TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates generally to a vehicle. More
particularly but not exclusively the present subject matter relates lo a spare fuse mounting structure in a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A fuse is a device which protects the electric circuit from overflow
of current. Essentially, a fuse is a small metal wire which has low melting point than the circuit in which the fuse is connected. During surge of current the metal wire of the fuse blows off in order to protect the circuit from damage.
[0003] Fuses are also incorporated in a automobiles to protect wiring and
electric equipment. In a two or three-wheeler electric system, all the electrical/electronic loads are connected to battery and generator through a certain circuit configuration. In this configuration, the circuit is protected against fault condition (such as excess load/short circuit) through fuse at suitable locations. The whole electrical system is divided into individual subsystem and protected with separate fuse. Hence, such system contains multiple fuses used in the vehicle which may contain different current rating.
[0004] A system which requires multiple fuses also needs multiple spare
fuses depending on the current ratings. So, vehicle has provisions for spare fuse to replace in case of fuse blows off. One of the methods of providing spare fuse is to embed them in the wiring harness main branch with separate pouches and wrap them with insulation tape, a fuse box and sometimes spare fuses comes attached in a packet with the instruction manual of the vehicle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
{0005] [0003] The detailed description of the present subject matter is described
with reference to the accompanying figures.
[0006] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of the exemplary two-wheeled vehicle, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0007] Figure 2 illustrates the top perspective view of the battery box with the
present subject matter.
[0008] Figure 3 illustrates the exploded view of the present subject matter.
[0009] Figure 4 illustrates the perspective view from front of the present subject
matter.
[00010] Figure 5 illustrates another perspective view from front of the
present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00011] Conventionally, in two or three-wheeled vehicle fuses are provided
in a fuse box which may be attached to the body of the vehicle or in some cases a
separate provision is made to accommodate the spare fuses which need extra space
in the vehicle. Sometimes a separate packaging is provided for the spare fuse which
increases the overall cost and also there is a high possibility that such storage
provision may get misplaced if the person forgets about it and when the fuse blows
out, then Ihe damaged fuse becomes difficult to replace with a new one.
[00012] A conventional vehicle comprises plurality of switches for various
kinds of operation such as actuating light, horns. Switches connected to several
electrical loads such as headlight, taillight, turn signals, ignition coil etc. For each
of such loads, for preventing current surge, dedicated fuses are connected. Each
load is fed with energy from current voltage source like battery through a
combination of switch and main fuse. The main fuse is connected to the battery at
one end irrespective of the load circuit at the other end though wire harness.
[00013] For every load there is a spare fuse given by the manufacturer with
different colors for each of them for ease in identification. These bunches of colorful

spare fuses are embedded in the wiring harness and the spare fuses are exposed to
vehicle jerks and bumps which may misplace or physically damage the fuse.
[00014] The structures available to hold the spare fuses in a separate box or
an enclosed chamber or a bag for spare fuse provided separately not only require additional space but also there is always a chance of misplacing the spare fuse box or pouch. Hence, there is a need to provide a spare fuse mounting structure without any additional space requirement like a box or a bag to load the spare fuse or wrapping the spare fuses with the wire harness which may cause physical damage to the spare fuse or a separate pouch attached with user manual which a person may misplace and or forget to carry the spare fuses.
(00015] As per the present subject matter a spare fuse mounting structure is
provided with plurality of slots for accommodating plurality of spare fuses. The plurality of slots have thickness or width less than the thickness or width of the head part of the spare fuse to ensure the fuse remains intact in the plurality of slots provided in the spare fuse mounting structure. Which also makes plurality of spare fuses is easy to access by the user.
|00016] In yet another embodiment of the present subject matter provides a
spare fuse mounting structure which is made up of flexible material to allow easy insertion or removal of the spare fuse from the plurality of slots and prevents rattling due to vehicular vibrations. The depth of the slot is such that the terminals of the plurality of spare fuse fits into the plurality of slots provided in the spare fuse mounting structure.
[00017] Further, in another embodiment of the present subject matter
provides a spare fuse mounting structure which is accommodated in a free area of
a battery box and also eliminates the necessity to check the presence of spare fuse
in its intended location again and again to ensure its availability.
[00018] In another embodiment of the present subject matter provides a spare
fuse mounting structure which eliminates the need of packing and unpacking of a separate part for storing spare fuses in a pouch, bag.
[00019] In yet another embodiment of the present subject matter provides a
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location utilizing the free area of battery box. With the present subject matter plurality of spare fuses are mounted at one place. Also, the cost of manufacturing a separate part to mount spare fuses is reduced without compromising the accessibility of spare fuses and prevents any kind of possible damage that is caused by the shock or jerk of the vehicle. Exemplary embodiments detailing features of said saddle-type vehicle in accordance with the present subject matter will be described hereunder with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various aspects of different embodiments of the present subject matter will become discernible from the following description set out hereunder.
[00020] Fig. 1 shows the side view of the exemplary two-wheeled vehicle
(1). The said two-wheeled vehicle (1) is provided with head light assembly (102) and immediately above the head light assembly (102) is a visor (101) provided to protect the instrument cluster (104) from external factors like wind, water, dust. The instrument cluster (104) displays several parameters of the two-wheeled vehicle (1) for example fuel level, state of charge of the battery, speed of the two-wheeled vehicle and several other parameters. The instrument cluster (104) is securely placed between the handle bar (105) and the visor (101) immediately behind the head light assembly (102). The handle bar (105) is fixedly attached to the head tube (113) and the suspension front fork assembly (not shown) is mounted on the wheel hub of the wheel (24). Side cowl (107) protects the delicate components like printed circuit board and other wire harness and circuits which may get damaged due to mud splashes or other factors like dirt and direct contact with moisture and air. Along with protection purpose, side cowl (107) is also meant for aesthetics. Immediately above the side cowl (107) and between rider seat (108) and handle bar (105) a fuel tank (106) is located. Behind the rider seat (108), a pillion rider seat (110) is provided. To provide protection from shock during driving, rear shock absorber (not shown) is fixed below the fuel tank (106) and mounted on swing arm (not shown).
|00021] The rear shock absorber comprises a coil over spring which is

