[0001] The present invention relates to a two-wheeled vehicle. More
particularly, the present invention relates to an integrated tray for the two-wheeled vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] An existing two-wheeled vehicle with a step-through type frame
assembly include a head tube, a main tube and a rear frame. The vehicle may have the engine, which is mounted to the frame assembly. Typically, the engine being the power unit is swingably connected to the rear frame. In addition, the power unit is coupled to the drive wheel, which is generally the rear wheel. Also, the electric motor is disposed in the rear portion of the vehicle and the electric motor is functionally coupled to the rear wheel. The presence of the power unit and other vehicle parts that work in conjunction with the engine, for example, an air filter assembly, fuel tank, results in compact package of aforementioned components in the rear portion of the vehicle. To this end, vehicles with the electric motor are driven by a high capacity battery. High battery capacity leads to larger batter size & thus higher storage space requirement on the vehicle. Hence, it becomes difficult to accommodate the high capacity battery within the vehicle layout without limiting the packaging space of other components.
[0003] Further, the step-through type vehicle comprises utility space that is
provided below a seat assembly. Therefore, providing the battery below the seat assembly results in limiting the utility space of the vehicle. Also, the battery, provided below the seat assembly is, subjected to heat radiation from the engine that would affect functioning of the battery, especially in case of the hybrid vehicles. Further, the vehicle may have one or more batteries, which are to be replaced for charging or maintenance or for swapping used ones with fresh charged ones. Therefore, the mounting of said one or more batteries on said vehicle should also facilitate in ease of access. Thus, in another known

two-wheeled vehicle, said one or more batteries adapted for powering the vehicle is arranged below the floorboard of the two-wheeled vehicle, without compromising on the'packaging space for various components on the vehicle. In such two-wheeled vehicles, said one or more batteries are accommodated in a holder structure which is detachably secured to a floor frame of the vehicle through one or more fasteners.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0004] The detailed description is described with reference to the
accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0005] Fig.l is a side view of a two-wheeled vehicle, as per one embodiment
of the present invention.
[0006] Fig.2 is a perspective view of a frame assembly of the two-wheeled
vehicle of Fig.l illustrating one or more energy storage devices supported by a floor frame, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0007] Fig.3 is an exploded perspective view of the frame assembly of the
two-wheeled vehicle of Fig. 1 illustrating an integrated tray configured to accommodate said one or more energy storage devices, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0008] Fig.4 is a perspective view of the integrated Uay for the two-whccled
vehicle of Fig.l, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0009] Fig.5 is a sectional view of the integrated tray detachably secured to
the floor frame along a line L-L of Fig.2, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[00010] Fig.6 is a perspective view of said frame. assembly of the two-wheeled vehicle of Fig.l illustrating a holder member for the integrated tray, as per one embodiment of the present invention.

[00011] Fig. 7 is a side view of the vehicle frame assembly illustrating the integrated tray being pivotally mounted to a main tube so as to be pivotally rotatable in the vertical direction, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[00012] Fig.8 is an enlarged view of said at least a portion of the integrated tray illustrating mounting of said integrated tray to the main tube of the frame assembly through said one or more pivot points, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[00013] Fig.9 is a perspective view of the frame assembly of the two-wheeled vehicle illustrating the integrated tray configured to hold said one or more energy storage devices, as per another embodiment of the present invention.
[00014] Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the integrated tray configured to accommodate said one or more energy storage devices, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00015] Conventionally, one or more energy storage devices including batteries, particularly those used in vehicles, are supported in a holding structure which is secured by fasteners to a frame assembly of the vehicle. Thus, during installation in the vehicle, the holding structure is secured to the frame by fasteners which require the use of tools, thereby involving more number of parts, assembling time and in addition maintenance and service. Dismantling the holding structure to access or swap the batteries becomes cumbersome. Additionally, the holding structure needs to be rigid enough to withstand shock loads on the vehicle which leads to increase in weight of the parts & overall vehicle. This is detrimental to the mileage of the vehicle. Accessing and servicing battery along with its holding structure is inconvenient owing to the high weight of the energy storage parts. Lifting the energy storage device along with its holding structure during maintenance, frequent swapping and repair can be strenuous & unergonomic to human body leading to discomfort or permanent injury / damage to human back. Splitting the energy devices into smaller units or

