Claims:I/We Claim:
1. A seat assembly (127) of a vehicle comprising:
a seat base (200);
wherein,
said seat base (200) of said seat assembly (127) includes a holding region (207)configured with an integral holding cavity (205) formed integral to said seat base (200) of said vehicle (100);
wherein,
said holding cavity (205) of said holding region (207) is capable of holding an element (401).
2. A seat base (200) of a seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100),
wherein,
said seat base (200) of said seat assembly (127) includes a holding region (207) configured with an integral holding cavity (205);
wherein,
said holding cavity (205) of said holding region (207) of said seat base (200) is capable of holding an element (401) and capable of being locked and unlocked selectively by an integral part of said seat base (200).
3. A holding region (207) of a seat base (200) comprising three portions;
wherein,
said three portions include a holding cavity (205); a swingable connecting region (208); and a top wall (206), said top wall () closes said holding cavity (205) of said holding region (207);
wherein,
one or more of said three portions are integrally formed with said seat base (200) of said seat assembly (127).
4. The seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said holding region (207) include a plurality of walls (206, 211, 212, 301).
5. The seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 4 , wherein said element (401) is capable of being engaged with one of a rear end (212b) of one of said plurality of walls (206, 211, 212, 301).
6. The seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said holding region (207) of said seat assembly (127) of said vehicle (100) is disposed on a seat base outer (200a) portion of said seat base (200) of said vehicle (100).
7. The seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said element (401) is a sensor actuating element.
8. The seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said element (401) is capable of being disengaged from said holding cavity or storage space (205) by means of a tool.
9. The seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 4, wherein said holding cavity (205) is formed by said plurality of walls (206, 211, 212, 301) among which at least one of said plurality of walls (206, 211, 212, 301) is capable of being elastically pressed orthogonally to one of said plurality of walls (206, 211, 212, 301) so as to return to its original position on release of the pressing force.
10. The seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 3 or claim 4, wherein at least one of said plurality of walls (206, 211, 212, 301) is connected to said seat base (200) by means of said connecting region (208).
11. The seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein one or more engaging cavities (209) are configured on a raised seat base region (213) within said holding region (207).
12. The seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3, wherein said holding region (207) is disposed on one of a seat base RH (202) or a seat base LH (204) of said seat base (200) of said vehicle (100).
13. The seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3, wherein said holding region (207) is disposed closer to one of the rear portion of seat base (200) of said vehicle (100).
14. The seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 4, wherein at least one of said plurality of walls (206, 211, 212, 301) is attached to said connecting region (208) on one end and is configured with one or more locking lugs (210) on the other end.
15. The seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 3 or claim 4 or claim 11 or claim 14, wherein said at least one of said plurality of walls (206, 211, 212, 301) is capable of opening and closing said holding cavity (205 ) by swiveling about an axis of said connecting region (208) and by engaging and disengaging with said one or more engaging cavities (209) and said one or more locking lugs (210).
16. The seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 3 or claim 4 or claim 11 or claim 14, wherein said one or more locking lug (210) is capable of being pressed against said one or more engaging cavities (209) to result in a snap fit interlock.
17. The seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 16, wherein said snap fit interlock is capable of being opened by use of a tool.
18. The seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 3, wherein thickness of said connecting region (208) is substantially less than the thickness of said plurality of walls (206, 211, 212, 301) of said seat base (200).
19. The seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a second side wall upper (212b) secures said element (401) in said holding cavity (205) of said holding region (207).
20. seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 19, wherein said second side wall upper (212b) restricts said element (401) in said holding cavity (205) and keeps said element (401) from falling. , 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 seat assembly of a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Conventionally, in saddle type vehicles, such as a motor scooter, a light is provided in the utility box (under-seat) storage space, such that under dim-lit conditions, the rider can identify and access articles after opening the seat of the vehicle. This enhanced visibility is a requirement only when the seat of the vehicle is opened; therefore it is desirable by the rider to keep the lighting system of the utility box (under-seat) storage space OFF when the vehicle is in running condition and when the utility box (under-seat) storage space of the vehicle is not being accessed.
