The present invention relates to a two wheeled vehicle and, more
particularly, to a floor board of the two wheeled vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A vehicle, particularly configured to be ridden such as motorized scooter,
motorcycle, three-wheeled vehicle, and four wheeled vehicle such as all-terrain vehicle, comprises a variety of internal and external components. The internal components includes a power unit, such as an internal combustion engine, transmission system etc., whereas the external components include a front cover, side covers, seat, handle grip, floor panel/board, number plate etc.
[0003] In vehicles, such as the scooters, the floor panel or floor board is
supported on the frame body of the vehicle, and is positioned behind the front cover. While riding the vehicle, the rider may rest his or her feet on the floor board. In addition, for practicality purposes, the floor board is also required to have sufficient strength to withstand loading thereon, which may result from a user placing a heavy article or the like, on the floor board. Moreover, underneath the floor board, the frame body is present, in such a manner that the loads acting on the floor board is transferred to the frame body. The floor panel or floor board covers the components provided underneath the floor board, and accordingly maintaining aesthetics of the vehicle. In addition, since there are components provided underneath the vehicle, providing additional component underneath the floor board can be a challenging task.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0004] In one aspect of the present invention, a two wheeled vehicle is provided.
The two wheeled vehicle comprising: a power unit; a frame body carrying the power unit, the frame body comprises, a head tube, a main frame extending downwardly and rearwardly from the head tube, a steering mechanism rotatably connected to the head

tube ; a leg shield enclosing the steering mechanism, the leg shield comprises, an inner leg shield, and an outer leg shield, a footboard supported on the frame body; a fluid storage container supported on the frame body and positioned underneath the foot board, and a canister, wherein the canister supported on the frame body and positioned underneath the foot board.
[0005] Accordingly, the present disclosure enables disposition of fluid storage
box in a location, i.e., underneath the floor board, where the fluid storage box is safe, secure, has sufficient space allowing sufficient storage capacity therein, while not interfering with other elements of the vehicle, for example the canister.
[0006] In an embodiment, the fluid storage container is supported on a first side
of the main frame of the frame body. Likewise, the canister is supported on a second side of the main frame of the frame body.
[0007] In an embodiment, wherein the first side of the main frame is opposite to
the second side of the main frame of the vehicle in the vehicle width direction.
[0008] In an embodiment, the fluid storage container is positioned parallel to the
main frame and on first side thereof, and the canister is positioned parallel to the main frame and on the right side thereof, when seen from top of the vehicle.
[0009] In an embodiment, the fluid storage container is adapted to store
sanitization fluid.
[00010] In an embodiment, a fluid inlet pipe line having an inlet portion provided at the inner leg shield, a body portion extending downwardly from the inlet portion, and an outlet portion connected to the fluid storage container.
[00011] In an embodiment, the vehicle further comprises a motor in fluid communication with the fluid stored in the fluid storage container, an outlet pipe connected between the fluid storage container and an outlet nozzle provided on the inner leg shield.

[00012] In an embodiment, the vehicle further comprises, an actuation switch in electrical communication between a battery, an ignition switch, and the motor, wherein actuation of the actuation switch. When the ignition switch is turned on, it causes the battery to supply requisite electrical energy to the motor causing motor to supply pressurized spray of fluid through the outlet nozzle from the fluid storage container.
[00013] Accordingly, the present disclosure provide a means for easy dispensation of the fluid stored in the container. More specifically, the present disclosure provides an outlet pipe extending from the fluid storage container to the dispensing nozzle, which is positioned on the inner panel.
[00014] Therefore, the fluid dispensed by the nozzle is conveniently accessible to the rider of the vehicle. In addition to the above, the present invention provides a means for filling of fluid to the fuel storage container, by placing the opening of the inlet pipe at the inner panel. In the present scenario, where the hygiene, particularly, hand hygiene is gaining importance, the present disclosure provides a system whereby a sanitization fluid can be stored, and conveniently dispensed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00015] The invention itself, together with further features and attended advantages, will become apparent from consideration of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments of the present invention are now described, by way of example only wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[00016] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of an exemplary two wheeled vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00017] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of a portion of the exemplary two wheeled vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[00018] Figure 3 illustrates a side view of a portion of the exemplary two wheeled vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00019] Figure 4 illustrates a view of the frame the exemplary two wheeled vehicle of the Figure. 1, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00020] Figure 5 illustrates a front perspective view of a portion of the exemplary
two wheeled vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00021] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of a portion of the exemplary two wheeled vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[00022] Figure 7 illustrates another perspective view of a portion of the exemplary two wheeled vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[00023] The drawings referred to in this description are not to be understood as being drawn to scale except if specifically noted, and such drawings are only exemplary in nature.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00024] While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, an embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described here below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the spirit and the scope of the invention.
[00025] The term "comprises", comprising, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, structure or method that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or structure or method. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints,

preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
[00026] For better understanding of this invention, reference would now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the accompanying Figures and description here below, further, in the following Figures, the same reference numerals are used to identify the same components in various views.
[00027] While the present invention is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, frame body and aspects and features thereof can be used with other type of vehicles as well. The terms "vehicle", "two wheeled vehicle" and "motorcycle" have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term "vehicle" comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicle, all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and the like.
[00028] The terms "front / forward", "rear / rearward / back / backward", "up /
upper / top", "down / lower / lower ward / downward, bottom", "left / leftward", "right / rightward" used therein represents the directions as seen from a vehicle driver sitting astride and these directions are referred by arrows Fr, Rr, U, Lr, L, R in the drawing Figures.
[00029] Referring to Figure 1, a vehicle (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention is depicted. The vehicle (100) referred to herein, embodies a motorized scooter vehicle. Alternatively, the vehicle (100) may embody any other ridden vehicles such as motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV) etc. without limiting the scope of the invention. The vehicle (100) has also been interchangeably referred to as the two wheeled vehicle (100).
[00030] The vehicle (100) comprises a front end structure (102), a rear end
structure (104), and a footboard (106). The front end structure (102) forms the front portion of the vehicle (100). The rear end structure (104) forms the rear portion of the vehicle (100). The footboard (106) lies between the front end structure (102) and the

rear end structure (104). The footboard (106) provides foot rest for a rider riding the vehicle (100).
[00031] The front end structure (102) comprises a front ground engaging member
(114), and a steering mechanism (116). The front ground engaging member (114) is operatively connected to the steering mechanism (116). The steering mechanism (116) comprises a handle bar (118). The handle bar (118) is configured to be rotated by the rider to steer the vehicle (100). Further, the front end structure (102) comprises a leg shield (120). The leg shield (120) encloses the steering mechanism (116). The leg shield (120) comprises an inner leg shield (122) and an outer leg shield (121). The leg shield (120) provides protection for the feet of the rider of the vehicle (100).
[00032] The front end structure (102) comprises a dash assembly (125). The dash
assembly (125) comprises a display unit (not shown in Figure. 1). The display unit displays information about the vehicle (100) to the rider. The dash assembly (125) may comprise additional components such as, LCD, GPS, and Graphical User Interface (GUI) etc. without limiting the scope of the invention. Further, the front end structure (102) may further comprise additional components such as mirrors, head lamps, front fenders etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00033] Referring to Figure 1, the rear end structure (104) comprises a seat (108), a rear ground engaging member (112), and a power unit. The seat (108) provides seating for a rider and a passenger of the vehicle. The rear ground engaging member (112) underlies the seat (108) and is driven by the power unit. The power unit comprises an engine and a transmission unit (113). The rear end structure (104) comprises a storage box. The storage box or storage compartment is provided under the seat (108). More particularly, the storage box is disposed within a space defined by the seat (108) and the engine of the power unit.
[00034] Further, the rear end structure (104) may comprise additional
components such as suspension system/s, tail light/s etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.