array leads to multiple problems like more number of parts, waste of space, lower storage capacity per unit volume used on vehicle as well as high cost. Therefore, there exists a problem to be resolved of having an energy storage and its holding structure to be comfortable to handle in terms of access, maintenance, service etc. as well as minimize weight of the energy storage unit vs. maximise storage capacity and minimize number of separate energy storage units.
[00016] With the above objectives in view, the present invention provides in improved battery holder structure in the form of an integrated tray to accommodate said one or more batteries. As per one embodiment, said improved integrated tray is easy to install on vehicle, involves less number of parts and reduced assembling time and hence is cost-effective.
[00017] As per one embodiment the present invention comprises a frame extending along a vehicle longitudinal direction. The frame includes a head tube, a main tube extending obliquely downward and rearward from the head tube and a floor frame reinforced to at least a portion of said main tube. In one embodiment, said floor frame forming a pair of laterally spaced left and right floor tubes extends rearwardly from a point of reinforcement and further a floorboard supported oh and releasably secured to said floor frame: Further, referring to one embodiment, an integrated tray configured to accommodate one or more energy storage devices is detachably supported by said floor frame and arranged below the floorboard. In one embodiment, said integrated tray includes one or more holder portions interconnected by at least one bridge portion conforming to a profile of at least a portion of the main tube. As per one embodiment, lateral edges of said at least one bridge portion is integral with at least a portion of said one or more holder portions of said integrated tray. Further, said at least one bridge portion is substantially conforming to profile or curved inwardly to extend around a predetermined portion of the circumference of said at least a portion of said main tube in a radial direction. In one embodiment, at least one lateral surface of said integrated tray comprises of at least one mounting portion extending outwardly from at least a portion thereof for engaging said integrated tray to said

floor frame. As per one embodiment, said at least one mounting portion includes a profile conforming to an outer circumference surface of at least a portion of said pair of left and right floor tubes of said floor frame. Referring to one embodiment, said at least one mounting portion is configured for hugging said at least a portion of said pair of left and right floor tubes of said floor frame for detachably securing said integrated tray to said floor frame. As per one embodiment, said integrated tray is pivotally mounted to at least a portion of said main tube through one or more pivot points formed in at least a portion of one or more holder portion of the integrated tray. The one or more pivot points includes at least one fastener receiving portion configured for receiving one or more fasteners for connecting said integrated tray to said main tube so as to be pivotally rotatable in the horizontal direction at a predetermined height. In one embodiment said one or more energy storage devices are batteries.
[00018] It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved battery storage structure in the form of the integrated tray configured accommodate one or more energy storage devices for the vehicle. Further, said improved structure for the integrated tray facilitates cost saving and easy installation process on said vehicle.
[00019] It is a further object of the present invention to provide an improved integrated tray which permits the one or more energy storage devices including batteries to be located in a protected area when in a normal operating position and to be easily removable for servicing. It is yet another object of the present invention to provide said improved integrated structure which both provides safe and reliable support of the one or more energy storage devices including batteries in the operating position as well as accessibility when in the maintenance position. It is a further object to provide such structure wherein in the operating position the one or more energy storage devices including batteries may be located in a well-protected area for maximum battery life.
[00020] As per one embodiment of the present invention, said one or more energy storage devices including batteries, particularly those used in vehicles, are

