DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates to a vehicle. More particularly, to a fuel tank assembly for a vehicle.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Typically, a fuel supply system for a vehicle includes a fuel tank which stores fuel, a fuel pump unit which pumps fuel from said fuel tank into a throttle body connected to an internal combustion engine. The fuel pump unit used in contemporary vehicle, constitutes a part of the pressure feed type fuel supply systems where fuel from the fuel tank is pressure fed into the throttle body. In said pressure feed type fuel supply systems, fuel from the fuel pump unit is supplied to the throttle body at a high pressure. Consequently it is essential to ensure superior sealing of the fuel pump unit so as to prevent leakages.
[0003] The above information disclosed in this Background section is only for enhancement of understanding of the background of the disclosure and therefore it may contain information that does not form the prior art that is already known in this country to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0004] The present invention is described with reference to an exemplary embodiment of a fuel tank assembly for a vehicle. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components. Further, the inventive features of the invention are set forth in the appended claims.
[0005] Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the invention are described with reference to the following figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various views unless otherwise specified. It should be appreciated that the following figures may not be drawn to scale.
[0006] Descriptions of certain details and implementations follow, including a description of the figures, which may depict some or all of the embodiments described below, as well as a discussion of other potential embodiments or implementations of the inventive concepts presented herein. An overview of embodiments of the invention is provided below, followed by a more detailed description with reference to the drawings.
[0007] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle (101), as per embodiment, in accordance with one example of the present subject matter.
[0008] Figure 2a illustrates a bottom side perspective view of a fuel tank assembly (108), as per embodiment, in accordance with one example of the present subject matter.
[0009] Figure 2b illustrates a bottom side exploded view of the fuel tank assembly (108), as per embodiment, in accordance with one example of the present subject matter.
[00010] Figure 3a illustrates a magnified perspective view of the fuel tank assembly (108) as shown in figure 2a, as per embodiment, in accordance with one example of the present subject matter.
[00011] Figure 3b illustrates a perspective view of a second mount structure (205), as per embodiment, in accordance with one example of the present subject matter.
[00012] Figure 4 illustrates a side cut section view, and a magnified view of the side cut section view of the fuel tank assembly (108) across a C-C’ axis as per embodiment, in accordance with one example of the present subject matter.
[00013] Figure 5a illustrates a side cut section view of the fuel tank assembly (108) across a B-B’ axis as per embodiment, in accordance with one example of the present subject matter.
[00014] Figure 5b illustrates a side cut section view of the fuel tank assembly (108) across an A-A’ axis as shown in figure 3a as per embodiment, in accordance with one example of the present subject matter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00015] In the following description, numerous details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the techniques described herein can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring certain aspects.
[00016] Typically, fuel from a fuel pump unit is supplied to an engine at a high pressure. Consequently it is essential to ensure superior sealing of the fuel pump unit so as to prevent leakages. Especially, in vehicles using a metallic fuel tank, undulations on the fuel tank raise constraints for achieving sufficient flatness required for mounting the fuel pump unit and for achieving superior sealing. Therefore, a mounting plate which has a machined flat surface is attached to the bottom surface of the fuel tank. The fuel pump unit is attached to the mounting plate along with one or more rubber seals (O rings). The rubber seals are attached to a flange portion of the fuel pump unit. However, even after using the mounting plate, and O rings the fuel leakage issue arises due to minimum operating clearance or gaps being left out when the fuel pump unit being attached to the mounting plate and the fuel tank together along with the rubber seal. Additionally as the fuel tank assembly typically grounded in order to dissipate any static electricity buildup in the various parts of the fuel tank assembly that may contact liquid fuel or gaseous fuel fumes. Traditionally, the fuel tank assembly grounded using a grounding wire. The grounding wire is connected to a grounding point to fully connect the conductive parts of the fuel tank assembly to ground. It is known to provide a grounding point using a dedicated bracket welded on an outer surface of the fuel tank. Furthermore, multiple wires and hoses being routed from the fuel pump unit. These wires including grounding wire tend to flex thereby comes in contact with a cylinder head of the engine. This phenomenon can lead to short circuit, and may entail substantial hazards not only to the vehicle but also to a user thereof. Therefore, to address said issue multiple clamps, dedicated brackets being added to avoid flexing of the wires etc. This technique is less efficient in terms of wiring and results in higher costs and longer assembly times. Importantly, a major disadvantage of the welding the dedicated brackets on the outer surface of the metallic fuel tank is the thermal strains resulting in reduced yield leading to cracks in the fuel tank as fuel tank being made up of thin sheet metal. In such cases, additional rework required to repair the fuel tank using a skilled welding operator which increases the overall manufacturing cost of the vehicle. Further, in saddle type vehicles the fuel tank regarded as being particularly important in terms of appearance. For the fuel tank to be aesthetically pleasing, the welded bracket should preferably not be exposed.
