Claims:We claim
1. A saddle-type vehicle (100) comprising:
a seat (130) mounted to a frame assembly of said vehicle (100), said seat (130) operable to seat at least a rider;
an electrical sub-assembly (101) disposed underneath the seat (130);
a tail cover sub-assembly (105) mounted behind the seat (130), wherein a gap (107) exists between the tail cover sub-assembly (105) and the electrical sub-assembly (101) of the saddle-type vehicle (100); and
a protection cover (305) configured to bridge the gap (107) between the tail cover sub-assembly (105) and the electrical sub-assembly (101).
2. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electrical sub-assembly (101) is an enclosure configured to house at least one of a battery, at least one electronic circuit unit, at least one micro-controller module, electrical transmission elements (106) and electrical connecting elements (106).
3. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the protection cover (305) comprises a plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b), said plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b) extending from one edge of the protection cover (305), wherein the plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b) are adapted to mount the protection cover (305) on a rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101), said rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101) being adjacent to the protection cover (305).
4. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 3, wherein the electrical sub-assembly (101) comprises a plurality of cantilever lugs (301a, 301b), said plurality of cantilever lugs (301a, 301b) extending from the rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101), wherein number of plurality of cantilever lugs (301a, 301b) equals the number of the plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b), wherein positions of the plurality of cantilever lugs (301a, 301b) on the rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101) corresponds, respectively, to positions of the plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b) on the one edge of the protection cover (305), wherein the plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b) are configured to be snap fitted to the corresponding plurality of cantilever lugs (301a, 301b).
5. A saddle-type vehicle (100) comprising:
a seat (130) mounted to a frame assembly of said vehicle (100), said seat (130) operable to seat at least a rider;
an electrical sub-assembly (101) in the form of an enclosure configured to house at least one of a plurality of electrical components, said electrical components comprising a battery, at least one electronic circuit unit, at least one micro-controller module, electrical transmission elements (106) and electrical connecting elements (106), said electrical sub-assembly (101) comprising a floor to seat said at least one of a plurality of electrical components thereon;
a tail cover sub-assembly (105) mounted behind the seat (130), said tail cover sub-assembly (105) being mounted at a gap (107) from the electrical sub-assembly (101); and
a protection cover (305) operable to bridge the gap (107) of the tail cover sub-assembly (105) from the electrical sub-assembly (101);
the electrical sub-assembly (101) comprises a rear wall adjacent to the protection cover (305), said rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101) comprising:
a first vertical part (101a) of the rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101), said first vertical part (101a) being oriented vertically from the floor of the electrical sub-assembly (101),
an oblique part (101b) of the rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101), said oblique part (101b) being oriented at an obtuse angle from upper end of the first vertical part (101a) of the rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101), and
a second vertical part (101c) of the rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101), said second vertical part (101c) being oriented vertically from the upper end of the oblique part (101b) of the rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101).
6. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the protection cover (305) comprises a plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b), said plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b) extending from one edge of the protection cover (305), wherein the plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b) are adapted to mount the protection cover (305) on a rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101), said rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101) being adjacent to the protection cover (305).
7. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the electrical sub-assembly (101) comprises a plurality of cantilever lugs (301a, 301b), said plurality of cantilever lugs (301a, 301b) extending from the rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101), wherein number of plurality of cantilever lugs (301a, 301b) equals the number of the plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b), wherein positions of the plurality of cantilever lugs (301a, 301b) on the rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101) corresponds, respectively, to positions of the plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b) on the one edge of the protection cover (305), wherein the plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b) are configured to be snap fitted to the corresponding plurality of cantilever lugs (301a, 301b).
8. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the protection cover (305) comprises a plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b), said plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b) extending vertically upward from one edge of the protection cover (305), said one edge of the protection cover (305) being adjacent to the rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101), wherein the plurality of hook fasteners (305a,305b) are configured to mount the protection cover (305) on a plurality of cantilever lugs (301a, 301b) on the rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101), wherein the plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b) are configured to surround outer face of the oblique part (101b) of the rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101), said outer face of the oblique part (101b) of the rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly (101) facing the protective cover (305).
9. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 5, wherein one end of the protection cover (305) is mounted on the electrical sub-assembly (101), wherein second end of the protection cover (305) abuts on the tail cover sub-assembly (105) of the saddle-type vehicle (100), the second end of the protection cover (305) being opposite to said one end of the protection cover (305).