[0003] Thus, in conventional vehicles the lighting system of the utility box (under-seat) storage space of the vehicle is ON when the seat which is used to access the storage space is away from the utility box that is, in opened condition. And the lighting system of the utility box (under-seat) storage space of the vehicle is OFF when the seat, which is used to access the storage space, is close to the utility box, in closed condition.
[0004] Usually a detecting element, for example, a sensor is conveniently provided on the utility box and an actuating element for example a magnet is placed on the seat base of the vehicle. Therefore, when the seat is in closed position, the actuating element comes into close contact or proximity with the detection element and the lights are turned OFF. Similarly, when the seat is in open condition, the contact between the actuating element and the sensor breaks and the lights are turned ON.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] The detailed description is described with reference to an embodiment in a scooter type motorized saddle type saddle type vehicle along with the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0001] Fig. 1 illustrates a side view of a motorized vehicle, for example a saddle type vehicle, when viewed from left hand side of the rider while the rider is in riding position.
[0002] Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b illustrates a view of a seat base of a vehicle when viewed from rear of the vehicle, when the utility assembly is being accessed by opening the seat assembly.
[0003] Fig. 2c and Fig. 2d illustrates a holding region of a seat base of a vehicle as per an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0004] Fig. 3a and Fig. 3b illustrate a side perspective view of the holding region disposed on the seat base, in a closed state as per an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0005] Fig. 3c illustrates a side perspective view of the holding region disposed on the seat base, in an open state as per an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0006] Fig. 4 illustrates a side perspective view of the holding region of the seat base, in a closed state while accommodating an element in the storage space of the holding region as per an embodiment of the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0006] Conventionally, the sensor actuating element is smaller in size. It is usually placed on the upper region of the seat base of a seat assembly of a vehicle, i.e., in between the seat base and the seat foam, which is covered by a seat cover. In such a construction, the sensor actuating element is placed in a pocket on the upper region of the seat base before assembling the foam and the seat cover of the seat assembly.
[0007] After placing the sensor actuating element, the seat foam and the seat cover is permanently stapled around the periphery of the seat base. Thus, the sensor actuating element is held securely in riding condition, as the seat base acts as a support, which keeps the sensor actuating element in position.
[0008] In such conventional setup, the seat assembly is first permanently assembled onto the vehicle and then is transported to the dealers. During the transportation, there are chances of the sensor actuating element getting damaged or disturbed from its intended position. Also, upon being used over a period of time there are chances that the sensor actuating element needs a replacement. Though the conventional techniques enable securing the sensor actuating element, replacement of the same becomes tedious as it requires disassembly of the entire seat assembly. In some cases, the entire seat assembly needs replacement. This leads to incurring high cost due to part replacement in the vehicle.
[0009] Thus, such a construction of the utility box lighting tends to increase the overall servicing and repair cost of the vehicle. This prompts many customers to choose for a vehicle model without the utility box lighting assembly. Even in such cases, the manufacturer typically removes only the utility box lighting assembly but tends to leave the sensor actuating element placed within the seat assembly as it is because of its complex placement on the seat assembly, and thus the cost of the sensor actuating element is unnecessarily incurred by the manufacturer.
[00010] Along with it since the replacement of the sensor actuating element needs disassembly of the entire seat assembly, the assembly time also increases.
[00011] Moreover, since the replacement of the sensor actuating element in conventional setups increase the cost and the assembly time, in most of the cases the rider chooses to not replace the sensor actuating element even when it is damaged. This makes the entire utility box lighting assembly redundant and further creates inconvenience for the rider.
[00012] Furthermore, with the part replacement issue, it is also a challenge for the designers to over-come the problem without increasing number of parts or without increasing the design complexity.
