Claims:We Claim:
1. A rear panel assembly (117) of a saddle type vehicle (100), said rear panel assembly comprises:
a rear part (302, 302’), said rear part (302, 302’) including a first provision (304, 304’) and a first extended member (306);
a front part (301, 301’), said front part (301) including a second provision (305) having one or more protrusions(305a, 305b) and a second extended member (307); forming a storage space (303);
wherein,
said first provision (304) along with said first extended member (306) and said second provision (305) along with said second extended member (307) accommodates creates a secure docking set-up for one or more electronic units.
2. The rear panel assembly (117) of a saddle type vehicle (100), as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more electronic units include a navigation device (206) or a control unit (602).
3. The rear panel assembly (117) of a saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said rear part (302, 302’) of said rear panel assembly (117) along with said front part (305) constitutes a glove box assembly (118).
4. The rear panel assembly (117) of a saddle type vehicle (100)as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second provision (305)includes one or more protrusions (305a, 305b).
5. The rear panel assembly (117) of a saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first extended member (306) is protruded in a substantially downward direction of a rear panel (117) of said saddle type vehicle (100).
6. The rear panel assembly (117) of a saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first extended member (306) is lined with an anti-skid padding structure (402).
7. The rear panel assembly (117) of a saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said one or more protrusions (305a, 305b) is located just below a second extended member (307).
8. The rear panel assembly (117) of a saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said one or more protrusions (305a, 305b) is one or more continuous protrusions (305a, 305b).
9. The rear panel assembly (117) of a saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said one or more protrusions (305a, 305b) is one or more discontinuous protrusions (305a, 305b)at one or more region.
10. The rear panel assembly (117) of a saddle type vehicle (100), as claimed in claim 1, wherein said front part (301) of said glove box assembly (118) includes a plurality of charging cable slots (401).
11. The rear panel assembly (117) of a saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said rear panel assembly (117) includes said plurality of charging cable slots (401), a charging socket (205) and a charger cable (501).
12. The rear panel assembly (117) of a saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said glove box assembly (118)extends along an entire width of a rear panel assembly (117) transversely, and said glove box assembly (118) includes an compartment (601) on one of a left or right side, wherein, said electronic unit compartment (601) is mounted on a rear panel RH (203) of said rear panel assembly (117) of said saddle type vehicle (100); and has a provision of docking a navigation device (206) on the other side.
13. A saddle type vehicle (100)comprising;
a rear panel assembly (117), said rear panel assembly (117) include a rear part (302), said rear part (302) including a first provision (304)and a first extended member (306); a front part (301), said front part (301)including a second provision (305) having one or more protrusions (305a, 305b)and a second extended member (307); forming a storage space (303); wherein, said first provision (304)and said second provision (305)constitutes a docking set-up for one or more electronic units;
a seat unit (127); and
a storage unit (801) disposed sidewardly and downwardly of said seat unit (127) and extending along said seat unit (127).
14. The saddle type vehicle (100)as claimed in claim 14, wherein said storage unit (801) includes plurality of side walls (901, 902, 903,904, 905, 906), wherein at least one side wall (901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 906) of the said plurality of side walls (901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 906) is detachably attached to a frame assembly (102).
15. The saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 13, wherein said storage unit (801) is above the underlying road by a predetermined clearance distance (D).
16. The saddle type vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 13, wherein said storage unit (801) is operable to be opened and closed rearwardly or outwardly of said saddle type vehicle (100). , Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter described herein generally relates to a saddle type vehicle, and particularly but not exclusively relates to a rear panel assembly of a saddle type vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Frequent use of a navigation device these days is a common trend among vehicle owners across all ages. The navigation systems provide arider with real-time, accurate road condition information and travel routes, which are especially important in unfamiliar road conditions and in a complex road network. In the early days, in-vehicle navigation was the main navigation mode. However, with the rapid development of science and technology, smart phone navigation has gradually replaced traditional in-vehicle navigation. In terms of driving performance and vehicle control, smart phone navigation is superior to in-vehicle navigation on urban and suburban roads, and it is more fuel-efficient in unfamiliar traffic conditions.
[0003] Currently, vehicles for example, a saddle type vehicle, use navigation devices which are mounted in multiple ways on the vehicle itself, including with the help of an additional mobile glove box. This additional mobile glove box is usually clamped on the handle bar and can be fitted on the vehicle from manufacturer or bought as an additional accessory and mounted as per desire of the user. As a matter of convenience, many saddle type vehicle riders also use glove box, as a storage unit for their smart phones. The glove box is best suited to store smart phone like small articles and are convenient to use with easy access. The glove box is usually fitted with a rear panel of a saddle type vehicle, as an integrated assembly or mounted on the rear panel assembly by using fastening means at one or more locations present on the rear panel assembly. The glove box can either be an opened assembly without a locking mechanism or a closed assembly with a locking mechanism, depending upon the need of the rider or the design of the saddle type vehicle.
[0004] Frequent use of smart phones as a navigation device, causes draining of smart phone battery faster. To fulfill the need of charging the smart phone while the vehicle is being used, current vehicles also come with handy smart phone chargers in built with the vehicle, to charge the smart phone battery as per the requirement. These smart phone chargers are usually located on the rear panel assembly of a vehicle, for example, a saddle type vehicle, below a housing handlebar unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] The detailed description is described with reference to a saddle type two wheeled scooter along with the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0006] Fig. 1 illustrates a side view of a saddle type vehicle when viewed from left hand side of the rider while he is in riding position along with few internal parts of the vehicle for clarity of explanation.
