FUEL LID
FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY
[001] The present invention relates to two-wheeled vehicle and more particularly to fuel lid for
two-wheeled vehicles.
BACKGROUND
[002] In conventional scooter-type vehicles, fuel tank is arranged below the seat. A fuel filling
port, through which a spout of fuel dispenser is introduced into a fuel tank, is also disposed
below the seat. To supply the Fuel into the fuel tank, seat is required to be opened. In such
arrangement of the scooter-type vehicle, user has to get off the vehicle and then unlock and lift
the seat upward for filling the fuel into the fuel tank which is a cumbersome operation.
[003] In fevy arrangements, fuel filler neck of the fuel tank is located on rear side of the vehicle
body, behind the seat and above the tail light. A separate cap is used to cover and lock the
opening of the fuel filler neck. However, this denigrates the aesthetic look of the vehicle. In
addition, in rainy season during refilling of fuel, it might occur that some amount of rainwater
enters into the tank.
[004] The object of the invention is to overcome the above-said problems and to provide an
easy access to the fuel tank of the two-wheeled vehicle.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[005] The object of the invention is achieved by the two-wheeled vehicle of the claim 1 and
claim 10. .
[006] According to an embodiment of the two-wheeled vehicle, the two-wheeled vehicle
includes a fuel tank mounted on rearward portion of the vehicle; the fuel tank includes an
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opening. The vehicle also includes a fuel filling cap to be connected to the fuel tank to cover/
uncover the opening and an enclosure enclosing the opening of the fuel tank. The enclosure has a
wall structure and a lid cover mounted onto the wall structure. The lid cover rotates in
substantially upward direction for being in an open position from a close position for allowing
access to the fuel tank cap.
[007] According to one embodiment of the two-wheeled vehicle, wherein the fuel tank includes
a fuel filler neck having the opening of the fuel tank and the enclosure includes a base portion
having an opening at its central portion which receives rear end of the fuel filler neck.
[008] According to another embodiment of the two-wheeled vehicle, the two-wheeled vehicle
includes a hinge member in a hinge coupling with the lid cover for rotating the lid cover into the
open position or closed position.
[009] According to yet another embodiment of the two-wheeled vehicle, the two-wheeled
vehicle includes at least one elastic member having one end connected to the hinge member and
other end connected to a portion of the enclosure. The elastic member keeps the lid cover biased
in the open position or the close position.
[0010] According to one embodiment of the two-wheeled vehicle, the two-wheeled vehicle
includes a pair of guide members located towards a top portion of the enclosure. The guide
members receive the hinge member and pivotally support the hinge member.
[0011] According to another embodiment of the two-wheeled vehicle, wherein the lid cover
includes at least one leg extending vertically downward from an inner surface of the lid cover
and atleast one leg has the hinge member, such that the hinge member/s on atleast one of the legs
are adapted to be swingably connected to the guide member/s so that, the lid cover can swing

about the axis of the hinge member between an open position and a closed position to open and
close the enclosure.
[0012] According to yet another embodiment of the two-wheeled vehicle, wherein the wall
structure comprises three walls having three peripheral flanges extending outwards therefrom
respectively. The peripheral flanges includes a left flange extending in width direction of the
vehicle and sandwiched between rear end of left side cover and left side extension of the tail
light assembly, a right flange extending in width direction of the vehicle and sandwiched
between rear end of right side cover and right side extension of the light assembly, and a lower
portion flange extending downward to the tail light assembly and fixed to tail light extensions of
the tail light assembly.
[0013] According to one embodiment of the two-wheeled vehicle, wherein the lid cover includes
a locking member, and a lower wall which extends to the lower portion flange includes a
longitudinal slot having protruding complimentary to the locking member, such that the locking
member engages with the protruding of the longitudinal slot in a locking fashion.
[0014] According to another embodiment of the two-wheeled vehicle, the lid cover is in flush
relationship with atleast one of the left and right side covers and the tail light assembly„when the
lid cover is in closed position.