[00013] Thus, there is a need to provide an improved illumination system design for a utility box of a vehicle which overcomes all of the above problems and other problems of known art. of a There is a need to configure a seat base which is capable of holding an actuating element for example a sensor actuating element, such that the element can be securely placed and accessed for replacement. It is also desirable to mount the actuating element at the dealer-end before handing over the vehicle to customer, thus preventing any untimely damage and also giving a choice to the rider to opt for a vehicle with or without a utility box lighting assembly, without incurring any extra cost on the part of the manufacturer. It is also desirable to overcome all the above stated issues without an increase design complexity and number of parts of the vehicle.
[00014] The present subject matter has been devised in view of the above circumstances as well as solving other problems of known art.
[00015] In an embodiment of the present subject matter, the present subject matter relates to a seat assembly of a vehicle comprising a seat base.
[00016] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the seat base of the seat assembly includes a holding region which is integrated to the lower portion of the seat base of the vehicle, which is facing towards the utility box storage area when the seat assembly is in closed state.
[00017] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the holding region of the seat base of the seat assembly comprises of a top wall, a plurality of side walls, a holding cavity and a bottom wall. The holding region further includes a connecting region, one or more locking lugs, and one or more engaging cavities.
[00018] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the components of the holding region are formed integrally to the seat base and injected in a single mold.
[00019] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the holding region, surrounded by a plurality of vertical walls, has at least one vertical wall capable of being pressed inwardly and move to a predefined distance. The holding region is surrounded on the top by a top wall and on the bottom by a bottom wall.
[00020] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the top wall is connected to the seat base by means of a connecting region. The connecting region is a substantially thinner substantially thinner in cross section as compared to the other portions of the seat base which aids in achieving flexibility due to lower stiffness of the region.
[00021] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the connecting region in-between the holding cavity of the holding region and the top wall of the holding region, enables access of the holding region by to and fro movement of the top wall over an axis of the connecting region. One or more engaging cavities are present on a raised seat base region which is present near the holding cavity of the holding region.
[00022] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, one end of the top wall is extended as the connecting region which is further connected to the seat base, while the other end of the top wall has one or more locking lugs. The holding cavity of the holding region is capable of being opened and closed about an axis of the connecting region by the means of engagement and disengagement of the one or more engaging cavities and one or more locking lugs.
[00023] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the engagement and disengagement of the locking lugs and engaging cavities is aided by an outward protrusion present on at least one end of the one or more locking lugs and a one or more extended protrusion present on the one or more engaging cavities.
[00024] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the outward protrusion gets engaged with the extended protrusion when the top wall is rotated about an axis of the connecting region towards the holding cavity of the holding region and subsequently the one or more locking lug is pressed against the one or more engaging cavity. This action closes the holding cavity of the holding region.
[00025] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the opening of the holding cavity of the holding region of the seat assembly occurs by the disengagement of the one or more locking lugs from the one or more engaging cavities. In order to disengage the one or more locking lug from the one or more engaging cavity, the one or more locking lug is pressed away from the one or more engaging cavity.
[00026] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the second wall of the holding region has two rear ends, and one of the rear end of the second wall engages with n actuating element when the actuating element is placed inside the holding cavity of the holding region. The actuating element is capable of getting disengaged from the holding cavity of the holding region by means of a tool.
[00027] As per another embodiment of the present subject matter, a top wall of a holding region covering a holding cavity is capable of being slid in one or more direction.
[00028] As per another embodiment of the present subject matter, a top wall of a holding region covering a holding cavity is detachably attached.
[00029] As per an efficacy of the present subject matter, the present subject matter provides a secure mounting of the actuating element in both absence and presence of the top wall covering the holding cavity of the holding region of the seat base.
[00030] As per another efficacy of the present subject matter, the present subject matter provides a sensor actuating assembly without increasing the number of parts of the vehicle.
[00031] As per another efficacy of the present subject matter, the present subject matter provides a holding region which is easy to access without removal of the seat cover.
[00032] As per another efficacy of the present subject matter, the present subject matter provides a holding region which reduces overall assembly time during replacement of the element.
