A two-wheeled vehicle

Abstract

A two wheeled vehicle (100) is disclosed. The vehicle (100) includes a body frame (1) and a battery unit (2) mounted on the body frame (1). The vehicle (100) further includes one or more heat generating components (3) positioned rearward of the battery unit (2). The vehicle (100) includes a body fairing (8) coupled to the body frame. The body fairing (8) includes one or more channels (9) defined on an inner side (10) of the body fairing (8). The channels (9) are configured to define an air flow path. The vehicle (100) includes a cooling device (4) connected to the one or more channels (9). The cooling device is positioned upward of the one or more heat generating components (3), to direct air towards the one or more heat generating components (3).

Description

[0001] A TWO- WHEELED VEHICLE

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003]

[0001] The present disclosure, in general, relates to the field of vehicles. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a two wheeled vehicle. Further, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a cooling device of an electric two-wheeled vehicle.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0005]

[0002] Vehicles such as, but not limited to, motorized scooters, motorcycles, electric vehicles, among other vehicles include a frame, a power unit, a steering unit, a seating area, and wheels. In addition to the above, the electric vehicle may include one or more heat generating components, such as, but not limited to, a battery unit, a control unit, a motor, and any electronic or electric device accommodated therein. The battery unit may generate heat during charging and operation of the vehicle.

[0006]

[0003] Generally, the heat generating components are positioned in close vicinity to each other, and interfaced together for operation of the vehicle. For instance, the motor and / or a control unit are interfaced with the battery unit and may be positioned rearward of the battery unit. Further, the heat generating components, such as, but not limited to, the battery unit, the motor, a control unit and other surrounding components, and at least a portion of the body frame, may be covered by a body fairing of the vehicle. Such positioning aspects of the heat generating component, and the body fairing covering them may not provide sufficient ventilation for cooling of the heat generating components. Accordingly, there exists a requirement for a cooling arrangement that overcomes the problems associated with cooling of heat generating components, and other ventilation problems associated therewith.

[0004] The present disclosure is intended to address the requirements and overcome one or more limitations described above in a two-wheeler vehicle.

[0007] SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0008]

[0005] One or more shortcomings of the prior art are overcome by a two-wheeled vehicle as claimed and additional advantages are provided through the two-wheeled vehicle including a body fairing and a cooling device as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.

[0009]

[0006] In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a two wheeled vehicle [also referred to as the ‘vehicle’ hereinafter] is disclosed. The two wheeled vehicle includes a body frame and a battery unit. The battery unit is mounted on the body frame. The vehicle further includes one or more heat generating components. The one or more heat generating components is positioned rearward of the battery unit. Further, the vehicle includes a body fairing coupled to the body frame. The body fairing includes one or more channels defined on an inner side of the body fairing. The one or more channels are configured to define an air flow path. The vehicle further includes a cooling device. The cooling device is connected to the one or more channels. The cooling device is positioned upward of the one or more heat generating components, to direct air towards the one or more heat generating components.

[0010]

[0007] In an embodiment, the one or more channels include an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is provided at a frontal portion of the one or more channels, to route air into the air flow path. Further, the outlet is provided at a posterior portion of the one or more channels, to convey air received through the air flow path.

[0011]

[0008] In an embodiment, the cooling device is coupled to the battery unit and is connected to the outlet of the one or more channels.

[0009] In an embodiment, the one or more heat generating components is configured to derive power from the battery unit. The one or more heat generating components is at least one of a drive unit and a drive unit controller.

[0012]

[0010] In an embodiment, the outlet of the one or more channels is positioned in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the inlet of the one or more channels.

[0013] [OH] In an embodiment, the cooling device includes an air duct. The air duct is configured to route air towards the one or more heat generating components, for forced convection. The cooling device further includes one or more first openings. The one or more first openings are defined at a proximal end of the air duct. Further, the at least one second opening is defined at a distal end of the air duct. The at least one second opening is positioned upward of the one or more heat generating components, to direct air towards the one or more heat generating components.

[0014]

[0012] In an embodiment, the outlet of the one or more channels is connected to the one or more first openings of the cooling device, to direct air towards the at least one second opening.

[0015]

[0013] In an embodiment, the air duct is a substantially T-shaped air duct. The one or more first openings are positioned in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the at least one second opening.

[0016]

[0014] In an embodiment, the air duct includes a first section and a second section. The first section includes the one or more first openings. The second section includes the at least one second opening. Further, the second section is configured to be substantially perpendicular to the first section, to define a substantially L- shaped air duct.