10. The saddle-type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 5, wherein the protection cover (305) comprises at least one lug (307) operable to secure the electrical transmission elements (106) and electrical connecting elements (106), said at least one lug (307) extending vertically upward from one edge of the protection cover (305), said one edge of the protection cover (305) being adjacent to the electrical sub-assembly (101), wherein the protection cover (305) is mounted on the electrical sub-assembly (101).
, Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates generally to saddle-type vehicles and particularly, but not exclusively, to protection of internal components of said saddle-type vehicles.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A typical saddle type two or three wheeled vehicle usually comprises of at least a front wheel and a rear wheel with a seat disposed between said wheels. Most of the sensitive and heavy components such as battery, electronic control units, micro-controllers, electrical transmission and connecting elements and engine are disposed under the seat and close to the swing arm of the saddle-type vehicle. Such a configuration has several advantages such as achieving a balanced equilibrium, enabling easy access to said components for replacement or maintenance, reduction in losses due to enablement of use of short transmission wires and protection of components from weather induced corrosion.
[0003] The location beneath the seat, while being protected from the top and sides, is subject to mud and water being splashed from below when the saddle-type vehicle is ridden through wet or water-logged tracks. The splashing is predominantly due to mud and water being thrown up by the rear wheel tangentially, such that the spray directly strikes the location beneath the seat at considerable speed and force. While splashing due to this cause may be countered to a certain extent through use of a continuous real wheel hugger, the problem of splashing on the lower side of the seat location still persists when the saddle-type vehicle is ridden through water-logged areas.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0004] 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.
[0005] Fig.1 illustrates a left side view of an exemplary saddle-type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0006] Fig.2 illustrates an exploded view depicting mounting of a prop stand as per an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0007] Fig.3 illustrates a left side view of the rear sub-assembly of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0008] Fig.4 illustrates an exploded view of an isometric view of the rear sub-assembly of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0009] Fig.5 illustrates a top view of the rear sub-assembly of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0010] Fig.6 illustrates a sectional top view of the rear sub-assembly of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0011] Fig.7 illustrates a bottom view of an isometric view of the rear sub-assembly of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0012] Fig.8 illustrates an isometric view of the protection cover mounting assembly of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0013] Fig.9 illustrates isometric views of the protection cover of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0014] Fig.10 illustrates isometric views of the protection cover of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] Exemplary embodiments detailing features of a protection cover for protecting components disposed below a seat of the saddle-type vehicle in accordance with the present invention will be described hereunder with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various aspects of different embodiments of the present invention will become discernible from the following description set out hereunder. Rather, the following description provides a convenient illustration for implementing exemplary embodiments of the invention. Further, it is to be noted that terms “upper”, “lower”, “right”, “left”, “front”, “forward”, “rearward”, “downward”, “upward”, “top”, “bottom” and like terms are used herein based on the illustrated state or in a standing state of the motor vehicle with a driver sitting thereon unless otherwise elaborated. Furthermore, a longitudinal axis refers to a front to rear axis relative to said vehicle, defining a vehicle longitudinal direction; while a lateral axis refers to a side to side, or left to right axis relative to said vehicle, defining a vehicle lateral direction. 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.
[0016] Typically, battery, micro-controllers, electronic circuit units, and electrical transmission units and connecting elements which are some of the more sensitive components of a saddle-type vehicle are disposed below the seat. Protection of these sensitive components from exposure to mud and water is an absolute necessity to preserve their longevity, prevent their malfunctioning as well as to safeguard riders of saddle-type vehicles from subsequent safety hazards.
[0017] Generally, the location underneath the seat is relatively more sheltered and most convenient to mount the battery, electronic elements and electrical components in a saddle-type vehicle. However, this area is prone to water and mud splashes from the lower side of the vehicle. The striking of spray of mud and water thrown up by the rear wheel as well as splashes that occur on water-logged tracks leads to frequent contamination of said location beneath the seat by dirt and moisture. Such contamination may result in failure or malfunctioning of the components mounted in that location. In case of electrical components such as connecting wires or battery terminals, such failure or malfunctioning may lead to short-circuits and other safety hazards.