[0015] According to an exemplary embodiment of the two-wheeled vehicle, the two-wheeled
vehicle includes a pair of side covers and a.tail light assembly, wherein the side covers are
connected to the tail light assembly at rear side of the side covers to form an access opening. The
vehicle also includes a fuel tank comprising an opening, a fuel filling cap to be connected to the
fuel tank to cover / uncover the opening and a lid cover for rotating in substantially upward

direction in an open position from a closed position for uncovering the access opening to allow
access to the fuel tank cap.
[0016] According to one embodiment of the two-wheeled vehicle, wherein the lid cover is connected to rear of the side covers.
[0017] According to another embodiment of the two-wheeled vehicle, wherein the lid cover is connected to a farthest edge of the access opening from the tail light assembly.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
[0018] 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, with reference to the accompanied drawings wherein like reference
numerals represent like elements and in which:
[0019] Figure 1 is a side view of two-wheeled vehicle, according to an embodiment of the
invention;
[0020] Figure 2 is an isometric view of two-wheeled vehicle, according to an embodiment of the
invention;
[0021] Figure 3 is an isometric view of body frame of two-wheeled vehicle, according to an
embodiment of the invention;
[0022] Figure 4 is a top view of body frame of two-wheeled vehicle, according to an
embodiment of the invention;
[0023] Figure 5 is a side view of body frame and side cover mounted thereto and fuel tank with
lid member, according to an embodiment of the invention;
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[0024] Figure 6 (a) is a view of connecting member of two-wheeled vehicle, according to an
embodiment of the invention;
[0025] Figure 6 (b) is another view of connecting member of two-wheeled vehicle, according to
an embodiment of the invention;
[0026] Figure 6 (c) is a view of headlight assembly of two-wheeled vehicle, according to an
embodiment of the invention;
[0027] Figure 7 is a view of connecting member and headlight assembly and side covers,
according to an embodiment of the invention;
[0028] Figure 8 is a sectional view along the line A-A of the Figure 7, according to an
embodiment of the invention;
[0029] Figure 9 illustrating side covers and tail light assembly with lid member in close position;
[0030] Figure 10 illustrating side covers and tail light assembly with lid member in open
position.
[0031] Figure 11 illustrating a perspective view of back side of the fuel lid facing the fuel tank
cap
[0032] 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
[0033] While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the invention to the
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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. [0034] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, device 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 device or method. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
[0035] An object of the present invention is to at least partly address the aforesaid lacunae. Various embodiments of the fuel lid thereof are described with reference to figures 1 to 11. For the better understanding of this invention, reference would now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the accompanying figures and description below. Further, in the following figures, the same reference numerals are used to identify the same components in various views. [0036] The terms "front / forward", "rear / rearward", "up / upper/upward / top", "down / downward / lower", "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 Figures.
[0037] Further, the terms "two-wheeled vehicle", "two- wheeled motor vehicle" and "saddle riding type vehicle" have been interchangeably used throughout the description of the invention. Also, the terms "lid cover", "lid" and "lid member" have been used interchangeably throughout the description of the invention.

[0038] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2, a two-wheeled vehicle or saddle riding type vehicle (200) comprises, inter-alia, a front wheel (202) steered by a bar handle (204), a rear wheel (206) driven by a power unit (208). The power unit (208) comprises an engine and a transmission unit. Preferably, the engine (internal combustion engine) is a single cylinder engine with a crank shaft placed along the vehicle width direction. The bar handle (204) is steerably supported by a head pipe (110) at a front end of a vehicle body frame (100). A power unit (208) is pivot-supported / swingably supported to the vehicle body frame (100) so as to be able to swing in a vertical direction. A portion between the bar handle (204) and a seat (212), supported by the vehicle body whereupon passenger places his feet is referred to as a step floor (210).