[0007] Fig. 2a illustrates a rear perspective view of the saddle type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, exemplifying a glove box of the vehicle for clarity of explanation.
[0008] Fig. 2b illustrates a rear perspective view of the saddle type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, exemplifying a glove box with a smart phone for clarity of explanation.
[0009] Fig. 3 illustrates a cross sectional view of a glove box with a navigation device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00010] Fig. 4 illustrates perspective view of a rear panel assembly of a saddle type vehicle in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention exemplifying a perspective partial exploded view of a glove box for clarity of explanation.
[00011] Fig. 5 illustrates a rear perspective view of the saddle type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, exemplifying a glove box with a charging socket and a connected charger cable for clarity of explanation.
[00012] Fig. 6 illustrates a rear perspective view of the saddle type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, exemplifying a glove box with a smart phone connected to a charger cable for clarity of explanation.
[00013] Fig. 7a illustrates a top perspective view of the saddle type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, exemplifying a glove box.
[00014] Fig. 7b illustrates a top perspective view of the saddle type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, exemplifying a glove box.
[00015] Fig. 7c illustrates a top perspective view of the saddle type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, exemplifying a glove box.
[00016] Fig. 7d illustrates a top perspective view of the saddle type vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, exemplifying a glove box.
[00017] Fig. 8 illustrates a rear perspective view of a vehicle front portion, when viewed from a rider’s sitting position on a vehicle, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
[00018] Fig. 9 illustrates a rear perspective view of a vehicles’ front portion, when viewed from a rider’s sitting position on a vehicle, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
[00019] Fig. 10 illustrates an exploded view of the control unit compartment of the vehicle along with the rear panel and the glove box, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
[00020] Fig. 11 illustrates a sectional view of the rear panel showing the bracket mounting details of the control unit compartment and the glove box, in accordance with alternate embodiment of the present invention.
[00021] Fig. 12 illustrates a rear perspective view of a vehicle showcasing the mounting of a storage unit on a frame assembly of a vehicle along with in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention.
[00022] Fig. 13 illustrates a perspective view of a storage unit of a vehicle along with in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00023] Multiple tasks need to be performed simultaneously during driving, including cognition, perception, and movement. Use of navigation systems usually involve vision, operation, and cognition, which are the same tasks that are needed for driving, and cause significant interference. During the driving process, the use of portable interface devices like tablet, smart phone etc. based navigation leads to the generation of secondary tasks, such as inputting the destination, viewing the navigation route, and listening to vocal instructions. In addition, the rider’s reaction time to a traffic incidence is slower due to distracted behavior, which causes more emergency braking and in many cases creates traffic hazards.
[00024] Along with it, since conventionally, additional smart phone glove boxes are used and are mounted on the handlebar unit of the vehicle, more distraction is caused as the additional smart phone glove box rotates with the handle bar unit while maneuvering. Additionally, since the charging socket for the smart phones are conventionally located on the rear panel of the vehicle below the housing handle bar unit, a charging cable connects the smart phone mounted on the glove box of the moving handle bar unit and the rear panel. Since traditionally the distance between the charging socket and the glove box is substantially large the charging cable when routed for charging, tends to have a complex routing and if not routed is left overhanging and dangling both of which are undesirable. The overhanging charging cable between the glove box of the moving handle bar unit and the rear panel of the vehicle leads to inconvenience and further distraction for the rider, adding into creation of more traffic hazards. Moreover, the use of additional smart phone glove box adds to the cost of the vehicle and assembly time of the vehicle.
[00025] Furthermore, more challenges are faced in situations where the rider chooses to store his navigation device, for example, a smart phone, in a glove box which can either be integrated with the rear panel assembly or mounted on the rear panel assembly of the vehicle. Using of smart phones as navigation device while storing in the glove box causes inconvenience with respect to long overhanging charging cables or if disposed within the glove box, the cable tends to get meshed and entangled. Additionally, this can lead to the interface device getting dislodged from its holder thereby leading to poor stability of the smart phones. The glove box having a close assembly, with a locking mechanism, provides an easy access to the smart phone while navigating, but at the same time proves to be a safety hazard if attempted to access while riding. I In order to use the navigation application of the smart phone, the rider has to stop the vehicle from time to time to access the glove box which is often inconvenient. Also,when the vehicle is in driving condition and driven on an uneven road surface, the smart phone placed inside the closed glove box can easily get damaged by rubbing or impact from the sides of the closed glove box.
[00026] The glove box having an open assembly, without a locking mechanism, provides an easy access to the smart phone while navigating, but the requirement of having a smart phone being docked in a stable and secure manner even during driving condition becomes a serious challenge for the rider. There exists a need to have a layout to dock a portable handheld interface device like a smart phone on a saddle ride type vehicle which enables ease of viewing a required information by the rider without causing undue distraction to the rider as well as without having a need to have undue intervention by the rider to access required information. Additionally, there is a contradictory need for the interface device to be configured in a secure and stable manner while meeting the above convenience requirements. Often when the vehicle is being driven on uneven road conditions and sometimes when there is a sudden application of the brake, it may lead to accidental falling of the smart phone from the glove box and eventually damage the smart phone which is undesirable.