[0018] A few solutions are prevalent in the state of the art to resolve the problem of mud and water spray entering the housing of the battery and other electrical components from the lower side of the saddle-type vehicle when the saddle-type vehicle is ridden through mud-ridden, wet or water logged areas. However, these solutions have certain drawbacks which are absent in the present invention.
[0019] Use of one or more casings, which are air and water entry protected, to house the battery and all the electrical transmission and connecting elements is expensive and it also poses the problem of overheating of the battery due to lack of ventilation. Relocation of the battery box to the rear portion to be housed in the tail cover sub-assembly, as explained in patent no. US 6588529 B2, or mounting of the battery box on one side of the axle of the rear wheel, as disclosed in patent no. JP4337365 results in the battery being subject to larger deflections due to being placed at the end of the respective cantilevers, the tail cover sub-assembly and the swing arm respectively. Such deflections severely increase the risk of acidic spillages of the battery posing a severe safety hazard. Moreover, mounting of the battery in the tail cover sub-assembly or the rear wheel increases the length of electrical transmission wires to transmit electricity from the battery, which leads to increased electrical losses as well as necessitates the use of additional shrouding for the electrical transmission wires.
[0020] Patent No. CN203074000Y discloses an arrangement wherein flanking side fenders are directly mounted on the battery cover. In a derivative arrangement a tail cover sub-assembly may be directly mounted on the battery box. However, by this arrangement, the battery box and thereby, the battery shall be subject to all the vibrations transmitted by the fender which is mounted in a cantilever fashion. Such vibrations increase the risk of acidic spillages and also lead to damage of the battery and reduction of its lifetime. Besides, assembly of a tail cover directly onto the battery box requires high degrees of precision to enable assembly which is error free.
[0021] The present invention discloses a saddle-type vehicle which comprises of a frame, a rear sub frame secured to the frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel, a seat supported by said rear sub frame, an electrical sub-assembly located beneath the seat, the electrical sub-assembly comprising a receptacle to hold at least one of its components such as a battery, electrical transmission and connecting elements, electronic circuit units, brake system control modules and other micro-controllers, a tail cover sub-assembly mounted on the rear sub frame behind the seat and a protection cover which bridges a gap between the tail cover sub-assembly and the electrical sub-assembly of the saddle-type vehicle.
[0022] Water or mud may spray up against the electrical sub-assembly from below or from the sides depending upon the depth of water through which the vehicle is ridden and the viscosity of mud or slush on the track. One of the chief causes of mud and water splashing of a saddle-type vehicle is the rear wheel which throws up slush from the track on which the saddle-type vehicle is ridden. The spray of water or mud is released tangentially and forcefully by the rear wheel, causing the spray to strike the underside of the vehicle that is within range of said spray, including the electrical sub-assembly having a battery and other electronic and electrical components mounted.
[0023] The rear wheel is shrouded with a wheel hugger to prevent the rear wheel from throwing up mud and water spray up against the vehicle. However, this may not prevent the electrical sub-assembly from being splashed from the sides when the saddle-type vehicle is ridden through water-logged tracks of considerable depth or when it is not feasible to have a rear hugger that covers the entire upper half of the rear wheel.
[0024] In an embodiment, the rear wheel hugger shrouds the rear wheel discontinuously. The rear wheel hugger is mounted to leave the rear wheel bare at the uppermost portion of the rear wheel. The gap in the rear wheel shroud allows the rear sub frame to deflect, when acted upon by the rear suspension system of the vehicle, without damaging or breaking the rear wheel hugger. The mud and water spray thrown up by the rear wheel through the discontinuation in the rear wheel hugger is likely to strike the electrical sub-assembly, depending upon several factors including the rotational velocity of the rear wheel.
[0025] Entry of water or mud through the gap between the electrical sub-assembly and the tail cover sub-assembly may cause short-circuiting of electrical elements, failure of vital electronic control modules such as those of brake systems and lead to other safety hazards. Said entry of mud and water through the gap is prevented by bridging the gap with a protective cover.
[0026] In an embodiment, the protective cover used to bridge the gap between the electrical sub-assembly and the tail cover sub-assembly is mounted on the electrical sub-assembly through a plurality of hook fasteners, wherein said plurality of hook fasteners are secured to the electrical sub-assembly through correspondingly numbered and located plurality of cantilever lugs which are extended parts of the rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly, said rear wall being the wall of the electrical sub-assembly adjacent to the protective cover. Said plurality of cantilever lugs are integrated extensions of the rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly. The protective cover is wide enough to abut over the tail cover sub-assembly so as to ensure complete coverage of the gap between the electrical sub-assembly and the tail cover sub-assembly leaving no scope for entry of mud and water into the electrical sub-assembly.