[0039[ Further, a two-wheeled vehicle (100) is covered by body cover, generally, made up of resin material, and the leg shield. Generally, the leg shield comprises of an outer leg shield (214b) and an inner leg shield (214a). The outer leg shield (214b) and the inner leg shield (214a) are arranged ahead of the seat (204). The body cover comprises, center cover (216), a left side cover (306a) and a right side cover (306b). The center cover (216), left and right side covers (306a, 306b) cover the rear portion of the vehicle body frame (100). The seat (212) is disposed on an upper side of the center cover (216) and the left and right side covers (306a, 306b). The outer leg shield (214b) and the inner leg shield (214a) extend towards right-and-left direction of the vehicle (100). The outer leg shield (214b) and the inner leg shield (214a) are substantially disposed on the lower part from the head tube (110). The inner leg shield (214a) is arranged behind the head tube (110) and the outer leg shield (214b) is arranged from front side of the inner leg shield (214a). Generally, the outer leg shield (214b) and the inner leg shield (214a) are arranged such that the head tube (110) and some portion of the main frame (112) (and the components mounted on these elements) are covered and are not visible from outside.
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[0040] A rear wheel axle is rotatably supported in a rear end portion of the power transmission (208) unit. Further, a rotational power of the crank shaft is transmitted to the rear wheel axle via the power transmission unit (208). As a result, the rear wheel (206) supported by the rear wheel axle is driven, and the two-wheeled vehicle runs. The exhaust system includes an exhaust pipe attached to the engine, and a muffler integral with or connected to the exhaust pipe. [0041] The Figure 3 and Figure 4 are the views of the body frame (100) of the two-wheeled vehicle, respectively. As illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, the vehicle body frame (100) comprises a head tube (110), a main frame (112), a pair of rear seat sub-frame as a left rear seat sub-frame (114a) and a right rear seat sub-frame (114b). In an embodiment, body frame (100) further comprises one or more cross frames such as first cross frame (116), and second first cross frame (120). The head tube (110) extends frontward and downward from front portion of the vehicle body frame (100). The main frame (112) extends rearward and downward from the head pipe (110) and then becomes approximately horizontally and runs parallel to the ground. The main frame (112) has a cross member (124) which is connected to the rear end of the main frame (112), and is extended in the cross direction of the vehicle. Pair of right and left rear seat sub-frames (114a) and (114b) extend from side ends of the cross member (124) in rearward and upward and then become and extend approximately horizontally. The rear part of the rear seat sub-frames (114a) and (114b) curves at the rear end and connected by a bracket (123). Approximately 'U' character-like front side crossing frame (120) is constructed over the front portion of the rear seat sub-frames (114a) and (114b). The rear side crossing frame (116) is constructed over the rear side portion of the rear seat sub-frames (114a) and (114b). There is provided a cross pipe (122) on the upper surface of the front part of the approximately horizontal part of the main tube (112). The cross pipe (122) extends along the cross direction of the vehicle.
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A pair of right and left sub-frames (117a) and (117b) extend back from side ends of the cross pipe (122). The right and left sub-frames (117a) and (117b) are extended in length direction of the vehicle in the state where it is inclined a little in a side view, they are welded on the cross member 124 forming a step floor structure.
[0042] Further, a first U-shaped frame tube (118a) extends from the left rear seat sub-frames (114a) at a position near the front side crossing frame (120). Similarly, a second U-shaped frame tube (118b) extends from the right sub-frames (114b) at a position near the front side crossing frame (120). The first and second U-shaped frame tube (II 8a) and (118b) are used for mounting a foot peg (not shown in any figures).