Although these parts like fuel pump unit, a fuel filter, a canister, etc. are necessary, they may each add to the overall weight, space, complexity, and cost of the vehicle. Each of these parts also requires its associated wires, harnesses, connectors, hoses, fasteners, etc. and support frame for routing, and supporting all these elements, further adding weight to the fuel tank assembly of the vehicle. Furthermore, it is well known that covers are affixed to either sides of the fuel tank of the vehicle to protect said fuel tank from damage. The side covers not only protect the fuel tank from damage but also contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal of the motor vehicle. Additionally, said side covers also aid in guiding a running wind or ram air, thereby contributing to the overall aerodynamics of the vehicle. Further, since said side covers also protect other component parts located below the fuel tank. However, side covers in the vehicle keep shaking under both static and dynamic condition as it conventionally mounted using two fasteners on the front and the rear end of the fuel tank using dedicated mount brackets. In order to address said issue it is known to provide a support bracket for either side covers. However, use of dedicated brackets increases the manufacturing and logistics costs. Therefore, it is a challenge for design engineers to reliably mount the fuel pump unit to the fuel tank and at the same time provide grounding, and efficient routing of wires in a densely packed layout.
[00017] Therefore, there is a need to provide a fuel tank assembly for a vehicle overcoming all the above problems and trade-offs as well as overcoming problems of the known art.
[00018] It is an object of the present invention to a structure being configured to tightly secure a fuel pump unit to the fuel tank, and provide a grounding and guiding provision for wires, and support at least one of the side cover on either side, while reducing the overall weight, space requirements, cost, and complexity hereto associated therewith.
[00019] To this end, the present invention discloses a vehicle comprising a fuel tank assembly. The fuel tank assembly comprises a fuel tank, and a fuel pump unit. The said fuel pump unit mounted to said fuel tank and adapted to receive fuel therefrom. The fuel pump unit being at least partially installed into said fuel tank through an annular opening formed in said fuel tank. The fuel pump unit including a pump body disposed within said fuel tank, and a pump base integrally connected to said pump body, and adapted to be mounted to at least a portion of said fuel tank. The pump base including an outlet for discharge of fuel to an exterior portion of said fuel tank. The said pump base being mounted to at least a portion of said fuel tank by means of a fuel pump mounting assembly. The fuel pump mounting assembly comprising a first mount structure, and a second mount structure. The said first mount structure disposed above said pump base, and wherein said second mount structure disposed below said pump base when viewed in a vehicle sideward direction. The said second mount structure adapted to be detachably attached to said first mount structure such that pump base being sandwiched between said first mount structure and said second mount structure to mount said pump base to at least a portion of said fuel tank. The said first mount structure being configured to have one or more first mounting lugs for routing wiring harness and one or more second mounting lugs being configured for holding one or more side cover.
[00020] As per an embodiment of the present invention, wherein said pump mounting assembly comprises one or more sealing member adapted to be disposed between said pump base, and said first mount structure, wherein said first mount structure being configured to have a first set of openings, and correspondingly provided a second set of openings in the said second mount structure to connect with said first mount structure.
[00021] As per an embodiment of the present invention, wherein said second mounting lug being configured to have a substantially L shape to support one of said side covers such that a portion of said second mounting lug being received in a fitting slot provided in one of said side covers.
[00022] As per an embodiment of the present invention, wherein said first mounting lug being configured to have one or more openings, said openings being adapted to receive a guiding clamp, where said guiding clamp provided with adjustment means.
[00023] As per an embodiment of the present invention, wherein said guiding clamp (303) being configured to guide a wiring harness including a grounding wire.
[00024] As per an embodiment of the present invention, wherein said second mount structure being configured to have one or more protrusions, wherein said protrusion (205) provided with one or more holes adapted to receive an attachment means.
[00025] As per an embodiment of the present invention, wherein said grounding wire (302A) being connected to said attachment means using a grounding plate.