[0027] As per an embodiment, the electrical sub-assembly comprises of a battery housed in a battery box. The rear wall of the battery box of the saddle type vehicle is shaped in such a manner as to allow the plurality of hook fasteners of the protective cover to shield the battery box from entry of mud and water in all possible striking angles. The rear wall of the battery box, at the point of contact with the plurality of hook fasteners of the protective cover, comprises of a first vertical part of the rear wall, an oblique part of the rear wall and a second vertical part of the wall. The wall of the battery box adjoining the protective cover rises vertically from the base of the battery box/electrical sub-assembly to form the first vertical part of the wall. Further, it runs at an obtuse angle less than 1800 and greater than 900 from the point at which the first vertical part of the rear wall of the battery box ends to form the oblique part of the wall. The angle of the oblique part of the rear wall of the battery box is measured anti-clockwise from the first vertical part of the wall. Further, the rear wall of the battery box again rises vertically from the end of the oblique part of the rear wall of the battery box to form the second vertical part of the rear wall of the battery box. Further, said hook fasteners are configured to surround an outer face of the oblique part of the rear wall, with said oblique part facing the protective cover.
[0028] Each hook fastener of the plurality of hook fasteners extending from one edge of the protective cover is secured to each corresponding cantilever lug of the plurality of cantilever lugs, wherein said each cantilever lug extends vertically upward on the second vertical part of the wall adjoining the protective cover. The fore end of the hook fastener is secured to the cantilever lug and the rear end of the hook fastener runs below the second vertical part of the rear wall of the battery box adjoining the protective cover. The rear end of the hook fastener abuts towards the oblique part of the rear wall of the battery box adjoining the protective cover. Thus, provision of said hook fasteners and said cantilever lugs enables in mounting the protection cover on a rear wall of the electrical sub-assembly. This configuration prevents entry of mud and water into the battery box from all possible striking angles.
[0029] In an embodiment the protective cover is provided with at least one lug to mount the electrical transmission and connecting elements. Said at least one lug is provided on the same edge of the protective cover as the hook fasteners. Mounting of electrical elements on to at least one lug ensures compactness of the electrical transmission and connecting elements as well as dispenses with the need of providing additional covering or cladding to said electrical transmission and connecting elements.
[0030] In an embodiment the tail cover sub-assembly of the saddle-type vehicle comprises of a main tail cover and a bottom tail cover, wherein, the main tail cover and the bottom tail cover are mounted on to the rear sub frame of the saddle-type vehicle. In this embodiment, a gap exists between the electrical sub-assembly and the bottom tail cover. This gap is bridged by the protection cover of the saddle-type vehicle. The protection cover is secured to the electrical sub-assembly through a plurality of hook fasteners on the protection cover and corresponding plurality of cantilever lugs extending from the wall of the electrical sub-assembly adjoining the protection cover. The width of the protection cover is greater than the gap between the electrical sub-assembly and the bottom tail cover so as to allow the protection cover to abut over the bottom tail cover.
[0031] Thus, the present subject matter provides a solution to the problem of mud and water spray entering the housing of the battery, electronic control modules and other electrical components from the lower side of the saddle-type vehicle when the saddle-type vehicle is ridden through mud-ridden, wet or water logged areas.
[0032] The present invention protects the battery, electronic control modules and the associated electrical elements from contamination due to splashing of mud and water on the saddle-type vehicle. Such splashing could be due to mud and water thrown up by the rear wheel or it could be due to splashing that occurs due to severe water-logging on the track through which it is ridden. The present invention dispenses with the need to use a water-tight container which is disadvantageous on the grounds of incurrence of high costs and of unwanted heating of battery and the electrical elements due to lack of ventilation. Therefore, the present invention addresses the drawbacks prevalent in the state of the art. Further, it is more economical and has the added advantage of ease of assembly.
