanation.
[0007] Fig. 2a to Fig. 2b illustrates a rear perspective view of the saddle ride type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0008] Fig. 3a to Fig. 3c illustrates a front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0009] Fig. 4 illustrates a portion of the front perspective view of the saddle ride type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00010] Fig. 5a to Fig. 5b illustrates a portion of the front perspective view of the saddle ride type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00011] Fig. 6 illustrates a portion of the front panel structure of the saddle ride type vehicle in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[00012] In a conventional scooter type of vehicle, where the fuel tank is disposed below the seat assembly, the fuel tank comprises of an erect fuel pump unit, which supplies fuel to the carburetor. Further, the fuel tank top includes a recess, herein called as a fuel tank inlet portion, through which the fuel pump unit is inserted into the fuel tank. During vehicle running condition, the fuel pump unit operates for pumping the fuel, causing vibrations and thereby leading to transfer of load to the fuel tank top. Also, in these types of scooters, the pillion load is carried by the seat assembly, which is disposed on the load receiving section of the fuel tank, i.e. upper surface of fuel tank top, near the fuel pump mounting section. In such vehicles the fuel tank inlet portion of the fuel tank is accessed by opening the seat assembly about the axis of a hinge point. However, the challenge with such vehicles is that, the fuel tank inlet portion can be accessed only during non- driving condition. The rider has to stop the vehicle, get down from the riding position and access the fuel tank inlet potion of the fuel tank by manually opening the lid covering the utility unit, which is conventionally the seat unit connected by a hinge mechanism, by the vehicle key through key slot provided in the side panel of the vehicle.
[00013] Some known arts also disclose about providing a fuel tank inlet portion on at least one of the side panels of the vehicle. However, in such vehicles, since the fuel tank is disposed along with the utility unit, the space of the utility unit is subsequently compromised.
[00014] Therefore, some other known arts have disclosed about placement of the fuel tank in a saddle ride type vehicle, below the floor board of the vehicle. However, such placement of the fuel tank also has its own challenges. Some of the most prominent challenges include adequate placement of the fuel tank inlet portion, through which the fuel pump unit can be inserted into the fuel tank.
[00015] In such vehicles, the fuel pump inlet portion cannot be placed below the floor board of the vehicle. Reason being, the fuel tank inlet portion placed below the floor board acts as an obstruction for the vehicle, as it compromises the clearance space provided in between the vehicle’s floor board and the ground, when the vehicle is in motion. Resultant to which, such obstructions may cause damage of the fuel tank cap, which is usually placed above the fuel tank inlet portion. This damage of the fuel tank cap may further cause spillage of the fuel and ultimately may result into detrimental accidents. Moreover, when the fuel tank inlet portion is placed below a floor board, the accessibility of the fuel tank inlet portion and insertion of the fuel pump unit, itself becomes a daunting task.
[00016] Furthermore, the fuel tank inlet portion cannot be placed above the floorboard. Because the floorboard is used by the user to rest his legs while driving the vehicle. Therefore, placement of the fuel tank inlet portion above the floor board would compromise with the available lag space provided to the user.
[00017] Furthermore, the fuel tank inlet portion cannot be placed on a panel below the seat assembly and above the floor board. Because many known arts disclose about placement of one or more electronic components, such as a controller, on the panel below the seat assembly and above the floor board. The placement of the fuel tank along with such electronic components is usually not advisable. Because during extreme conditions, the spark produced by such electronic components may come in contact with the fuel present inside the fuel tank and further result into accidental fire.
[00018] Furthermore, the fuel tank inlet portion also cannot be placed along with the front structure assembly, above the floorboard and below the steering system of the vehicle. Because conventionally, the glove box is placed in the area along with the front structure assembly, above the floorboard and below the steering system of the vehicle. Placement of the fuel tank inlet portion beside the glove box on the front structure assembly of the vehicle, would again result into compromising the leg space desired by the user.
[00019] Moreover, because of such placement of the fuel tank inlet portion beside the glove box also restricts the storage space above the floor board for the user, making the arrangement uncomfortable for the user during riding position.