[00026] As per an embodiment of the present invention, wherein said fuel tank (108A) being made of metal.
[00027] The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[00028] The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms or particular fields of use disclosed. As such, it is contemplated that various alternate embodiments and/or modifications to the present disclosure, whether explicitly described or implied herein, are possible in light of the disclosure. Having thus described embodiments of the present disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is limited only by the claims.
[00029] In the foregoing specification, the disclosure has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, as one skilled in the art will appreciate, various embodiments disclosed herein can be modified or otherwise implemented in various other ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, this description is to be considered as illustrative and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art the manner of making and using various embodiments of the disclosure. It is to be understood that the forms of the disclosure herein shown and described are to be taken as representative embodiments. Equivalent elements, materials, processes or steps may be substituted for those representatively illustrated and described herein. Moreover, certain features of the disclosure may be utilized independently of the use of other features, all as would be apparent to one skilled in the art after having the benefit of this description of the disclosure. Expressions such as “including”, “comprising”, “incorporating”, “consisting of”, “have”, “is” used to describe and claim the present disclosure are intended to be construed in a non-exclusive manner, namely allowing for items, components or elements not explicitly described also to be present. Reference to the singular is also to be construed to relate to the plural.
[00030] Further, various embodiments disclosed herein are to be taken in the illustrative and explanatory sense, and should in no way be construed as limiting of the present disclosure. All joinder references (e.g., attached, affixed, coupled, connected, etc.) are only used to aid the reader's understanding of the present disclosure, and may not create limitations, particularly as to the position, orientation, or use of the systems and/or methods disclosed herein. Therefore, joinder references, if any, are to be construed broadly. Moreover, such joinder references do not necessarily infer that two elements are directly connected to each other.
[00031] Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, “third”, “primary”, “secondary”, “main” or any other ordinary and/or numerical terms, should also be taken only as identifiers, to assist the reader's understanding of the various elements, embodiments, variations and/or modifications of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, particularly as to the order, or preference, of any element, embodiment, variation and/or modification relative to, or over, another element, embodiment, variation and/or modification.
[00032] It will also be appreciated that one or more of the elements depicted in the drawings/figures can also be implemented in a more separated or integrated manner, or even removed or rendered as inoperable in certain cases, as is useful in accordance with a particular application. Additionally, any signal hatches in the drawings/figures should be considered only as exemplary, and not limiting, unless otherwise specifically specified.
[00033] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[00034] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle (101), as per embodiment, in accordance with one example of the present subject matter. As shown in Fig.1, said vehicle (101) includes a frame assembly (102). The frame assembly (102) supports different parts of said vehicle (101). The frame assembly (102) includes at least a main tube (103), a pair of down tubes (104), and a head tube (105). The main tube (103) is extending rearwards from said head pipe (105). Further, a pair of left and right rear tubes (106) extending rearwards from a portion of said main tube (103). The pair of down tubes (104) extending inclinedly downwardly and rearwardly from said head tube (105). Particularly, the frame assembly (102) forms the skeleton of the vehicle (101) and provides rigidity to the vehicle (101). A seat (107) is disposed above the pair of left and right rear tubes (106). The layout of the seat (107) is such that two riders can be seated on a front portion and a rear portion. A fuel tank assembly (108) is arranged over the main tube (103). An engine (109) including a crankcase (109A), a cylinder body (109B) and a cylinder head (109C), a throttle body (110) and an air filter (111) are also attached to the frame assembly (102). The fuel tank assembly (108) stores, and supplies fuel for powering the engine (109). The engine (109) is powered by an air fuel mixture sent in by the throttle body (110) to a combustion chamber of the engine (109). The engine (109) is a power unit that generates drive force of the vehicle (101). The engine (109) generates power which is transmitted to a drive wheel (not shown) through a transmission assembly (112). The transmission assembly (112) includes a drive chain (113). The engine (109) is an air cooled engine and is supported by, among other parts by a lower portion of the main tube (103). More specifically, an engine bracket (114) attached to the main tube (103) supports the engine (109). A deflector being positioned under the fuel tank assembly (108) to direct cool air to the engine (109). To mount said deflector a strip deflector (not shown) or an additional bracket (not shown) being used for mounting on the fuel tank inner bracket (not shown). The throttle body (110) is located behind the engine (109) and at least partially below the fuel tank (108). The air filter (111) is arranged below the pair of left and right rear tubes (106) and behind the throttle body (110). The air filter (111) is coupled to the throttle body (110). The air filter (111) supplies clean air to the throttle body (110). The air taken from the air filter (111) is mixed with the fuel by the throttle body (110) and thereafter inhaled into the cylinder body (109B). The fuel tank assembly (108) includes a fuel tank (108A). The fuel tank (108A) reserves fuel to be supplied to the engine (109) through the throttle body (110). The fuel tank (108) is arranged over the main tube (103) and above the engine (109).