[0015] In an embodiment, the first section of the cooling device is mounted on an upper surface of the battery unit. Further, the first section is positioned in a substantially horizontal orientation relative to a lengthwise direction of the vehicle.

[0017]

[0016] In an embodiment, the cooling device is coupled to a rear surface of the battery unit. The cooling device is positioned in a substantially vertical orientation relative to the lengthwise direction of the vehicle.

[0018]

[0017] In an embodiment, the one or more channels includes a first channel, a second channel and an outlet. The first channel includes a first entrance and a first air flow path. The second channel is positioned downward of the first channel. Further, the second channel includes a second entrance and a second air flow path connected to the first air flow path. The outlet is common to both the first channel and the second channel. The outlet is configured to convey air received through the first and second air flow paths.

[0019]

[0018] In an embodiment, the air duct includes one or more blowers disposed within the air duct. The one or more blowers is configured to blow air received by the one or more first openings towards the at least one second opening, for forced convection.

[0020]

[0019] It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined together to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.

[0021]

[0020] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

[0022] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

[0021] The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

[0023]

[0022] Figure 1 illustrates a two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024]

[0023] Figure 2 illustrates a body frame of the vehicle of the Figure 1;

[0025]

[0024] Figures 3 and 4 illustrate a body fairing of the vehicle of the Figure 1, in a perspective view, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of present disclosure;

[0026]

[0025] Figure 5a illustrates an inside view of a cooling device of the vehicle of the Figure 1, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027]

[0026] Figure 5b illustrates an exploded perspective view of the body fairing of the Figure 4, interfaced with the cooling device of the Figure 5a;

[0028]

[0027] Figures 6 and 7 illustrate another embodiment of the present disclosure, that is of the cooling device, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029]

[0028] The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the frame illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

[0030] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] While the embodiments in the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by the way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure.

[0031]

[0030] Before describing detailed embodiments, it may be observed that the novelty and inventive step that are in accordance with the present disclosure resides in a two-wheeled vehicle, the body fairing of the two-wheeled vehicle and the cooling device accommodated therein. It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art can be motivated from the present disclosure and modify the various constructions of the two-wheeled vehicle including the body fairing and the cooling device as described in the present disclosure. However, such modification should be construed within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings are showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.

[0032]

[0031] In the present disclosure, the term “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment or implementation of the present subject matter described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.

[0033]

[0032] The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof used in the disclosure, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, such that an apparatus, device, assembly, mechanism, system, and method that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such apparatus, system, assembly, or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system proceeded by “comprises. . . a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus or method.

[0034]

[0033] The terms like “at least one” and “one or more” may be used interchangeably or in combination throughout the description.

[0035]

[0034] While the present disclosure is illustrated in the context of a two-wheeled vehicle, however, the seating device, seating arrangement resulting from employing such seating device, and aspects and features thereof can be used with other type of vehicles as well. The terms “modular vehicle”, “vehicle”, “two-wheeled vehicle”, “electric vehicle”, “battery operated vehicle”, “EV” and “motorcycle”, “bike”, “motorbike” have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term “vehicle” comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicle, and the like. Further, the term “vehicle” may also include vehicles such as three-wheeled vehicle, all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and the like, without limiting scope of the present disclosure.

[0036]

[0035] 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 rider sitting astride.

[0037]

[0036] Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same numerals will be used to refer to the same or like parts. Embodiments of the disclosure are described in the following paragraphs with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. In FIGS. 1 to 7, the same element or elements which have same functions are indicated by the same reference signs.

[0038]

[0037] In an embodiment, the term ‘body frame’ or ‘frame’ or ‘chassis’ or ‘support structure’ or ‘base structure’ or ‘base frame’ (used interchangeably) as used herein refers to a core structure / support structure of the two-wheeler, to which all other components / elements of the vehicle such as, but not limited to, prime mover such as engine or traction motor, steering mechanism, suspension system, fuel tank or battery, a seating device or a seating system including a rider seat and a pillion passenger seat, are attached either directly or indirectly. Although the body frame of the present disclosure is described in the context of a two-wheeled vehicle and in context of a motorcycle, such description is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, it is to be understood by a person skilled in the art that the utility of the present disclosure may be employed in other vehicle, system, apparatus, and machine, that has similar structural requirements and that which requires similar structural and functional characteristics of the utility box.