[00027] Often most of the space of the glove box is occupied by the standard size smart phone kept in the glove box, creating space constraints in the glove box for any other similar smaller article.
[00028] Therefore, there is a need of an improved layout design of a saddle type vehicle, that is capable holding a navigation device or asmart phone firmly at a comfortable viewing angle even while riding, and at the same time has a charging assembly present in a close vicinity to avoid overhanging cables or complex routing of those cables.
[00029] The present subject matter relates to an layout configuration of a portable device for a saddle-type vehicle.
[00030] As per an aspect of the present invention, the portable interface device is configured to be disposed in a secure docking set-up designed on a glove box to rear panel interface assembly of the saddle type vehicle. As per an embodiment of the present subject matter, the rear panel assembly of the vehicle includes an upper side, a lower side, a RH side and a LH side. A glove box is mounted on one of a left hand or right-hand upper side of a rear panel assembly of the vehicle, below a handle bar rear panel of the vehicle.
[00031] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the glove box comprises of a rear part, a front part, and a storage space. The rear part is configured with a first provision and a first extended member and, the front part is configured with a second provision having one or more partitions and a second extended member. The first provision along with the first extended member and the second provision having one or more partitions along with a second extended member creates a secure and stable device docking layout which is capable of holding a navigation device in an inclined manner. The inclined position of the navigation device enables maximum viewing angle of the navigation display at all times while riding and maneuvering the vehicle.
[00032] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the first provision on the glove box aids in insertion of the upper portion of the navigation device, such that the upper portion of the navigation device rests on the surface provided by the first provision of the glove box. The first extended member is protruded in a forward direction of the glove box of the saddle type vehicle. Further, the first extended member is lined with a padding structure that aids in protecting the edges of the navigation device when slid through the first provision. The first extended member of the glove box functions as a locking mechanism which helps in keeping the navigation device firmly at a desired angle even while riding and restricts the navigation device from tipping or getting dislodged towards the rider’s direction.
[00033] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the one or more partition is located just below a second extended member. The lower portion of the navigation device can be slid in between the first partition and the second partition or in between the second partition and the second extended member, such that the navigation device is capable of being adjusted as per the required viewing angle convenient to view the navigation device for the rider while riding the vehicle. .
[00034] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the navigation device can be charged, when held in this position without any hassle of cable movement while maneuvering. A charging socket is configured below an additional cover created to protect it from direct contact with rain water while exposed during riding. A plurality of slots is provided on the glove box for inserting the charging cable for charging the device while it is being docked. The plurality of slots provided on the glove box also helps in arresting the mobile from fall. The plurality of slots provided on the glove box are provided to accommodate the different positions of charging sockets provided on different devices for example, left, right or centre.
[00035] As per another aspect, the glove box to the rear panel assembly interface as configured in present invention provides better charging cable management by placing charging socket and navigation device closer to each other. The extra length of the charging cable can be wounded inside the glove box without entanglement.
[00036] As per another embodiment of the present subject matter, the rear panel assembly of the present invention includes a glove box, mounted on a rear panel assembly in proximity of a rear panel upper of a saddle type vehicle.
[00037] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the profile and volume of a glove box is such that other small articles can be stored in the glove box along with a smart phone simultaneously.
[00038] As per an efficacy of the present subject matter, the present subject matter includes an improved aesthetic appeal.
[00039] As per another efficacy of the present subject matter, the present subject matter includes substantial reduction in assembly time of the glove box..
[00040] In another embodiment, the present invention includes one or more continuous partitions located on a front part of the glove box.
[00041] In yet another embodiment, the present invention includes one or more discontinuous partitions at a plurality of regions located on a front part of the glove box.
[00042] In another embodiment, the present invention includes one or more continuous partition and one or more discontinuous partition at a plurality of regions located on a front part of the glove box.
[00043] In an embodiment, the glove box on the rear panel assembly can be disposed on a right hand side of the rear panel assembly. In an alternate embodiment, the glove box on the rear panel assembly can be disposed on a left hand side of the rear panel assembly. In another embodiment, the glove box of the rear panel assembly can extend along an entire width of the rear panel assembly, i.e., extending from a left end to a right end of the rear panel assembly.
[00044] In an alternate embodiment, the glove box is capable of accommodating an electronic device such as a control unit, for e.g., an integrated starter generator (ISG) control unit on a side other than the side that contains one or more provisions for docking a navigation device.
[00045] For instance, the ISG control unit is mounted on the rear panel assembly through a plurality of brackets. The plurality of brackets enables sandwich mounting on the rear panel assembly, securing a cover glove box and the ISG control unit thereto.
[00046] Such a mounting construction of the ISG control and the cover glove box with the rear panel assembly is achieved, for instance, by means of a left side bracket and a right side bracket which integrally mounts the ISG control unit along with the cover glove box that protects the ISG control unit from external environment to the rear panel assembly resulting in a compact layout of the vehicle without having to compromise on the space.