[00033] As per another efficacy of the present subject matter, the present subject matter provides a holding region which reduces overall cost during replacement of the element.
[00034] Exemplary embodiments detailing features regarding the aforesaid and other advantages of the present subject matter 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 saddle type vehicle with a driver riding thereon. Furthermore, arrows wherever provided in the top right corner of figure(s) in the drawings depicts direction with respect to the vehicle, wherein an arrow F denotes front direction, an arrow R indicates rear direction, an arrow Up denotes upward direction, an arrow Dw denotes downward direction, an arrow RH denotes right side, and an arrow LH denotes left side. 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.
[00035] Fig. 1 illustrates a side view of a motorized vehicle (100), for example a saddle type vehicle, when viewed from left hand side of the rider while the rider is in riding position. The vehicle (100) is generally provided with a power assembly (101) that generates the power required to propel the vehicle forward. The vehicle comprises of a frame (102), which further includes a front frame (not shown), a central frame (104) and a rear frame (105) joined together to form the frame (102). A power transmission assembly (106), which transfers the power generated by the power assembly (101) to the rear wheel (107), and a front wheel (108) at front portion of the vehicle below the front frame (not shown) which is steerable by the rider, and a handle bar assembly (109) comprising of a left handle bar grip (110) and a throttle assembly (not shown) which the rider can use to steer the front wheel (108) in the desired direction. A front suspension assembly (112) is used for smooth force transmission to the front wheel (108), and a rear suspension assembly (113) for smooth force transmission to the rear wheel (107).
[00036] The front frame (not shown) includes a head tube (not shown) and a down tube (115); the head tube supports the front suspension assembly (112), which further supports the handle bar assembly (109) in a steerable manner and the down tube (115) extends rearward and downward of the head tube. 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 assemblies of the vehicle, at rear portion.
[00037] A front panel (116) is provided ahead of the head tube for covering the head tube when viewed from front of the vehicle (100). A rear panel (103), extending downwards from the head tube , covers the head tube 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 assembly (112), to prevent mud splashing onto the internal articles of the vehicle at the front portion. A handle bar rear panel (114), at least partly covers the handle bar assembly (109), from the rear side. A handle bar front panel (121) at least partly covers the handle bar assembly (109) from front side. A glove box (118) is mounted on the rear panel (103), below the handle bar rear panel (114) and above the floor board (124). A headlamp assembly (122) is disposed on the handle bar front panel (121) and mirror assembly (123) is disposed on the handle bar assembly (109) through the handle bar front panel (121). An interfacing portion of the handle bar front panel (121) and the handle bar rear panel (114) 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).
[00038] On the rear side, a utility assembly (126) is disposed, at the space between the left and right tubes at the rear portion of the vehicle (100) above the power assembly (101), to store articles. The utility assembly (126) is mounted onto the cross tube at the front portion and rear portion, thus getting supported by the rear frame (105). A seat assembly (127) is provided, above the utility assembly (126) and extending throughout the rear frame (105), for the rider to sit over and maneuver the vehicle (100). The seat assembly (127) is mounted onto the vehicle through a hinge assembly (128), provided on the utility assembly (126), such that the seat can be opened by rotating it about the hinge assembly (128) to provide access to the storage area (129) of the utility assembly (126).
[00039] A side panel LH (130) is provided on the left side of the rear frame (105) and a side panel RH (not shown) is provided on the right side of the rear frame (105) so as to cover the internal components when viewed from left and right sides of the vehicle (100) respectively. A front cover (131) is disposed ahead of the utility assembly (126) and below the seat assembly (127) to cover the internal components, such as the power assembly (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 assemblies (130, 105) are used to place a tail lamp (117) on the rear side. A rear fender (120) is disposed above the rear wheel (107) to prevent mud splashing onto internal components while riding. A grab rail (111) is disposed in the vicinity of the seat assembly (127), on the rear portion of the vehicle (100), to enable a pillion rider to grab for support.