[00035] Figure 2a illustrates a bottom side perspective view of the fuel tank assembly (108), as per embodiment, in accordance with one example of the present subject matter. Figure 2b illustrates a bottom side exploded view of the fuel tank assembly (108), as per embodiment, in accordance with one example of the present subject matter. For sake of brevity, Figure 2a, and Figure 2b will be discussed together. The fuel tank assembly (108) includes a fuel pump unit (108B), a fuel sensor (108C) (as shown in figure 5a), and a fuel filter (108D). While the fuel tank (108A) stores fuel, said fuel pump unit (108B) supplies fuel for powering the engine (109) (as shown in figure 1). The fuel tank (108A) is made of metal. Further, the fuel tank (108A) accommodates the fuel pump unit (108B) mounted thereto. Typically, a portion of fuel from the fuel tank (108A) evaporates continuously to the atmosphere, thereby contributing to atmospheric emissions. In order to arrest the loss of fuel due to evaporation and in order to control evaporative emissions from the fuel tank (108A), an evaporative emission controlling means in the form of the canister (201) is provided. The canister (201) is a cylindrical member which has activated carbon as a constituent that aids in adsorbing fuel vapors. The canister (201) is arranged in a recess formed between a lower portion of the fuel tank (108A) and the main tube (103) (as shown in figure 1). A cover assembly (202) for at least partially covering the fuel tank (108A), includes a right side cover (202R) and a left side cover (202L). The right side cover (202R), and the left side cover (202L) extending substantially along a length direction of said fuel tank (108A), when viewed from a vehicle sideward direction. In the present embodiment, the right side cover (202R), and the left side cover (202L) being detachably attached to the outer portion of the fuel tank (108A) by means of one or more attachment members (203) disposed therein. More specifically, an inner surface of the right side cover (202R), and the left side cover (202L) includes one or more attachment members (203). As per preferred embodiment, the attachment members of the left side cover (202L), and the right side cover (202R) includes an attachment projection (203A), a fitting slot (203B) and an integral flange (203C) for attachment to the fuel tank (108A). The attachment projection (203A) in the left side cover (202L), and the right side cover (202R) being fastened at the attachment holes (204A) provided in the cross bracket (204). The fitting slot (203B) in the left side cover (202L) is being configured to receive corresponding a second mounting lug (205A) provided in a second mount structure (205) of a fuel pump mounting assembly (206). While, a fitting slot (not shown) in the right side cover (202R) being configured to receive corresponding a lug (not shown) provided on a bottom surface of the fuel tank (108A). Further, the integral flange (203C) provided on the left side cover (202L), and the integral flange (not shown) provided on the right side cover (202R) extending laterally outwards from the inner surface of the left side cover (202L), and the right side cover (202R) to connect with the fuel tank flanges (108E) provided in the fuel tank (108A).
[00036] Figure 3a illustrates a magnified perspective view of the fuel tank assembly (108) as shown in figure 2a, as per embodiment, in accordance with one example of the present subject matter. Figure 3b illustrates a perspective view of the second mount structure (205), as per embodiment, in accordance with one example of the present subject matter. For sake of brevity, Figure 3a, and Figure 3b will be discussed together.The fuel pump unit (108B) including a pump body (108BA) (as shown in figure 4a) disposed within said fuel tank (108A), and a pump base (108BB) integrally connected to said pump body (108BA). The fuel pump unit (108B) being adapted to be mounted to at least a portion of said fuel tank (108A). The pump base (108BB) includes an outlet (108BBB) for discharge of fuel to an exterior portion of said fuel tank (108A). The pump base (108BB) being mounted to at least a portion of said fuel tank (108A) by means of the fuel pump mounting assembly (206). The fuel pump mounting assembly (206) comprising the first mount structure (301), and the second mount structure (205). The first mount structure (301) disposed above said pump base (108BB), and wherein said second mount structure (205) disposed below said pump base (108BB) when viewed in vehicle sideward direction. The second mount structure (205) adapted to be detachably attached to said first mount structure (301) such that pump base (108BB) being sandwiched between the first mount structure (301) and said second mount structure (205) to mount said pump base (108BB) to at least a portion of said fuel tank (108). The second mount structure (205) being configured to have one or more first mounting lugs (205A), and one or more second mounting lugs (205B). The first mounting lug (205A) being configured for routing a wiring harness (302). The first mounting lug (205A) being configured to have one or more openings (205AA). More specifically, the openings (205AA) being adapted to receive a guiding clamp (303). The guiding clamp (303) provided with adjustment means (303A). The guiding clamp (303) being configured to guide said wiring harness (302) including a grounding wire (302A). As per an embodiment, the second mounting lug (205B) being configured to support the left side cover (202L). The second mount structure (205) being configured to have one or more protrusion (205C). As per an embodiment, the protrusion (205C) provided with one or more holes (205CA) adapted to receive an attachment means (304). The grounding wire (302A) being connected to said attachment means (304) using a grounding plate (305).
