DESC:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates generally straddle type two-wheeled or three wheeled vehicles and particularly, but not exclusively, to a housing unit.

BACKGROUND

[0002] A vehicle generally has a transmission member, alternately referred as a swing arm mounted on a rear portion. An engine or a motor may be mounted to said transmission member. The engine or motor require to be cooled for which a coolant is supplied from a coolant tank.
[0003] It is now established that the electric motor vehicles will solve most of the environmental issues such as the exhaust gas from automobiles which is said to make up about 70% of air pollution, noises and also will extend the life of oil resources by two times or more.
[0004] Known electric motor vehicles are provided as their drive system with a battery, a motor, and a controller for controlling the speed of the motor, and a wheel is rotated by a drive transmission mechanism like conventional automobiles, or a wheel is rotated by a motor disposed on it without necessitating such a drive transmission mechanism like conventional automobiles
[0005] The engine or motor are also controlled through controllers which are connected through electric wires. Cladding for the electric wires and coolant supply hoses are made of a flexible material due to the transmission member or the swing arm being swingably attached and therefore the distance between the transmission member and main body of the vehicle is subject to constant change.
[0006] Use of a flexible material such as rubber allows easy expansion and contraction as and when the transmission member moves away or close to the main body of the vehicle respectively.
[0007] However, the electric vehicle is also demanded to have its safety improved together in parallel with the improvement of its performance. A mere replacement of the drive motive power of a conventional gasoline automobile by a motor cannot sufficiently provide the safety of the electric motor vehicle. Specifically, the electric motor vehicle uses electricity for a drive source, and the power is a motor which rotates at a high speed as compared with an engine.
[0008] While the arrangement as prevalent in state of the art is effective in routing of wires with the help of cable lock etc., the arrangement as known in the art does not allow the proper positioning of the routing of the wire, moreover when the vehicle is parked closely, there is a risk always of the displacement of wires due to saree guards etc. Also other disadvantages occurred like as cleaning of the housing area, interference with the surrounding components.
[0009] Therefore, a housing unit that allows easy routing and prevent the interference of the surrounding components with the housing unit of the straddle type vehicle, without requiring removal or displacement of components of the straddle type vehicle, is desirable in the art.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0010] The detailed description of the present subject matter is described with reference to the accompanying figures. Same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0011] Figure 1 illustrates a left side view of a straddle type vehicle, as per an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0012] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective rear view of a straddle type vehicle, as per an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0013] Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a housing unit of a straddle type, as per an embodiment of the present subject matter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0014] Generally, an engine or a traction motor is located on a transmission member, also called a swing arm, of a vehicle. The transmission member is usually attached swingably to a main frame of the vehicle. The engine or traction motor need to be supplied with coolant for cooling and electric wires for control by controllers.
[0015] It is customary for hoses and cladding of the battery wires and power wires to be made of a flexible material such as rubber or silicone so as to allow for expansion and contraction as and when the transmission member moves away from or towards the main frame of the vehicle respectively, during dynamic driving conditions.
[0016] The hoses and cladding made of flexible material needs to be protected from exposure to elements of the weather, as they tend to reduce the longevity of the cladding thereby leading to unstable structure of the harness & hoses. Moreover, the cladding, left haphazardly tends to clutter the area above the transmission member or swing arm.
[0017] Therefore, a housing unit capable of shielding the hoses and cladding of a motor or an engine, and the housing unit also capable of organizing the cladding effectively is desirable in the art.
[0018] The present invention provides a housing unit comprising a housing cover adapted to shield plurality of rear power wires and plurality of battery wires and also a disk pipe filled with fluid connected to front handle bar assembly.
[0019] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the housing cover is adapted to shield the plurality of rear power wires, the plurality of battery wires and a duct pipe from the top and the sides. In an embodiment, the housing unit is located on one of a motor cover or an engine cover with the one of a motor cover or an engine cover forming a base of the housing unit.
[0020] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the housing cover of the housing unit has at least one opening to allow passage of the plurality of rear power wires, a duct pipe and the plurality of battery wires. As per an embodiment of the present invention, the housing cover of the housing unit is made of one or more of metal, plastic and fibre.
[0021] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the housing cover is coupled to a power train unit which can be the motor or engine formed integrally with the power train. This enables reducing number of parts in a vehicle. The cover also protects critical joints of the plurality of hoses from direct exposure to sunlight, dust mud etc.
[0022] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the housing cover is disposed in a substantially arc portion of the engine or motor or disposed substantially above the engine or motor and downstream of the vehicle frame structure and ahead of the rear wheel, moreover the components have to maintain 15mm clearance to avoid any interference with the surrounding components, so due to shape of engine or motor and the presence of gravity, the wires automatically takes shape according to the shape of the engine or motor and finally placed on the engine or motor. So, according to this, the arc shape of the housing cover is preferred to avoid any interference with the surrounding components and also, to increase the ease of accessibility for cleaning the housing unit, moreover also helps in easy routing of wires present.