[0039]

[0038] The disclosure is described in the following paragraphs with reference to Figures 1 to 7. In the figures, the same element or elements which have same functions are indicated by the same reference signs. It is to be noted that, the entire set up of the body frame including mounting or coupling arrangements used for mounting / coupling of the elements / components to the body frame of the vehicles is not illustrated in the figures for the purpose of simplicity.

[0040]

[0039] Figure 1 illustrates a two wheeled vehicle (100) [referred to as the ‘vehicle’ hereinafter], in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure. The two wheeled vehicle (100) includes a body frame (1) , as illustrated in the Figure 2. The vehicle (100) further includes a battery unit (2) mounted on the body frame (1). The vehicle (100) further includes one or more heat generating components (3) [also referred to as the drive unit (3) at some instances in the present disclosure]. The one or more heat generating components (3) is positioned rearward of the battery unit (2) and is configured to derive power from the battery unit (2).

[0041]

[0040] In an embodiment, the battery unit (2) may include a plurality of individual batteries forming the battery unit (2). In said embodiment, the plurality of individual batteries may be positioned side by side in a lengthwise and / or a widthwise orientation of the battery unit (2). The plurality of individual batteries forming the battery unit (2) may be coupled to the body frame (1). Alternatively, the plurality of individual batteries may be placed within a casing of the battery unit (2), where such casing may be coupled to the body frame (1). Further, each (or only some batteries) of the plurality of individual batteries forming the battery unit (2) may be fixed to the casing of the battery unit (2). Alternatively, each (or only some batteries) of the plurality of individual batteries forming the battery unit (2) may be configured to be swappable, with another battery that is of similar configuration.

[0042]

[0041] The vehicle (100) further includes a body fairing (8) coupled to the body frame (1). Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the body fairing (8), from a side perspective view and a top perspective view of the vehicle (100). Further, Figures 3 and 4 illustrate the body fairing (8), in a perspective view, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of present disclosure. However, in the Figures 3 and 4, components such as body frame (1) and the battery unit (2) is not shown, for clear depiction of the body fairing (8). The body fairing (8) is now described with reference to the Figures 1 to 4.

[0043]

[0042] The body fairing (8) includes one or more channels (9) defined on an inner side (10) of the body fairing (8). The one or more channels (9) include an inlet (11) and an outlet (13). The inlet (11) is provided at a frontal portion (12) of the one or more channels (9), to route air into an air flow path defined by the one or more channels (9). Further, the outlet (13) is provided at a posterior portion (14) of the one or more channels (9), to convey air received through the air flow path. The one or more channels (9) are configured to define an air flow path.

[0044]

[0043] Further, the one or more channels (9) include a first channel (9a), a second channel (9d), and an outlet (9g). The first channel (9a) includes a first entrance (9b) and a first air flow path (9c). The second channel (9d) is positioned downward of the first channel (9a). Further, the second channel (9d) includes a second entrance (9e) and a second air flow path (9f) connected to the first air flow path (9c). The outlet (9g) is common to both the first channel (9a) and the second channel (9d). The outlet (9g) is configured to convey air received through the first and second air flow paths (9c, 9f). The outlet (13) of the one or more channels (9) is positioned in a perpendicular orientation relative to the inlet (11) of the one or more channels (9).

[0045]

[0044] The vehicle (100) further includes a cooling device (4). The cooling device (4) is connected to the one or more channels (9). The outlet (13) of the one or more channels (9) is connected to the one or more first openings (6a, 6b) of the cooling device (4), to direct air towards the at least one second opening (7). The cooling device (4) is positioned upward of the one or more heat generating components (3), to direct air towards the one or more heat generating components (3). The cooling device (4) is coupled to the battery unit (2) and is connected to the outlet (13) of the one or more channels (9). The one or more heat generating components (3) is at least one of a drive unit (3) and a drive unit controller (20) [shown in Figure 6], The one or more heat generating components (3) may be a drive motor of the vehicle (100), where such vehicle (100) is an electric vehicle. Further, the drive unit controller (20) may be at least one of a controller, control unit, motor control unit, and an inverter of the vehicle (100), where such vehicle (100) is an electric vehicle.