[00037] Figure 4 illustrates a side cut section view, and a magnified view of the side cut section view of the fuel tank assembly (108) across a C-C’ axis as per embodiment, in accordance with one example of the present subject matter. As per preferred embodiment, two sealing members (401) are adapted to be disposed between said pump base (108BB), and said first mount structure (301). The first mount structure (301) being configured to have a first set of openings (301A), and correspondingly provided a second set of openings (205D) in the said second mount structure (205) to connect with said first mount structure (301). The first mount structure (301) being configured to have a stepped portion (301B) to receive a flange portion (108BBA) of the pump unit (108B). The first mount structure (301) being attached to said second mount structure (205) using plurality of fasteners (402). As per preferred embodiment, the fasteners (402) are six in numbers. Further, the fuel pump unit (402) being forwardly inclined in vehicle direction to resolve issue of a dead volume.
[00038] Figure 5a illustrates a side cut section view of the fuel tank assembly (108) across a B-B’ axis as per embodiment, in accordance with one example of the present subject matter. Figure 5b illustrates a side cut section view of the fuel tank assembly (108) across an A-A’ axis as shown in figure 3a as per embodiment, in accordance with one example of the present subject matter. For sake of brevity, Figure 5a, and Figure 5b will be discussed together. The fuel tank (108A) includes a substantially hollow portion to receive fuel from a fuel inlet (108E). In the present embodiment, the fuel inlet (108E) is formed integrally therein, at a top surface of said fuel tank (108A). The said fuel inlet (108E) is accessible from outside said vehicle (101). The fuel pump unit (108A) being provided with the fuel sensor (108C) to detect the level of fuel in the fuel tank (108A). As per preferred embodiment, the fuel sensing unit being placed in the rear side of the fuel tank (108A) where fuel tank is parallel to the main frame. The fuel float moves from lower left of the fuel tank to the upper left of the fuel tank. In the lower most position the fuel float is offset from the vehicle center axis. The cover assembly (202) being mounted to the fuel tank (108A) using attachment means (501). As per illustrated embodiment, the right side cover (202R) being attached to a front and rear portion of the fuel tank (108A) using attachment means (501). Further, the left side cover (202L) being supported by the second mounting lug (205B) provided on the second mount structure (205). The second mounting lug (205B) being received in the fitting slot (203B) provided in the left side cover (202L).
[00039] According to the present invention, the second mount structure ensures reliable mounting of the fuel pump unit on the fuel tank, but also aids in routing of the wiring harness, and supporting the side cover. Additionally, the ground terminal being provided on the second mount structure. All these features on a single structure eliminates plurality of brackets and associated welding operations. Further, as is apparent the second mount structure aids in improving the productivity of manufacturing by reducing assembly man hours considerably. Consequently, rework time is also reduced due to poor welding operation.
[00040] According to the present invention, the combination of both fasteners and a fitting feature for mounting of the left side cover ensures reliable mounting on the fuel tank. Further, mounting using fitting feature involves only simple insertion of the second mounting lug provided on the second mount structure into the fitting slot provided in the left side cover.
[00041] According to the present invention, use of the second mount structure eliminates plurality of dedicated brackets required for mounting, and routing of wiring harness and to support the side cover. This provides more space near fuel tank and also improves external appearance of the fuel tank.
[00042] According to the present invention, the second mount structure enables interference free routing of the wiring harness emerging from a connector and the ground terminal.