[00040] Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b illustrates a view of a seat base (200) of a vehicle (100) when viewed from rear of the vehicle (100), when the utility assembly (126) (shown in Fig.1) is being accessed by opening the seat assembly (127) (shown in Fig.1). The seat base (200) of the seat assembly (127) of the vehicle (100) illustrated as per an embodiment of the present subject matter, illustrates four portions of the seat base viz. a seat base front (201) portion, a seat base rear (203) portion, a seat base RH (202) portion and a seat base LH (204) portion. The seat base front (201) portion is the front portion of the seat base (200) of the seat assembly (127) which is hingedly attached to the utility assembly (126) by means of a hinge unit (not shown) (shown in Fig.1). The seat base rear (203) portion is the rear portion of the seat base (200) of the seat assembly (127) which is capable of being opened to access the utility assembly (126).The seat base rear (203) portion has a metal bracket (not shown) which is assembled to the rear portion of the seat base (200) and fastened onto the utility assembly (126) (shown in Fig. 1). This, sub-assembly forms the hinge assembly (128) (shown in Fig. 1) which allows the rotation of the seat base (200) about the hinge point (not shown).
[00041] The hinge assembly (128) of the seat base (200) further has a snap detail inside such that the surface of the metal bracket and the under surface of the arresting pip (214) on the seat base (200), butt against each other such that the pushing of the metal bracket inside is prevented. The seat base (200) has snap lock detail formed integrally so as to arrest the sheet metal bracket from getting pushed inside. The bottom surface of the snap lock detail abuts against the top surface of the metal bracket, which prevents further pushing as the sheet metal pip (214) remains intact. The seat base RH (202) and the seat base LH (204) are the right and left portions of the seat base (200) of the seat assembly (127). A holding region (207) is disposed on the seat base LH portion (204) along an axis XX, near the seat base rear portion (203) of the seat assembly (127).
[00042] Fig. 2b is zoomed-in rear portion of the seat base (200) of the seat assembly (127) which illustrates the holding region (207) configured to enable holding or mounting of an element, for example a sensor actuating element. The holding region (207) has a holding cavity (205) integrated to the seat base (200) which constitutes a storage portion for mounting a sensor actuating element (401)(shown in Fig. 4) along with its housing, for example a magnet that acts as a sensor actuating element. As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the element (401) is placed and secured within the seat base (200) on the seat base LH portion (204) in close proximity to the seat base rear portion (203) of the seat base (200). This is achieved by configuring an integral holding region (207) on the seat base (200) which can be securely closed at any stage of the vehicle (100) build or usage, whenever the actuating element (401) is implemented in the vehicle (100) either by the field mechanic or the manufacturer. Alternatively, in case of utility space illumination system is desired, the integral holding feature configured on the seat base (200) allows the user to use the vehicle (100) like a regular vehicle (100) without hindering any performance of durability of the vehicle (100).
[00043] In another embodiment of the present subject matter, the element (401) is placed and secured in the seat base (200) on the seat base RH portion (202) in close proximity to the seat base rear portion (203) of the seat base (200).
[00044] The holding region (207) of the seat base (200) is so designed that it is a tamper-proof and secured. The holding region (207) includes , a cover, herein called as a top wall (206) which is integrated to the seat base (200).The region between the top wall (206) and the seat base (200) is a connecting region (208), which is substantially thinner in cross section as compared to the other portions of the seat base (206). The top wall (206) covers the holding cavity(205) of the holding region (207) when the top wall (206) is swingably closed along the connecting region (208) of the holding region (207), towards the bottom wall (301) of the holding region (207) facing the holding cavity ( 205) of the holding region (207).The top wall (206) of the holding region (207) prevents the element (401) from falling down due to gravity, when the holding region (207) is upside down and the seat assembly (127) is used to cover the utility assembly (126) of the vehicle (100).