supported in the integrated tray which is secured the floor frame of the vehicle through said at least one mounting portion being integrally formed with said at least a portion of the integrated tray. Further, said at least one mounting portion is configured for hugging said pair of left and right floor tubes of the floor frame for engaging said integrated tray with said floor frame. Thus, as per one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one bridge portion and said at least one mounting portion is configured in shape and includes the profile conforming to said outer surface circumference of said at least a portion of the main tube and said pair of left and right floor tubes, respectively, thereby including less number of parts in securing said integrated tray to the vehicle floor frame and hence facilitating in less part counts and easy installation and removal of said integrated tray from the vehicle. In one embodiment, said at least one energy storage device may range in weight from about 3 Kg to about 7 Kg with a tolerance of ± 10%.In one embodiment of the present invention, said integrated tray is made of flexible resin material including plastic.
[00021] Various other features and advantages of the invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, like reference numbers generally indicate identical, functionally similar, and/or structurally similar elements. The drawing in which an element first appears is indicated by the leftmost digit(s) in the corresponding reference number. With reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals will be used to identify the same or similar elements throughout the several views. It should be noted that the drawings should be viewed in the direction of orientation of the reference numerals.
[00022] Exemplary embodiments detailing features of the hybrid two-wheeled scooter type two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with the present invention will be described hereunder. Application of the present invention will be extended to all two-wheeled vehicles.
[00023] Further "front" and "rear", and "left" and "right" referred to in the ensuing description of the illustrated embodiment refer to front and rear, and left

and right directions as seen in a state of being seated on a seat of the two-wheeled vehicle. Furthermore, a longitudinal axis refers to a front to rear axis relative to the vehicle, while a lateral axis refers to a side to side, or left to right axis relative to the 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.
[00024] With reference to FIG.l, a description is made of the two-wheeled
vehicle (hereinafter "vehicle") in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, said vehicle (100) illustrated, has a step-through type frame (101) (shown in Fig.2). The frame assembly (101) extends from a front portion (F) to a rear portion (R) in a vehicle longitudinal direction(AA). In one embodiment, said frame assembly (101) includes a head tube (101a), a main • tube (101b) extending obliquely downward and rearward from the head tube (101a) and a rear frame (101c). In one embodiment, the front wheel (124) and a rear wheel (117) are supported by said frame assembly (101). As per one embodiment, the vehicle (100) includes a plurality of body panels for covering the frame assembly (101) and is mounted thereto. In one embodiment, said plurality of body panels includes a front panel (106), a leg shield (125), an under-seat cover (123), and a left and a right side panel (113). Further, a glove box may be mounted to said leg shield (125). In a step-through space formed between said leg shield (125) and said under seat cover (123), a floorboard (111) is provided. Further, a seat assembly (112) is disposed above said under-seat cover (102), and is mounted to the rear frame (101c). A utility box (not shown) is disposed below the seat assembly (112). A fuel tank (not shown) is positioned below the utility box. A pillion handle (114) is disposed behind said seat assembly (112). A front fender. (105) is disposed above a front wheel (124) and between left and right suspensions (104) supporting the front wheel (124). A rear fender (116) for covering at least a portion of a rear wheel (117) is positioned below the fuel tank. One or more suspension(s)/shock absorbers (119) are provided in a rear portion of said vehicle (100) for comfortable ride. Further, said vehicle (100) comprises of plurality of electrical and electronic components including a headlight (107), a