[00020] Therefore, there is a need of an secure, safe and stable placement of the fuel tank inlet portion of the fuel tank, preferably for vehicles where the fuel tank is placed below the floor board of the vehicle. This adequate placement should be such that the leg space for the user is not compromised, the utility space of any of the storage unit is not compromised and also the fuel tank inlet portion is not in proximity of any electronic component, which is capable of producing spark during extremes of conditions.
[00021] The present subject matter discloses an improved fuel storage unit layout and a front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle.
[00022] The front structure assembly of the present invention includes an extending storage member for example a glove box, and a front panel structure. The glove box is detachably mounted on the front panel structure of a saddle ride type vehicle and forms a storage space. Further the front panel structure includes a fuel tank inlet portion and the fuel tank inlet portion is contained within the storage space where in the fuel tank inlet portion is accessible by swivel opening the storage member towards the rider side
[00023] As per another aspect, the fuel tank inlet-portion is connected to a fuel tank assembly by means of a connecting hose. The fuel tank assembly is disposed below a floor board and mounted on a central frame of the vehicle. The connecting hose is mounted on a central frame, substantially parallel to a front wheel of the saddle ride type vehicle.
[00024] As per another aspect present subject matter, the fuel tank inlet-portion is covered by means of a fuel cap. The fuel cap is capable of being opened by means of a push button or manually or by means of an ignition lock.
[00025] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the present subject matter includes a profile and volume of a glove box such that enough clearance is present for the rider’s knee.
[00026] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the present subject matter includes easy access of the fuel tank inlet portion without compromising with the leg space of the user or without occupying any additional space, when compared with known arts.
[00027] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the present subject matter includes an improved aesthetic appeal.
[00028] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the present subject matter includes substantial reduction in overall manufacturing time.
[00029] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the present subject matter includes substantial reduction in assembly time.
[00030] Exemplary embodiments detailing features of the front cowl assembly, in accordance with the present invention will be described hereunder with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various aspects of different embodiments of the present invention will become discernible from the following description set out hereunder. Rather, the following description provides a convenient illustration for implementing exemplary embodiments of the invention. Further, it is to be noted that terms “upper”, “down”, “right”, “left”, “front”, “forward”, “rearward”, “downward”, “upward”, “top”, “bottom”, “exterior”, “interior” and like terms are used herein based on the illustrated state or in a standing state of the two wheeled vehicle with a driver riding thereon. Furthermore, a two wheeled vehicle longitudinal axis refers to a front to rear axis relative to the two wheeled vehicle, while a two wheeled vehicle lateral axis refers to a side to side, or left to right axis relative to the two wheeled vehicle. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
[00031] The nature and further characteristic features of the present invention will be made clearer from the following descriptions made with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[00032] Fig. 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle 100 when viewed from left hand side of the rider while he is in riding position along with few internal parts of the vehicle shown for clarity of explanation. The saddle ride type vehicle 100 includes a front frame 103 (shown in Fig. 2b), a central frame 104 (shown in Fig. 2a) and a rear frame 105 (shown in Fig. 2a) joined together to form a frame assembly 102 of the vehicle 100. The central frame 103 of the frame assembly 102 is steerable by the rider, and a handle bar unit 109 comprising of a left handle bar grip 110 and a right handle bar grip 106 (shown in Fig. 2a) is used by the rider to steer a front wheel 108 of the vehicle 100 in the desired direction. A front suspension unit 112 is present on the front portion of the vehicle 100 for smooth force transmission to the front wheel 108, and a rear suspension unit (not shown) for smooth force transmission to the rear wheel 107.
[00033] The front frame 103 of the frame assembly 102 includes a head tube (not shown) and a down tube 103a (shown in Fig. 2b); the head tube supports the front suspension unit 112, which further supports the handle bar unit 109 in a steerable manner and the down tube 103a extends rearward and downward of the head tube. The central frame 104 has two tubes (shown in Fig 2a) on the left and right of the vehicle 100 extending away from each other and running substantially parallel in a rearward direction. The left and right tubes (104a, 104b) are connected by one or more cross frame (not shown) extending in vehicle width direction. These left and right tubes further extend rearward and upward to form the rear frame 105, which supports other units of the vehicle 100 at rear portion.