of the rear shock absorber which moves upwards and gets compressed while any kind of shock due to bumpy ride is encountered and the shock energy gets transferred to the spring. Tail lamp assembly (112) is provided behind the pillion rider seat (110) and immediately below the tail lamp assembly (112) a mud guard assembly (111) is provided which protects the pillion rider and the tail lamp assembly (112) from the mud splashes during driving the two-wheeled vehicle (1) on the roads with water and mud. The two-wheeled vehicle (1) is also provided with foot rest (120) and a foot peg (121) for the pillion rider to keep the foot in order to sit comfortably and avoiding hanging of the foot freely in the air. For the rider as well a foot peg (119) is provided which is fixedly attached with an ankle guard (not visible in the figure) to prevent the rider's foot to slip and to provide stability to the foot while driving.
[00022] Fig. 2 illustrates a battery holder (200) detachably mounted on a pair
of bracket (not shown); the pair of bracket is fixedly attached to the left hand side and right hand side of the rear frame of the vehicle (1). The battery holder (200) is placed immediately below the seat of the vehicle (1). The battery is securely disposed in a chamber (201) surrounded by plurality of walls (202,203,204 and 205), enclosed in such a manner that the top of the battery holder (200) remains open. The battery holder (200) comprises plurality of walls (202,203,204 and 205) such that each of the plurality of walls (202,203,204 and 205) rises from four sides of the bottom of the chamber (201) up to a height of the battery and each of the plurality of walls (202,203,204 and 205) curves out smoothly at the top for easy installation and uninstallation of the battery. The battery holder (200) is mounted on the additional bracket provided on both left hand side and right hand side of the rear frame of the two-wheeled vehicle (1) with the help of plurality of holes (210,211 and 212) by fastening fasteners into the plurality of holes (210,211 and 212).
[00023] Further the battery holder (200) is provided with wire harness slots
(215,216) for routing electric cables from battery to other units of the two-wheeled
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and routed out in order to provide power supply and each electric component and electric circuit are protected from any unwanted surge of current with the addition of fuse of different current rating for each of those electric component powered by the battery. Therefore, fuses are essentially connected near the battery. It is equally important to provide a spare fuse which is easy to locate without putting any effort when the fuse in the main box blows out. In the present subject matter spare fuses are provided adjacent to the main fuse box (307). So, if any of the fuse blows out then a corresponding spare fuse is used for replacement without any requirement of any effort which is generally required to unpack the fuse pouch or from a separate fuse box attached with the vehicle.
[00024] In the present subject matter a spare fuse mounting structure (10) is
provided which is mounted on the battery holder (200) such that spare fuse mounting structure (10) is mounted on the rear elevated part (213) of the battery holder (200) immediately next to the main fuse box (307). The rear elevated part (213) of the battery holder (200) is provided with plurality of flanges (207,208 and 209) extending upwards in the rider seat's direction. The plurality of flanges (207,208 and 209) surrounds the spare fuse mounting structure (10) from three sides to support relays units (not shown). A square shaped first projection (206) provided immediately left side of the second projection (301) when viewed from the front side. The first projection (206) is provided with hook shaped sections (206 a, 206 b) in order to mount the main fuse box (307). Coupling the spare fuse mounting structure (10) with the second projection (301) adjacent to the main fuse box (307)allows easy accessibility and, further, add on to convenience for the user to access the plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304) easily by eliminating the need of searching, packing, unpacking or any such similar time consuming effort. Main fuse box (307) and spare fuse mounting structure (10) are mounted on battery holder (200) located next to each other utilizing the free space of the battery holder (200) and both main fuse box (307) and spare fuse mounting structure (10) are mounted in close proximity to the battery.