[0043] Furthermore, a flat steel plate (121) is provided between and connected to the left and right rear seat sub-frames (II 4a) and (114b) at rear end of the sub-frames (I I4a) and (114b) such that the flat steel plate (121) passes over the fuel tank (302) and provides support to the fuel tank (302). As illustrated in Figure 05, a fuel tank (302) is mounted in the space between the rear end portion of the rear seat sub-frames (114a, 114b) and the rear side crossing frame (116). The rear side crossing frame (116), the steel plate (121) and the rear seat sub-frames (114a, 114b) have one or more mounting means such as bracket and the like, for mounting the fuel tank (302). In an embodiment, the flat steel plate (121) has one or more mounting provisions for mounting the side covers (306a, 306b).
[0044] In an embodiment, a fuel tank (302) is formed from a pair of sheet metal stampings including a lower member and an upper member that are connected to each other by means of peripheral flanges. The fuel tank (302) is fixed and supported by the rear sub-frames (114a) and (I I4b). The fuel tank (302) is positioned in such a way that it is placed in a rear direction of the storage box and in a space between the rear end of the left and right rear sub-frames (I I4a) and
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(114b). A fuel tank has a fuel filler neck (308) fludically connected with the fuel tank (302) and having opening (308a) at the other end. The fuel filler neck (308) extends rearwardly above the tail light assembly (502) [please refer Figure 07] and is accessible from the space aboye tail light assembly (502). A removable fuel filing cap [not shown] is used to close the opening of the fuel filler neck (308).
[0045] A tail light assembly (502) adapted to be connected to the rear end of the left and right side covers (306a) and (306b). A tail light assembly (502), comprising a tail light (702) and a pair of rear winkers (702a), (702b). The tail light assembly (502) comprises a central portion (506), a left portion (508a) and a right portion (508b). The left portion (508b) extends from the left end of the central portion in the width direction of the vehicle and bends a little and then extends towards front direction. Similarly, the right portion (508b) extends in width direction from the right end of the central portion in the width direction of the vehicle and bends a little and then extends towards front direction. The left and right portions together with the central portion of the tail light assembly form substantially a V-shape structure when viewed fi"om the-top. The shape of the tail light assembly (502) is such as the tail light assembly (502) is in flush relation with the left and right side covers (306a) and (306b). The central portion (506) has one or more provisions (504a, 504b). Further, the left and right portions (508a) and (508b) of the tail light assembly (502) has one or more mounting provisions (510a, 510b) for mounting the tail light assembly (502) to the side covers (306a, 306b). In an embodiment, the tail light assembly (502) is directly mounted to the body frame using the provisions (504a) and (504b). As shown in Figure 6c, the tail light assembly (502) has one or more peripheral extensions having one or more mounting provision on each of the peripheral extensions. In an embodiment, the tail light
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assembly (502) includes extensions (502a, 502b) and (504a, 504b) having a mounting means on each of the extensions (502a) and (502b).
[0046] Figures 6 (a) and 06 (b) are views of connecting member of two-wheeled vehicle. As shown in Figure 06a and Figure 06b, a connecting member (400) is provided. In an embodiment, connecting member (400) is disposed between and connected to the rear end of the left and right side covers (306a) and (306b). In an embodiment, the connecting member (400) is connected to the tail light assembly (502). In an embodiment, the connecting member (400) is connected to the rear end of the left and right side covers (306a) and (306b) and the tail light assembly (502). The connecting member (400) is disposed above the tail light assembly (502). [0047] In an embodiment, connecting member (400) comprises a base portion (406) and a wall structure (412). The wall structure (412) can be of suitable shape as per the requirement. In an embodiment, the wall structure (412) comprises three walls (412a), (412b) and (412c). The base portion (406) and the wall structure (412) integrally define an enclosure having one open end portion. The open end portion is adapted to be closed by a lid member (304). In an embodiment, the three walls (412a), (412b) and (412c) have peripheral flanges (402a), (402b) and (402c) extending outward therefrom, respectively. The peripheral flanges include a left flange (402a), a right flange (402b) and a lower portion flange (402c). The left and right flanges (402a) and (402b) extends substantially in the width direction of the vehicle. The lower portion flange (402c) extends downwardly towards the tail light assembly (502). Further, left and right flanges (402a) and (402b) have one or more mounting provision for mounting the left and right side covers (306a), (306b) respectively. In addition, the peripheral flange (402c) has one or more mounting provisions (414a, 414b). The left flange (402a) and the right flanges (402b) are adapted to mount the rear end of the respective left and right side covers (306a) and (306b). For
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example, the right flange (402b) is adapted to be mounted to the rear end portion of the right side cover (306b). Similarly, the left flange (402a) is adapted to be mounted to the rear end portion of the left side cover (306a).