[0033] Apart from the advantages already mentioned, the described invention has several advantages over conventional solutions prevalent in state of the art. It allows mounting of heavy and sensitive components such as the battery, electronic control units and brake control modules in a central position which is not on the end of any cantilever such as the swing arm or the tail cover. Such a location for the heavy and sensitive components prevents large deflection of said components and prevents transmission of vibrations to the same. Large deflection and vibration of the battery is hazardous as it leads to acidic spillages and shortens the lifetime of the battery. Failure of control units and modules due to transmission of heavy vibration could prove hazardous when the vehicle is being ridden.
[0034] The present invention has been described in further detail for an embodiment of a saddle-type two-wheeled motorcycle and in conjugation with the corresponding figures for the following description. In the following embodiment, a battery box housing a battery and associated electrical transmission and connecting components is shown to be placed in the location of the electric sub-assembly. However, it is obvious that the location of one or more components of the electrical sub-assembly is another embodiment of the present invention.
[0035] Fig.1 illustrates a left side view of an exemplary saddle-type vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The saddle-type vehicle (100) has a frame assembly comprising a main frame (128), a head tube (126), a rear sub frame (104) and a swing arm (131). The head tube (126) is disposed of towards the front portion of the saddle-type vehicle (100). The main frame (128) extends from the head tube (126). The rear sub frame (104) and the swing arm (131) are secured pivotally to the other end of the main frame (128). The head tube (126) is configured to rotatably support a steering tube (not shown). The steering tube (122) supports a handle bar assembly (127).
[0036] Two telescopic front suspension system (124) are attached to a bracket (not shown) on the lower part of the steering tube (122) on which is supported the front wheel (121). The upper portion of the front wheel (121) is covered by a front fender (125) mounted to the lower portion of the steering shaft (122). A fuel tank (129) is disposed between a seat (130) and the handle bar assembly (127). The internal combustion (IC) engine (not shown) is disposed towards the front portion of the vehicle below the fuel tank (129) and behind the head tube (126) of the saddle-type vehicle (100).
[0037] A prop stand (150) is mounted on the lower portion of the frame assembly. As may be seen in Fig.2 the prop stand (150) is movably secured to an attaching plate (151) which mounts the prop stand (150) onto the frame assembly through a prop stand spring (152). The prop stand (150) is mounted on the frame assembly through U-shaped prop stand bracket (153) with a tapped hole (153a) and a countersunk bore (153b). A prop stand bolt (154) with a threaded portion (154a) and a collar head portion (154b) is used to secure the U shaped prop stand bracket (153) to the attaching plate (151). The threaded portion (154a) of the prop stand bolt (154) meshes with the tapped hole (153a) of the U-shaped prop stand bracket (153) while the collar head portion (154b) of the prop stand bolt (154) meshes with the countersunk bore (153b) of the U-shaped prop stand bracket (153). This configuration ensures smooth motion of prop stand and consequently increases its durability.
[0038] Further, the saddle-type vehicle (100) comprises a rear sub-assembly (200) as may be seen in Fig.1 which includes a seat (130) on which a rider may sit, a rear sub frame (104) which supports a battery box (112) underneath the seat (130), together with electrical transmission and connecting elements (not shown), a main tail cover (103), a bottom tail cover (102) and a rear fender (110) on which rear tail lights (111) are mounted.
[0039] The exhaust emission system (not shown) is disposed at the side extending rearward coupled to the frame assembly. There is front brake (123) and rear brake (not shown) arranged on the front wheel (121) and a rear wheel (109) respectively. The rear wheel (109) is shrouded by a rear wheel hugger (108) and mounted on the swing arm (131).
[0040] Fig.3 illustrates a left side view of the rear sub-assembly (200) of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle (100), showing a battery box (112) (see Fig.4) which forms part of the electrical sub-assembly (101) and the tail cover sub-assembly (105) which comprises of a main tail cover (103) and a bottom tail cover (102) mounted on a rear sub frame (104), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The battery box (112) is mounted adjacent to the bottom tail cover (102). The bottom tail cover (102) is mounted to abut the main tail cover (103).
[0041] Fig.4 illustrates an exploded view of an isometric view of the rear sub-assembly (200) of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle, showing the battery box (112), the tail cover sub-assembly (105) comprising of a main tail cover (103) and a bottom tail cover (102), a protection cover (305) and the rear sub frame (104) of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The wall of the battery box (112) adjoining the protection cover (305) has a first vertical part (101a), an oblique part (101b) and a second vertical part (101c). The battery box (112) is mounted on the rear sub frame (104), the protection cover (305) is mounted on cantilever lugs (not shown) on the battery box (112), the bottom tail cover (102) is mounted on the rear sub frame (104) with the protection cover (305) abutting on to the bottom tail cover (102) and the main tail cover (103) is mounted on the rear sub frame (104) and snap fitted to the bottom tail cover (102).