taillight (115), a transistor controlled ignition (TCI) unit (not shown), a starter motor (not shown) and the like. A touch screen LCD unit (not shown) is provided -on a handle bar (109) to display various operating modes, power flow pattern and warning signals. Rear view mirrors (108) are mounted on the right and left sides of the handle bar (109). In one embodiment, said vehicle (100) is also provided with hazard lamps (not shown). An internal combustion engine (122), hereinafter "engine", is arranged behind said floorboard (111). Particularly, said internal combustion engine (110) is supported by a swing arm (121). The swing arm (121) is attached to a lower portion of the rear frame (101c) by means of a toggle link (not shown). The other end of the swing arm (121) holds the rear wheel (117). The rear wheel (117) and the swing arm (121) are connected to a pair of rear frames by means of a pair of shock absorbers (119) provided on either side of the vehicle (100). Further as per one embodiment, said vehicle (100) includes an electric motor (118) mounted on a hub of the rear wheel (117). In one embodiment, said electric motor (118) is powered by one or more energy storage devices disposed on at least a portion of the vehicle. A controller (not shown) is also provided to control various vehicle operative modes. The vehicle (100) is configured to be propelled either by the engine (122) alone or by the electric motor (118) alone or by both engine. (122) and electric motor (118) simultaneously.
[00025] Fig.2 is a perspective view of the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100) illustrating one or more energy storage devices (201), (202), as per one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, a floor frame (102) (shown in Fig.3) reinforced to at least a portion of said main tube (101b) forms a pair of laterally spaced left and right floor tubes (102L), (102R) (shown in Fig.3) extending rearwardly from the point of reinforcement (103). As per one embodiment, the floorboard (111) (shown in Fig.l) is supported on and releasably secured to said floor frame (102).
[00026] Fig.3 is an exploded perspective view of the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100) illustrating an integrated tray (200) configured to accommodate

said one or more energy storage devices (201), (202), as per one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, the frame assembly (101) includes the head tube (101a), the main tube (101b) extending obliquely downward and rearward from the head tube (101a) and the floor frame (102) reinforced to said at least a portion of said main tube (101b). Referring to one embodiment, said floor frame (102) forming said pair of laterally spaced left and right floor tubes (102L), (102R) extends rearwardly from the point of reinforcement (103). In one embodiment, the floorboard (111) (shown in Fig.l) is supported on and releasably secured to said floor frame (102). Referring to one embodiment, the integrated tray (200) configured to accommodate said one or more energy storage devices (201), (202) is detachably supported by said floor frame (102) and arranged below the floorboard (111).
[00027] Fig.4 is a perspective view of the integrated tray (200) for the vehicle (100), as per one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, said integrated tray (200) includes said one or more holder portions (200a), (200b) interconnected by said at least one bridge portion (200c) conforming to the profile of at least a portion of the main tube (101b). As per one embodiment, lateral edges of said at feast one bridge portion (200c) is integral with at least a portion of said one or more holder portions (200a), (200b) of said integrated tray (200). Further, said at least one bridge portion (200c) is curved inwardly to extend around the predetermined portion of the circumference of said at least a portion of said main tube (101b) in a radial direction. In one embodiment, at least one lateral surface of said integrated tray (200) comprises of at least one mounting portion (200d), (200e) extending outwardly from at least a portion thereof for engaging said integrated tray to said floor frame (102). Further, as per one embodiment, said at least one mounting portion (200d), (200e) includes the profile conforming to an outer circumference surface of said at least a portion of said pair of left and right floor tubes (102L), (102R) of said floor frame (102). In one embodiment, said at least one mounting portion (200d), (200e) is configured for hugging said at least a portion of said pair of left and right floor tubes (102L), (102R) of said floor frame (102) for detachably securing said integrated tray (200) to said floor frame (102).

As per one embodiment, said integrated tray (200) is pivotally mounted to said at least a portion of said main tube (101b) through one or more pivot points (200f), (200g) formed in at least a portion of one or more holder portion of the integrated tray (200).
[00028] Further, in Fig.4, as per one embodiment, each of said one or more holder portion (200a), (200b) comprises a pair of side walls (208L), (208R), a pair of front and rear walls (206f), (206r), a base portion (209) and an open top (207). In one embodiment, said open top (207) of said each of said one or more holder portions (200a), (200b) facilitates in quick and easy removal and packaging of said one or more energy storage devices (201), (202) including batteries in said integrated tray (200).
[00029] Fig.5 is a sectional view of the integrated tray (200) detachably secured to the floor frame (102) along a line L-L of Fig-2, as per one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, said vehicle comprises the integrated tray (200) configured to accommodate said one or more energy storage devices (201), (202) detachably supported by said floor frame (102) and arranged below the floorboard (111). In one embodiment, said integrated tray (200) includes said one or more holder portions (200a), (200b) interconnected by said at least one bridge portion (200c) conforming to the profile of at least a portion of the main tube (101b). As per one embodiment, lateral edges (203), (204) of said at least one' bridge portion (200c) is integral with said at least a portion of said one or more holder portions (200a), (200b) of said integrated tray (200). As per one embodiment, said at least one bridge portion (200c) is curved inwardly to extend around said predetermined portion of the outer circumference of said at least a portion of said main tube (101b) in a radial direction.
[00030] Further in Fig.5, as per one embodiment, said at least one lateral surface of said integrated tray (200) comprises of said at least one mounting portion (200d), (200e) extending outwardly from said at least a portion thereof for engaging said integrated tray to said floor frame (102).In one embodiment, said at least one mounting portion (200d), (200e) includes a profile conforming' to an