[0048] As shown in Figure 08, the connecting member (400) is mounted to the tail light assembly (502) such that the left flange (402a) is mounted to the left side extension (502a) of the tail light assembly (502) and right flange (402b) is mounted to the right side extension (502b) of the tail light assembly (502). In other words, the left flange (402b) of connecting member (400) gets sandwiched between the rear end of left side cover (306a) and the left side extension (502b) of the tail light assembly (502). Similarly, the right flange (402a) of connecting member (400) gets sandwiched between the rear end of right side cover (306a) and the right side extension (502a) of the tail light assembly (502). In an embodiment, the mounting provision provided on the left and right flanges (402a) and (402b) are in the form of holes which receives a screw/bolt for mounting the side covers to the connecting member. Preferably, a single screw mounts the three members through the mounting holes. Further, the peripheral flange (402c) of the connecting member (400) is fixed to the tail light extensions (504a, 504b) through the mounting provisions (414a, 4I4b) provided on the peripheral flange (402c). In an embodiment, the extension (504a) is fixed to the peripheral flange (402c) using a screw passing the holes therethrough and the extension (504b) is fixed to the peripheral flange (402c) using another screw passing the holes therethrough.
[0049] Further, as illustrated in Figure 06a and 06b, the base (406) of the connecting member (400) has an opening (408) on its central portion to receive the rear end of the fuel filler neck (308). In an embodiment, the opening (408) is circular. In an embodiment, the opening (408) can be of another suitable shape. A longitudinal slot (410) is formed on the lower wall (412b) which
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extends to the lower portion flange (402c) of the connecting member (400). A locking member of the lid cover (304) is adapted to engage with the complementary locking member protruding in the longitudinal slot (410) for locking the lid cover (304) to close the enclosure. As shown in Figure 06b, a pair of guide members as a left guide member (41 la) and a right guide member (41 lb) is provided towards top portion of the enclosure. The guide members (41 la) and (41 lb) are adapted to receive and pivotally support a hinge member (802). In an embodiment, the hinge member (802) extends substantially in width direction of the vehicle. A lid cover (304) is swingably connected to the hinge member (802) so that the lid cover (304) can swings about the axis of the hinge member (802) between an open position and a closed position to open and close the enclosure. In an embodiment, the lid cover (304) and the hinge member (802) do not have any relative motion and only the hinge member (802) is pivotally supported by the guide members (411a) and (41Ib). In an embodiment, the hinge member (802) does not have any relative motion with the guide members (411a), (411b) and only the lid cover (304) is swingably connected to the hinge member (802). In an embodiment, at least one elastic member (804) is provided. In an embodiment, the elastic member.(804) is provided to keep the lid cover (304) biased in open position. In an embodiment, the elastic member (804) is provided to keep the lid cover (304) biased in close position. In an embodiment, the elastic member (804) is provided to keep the lid cover (304) biased in open position and the close position. One end of the one elastic member (804) is connected to the hinge member (802) and other end is connected to a portion of the enclosure. In an embodiment, the elastic member (804) includes torsion spring (804). In an embodiment, two elastic members are used which is provided at both the end of the hinge member (802).