[00035] Referring to Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3, the vehicle (100) comprises a body frame (130). The body frame (130) is formed by integrally joining number of members and the like, by welding or the like. In the illustrated example, the body frame (130) having a specific construction is disclosed. Alternatively, the body frame (130) may have different body frame constructions generally associated with motorcycles, without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00036] The body frame (130) supports the front end structure (102), the
footboard (106), and the rear end structure (104). The body frame (130) comprises a head tube (132), a first frame member (134), a first cross member (136), a first seat rail member (138), a second seat rail member (140), a second cross member, and a third cross member. The head tube (132) supports the steering mechanism (116). More particularly, the head tube (132) pivotably supports the handle bar (118). The first frame member (134) extends downwards and rearwards from the head tube (132).
[00037] The first frame member (134) is connected to the first cross member
(136). The first seat rail member (138) and the second seat rail member (140) extends substantially parallel in a rearward and upward direction from the first cross member (136). The second cross member and the third cross member extend between the first seat rail member (138) and the second seat rail member (140). The first seat rail member (138) and the second seat rail member (140) have a hollow tubular structure.
[00038] Referring now to Figure 2, Figure 3, and Figure 4, the two wheeled vehicle (100) further comprises a fluid container (200), also known as a fluid storage container (200). The fluid storage container (200) is adapted to store fluid. The fluid storage container (200) has a predefined storage capacity. The fluid storage container (200) is adapted to store liquid therein, in the predefined storage quantity. In an embodiment, the fluid stored in the fluid storage container (200) is santizer.
[00039] In an embodiment, the fluid storage container (200) has a cuboidal shape. In other embodiment, the fluid storage container (200) may have a cubical, or a

spherical shape. In further embodiments of the present disclosure, the fluid storage container (200) may have any other shape, which may be configured to store fluid.
[00040] In an embodiment the fluid storage container (200) may be composed of plastic material. In other embodiment, the fluid storage container (200) may be composed of metallic, alloy or any other suitable, light weight, and brakeage free material.
[00041] The fluid storage container (200) may be supported on the body frame
(130). In an example, the fluid storage container (200) may be bolted to the body frame (130). Alternatively, the fluid storage container (200) may be connected to the body frame (130), using any other connection means.
[00042] As such, the fluid storage container (200) is connected to the body frame (130) such that the fluid storage container (200) remains positioned underneath the footboard (106). Owing to such position of the fluid storage container (200), the fluid storage container (200) remains concealed, form the sight of the rider and others, as it is positioned underneath the footboard (106).
[00043] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the fluid storage container (200) is supported on a first side of the first frame member (134) of the body frame (130). Specifically, the first side of the first frame member (134) of the vehicle (100) may be a right side. In this embodiment, the fluid storage container (200) is supported on the right side of the first frame member (134) of the body frame (130). It may, however, be noted that in alternative embodiments of the present disclosure, the fluid storage container (200) may be supported on a side, opposite to the first side of the first frame member (134), without deviating from the spirit of the present disclosure.
[00044] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the fluid storage container (200) is adapted to store sanitization fluid. The sanitization fluid in an embodiment may a hand sanitizer, hand disinfectant, used to kill many viruses, bacteria, microorganisms on the hands. In an embodiment, the sanitization fluid may be alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

[00045] Referring now to Figure 5, Figure 6, and Figure 7, the two wheeled vehicle (100) further comprises a canister (210). The canister (210) may be embodied as a vehicle evaporative emissions control device. The canister (210) is adapted to adsorb hydrocarbons. The canister (210) has a predefined size and volume.
[00046] In an embodiment, the canister (210) may have a cuboidal shape, oval, oblong, cubical, or a spherical shape. In further embodiments of the present disclosure, the canister (210) may have any other shape.
[00047] The canister (210) may be supported on the body frame (130). In an
example, the canister (210) may be bolted to the body frame (130). Alternatively, the canister (210) may be connected to the body frame (130), using any other connection means.
[00048] As such, the canister (210) is connected to the body frame (130), such that the canister (210) remains positioned underneath the footboard (106). Owing to such position of the canister (210), the canister (210) like the fluid storage container (200), remains concealed, form the sight of the rider and that of others, as it is positioned underneath the footboard (106).
[00049] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the canister (210) is supported on a second side of the first frame member (134) of the body frame (130). Specifically, the second side of the first frame member (134) of the vehicle (100) may be a left side. This, in this embodiment, the canister (210) is supported on the left side of the first frame member (134) of the body frame (130). It may, however, be noted that in alternative embodiments of the present disclosure, the canister (210) may be supported on a side, opposite to the second side of the first frame member (134), i.e., at the first side, without deviating from the spirit of the present disclosure.
[00050] As shown in Figure 5, the first side of the first frame member (134) is opposite to the second side of the first frame member (134) of the vehicle (100) in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the fluid storage container (200) is positioned parallel to the first frame member (134) and on first side the thereof. Likewise, the