[00045] Fig. 2c and Fig. 2d illustrates a holding region (207) of a seat base (200) of a vehicle (100) as per an embodiment of the present subject matter. Fig 2c illustrates a top view and Fig 2d illustrates a top side perspective view of the holding region (207) disposed on the seat base (200). Both Fig. 2c and Fig. 2d define parts such as the bottom wall (301), the top wall (206) and the connecting region (208) which is attached to the top wall (206), and enables access of the holding cavity (205) of the holding region (207), by to and fro oscillating or revolute movement of the top wall (206) over an axis in the connecting region (208). A raised seat base region (213) which is present in the holding region (207) near the holding cavity (205) has one or more engaging cavities (209). One end of the top wall (206) is extended as the connecting region (208) which is further connected to seat base region (213) of the seat base (200), while the other end of the top wall (206) has one or more locking lugs (210).
[00046] The combination of one or more locking lugs (210) and the one or more engaging cavities (209) works as a lock and key system, such that the holding regions (207 locking is achieved by inserting one or more locking lugs (210) in the one or more engaging cavities (209).
[00047] The connecting region (208) is a substantially thinner in cross section as compared to the other portions of the seat base (206). This thinner section of the connecting region (208) aids in achieving flexibility due to lower stiffness of the region. Such lower stiffness aids in rotation of the top wall (206) over the bottom wall (301), such that one or more locking lugs (210) can be engaged or disengaged with the one or more engaging cavities (209) as per requirement.
[00048] Fig. 3a and Fig. 3b illustrate a side perspective view of the holding region (207) disposed on the seat base (200), in a closed state as per an embodiment of the present subject matter. The holding cavity (205) of the holding region (207) is surrounded by a plurality of vertical walls herein called as a plurality of side walls (211), among which at least one vertical wall, herein called as a second wall (212) is capable of being pressed inwardly and move by a predefined distance. The holding cavity (205) when in closed condition is surrounded on the top by a top wall (206) and on the bottom by the bottom wall (301).
[00049] The holding cavity (205 ) of the holding region (207) is opened and closed on an axis of the connecting region (208) by the means of engagement and disengagement of the one or more engaging cavities (209) and one or more locking lugs (210). This engagement and disengagement is aided by an outward protrusion, herein called as a first protrusion (303), present on at least one end of the one or more locking lugs (210) and a one or more extended protrusion, herein called as a second protrusion (302), present near the one or more engaging cavities (209).
[00050] The first protrusion (303) gets engaged with second protrusion (302) when the top wall (206) is rotated on an axis of the connecting region (208) towards the bottom wall (301) of the holding cavity (205 ) and subsequently the locking lug (210) is elastically pressed orthogonally against the engaging cavity (209), so as to return to its original position on release of the pressing force. This action closes the holding cavity (205) and secures the element (401) (shown in Fig. 4) inside the holding cavity (205). Thus the current invention enables creation of a secure, safe and tamper proof cavity on the seat base of a vehicle (100) which, once created and sealed, can be employed to mount or locate one or more actuating elements (401) in a stable manner.
[00051] Further, the opening of the holding cavity (205 ) occurs by the disengagement of the one or more locking lugs (210) from the one or more engaging cavities (209). In order to disengage the locking lug (210) from the engaging cavities (209), the locking lug (210) is pressed away from the engaging cavity (209) by means of a tool. Thus helping in release of the first protrusion (303) of the locking lug (210) from the second protrusion (302) of the engaging cavity (209).
[00052] Fig. 3c illustrates a side perspective view of the holding region (207) disposed on the seat base (200), in an open state as per an embodiment of the present subject matter. Fig. 3c illustrates that the overall holding region (207) that includes a top wall (206), the storage space or cavity (205), the connecting region (208), the locking lugs (210), and the engaging holes (209) are formed integrally to the seat base (200) and injected in a single mold.