[00034] A front panel 116 is provided ahead of the head tube for covering the head tube when viewed from front of the vehicle 100. A front panel structure 117, extending downwards from the head tube, covering the head tube and down tube from the rear side. A front fender 119 is provided above the front wheel 108, in the vicinity of the front suspension unit 112, to prevent mud splashing onto the internal components of the vehicle 100 at front portion. A handle bar front structure 120, at least partly covers the handle bar unit 109, from the rear side of the vehicle 100. A handle bar front panel 121 at least partly covers the handle bar unit 109 from front side of the vehicle 100. A glove box 118 is mounted on the front panel structure 117, below the handle bar front structure 120 and above a floor board 124. A headlamp unit 122 is disposed on the handle bar front panel 121 and mirror units 123 are disposed on the handle bar unit 109 through the handle bar front panel 121. An interfacing portion of the handle bar front panel 121 and the handle bar front structure 120 has a cut-out zone (not shown) on left side and right side for projecting the left handle bar grip 110 and right handle bar grip (not shown) respectively. The floor board 124 as leg resting panel is provided above the central frame 104 to cover a top portion of the central frame 104 and a bottom panel 125 is provided below the central frame 104 to cover a bottom portion of the central frame 104.
[00035] On the rear side, a utility unit 126 is disposed, at the space between the left and right tubes at the rear portion of the vehicle 100 above the space in between the floor board 124 and the rear wheel 107 to store articles. The utility unit 126 is mounted onto the cross tube at the front zone and rear zone, thus getting supported by the rear frame 105 of the frame assembly 102 of the vehicle 100. A seat unit 127 is provided, above the utility unit 126 and extends throughout the rear frame 105, for the rider to sit over and maneuver the vehicle 100. The seat unit 127 is mounted onto the vehicle 100 through a hinge unit 128, provided on the utility unit 126, such that the seat unit 127 can be opened by rotating it about the hinge unit 128 to provide access to the storage area 129 of the utility unit 126.
[00036] A side panel unit 130 is provided on the left and right sides of the rear frame 105 so as to cover the internal components when viewed from left side of the vehicle 100 and right side of the vehicle 100 respectively. A front cover 131 is disposed ahead of the utility unit 126 and below the seat unit 127 to cover the internal components, such as the frame assembly 102 in a vehicle perspective view. A rear cover 132 is provided rearward to the rear frame 105 and an opening (not labeled), formed by assembling of the rear cover 132 and the side panel unit 130, is used to place a tail lamp unit 133 on the rear side of the vehicle 100. A rear fender 134 is disposed above the rear wheel 107 to prevent mud splashing onto internal components while riding. A grab rail 135 is disposed in the vicinity of the seat unit 127 on the rear portion of the vehicle 100, to enable a pillion rider to grab for support.
[00037] Fig. 2a to Fig. 2b illustrates a rear perspective view of the saddle ride type vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The saddle ride type vehicle 100 includes a front frame 103 (shown in Fig. 2b), a central frame 104 and a rear frame 105 joined together to form a frame assembly 102 (shown in Fig. 1) of the vehicle 100. The front frame 103 includes a down tube 103a. The central frame 104 of the frame assembly 102 further includes two central side tubes 104a and 104b . The two central side tubes 104a and 104b of the frame assembly 102 supports the floor board 124 (shown in Fig. 1) from above and an energy storage unit 113, for example, a fuel tank assembly 113 from below. Further the fuel tank assembly 113 is covered by a bottom panel 125 (shown in Fig. 1), while ensuring that the desired clearance between the ground and the bottom panel 125 is maintained.
[00038] In another embodiment, the energy storage unit 113 is battery or motor.
[00039] Fig. 2b and Fig. 2c illustrates a portion of the rear perspective view of the saddle ride type vehicle (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2b and Fig. 2c shows the central frame 104. The fuel tank assembly 113 is disposed below the floor board 124 (shown in Fig. 1) and in between the central frame 103 of the vehicle 100 and the seat unit 127 of the vehicle 100.
[00040] An energy inducting portion, for example, a fuel tank inlet portion 114 is mounted on a portion of the front frame 103 of the vehicle 100. The fuel tank inlet portion 114 is further covered by a fuel cap 115. The fuel cap 115 is a detachably attached cap, which can be opened manually or by means of a push button or an ignition lock 201 (shown in Fig. 4), to provide an access to a fuel pump unit (not shown) into the fuel tank inlet portion 114, when fuel requires to be filled in a fuel tank assembly 113. The fuel cap 115 is made of a polymer.