canister (210) is positioned parallel to the first frame member (134) and on the right side thereof, when seen from top of the vehicle (100).
[00051] The vehicle (100) further includes a fluid inlet pipe line (212) having an
inlet portion (214) provided at the inner leg shield (122), a body portion (216) extending downwardly from the inlet portion (214), and an outlet portion (218) connected to the fluid storage container (200).
[00052] The vehicle (100) furthermore includes a motor (220). In an
embodiment, the motor (220) may be positioned within the fluid storage container (200). In another embodiment, the motor (220) may be positioned outside the fluid storage container (200). The motor (220) may be in fluid communication with the fluid stored in the fluid storage container (200). An outlet pipe (222) may be connected between the fluid storage container (200) and an outlet nozzle (224). The outlet nozzle (224) may be provided on the inner leg shield (122).
[00053] In addition, the vehicle (100) includes an actuation switch (230). The actuation switch (230) is in electrical communication between a battery (232), an ignition switch (234), and the motor (220). The actuation of the actuation switch (230), when the ignition switch (234) is turned on, causes the battery (232) to supply requisite electrical energy to the motor (220) causing the motor (220) to supply pressurized spray of fluid through the outlet nozzle (224) from the fluid storage container (200).
[00054] In light of the foregoing, the present disclosure provides a means for storage of a fluid, such as a sanitizer, in the vehicle. More specifically, the present disclosure enables the storage of the fluid in a location, i.e., underneath the floor board, where the fluid storage box is safe, secure, has sufficient space allowing sufficient storage capacity therein, while not interfering with other elements of the vehicle, for example a canister. In addition, the present disclosure provide a means for easy dispensation of the fluid stored in the container. More specifically, the present disclosure provides an outlet pipe extending from the fluid storage container to the dispensing nozzle, which is positioned on the inner panel.

[00055] Therefore, the fluid dispensed by the nozzle is conveniently accessible to the rider of the vehicle. In addition to the above, the present invention provides a means for filling of fluid to the fuel storage container, by placing the opening of the inlet pipe at the inner panel. In the present scenario, where the hygiene, particularly, hand hygiene is gaining importance, the present disclosure provides a system whereby a sanitization fluid can be stored, and conveniently dispensed.
[00056] While few embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the above embodiments and modifications may be appropriately made thereto within the spirit and scope of the invention.
[00057] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this invention, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the invention. These and other modifications in the nature of the invention or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the invention and not as a limitation.

We claim:

1. A two wheeled vehicle (100) comprising:
a power unit (113);
a body frame (130) carrying the power unit (113), the body frame (130) comprises,
a head tube (132),
a first frame member (134) extending downwardly and rearwardly from the head tube (132),
a steering mechanism (116) rotatably connected to the head tube (132);
a leg shield (120) enclosing the steering mechanism (116), the leg shield (120) comprises,
an inner leg shield (122), and
an outer leg shield (121),
a footboard (106) supported on the body frame (130);
a fluid storage container (200) supported on the body frame (130) and positioned underneath the footboard (106), and
a canister (210), wherein the canister (210) supported on the body frame (130) and positioned underneath the footboard (106).
2. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fluid
storage container (200) is supported on a first side of the first frame member (134) of
the body frame (130).

3. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 further comprises the canister (210) is supported on a second side of the first frame member (134) of the body frame (130).
4. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first side of the first frame member (134) is opposite to the second side of the first frame member (134) of the two wheeled vehicle (100) in the vehicle width direction.
5. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the fluid storage container (200) is positioned parallel to the first frame member (134) and on first side thereof, and the canister (210) is positioned adjacent to the first frame member (134) and on the right side thereof, when seen from top of the two wheeled vehicle (100).
6. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fluid storage container (200) is adapted to store sanitization fluid.

8. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 further comprises a fluid inlet pipe line (212) having an inlet portion (214) provided at the inner leg shield (122), a body portion (216) extending downwardly from the inlet portion (214), and an outlet portion (218) connected to the fluid storage container (200).
9. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 8 further comprising a motor (220) in fluid communication with the fluid stored in the fluid storage container (200), an outlet pipe (222) connected between the fluid storage container (200) and an outlet nozzle (224) provided on the inner leg shield (122).

10. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9 further comprising an actuation switch (230) in electrical communication between a battery (232), an ignition switch (234), and the motor (220), wherein actuation of the actuation switch (230), when the ignition switch (234) is turned on, causes the battery (232) to supply requisite electrical energy to the motor (220) causing the motor (220) to supply pressurized spray of fluid through the outlet nozzle (224) from the fluid storage container (200).