[00047] In an embodiment, the configuration of the one or more provisions for docking the navigation device such as mobile phone on at least one side of the glove box to rear panel interface, and accommodating at least one electronic device such as an ISG control unit on the other side of the glove box considerably maximizes storage space for articles in a compact saddle type vehicle. In selected saddle type vehicles, where storage space is provided below the seat structure, the storage space is predominantly utilized for accommodating one or more helmets and thus, the space available for storage of additional articles is considerably reduced. Moreover, in other selected saddle type vehicles, where the space below the seat structure is occupied by other electrical components such as one or more power units such as a battery in case of an electric vehicle, the space available for article storage becomes limited. Additionally, there can be a need to maximize the floor board area utility space as well as more leg room space thereby having negligible glove box storage space at the rear panel area. This necessitates need to configure more storage space in the vehicle. Thus, in such vehicles, there is a challenge to provide storage space for articles.
[00048] In an alternative embodiment, the present subject matter, the storage unit is configured on the right-hand side of a saddle type vehicle, for example, a scooter type vehicle by configuring a storage unit on the right side..
[00049] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, a storage unit is mounted on a rear RH region of the scooter type vehicle at a posterior region below the seat, for instance, in an electric scooter type vehicle.
[00050] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the storage unit is configured to provide an accessible space which is surrounded on the sides by the side wall upper on the upper side away from the underlying road as reference, the side wall bottom on the lower side towards the underlying road as reference, the side wall rear on the rear side of the vehicle, the side wall RH on the right hand side towards the rear RH region, the side wall front towards the front side of the vehicle, and a side wall LH on the left hand side away from the rear RH region of the vehicle.
[00051] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the storage unit is mounted below a side panel RH and partly below a rear fender, between a rear wheel and a bottom panel, on a rear RH region of an electric scooter type vehicle.
[00052] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the distance between a storage unit and the vehicle’s underlying road is “D”, which helps in providing a safe clearance space to avoid any damage due to underlying bumps or likewise protrusions present during the rider is riding the electric scooter type vehicle.
[00053] In an embodiment of the present subject matter, at least one side wall of the one or more of side walls is detachably attached to the frame assembly of the vehicle by using a frame mounting bracket attached to the frame assembly, a storage unit mounting bracket attached to the storage unit, and one or more fastening means such as a mounting provision.
[00054] In another embodiment of the present subject matter, at least one side wall of the one or more of side walls is detachably attached to the swing arm by using a swing arm mounting bracket attached to a swing arm, with help of a storage unit mounting bracket attached to the storage unit by means of one or more fastening means such as a mounting provision.
[00055] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the storage unit can be accessed by using a side wall rear of the storage unit enclosing the storage space.
[00056] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the storage unit can be accessed by using a side wall RH of the storage unit enclosing the storage space.
[00057] In another aspect of the present subject matter, the storage unit can be accessed by using a side wall rear and a side wall RH of the storage unit enclosing the storage space.
[00058] Exemplary embodiments detailing features of the front cowl assembly, 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. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate 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. Further, it is to be noted that terms “upper”, “down”, “right”, “left”, “front”, “forward”, “rearward”, “downward”, “upward”, “top”, “bottom”, “exterior”, “interior” and like terms are used herein based on the illustrated state or in a standing state of the two wheeled vehicle with a driver riding thereon. Furthermore, a two wheeled vehicle longitudinal axis refers to a front to rear axis relative to the two wheeled vehicle, while a two wheeled vehicle lateral axis refers to a side to side, or left to right axis relative to the two wheeled 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.
[00059] The nature and further characteristic features of the present invention will be made clearer from the following descriptions made with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate 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.
[00060] Fig. 1 illustrates a side view of a saddle type vehicle when viewed from left hand side of the rider while he is in riding position along with few internal parts of the vehicle for clarity of explanation. The saddle type vehicle (100) according to the current invention is provided with a power unit (101) that generates the power required to propel the vehicle forward, and a frame assembly (102), which further includes a front frame (103), a central frame (104) and a rear frame (105) joined together to form the frame assembly (102), and a power transmission unit (106), which transfers the power generated by the power unit (101) to the rear wheel (107),and a front wheel (108) at front portion of the vehicle below the front frame (103) which is steerable by the rider, and a handle bar unit (109) comprising of a left handle bar grip (110) and a right handle bar grip (not shown) which the rider can use to steer the front wheel (108) in the desired direction, and a front suspension unit (112) for smooth force transmission to the front wheel (108), and a rear suspension unit (113) for smooth force transmission to the rear wheel (107).
[00061] The front frame (103) includes a head tube (114) and a down tube (115); the head tube (114) supports the front suspension unit (112), which further supports the handle bar unit (109) in a steerable manner and the down tube (115) extends rearward and downward of the head tube (114). The central frame (104) has two tubes (not shown) on the left and right of the vehicle (100) extending away from each other in a rearward direction. The left and right tubes are connected by a cross frame (not shown) extending in vehicle width direction. These left and right tubes further extend rearward and upward to form the rear frame (105), which supports other units of the vehicle at rear portion.