outer circumference surface of at least a portion of said pair of left and right floor tubes (102L), (102R) of said floor frame (102). Further, said at least one mounting portion (200d), (200e) is configured for hugging said at least a portion of said pair of left and right floor tubes (102L), (102R) of said floor frame (102) for detachably securing said integrated tray (200) to said floor frame (102).
[00031] Fig.6 is a perspective view of said frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100) illustrating the holder member (205) for the integrated tray, as per one embodiment of the present invention. Particularly, as per one embodiment of the present invention, said one or more energy storage devices (201), (202) in accommodated in said integrated tray (200) which is disposed below said floorboard (111) of the vehicle (100). In one embodiment, said holder member (205) is provided on at least a portion of said at least one bridge portion (200c) of the integrated tray (200). As per one embodiment, said holder member (205) is adapted for quick installation and removal of said integrated tray (200) on said vehicle (100).
[00032] Fig. 7 is a side view of the vehicle frame assembly (101) illustrating the integrated tray (200) being pivotally mounted to the main tube (101b) so as to be pivotally rotatable in the vertical direction, as per one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, said integrated tray (200) is pivotally mounted to said at least a portion of said main tube (101b) through said one or more pivot points (200f), (200g) formed in said at least a portion of said one or more holder portions (200a), (200b) of the integrated tray (200). As per one embodiment, said base portion (209) of said integrated tray (200) and said vehicle longitudinal axis (AA) (shown in Fig.l) together with an angle in the range of 45° to 90°, formed therebetween for pivotal movement of said integrated tray (200) about an axis of said one or more pivot points (200f), (200g) formed in said at least a portion of said one or more holder portions (200a), (200b) of the integrated tray (200). In one embodiment of the present invention, at least one lever arm (not shown) being hingedly attached to said at least a portion on each of lateral surfaces of said one or more holder portions (200a), (200b) is configured for

locking said integrated tray (200) in a predetermined position during servicing and packaging of said one or more energy devices (201), (202) in said integrated tray (201), (202). Further, as per another embodiment of the present invention, a cross-plate (not shown) is detachably secured to at least a portion of said lateral surfaces of said one or more holder portions (200a), (200b). In another embodiment, said one or more cross plates (not shown) are adapted for pivotal movement of said integrated tray (200) about said one or more pivot points (200f), (200g).
[00033] Fig.8 is an enlarged view of said at least a portion of the integrated tray illustrating mounting of said integrated tray (200) to the main tube (101b) of the frame assembly (101) through said one or more pivot points (200f)> (200g), as per one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, said one or more pivot points (200f), (200g) includes said at least one fastener receiving portion (300) configured for receiving said one or more fasteners (301) for connecting said integrated tray (200) to said main tube (101b) so as to be pivotally rotatable in the horizontal direction at said predetermined height.
[00034] Fig.9 is a perspective view of the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100) illustrating the integrated tray (200) configured to hold said one or more energy storage devices (201), (202), as per another embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment, said one or more holder portions (200a), (200b), includes at least one open side including an open rear side (206r) configured for facilitating quick removal and packaging of said one or more energy storage devices (201), (202) in the integrated tray (200).
[00035] Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the integrated tray (200) configured to accommodate said one or more energy storage devices, as per one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, each of said one or more holder portion (200a), (200b) comprises said pair of side walls (208L), (208R), the front wall (206f), the base portion (209), the closed top (207) and an open rear side (206r). In another embodiment, said closed top (207) of said each of said one or more holder portions (200a), (200b) facilitates in quick and easy removal and