[00041] The fuel tank inlet portion 114 is connected to the fuel tank assembly 113, disposed below the floor board 124 (shown in Fig. 1) of the vehicle 100 and mounted on the central frame 104, by means of a connecting hose 136. The connecting hose 136 runs down along the down tube 103a of the front frame 103 of the vehicle towards the central frame 104, where the fuel tank assembly 113 is situated. The fuel tank inlet portion 114 is mounted on the front frame 103 of the saddle ride type vehicle 100, substantially above the front wheel 108 of the vehicle 100 and the connecting hose 136 is routed along the down tube 103a of the saddle ride type vehicle 100, substantially with a parallel offset to the lateral surface or rotation plane of the front wheel 108 of the vehicle 100.
[00042] As per an alternate embodiment, the fuel tank inlet-portion 114 is integrated with the front panel structure 117 of the saddle ride type vehicle 100.
[00043] As per another embodiment, the fuel tank inlet-portion 114 is fixedly attached to at least an outer surface of the front panel structure 117 of the saddle ride type vehicle 100.
[00044] Fig. 2a shows that the front frame 103 of the saddle ride type vehicle 100 is covered by the front panel structure 117, extending downwards from the head tube (not shown), covering the head tube (not shown) and down tube (not shown) from the rear side. The front panel structure 117 includes a front structure LH 117a and a front structure RH 117b disposed on the left-hand side of the vehicle 100 and the right-hand side of the vehicle 100 respectively, about a central longitudinal plane XX’ (denoted by dotted line).
[00045] The saddle ride type vehicle (100) further includes an extended storage member (118) for example a glove box (118) with a small storage area that is mounted on the front structure LH 117a of the front panel structure 117 behind the front panel 116 (shown in Fig. 1) and in front of the front cover 131 (shown in Fig.1) of the saddle ride type vehicle 100. The glove box 118 is located below the handle bar front panel 121 (shown in Fig. 1) and above the floor board 124 (shown in Fig. 1).
[00046] As per an embodiment, the extending storage member 118 is a substantial semicircular profile, disposed on the front structure LH 117a of the front panel structure 117.
[00047] Fig. 3a to Fig. 3c illustrates a front structure assembly in a saddle ride type vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The present figure illustrates a front structure assembly of a saddle ride type vehicle 100 comprising a front panel structure 117 and an extending storage member, for example a glove box 118. The glove box 118 is detachably mounted on the front structure 117 to form a storage space.
[00048] The glove box 118 is mounted onto the vehicle 100 by means of a glove box hinge unit 138, provided on the front structure LH 117a of the front panel structure 117, such that the glove box 118 can be opened by rotating it about the glove box hinge unit 138 to provide access to the fuel tank inlet portion 114 situated beneath the glove box 118. The fuel tank inlet portion 114 can be accessed by opening the glove box 118 about the glove box hinge unit 138 and then manually opening the fuel cap 115 disposed on the fuel tank inlet portion 114.
[00049] As per an embodiment, the fuel tank inlet portion 114 and the front structure assembly is integrally formed by a process of injection molding.
[00050] As per an embodiment, a lock hook provision or snap fit provision 137 is provided on at least a portion of a glove box inner 118a of the glove box 118. The glove box inner 118a is the inner side of the glove box 118, which is facing the fuel tank inlet portion 114 of the vehicle 100.
[00051] As per an embodiment, the glove box 118 is detachably mounted on the front panel structure 117 to form a storage space. The storage space includes an integrated fuel tank inlet portion 114 integrated with the front structure LH 117a of the front panel structure 117 of the saddle ride type vehicle 100. The integrated fuel tank inlet portion 114 is hidden by the extending storage member 118, when the extending storage member 118 is rotatably closed about the glove box hinge unit 138 towards the front structure LH 117a of the front panel structure 117 of the saddle ride type vehicle 100. The integrated fuel tank inlet portion 114 includes a fuel cap 115 detachably attached to the front structure LH 117a of the front panel structure 117 of the saddle ride type vehicle 100.
[00052] As per another embodiment, aelock hook provision or snap fit provision 137 is provided on at least a inner side wall 118b of the glove box 118 of the saddle ride type vehicle 100. This is done to enable closing of the glove box manually, when the fuel inlet portion is not in use.