[00062] A front panel (116) is provided ahead of the head tube (114) for covering the head tube (114) when viewed from front of the vehicle (100). A rear panel (117), extending downwards from the head tube (114), covers the head tube (114) and down tube (115) from the rear side. A front fender (119) is provided above the front wheel (108), in the vicinity of the front suspension unit (112), to prevent mud splashing onto the internal components of the vehicle at front portion. A handle bar rear panel (120), at least partly covers the handle bar unit (109), from the rear side. A handle bar front panel (121) at least partly covers the handle bar unit (109) from front side. A glove box, for example a glove box assembly (118) is mounted on the rear panel (117), below the handle bar rear panel (120) and above the floor board (124). A headlamp unit (122) is disposed on the handle bar front panel (121) and mirror units (123) are disposed on the handle bar unit (109) through the handle bar front panel (121). An interfacing portion of the handle bar front panel (121)and the handle bar rear panel (120) has a cut-out zone (not shown) on left side and right side for projecting the left handle bar grip (110) and right handle bar grip (not shown) respectively. A floor board (124) as leg resting panel is provided above the central frame (104) to cover a top portion of the central frame (104) and a bottom panel (125) is provided below the central frame (104) to cover a bottom portion of the central frame (104).
[00063] On the rear side, a utility unit (126) is disposed, at the space between the left and right tubes at the rear portion of the vehicle above the power unit (101), to store articles. The utility unit (126) is mounted onto the cross tube at the front zone and rear zone, thus getting supported by the rear frame (105). A seat unit (127) is provided, above the utility unit (126) and extending throughout the rear frame (105), for the rider to sit over and maneuver the vehicle (100). The seat unit (127) is mounted onto the vehicle through a hinge unit (128), provided on the utility unit (126), such that the seat can be opened by rotating it about the hinge unit (128) to provide access to the storage area (129) of the utility unit (126). The utility unit (126) accommodates one or more helmets in vehicles where the battery is mounted below a floor board of the vehicle (100). In some other vehicles the utility unit (126) accommodates one or more electronic units such as a battery.
[00064] A side panel unit (130) is provided on the left and right sides of the rear frame (105) so as to cover the internal components when viewed from left side of the vehicle (100) and right side of the vehicle (100) respectively. A front cover (131) is disposed ahead of the utility unit (126) and below the seat unit (127) to cover the internal components, such as the power unit (101), frame (102) in a vehicle perspective view. A rear cover (132) is provide rearward to the rear frame (105) and an opening formed by assembling the rear cover (132) and the side panel unit (130) is used to place a tail lamp unit (133) on the rear side. A rear fender (134) is disposed above the rear wheel (107) to prevent mud splashing onto internal components while riding. A grab rail (135) is disposed in the vicinity of the seat unit (127), on the rear portion of the vehicle (100), to enable a pillion rider to grab for support.
[00065] Fig. 2a illustrates a rear perspective view of the glove box assembly (118) assembled on saddle type vehicle (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, exemplifying a rear panel assembly (117) of the vehicle (100) for clarity of explanation. The rear panel assembly (117) is capable of receiving an electronic component, for example navigation device (206) (shown in Fig 2b) or a control unit (602) (shown in Fig 9). The rear panel (117) further includes a rear panel LH (201) part denoting a left hand side of the rear panel (117), a rear panel upper (202) part denoting a upper side of the rear panel (117), a rear panel RH (203) part denoting a right hand side of the rear panel (117), and a rear panel down (204) part denoting a lower side of the rear panel (117). The glove box assembly (118) is mounted on the rear panel LH (201) part of the rear panel (118) in proximity of the rear panel upper (202) and below a handle bar rear panel (120) of the saddle type vehicle (100). The space inside the glove box (118) comprises of a charging socket (205) disposed on an upper region inside of the glove box assembly (118).
[00066] Fig. 2b illustrates a rear perspective view of the saddle type vehicle (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, exemplifying a glove box assembly (118) with a smart phone (206) for clarity of explanation. The glove box assembly (118) is placed on a rear panel (117) of the vehicle (100) so as to form a docking provision at the glove box to rear panel interface. The rear panel (117) further includes a left hand side of the rear panel (117) herein called as a rear panel LH (201), an upper side of the rear panel (117) herein called as a rear panel upper (202), a right hand side of the rear panel (117) herein called as a rear panel RH (203) , and a lower side of the rear panel (117) herein called as a rear panel down (204). The glove box assembly (118) is mounted on the rear panel LH (201) part of the rear panel (118) in proximity of the rear panel upper (202) and below a handle bar rear panel (120) of the saddle type vehicle (100). A navigation device, for example, a smart phone (206) is disposed in the docking provision formed within the glove box assembly (118) such that maximum viewing angle of the navigation display of the navigation device (206) is achieved at all times while riding and maneuvering the vehicle (100) without causing discomfort to the rider.