[0042] Fig.5 illustrates a top view of the rear sub-assembly (200) of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle (100), showing the battery box (112), the protection cover mounting assembly (300) comprising of the battery box (112), a plurality of cantilever lugs (not shown) to secure the hook fasteners (not shown) of the protection cover (305), electrical elements (not shown) mounted on a lug (not shown), said lug (not shown) and plurality of cantilever lugs (not shown) being projections of the protection cover (305), the main tail cover (103) and the bottom tail cover (102), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The battery box (112), protection cover mounting assembly (300), bottom tail cover (102) and main tail cover (103) are mounted in said order from the central portion of the saddle-type vehicle (100) towards the rear of the saddle-type vehicle (100).
[0043] Fig.6 illustrates a sectional top view of the rear sub-assembly (200) of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle (100), showing the floor of battery box (112), the protection cover mounting assembly (300) comprising of the battery box (112), a plurality of cantilever lugs (not shown) to secure the hook fasteners (305a, 305b) of the protection cover (305), said electrical transmission and electrical connecting elements (106) mounted on a lug (not shown), said lug (not shown) and plurality of cantilever lugs (not shown) being projections of the protection cover (305), the main tail cover (103) and the bottom tail cover (102), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. A gap (107) is denoted in dotted lines between the battery box (112) and the bottom tail cover (102).
[0044] Fig.7 illustrates a bottom view of an isometric view of the rear sub-assembly (200) of the exemplary saddle-type vehicle (100), showing the battery box (112), the bottom tail cover (102), the protection cover (305) and the extent of abutment of the protection cover (305) on the bottom tail cover (102), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The extent of abutment is delineated by a dotted line on the bottom tail cover (102). The width of the protection cover (305) is to allow abutment to the required extent on the bottom tail cover (102). Thus, one end of the battery box (112) is mounted to the protection cover (305). Further, a second end of the protection cover (305) is butted against a portion of the tail cover sub-assembly (105). Particularly, the second end of the protection cover (305) is butted against an end of the bottom tail cover (102) of the tail cover sub-assembly (105), said end being opposite to the second end of the protection cover (305). In other words, while one end of the protection cover (305) is mounted on at least a portion of the electrical sub-assembly (101), the second end of the protection cover (305) abuts on at least a portion of the tail cover sub assembly (105).
[0045] Fig.8 illustrates an isometric view of the protection cover mounting assembly (300) comprising of the battery box (112), the protection cover (305) having hook fasteners (305a, 305b) for mounting to the battery box (112) having said electrical transmission and electrical connecting elements (106). Particularly, the protective cover (305) is secured to the battery box (112) through said plurality of hook fasteners (305a,305b). More particularly, said plurality of hook fasteners (305a,305b) are secured to a plurality of cantilever lugs (301a, 301b) on the battery box (112). In the present embodiment, said plurality of cantilever lugs (301a, 301b) equals the number of said plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b).
[0046] Fig.9 illustrates an isometric view of the protection cover (305) showing a plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b), said plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b) being operable to secure the protection cover (305) to the battery box (112), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b) is extended off the edge of the protection cover (305) facing the battery box (112).
[0047] Fig.10 illustrates an isometric view of the protection cover (305) showing a plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b), said plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b) being operable to secure the protection cover (305) to the battery box (112). Further, as per one embodiment and as may be seen in Fig.10, a lug (307) is provided in the protection cover (305) for receiving parts of different electrical equipments. In the present embodiment, the plurality of hook fasteners (305a, 305b) and the lug (307) are extended off the edge of the protection cover (305) facing the battery box (112).
[0048] Thus, the present invention describes a saddle-type vehicle (100) which comprises of a battery box (112), a tail cover sub-assembly (105) mounted on the rear sub frame (104) and a protection cover (305) operable to bridge the gap (107) between said battery box/electrical sub-assembly and tail cover sub-assembly (105). Such a configuration protects the battery and said electrical transmission elements and electrical connecting elements (106) from mud and water splashed up to strike the gap (107) between the battery box (112) and the tail cover sub-assembly (105).
[0049] 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.