[00053] Fig. 4 illustrates a portion of the front perspective view of the saddle ride type vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The present figure illustrates an ignition lock 201 disposed on the rear portion of the upper front structure RH 117b of the saddle ride type vehicle 100, when viewed from front of the saddle ride type vehicle 100, when the front panel 116 (shown in Fig. 1) is removed. The ignition lock 201 is also called as ignition switch or start switch and it is a switch in the control system of the vehicle 100 that activates the main electrical systems for the vehicle 100, including "accessories". In vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, the switch provides power to the starter solenoid and the ignition system components (including the engine control unit and ignition coil), and is frequently combined with the starter switch which activates the starter motor.
[00054] The figure further illustrates a glove box lock 202 disposed on the rear portion of the front structure LH 117a of the saddle ride type vehicle 100, when viewed from front of the saddle ride type vehicle 100, when the front panel 116 (shown in Fig. 1) is removed. The glove box lock 202 is disposed in proximity of the glove box 118 of the saddle ride type vehicle 100.
[00055] As per an embodiment, the ignition lock 201 is connected to the glove box lock 202 by means of a connecting cable 203. Therefore, the connecting cable 203 aids in opening and closing of the glove box 118 by means of operating the ignition lock 201.
[00056] As per an alternate embodiment, the fuel cap 115 is capable of being operated by means of operating the ignition lock 201.
[00057] As per another embodiment, the fuel cap 115 is capable of being manually opened and closed by the user, by rotating the fuel cap 115 in a specific direction.
[00058] Fig. 5a to Fig. 5b illustrate a portion of the front perspective view of the saddle ride type vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5a and Fig 5b illustrate the glove box lock 202 disposed on the front portion of the front structure LH 117a of the saddle ride type vehicle 100, when viewed from front of the saddle ride type vehicle 100, when the front panel 116 (shown in Fig. 1) is removed.
[00059] Fig. 5b illustrates that the glove box lock 202 includes a first portion 204, a second portion 205 and a third portion 206. The first portion 204, the second portion 205 and the third portion 206 in combination aid in locking and unlocking the glove box 118 with the front structure RH 117a of the front panel structure 117 of the vehicle 100. The connecting cable 203 is connected to the third portion 206 of the glove box lock 202.
[00060] Fig. 6 illustrates a portion of the front panel structure 117 of the saddle ride type vehicle 100 in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention. The present illustration illustrates an extending storage member 118 or a glove box 118 as per an alternate embodiment, which is disposed on the central portion of the front structure assembly of the saddle ride type vehicle 100. A lid member 118’ of the glove box 118 is capable of opened outwardly towards the floor board 124 (shown in Fig.1) of the saddle ride type vehicle 100. A fuel tank inlet portion 114 closed by means of a fuel cap 115 is disposed centrally on the front panel structure 117 of the saddle ride type vehicle 100 and contained by a storage space 118a where in the fuel tank inlet portion 114 is accessible by swivel opening the storage member 118 towards the rider side
[00061] Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in the light of above disclosure. Therefore, within the scope of claims of the present subject matter, the present disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described.

List of reference numerals:

100- Vehicle
102- Frame assembly
103- Central frame
103a- Down tube
104- Central frame
104a, 104b- Side tubes
105- Rear frame
106- Right handle bar grip
107- Rear wheel
108- Front wheel
109- Handle bar unit
110- Left handle bar grip
112- Front suspension unit
113- Fuel tank assembly, energy storage unit
114- Fuel tank inlet portion, Energy inducting portion
115- Fuel cap
116- Front panel
117- Front panel structure
117a- Front structure LH
117b- Front structure RH
118- Glove box
119- Front fender
120- Handle bar front structure
121- Handle bar front panel
122- Headlamp unit
123- Mirror unit
124- Floor board
125- Bottom panel
126- Utility unit
127- Seat unit
128- Hinge unit
129- Storage area
130- Side panel unit
131- Front cover
132- Rear cover
133-Tail lamp unit
134- Rear fender
135- Grab rail
136- Hose connector
137- Lock hook provision or snap fit provision
201- Ignition lock
202- Glove box lock
203- Connecting cable
204- First portion
205- Second portion
206- Third portion
118’- Lid member