[00067] Fig. 3 illustrates a cross sectional view of the docking layout provision at the glove box assembly to rear panel interface for example, a glove box assembly (118) with a navigation device(206) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The rear panel assembly (117) comprises of a rear part (302), and a front part (301). The front part (301) in another embodiment can also be part of a glove box assembly (118). The embodiment in which the front part (301) is a part of the glove box assembly (118), the front part (301) is disposed at a predetermined distance away from the rear panel (117) so as to form the storage space 303 and the docking interface set-up between the rear panel and the glove box. The space between the rear part (302) and front part (301) act as storage space (303), for example, a storage space (303) for storing a navigation device (206) like similar small articles. The upper portion of the rear part (302) further includes a first docking provision (304) and a first extended member (306). The first provision (304) aids in insertion of the upper portion of the navigation device (206), such that the upper portion of the navigation device (206) rests on the surface provided by the first provision (304). Further, the extended member (306) is protruded in a substantially downward direction from the glove box assembly (118) rear panel (117) extending from the upper portion of the first provision (304). The first extended member (306) aids as a locking mechanism which helps in securing the navigation device (206) firmly and in a stable manner at a desired angle even while riding and restricts the navigation device (206) from tipping or dislodging towards the rider’s direction. The front part glove box (301) includes a second provision (305) comprising at least two protrusions (305a, 305b) located just below a second extended member (307) of the glove box assembly (118). The lower portion of the navigation device (206) can be slid in between the first protrusion (305a) and the second protrusion (305b) or in between the second protrusion (305b) and the second extended member (307), such that the navigation device (206) is capable of being adjusted as per the required viewing angle convenient to view the navigation device (206) ) for the rider while riding or maneuvering the vehicle (100). The at least two protrusions (305a, 305b) helps in creating the options of viewing angles of a smart phones kept firmly in a specified position, at all times while riding and maneuvering the vehicle. The interface of the glove box feature (305) along with the rear panel feature (304) creates a docking set-up provision to enable a quick, simple, secure and stable docking means for a portable interface device. The glove box assembly (118) is such that it restricts the navigation device (206) from tipping towards the rider’s direction. The storage space (303) can be used to store other small articles even after storing a standard size smart phone (206), thus increasing the glove box’s (118) storing capacity.
[00068] Fig. 4 illustrates perspective view of a rear panel assembly (117) of a saddle type vehicle (100) in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention exemplifying a perspective partial exploded view of a glove box (118) (shown in Fig. 1), when viewed from front of the glove box (118), for clarity of explanation. As per this embodiment, the glove box assembly (118) consists of an outer part (301) and an inner part (302) which together itself configures a docking means for the mobile device. The glove box assembly (118) comprises of a rear part glove box (302), which denotes the rear part of the glove box (118) towards the rear panel (117), and a front part glove box (301), which denotes the front part of the glove box (118) away from the rear panel (117). The upper portion of the rear part glove box (302) further includes a first provision (304) and a first extended member (306). The first provision (304) aids in insertion of the upper portion of the smart navigation device (206), such that the upper portion of the navigation device (206) rests on the surface provided by the first provision (304). Further, a first extended member (306) is protruded in a substantially downward direction of the glove box assembly (118), extending from the upper portion of the rear part glove box (302). The first extended member (306) is further lined with an anti skid padding structure, herein called as a protective padding (402). The protective padding (402) aids in protecting the edges of the navigation device (206) (shown in Fig 2b) when slid through the first provision (304) and eliminate the risk of getting damaged by constant or frequent impact on the edges by the sides of the first provision (304’). The outer region of the glove box assembly (118) below the navigation device (206) docking region, when viewed from rider side comprises of a plurality of slots herein called as a plurality of charging cable slots (401) provided so as to accommodate the different positions of the charging cable slots present on different devices (left, right or centre). The plurality of charging cable slots (401) provided on the glove box assembly (118) aid in easy insertion of the charging cable in the charging cable slots provided on the navigation device (206) through the plurality of charging cable slots(401) for charging the device (206) while docked. This also helps in arresting the navigation device (206) from fall and keeping it steady at a desired position.
[00069] Fig. 5 illustrates a rear perspective view of the saddle type vehicle (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, exemplifying a glove box assembly (118) with a charging socket(205) and a connected charger cable (501) for clarity of explanation. A charging system installed inside the glove box assembly (118) compartment includes the charging socket (205), the charger cable (501), and a plurality of charging cable slots (401). As per and embodiment, the charging socket (205) is present on the rear part (302’) of the glove box (118) below the first provision (304’). As per an alternate embodiment, the charging socket can be on the wall (302) of the rear panel (117). The charger cable (501) is connected at one end to the charging socket (205) present on the rear panel (117) and the other end of the charger cable (501) is connected to the charging slot of the smart phone (not shown) through the plurality of charging cable slots (401) present on the front part glove box (301) of the glove box assembly (118). The smart phone charging system of the present claimed invention helps in achieving a better charging cable management by placing the charging socket (205) and navigation device or smart phone (206) docking closer to each other. The extra length of the charging cable (501) is capable of being wounded inside the glove box assembly (118) to avoid inconvenience caused due to any overhanging of the charging cable (501).
[00070] Fig. 6 illustrates a rear perspective view of the saddle type vehicle (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, exemplifying a glove box assembly (118) with a navigation device(206) connected to a charger cable (501) for clarity of explanation. The charger cable (501) is connected at one end to the charging socket(not shown) and the other end of the charger cable (501) is connected to the charging slot of the navigation device(206) through the plurality of charging cable slots (401) present on the front part glove box (301) of the glove box assembly (118). As per an alternate embodiment, the cable can be connected directly to the navigation device (206) through one of a left, centre or right slot on the glove box rear part (301). The upper end of the smart phone (206) rests with the rear part glove box (302’). The smart phone charging system of the present claimed invention helps in achieving a better charging cable management by placing the charging socket (205) and the navigation device or the smart phone (206) docking closer to each other. The extra length of the charging cable (501) is capable of being wounded inside the glove box assembly (118) to avoid inconvenience caused due to any overhanging or dangling of the charging cable (501).The plurality of charging cable slots (401) provided on the glove box assembly (118) aid in easy insertion of the charging cable in the charging cable slots of the navigation device (206) through the plurality of charging cable slots (401) for charging the device while docked. Since the slots are designed to accommodate the different charging cable slot positions present on the navigation device (206) for different devices, for example, left, right or centre. This also helps in arresting the navigation device (206) from fall and keeping it steady at a desired position.