[00025] Fig. 3 illustrates a battery holder (200) for accommodating the
battery and an enlarged view of the second projection (301) provided with a clip (306). The spare fuse mounting structure (10) which is disposed on the rear portion of the battery holder (200) accommodates a plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304). The second projection (301) act as a mounting means for spare fuse mounting structure (10) and allows the spare fuse mounting structure (10) utilize the area within the boundary of battery holder (200) .Along with that second projection (301) also provides necessary support during riding condition and also prevents misplacement of spare fuses. The second projection (301), onto which the spare fuse mounting structure (10) is mounted, is provided with a clip (306) which enables locking of the spare fuse mounting structure (10) with the second projection (301) and helps the spare fuse mounting structure (10) to remain at one position and preventing any movement or misplacement during riding or jerking state of the vehicle (1). The second projection (301) is part of battery holder (200), molded to form a single piece.
[00026] Fig. 4 illustrates the spare fuse mounting structure (10) provided
with plurality of slot (402,403,404 and 405) to accommodate plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304). Each of the plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304) can be inserted into plurality of slot (402,403,404 and 405) by giving the head part of each of the plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304) a gentle push by fingers in the direction and into the plurality of slot (402,403,404 and 405). Spare fuse mounting structure (10) is provided with a hollow part (401) which is used for mounting on the second projection (301) of the battery holder (200). The second projection (301) act as a male part and the hollow part (401) provided in the spare fuse mounting structure (10) acts as a female part. After coupling the spare fuse mounting structure (10) on second projection (301), combined, gives an appearance of a single unit. In order to hold the plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304), plurality of slot (402,403,404 and 405) are provided in the spare fuse mounting structure (10). The plurality of slot (402,403,404 and 405) holds the plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304) firmly in such a way that all the plurality of fuses

(302,303,304 and 304) remains intact during jerky ride and during any movement of the two-wheeled vehicle (1). The depth of the plurality of slot (402,403,404 and 405) is such that the terminals (406) of the plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304) can be inserted completely and the head part remains partially outside the plurality of slot (402,403,404 and 405) which is sufficient enough to allow easy handling and makes the removal or inserting process of the plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304) simple as the finger thickness varies from person to person and it is important that plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304) are easy to handle .The spare fuse mounting structure (10) is made up of compressible material so that the plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304) can be inserted smoothly without damaging the terminals (406).
[00027] The hollow part (401) of the spare fuse mounting structure 10) is
carved out in order to create sections in the inner wall which firmly fits the second projection (301) and guides the spare fuse mounting structure (10) in order to fit properly. The second projection (301) is provided in the shape of cuboid so that the spare fuse mounting structure (10) is conveniently fitted and remains at fixed position without getting affected by the shocks and jerks created by the two-wheeled vehicle (1) and prevents any unnecessary rotational movement of the spare fuse mounting structure (10). As the spare fuse mounting structure (10) is disposed in the confined area of the battery holder (200) and the problem of providing extra space to plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304) is solved and a prescribed spot for storing the each of the plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304) also solves the problem of forgetting or losing any spare fuse by vehicle (1) user.
[00028] The plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304) mounted in
vertical direction rather than horizontal direction in the plurality of slots (402,403,404 and 405) provided in the spare fuse mounting structure (10). Due to which plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304) remains unaffected due to any vehicular horizontal vibration and press fitting the plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304) in the vertical direction prevents any harm caused by 3 fcfcSi.fn'fi. uf&MJfk &rTect,on2 9 ' 0 3 ' 2 0 1 9 13=59