packaging of said one or more energy storage devices (201), '(202) including batteries in said integrated tray (200).
[00036] Advantageously, one embodiment of the present invention provides an improved holding structure in the form of said integrated tray for supporting one or more batteries on the vehicle. According to one embodiment, said one or more energy storage devices including batteries being housed in said integrated tray is arranged below the floorboard and hence the utility space on the vehicle is not compromised. Further, in one embodiment, the installation of said integrated . tray on the vehicle is compact and is of low-cost and additionally includes less number of parts and less assembling time on the vehicle. Furthermore, the ease of installation and removal of said integrated tray from the vehicle involves less assembling time. Additionally, ease of maintenance, swapping and repair of the energy storage units is improved. It is possible to extend the invention / solution to incorporate any other electrical parts in the tray in place of the energy storage unit or a combination of both in different forms.
[00037] Improvements and modifications may be incorporated herein without deviating from the scope of the invention.

We claim:
1. A two -wheeled vehicle (100), said vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame (101) extending along a vehicle longitudinal direction (AA), said frame (101) including a head tube (101a), a main tube (101b) extending obliquely downward and rearward from the head tube (101a) and a floor frame (102) reinforced to at least a portion of said main tube (101b), said floor frame (102) forming a pair of laterally spaced left and right floor tubes (102L), (102R) extending rearwardly from a point of reinforcement (103); and
a floorboard (111) supported on and releasably secured to said floor frame (102);
wherein an integrated tray (200) configured to accommodate one or more energy storage devices (201), (202) is detachably supported by said floor frame (102) and arranged below the floorboard (111); and wherein said integrated tray (200) includes one or more holder portions (200a), (200b) interconnected by at least one bridge portion (200c).
2. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one bridge portion (200c) having a shape conforming to a profile of at least a portion of the main tube (101b).
3. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1-, wherein lateral edges of said at least one bridge portion (200c) is integral with at least a portion of said one or more holder portions (200a), (200b) of said integrated tray (200).
4. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one bridge portion (200c) is curved inwardly to extend around a predetermined portion of the circumference of said at least a portion of said main tube (101b) in a radial direction.

5. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one lateral surface of said integrated tray (200) comprises of at least one mounting portion (200d), (200e) extending outwardly from at least a portion thereof for engaging said integrated tray (200) to said floor frame (102).
6. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one mounting portion (200d), (200e) includes a profile conforming to an outer circumference surface of at least a portion of said pair of left and right floor tubes (102L), (102R) of said floor frame (102).
7. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one mounting portion (200d), (200e) is configured for hugging said at least a portion of said pair of left and right floor tubes (102L), (102R) of said floor frame (102) for detachably securing said integrated tray (200) to said floor frame (102).
8. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said integrated tray (200) is pivotally mounted to at least a portion of said main tube (101b) through one or more pivot points (200f), (200g) formed in at least a portion of one or more holder portion of the integrated tray (200).
9. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more pivot points (200f)> (200g) includes at least one fastener receiving portion (300) configured for receiving one or more fasteners (301) for connecting said integrated tray (200) to said main tube (101b) so as to be pivotally rotatable in the horizontal direction at a predetermined height.
10. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more energy storage devices (200a), (200b) ranges in weight from about 3 Kg to about 7 Kg with a tolerance of ± 10%
11. The two-vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more holder portions (200a), (200b) includes at least one open side (207), (206r).

12. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or
more energy storage devices (200a), (200b) includes a plurality of lithium
ion battery cells.
13. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one
or more energy storage devices (200a), (200b) include a plurality of fuel
cell segments.