[00071] Fig. 7a illustrates a top perspective view of the saddle type vehicle (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, exemplifying a glove box assembly (118). The present embodiment of the present invention comprises of one or more continuous protrusions (305a, 305b) provided on the rear part (301) of the glove box assembly (118). The one or more continuous protrusions (305a, 305b) are located on the front part glove box (301). The lower portion of the navigation device (206) can be slid in between the first protrusions (305a) and the second protrusions (305b) or in between the second protrusions (305b) and the second extended member (307), thus capable of being adjusted as per the required viewing angle convenient to view the navigation device (206) for the rider while riding the vehicle (100). The one or more protrusions(305a, 305b) helps in creating the possibility of maximum viewing angles of the navigation device kept firmly in a specified position, at all times while riding and maneuvering the vehicle. As per an alternate embodiment, the protrusion can be a one or more cavity in the rear part (301) of the glove box assembly (118).
[00072] Fig. 7b illustrates a top perspective view of the saddle type vehicle (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, exemplifying a glove box(118). The present embodiment of the present invention comprises of one or more discontinuous protrusions (305a, 305b). The one or more discontinuous protrusions (305a, 305b) are located on the front part glove box (301). The lower portion of the navigation device (206) can be slid in between the first protrusions(305a) and the second protrusions(305b) or in between the second protrusions(305b) and the second extended member (307), thus capable of being adjusted as per the required viewing angle convenient to view the navigation device(206) for the r while riding the vehicle (100). The one or more discontinuous protrusions(305a, 305b) helps in creating the possibility of maximum viewing angles of the navigation device kept firmly in a specified position, at all times while riding and maneuvering the vehicle.
[00073] Fig. 7c illustrates a top perspective view of the saddle type vehicle (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, exemplifying a glove box (118). The present embodiment of the present invention comprises of one or more discontinuous protrusions (305a, 305b). The one or more discontinuous protrusions (305a, 305b) is located on the front part glove box (301). The lower portion of the smart phone (206) can be slid in between the first protrusions (305a) and the second protrusions(305b) or in between the second protrusions (305b) and the second extended member (307), thus capable of being adjusted as per the required viewing angle convenient to view the navigation device(206) for the rider while riding the vehicle (100). The one or more discontinuous protrusions(305a, 305b) helps in creating the possibility of maximum viewing angles of the navigation device kept firmly in a specified position, at all times while riding and maneuvering the vehicle.
[00074] Fig. 7d illustrates a top perspective view of the saddle type vehicle (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, exemplifying a glove box assembly (118). The present embodiment of the present invention comprises of one or more discontinuous protrusions (305b) and one or more continuous protrusions (305a,). The one or more discontinuous protrusions and one or more continuous protrusions (305a,) are located on the front part glove box (301). The lower portion of the navigation device (206) can be slid in between the first protrusions(305a) and the second protrusions(305b) or in between the second protrusions (305b) and the second extended member (307), thus capable of being adjusted as per the required viewing angle convenient to view the navigation device (206) for the rider while riding the vehicle (100). The one or more discontinuous protrusions(305b) and the one or more continuous protrusions(305a,) helps in creating the possibility of maximum viewing angles of a navigation device kept firmly in a specified position, at all times while riding and maneuvering the vehicle.
[00075] Fig. 8 illustrates a rear perspective view of a vehicle (100) front portion, when viewed from a rider’s sitting position on a vehicle (100), in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The glove box assembly (118) along the rear panel (117) extend along an entire width of the rear panel (117), i.e., extending from a left end that is rear panel LH (201) to a right end of the rear panel(117) that is rear panel RH (203).The glove box (118)is capable of accommodating an electronic device such as a control unit (not shown), for e.g., an integrated starter generator (ISG) control unit on a side other than the side that contains one or more provisions for holding a navigation device such as a smart phone (206) (shown in Fig. 2b). For instance, the integrated starter generator (ISG) control unit is disposed on a rear panel RH (203) of the vehicle (100) in a control unit compartment (601) attached to the glove box assembly (118).
[00076] Fig. 9 illustrates a rear perspective view of a vehicles’ (100) front portion, when viewed from a rider’s sitting position on a vehicle (100), in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The present illustration illustrates the control unit compartment (601) mounted on the rear panel RH (203) of the vehicle (100) after removing the glove box assembly (118). The control unit (602) for example the ISG control unit is mounted in the control unit compartment (601) while being disposed on the rear panel RH (203) side of the rear panel (117) through a plurality of brackets (603). The plurality of brackets (603) enables sandwich mounting on the rear panel (117), securing a cover glove box (604) and the control unit (602) thereto.
[00077] Such a mounting construction of the control unit (603) and the cover glove box (604) with the rear panel (117) is achieved, for instance, by means of a left side bracket (603a) and a right side bracket (603b) which integrally mounts the control unit (602) along with the cover glove box (604) that protects the control unit (602)from external environment, to the rear panel (117).