[0046]

[0045] Figure 5a illustrates an inside view of the cooling device (4), in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The cooling device (4) includes an air duct (5). The air duct (5) is configured to route air towards the one or more heat generating components (3), for forced convection. Further, Figure 5b illustrates the body fairing (8) of the Figure 4, in an exploded perspective view. Positioning of the cooling device (4) in a manner so as to be interfaced with the body fairing (8), is visible in the Figure 5b. As can be seen in the Figure 5b, the cooling device (4) further includes one or more first openings (6a, 6b). The one or more first openings (6a, 6b) are defined at a proximal end of the air duct (5).

[0047]

[0046] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the at least one second opening (7) is defined at a distal end of the air duct (5). The term ‘distal end’ as used herein refers to an end that is opposite to and far away (at a distance) from the one or more inlets (6a, 6b). The at least one second opening (7) is positioned upward of the one or more heat generating components (3), to direct air towards the one or more heat generating components (3). The air duct (5) includes one or more blowers (I la, 11b) disposed within the air duct (5). The one or more blowers (I la, 11b) is configured to blow air received by the one or more first openings (6a, 6b) towards the at least one second opening (7), for forced convection.

[0048]

[0047] In an embodiment, the one or more blowers (I la, 11b) may be configured to suck / inspire air from one or more aperture defined in the body fairing (8). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, operation of the one or more blowers (I la, 11b), that are configured to regulate flow of air into the air duct (5), may be controlled electronically. Electronic control of the one or more blowers (I la, 1 lb) is may be based on at least one of the following parameters such as but not limited to, magnitude of throttle applied during operation of the vehicle (100), operational parameters of one or more heat generating components (3) of the vehicle (100) [such as but not limited to speed, rpm, duration of continuous operation and the like], beginning of start of operation of the vehicle, speed / rpm of fan of a battery charging unit, and operating temperature of the heat generating component (3) and the like. A controller or the control unit of the vehicle (100) may be configured to receive at least one or more of the parameters described above, based on which the controller may be configured to regulate operation of the one or more blowers (I la, 11b). Furthermore, the controller may also be configured to regulate switching ON / OFF of the one or more blowers (I la, 11b) of the vehicle (100), based on at least one of the parameters described hereinabove. In an embodiment, when the vehicle (100) is switched on, the one or more blowers (I la, 1 lb) may be actuated to an ON condition. Similarly, the one or more blowers (I la, 11b) is may be actuated to an OFF condition, when the vehicle (100) is switched off.

[0049]

[0048] In the illustrative embodiment of the Figures 3 and 4, the cooling device (4) is coupled to a rear surface (18) of the battery unit (2). In the illustrative embodiment of the Figures 3 and 4 (also in Figures 1 and 2), the air duct (5) is a substantially T-shaped air duct. That is, the one or more first openings (6a, 6b) are positioned in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the at least one second opening (7). The cooling device (4) is positioned in a substantially vertical orientation relative to the lengthwise direction (19) of the vehicle (100).

[0050]

[0049] Figures 6 and 7 illustrate another embodiment of the present disclosure, that is, the cooling device (4) in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. In such cooling device (4) of the Figures 6 and 7, the air duct (5) includes a first section (15) and a second section (16). The first section (15) includes the one or more first openings (6a, 6b). The second section (16) includes the at least one second opening (7). Further, the second section (16) is configured to be substantially perpendicular to the first section (15), to define a substantially L- shaped air duct (5).

[0051]

[0050] As can be seen in the Figures 6 and 7, the first section (15) of the cooling device (4) is mounted on an upper surface (17) of the battery unit (2). Further, the first section (15) is positioned in a substantially horizontal orientation relative to a lengthwise direction (19) of the vehicle (100).

[0052]

[0051] In an embodiment, configuration of the body fairing’s (8) that are positioned on a right side of the body frame (1) and a left side of the body frame (8) are similar in construction and configuration. That is, the one or more channels (9) included in the left side body fairing (8) is also included in the right body fairing (8). Further, the body fairing (8) including the one or more channels (9) may be manufactured as a single piece (integral to each other), so as to ease the process of assembly and handling, while also being cost effective.

[0053]

[0052] In an embodiment, the two wheeled vehicle (100) may be an electric vehicle. The configuration of the vehicle (100) in general, and the body fairing (8), the cooling device (4) in particular ensures that the air is directed towards the one or more heat generating components (3) and the drive unit controller (20), for cooling by forced convection. The configuration of the cooling device (4) of the present disclosure provides appropriate ventilation and cooling arrangement for cooling of the one or more heat generating components (3) and the drive unit controller (20), of the two wheeled vehicle (100).