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[0050] In yet another embodiment, the lid cover (304) has at least one leg. The at least one leg is extending vertically downward from the inner surface of the lid cover (304). In an embodiment, as illustrated in Figure II, the lid cover (304) has a left and a right legs (803a) and (803b) extending vertically downward from the inner surface of the lid cover (304). Further, two legs have an integrated hinge member (804a, 804b) extending in the width direction of the vehicle. Furthermore, the hinge members (804a) and (804b) on each of the two legs (803a) and (803b) are adapted to be swingably connected to the respective left and right guide members (411a) and (411b) of the connecting member (400) so that the lid cover (304) can swings about the axis of the hinge member (802) between an open position and a closed position to open and close the enclosure.
[0051] In an embodiment, the enclosure comprises at least one lock mechanism for locking the lid cover (304) onto the enclosure. The lock mechanism may be any suitable lock mechanism. For example, the lock mechanism includes a solenoid lock and/or any other mechanical lock known to a person skilled in the art. In an embodiment, the enclosure has a solenoid lock which may be: operated by a key to lock and unlock the lid cover (304). In an embodiment, the key may be a separate dedicated key for the fuel tank or it may be a single key which can also beused as an ignition key. In the locked position of the lid cover (304), lid cover (304) is in flush relationship with the left and right side covers (306a, 306b). Also, the tail light assembly (502) is in flush relationship with the lid cover (304) when the lid cover (304) is in the locked position. [0052] The left side cover (306a) and the right side cover (306b) are first attached to the connecting member (400) from the left and the right side, respectively. Also the tail light assembly (502) is connected to the left side cover (306a) and the right side cover (306b) and the connecting member (400). The assembly of side covers (306a, 306b) and the connecting member
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(400) and the tail light assembly (502) is brought from the rear direction of the body frame (100). The body frame (100) may have one or more mounting provision, for example, one or more brackets, for mounting the side covers (306a, 306b) and tail light assembly (502). The front portion of the left and right side covers (306a, 306b) are removably mounted to the body frame. [0053] The lid member is removably mounted to the connecting member (400) and not to the body frame. Hence, designer has liberty to leverage the mounting of the lid member (304) to the connecting member. In other words, the lid member can be mounted in any peripheral walls such that it can be opened one of upward, downward, sideways direction as per the requirement and structure of the two-wheeled vehicle. Also, as the lid member is not mounted to any portion of the body frame, there is minimal chance of misalignment of the lid. Further, it is always easy for the user to push the opened lid downward to lock the lid over the enclosure rather than pushing the lid member from the sideways direction or pulling-up the lid member from the downward direction.
[0054] In an alternate embodiment, the connecting member (400) and the enclosure is not present, rather the side covers (306a, 306b) are connected to the tail light assembly (500) at rear side of the side covers to form an access opening, the lid cover (304) rotates in substantially upward direction in an open position from a closed position for uncovering the access opening to allow access to the fuel tank cap. The lid cover (304) can be connected to the body frame (100) and more particularly to rear of the side covers (306a, 306b). In one embodiment, the lid cover (304) is connected to a farthest edge of the access opening from the tail light assembly (502). [0055] The lid cover (304) opens in upward direction such as the weight of the fuel feeder device does not fall on the lid cover thereby avoiding damaging the lid cover during the refilling of fuel. Further, the lid cover (304) may be opened by a key and locked by simply pushing the lid cover.
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[0056] The other advantage of the present invention is the user does not need to dismount from
the bike during refilling of the fuel.
[0057] The lock mechanism provided to the fuel tank is very simple and does not involve too
many mechanical moving parts.
[0058] The lid member is in flush relationship with the tail light and the side covers when locked
into the fuel tank thereby providing a good aesthetic look to the vehicle.
[0059] 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.
[0060] 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.
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We Claim
I. A two-wheeled vehicle comprising:
- a fuel tank mounted on rearward portion of the vehicle, the fuel tank comprises an opening;
- a fuel filling cap adapted to be connected to the fuel tank to cover/ uncover the opening;
- an enclosure enclosing the opening of the fuel tank, the enclosure comprising a wall structure and a lid cover mounted onto the wall structure;
wherein the lid cover is adapted to rotate in substantially upward direction for being in an open position from a close position for allowing access to the fuel tank cap.