[0023] Thus, the present subject matter provides a housing unit that protects hoses made of the flexible material, a duct pipe, the power wires and battery wires clad in a flexible material from being damaged or being worn out due to constant exposure to the elements of the weather. Besides, the housing unit provides a solution which allows neat organization of the power wires and electric wires, thereby, avoiding cluttering that would have otherwise occurred.
[0024] Therefore, the present invention addresses the drawbacks prevalent in the state of the art.
[0025] Apart from the advantages already mentioned, the described invention has several advantages over conventional arrangements prevalent in state of the art.
[0026] As per an embodiment of the present invention is described in further detail in conjunction with the figures in the following description. The following description relates to a straddle type vehicle, however, it is understood that “vehicle” refers to straddle type two-wheeled and three wheeled vehicles.
[0027] Figure 1 illustrates a left side view of a straddle type vehicle (100), as per an embodiment of the present subject matter. Typically, the frame assembly (not shown) comprises a head tube (not shown), a main tube (125) and a pair of side tubes (not shown). The head tube (not shown) is disposed towards a front portion. The main tube (125) extends downwardly and rearwardly from the head tube (not shown). The other end of the main tube (125) is connected with the pair of side-tubes (not shown) through a bracket member (not shown). The head tube (not shown) is configured to rotatably support a steering tube (not shown) and further connected to the front suspension system (104) at the lower end. A handlebar support member (105) is connected to an upper end of the steering tube (not shown) and supports a handlebar assembly (106).
[0028] As per an embodiment of the present invention, two telescopic suspensions of the front suspension system (104) are attached to a holding member (not shown) on the lower part of the steering tube (not shown) on which is supported the front wheel (109). The upper portion of the front wheel (109) is covered by a front fender (108) mounted to the bottom portion of the steering shaft (not shown). The front end of the straddle type vehicle (100) is protected by a front panel assembly (120). A head lamp assembly (140) is disposed in the front portion with the head lamp (not shown) adapted to be surrounded by the front panel assembly (120).
[0029] As per an embodiment of the present invention, a seat assembly (150), on which a rider may sit, is supported on a rear portion of the straddle type vehicle (100). A tail cover assembly (141) is connected to the seat assembly (150). A side cover assembly (130) serves to shield the sides of the straddle type vehicle (100).
[0030] As per an embodiment of the present invention, there is front brake (111) and rear brake (not shown) arranged on the front wheel (109) and a rear wheel (110) respectively. The rear wheel (110) is covered by a rear wheel hugger (113) and a rear fender (114) with a tail light (not shown) disposed near it, at the end of the seat assembly (150). The rear wheel (110) is supported towards the rear side of the frame by a horizontally coupled transmission member (180). The transmission member (180) which also acts as a structural member and referred interchangeably as a swing arm, connects the rear wheel to the vehicle frame. The transmission member (180) is secured to the rear of the frame assembly (not shown) of the straddle type vehicle (100) through a rear suspension system (181).
[0031] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective rear view of the straddle type vehicle (100), as per an embodiment of the present subject matter, showing a rear wheel (110), a rear wheel hugger (113), a rear suspension system (181), a motor (210) and a housing unit (200). The housing unit (200) comprises a housing cover (202) for a plurality of rear hoses (201). The plurality of rear hoses (201) are made preferably of rubber and are adapted to clad power wiring or act as conduits for coolant from a coolant tank. The housing unit (200) is located above the motor (210), which drastically reduces the length of the hoses, their possibility of failure as well as eliminates a cluttered look.
[0032] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the housing cover (202) is coupled to the motor (210) or engine (not shown) formed integrally with the motor (210) and engine (not shown). This enables reducing number of parts in a straddle type vehicle (100). The housing cover (202) also protects critical joints of the plurality of rear hoses (201) from direct exposure to sunlight, dust mud etc. Further, as per an embodiment of the present invention, the housing cover (202) is substantially an arc portion of the motor (210) or engine or disposed substantially above the motor or engine and downstream of a vehicle frame structure and ahead of the rear wheel (110).
[0033] Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a housing unit (200) of the straddle type vehicle (100), as per an embodiment of the present subject matter. The housing unit (200) comprises the housing cover (202) having at least one opening (305a, 305b, 305c, 305d. 305e, 305f) adapted to allow passage of the plurality of rear hoses (201), a duct pipe (301) and plurality of power wires (302) and battery wires (303).
[0034] As per embodiment of the present invention, the housing unit (200) includes the duct pipe (301), the power wires (302) and the battery wires (303), where the battery wire has the rubber gasket (304) to provide ease of accessibility for placing the wires. Moreover, this embodiment helps in clean arrangement of the wires in the straddle type vehicle and also easy cleaning of the housing unit is possible.
[0035] Thus, the present invention describes a housing unit (200) comprising a housing cover (202) having at least one opening through which the plurality of rear hoses (201) pass through. The housing cover (202) acts as a protective shield for the plurality of rear hoses (201), a duct pipe (301) and power wires (302) and battery wires (303) made of a flexible material.
[0036] It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein. 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 References:

Fig.1

100: Straddle Type Vehicle
105: Handle Bar Support Member
106: Handle Bar Assembly
120: Front Panel Assembly
108: Front Fender
109: Front Wheel
104: Front Suspension System
111: Front Brake
140: Head Lamp Assembly
181: Rear Suspension System
180: Transmission Member
110: Rear Wheel
113: Real Wheel Hugger
141: Tail Cover Assembly
114: Rear Fender
131: Cooling Tank Mounting Area
130: Side Cover Assembly
150: Seat Assembly
125: Main Tube

Fig.2:

200: Housing Unit
201: Plurality of Rear Hoses
202: Housing Cover
210: Motor

Fig.3:

301: Duct Pipe
302: Power Wires
303: Battery Wires
304: Rubber Gasket
305 (305a,305b,305c,305d,305e,305f): Openings
,CLAIMS:We claim:
1. A housing unit (200) for a straddle type vehicle (100) comprising;
a plurality of hoses (201);
a plurality of battery wires (303);
a plurality of power wires (302);
characterized in that, a housing unit (200) including a housing cover (202) configured to shield said plurality of rear hoses (201), a duct pipe (301) and said plurality of power wires (302) and battery wires (303) thereby enabling a stable structure for said hoses (201).

2. The straddle type vehicle (100) according to claim 1, wherein said housing cover (202) of said housing unit (200) is disposed downstream of the vehicle frame assembly (not shown), said housing cover (202) of the housing unit (200) being located in front of the rear wheel (110) & substantially below the rider seating area.

3. The straddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said housing unit (200) is mounted on a motor cover (210), said motor (210) cover forming a base of the housing unit (200).

4. The straddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said housing cover (202) is disposed on a substantially arc portion on said motor (210).

5. The straddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said housing cover (202) being adapted to shield, said plurality of rear hoses (201), said duct pipe (301), said plurality of power wires (302) and said plurality of battery wires (303) from the top and the sides.

6. The straddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said housing unit (200) includes at least one opening (305) to allow passage of said plurality of rear hoses (201), said duct pipe (301) and said plurality of power wires (302) and said plurality of battery wires (303).

7. The straddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said housing cover (202) of said housing unit (200) is made of one or more of metal, plastic and fibre.

8. The straddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said housing unit (200) includes rubber gasket (304), for easy routing of said battery wires (303).