[0054]

[0053] The various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present disclosure is not limited to the illustrated embodiments; rather, these embodiments are intended to fully and completely disclose the subject matter of the disclosure to those skilled in this art. In the drawings, like numbers refer to like elements throughout.

[0055]

[0054] Herein, the terms “attached”, “connected”, “interconnected”, “contacting”, “mounted”, “coupled” and the like can mean either direct or indirect attachment or contact between elements, unless stated otherwise.

[0056]

[0055] Well-known functions or constructions may not be described in detail for brevity and / or clarity. As used herein the expression “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0057]

[0056] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes” and / or “including” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0058]

[0057] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this disclosure, 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 disclosure. These and other modifications in the nature of the disclosure 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 disclosure and not as a limitation.

[0059] EQUIVALENTS

[0060]

[0058] With respect to the use of substantially any plural and / or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and / or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and / or application. The various singular / plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.

[0061]

[0059] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and / or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system (100) having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and / or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system (100) having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and / or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and / or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”

[0062]

[0060] In addition, where features or aspects of the disclosure are described in terms of Markush groups, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure is also thereby described in terms of any individual member or subgroup of members of the Markush group.

[0063]

[0061] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims.

Claims

We Claim:

1. A two wheeled vehicle (100), comprising: a body frame (1); a battery unit (2) mounted on the body frame (1); one or more heat generating components (3) positioned rearward of the battery unit (2); a body fairing (8) coupled to the body frame (1), the body fairing (8) comprising: one or more channels (9) defined on an inner side (10) of the body fairing (8), the one or more channels (9) configured to define an air flow path; and a cooling device (4) connected to the one or more channels (9), and the cooling device (4) being positioned upward of the one or more heat generating components (3), to direct air towards the one or more heat generating components (3).

2. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more channels (9) comprise: an inlet (11) provided at a frontal portion (12) of the one or more channels (9), to route air into the air flow path; and an outlet (13) provided at a posterior portion (14) of the one or more channels (9), to convey air received through the air flow path.

3. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the cooling device (4) being coupled to the battery unit (2) and connected to the outlet (13) of the one or more channels (9).

4. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the one or more heat generating components (3) being configured to derive power from the battery unit (2), and wherein the one or more heat generating components (3) is at least one of a drive unit (3), and a drive unit controller (20).

5. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the outlet (13) of the one or more channels (9) is positioned in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the inlet (11) of the one or more channels (9).

6. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cooling device (4) comprises: an air duct (5) configured to route air towards the one or more heat generating components (3), for forced convection; one or more first openings (6a, 6b) defined at a proximal end of the air duct (5); and at least one second opening (7) defined at a distal end of the air duct (5), the at least one second opening (7) being positioned upward of the one or more heat generating components (3), to direct air towards the one or more heat generating components (3).

7. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the outlet (13) of the one or more channels (9) is connected to the one or more first openings (6a, 6b) of the cooling device (4), to direct air towards the at least one second opening (7).

8. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the air duct (5) is a substantially T-shaped air duct, and wherein the one or more first openings (6a, 6b) are positioned in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the at least one second opening (7).

9. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the air duct (5) comprises: a first section (15) including the one or more first openings (6a, 6b); anda second section (16) including the at least one second opening (7), wherein the second section (16) being configured to be substantially perpendicular to the first section (15), to define a substantially L-shaped air duct (5).

10. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the first section (15) of the cooling device (4) being mounted on an upper surface (17) of the battery unit (2), the first section (15) being positioned in a substantially horizontal orientation relative to the lengthwise direction (19) of the vehicle (100).

11. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the cooling device (4) being coupled to a rear surface (18) of the battery unit (2), and wherein the cooling device (4) being positioned in a substantially vertical orientation relative to the lengthwise direction (19) of the vehicle (100).

12. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more channels (9) comprise: a first channel (9a) including a first entrance (9b) and a first air flow path (9c); a second channel (9d) positioned downward of the first channel (9a), the second channel (9d) including a second entrance (9e) and a second air flow path (9f) connected to the first air flow path (9c); an outlet (9g) common to both the first channel (9a) and the second channel (9d), the outlet (9g) configured to convey air received through the first and second air flow paths (9c, 9d).

13. The two wheeled vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the air duct (5) comprises one or more blowers (I la, 11b) disposed within the air duct (5), wherein the one or more blowers (I la, 1 lb) configured to blow air received by the one or more first openings (6a, 6b) towards the at least one second opening (7), for forced convection.

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