2. The two-wheeled vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the fuel tank comprises a fuel filler neck including the opening of the fuel tank and the enclosure comprises a base portion having an opening at its central portion which receives rear end of the fuel filler neck.
3. The twp-wheeled vehicle according to claim 1 comprising:
- a hinge member in a hinge coupling with the lid cover for rotating the lid cover into the open
position or closed position.
4. The two-wheeled vehicle according to claim 3 comprising:
- at least one elastic member having one end connected to the hinge member and other end
connected to a portion of the enclosure, and adapted to keep the lid cover biased in the open
position or the close position.
5. The two-wheeled vehicle according to claim 3 comprising:
- a pair of guide members located towards a top portion of the enclosure and adapted to receive
the hinge member and pivotally support the hinge member.
6. The two-wheeled vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the lid cover comprises at least one
leg extending vertically downward from an inner surface of the lid cover and atleast one leg has
the hinge member, such that the hinge member/s on atleast one of the legs are adapted to be
swingably connected to the guide member/s so that the lid cover can swing about the axis of the
hinge member between an open position and a closed position to open and close the enclosure.

7. The two-wheeled vehicle according to the claim 1, wherein the wall structure comprises three walls having three peripheral flanges extending outwards therefrom respectively, the peripheral flanges comprises a left flange extending in width direction of the vehicle and sandwiched between rear end of left side cover and left side extension of the tail light assembly, a right flange extending in width direction of the vehicle and sandwiched between rear end of right side cover and right side extension of the light assembly, and a lower portion flange extending downward to the tail light assembly and fixed to tail light extensions of the tail light assembly.
8. The two-wheeled vehicle according to the claim 7, wherein the lid cover comprises a locking member, and a lower wall of the wall structure extending to the lower portion flange comprises a longitudinal slot protruding complimentary to the locking member, such that the locking member engages with the protruding of the longitudinal slot in a locking fashion.
9. The two-wheeled vehicle according to the claim 1, the lid cover is in flush relationship with atleast one of the left and right side covers and the tail light assembly, when the lid cover is in closed position.
10. A two-wheeled vehicle comprising:
- a pair of side covers;
- a tail light assembly, wherein the side covers are connected to the tail light assembly at rear side of the side covers to form an access opening;
- a fuel tank comprises an opening;
- a fuel filling cap adapted to be connected to the fuel tank to cover /uncover the opening;
- a lid cover adapted to rotate in substantially upward direction in an open position from a closed position for uncovering the access opening to allow access to the fuel tank cap.
11. The two-wheeled vehicle according to claim 12 comprising:
- a hinge member in a hinge coupling with the lid cover for rotating the lid cover into the open
position or closed position.

12. The two-wheeled vehicle according to claim 11 comprising:
- a pair of guide members adapted to receive the hinge member and pivotally support the hinge member.
13. The two-wheeled vehicle according to the claim 11 comprising:
at least one elastic member having one end connected to the hinge member and other end connected to a portion of the vehicle, and adapted to keep the lid cover biased in the open position or the close position.
14. The two-wheeled vehicle according to the claim 12, wherein the lid cover comprises at least one leg extending vertically downward from an inner surface of the lid cover and atleast one leg has the hinge member extending into the width direction of the vehicle, such that the hinge member/s on atleast one of the legs are adapted to be swingably connected to the guide member/s so that the lid cover can swings about the axis of the hinge member between an open position and a closed position to open and close the enclosure.
15. The two-wheeled vehicle according to claim 10, wherein the lid cover is connected to rear of the side covers.
16. The two-wheeled vehicle according to claim 15, wherein the lid cover is connected to a farthest edge of the access opening from the tail light assembly.