[00053] Fig. 4 illustrates a side perspective view of the holding region (207) in a closed state while accommodating an element (401) in the storage space (205) (shown in Fig. 3a) of the holding region (207) as per an embodiment of the present subject matter. Fig. 4 illustrates an inner portion herein called as a seat base inner (200b) portion of the seat base (200) (shown in Fig. 2a) and an outer portion herein called as a seat base outer (200a) portion of the seat base (200) of a vehicle (100). The inner portion of the seat base (200) is the portion of the seat base (200) towards the seat foam (not shown) and the outer portion of the seat base (200) is the portion opposite to the inner portion. A seat assembly (127) (shown in Fig. 1) is placed on the seat base inner (200b) and the seat base outer (200a) is the portion facing the utility assembly (126) when the seat assembly (127) is closing the utility assembly (126) of the vehicle (100). The holding region (207) is configured on the seat base outer (200a) of the seat base (200).
[00054] As per an additional embodiment, the second wall (212) has two rear ends herein called as a second wall lower (212a) and a second wall upper (212b). The element (401) is placed inside the holding cavity (205) of the holding region (207), such that at least one rear end such as the second wall upper (212b) engages with the element (401) when placed inside the holding cavity (205) of the holding region (207). This achieves a stable holding mechanism for securely holding the actuating element (401) without the use of any additional fastening means.
[00055] In order to disengage the element (401) from the holding region (207), a chiseled tool (not shown) can be pushed in between the small gap present in between the locking lug (210) and the engaging cavity (209). This insertion of chiseled tool (not shown) in between the gap, would press the locking lug (210) against the second wall (212), which would further move the second side wall upper (212b) of the second wall (212) away from the bottom wall (301) of the holding cavity (205 ), creating a larger gap between the element (401) and the second side wall upper (212b) of the second wall (212). Thus helping in release of the element (401) from the second side wall upper (212b) of the second wall (212) of the holding cavity (205). Once the element (401) and the second side wall upper (212b) of the second wall (212) get disengaged from one another and the element (401) can be removed subject to that the closing wall (206) has already been removed. After the removal, the second side wall upper (212b) of the second wall (212) would elastically return to its original position by moving towards the bottom wall (301) of the holding region (207).
[00056] This engagement prevents the falling of the element (401) due to gravity even when the top cover (206) is left open, thus making the mounting of the element (401) in the holding region (207) more secured and stable. As per an aspect of the present invention, the actuating element when configured as per the present subject matter enables actuating a sensor which is then configured to perform one or more of a action on the vehicle (100) like illuminating the utility space light, etc.
[00057] As per another embodiment of the present subject matter, the seat base (200) of a seat assembly (127) of a vehicle (100), includes a holding region (207) configured with an integral holding cavity (205). The holding cavity (205) of the holding region (207) of the seat base (200) is capable of holding an element (401) and capable of being locked and unlocked selectively by an integral part of the seat base (200).
[00058] 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.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

100: vehicle
101: Power assembly
102: Main frame
103: Rear panel
104: Central frame
105: Rear frame
106: Power transmission assembly
107: Rear wheel
108: Front wheel
109: Handle bar assembly
110: Left handle bar grip
111: Grab rail
112: Front suspension assembly
113: Rear suspension assembly
114: Handle bar rear panel
115: Down tube
116: Front panel
117: Tail lamp
118: Glove box
119: Front fender
120: Rear fender
121: Handle bar front panel
122: Head light
123: Mirror assembly
124: Floor board
125: Bottom panel
126: Utility assembly
127: Seat assembly
128: Hinge assembly
129: Storage area utility assembly
130: Side panel LH
131: Front cover
132: Rear cover
200: Seat Base
201: Seat base front
202: Seat base RH
203: Seat base Rear
204: Seat base LH
205: Holding cavity
206: Top wall
207: Holding region
208:Connecting region
209: Engaging Holes
210: Locking lugs
211: First side wall
212: Second side wall
213: Raised seat base region
214: Sheet metal pip
301: Bottom wall
302: Second protrusion
303: First protrusion
200a: Seat base outer
200b: Seat base inner
212a: Second side wall lower
212b: Second side wall upper
401: Element