[00078] Fig. 10 illustrates an exploded perspective view of the control unit compartment (601) of the vehicle (100) along with the rear panel (117) and the glove box assembly (118), in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The figure illustrates the rear panel (117), the glove box, the plurality of brackets (603), the control unit (602) and the cover glove box (604).
[00079] Fig. 11 illustrates a sectional view of the rear panel (117) showing the bracket mounting details of the control unit compartment (601) (shown in Fig. 8)and the glove box assembly (118) (shown in Fig. 1), in accordance with alternate embodiment of the present invention. This figure illustrates that the control unit (602) in the control unit compartment (601) (shown in Fig. 8) is mounted on the rear panel (117) of the vehicle (100) by means of a plurality of brackets (603) (shown in Fig. 10). The plurality of brackets (603) is attached to the rear panel (117) by means of a plurality of mounting points (701). The cover glove box (604) is mounted on the rear panel (117)by means of a mounting point (702).
[00080] Fig. 12 illustrates a rear perspective view of a vehicle (100) showcasing the mounting of a storage unit (801) on a frame assembly (102) (shown in Fig 1) of the vehicle (100) along with in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention. One side wall of the one or more of side walls is detachably attached to the frame assembly (102) (shown in Fig 1) by using a frame mounting bracket (802) attached to the frame assembly (102) (shown in Fig 1).A storage unit mounting bracket (803) attached to the storage unit (801), and one or more fastening means such as a mounting provision (804). The storage unit (801) is mounted on a rear RH (805) region, below a side cover RH (806) and between the rear wheel (107) and the bottom panel (125). The distance between a storage unit and the vehicle’s underlying road is “D”, which helps in providing a safe clearance space to avoid any damage due to underlying bumps or likewise protrusions present during the rider is riding the electric scooter type vehicle.
[00081] Fig. 13 illustrates a perspective view of a storage unit (801) of a vehicle (100) along with in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention. The storage unit (801) is approximately rectangular shaped in structure, having a tapered portion at its front end and flat portion at its rear end. The storage unit (801) is configured to provide an accessible space which includes a side wall upper (901), a side wall bottom (902), a side wall RH (904), a side wall LH (906), a side wall rear (903), and a side wall front (905). The storage unit (801) is surrounded by the side wall upper (901) on the upper side, away from the underlying road. The storage unit (801) is surrounded by the side wall bottom (902) on the lower side, towards the underlying road. The storage unit (801) is surrounded by the side wall rear (903) on the rear side of the vehicle (100). The storage unit (801) is surrounded by the side wall RH (904) on the right hand side towards the rear RH region (805) (shown in FIG.12) of the vehicle (100). The storage unit (801) is surrounded by the side wall front (905), towards the front side of the vehicle (100). The storage unit (801) is surrounded by the side wall LH (906) on the left hand side away from the rear RH region (805) of the vehicle (100).In another embodiment of the present subject matter, at least one side wall () of the one or more of side walls (906) is detachably attached to the swing arm (not shown)by using a swing arm mounting bracket (not shown) attached to a swing arm (not shown), with help of a storage unit mounting bracket (not shown) attached to the storage unit (801) by means of one or more fastening means such as a mounting provision (not shown).
[00082] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the storage unit (801) can be accessed by using a side wall rear (903) of the storage unit (801) enclosing a storage space (not shown). The storage unit can also be accessed by using a side wall RH (904) of the storage unit (801) enclosing the storage space. The storage unit can also be accessed by using a side wall rear (903) and a side wall RH (904) of the storage unit (801) enclosing the storage space.
[00083] 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 reference numerals:

100 – saddle type vehicle
101 – Power unit
102 – frame assembly
103 –front frame
104 – central frame
105 – rear frame
106 – power transmission unit
107 – rear wheel
108 – front wheel
109 – handle bar unit
110 – left hand bar grip
112 – front suspension unit
113 – rear suspension unit
114 – head tube
115 – down tube
116 – front panel
117 – rear panel
118– glove box
119 – front fender
120 – handle bar rear panel
121 – handle bar front panel
122 – headlamp
123 – mirror
124 – floor board
125 – bottom panel
126 – utility unit
127 – seat unit
128 – hinge unit
129 – storage area of the utility unit
130 – side panel unit
131 – front cover
132 – rear cover
133 – tail lamp unit
134 – rear fender
135 – grab rail
201 – rear panel LH
202 – rear panel upper
203 – rear panel RH
204 – rear panel down
205 –charging socket
206 –Smart phone
301, 301’ –Front part glove box
302 , 302’–Rear part glove box
303, 303’ –Storage part glove box
304, 304’ –First provision
305 –Second provision
305a– First protrusion
305b– Second protrusion
306 –First extended member
307– Second extended member
401– Charging cable slot
402– Protective padding
501– Charging cable601– Electronic unit compartment
602– Control unit
603– Brackets
604– Cover glove box
701, 702– Mounting points801–storage space
802–frame mounting bracket
803–storage unit mounting bracket
804–mounting provision
805–rear RH region
806–side cover RH
901: Side wall upper
902: Side wall bottom
903: Side wall rear
904: Side wall RH
905: Side wall front
906: Side wall LH