[00043] The above-described embodiments, and particularly any “preferred” embodiments, are possible examples of implementations and merely set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes in form, connection, and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

List of Reference

101 Motor vehicle
102 Frame assembly
103 Main tube
104 A pair of down tubes
105 Head tube
106 A pair of left and right rear tubes
107 Seat
108 Fuel tank assembly
108A Fuel tank
108B Fuel pump unit
108BA Pump body
108BB Pump base
108BBA Flange portion of Pump base
108BBB Outlet
108C Fuel sensor
108D Fuel filter
108E Fuel tank flange
109 Engine
109A Crankcase
109B Cylinder body
109C Cylinder head
110 Throttle body
111 Air filter
112 Transmission assembly
113 Drive chain
114 Engine bracket
201 Canister
202 Cover assembly
202R Right side cover
202L Left side cover
203 Attachment members
203A Attachment projection
203B Snap fitting slot
203C Internal flange
204A Attachment holes
204 Cross bracket
205 Second mount structure
205A First mounting lug
205B Second mounting lug
205C Protrusion
205CA One or more holes
205AA One or more openings
205D Second set of openings
206 Fuel pump mounting assembly
301 First mount structure
301A First set of openings
301B Stepped portion
302 Wiring harness
302A Grounding wire
303 Guiding clamp
303A Adjustment means
304 Attachment means
305 Grounding plate
401 Rubber seals
402 Plurality of fasteners
501 Attachment means
,CLAIMS:We Claim:
1. A vehicle (101) comprising:
a fuel tank assembly (102), wherein said fuel tank assembly (102) comprises
a fuel tank (108A), and
a fuel pump unit (108B), said fuel pump unit (108B) mounted to said fuel tank (108A) and adapted to receive fuel therefrom,
wherein said fuel pump unit (108B) being at least partially installed into said fuel tank (108A) through an annular opening formed in said fuel tank (108A),
wherein said fuel pump unit (108B) including a pump body (108BA) disposed within said fuel tank (108A), and a pump base (108BB) integrally connected to said pump body (108BA), and adapted to be mounted to at least a portion of said fuel tank (108A),
said pump base (108BB) including an outlet (108BBB) for discharge of fuel to an exterior portion of said fuel tank (108A),
wherein said pump base (108BB) being mounted to said at least a portion of said fuel tank (108A) by means of a fuel pump mounting assembly (206), said fuel pump mounting assembly (206) comprising
a first mount structure (301), and
a second mount structure (205),
wherein said first mount structure (301) disposed above said pump base (108BB), and
wherein said second mount structure (205) disposed below said pump base (108BB) when viewed in vehicle sideward direction,
wherein said second mount structure (205) adapted to be detachably attached to said first mount structure (301) such that said pump base (108BB) being sandwiched between said first mount structure (301) and said second mount structure (205) to mount said pump base (108BB) to at least a portion of said fuel tank (108A),
wherein said second mount structure (205) being configured to have one or more first mounting lugs (205A) for routing wiring harness (302), and one or more second mounting lugs (205B) being configured for supporting one or more side cover (202L, 202R).

2. The vehicle (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pump mounting assembly (206) comprises one or more sealing member (401) adapted to be disposed between said pump base (108BB), and said first mount structure (301), wherein said first mount structure (301) being configured to have a first set of openings (301A), and correspondingly provided a second set of openings (205D) in the said second mount structure (205) to connect with said first mount structure (301).

3. The vehicle (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second mounting lug (205B) being configured to have a substantially L shape to support one of said side cover (202L, 202R) such that a portion of said second mounting lug (205B) being received in a fitting slot (203B) provided in one of said side covers (202L, 202R).

4. The vehicle (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first mounting lug (205A) being configured to have one or more openings (205AA), said openings (205AA) being adapted to receive a guiding clamp (303), where said guiding clamp (303) provided with adjustment means (303A).

5. The vehicle (101) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said guiding clamp (303) being configured to guide a wiring harness (302) including a grounding wire (302A).

6. The vehicle (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second mount structure (205) being configured to have one or more protrusions (205C), wherein said protrusion (205) provided with one or more holes (205CA) adapted to receive an attachment means (304).

7. The vehicle (101) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said grounding wire (302A) being connected to said attachment means (304) using a grounding plate (305).

8. The vehicle (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fuel tank (108A) being made of metal.