[00029] The spare fuse mounting structure (10) is provided with plurality of
slots (402,403,404 and 405). The thickness or width of each of the plurality of slots (402,403,404 and 405) is less than the thickness or width of the head part of the plurality of spare fuse (302,303,304 and 304). The plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 305) press fit in the plurality of slots (402,403,404 and 405) provided in the spare fuse mounting structure (10) mounted on the battery holder (200). The spare fuse mounting structure (10) is mounted immediately behind the battery with hollow part (401) provided on the spare fuses mounting structure (10) facing the battery side.
[00030] Fig. 5 illustrates another perspective view of the present subject
matter from the left hand side where the plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 305)are mounted on the spare fuse mounting structure (10) with head part of each of the plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 305) partially protruding out of the spare fuse mounting structure (10) . The protrusion of head part of each of the plurality of the spare fuses (302,303,304 and 305) from the spare fuses mounting structure (10) allows easy press fitting into the plurality of slots (402,403,404 and 405) .Similarly, easy picking out process from plurality of slots (402,403,404 and 405) present in the spare fuse mounting structure (10).
[00031] Plurality of slots (402,403,404 and 405) present in spare fuse
mounting structure (10) are provided in such a way that the surface area of the spare fuse mounting structure (10) is efficiently used by providing maximum number of slots in a given surface area.
[00032] Between every adjacent of the plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304
and 305) a predetermined gap is provided in order to easily pick up the spare fuse during fuse change or replacement process. The predetermined gap provided between every adjacent of the plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 305) is such that tip of the fingers of a user, which can vary from person to person, can easily go in between the gap provided between every two of the plurality of spare fuses }P02,13Q3,£04 an#; BX)!5;)KfDhe predelerJnineldjgap'presfenBbetween any3two of the

plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 305) is such that the area occupied by the spare fuse mounting structure (10) on the battery holder (200) remains minimum and without compromising the number of spare fuses which can be mounted on the spare fuse mounting structure (10). Hence, effective use of free area of the battery holder (200) by providing spare fuse mounting structure (10) and also effective use of surface area of the spare fuse mounting structure (10) by providing maximum possible number of plurality of slots (402,402,404 and 405) in the spare fuse mounting structure (10) for mounting plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 305)
[00033] The head part of each of the plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304
and 305) is given color code so which matches with the corresponding fuse present in the main fuse box (307) making fuse replacement ,further , easier process any type of user.
[00034] Arrows provided in the top right comer of each figure depicts
direction with respect to the two-wheeled vehicle, wherein an arrow F denotes front direction, an arrow R indicated Rear direction, V denotes vertical and H denotes horizontal direction as and where applicable. Improvements and modifications may be incorporated herein without deviating from the scope of the invention
[00035] 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.

We claim:
1. A saddle type vehicle, comprising:
a battery holder (200), said battery holder (200) comprising a plurality of walls (202,203,204 and 205) extending upwards from each side of the bottom of a chamber (201) provided in said battery holder (200);
a battery, said battery securely disposed in said chamber of said battery holder (200);
one or more projections provided on said battery holder (200);
a main fuse box (307) mounted on at least a first projection (206) of said one or more projections provided on said battery holder (200); and
a spare fuse mounting structure (10) mounted on at a second projection (301) of said one or more projections provided on said battery holder (200), said first projection (206) and said second projection (301) are disposed in close proximity to each other.
2. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more projection are located in close proximity to said battery.
3. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said spare fuse mounting structure (10) is provided with a hollow part (401) to guide said spare fuse mounting (10) onto the said second projection (301).
4. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said spare fuse mounting structure (10) is provided with a plurality of slots (402,403,404 and 405) for mounting a plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304).
5. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein distance between any two of said plurality of slots (402,403,404 and 405) is predetermined.
6. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second projection (301) is of cuboidal in shape allowing spare fuse mounting structure (10) to fit conveniently.

7. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plurality of slots are of predetermined depth in order to accommodate a terminal (406) of each said plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 ancj 394) completely such that the head portion of the fuses project outward for ease of access.
8. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304) are mounted in vertical direction.
9. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second projection (301) is provided with a clip (306) to lock said spare fuse mounting structure (10) with the second projection (301).
10. The saddle type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fuse mounting structure (10) configured with at least a mounting provision to enable detachable attachment with any attachment means and is configured with at least a plurality of slots / opening to mount a plurality of spare fuses (302,303,304 and 304) in a substantially parallel orientation & detachable press fit joint such that the head of the fuse projects outward for ease of access.